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2 The Star Thursday January 4 2024 inside Hanmer Springs sees tourism boost......3 New group lobbies against duopoly.......5 Pet turtles a lifetime commitment...........6 The suffragists who favoured veges.........9 Readers’ Letters.........................................................10 Businessman groomed, abused teen..12 Birdlings Flat rock collection for sale.....13 Volleyball giants come to Chch................. 16 Puzzles................................................................................17 Classified................................................................. 18-20 Gig guide........................................................................21 news Sasha Watson 021 913 566 sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi Daniel Alvey 022 014 5622 daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi Sam Coughlan Sport 027 203 5214 sam.coughlan@starmedia.kiwi Mike Hansen Online Editor mike.hansen@starmedia.kiwi Barry Clarke Editor in Chief barry@starmedia.kiwi advertising Shane Victor Advertising Manager 021 381 765 shane@starmedia.kiwi Classified advertising: 379 1100 General inquiries: 379 7100 Star Max is read 210,000 * times every week! *Source: Nielsen CMI Q3 2021 - Q2 2022 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz | 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details A division of Allied Press Regional Manager: Steve McCaughan PO Box 1467, Christchurch 359 Lincoln Rd, Addington www.starmedia.kiwi Canterbury Rodeo Saturday, 10.30am-4.30pm With barrel racing, bull rides, bareback, saddle bronc, steer wrestling, team roping and a lollie scramble, there is fun to be had for all. Watch competitors from all over the country test their skills. Gates open 9am, family ticket costs $60 – cash or EFTPOS only. Mandeville Sports Centre Antiques Fair Saturday & Sunday, 10am-3.30pm Forage through antiques, collectables and memorabilia from yesteryear offered by some of Canterbury’s best collectors and retro dealers. Search for that hidden gem amongst the vintage china, pottery and jewellery, tools and rare books on display. You can also enjoy a Devonshire tea with freshly baked scones topped with cream and jam. Entry $5. The Gaiety Theatre, Akaroa letters We want to hear your views on the issues affecting life in Canterbury. Send emails to: barry@starmedia.kiwi Letters may be edited or rejected at The Star's discretion. Letters should be about 200 words. A name, postal address and phone number should be provided. Please use your real name, not a nickname, alias, pen name or abbreviation. Summer Outdoor Movies Sunday, all day Outdoor summer movie nights are back for 2024. Take along a picnic, or purchase refreshments on site. No alcohol allowed. For ultimate comfort, take along rugs, cushions or chairs. A limited number of bean bags will be provided. Arrive early to secure a great spot. Entry koha/donation of $5 is appreciated. This weekend’s films – Super Mario Bros Movie and Lego Batman Movie for the kids, and 50 First Dates and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade for the adults. The Arts Centre Music From An Alternate Universe Friday, 8-9pm Severin Gourley will perform an instrumental piano exploration of music through unique versions of popular songs. Severin has played jazz piano for 10 years and performed stand up comedy for 7 years. Tickets $10. Good Times Comedy Club, St Asaph St Shabby Chic Market Day Sunday, 11am-3pm With more than 40 stalls offering a variety of vintage treats and treasures, combined with locally produced feasts and fancies, go along and enjoy a day out. Entry is free, stalls are cash only. Visit the Shabby Chic Market Day Facebook page for more details. The Rochester Villa, Woolston TUES 30 JAN 9AM - 3PM HAGLEY CAFE
Thursday January 4 2024 The Star • From page 1 At this time of year sharks come close to the shore to give birth, and Elliott warned people to leave them alone at this time, as sharks were a keystone predator in the ecosystem whose numbers had plummeted globally. “While it may be fascinating, I think most people agree they would rather have seen that mother swimming off pregnant with her babies and giving birth when she wants.” Seeing people rush to return the pups to the ocean was a “positive” side to the video, he said. “That’s a nice, respectful thing that those guys did.” Elliott thought it was possible the pups could survive as they appeared to be close to full term. School sharks are fished commercially and often used in fish and chips, but Elliott said noncommercial fishers should leave them be. “The world has lost about 70 per cent of its sharks in the last Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Shark pups unlikely to survive • By David Hill OVERSEAS visitors are flocking back to Hanmer Springs. While numbers are not expected to return to pre-Covid levels for another year, Hurunui Tourism product development manager Graeme Abbot said the town was booming as it gears up for the summer holiday rush. ‘‘We are seeing our old friends from Australia back and the cruise business is keeping us busy. ‘‘We are seeing some American business, which we expect will grow with the new airlines coming into Christchurch. ‘‘It is certainly a lot stronger than it was.’’ Visitors were starting to return from China, but Abbot said he didn’t expect as Dr Riley Elliott many visitors from the Asian market as four years ago. While September and October were ‘‘reasonably quiet’’, Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa experienced 9 per cent growth in November compared to last year. December had also started strongly and accommodation bookings in the town were ‘‘very strong’’. Staff recruitment has been a challenge over the last three years, but the pools were fully staffed and operating at the full 50 years. They breed very slowly and take a long time to get to maturity.” Cherie Smillie, who filmed the video, said she had not realised at the time the shark was still alive, and thought its movements were just postdeath nerve reactions. School sharks are an important part of the ecosystem. “What I was told happened was they actually seen it from the pier, they ran down and jumped on top of it and dragged it onto the beach,” she said. She was horrified to later summer hours, he said. ‘‘We are always a bit scared to say we are fully staffed, in case someone leaves,’’ Abbot said. ‘‘We have people from all around the world on our staff, which is lovely because it adds something to the environment.’’ Abbot said Hanmer Springs had a growing list of attractions, including the alpine scenery. Two new hydro slides, known as ‘‘Violet Vortex’’ and ‘‘Waiau realise the shark was alive as it was “brutally ripped apart”. “I think it’s absolutely cruel.” Smillie said she later saw the fisherman cutting up the shark and throwing all the pieces back into the ocean. Department of Conservation marine advisor Clinton Duffy said the school shark was not a protected species, with about 3000 tonnes being caught annually for meat. “It is unlikely the pups would survive being released back into the ocean but there is no harm in trying.” – NZ Herald Tourism takes a turn for the better at Hanmer Springs Graeme Abbot BOOST: Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa experienced 9 per cent growth in November compared to last year. PHOTO: RNZ Winder’’, were added to the hot pools this year and were proving popular. New walking and cycling tracks have been added, and the town has a new disc golf course to add to the mini golf and fullsized golf course. The Hanmer Springs Animal Park was also popular with visitors, Abbot said. – Local Democracy Reporting, funded through NZ on Air In Brief NEWS 3 Trampers rescued at Stoddart Point Four hikers trapped by a fire were rescued by the Canterbury Coastguard on Tuesday. Volunteers teamed up with fire crews to tackle a large fire at Stoddart Point in Purau Bay. Four people trapped on the rocks underneath the blaze were rescued near the bay entrance. A fire hose was used to keep the fire at bay while the four were rescued. Community loses two stalwarts Two community advocates have died. Norm Dewes promoted improved health and social services for Māori, actively working with various community and government entities. He was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in 2016, was Te Rūnanga o Ngā Maata Waka chief executive, and was instrumental in setting up a driver training programme in the red zone. In 2004, Dewes began overseeing the management of Ngā Hau e Whā Marae, where he opened up the space to 27 organisations who had been displaced following the 2011 quakes. Hornby identity Ross Houliston, 77, has also died. He played an integral part in the Save Denton Park group and helped prevent the park from becoming the Matatiki Hornby Centre. Houliston was a Greater Hornby Residents Association member. New date for Kite Day New Brighton’s community event Kite Day will be held on Saturday January 13 next Saturday from 11am to 3pm, instead of in early February. This change is because the Coast to Coast event was scheduled for the same weekend. The event is held at New Brighton Beach and kites of all shapes and sizes will take to the skies alongside picnics, gatherings, and free entertainment. People can bring their own kites or browse the options on sale at the kite shop on the day. BRIDIE'S BAR Breakfast Two free range eggs and streaky bacon on Hand to Hearth artisan sourdough served with a Vivace coffee 7am Mon-Fri | 8am Sat/Sun $ 12 BRIDIE'S BAR & BISTRO | 401 WORCESTER ST PH (03) 260 0325 | WWW.BRIDIES.CO.NZ We Make Funerals Simple and Affordable We pride ourselves on the very highest level of service. If you are thinking about the future, we can help you explore pre-payment and pre-planning options. Contact us for a Free Information Pack. We offer funeral information talks to groups. Please call us for a speaker to come to you. christchurch.simplicity.co.nz JAMIE HARVEY Dip FD. Reg FD. Manager & Funeral Director Christchurch | Corner of Coleridge St & Gasson St, Sydenham | Ph 03 379 0196
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