The Star: January 11, 2024

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She was the first baby born in
Christchurch in 2024 and came into the
Kaur welcomed their 3.9kg newborn at
Christchurch Women’s Hospital.
They said the pregnancy was unplanned
as they’d had only been “trying for a
The work will be carried out in
two stages with one lane of traffic
The first stage of work on the
northern side of Innes Rd is
under way until mid-March,
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A BUSY Mairehau thoroughfare
is being rebuil to fix the poor
condition of the road and its
vibration issues.
The city council has begun
strengthening and improving
the chipseal surface of Innes Rd
between Mersey St and Mahars
Rd, as well as replacing the
watermain system.
Said city council transport
planning and delivery manager
Jacob Bradbury: “This road is in
a particularly bad condition, so it
needs to be totally restored from
the foundation to make sure it’s
of good quality for road users.
“Since the Northern Motorway
opened, we’ve also seen many
more heavy vehicles using this
• By Sasha Watson
MEET AZYAL Kaur.
road, and this work will ensure
tha the surface can deal with the
increased loadings.”
world three minutes after midnight on New
Year’s Day.
Amrinder Singh and his wife Jaspreet
maintained in each direction.
However, on-street parking will
not be available.
few months” before their “prayers were
answered”.
the southern side is expected to
be completed by mid-June.
PROUD PARENTS: Amrinder Singh and Jaspreet Kaur, with baby Azyal,
who was born at 12.03am on New Year’s Day – making her the first baby
born in Christchurch in 2024.
“Jaspreet really enjoyed her pregnancy
and it was an uncomplicated birth,” said
Singh.
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“We know this will be
disruptive for businesses and
residents, so we wan to thank
everyone for their patience while
completed,” said Bradbury.
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revived
after being
stuck in
bach fire
Tourists’ lucky escape
after trees stop 100m fall
• By Dylan Smits
A CARLOAD of tourists – one
aged 88 – hung upside down,
staring down a 100m drop, after
they crashed off a road near
Duvauchelle.
Akaroa chief fire officer Mark
Thomson has spoken to The Star
about how lucky the family from
Utah in the United States was.
Their vehicle slipped off the
shingle Duvauchelle Stock Route,
and was only stopped from
plummeting 100m by
trees which brought the car to a
halt.
When Thomson’s crew got
to the scene, the driver had
managed to get out of the vehicle
but the rest were trapped inside.
“They were hanging upside
down staring down that drop,
so they were very scared and
worried,” said Thomson.
“If the trees weren’t there, they
would have carried on for quite
some time. It would have been a
completely different result.”
The group were relatively
unscathed from the ordeal,
which happened last Wednesday
about 1.30pm.
When firefighters got to the
scene it was clear the car could
still fall.
“They weren’t safe from falling
until we used the winch to secure
the vehicle. They calmed down a
bit, but even then they were still
very worried,” said Thomson.
• Turn to page 4
• By Chris Barclay
WHEN GIRL, a six-year-old
border collie huntaway cross,
was cradled unresponsive
from a burning bach,
firefighters feared the worst.
Fortunately once the
flames were extinguished,
they were able to suggest Kate
Robinson consider another
appropriate descriptor for her
beloved pet.
“They said I should call
her ‘Lucky’,” she said, while
recounting Girl’s gradual
recovery from severe smoke
inhalation.
Volunteers responding to
the call at Robinsons Bay,
Banks Peninsula, three
days after Christmas, used
breathing apparatus to revive
Girl, who continued along
the road to full recovery in
Fendalton yesterday.
A neighbour alerted the
Akaroa Volunteer Fire
Brigade and Robinson’s
father Lee, who along with
other family members,
noticed smoke rising above
the jetty while enjoying a late
afternoon barbecue while
boating on the bay.
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Christchurch equal-coolest city in 2023
CHRISTCHURCH was the
equal-coolest main centre in
2023, tied with Dunedin, the
National Institute of Water and
Atmospheric Research says.
Of the six main centres,
Tauranga was the wettest and
sunniest, Dunedin was the driest,
Auckland was the warmest,
and Wellington was the least
sunny.
Last year was New Zealand’s
second hottest on record and
among the cloudiest.
Globally, 2023 was confirmed
yesterday as the warmest year
on record, but in New Zealand
the record belongs to 2022.
Data from NIWA shows its
seven weather stations recorded
eight months last year when
temperatures were above average
or well above average.
May and September were the
warmest on record, coming in
1.1 deg C and 2 deg C above
the 1991-2020 monthly averages.
NIWA says the result is
“astounding”.
On the other hand August
was relatively cool with temperatures
below average. NIWA
says it is the first month to have
a temperature below average
since 2017.
Lake Tekapo recorded the
most sunshine hours last year
with 2658.
NIWA principal
scientist
Christopher
Brandolino
says he hopes
people don’t
become acclimatised
to
all the data
showing record
temperatures.
“I hope it doesn’t become
white noise, all these record
Christopher
Brandolino
years. I hope people think
about what is happening.”
NIWA’s annual report states:
“Climate change continues to
influence New Zealand’s longterm
temperature trend, which
has warmed at a rate of approximately
1.17 degrees C (±0.2
deg C) per century according to
NIWA’s seven-station series.”
Last year was also the fourth
cloudiest on record.
Meanwhile, it was not as wet
as a year of floods up north
might suggest. NIWA says it
was the 21st wettest year.
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In Brief
Police close central city
street in response to
incident of self-harm
Traffic in the central city was
disrupted around rush hour
Tuesday when police cordoned
off a block of Lichfield St between
Colombo and Gloucester Sts in
response to an incident involving
an individual at risk of self-harm.
Police responded about 5.15pm
and the police negotiation team
was deployed to help resolve the
situation. The section of road
reopened around 9.30pm.
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CHILDREN encountering a
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the iconic Les Mills City2Surf
fun run in March.
Star Media has partnered with
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haven for children aged between
three and 12-years-old.
Established in 1925 as the
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A new purpose-built premises
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A less taxing 6km route starts
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aground near Fishermans Bay in
September and leaked thousands
of litres of diesel into the ocean.
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responsibility of the owner and
insurer.
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Pooch close to death
- ‘we were so lucky’
CRASH: A family of five tourists were luckily uninjured after
their vehicle crashed on the Duvauchelle Stock Route.
PHOTO: GOOGLE
88yo climbs out
of window in
Duvauchelle crash
• From page 1
The family was about 300m
along the stock route from the
Duvauchelle settlement when the
car’s outer wheels went into a soft
edge of the gravel road, causing
it to slip two metres down a steep
drop, where it came to a rest
against the trees.
The middle-aged male driver
managed to escape the car but the
other four passengers remained
trapped until they
were freed by the
fire crew using the
jaws of life. The
rescue took just
under an hour.
“They were
very shaken up
about it. Our
job was just to
keep them calm
Mark
Thomson
until we could get them out,” said
Thomson.
“They were very, very relieved
and very grateful. They couldn’t
believe we were volunteers.”
Thomson said the 88-year-old
managed to get herself out when
a window was removed by the fire
crew.
Thomson said he supports additional
signage on the stock route
warning drivers about the risks of
the soft edging.
He said GPS can cause issues by
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guiding motorists to the shortest
routes, which might not always be
the safest.
