Bay Harbour: December 13, 2023

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2023
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• By Dylan Smits
CYCLISTS ARE causing
problems for pedestrians on
the new $17.3 million Coastal
Pathway.
A Ferrymead resident says
she had to quickly step out of
the way of a cyclist, injuring
her foot in the process. She was
with her mother and pushing
her toddler in a stroller.
The woman did not see the
cyclist travelling towards her,
she said until her mother told
her to “watch out.”
“I feel like every pedestrian
should feel in danger because
of these cyclists. They think
they own roads and our footpaths,”
she said.
The near miss happened by
Shag Rock.
The woman is not alone in
her concerns about cyclists
going too fast on the pathway.
Polly Nash, 77, said she now
avoids walking on the Coastal
Pathway out of fear of being
hit.
“I use a walking frame and
walk slow. They can be quite
unnerving at times. It’s people
with dogs and young families
who are most at risk.”
The city council is looking
for solutions. The best places
on the pathway to add signage
and pavement markings are
currently under consideration.
These markings and signs
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would emphasise the shared
nature of the pathway.
City council planning and
delivery transport manager
Jacob Bradbury said the goal is
to “ensure that users are aware
that the shared path is a friendly
go-slow zone.”
He said pedestrians have
right of way on shared paths
like the Coastal Pathway.
“We acknowledge that some
cyclists may wish to travel
faster through this area, so the
on-road cycle lanes have been
retained for those who wish to
travel at speed.”
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Regatta in limbo: Driver backs
return of SailGP to Lyttelton
• By Christopher Reive
KIWI SAILGP driver Phil
Robertson has thrown his
support behind the league
moving its New Zealand event
to Lyttelton after Auckland was
ruled out as a host.
The global foiling league was
scheduled to take to the waters
of the Waitematā Harbour in
March 2024, but with land at
Wynyard Point not available to
be utilised for spectators, SailGP
made the call they could not put
on an event that could run to
their standards and scrapped the
Auckland regatta.
However, SailGP is hopeful of
finding another suitable location
in New Zealand, with a return
to Lyttelton – after a successful
debut early in 2023 – the most
likely option.
“That gets our vote, that’s for
sure. We’d be very excited to go
back to Christchurch. That was
one of the best venues this series
has raced on. We had perfect
conditions, flat water and a lovely
time,” Robertson, who drives for
the Canadian SailGP Team, said
at a press conference ahead of an
event in Dubai at the weekend.
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Robertson’s Canadian team
finished third in Dubai, with
New Zealand winning and Australia
second.
SailGP chief executive Sir
Russell Coutts has indicated time
is running out to secure a venue
for the New Zealand event, and
the short-notice nature of the
PHOTOS: BRETT PHIBBS/ RICARDO PINTO/SAILGP
move is likely making things
a bit tougher. However, an announcement
about the future of
the 2024 event is expected to be
made in the coming weeks.
In the league’s New Zealand
debut earlier this year, Robertson
led the Canadian team to their
first event win on Lyttelton
Harbour.
New Zealand SailGP Team
driver Peter Burling voiced his
disappointment at the New
Zealand regatta having to be
moved away from Auckland, but
SAILGP: Canada beat
New Zealand and
Australia to win the
New Zealand event
in March. Inset: Phil
Robertson leads his
team to their win.
said it wasn’t something the team
could control.
“It’s a real shame not to be
having an event in Auckland,
the biggest city in New Zealand.
We’ve had a whole heap of racing
on the Waitematā (Harbour)
– it would’ve been a beautiful
place to sail, but SailGP as a
league decided it wasn’t viable
to host there with the amount
of space we had on the shore,
but hopefully we’ll have some
exciting news in weeks to come.”
– NZ Herald
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• By Dylan Smits
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“It was a very, very good save
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‘It’s a shared path, share the thing’
• From page 1
Cyclists are recommended by
the city council to either pass
pedestrians considerately, use
alternative routes, or use the road
cycle lane.
Some users of the path,
especially cyclists, see the issue
differently and feel it is everyone’s
responsibility to keep the route
safe.
Reuben Hunt, of Sumner, uses
the pathway to walk and cycle.
He has sympathy for both sides
of the issue.
“You get a tiny minority of
cyclists and pedestrians that spoil
it for everyone else.”
Hunt believes it would help
solve the issue if advanced road
and speed cyclists used the road
cycle lane.
Sumner resident Peter van
Hout uses the pathway to cycle
to work. He believes some
pedestrians need to be more
aware of their surroundings.
“I see walkers walking on their
right, so I am heading for them.
Do I stay on my course, or do I
assume they will see me and go
back on track to their left again?”
Overall, van Hout wants
all users of the pathway to be
mindful of best practices on a
mixed-use pathway.
“Be kind, and that is what
EASE: The Coastal Pathway officially opened last week and residents such as handcyclist Sarah Kerr are enjoying utilising
the flat route as a way to avoid road traffic.
“You get a tiny minority of
cyclists and pedestrians
that spoil it for everyone
else.” – Reuben Hunt
it boils down to. It’s a shared
pathway, share the thing.”
Sumner Residents’ Association
and Hub coordinator Charlie
Hudson said despite these issues,
the pathway should keep its
character as a mixed-use route.
However, the residents’
association does recommend fast
cyclists use the road cycleway.
“If you’re going at a speed that
you would be comfortable with
on the road, then you need to be
on the road.”
Sarah Kerr is a hand cyclist
with cerebral palsy who wants
pedestrians to be understanding
of cyclists who are not
comfortable using the road
cycleway.
She has tried riding on the road
before but felt intimidated by the
proximity of the car traffic.
“It’s super scary.”
The issue of cyclists riding on
the pathway has been divisive
online, said Kerr.
“I have been told that all
cyclists on the pathway are rude
and if you’re a cyclist you should
be on the road.”
The hand cyclist finds it safer
to ride on the pathway. Her
handcycle’s top speed on flat
ground is only 8km/h.
“I do try to be aware of who’s
around me. If I see somebody
who is going to have trouble, I
either slow down or stop.”
Kerr believes cyclists riding
faster than 30km/h should use
the road cycleway.
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Cashmere High races to victory
• By Sam Coughlan
CASHMERE HIGH School’s
junior adventure racing team
has won the national Get2Go
Challenge in Tongariro.
The team, made up of three
year 9 students and five year 10s,
were first out of 12 schools after
five days of gruelling competition
– running, biking, kayaking and
problem solving.
They scored 2484 points,
more than 200 clear of secondplaced
John Paul College from
Rotorua.
Cashmere High team coordinator
Mike Bennett said it
was a fantastic week.
“I think anyone would be
proud of this team. They’re really
great to work with, great doing
challenges and amazing outside
competition too,” he said.
The first and only previous
time Cashmere High lifted the
trophy was in 2012, and Bennett
said it’s great to get it back.
“We came close in 2021 when
we finished second, and lots of
these guys have older siblings who
were in that team so it’s good for
them to be able to get one up on
their siblings,” he said.
Despite coming second
to Middleton Grange in the
Canterbury regional event,
Cashmere qualified for the final
after Middleton Grange pulled
out.
“We were a bit lucky to make it,
but I think it showed that
we deserved to be there in the
end,” Bennett said.
The competition began with
three days of problem solving
tasks to earn competition points,
with events like bike limbo,
paddling an upside-down kayak,
and rope climbing.
Teams then competed in two
days of racing across land and
water in a bid to get to the finish
line first.
Staggered starts on the final
day based on existing points
meant no matter what had
happened in the lead-up, the
first team to finish would be the
champions.
And it was Cashmere High,
with Elsie Brown, Katie Chinn,
Ben Coughlan, Finn Groer, Silas
Jones, Greta Prince, AJ Williams
and Anna Wright getting there
first.
WINNERS: (Clockwise from
top left) Sara Prince, Greta
Prince, Finn Groer, Katie
Chinn, Elsie Brown, Mike
Bennett, Silas Jones, AJ
Williams, Ben Coughlan
and Anna Wright with the
Get2Go Challenge trophy.
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Medical centre work
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• By Dylan Smits
GROUNDWORK has started
for upgrades to the Diamond
Harbour Medical Centre, with
the help of volunteers.
Thanks to a $50,000 grant
from the city council, the centre
has reached 93 per cent of its
funding goal and can start
preparing for construction
work.
Volunteers have been busy
installing a shed for construction
work and starting to fell the
large trees on site, but major
construction is unlikely to start
until the new year due to the
timing of the funding milestone,
said centre health support group
president Gay Pavelka.
This is due to health and safety
concerns for the attendees at the
nearby community hall holiday
events.
Pavelka said construction also
has to work around opening
hours of the medical centre itself.
“It’s an expected challenge and
we can work around it.”
The medical centre is now
more than 30 years old and needs
upgrading to meet the needs of
the aging community.
The clinic currently serves an
older demographic with 22 per
cent over 65, and 60 per cent
aged between 40 and 50.
Pavelka said the building lacks
many of the features required of
a modern medical facility.
“These deficiencies were
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The main purpose of the
upgrade is to create more
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The upgrades include new
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“We’ve only got one doctors
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a shortage of space for nurses to
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shortage,” said Pavelka.
Pavelka is also thankful for
support from local organisations
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Harbour Medical
Centre has reached
93 per cent of
its $670,000
goal needed
to upgrade the
facility. ​
its $670,000 total funding goal.
“We are immensely thankful
to those that have seen the
vision and got right in behind
supporting the hard work our
committee and support partners
are putting in,” said Pavelka.
The centre has received
$80,000 from the Hugo
Charitable Trust, $30,000 from
the Maurice Carter Charitable
Trust, $25,000 from the Lyttelton
Port Company and $20,000 from
the Rata Foundation.
While construction can now
begin, the centre still needs to
raise an additional $50,000 to
fund the entire upgrade.
• Donations can be made
at givealittle.co.nz/cause/
our-community-providinga-foundation
WATCH THIS SPACE
which is helping the centre reach
Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News
NEWS 7
Talk on preparing
for tsunamis
• By Dylan Smits
TSUNAMI preparedness talks
will be held tonight in Sumner.
Civil Defence emergency
management will give a presentation
on the science behind
tsunamis and what to do in an
evacuation.
Community
resilience
co-ordinator
Sarah Cornall
Sarah Cornall
will lead the
presentation
at the Matuku
Takotako
Sumner Centre
from 7-8pm,
followed by
audience questions.
The talk is hosted by the
Sumner Residents’ Association.
Information will be provided
on how to check if you live in an
evacuation risk zone, with the
Redcliffs Residents’ Association
in attendance to help people
navigate the evacuation risk map
found online.
Association secretary Pat
McIntosh said she wants to use
the event to help Redcliffs residents
identify exactly what zone
they are in.
“We want to be able to give
all the right advice to people
individually,” she said.
Evacuation risk zones are
separated into red, orange and
yellow categories.
The red zone is the area most
likely to be affected by a tsunami,
but mostly covers rivers,
estuaries and the ocean itself.
Most residential areas on the
coast are in the orange evacuation
zone. This includes Sumner,
Redcliffs and other nearby
coastal areas.
Civil Defence advice is to
leave this zone immediately if
you experience a long or strong
earthquake, see sudden sea level
changes or receive an official
warning from civil defence in
person or through text.
Sumner Residents’ Association
and Hub co-ordinator Charlie
Hudson said the association is
eager to help spread awareness
of tsunami risk in the area.
“There’s been a lot of a bigger
emphasis on preparedness
over the past couple of years.
We are really aware of our
vulnerabilities.”
• You can check risk
zones at https://www.
ccc.govt.nz/services/civildefence/hazards/tsunamievacuation-zones-androutes
from the doctors and staff at Ferrymead Medical Centre
If you would lIke advIce
and treatment wIth:
If you would lIke advIce and treatment wIth:
arlotte
We will keep you informed as to our
new address.
We will be closed from 4pm
on Friday 22nd December 2023
and reopening on
Wednesday 3rd January 2024
• Women’s health • Children’s & teenage health & wellbeing
• Older persons health • Lifestyle advice
• Warrant of fitness checks for men and women
• Helping patients manage long term medical problems
• Removal of skin lesions • Sports medicine • Vasectomies
• Occupational and company medicine • Drug testing
• Pre-employment medicals • Stopping smoking support
• Travel vaccinations
NOTE: We will be open mornings for URGENT
appointments on Wed 27, Thurs 28 and Fri 29 December.
• Women’s health • Children’s and teenage health and wellbeing
• Older persons health • Stopping smoking support • Sports medicine
• Lifestyle advice • Travel vaccinations • Drug testing
• Warrant of fitness checks for men and women • Pre-employment medicals
• Occupational and Gort company medicine • Removal of skin lesions
• Helping patients manage long term medical problems
New patients welcome Ph. 384 5484
Ferrymead
MEDICAL
c e n t r e
MERRY CHRISTMAS
and a happy and safe holiday
ferrymead
medIcal centre
ferrymead medIcal centre
unIt 10/2 waterman Place
Phone 384-5484
Mon to Fri 8.30am to 5pm