“What you’ve got to do is put
in the shortest route excluding
gravel. A lot of tourists don’t think
about GPS, it will take you the
shortest route no matter what the
roads like.”
Akaroa police senior constable
Anita Osborne said the major factor
contributing to the crash was
the condition of the road edge.
She said the driver was not
speeding or being careless.
Maintenance of unpaved back
roads like the Duvauchelle Stock
Route can push gravel to the edge,
making the road look wider, said
Osborne.
“The grass grows up and looks
like a solid part and it isn’t. A
drive past road inspection doesn’t
always pick this up.”
City council streets maintenance
manager Steve Guy said
council engineers have assessed
the site and are considering what
could be done to strengthen the
road’s edge.
“Additional signage and sight
rails are being considered,” said
Guy.
Osborne said city council contractors
have set up a temporary
warning sign at the crash site at
her request.
• From page 1
Although the neighbour
opened a door to the property,
dense smoke prevented him
from retrieving Girl from the
lounge.
“The smoke was so intense
they had to close the doors again
and wait for the firefighters to
get her out. They had to wait
seven or so minutes for someone
to get in there and get her,” Kate
Robinson said.
“When I got there and saw the
state she was in . . . she couldn’t
walk and (was) struggling to
breathe. She was pretty much
out to it and not looking very
good.”
A veterinarian, who was
fortuitously in the vicinity, then
continued Girl’s treatment,
administering antibiotics and
steroids.
“She got a couple of shots and
bounced back really quickly,
then she did decline a bit later,”
Kate Robinson said.
“She was really lethargic . . .
coughing. We had to carry her
out to the toilet. It’s only been
the last couple of days that she’s
fully recovered. We’re really,
really lucky.”
Although the fire – believed to
be caused by an electrical fault –
extensively damaged the kitchen
and lounge, Lee Robinson was
grateful.
“I looked over (from the
boat) and I could see the smoke
pouring out of the roof. It was a
bit unnerving, but never mind,
we’re alive,” he said.
“We were five minutes off
losing everything; we got out of
it by the skin our teeth.
“There was a lot of damage but
we could have lost a dog, a bach
(built by Lee’s father Matthew
in 1953), and 30 years of native
planting.
“Baches up the hillside,
everything was at risk. We were
so lucky, I can’t say enough
about those guys. The fire
brigade was magnificent.”
Akaroa Volunteer Fire Brigade
AFTERMATH:
Girl was found
on a couch in
the lounge by
firefighters feeling
their way through
the smoke-filled
room.
LUCKY GIRL:
Girl, who has
recovered from
a near death
experience, with
owner Kate
Robinson.
chief fire officer Mark Thomson
credited his crew for finding Girl
in challenging circumstances
after arriving on the scene seven
minutes after the alarm was
sounded.
“It was a black dog in a black
smoke-filled room on a black
couch so the guys did very, very
well to find her and put BA
(breathing apparatus) on.”
Still, the scenario looked grim
when they emerged: “Its head
was limp, it didn’t look good,”
he said.
So Thomson, his firefighters,
and volunteers from Little
River were amazed when Girl
returned from her vet visit while
they were mopping up.
“When she came back every
single one of them was like
‘is this the same dog?’” Kate
Robinson said.
“She was very, very close (to
death). They were all really
stoked she was ok.”
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• By Benjamin Plummer
IN A move that may
ruffle rivals’ feathers, The
Warehouse is selling cartons
of a dozen Farmer Brown fresh
colony eggs for $5 in all its
stores.
The “everyday low price” deal
was brought in after The Warehouse
sold thousands of cartons
when it ran the same deal in
December.
“We hatched this plan after
seeing how well Kiwis responded
to the $5 price as part of our
daily deals promotion, and we
hope plenty of smart and savvy
shoppers get down to The Warehouse
to grab a carton of eggs,”
said company spokesperson
Jenny Epke.
The $5 deal rivals all of New
Zealand’s biggest supermarkets,
with the popular Farmer
Brown branded eggs currently
selling for $8.39 at Countdown
and New World, and $7.59 at
Pak’nSave, according to the
supermarkets’ websites.
“We’re focusing on bringing
grocery prices down in a tough
grocery market, and are striving
to be the cheapest go-to for
breakfast and lunchbox essentials
for Kiwi families,” Epke said.
“We’re tackling the price of
grocery essentials one-by-one –
we’ve got $4.30 butter, $3 milk,
$1.25 bread, $8 cheese and now
$5 eggs as another key staple.
The price of food is a huge
challenge that Kiwi families are
navigating and they deserve to
have access to the essentials at
reliable and affordable prices.”
The $8 cheese is a 700g block
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The Warehouse tries to crack
rivals with a dozen eggs for $5
RUFFLING FEATHERS: The Warehouse is selling cartons
of Farmer Brown fresh colony size 6 eggs for just $5.
PHOTO: NZ HERALD
of Mainland Colby or Edam,
which costs $13.90 at Countdown
and $13.99 at New World
stores.
The latest move by The Warehouse
has been welcomed by
Consumer NZ, which says lower
pricing drives competition.
“New Zealand has been crying
out for more players to take
on the supermarket duopoly,
so we’re pleased to see that The
Warehouse is not only offering
Gemma
Rasmussen
sharp pricing to
their customers
but on staples
like eggs,” head
of advocacy
and research
Gemma Rasmussen
said.
While The
Warehouse
would be making
little money off the sale, it
would be likely to bring in more
customers, she said.
“This is called a ‘loss leader’,
where, despite making a potentially
small profit on this ‘leading’
product, The Warehouse
will attract shoppers to their
store, who will be likely to pick
up other pantry essentials or
fresh produce on their way to
the checkout,” she said.
It is the latest move in The
Warehouse’s attempts to rival
the supermarket duopoly after
launching a fresh produce trial
in six selected stores around the
country in February last year.
The $5 Farmer Brown deal is
available in every Warehouse
store, with a limit of six cartons
per customer.
– NZ Herald
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Double
tragedy for
family after
horror crash
THE TWO people who died in
a crash in North Canterbury on
Monday were two members of the
same family.
Michael Wong, 39, and his
mother-in-law, who was visiting
from Malaysia, were killed in
the crash, while his daughter
Bernice, 7, reportedly has to
undergo multiple surgeries to fix
her hip and leg injuries and her
grandfather is fighting to survive
in ICU.
The crash happened on State
Highway 1 near Sefton.
Michael Wong’s son Gabriel,
10, suffered a broken arm and
possible PTSD from witnessing
the horrible crash, according to
a Givealitlepage set up for wife
Evelyn Wong and her devastated
family.
A friend of Wong’s who set up
the page, which has already raised
more than $14,000, said: “It was
just the eighth day of the new
2024 . . . it was full of hopes and
supposedly a fun summer trip for
the family of Evelyn.”
Police said it appeared one of
the two vehicles involved in the
crash had crossed the centre line.
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Speedy
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rescue
paraglider
• By Dylan Smits
A SURF lifesaver has described
the tricky rescue of a paraglider
in heavy swells who crashed
onto rocks at Taylors Mistake.
Will Simmons and Callum
Gard were on duty on Saturday
when they saw a paraglider in
trouble about 3.30pm.
“We could see him dropping,
dropping, dropping, so we
launched the boat out and got
there as fast as we could,” said
Simmons.
It was a relief the paraglider
managed to land uninjured on
the rocks instead of in the water.
Simmons and Gard arrived
at the site in an inflatable rescue
boat within five minutes.
Simmons held the IRB in position
just long enough for the
paraglider, aged in his 30s, to get
onboard before jetting off.
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Woman mocked for trying to
stop pregnant shark’s death
• By Melissa Nightingale
A WOMAN who tried to
intervene when a pregnant shark
was dragged onto New Brighton
Beach and cut open alive was
sworn at and called an “activist”
and “pathetic woman”.
Members of public were
outraged last week when a video
emerged online of the school
shark thrashing and arching in
pain as a group of people slit its
belly open, allowing dozens of
live baby sharks to spill out onto
the sand.
Those at the scene returned
the pups to the water, but
witness Adele Ross said most of
them were quickly picked off by
seagulls.
Ross was visiting New
Brighton Beach with a friend
when she spotted a commotion
down by the water.
“It looks from a distance
like they were trying to drown
and stab a white dog, it was
incredibly violent,” she said.
“By the time I got there they
had slashed the side of its neck.”
She said the group consisted of
two teenage boys she estimated
to be about 14, and one
“supervising adult”.
“I said ‘what the hell is going
on here?’ He was like ‘mind your
own business, you don’t know
anything about fishing.’”
Ross, who comes from
a hunting and fishing
background, said she tried to
explain to the man the shark
had likely come close to shore
to give birth, and the way they
were killing the shark meant the
meat would be spoiled anyway.
She said the man swore at her,
calling her an “activist” and a
“pathetic woman”.
“I was like ‘well, it’s a waste of
an animal and it’s a waste of the
meat now, can’t you just finish
it?’”
She said the man continued
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HERALD
telling her to mind her own
business, then instructed the
two boys to cut the shark’s belly
open.
One of the boys was shaking
as he tried to cut the shark, and
the other had to take over, she
said.
There was a crowd of people
watching, including some
“really upset children”. “There
was another lady with just tears
streaming down her face. I was
the only one that said anything,
but I’m a six-foot, bloody – quite
a large lady.”
The shark was still alive even
after they’d scooped pups out of
its belly twice, she said.
Ross began taking photos of
the man and explained she was
going to provide them to the
relevant authorities. She said he
quickly left the scene.
The boys soon followed,
carrying what was left of the
shark.
When Ross and her friend
went up onto the pier, they saw
the boys and the man with a
larger group of about 12 other
men, cutting up the shark and
throwing all the meat back into
the ocean.
If she could send them a
message, Ross said she wanted
them to know “that wasn’t the
right way”.
“If this is the sport that
you want your children to
pursue, make sure you have the
knowledge and skills and time
to teach them the correct way.”
She also advised against
catching sharks altogether.
Fisheries New Zealand has
said it will “follow up” with the
people in the video and advise
them on their responsibilities
under the Animal Welfare Act,
but Ross said she believed there
should be a prosecution for the
cruel nature of the shark’s death.
– NZ Herald
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• By Chris Barclay
A NORTH Canterbury harness
racing trainer faces an assault
charge after an altercation with
another industry member inside a
toilet block following a Westport
Trotting Club meeting.
The 33-year-old is due to appear
in the Greymouth District Court
on January 24 after allegedly attacking
another industry member
following the meeting at Patterson
Park on December 28.
It is understood the incident,
which involved another individual,
was related to a domestic issue.
Police confirmed a male received
a concussion and facial bruising.
The alleged victim, who was previously
licenced as a harness racing
trainer by Harness Racing New Zealand,
told The Star he was unwilling
to make any statements at this time
due to the investigations by police
and the Racing Industry Board.
Chief executive Mike
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investigating an alleged assault
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Firefighters’ desperate bid to
save colleague and ‘great mate’
• By Daniel Alvey and Ben
Tomsett
WHEN volunteer firefighters
got the call to attend a medical
emergency, the address was far
too familiar.
It belonged to one of their
own, highly respected senior
firefighter and great mate Gavin
Lack. The 51-year-old had
suffered a major medical event.
Some volunteers raced directly
to Lack’s home in Lincoln, bypassing
normal procedure to go
to the station and depart to the
callout from there.
They worked desperately on
their colleague and were soon
joined by other volunteers and
ambulance paramedics, but Lack
died soon after.
“A couple of us knew straight
away it was Gav’s place so we
went straight to the job and the
truck followed,” Lincoln senior
station officer Kyle Steans said.
“We did what we could but it
wasn’t to be,” said Steans.
Steans said it was one of the
toughest calls he’s ever had to
take in his 25 years in the fire
service.
“It was pretty sad day. The last
few days have been rough for
everyone in the brigade.”
Steans said the brigade had been
focusing on looking after each
other since the tragedy last week.
“We had a debrief at the job,
and after at the station, and some
brigade-based catch ups over the
weekend. A lot of members have
been also checking in, and visiting
others as well.”
Lack’s service with the brigade
spanned 12 years, four months
TRAGIC: Popular volunteer firefighter Gavin Lack died after a sudden major medical event last week.
PHOTOS: LINCOLN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE
and 19 days, from August 17,
2011 to January 4.
Steans said he had known Lack
since before he became a firefighter.
He was kind and gentle.
“He stands out as someone
with a common-sense, practical
approach and a calm demeanour.
I can’t recall ever seeing him angry,
even during moments when
he might have been frustrated.
He’s a fantastic person to work
with, and we’ve been good mates
from the start,” he said.
Lack was passionate about
photography, which is how he
became a volunteer firefighter.
When the Lincoln station
sounded, Lack would turn up,
follow the crews to a fire which
he would then photograph.
He soon became their official
brigade photographer and
eventually joined the brigade as
operational support.
In 2016 he graduated as a
firefighter and eventually worked
his way up to become a senior
firefighter.
Lack also became a Fire and
Emergency NZ staff member,
having roles as a fire investigator
in the risk reduction team, in
logistics and as a member of
the Urban Search and Rescue
team.
Steans said Lack quickly rose
to senior level within the brigade,
and undoubtedly had the
potential to achieve even more.
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RARE VISIT: Bottlenose dolphins frolicking in the sun
captivated swimmers and jet ski riders at Akaroa Harbour’s
French Bay on Sunday.
PHOTOS: MOLLY KENNEDY/NICK TIPPING/RNZ
Bottlenose dolphins delight onlookers
A RARE visit by bottlenose
dolphins to Akaroa Harbour
has delighted swimmers and
kayakers.
The pod was estimated to be
made up of as many as 100 of the
dolphins and was seen just after
7am on Sunday near the Akaroa
lighthouse and wharf.
The animals were feeding in
the water directly off Akaroa
township by about 9.30am
and moved towards the
heads after about an hour, but
stayed in the area until the
afternoon.
The dolphins were followed by
several boaties, kayakers and jet
ski riders.
The endangered Hector’s
dolphins are often seen in
Akaroa Harbour, but it is very
unusual to find bottlenose
dolphins there.
George Waghorn, part owner
and skipper at Akaroa Dolphins,
said it had been about a year
since a smaller pod was seen in
the same area.
He said the dolphins had put
on a show for the sightseers, who
were delighted to see them.