8 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
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14 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
AUCTION
7 RESERVE TERRACE LYTTELTON PORTSIDE PERFECTION
Welcome to contemporary living at its finest here in the iconic
port-side town of Lyttelton. This thoughtfully designed 4-bedroom
architectural home seamlessly integrates style and functionality and
is a must view for those wanting easy living on a grand scale.
As you step inside, you’re greeted by an open-concept layout,
where natural light floods the interiors, creating an inviting and airy
ambiance. Arched doorways, cathedral ceilings and thoughtfully
placed skylights show the level of care that’s been put into this
transformation.
The expansive views from this home redefine your daily perspective.
Whether you’re enjoying a morning coffee in the sleek kitchen or
unwinding in the spacious living area, panoramic scenes of the
harbour unfold before you. Large windows frame the landscape,
establishing a constant connection between the indoors and
stunning surroundings.
Beyond aesthetics, this home is a haven of convenience. Easy access
is a hallmark, ensuring that coming and going is a breeze. The
contemporary design extends to the outdoor spaces, where a
well-planned layout beckons for al fresco gatherings.
4 2 3 1 2
AUCTION
From 11am, Tuesday 19 th December 2023
98 Moorhouse Avenue (Unless Sold Prior)
OPEN HOMES
Contact agents for open home times or to arrange
a private viewing.
www.grenadier.co.nz ID#SM0692
CALLUM BROWNLEE
SHAUN DAVEY
027 526 4585 027 953 8860
SCAN TO VIEW THE
PROPERTY LISTING
FOR SALE
11 BISHOPSWORTH STREET HILLSBOROUGH CHRISTMAS AT YOURS?
Situated on a sought-after street where properties are
seldom available is this beautifully renovated family home
on a full sized section.
11 Bishopsworth Street offers 3 generous bedrooms all
with built in storage, a tastefully modernized kitchen
and bathroom including a fully tiled shower, and a huge
family living room that leads out to a beautiful section
with enough room for the kids and pets to play safely and
features an entertainer’s courtyard and easy-care gardens
complete with fruit trees.
With a separate laundry and toilet, 2 heat pumps, heat
transfer system and large internal access garaging plus
ample off-street parking, there is so much to love about this
quintessential family home.
There is so much appeal, both inside and out in this
charming easy-care home. This is a must see, pop along
to our open homes or call now for a private viewing, our
vendors are determined for a sale.
607M 2 3 1 1 2
FOR SALE
$789,000
OPEN HOMES
Contact agents for open home times or to arrange a
private viewing.
SHAUN DAVEY
027 953 8860
CALLUM BROWNLEE
027 526 4585
www.grenadier.co.nz ID#SM0697
SCAN TO VIEW THE
PROPERTY LISTING

Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News 15
THINKING
OF SELLING?
Get in touch today!
JULIA DALY
022 030 5285
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ. Licensed Agent REAA 2008
PRICED
DEADLINE
117 MACKWORTH STREET WOOLSTON A HONEY FOR THE MONEY!
Welcome to your new sanctuary, where modern luxury meets
natural beauty. Nestled on an attractive 670sqm RMD zoned
section, this stunning 2-bedroom home has been thoughtfully
renovated with a sleek kitchen. Here, you’ll find the perfect
blend of contemporary comfort and outdoor serenity.
Step into your own private haven as you explore the enormous,
elevated backyard. You’ll be greeted by the grandeur of
established trees and expertly manicured hedging that encase
the property. The vast, lush lawn is an ideal playground for
children and pets to play, offering a space for cherished family
moments. The outdoor shower and large aluminium shed will
come in handy, and there’s room to have a vegetable garden.
Nestled on a peaceful no-exit street, you’ll enjoy the serenity
of your surroundings. However, convenience is still at your
doorstep, as you can walk through to the Te Pou Toetoe
swimming complex, Linwood Park, and enjoy easy access
to public transport, the nearby cycleway, and the bustling
Eastgate Shopping Centre. Be quick to view this immaculate
property which is now surplus to owners requirements.
670m 2 2 1 1 1
PRICED DEADLINE
$599,000 | Closes 2pm, Tuesday 19 th December
1020 Ferry Road (Unless Sold Prior)
OPEN HOMES
Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday
11:00AM - 11:45AM
www.grenadier.co.nz ID#FM6150
ALISON
CARTER
0274 318 960 | 03 384 7950
alison.carter@harcourts.co.nz
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd. MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008.
SCAN TO VIEW THE
PROPERTY LISTING

16 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
FOR SALE
4 MENZIES STREET SUMNER CLOSE TO THE BEACH YET NOT OUT OF REACH!
This charming, character residence provides appealing
spaces inside the home and gardens for discerning families.
Set on a full sized section of 673m2 the traditional twostorey
design offers ample space for families with four
bedrooms, study and two bathrooms. The living areas
include a separate kitchen, spacious dining and large
lounge that is bathed in sunshine in the summer and warm
and cosy in the winter thanks to the efficient logburner.
The private enclosed gardens are west facing, to capture the
best of the afternoon sun, so ideal for inviting friends and
family round for an evening BBQ.
So close to the beach, your summer days will be spent
enjoying the free ocean playground whether you are
enjoying a swim, surf or simply relaxing on the Esplanade
watching the world go by.
The current owners intended to extend and remodel the
home and the design they have created offers a dream
blend of modern and traditional. Homes of this style and
section size rarely come to the market in Sumner and the
vendors instructions are clear, this is to be sold.
Call today to book your viewing or for more information.
673M 2 4 2 1 1
FOR SALE
$1,750,000
VIEWING
Contact Chris for open home times or to arrange a
private viewing.
www.grenadier.co.nz ID#FM6117
CHRIS
MOORES
027 588 4440 | 03 384 7950
chris.moores@harcourts.co.nz
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd. MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008.
SCAN TO VIEW THE
PROPERTY LISTING
SOLD
5518 CHRISTCHURCH AKAROA ROAD AKAROA
This incredible property was an absolute pleasure to market
on behalf of the lovely owners. The lucky new owners were
meant to own 5518 Christchurch Akaroa Road after seeing
it online in Auckland during the 2020 lockdown & falling in
love with all that’s on offer.
They are sure to enjoy their ‘home away from home’ for
many years & are looking forward to joining the Banks
Peninsula community.
Considerable interest was shown in this home and a
successful sale has been achieved. We have very good buyer
interest and high demand continues. Right now we have
disappointed potential purchasers that are keen to buy.
If you have any real estate enquiries, would like to sell your
home, or would like to receive a free no-obligation market
appraisal, please get in touch with me today.
SCAN HERE TO
GET IN TOUCH
KIRSTY
MCLEOD
027 226 5893 | 03 384 7950
kirsty.mcleod@harcourts.co.nz
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd. MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008.

Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News 17
WHEN IT
MATTERS MOST
SALLY POMEROY-FITZGERALD
022 074 0879
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd MREINZ. Licensed Agent REAA 2008
FOR SALE
4/555 MANCHESTER STREET ST ALBANS ASTUTE BUYING IN POPULAR ST ALBANS
Embracing urban living & complete convenience to the
Central City, this sophisticated 3-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom
spacious 135m2 (approx) Townhouse is defined by
meticulous attention to detail with high quality finishes.
Set in a coveted location with all the perks St Albans living
promises including, cafes, shops and parks.
Concealed behind a contemporary cedar facade, the focal
point of the residence is the expansive open-plan Kitchen,
featuring a sizable island and top-of-the-line Fisher and
Paykel appliances. The seamless transition from the Kitchen
to the Lounge & Dining area reveals a sophisticated interior
adorned with tile flooring and timber accents, including
a welcoming warmth that complements the bespoke bar
fridge area, providing both style and discreet storage.
Situated a short distance from the bustling CBD, Merivale
Mall, and convenient Edgeware shops, this property
presents a unique opportunity to secure a contemporary
residence designed with foresight for the future.
3 2 3 1 1 1
FOR SALE
$779,000
OPEN HOMES
Contact Lynton for open home times or to arrange a
private viewing.
www.grenadier.co.nz ID#FM6166
LYNTON
HUBBER
027 433 4141
lynton.hubber@harcourts.co.nz
Grenadier Real Estate Ltd. MREINZ Licensed Agent REAA 2008.
SCAN TO VIEW THE
PROPERTY LISTING

Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
18
NEWS
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Children’s centre lacks
essential funds to help
CHOLMONDELEY Children’s
Centre has seen demand for
its services climb as the cost of
living bites.
The centre in Governors
Bay provides free respite care
for children and support for
families.
Centre general manager Toni
Tinirau said in recent years there
has been a constant demand for
its services.
She said there were “countless
weekly phone inquiries” and a
current wait list of 51 children.
In the 2022-2023 financial year
351 children from 295 families
accessed the centre’s facilities. It
was an increase on the 2021-2022
financial year which saw 331
children from 267 families, and
the 2020–2021
year with 318
children from
229 families.
Said Tinirau:
“The need for
our services
hasn’t gone away,
Toni Tinirau
it’s grown. And
as the cost of
living puts more
pressure on whānau doing it
tough, it’s only natural there’ll be
more demand.”
The centre has 23 beds to stay
overnight and on average only 17
of these beds are occupied.
“It’s my dream to have every
one of those 23 beds filled every
night. But it’s just not achievable
at the moment because we
don’t have the funding or the
resources.
“The space is there, the
demand is there, we are just
lacking the consistent financial
support. It’ll cost an additional
estimated $250,000 annually
to have all 23 beds filled every
night,” said Tinirau.
Cholmondeley costs $2.8
million to run each year with
20 per cent covered by the
Government. The remaining 80
per cent is generated through
community fundraising.
Said Tinirau: “We have been
looking really closely at how to
raise the much needed funds
for Cholmondeley as it’s been a
difficult time globally to raise
funds for charities.”
She said children are given
round-the-clock care, outdoor
experiences, learning activities
designed to build wellbeing
and resilience, and a fun
environment where they are only
asked “to be kids”.
“The support Cholmondeley
provides doesn’t stop when
tamariki turn 12. It also has the
‘Awhi Team’ (care team) made up
of social workers, youth workers
and whānau ora navigators who
walk alongside whānau in their
own homes to address issues
they’re facing.
“We support tamariki coming
from homes where there
could be issues with health,
accommodation, interpersonal
relationships, single-parent
whānau, family violence,
family harm, mental health or
addiction.
“We just need Cantabrians’
help. Do not underestimate the
level of support you can provide
a charity like Cholmondeley.
Never think that you could never
give enough, because whatever
you can do, however you can
support us, will certainly help
our whānau,” she said.
TALENTED: Wananga Weavers with their creation Te
Whetū Kirihimete – Christmas Stars.
O’ Christmas tree
PASSIONATE crafters have
transformed the Okains Bay
Museum into a sparkling
holiday display.
In its third annual
Christmas at the Museum
exhibition, there are 14 themed
displays.
Te Wānanga o Aotearoa’s
student weavers will showcase
Te Whetū Kirihimete –
Christmas Stars; two woven
masterpieces inspired by their
learning and friendships.
There will also be Pacific
Ebb & Flow, which is an
installation by Pioneer
Crafters, a group of friends
who met through exercise
classes.
Said Riley: “From paracord
and clay, to shells and
driftwood, the creativity on
display is as diverse as the
community itself.
“Each piece reflects the
unique spirit of its creators,
weaving a tapestry of festive
joy throughout the museum.”
The exhibition runs at the
museum until January 13.
• Open hours and
admission details can be
found on the museum’s
website at www.
okainsbaymuseum.co.nz
Tips for a Safe Summer and Festive Season from Kōwhai Vet
‘Tis the season to be jolly, and at Kōwhai Vet
Clinic, we want to make sure your furry family
members join in the merriment safely. The
holidays bring an array of festive foods and
decorations that can pose potential hazards to
our pets. Here’s a reminder of some things to
look out for to keep your four-legged friends
healthy and happy throughout the Christmas
celebrations and summer season…
Chocolate: Keep Dogs Away from the
Dark Side
While chocolate is a delightful treat for us, it
contains theobromine and caffeine that can be
highly toxic to pets. The darker the chocolate the
higher the levels of these substances. Keep all
chocolate goodies, including decorations and gift
wrappings, out of paws’ reach to prevent accidental
ingestion.
Christmas Cake: Not Such a Merry Christmas Treat for
Pets
Raisins, commonly found in Christmas cakes, can be
harmful to dogs, leading to kidney failure.
If your festive spread includes fruitcakes, ensure they are
stored securely, and keep a watchful eye on your pet to
avoid any unwanted snacking. Fresh grapes can be equally
harmful.
Christmas Lilies: A Blooming Catastrophe for Cats
While the beauty of lilies enhances our homes during the
holidays, they are highly toxic to cats.
Ingesting any part of the plant can cause kidney failure.
If you suspect your cat has come into contact with lilies,
contact your vet promptly.
Christmas Decorations: Pretty, but Potentially Perilous
Ornaments, tinsel, and festive lights can attract the
attention of playful pets. Ingesting these decorations can
lead to choking or intestinal blockages. Keep a watchful
eye on your furry friends and consider pet-proofing your
decorations.
Christmas Ham and High-Fat Foods: A Recipe for
Tummy Troubles
While it’s tempting to share your festive feast with your
pet, over-indulgence in high-fat foods like Christmas ham
can cause tummy upsets or even lead to a nasty bout of
pancreatitis. Stick to pet-friendly treats and avoid giving in
to those pleading eyes at the dinner table.
Barbecue Meats with Bones: A Choking Hazard
While indulging in a festive barbecue, it pays to keep half
an eye out for crafty canines hoping to snaffle a sneaky
snack from the feast. Cooked bones can splinter or pieces
of bone can be swallowed whole and can cause serious
internal injuries or blockages in your pet’s digestive
system. Corn cobs and kebab skewers are another
barbecue hazard so dispose of bones and other leftovers
safely and monitor your pet during outdoor gatherings.
Onions and Garlic: Could All End in Tears
Onions and garlic, common ingredients in many meals,
contain compounds that can damage a pet’s red blood
cells, leading to anemia. Ensure all leftovers are kept away
from inquisitive noses to avoid accidental ingestion.
Hops for Home Brew: Not for Furry Friends
For those enjoying home brewing, be aware that the
hops can be toxic to dogs. Ingestion can lead to increased
temperature, rapid breathing, and even death. Ensure
brewing supplies are stored securely away from pets.
Grass Seeds: A Pesky Problem for Paws
Everyone loves getting out for summertime walks, but be
sure to check your dog’s coat for grass seeds when you get
home. Pay particular attention to paws and ears where
these pesky seed heads have a habit of penetrating.
The team at Kōwhai Vet Clinic wishes everyone a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to
welcoming you and your furry companions in good health
in the coming year.
May your holidays be filled with joy, warmth, and the
delightful presence of your beloved pets.
Stay safe and have a Pawsitively wonderful Christmas!
P.S. We will be closed for the Christmas and New Year
long weekends but otherwise available for all your pets
needs (including any unfortunate mishaps that may
occur!)
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Former banker now cuts a track
on Motukarara racecourse
Victoria Bryant is the
track manager at
Motukarara racecourse.
Dave Di Somma
catches up with her
IN A SHORT space of time
Victoria Bryant has come a long
way.
In her words the former banker
“fell into” her job as the track
manager at the Mot racecourse
and now can’t imagine working
anywhere else.
“This is my fourth season now,
it is a real job and I really love it,”
she said.
“I couldn’t even put the PTOs
on a tractor when I started.”
Now, the routine of hitching
up the blades and manicuring
the more than 1800m of track is
about as second nature as it gets.
“There’s a bit of real estate
alright. What I would call a race
day mow can take anywhere
between five and five and a half
hours.”
She had no formal qualifications
or training before taking
up the job, though she’s always
been round horses. A competitive
rider for many years she still
has four horses at her property in
Ladbrooks.
“I lost my job (in the bank) due
to Covid and the track manager
here had resigned and my dad
(Geoff) was on the committee.
I was doing some mowing and
helping out when someone said I
should go for the job.”
Along the way she’s learnt a
lot and had support and help
from people like Harness Racing
New Zealand’s track and venue
inspector John Denton; Kevin
McClintock, who’s a key part of
the team at Addington Raceway;
her part-time helper at Motukarara,
Ben Skelton; and the late
trainer-driver, Murray Edmonds.
“I think about Murray every
day I’m out there – he was great
and we used to have a few laughs
too!”
It’s believed Bryant is the only
woman to be the dedicated track
manager at a harness racing
venue in New Zealand, not that
she puts too much store into that.
“Anybody can do anything as
long as you are prepared to put
the work in.
“I’m not trying to be a hero,
I’m doing a job and I didn’t see
myself here, but I am here and
I’m loving it.
“But I couldn’t do what I do at
Mot without the amazing help
and support looking after my son
Roux from my mum and dad
(Wendy and Geoff).”
Unlike some of her thoroughbred
racing counterparts, Bryant
doesn’t use penetrometers or
other fancy equipment, relying
more on “feel”.
“Commonsense is a big part of
it plus asking a lot of questions. I
BALANCE: Despite not having any formal training
in the field, Bryant’s personal experience with
horses helped her land the job. Now, knowing
where and how much to water the grass is second
nature to her.
now know every square metre of
that track and can tell how much
water it needs, and where,” she
said.
It’s all about striking a balance.
Said Bryant: “Ideally you want
a track that is good for the horses
with a bit of give in it but not
enough so the track gets too cut
up. The soil is very sandy and
generally drains well as long as it
doesn’t get too saturated.”
While Bryant has been widely
praised for the racing surface
and the way Motukarara looks
on race day, it has given her
challenges.
In November last year the race
meeting was cancelled because
of surface water in the middle
of the track just by the winning
post.
“I felt I let the club down but
really it was out of anyone’s control,
there’d been something like
28mm of rain overnight.”
In contrast, at last year’s
December meeting it was “35
degrees and stinking hot.”
“But it’s easier to irrigate a dry
track. Wet is trickier for sure.”
In recent weeks Bryant has had
some tight turnarounds with
the Banks Peninsula Trotting
Club meeting on November 26
followed by the Akaroa Trotting
Club meeting on December 2.
“So that was two meetings in
six days . . . we did the assessment
after the first meeting, then
there was mowing, repairing
divots and other manual repairs,
plus the irrigation . . . it was all
go.”
Right now is peak hour for
Bryant, with the December 29
meeting by far the biggest of the
year. It can attract up to 8000
people on course.
“During the busiest times of
the season I can work 14-16 days
straight and then during the
winter sometimes all it takes is
10 hours per week.
“But even when I’m not
working I’m often thinking
about it!”
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TREASURES FROM THE PAST
Lyttelton Harbour Board’s cool store
ABOUT JANUARY 5, 1905 in
the port of Lyttelton, 3486 boxes
of South Island butter, totalling
1743 hundredweight (CWT)
or 88.5 tonnes, along with 185
cases of fine Canterbury cheese,
weighing an additional 214 CWT
(1.1 tonne), were unpacked from
the Lyttelton Harbour Board’s
cool store adjacent to the railyard
between No 6 and No 7 wharves.
The cheese crates each
contained two round cheeses
separated by a board, giving
strength to the case. Being round
the cases could be rolled on the
edge of the base like a barrel. The
lengthwise boards featured slight
gaps for ventilation, allowing
testers to insert tubes for core
samples. This testing regime was
required to both grade the cheese
and ensure it was at a stable temperature
of around 7 deg C while
in cool storage before being
loaded for transport.
Hauled by LHB workers onto
flatbed rail cars, which were then
drawn by the railway workers’
horses onto the wharf, the cheeses
were loaded into the refrigerated
hold of the SS Ruapehu,
operated by the New Zealand
Shipping Company, destined
for the London markets. This
refrigerated dairy trade with the
motherland was an economic
boon for the Dominion of New
Zealand.
Almost a decade later, by
April 1914, the quantity of butter
awaiting export in port-side
cool stores around the country
totalled 88,062 boxes (2237
tonnes), a year on year increase
of 37 per cent, reflecting the
huge growth in New Zealand’s
early 20th century export dairy
industry. This growth was made
possible by the invention and
industrial use of mechanical
Lyttelton Harbour Board employees unloading cheese at the cool store. Te Ūaka The
Lyttelton Museum ref. 9072.1 https://www.teuaka.org.nz/online-collection/1129256
refrigeration just three decades
earlier.
The ancient world, from the
Romans to the Persians and
Chinese, harvested and stored
ice for their refrigeration needs,
and also used evaporative cooling.
These methods continued
well into the 19th century until
innovations in steam-driven
compressed gas refrigeration
technology proved their profitability.
The Australasian colonies
of the British Crown were at the
forefront of this technological
drive due to the need to trade
frozen meat and dairy products,
with their biggest markets on the
other side of the planet.
Queenslander Thomas
McIlwraith delivered the first
shipment of 40 tonnes of unspoilt
frozen Australian beef
and mutton to London in 1879
using a patented ‘Bell-Coleman’
gas refrigeration unit on board
the Strathleven.
Then in 1882, Scotsmen
Davidson and Brydone managed
New Zealand’s inaugural
shipment of 4909 frozen mutton
and lamb carcasses from Totara
Estate near Oamaru, on
board the Dunedin out of Port
Chalmers to London, marking a
pivotal moment for the colony’s
struggling economy.
This achievement, coupled
with subsequent profitable voyages,
laid the foundation for the
worldwide refrigerated shipping
industry, transforming New
Zealand’s economy by making
frozen meat and dairy exports a
cornerstone of the colony’s late
19th into 20th-century economic
prosperity.
In 1889, the Canterbury
Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce
Export Company opened the
Belfast Freezing Works for meat
due for export out of Lyttelton
port. In 1890, the LHB’s committee
on cool chambers suggested
repurposing the port’s grain
agency shed as a cool store,
and urged the Government to
appoint an expert for butter and
cheese inspection in Canterbury.
The export of dairy produce
out of Lyttelton port in 1889
was worth £52,473 ($17 million
NZD), but it was believed to be a
fraction of the Canterbury dairy
industry’s potential.
In early 1891, the LHB decided
spending £5000 ($1.6 million
NZD) on a cool store for the
Lyttelton port would accelerate
the industry’s growth, even if the
returns on the investment were
not immediately apparent.
The development of the cool
store was accelerated when in
July 1891, The Grocer, a prominent
trade journal in the United
Kingdom, expressed serious
concerns about the condition of
New Zealand butter and cheese
during long voyages, advocating
for quarantine measures and
proper cool-chamber conditions,
otherwise the “dairying industry
in New Zealand is threatened
with partial, if not complete,
collapse!”
The Lyttelton Harbour
Board cool store. Te Ūaka
The Lyttelton Museum ref.
13013.1
https://www.teuaka.org.nz/
online-collection/1133712
By June 30, 1893, a storage rate
of 1s 6d per imperial tonne was
in effect at the newly built Lyttelton
Harbour Board cool store for
handling produce destined for
the rapidly growing refrigerated
export market.
Almost a quarter of a century
later in 1916, the Public Works
Department announced the
imminent activation of an electrical
substation at the cool store.
Plans for electrifying the town
followed, with an initial phase
providing electricity from Norwich
Quay through to London
St, up Canterbury and Oxford
Sts to Winchester, Dublin and
Exeter Sts, at a capital outlay of
£750 ($164,000 NZD).
Thus it was that a modernised
cool store helped extinguish
Lyttelton’s gas lamps and usher
in the electric 20th century.
Dock workers loading boxed
cargo, possibly butter, onto
a ship at Lyttelton port. Te
Ūaka The Lyttelton Museum
ref. 9057.1
https://www.teuaka.org.nz/
online-collection/1129241

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Te Aratai College:
Te tua o Paerangi
Above the entrance to Te Puna, our kura
auditorium, we have the Whakataukī relevant
to this time of year: Titiro whakamuri, kia anga
whakamua: Look to the past in order to move
forward. It is an exciting new year for us to
look forward to as our kura turns 70 years old.
But before we move into all the iterations and
innovations the new year will bring us, we would
like to appreciate some of the wonderful things
our ākonga have accomplished this year.
Scholarship recipients Mark Lemon, Destiny
Martin, Connor Armstrong, Jason Prakash,
Imogen Donnelly and Mae Ibo
At our Senior Prizegiving, we celebrated
the extraordinary achievement of our senior
scholarship winners. These deserving students
demonstrated the values of the scholarship
requirements across several universities:
academic achievement, resilience, leadership,
excellence, cultural contributions, social
engagement, overcoming adversity, and many
other indicators. Our students were thoroughly
deserving of financial and personal support, and
these scholarships will provide an amazing boost
as they kickstart their tertiary journey. With the
fees, cash, catered accommodation, summer
school programmes and mentoring support, the
photo from our Prizegiving Evening represents
over $70,000 that universities have invested in Te
Aratai College students for their future pathways -
an amazing achievement.
Kindness Collective, a volunteer group of ākonga
who collected litter around the school grounds,
oversaw positive affirmations written by students
for their peers and acknowledged school staff
for their hard mihi. The group was also featured
in national news media for their initiative at the
Aldwins House retirement home, regularly visiting
residents to kōrero or play pool, embracing the
goodwill in their community.
This year we also saw five learners participate
in “Word: The Front Line Ōtautahi,” a spoken
word poetry slam. This was the first time the
competition was held in the South Island, held at
The Piano Event Center in August. The night was
full of amazing orator-performers from 5 different
schools who explored a variety of topics like
identity, diversity, rugby and Shakespeare. The Te
Aratai team performers practised hard, attending
weekend workshops to make sure their poems
were interesting, catchy, and most importantly
“felt.” It was an extraordinary night to be part of
with incredibly moving and provocative poetry
performed by so many young, talented poets from
across Ōtautahi-Christchurch.
Blake Williams, Connor Armstrong and
Thomas Rhoades in the YES Dragon’s Den
In our business school, we saw the success of
an inspiring business venture, spearheaded by
a group of Te Aratai College students. “Decalify”
was an entrepreneurial endeavour that made an
impressive impact with its cultural window decal
designs and fully youth-run business model.
Throughout the year the business team were
placed 1st in the Canterbury Young Enterprise
Dragon’s Den event, successfully awarded
the contract to place all the window decals on
Kindness Foundation’s (Previously YMCA) new
$44 million building on Rolleston Avenue, and
awarded 1st Place Finance, 1st Place Enterprise
Technology, and 2nd Place Rangatahi New
Zealand Young Enterprise in the In Canterbury
Young Enterprise Competition.
On the sports field, Te Aratai and the Under 14
Boys’ Rugby team had a historic season in 2023.
This group of young men ended up being graded
in the top division of Under 14 Boys’ Rugby,
Division One, Section One. From there, the group
did two special things; beating Christ’s College
to win the Challenge Cup which is essentially
the Ranfurly Shield of the Under 14 division, and
then defending this until the end of the season
and earning the right to have Te Aratai College
engraved on it for the first time. They also then
finished top of the table after the round robin
and beat Christchurch Boys’ High and Christ’s
College on the way to winning the final of Division
One, Section One. Te Aratai College is the first
co-educational school to achieve this.
To us all, whatever 2024 brings for each one of
us, and it will be different for me too, ngā mihi
nui and best wishes for the festive season and
summer ahead. I leave this school so enriched
by everything that I have been able to learn from
you all over the years on my own pathway to the
sea at Linwood HS - Linwood College - Te Aratai
College.
Richard Edmundson
Leaving Tumuaki-Principal
Tyrek Kohu
Smriti Parajuli at Aldwins House
At our Senior Prizegiving, we were also able to
celebrate the inspiring effort of Smriti Parajuli with
the Te Aratai College Community Service Award.
Smriti was part of the AKC: the Te Aratai Acts of
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Looking back . . . and to the future
AS THE year draws to a close,
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challenging yet rewarding year
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One highlight was the
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trustees.
“Because of our generous
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chair Martin Hawes.
“Most of our sponsors are
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many continue their support over
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“Applications will open at the
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REFLECT: The Sumner Ferrymead Foundation’s three new trustees Andrew Clark (left),
Noah Lewis and Sarah Angelo.
students. Plus, the scope of
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widened to include anyone
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Another highlight for the
Sumner Ferrymead Foundation
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Noah Lewis and Sarah Angelo
are former recipients of the academic
scholarships, and Andrew
Clark’s daughter was a recipient
of an academic scholarship too.
“The foundation describes itself
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“And it goes full circle. We have
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The Sumner Ferrymead
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Like many charities, the biggest
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“There are so many ways in
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“It might be a one off donation,
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2024 brings exciting new
opportunities. This year the
Sumner Ferrymead Foundation
celebrated 30 years, so the trustees
have agreed to donate up to
$30,000 to community groups
and organisations within the
Sumner Ferrymead Foundation
catchment area.
“30 years is quite a milestone,
and until recently one of the original
trustees, Julie Cunningham,
was very much involved. That
gives you an idea of the level
of commitment our trustees
place on the foundation’s role in
supporting the community,” said
Hawes.
“The grants for community
groups will complement the
scholarships and awards programme
which has more of an
individual focus.”
Applications will be sent out
in the first quarter of 2024. If for
any reason your organisation
does not receive one, please
contact the Sumner Ferrymead
Foundation.
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28 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
Biggest BMW yet built for distance
Motoring with Bob Nettleton
THOSE WHO love large super
‘size-me’ luxury European SUVs
will have their appetites satisfied
with the updated X7, the biggest
BMW on the planet, with an
equally stupendous price.
This time around if offers an
expanded range of standard
equipment and driver assistance
features, plus some subtle styling
changes, to help distract from
the fact that this model has been
around since 2019.
For our market two models
are available starting with the
$177,990 xDrive40d twin turbo
diesel provided for this road test.
Ownership is well north of that
figure for the high performance
flagship X7 M60i xDrive. Fitted
with a barn storming ‘big beastie’
4.4-litre twin turbo V8, it sports
an equally beefy $224,900 asking
price. Both models attract the
highest government clean car
fee of $6900, adding to the
purchasing pain of would-be
owners.
Styling changes are low-key
and unlikely to be recognised
by all except the most devout
X7 aficionados. The chrome bar
connecting the rear light units
is enclosed within a streamlined
glass cover. Optional 23-inch
light-alloy wheels are first for
a BMW model and perfect
for filling the vehicle’s gaping
wheel arches, when it’s shod
with smaller wheels. Styling
is unashamedly traditional
BMW. The front-end features
a modest revamp of the twin
circular headlights separated by
the company’s signature kidney
style grille. New matrix LED
headlights offer non-dazzling
high beam and adaptive light
distribution, while the front fog
lights are automatically activated
in bad weather and poor light.
The test vehicle’s 3.0 litre
in-line twin turbo diesel V6 is
the first BMW sold here with
48-volt mild hybrid technology
for improved fuel economy and
lower emissions. The maximum
output of the overall drive system
is 259kW, and a healthy 700Nm
of torque that increases to 720Nm
when the mild hybrid system
chips in. This latest modest form
of electrification comprises a
crankshaft-mounted starter
generator integrated into the
transmission and contributes an
additional 9kW of power.
The power train is supremely
smooth with negligible road or
engine noise in both town and
open road driving. For its size
and bulk it can shift itself in a
hurry with a claimed 0-100 km/h
sprint time of 5.6 seconds. Where
it really excels is effortlessly
scything through long distances
like few other vehicles I have road
tested. If high mileage point-to
point motoring makes up a
sizeable chunk of your driving,
and you want to do it in a vehicle
that’s imposing, powerful,
superbly appointed and exudes
quality, the X7 delivers.
An eight-speed transmission
with steering wheel-mounted
gearshift panels does a masterful
job of channelling the motor’s
considerable power and torque
on to the road, via BMW’s proven
xDrive all-wheel drive system.
I never felt the need to dabble
with the paddle shifter. On this
vehicle, this is largely rendered
obsolete by the X7’s excellent
automatic that offers the driver
no compelling reason to paddle
through the gears in search of a
more exhilarating drive.
The huge and lavishly
appointed cabin can be enjoyed
across three rows of seats.
BMW’s Live Cockpit Plus in
the new X7 is based on the
company’s Operating System
8 and integrates nearly into a
curved display, formed by a large
information and control displays.
These days iDrive is geared
towards touch operation and
gesture control as well as voice
activation. At times it seems
overly complicated – technology
for technology’s sake.
There’s more on-board comfort
and luxury in this updated model
with four-zone automatic climate
control, panoramic glass sunroof,
and comfort seats reserved
for the driver and front seat
passenger.
BMW’s Connected Drive
assistance system offers a
Driving Assistant safety package
comprising Lane Departure and
Collision Warning Systems. New
features include the extended
range of functions offered by
the front-collision warning
system, which now also reduces
the danger of a collision with
cyclists, pedestrians or oncoming
vehicles. An exit warning
function alerts occupants to
the risk of a collision when
opening the door. Parking
Assistant Professional includes
an advanced Reversing Assistant
that can now steer the vehicle
for up to 200 metres. It removes
the stress of backing out of long
driveways you wished you had
never ventured down in a vehicle
of this size. It’s great watching
the expressions of onlookers
anticipating a backing disaster,
when you make the job look so
easy, and they’re unaware it was
all technological slight of hand,
not your sublime reversing skills.
The adaptive two-axle air
suspension is standard with
electronically controlled dampers
to deliver superior comfort on
long journeys. All chassis systems
have been retuned for this take
on the X7, raising the already
lofty bar the previous model
set for handling and driving
comfort. It’s supported on this
front by an expanded selection of
automated driving systems.
In everyday motoring, the
electronically controlled full
Ratings out of 10:
Performance 8; Handling
7; Build Quality 8;
Comfort 8; Space 8;
Styling 6; Road test
average consumption
8.9L/100km; Value for
money 6; Safety – 5-star
ANCAP crash rating;
Clean car fee $6900
Overall points out of
10: 7.5
time four-wheel system drive
dispatches over half of the
engines power to the rear wheels.
The remainder is directed to
the front wheels. Over twisty
terrain body roll is confidently
controlled.
The test vehicle even with its
additional height and weight is
remarkably nimble and pleasant
but not unexpected, after all it’s
a BMW.
Slick and intelligently managed
ride and handling can be
explored and enjoyed by direct
and communicative steering,
although a bit on the light side
for my tastes. Limited ground
clearance rules out tackling
genuinely demanding crosscountry
terrain. A low-slung
front end is a likely target for
protrusions such as rocks and
tree stumps. However, this isn’t
the sort of place an X7 owner
is ever going to nose their king
SUV pride and joy into.
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Excludes Commercial and Trade sales. See smithscity.co.nz/airpoints for full details. #Discount is off our full retail price. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