“It was pretty amazing to see
them. They were jumping and
hanging around, and even
our 2-year-old daughter got
to go for a ride on the dinghy
and she was screaming and
loving it.
“They looked all really healthy
– they were doing front flips,
back flips, belly flops, side flops
tail slaps.”
The pod had left the harbour
by Sunday afternoon, but
Waghorn was now expecting
bottlenose dolphin sightings to
become more common in the
area.
– RNZ

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A RESEARCH team has received
$360,000 in Marsden funding
to develop technology to assess
and inform water use and
infrastructure.
Canterbury University senior
lecturer Dr Derek Li and Professor
Pedro Lee are using technology
to combat water loss and a
lack of knowledge across water
infrastructure in New Zealand.
Twenty per cent of drinking
water is lost to leakage, 90 per
cent of the piping network is
unable to provide accurate data
on its condition and 50 per cent
of water use is unmetered, meaning
there is extremely limited
knowledge on water use across
the country.
Li, the principal investigator
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electricity industry, where usage
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urban settings the general consumer
has little understanding
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paying for it.
“When we don’t know how we
use water, we don’t care, because
we don’t have feedback about
that information,” he said.
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to continue previous research
from the first round of Marsden
funding they received for remote
sensing technology; exploring
a discovery from the initial research
where the ability to track
pressure signals when taps were
turned on or off was uncovered.
The technology being developed
will continuously and simultaneously
extract water usage
and pipeline conditions, simply
by listening to background pressure
noise in the network.
It means a detailed picture can
be formed of household water
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Researchers aim to plug the
leak in water infrastructure
PLUGGING THE GAPS: Canterbury University senior
lecturer Dr Derek Li, alongside professor Pedro Lee, is using
technology to combat water loss.
PHOTO: UC
use and the percentages that are
used from the garden sprinklers
to showers and toilets across
New Zealand. The information
received will inform water
conservation strategies and
provide accurate asset condition
information.
Said Li: “There are two contributions
to this; the first is broken
infrastructure – these pipelines
(in New Zealand) were deployed
50-70 years ago and they’re quite
old – and the second is the excessive
usage of water.”
The technology would also
provide the ability to monitor
water use during times of
drought, ensuring usage is
optimised.
Li and the team has been using
existing piping networks across
Canterbury University and the
wider Canterbury region to test
the technology. He successfully
deployed it in the Waimakariri
District, finding two pipes in
poor condition which burst
within a few weeks of being
identified.
“These algorithms will be
trained and tested using a
database established through
comprehensive experiments,
supported by the state-of-the-art
laboratory and real-world water
supply networks at the University
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said.
The technology will provide
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asset condition information to
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ageing water pipeline networks.
NEWS 13
Bumper
holiday
season in
Kaikōura
• By David Hill
KAIKŌURA IS “absolutely
pumping” as tourists flock back
to the seaside resort, mayor
Craig Mackle says.
Mackle said the town was
the busiest he had seen it for
several years, following the 7.8
magnitude earthquake in 2016
and Covid-19 restrictions.
“The place is absolutely pumping.
I haven’t seen it this busy in
a long time. It is wonderful.’’
Destination Kaikōura manager
Lisa Bond and chairwoman
Lynette Buurman said local
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summer without the staff shortages
of the past few years.
The town has hosted eight
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summer, and another nine are
scheduled.
Buurman is also business
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and jog at the same time but it becomes more laborious so you tend to shut up and concentrate more on your
rhythm and holding your pace
LeveL monday wednesday Thursday saTurday
Beginner
12km Jog/run
Intermediate
12km
Jog/run
6km
walk
6km/12km
30 min
Walk 3 min x 6
Jog 2 min x 6
30 min
Easy jog
20 min
Walk 3 min, Jog 2 min
(repeat 4 times)
6km 14 min (light)
12km 40 min (light)
48 min
Walk 4 min x 8
Jog 2 min x 8
40 min
Easy Jog
30 min
Walk 3 min, Jog 2 min
(repeat 6 times)
6km 15 min (mod)
12km 30 min (light)
40-45 min
Walk
20 min
Easy Jog
40 min
Walk
6km 20 min (mod)
12km 40 min (light)
45min
Walk 3 min x 9
Run 2 min x 9
55 min
Easy Jog
30 min
Walk 3 min, Jog 2 min
(repeat 6 times)
6km 30min (light)
12km 60min (light)
To achieve this goal
you need to develop
some awareness around
the basic requirements
of exercising for health
and fitness. First and
foremost this has to do
with 3 key principles:
1. How often do you train? To
improve your level of health and
fitness you will need to aim for
4 sessions per week. 2 or 3 sessions per
week will only maintain what you have and
1 session per week is definitely not sufficient.
2. How long are your sessions? The duration
of your sessions will generally build towards
between 30 and 50 minutes with one longer
session of 60-80 minutes.
3. What is the right intensity to train at? The
good thing about the programme is that all
your runs will be done at submaximal pace,
also called conversation pace. That means a
pace where you can still talk. If you can’t talk
you are going too fast and you are likely to
come to a grinding halt sooner or later.
This programme and accompanying information are written
as a guide only. If you are concerned about your health at
any stage please undergo a health check with your GP.
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trained in assisting you to make the right
choice. Comfort is an important part of
your choice and only you can feel that. If
you have issues with your feet you might
decide to consult a podiatrist to get
more professional advice regarding the
best footwear for you.
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(www.sportsclinic.co.nz):
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• By Sam Coughlan
CHRISTCHURCH United’s new
head coach is determined to keep
playing his way, despite a change
of scenery.
Ryan Edwards has joined the
club ahead of the 2024 season,
making the move from Petone
FC, where he oversaw huge
improvements – based around a
high-tempo style of football.
“I am a huge believer in football
being enjoyable for the players
to play, and entertaining for
the spectators to watch,” he said.
United had a slower tempo
last year, playing out from the
goalkeeper and centre-backs, but
the players shouldn’t have much
difficulty adapting to the new
style of play, Edwards said.
“Petone played out from the
back every time so there’s a similarity
in that respect.
“They already have the foundations
so it’s just about learning
the new formations and shapes
and the tempo will come with
practise.”
United won ‘the treble’ last
year – the Southern League,
Chatham Cup and English Cup
– under former coaches Paul Ifill
and Ekow Quainoo, but Edwards
says there’s no pressure for his
new team to be at that level and
win titles straightaway.
“The pressure is more around
achieving different priorities
for the club and for the specific
group.
“I like to see things with a
long-term lens, and so the pressure
for me is around achieving
all those priorities of growing
the academy space, achieving
on-field success and engaging
with the club, the academy and
the community from a first-team
perspective.”
Under the 34-year-old’s guidance,
Petone went from ninth in
Wellington’s Central League to
sixth in his second season then
fourth last year – gaining them
a spot in the National League at
the end of last season.
Edwards said it was a “very
hard” decision to leave all that
progress behind.
“The club wanted me to stay
on.
“I had a three-year contract
that they were wanting to roll
over for another year, and things
were going really well.
“The team had been growing
a lot, and the club had grown a
lot since I’d come in and I was
pretty confident that we were in
a good place to maybe even win
the Central League this year,” he
said.
But after 16 years of living
in the capital, it was time for a
change.