48
MONTHS
24
INTEREST FREE
on beds & furniture
$999 & over*
MONTHS
INTEREST FREE
on purchases
$499 & over*
Taking the chaise after Christmas
dinner. The ultimate power-move.
Carabell Fabric Modular Right Chaise
Lounge Suite - Grey 9075332
Designed for eating at.
Unlike your sofa.
Brahms 7 Piece Dining Suite - Beige
was
$2899
30%
The coffee shops are
closed on Christmas.
Nespresso Breville Vertuo Next
Bundle - Matte Black 9070830
$345
Rellies moving in for Christmas?
Move outside.
Barossa Outdoor 6 Piece Dining
Setting 9067505
9076539
$2999 $1999 $2499
was
$4299
Make post Christmas
clean up a breeze.
30%
OFF #
Miele Compact C2 Allergy PowerLine
Bagged Vacuum Cleaner - Marine Blue
9072402
$429 $ was
579
25%
was
$3999
35%
OFF # OFF #
If you wish they’d call more.
Give them a hint.
LG 43” UR78 4K Smart UHD TV
60002166 / 43UR7800
OPPO A78 4G - Aqua
$629 $ was
Green 60001103
3399
$425
HOT
PRICE
If struggling to think of a
Christmas gift is keeping
you awake at night - boom.
smithscity.co.nz/christmas
Smiths City
Colombo Street
550 Colombo Street,
Christchurch
Smiths City
Northwood
1 Radcliffe Rd,
Christchurch
Smiths City
Hornby
6 Tower Street,
Christchurch
Appliances, Beds,
Furniture, TVs,
Audio & more.
*Lending criteria, $50 annual Account Fee, fees, Ts&Cs apply. Minimum spend applies. Excludes gift cards and some promotional items. $55 Establishment Fee applies to your first LTF transaction, $35 Advance
Fee applies to subsequent LTF transactions. Min payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10 (whichever is greater) are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum monthly
payments will not fully repay the loan before the end of the interest free period. Q Mastercard Expired Promotional Rate or Q Card Standard Interest Rate (both 27.99% p.a.) applies at the end of LTF Interest
Free Period. (See Ts&Cs for Q Mastercard Standard Interest Rate applicable to outstanding balance of a Standard Purchase.) Mastercard and the circles design are registered trademarks of Mastercard
International Incorporated. Finance is issued by Columbus Financial Services Ltd. Ask in-store or see online at smithscity.co.nz/q-mastercard for details. #Discount is off our full retail price. Not available in
conjunction with any other offer. *2 Visit www.nespressopromotion.co.nz by 12/02/24 to claim and to view full terms and conditions. The 50 or 80 complimentary Nespresso coffee capsules will be made up
of a pre-selected range chosen by Nespresso which cannot be changed or substituted for any other variants (for list of free coffee capsules see the full T&Cs). However, if stocks of the free coffee run out, we
substitute it with another of equal or higher value. Offer can be redeemed multiple times in separate transactions but cannot be combined with any other offer unless specified.

Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News 33
Join us for a cracking
Christmas event.
5x 5x 5x
14 December from 3pm.
To find out more, visit mitre10.co.nz/christmasevent
Airpoints TM terms and conditions apply.
Airpoints
Airpoints
Dollars Dollars
In-store
In-store
treasure
treasure
hunt hunt hunt
Loads Loads Loads of of of
festive festive fun funfu
405x
% off
Nouveau Airpoints
Artificial Christmas Dollars
Trees & Blossom Trees
In-store
treasure
hunt
Loads of
festive fun
Join us for a cracking
Christmas event.
14 December from 3pm.
Assorted SKUs. Offer valid 30 November - 24 December 2023.
Not in conjunction with any other discount, While Stocks last.
Offer includes Fibre Optic Christmas Trees.
To find out more, visit mitre10.co.nz/christmasevent Airpoints TM terms and conditions apply.
Give the
gift of
choice
To find To find out To find out more, more, out visit more, visit mitre10.co.nz/christmasevent visit Airpoints Airpoints Airpoints TM terms TM terms TM and terms and conditio and

34 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
SodaStream
Sparkling Water Maker
2010558
Number 8
Kid’s Tool Kit 13 Piece
296774
Bestway
My First Frame Paddling Pool 1.22m x
1.22m x 30.5cm
341713
Sheffield
Portable Mini
Fridge and
Warmer 4 litre
White
396760
$99
Was $159
$44
Was $56.98
98
$49
Was $59.99
99
$91 98
Kids 3 Piece Tool
Set Pink
173676
eXCLUSIVe
Sunbeam
Pie Maker
Traditional
Size 4 Up
361699
Meteor
Kaidun Gas BBQ
4 Burner
335923
Nouveau
Kid’s Outdoor Tiger
Table & Chair Set
382772
$29 99 Club Price
$179
$249
$69
Was $99
Weber
Original Kettle
Charcoal BBQ 57cm
239220
Breville
Milkshake with
Stainless Steel Cup 80
Watt Chrome
289177
$449 $87
Was $99.98
Nouveau
Recliner Camping Chair Blue
363742
$99
Karcher
K3 Power
Control Water
Blaster Deck Kit
1700 Watt
399570
$369
Raptor Naturals
Kiwi BBQ Rub Box with
Chipotle Mayo
400702
Di Antonio
Coffee Mug
2003338
Playzone
Big City Mat with
Cars L: 1330mm,
W: 1000mm
326453
Everglow
Rainbow Neon Light
386848
$49 99
$7 98
Buy two get 1
FREE
$49
Was $63.98
Normal $27.88
$20 88
Join us for a cracking Christmas event.
14 December from 3pm.
To find out more, visit mitre10.co.nz/christmasevent
Airpoints TM terms and conditions apply.
Prices valid until Dec 24 th while stocks last.
5x 5x 5x
Airpoints
Airpoints
Dollars Dollars
In-store
In-store
treasure
treasure
hunt hunt hunt
Loads Loads Loads of of of
festive festive fun fun fun
FerrymeaD

Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News 35
CHrISTmaS Day OUTDOOrS SOrTeD.
Nouveau Tripoli Outdoor Bench Setting $1099 336893
Nouveau Barbados Outdoor Lounge Setting 4 Piece $4999 392321
Nouveau Montego Dining Setting 9 Piece $2399 !10209 Nouveau Montego Outdoor Bar Setting 5 Piece $1499 1206959
Join us for a cracking Christmas event.
14 December from 3pm.
To find out more, visit mitre10.co.nz/christmasevent
Airpoints TM terms and conditions apply.
Prices valid until Dec 24 th while stocks last.
5x 5x 5x
Airpoints
Airpoints
Dollars Dollars
In-store
In-store
treasure
treasure
hunt hunt hunt
Loads Loads Loads of of of
festive festive fun fun fun
FerrymeaD

36 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
Meet the new owners!
Jasmine & Anu are very excited
to announce they have taken over
ownership of the café.
Jasmine has been managing Columbus Ferrymead over the last
year, and Anu has been working at another Columbus as a chef.
They have 10 years combined in hospitality, 5 being in Columbus!
Come and celebrate with us as we take on our first business!
Stop for a coffee at our:
Kids Indoor Playground
Plenty of Seating
Fresh Seasonal Menu
Great Coffee
Food Made Onsite
Join us for a cracking Christmas event.
14 December from 3pm.
To find out more, visit mitre10.co.nz/christmasevent
Airpoints TM terms and conditions apply.
Prices valid until Dec 24 th while stocks last.
5x 5x 5x
Airpoints
Airpoints
Dollars Dollars
In-store
In-store
treasure
treasure
hunt hunt hunt
Loads Loads Loads of of of
festive festive fun fun fun
FerrymeaD

Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News 37
Free
SANTA
AND GIFT
wrAPPING
Celebrate
A CRACKER OF A
CHRISTMAS!
at
Bigger Better Bush Inn
Heaps of great festive specials from our retailer
team plus our famous Christmas market!
Visit the market this Friday 15th – Sunday 17th Dec and join the fun!
Over 45 stalls including handcrafts, crystals, wooden gifts, soft toys, vintage clothing, baby wear,
candles, skin products, lavender and much, much more. Absolutely something for everyone!
The Provedore Grocery Market
Your real festive alternative to supermarkets!
Produce Traders
Fancy Lettuces $1.49 ea
Spring Carrots $2.99 bunch
Fresh Peas $9.99 kg
And ready for Christmas
fresh berries and new potatoes
Valid 14th - 17th December
Salmon Heaven
Get ready for Christmas
Lunch or Dinner with
our delicious 500g
Hot Smoked Fillet.
$44 per pack
Valid 14th - 17th December
Inspiring
Creativity
Afrosentail
Our superb new international beauty and
accessory store is now open at Bush Inn!
A huge range
of products
from hair
care and
extensions,
skin care
products,
wigs, beauty
appliances &
much more.
10-25% off storewide 14th - 17th December,
terms and conditions apply
New Zealand Disc
Sports Supplies
Disc Golf Sets for Kids! Only $32.50
Light weight 2-disc set!
Exclusive to NZDSS for
the holiday season!
The perfect gift to
get kids outdoors this
festive season!

38 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
at
It’s going to be...
A CRACKER OF A
CHRISTMAS!
Bigger Better Bush Inn!
Loads of new stores now open, The Provedore grocery
market, a ton of festive specials from our team, over 45
stalls at our Christmas market, Santa and free gift wrapping.
Plus live music and kids entertainment this weekend
– it’s all happening now so come on in, join the fun
and fill your Christmas Crackers!!
Flawless
Face and
Beauty
Spend $200
or more on
any single
sale and
receive a
$20 voucher
off your next
purchase !
Valid 14th - 17th
December
SOAP SHACK
Gift of Healing
only $39.80
actual value $51.00
more discounts
instore
Leather Direct
Upgrade your loved ones wardrobe
with high quality, locally made leather
belts, hats and wallets – perfect gifts
this Christmas from Leather Direct!
Our Ninjatastic Ninja Fuel
Café opens 14th December!
To celebrate
- Sip and
Savour!
GET GET A PRE-CHRISTMAS A TIDY TIDY UP UP
Preschool Preschool ....................... ....................... $15 $15
Primary
Primary
School 5-12yrs
School
.... $20
5-12yrs .... $20
High School 13yrs+ ......... $24
High School 13yrs+ ......... $24
Uni Students Male ......... $26
Uni Students Male ......... $26
Uni Students Female ...... $30
Uni Students Female ...... $30
Student Re-Style ............ $35
Student Re-Style ............ $35
ALL OUR STYLISTS ARE
FULLY
ALL OUR
QUALIFIED
STYLISTS ARE
FULLY QUALIFIED
Don’t Forget
our LOYALTY CARD
Don’t Forget
Every 8th Haircut is FREE!
our LOYALTY CARD
Bush Inn Shopping Centre P. 348 7008 | South Every City 8th P. Haircut 366 0619 is FREE!
OPEN 7 DAYS
Bush Inn Shopping Centre P. 348 7008 | South City P. 366 0619
OPEN 7 DAYS
Purchase any large coffee at Ninja
Fuel and we will sweeten with a
complimentary Ninja Cookie!
Offers valid from 14th-17th December

Wednesday December 13 2023 Bay Harbour News 39
HURRY!
While Stocks Last
The Provedore
Christchurch now has an alternative
to supermarkets and thousands are
now discovering it!
Our growing team of speciality grocery and provisions
retailers now offer everything from fruit and vege,
butchery and deli to bulk foods, spices and salmon!
Everything you get in a supermarket plus so much
more – quality product, prices and deals with
fabulous personal service make grocery
shopping a pleasure again – make us your
weekly shop!
Coreys Master
Butcher
14th - 17th December:
250g middle eye bacon
$4.99 packet
Rump steak $16.95 kg
15% OFF
Chocolate gift
bags! -
great stocking
fillers priced
from $5 - $50
Christmas
TASTE of the NATIONS
at The South Island Largest International Food & Vegan Food Market
Broccoli /
Tele
Cucumber
99c
each
Hass
Avocado
69c
each
G7 Instant
Coffee 3in1
$7.99pk
Waiwai Rice
Vermicelli 500g
$3.50pk
Bringing The Taste of Home
LARGE
FreeRange
Eggs
$17.99
tray 30s
Orange
Kumara
$9.99
kilo
HS Cream
Crackers 428g
2 for $6
Mogu Drinks
$1.99ea
BEEFY FRIES
BURRITO
Saturday 16th –
enjoy a pulled pork
toastie and get a
free small coffee
$
6 99
A fruity twist
on a classic
favourite
100%
Real Fruit
Freshly
Baked
Pandesal
$4.99
pack of 12
Freshly
Baked Ube
Pandesal
$5.99
pack of 12
Freshly
Baked
Buns
from
$2.99
each
Malaysian
Kuih Cakes
$4.80
pack
LIMITED TIME ONLY
A fruity twist
on a classic
favourite
Filipino
Kakanin
Cakes
from
$4.80
pack
Vietnamese
Traditional
Cakes
from
$4.80
pack

40 Bay Harbour News Wednesday December 13 2023
SAVE
$150
SAVE
$60
10%-
XMAS SUPER SALE
70% OFF ALL FOOTWEAR
OVER 5000 PAIRS REDUCED TO CLEAR
SAVE
$50
SAVE
$120
2 LOCATIONS
BUSH INN CENTRE STORE
RICCARTON ROAD, UPPER RICCARTON
PHONE 022 3155 018
SOUTH CITY MALL STORE
COLOMBO STREET CENTRAL CITY
PHONE 022 6220 455
40-70%
ASICS KAYANO LITE 3* M+W
WAS $300 NOW $150
ASICS SONOMA 6* W
WAS $180 NOW $120
ASICS GT-1000 V11* PS JR
WAS $120 NOW $70
WOLVERINE CHAINHAND M*
WAS $300 NOW $180
OFF ALL
APPAREL
NEW BALANCE ML327* W+M
WAS $170 NOW $70
*Sizes and colours may vary
MERRELL PRIMER CANVAS*
W WAS $190 NOW $90
ASICS 2000 SX * M+W
WAS $260 NOW $160
NEW BALANCE GESHAGP* JR
WAS $120 NOW $40
50% OFF ALL BACKPACKS
SHOP ONLINE – SPORTSCLEARANCELANDMEGA.CO.NZ
HOODIES
NOW ALL $40
WERE UP TO $120
visiT ouR wondERful nEw whiTE
ChRisTMAs ThEMEd sAnTA GRoTTo!
Free sANTA ANd gIFT wrAPPINg
Christmas
MARKET
From 9.00am - 5.00pm on:
Friday, 15th december
From 10.00am - 4.00pm on:
saturday, 16th december
sunday, 17th december
Join the festive fun and shop from a
variety of stall holders including lifestyle,
food, jewellery, homewares and more.
To apply for a stallholder spot contact:
hamish@bushinncentre.co.nz
CHrIsTmAs HOurs
Normal trading hours until
24th December 2023
25th December Closed
26th December 10am -4pm
27th December 10am-4pm
28th December 9am-5pm
29th December 9am-5pm
30th December 9am-5pm
31st December 10am-4pm
1st January CLOSED
2nd January 10am-4pm
3rd January 10am-4pm
4th January 2024 normal
hours resume. Exterior
traders hours may differ.
LOCATION
Cnr Riccarton and Waimairi Roads,
Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
CeNTre TrAdINg HOurs
9.00am – 5.00pm Monday - Saturday,
10.00am – 4.00pm Sundays
PubLIC HOLIdAys
10:00am – 5:00pm
FOOd OuTLeTs 10.00am – Late