Edwards only moved to
Christchurch this week, but has
already touched base with most
of his players.
“I had phone calls with most of
the group and I was down here
briefly prior to Christmas to sit
down with as many players as I
could.”
His team will be without
a number of last year’s stars
though – National League top
scorer Sam Philip has moved to
Auckland for work, while fellow
forwards Eddie Wilkinson,
Daniel MacLennan and Eoghan
Stokes join defender Aaron
O’Driscoll in relocating to Australia.
Goalkeeper Scott Morris has
signed for English club Stoke
City, joining the reserves of the
championship team.
Edwards said a lot of their
replacements will come from
within.
“I’ve got a bit of a feel for the
academy now, but I’m going to
have a good watch in the preseason
period, and I quite like
the idea of promoting a lot of
academy players,” he said.
• Christchurch United’s
Southern League season
starts on March 30
CHAMPIONS: Christchurch
United won three
major competitions last
season – the Southern
League, the English Cup
and the Chatham Cup.
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SPORT
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Madondo, O’Hagan stand out at classic
• By Sam Coughlan
• By Sam Coughlan
HIGH JUMPER Keeley
O’Hagan is aiming big after
setting a new competition record
at the classic.
The Old Boys Athletic representative
jumped 1.80m in her
first event of the season – easing
past the old record of 1.69m set
by South Canterbury’s Leanne
McKenzie in 2019.
But she says she’s only just getting
started.
“This was my season opener
for my full approach, it’s only
early in the season and we don’t
YOUNG SPRINT star AJ
Madondo is shocked at the speed
of his success following triumph
in the 100m and 200m events at
the Lovelock Classic in Timaru.
The races were the first time
the 17-year-old from Christ’s
College has raced in a senior
men’s competition and he said he
didn’t have high expectations.
“Once I got out there, I was
quite nervous, but I think I got
the nerves out.
“I’m honestly shocked to have
gone and done the double, but all
glory to God,” he said.
Madondo blitzed his opposition
in the 100m, finishing in
10.97 seconds in his best event,
and pulled out all the stops for
the 200m.
He wasn’t the favourite going
in but a time of 21.84 seconds
was enough to beat favourite
Angus Lyver, who finished in
21.91 seconds.
Said Madondo: “It was a close
race for me and Angus. He runs
21.1 and I only run 21.7, so it was
a big underdog sort of performance.”
The youngster has just finished
year 13 at Christ’s College and
plans to study software engineering
at a college in America.
“I’ve been looking at a few
really anticipate insanely high
heights at the moment,” she said.
In her final event of 2023,
colleges that have sent offers
my way, and I’m just narrowing
down the schools to see what sort
of programme I’ll be doing,” he
said.
Madondo has a stacked finish
to the 2023/2024 season in the
next few months.
“I’ve got the Capital Classic
in Wellington, and the International
Track Meet in February,
and there’ll be minor interclub
competitions in between there
for preparation.
“And then we’ve got club
nationals in March and
potentially under-20 worlds (in
August) depending on how I go
qualifying time-wise,” he said.
HIGH FLYER:
O’Hagan set
her PB of
1.89m at the
Birmingham
Commonwealth
Games in 2022,
but is hoping
to beat it this
year in time
to qualify for
the Olympics.
PHOTO: GETTY
O’Hagan comfortably won
the Christchurch interclub
competition, jumping 23cm
TALENT: AJ Madondo racing for Christ’s College at the New
Zealand secondary schools track and field championships in
December.
PHOTO: SIMON BREEN/PODIUM PHOTOGRAPHY ​
Olympics the target for promising high jumper
higher than second-placed Zara
McDonnell.
The 29-year-old has a
personal-best jump of 1.89m,
set at the Birmingham
Commonwealth Games in 2022
but believes she’s set to beat it.
“All signs and training are
tracking pretty well, so I’m
expecting to be able to pop out a
PB or two this year.”
O’Hagan has two main goals
this year.
“All my preparation is going
towards this year’s Olympic
Games,” she said.
“Get the New Zealand record,
and make the Olympic team.”
The national record currently
stands at 1.92m, set in 1991 by
Tania Murray and has long been
a goal for O’Hagan.
The Olympic qualifying mark
stands at 1.97m, but if O’Hagan
finishes among the top 16
ranked athletes who fail to reach
that mark before the cut-off of
June 30, she will qualify for the
games.
She will next be in action at
the Jumps To Music event in
Hawera on January 24, followed
by Cook’s Classic in Whanganui
on January 27.
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BACK TO
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2024 EDITION

18 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
Chisnallwood
Intermediate
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Merrin School - New
playground equipment
Established as a Junior High School,
Chisnallwood is specifically designed to
meet the needs of students in their preadolescent
years. This design has been
carefully developed over many years
and is based on the best that has been
seen in New Zealand and Internationally.
By enrolling at this school you are
opening doorways to opportunities that
will prepare you fully for secondary and
beyond. A well-balanced mixture of
specialist and home room teaching in
this highly resourced environment will
capture your interest and attention in a
manner that will ensure your success.
Recognised as a leader in its field,
Chisnallwood is nationally renowned
for its achievements particularly in the
areas of music, the arts, sport and all
academic endeavours. This success
is brought about by the quality of the
resources we have and the commitment
of the highly trained and dedicated
teaching staff.
Our values of Respect, Relationships,
Responsibilities and Resilience (Our 4Rs)
enable our students to fulfill our motto
which is to challenge the margins of
time and explore what is beyond.
By Loretta & Enzo
For quite a while we have been waiting
to update our newest playground.
Recently, we raised enough money to
purchase new playground equipment,
such as a roundabout, steel spinner,
bouncing surfboards, and a wood log
see-saw. When the items were first put
in, there was a rush to the roundabout,
with many children queuing up, and five
or six people on it at once. The spider
web used to be the main attraction
of the playground, but it was kicked
out of the spotlight with the arrival of
the roundabout and new equipment.
Overall, the new playground additions
are an excellent way to spend our lunch
and morning tea breaks.
Kirkwood Intermediate -
School of Choice
Kirkwood
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Our school year starts with ‘meet the
teacher’ for all students.
Book a 15 minute meeting online, on either
Wednesday 31 January or Thursday 1
February. Details are in the Orientation
Information which will be emailed to you
end of December – beginning of January.
LATE ENROLMENTS
We will accept in zone enrolments at
both Year 7 and Year 8. Currently we
have limited spaces for out of zone Year
7 students. Feel welcome to contact the
school office after 29 January 2024.
Phone 348 7718
school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
www.kirkwood.school.nz
Phil Tappenden, Principal
Welcome to 2024
Tuesday 30th January
& Wednesday 31st January
Kanohi ki te kanohi
(face to face meetings)
book online or via the school office
Thursday 1st February
School begins for classes
Tuesday 6th February
Waitangi Day (School Closed)
Enquiries: please contact
Merrin School
03 358 8369
www.merrin.school.nz
Kirkwood Intermediate is a very well
resourced school where all of our
practices are based on solid educational
foundations. We have nine specialist
Technology classrooms, a safe and
vibrant community feel, and stable
professional leadership.
We are an inclusive school with mixed
ability classes, programmes to extend
and enrich all of our children and lots
of opportunities in sport, cultural and
academic areas.
Because we are a state, co-educational
intermediate school, everything we do,
everything we have, and all of our plans
for the future are designed for children
aged 10 -13 years old – our Year 7 and
8 students often called the ‘emerging
adolescent’. These wonderful children
are going through a real growth spurt:
intellectually, emotionally and physically.
The staff at Kirkwood choose to work
with these children, and recognise the
very special attributes and challenges
of this age group. High standards of
behaviour are maintained and our
children are well known for being
respectful, polite and pleasant.
Our children choose to come here after
seeing something about our school
that appeals to them, and I believe our
reputation is second to none. Come and
visit our school and see for yourself what
makes Kirkwood the great school it is.
Chisnallwood
intermediate sChool
Chisnallwood Intermediate School
welcomes students to the 2024 school year.
Year 8 Students commence
Wed 31 January at 8:40am
Year 7 Students commence
Wed 31 January at 11:30am
For further information contact:
The Principal
Breezes Road, Christchurch
Phone: 3884-199
E.mail: kim@chisnallwood.school.nz
Website: www.chisnallwood.school.nz
“A school proud of its academic,
cultural and sporting success”
Te Oraka
Shirley
Intermediate
Term 1 2024 Start Dates
Monday 29th January Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews
for Year 7 and new Year 8 students.
Tuesday 30th January 9am - 2.45pm Year 7 and new Year 8
students will spend the day in their new learning base.
Wednesday 31st January 9am - 2.45pm Whole school begins.
Year 7 and 8 students.
School Office will be open Monday 22nd January
10am - 2pm for any new enrolments.
Enrolment forms at school office or
www.sis.school.nz | 03 385 2229 | office@sis.school.nz
Full and satisfying lives

BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Thursday January 11 2024 The Star 19
Welcome! Bible seminars
2024
Hillmorton High School -
Building for the future
We are a group of people who love
reading our Bibles together. Our aim is
to equip you with a sound grasp of the
Bible, God’s Word to mankind. You are
invited to join us on a learning journey
in 2024, covering a range of topics, from
how to effectively read the Bible, the
very beginnings of mankind, history,
archaeology, language and narratives,
the interpretation of prophecies, to God’s
promises and what these things mean
for you.
Studying the Bible has many benefits if
we choose to hear and understand – it
gives us wisdom and guidance for this
life, promotes our mental well-being,
helps us find calm in times of stress,
gives us hope and most importantly,
gives us an understanding of who God
really is, and who his son Jesus really is.
Courses are run at an individual’s
pace over school terms. We target key
questions that you may have always
wanted answered and encourage active
participation and enquiring minds. All
course materials will be supplied free of
charge and with no obligation.
At Hillmorton High School we are
committed to our strategic vision of
“With our communities we nurture
well-rounded and accomplished young
people, prepared and re4ady for life”.
We offer a broad curriculum and a large
array of sports and other co-curricular
activities from music and the arts,
robotics to science club, debating to
Evolocity and beyond.
To help us in making our vision a reality
for all learners, we need the modern
facilities to match, and we are fortunate
to be able to work with architect
Baldasso Cortese Noordanus, They
won the Learning Environments Aoteroa
NZ award for a building greater than 8
million for our large Middle Aonga Ake
Construction of our large sports
centre (two full basketball courts, two
classrooms and a weights/exercise gym
is well underway. Then we begin our
new Science building, followed by an
Arts and Culture building. These stateof-the-art
facilities will help our talented
and passionate teachers to truly nurture
our young people, preparing them for
the future.
While the look of the school will change
significantly over the next few years, we
will retain our inclusive culture where
we welcome students from an array
of backgrounds. At Hillmorton High
School we all learn from and with each
other every day, ensuring our learners
are prepared for a diverse and ever
changing world.
Seeds in
GENESIS
F R E E
1 0
- W E E K
C O U R S E
HILLMORTON HIGH SCHOOL
BACK TO SCHOOL 2024
We are open for instruction from Monday 29th January at 10am.
Year groups will return during these first dates at the following times:
I want to learn to read the Bible.
Where do I start?
If this is you, come join us on this free 10-week
course and begin to understand the big Bible
picture and its meaning for you.
Don‘t have a Bible? No problem, a Bible
will be provided.
Read Thrill Explore
the book of beginnings
with us, the seed plot of
the Bible.
Study Think Contact
the foundation and
building blocks of world
history.
TWO LOCATIONS
Upper Riccarton Library
71 Main South Road
Course starts:
Tuesday, 13 February
7.30pm
at learning God‘s good
news for the earth.
about the roots of our
own society and culture.
Rolleston Community Centre
94 Rolleston Drive
Course starts:
Thursday, 8 February
10.30am
the origin of humankind
and the source of our
problems today.
0508 467 735
bibleeducationnz
@gmail.com
Sponsored by
Christchurch West
Christadelpians
Year level Dates to attend Time Additional info
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Wednesday 31 January
Thursday 1 February
Friday 2 February
Thursday 1 February
Friday 2 February
Wednesday 31 January
Thursday 1 February
Friday 2 February
10am – 2pm
10am – 2pm
10am – 2pm
Friday 2 February 10am – 2pm
Monday 29 -
Tuesday 30 January
Tuesday 30 January
Thursday 1 -
Friday 2 February
Tuesday 30 January
Thursday 1 -
Friday 2 February
10am – 2pm
10am – 2pm
10am – 2pm
Mihi whakatau for all new Year 7 students
WG activities/routines/team building
WG activities/routines/team building
WG activities/routines/team building
WG activities/routines/team building
Mihi whakatau for all Year 9 Students
WG activities/routines/team building
WG activities/routines/team building
WG activities/routines/team building
Course confirmation only
(only if emailed by HOY)
Yr 12 & 13 - Peer Support students only
Yr 12 & 13 – course confirmation only
Yr 12 & 13 - Peer Support only
Yr 12 & 13 – course confirmation only
All Timetable Lessons Resume fully on Monday 5th February. Start times vary slightly:
Year 7 9:20am (P1) Year 10 9:20am (P1) Year 13 11:40am (P3)
Year 8 9:20am (P1
Year 11 9:20am (P1)
Year 9 9:20am (P1) Year 12 10:15am (P2)
Tankerville Rd, Hoon Hay, Christchurch. Ph: 03 338 5119.
Email: admin@hillmorton.school.nz www.hillmorton.school.nz

20 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Left to Right: Daniel Lough - Head
Prefect, Emma Boswell - Head Prefect,
Saissha Gupta - Deputy Head Prefect,
Sebastian Enoka - Deputy Head Prefect
Burnside
High School
2024 Head
Students
The newly appointed 2024 prefect team all recognise
the vast array of opportunities at Burnside High
School and have each made the most of their time in
the junior divisions. Head Prefect Daniel Lough has
enjoyed taking on many of these experiences, meeting
new people and learning new skills throughout his
time here. “I have been able to travel around NZ with
school teams for cross-country and football. I have
also tried new things like competing in Mathematics
and Economics competitions, debating at the Model
EU Forum, playing in a band, and taking on a sport
I had never played before”. Through this role he is
excited to bring many different groups together from
across the school, and to encourage students to get
involved in the amazing experiences Burnside has to
offer.
Head Prefect Emma Boswell is constantly amazed by
the amount of opportunities available to the students
at Burnside High School. She is heavily involved
in the Drama Department including Drama Club,
the Sheilah Winn competition, Showquest and has
done Theatresports in the past. “I feel so honoured
to be a part of a school that offers such incredible
opportunities. Through taking part in a variety of
activities I have been able to meet amazing people
whom I’ve really enjoyed getting to know. I love
learning about people and am in awe of the inclusivity
of people at Burnside High School”. She is excited for
next year to welcome the new students and hopes to
be a role model for students around the school.
Deputy Head Prefect Sebastian Enoka enjoys
making the most of Burnside High School’s nurturing
atmosphere through goal setting and being in a team
environment. He has been involved in both sports
and music playing junior cricket and as a member
of the Senior Boys Basketball team and being in
the Contemporary Band. He has had the ability to
collaborate with a vast array of students from different
backgrounds and interests. “I am super excited to
be a part of this group and to work with the wider
senior leadership team. I hope to positively contribute
to our school as a team player, be a good example
for younger students, and I look forward to getting
to know a wide range of people from multiple year
levels”.
Deputy Head Prefect Saissha Gupta believes that
Burnside’s large size allows for many students to
achieve well academically and demonstrate a wide
range of leadership qualities and strengths. “I believe
that my dedication to education has been supported
by the numerous academic programs that are on offer.”
Transitioning from her role as a North Prefect in 2023
to Deputy Head Prefect this year, she anticipates the
opportunity to connect with fellow leaders in the
OneSchools network across Canterbury. “Within the
Burnside community, I hope other students will see
me as a familiar face who can turn to for help, advice
or just a fun chat.” She wishes to serve as a role model
for other students and encourage them to take full
advantage of the resources Burnside High School
provides to unlock their full potential.
Leaders in Learning
Start of the 2024 School Year
School will begin on Tuesday 30 January 2024. Year levels will be required to attend as outlined below. From Tuesday 30 January, all
students must be in full, correct school uniform. Year 13 students must be in correct dress code.
8.15am
Year 9 students assemble near the cabbage trees - Tī Kōuka - for the Mihi Whakatau
Tuesday 30 January
8.15am Year 10, 11, 12, 13 students NEW to Burnside assemble near the cabbage trees -
Tī Kōuka - for the Mihi Whakatau
9.30am - 2.40pm
Year 9 students Orientation Programme
Wednesday 31 January
9.30am - 10am
8.15am - 2.40pm
Year 10-13 NEW students Orientation with the Deans
Full time table will run for all Year 9 students beginning with an Assembly in
the Aurora Centre. All Year 9 students to bring devices
Thursday 1 February 8.15am - 2.40pm Year 9-10 Time tabled classes. All year groups to bring devices. Year 10 begin
with an Assembly in the Aurora Centre
Friday 2 February 8.15am - 2.40pm Time tabled classes for ALL year levels beginning with form time (Week A)
Monday 5 February Time tabled classes for ALL year levels (Week B)
Tuesday 6 February
Waitangi Day Observed - School Closed
Wednesday 7 February Time tabled classes for ALL year levels (Week B)
Thursday 8 February
Friday 9 February
Time tabled classes for ALL year levels
Time tabled classes for ALL year levels
School Office
The office is open from 9.00am to 3.00pm from Wednesday 10th
January 2024. Normal office hours will resume from Monday 29
January 2024. Please telephone (03) 358 8383 for all enquiries.
Uniform Shop Hours
The uniform shop will be open before Term
1 starts. Please refer to website for further
dates and opening times. Eftpos is available.

BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Thursday January 11 2024 The Star 21
Linwood High
School 1954 -
Te Aratai College
2024: a proud
history of 70 years
Kia ora e te whānau. Nau mai haere mai ki Te Aratai
College – Welcome to Te Aratai College.
Te Aratai College is a place where every learner is
known and valued as an individual and where whānauschool
relationships matter. From Linwood High
School 1954 to our re-opening as Te Aratai College in
2022, our kura continues its proud history as we help
our community’s rangatahi - young people create their
futures.
Te Aratai College is inspiring from the 650-seat
theatre-standard auditorium to the sunny student
centre and student-friendly courtyards. Our
design puts into practice Ngā Uara - our Values:
Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga, Rangatiratanga and
Tūrangawaewae for personalised learner success. It
reflects the name gifted to us by Ngāi Tūāhuriri when
we returned to our Aldwins Rd site in 2022 after our
rebuild - Te Aratai College, Pathway to the Sea.
Of course, buildings alone do not necessarily
improve education. The relationship with the
teacher – he tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata – and
the personalisation of learning are the key for this.
However, there is also no doubt that buildings and
spaces that arise from these community values of
relationships and personalisation contribute hugely to
learner success.
Individuals learn best when who they are – language,
culture, identity – is affirmed. Enhancing the mana
and dignity of the individual is at the heart of Te Aratai
College.
Therefore Te Aratai College believes in a strengthsbased,
pathwayed curriculum starting with each
learner’s strengths. Education at our school is about
seeing the whole person – whakapapa, classroom
learning, sport, music, drama. These developmentally
positive experiences nurture and enrich learners by
contextualising their learning. In this way the learning is
meaningful to the individual and strengths-based.
Our school’s Year 7-13 personalized curriculum creates
aspiration and community. There is age-appropriate
educational and social continuity and multiple
opportunities for leadership so students excel and
develop independence.
We are pleased that our community is valuing our
school’s direction resulting in significant roll-growth,
doubling over the recent years. This has meant that
Stage 2 of our building programme is underway and
Stage 3 will follow.
At Te Aratai College all learners can make their mark
whether academic, cultural or sporting and set their
direction for life after secondary school. Our leavers
are confident and well-prepared for the future, for their
futures.
Back to School Dates for 2024
New Enrolments for 2024
Monday, 22nd January, the school’s office opens.
New learners to Te Aratai College for 2024 who have
not yet enrolled, please phone the school on (03)
982 0100 from Monday, 22nd January, to complete
enrolment forms and arrange an enrolment interview
appointment.
The Uniform Shop Holiday Hours
From Monday 18th December 2023 onwards to 21st
December 2023, weekdays only 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
From Monday, 8th January 2024 onwards to Friday,
26th January 2024, weekdays only 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Closed Monday, 29th January and Tuesday,
30th January 2024.
Outside of hours by appointment only phone:
(03) 982 0100 ext 866 or 022 027 3371
Year 12/13 Course Confirmation
Who: ALL Year 12 and 13 students attending Te Aratai College in 2024. Whānau
are also welcome.
When: Wednesday, 31st January, 2024 11:00 am-2:00 pm or Thursday, 1st
February, 11:00 am-2 pm, 2024.
Where: Library
Why: To ensure all Year 12 and 13 students are in appropriate courses that
support their learning, tertiary and career pathways. Students MUST attend
course confirmation before they attend classes.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Deputy Principal, Ms
Melissa Young by phone (03) 982 0100 Ext. 831 or yg@linwoodcollege.school.nz
Mihi Whakatau
For all new students and their whānau
Thursday, 1st February, 2024 from 9:00 am. All new learners (Year 7-13)
and their whānau are asked to be at school by 8:45 am. We will begin with
a mihi whakatau at 9:00 am. All new learners and their whānau are asked
to meet at the school entry. The mihi whakatau will be followed by kai and
whanaungatanga (meet and greet), finishing at approximately 11:00 am.
New Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 student asTTle
Testing
Thursday, 1st February, 2024 from 11:00 am (after the mihi
whakatau). This is for new Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 students who haven’t
already been to school for testing during 2023. Please meet
outside reception. This will finish by approximately 12:30 pm.
Full School Day begins
Friday, 2nd February, 2024 8:45 am-3:00 pm for all students.
Daily Classes Classes in 2023 start at 8:45 am. Learners are to be
at school by 8:35 am daily. Every school day finishes at 3:00 pm
except for Wednesday which finishes at 2:35 pm.
Waitangi Day Observed (Holiday)
Tuesday, 6th February, 2024

22 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Papanui High School -
Our school, our success,
our responsibility
“Our aim is simple... to provide the best
education possible for every student.”
At Papanui High School positive
relationships are at the forefront of
what we do. Connecting through a
responsive local curriculum we provide
an opportunity for all students to learn
in a productive and future-focused
environment.
The opportunity to learn from
an innovative and broad
curriculum is critical to
providing a pathway
that meets each
student’s individual
needs. Papanui High
School allows for a
greater range and
flexibility in subject
choice including
the utilization of
the secondary/
tertiary interface. This
reinforces the philosophy
underpinning personalised
learning and is strongly
supported by understanding our
students’ interests, passions, talents, and
ultimately their career aspirations.
We understand that for effective
learning to take place, it has to be
implemented in such a way that
students will be highly engaged. The
school does this in a ‘forward thinking’
way by creating learning environments
that allow our students to see value
in what they do and achieve. Papanui
“PRIDE” is what we represent, and we
demonstrate this by having young adults
PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL
START OF SCHOOL YEAR 2024
NB: SENIOR STUDENTS (Year 11 – 13). The Senior Course Tutor will
be available on the 23rd and 24th January for course changes. Other
students may receive an email to advise them of an appointment time on
the 25th or 26th January.
Monday 22 January - School Office opens
Tuesday 23 January – Thursday 25 January
Peer Support training camp
Monday 29 January
Staff Only Day
Tuesday 30 January
Year 9 students and new students report in full uniform to Hall - 9.00am
Pōwhiri for ALL new students – 9.00am
New students (Year 10-13) finish at 12.30pm
Year 9 students finish at 2.30pm
Wednesday 31 January
Year 9 students report to form classes at 8.30am
Year 12 students report to hall in uniform at 9.00am – 10.30am
Year 13 students report to hall at 10.00am – 11.30am
Thursday 1 February
Year 9 students report to form classes at 8.30am
Year 10 students report to hall in uniform at 9.00am – 10.30am
Year 11 students report to hall in uniform at 10.00am – 11.30am
Friday 2 February
Timetable starts
Tuesday 6 February
Waitangi Day observed
Papanui High School
30 Langdons Road, Christchurch 8053
Tel: (03) 352 6119
Email: admin@papanui.school.nz
leave our school as confident learners
who have gained the appropriate
qualifications and social skills to
become valued contributing members
of society.
All that we do here is reinforced by
positive relationships, an ethos of caring,
cultural responsiveness, inclusion, and
high expectations. The school highly
values the connectedness between
curricular and co-curricular
learning and forming
partnerships with our wider
school community. We
have a philosophical
understanding that the
holistic development
of the student is
critical to individual
success.
The school is working
hard to consolidate
recent initiatives to
ensure sustained and
continuous improvement.
You are invited to view our
website, school charter, ERO report,
and/or contact the school for more
information.
In 2024 we are looking forward to
welcoming new students along with a
new principal Mr Robert Gilbert. Robert
returns to Christchurch after serving
as Deputy Principal at Tauranga Boys’
College for the past eight years. He has
a background in the Arts, and previously
held positions of responsibility at Aranui
High School and Rangi Ruru Girls’
School.
Mairehau - Principal’s china
delegation strengthens
educational bonds
In September, a Principal’s Delegation
from Canterbury and Otago undertook
a remarkable journey to China in
collaboration with the Christchurch
Chinese Consulate, the Christchurch
Sister Schools Council, Selwyn District
Council, and the Beijing Language
and Culture University. This delegation
aimed to deepen educational
connections and foster friendships
between the two nations. We followed
in the footsteps of Rewi Alley, a great
friend of China.
The trip provided a profound
exploration of China’s
rich and diverse culture,
emphasising its traditions,
customs, and heritage.
The focus was on the
importance of cultural pride
and mutual understanding.
The cultivation of mutual
friendship and collaboration between
New Zealand and Chinese educational
centres was a highlight, reflecting Rewi
Alley’s legacy in fostering international
connections. Positive relationships
forged during the visit are poised to
enhance future collaboration.
Establishing and renewing sister-school
relationships between New Zealand
and Chinese schools was pivotal. These
partnerships hold immense potential for
promoting cultural exchange, personal
growth, and academic excellence,
Monday
22 January
Monday
29 January
Tuesday
30 January
Wednesday
31 January
Thursday
1 February
Friday
2 February
Monday
5 February
Tuesday
6 February
Mairehau High School
Starting dates for 2024
Our students and whānau value our traditional classroom spaces,
the small class sizes and the support each child is shown as an individual.
‘Mairetia e te mātauranga - Be fragrant with wisdom.’
The school office opens for 2024
Staff Only Day
Year 13 Leadership Camp begins (two nights)
Staff Only Day
All Year 12 students report to the school hall for confirmation of subjects:
10.30am - 12.30pm. Year 13 students who are not attending Leadership Camp
should also come in to confirm subjects.
• Year 9 students: Peer support/orientation programme 8.45am start
• Year 13 students: Peer support programme
• Kapahaka students (Years 10 - 13) meeting 12.30pm - 2.30pm
• New students’ orientation
School buses are running and school lunches are available.
All students report to Waikākāriki in school uniform at 8.45 am for a pōwhiri to
welcome new staff and students. Parents are welcome.
Following the pōwhiri, year-level assemblies and/or wā whanau meetings will
be held, followed by timetabled classes for all year levels.
School buses are running and school lunches are available.
Staff Only Day: Restorative Practices Training
Waitangi Day - school closed
consistent with Rewi Alley’s vision.
Visits to iconic historical and cultural
sites, including the Great Wall of China
and the Forbidden City, provided a deep
appreciation for China’s rich history
and natural beauty. These experiences
underscored the importance of
preserving cultural heritage and
celebrating the beauty of the natural
environment.
The Principal’s delegation trip
embodied a leadership
philosophy focused on holistic
well-being, personal growth,
and values of cultural pride,
open communication, and
mutual understanding.
The experiences and
relationships formed during
the journey are poised to have
a lasting impact on Mairehau High
School and other schools, serving as
a testament to Rewi Alley’s enduring
legacy and his role in paving the
way for New Zealand schools to
build friendships and collaborations
on an international scale. China’s
transformative and culturally enriching
experience aligns seamlessly with our
school’s commitment to excellence and
global understanding.
It was a privilege and honour to be a
member of the Delegation.
“Come and join our small, caring, inclusive school. We value individuality and diversity, and will really get to know
your child.” – Harry Romana, Principal
Mairehau Our Mission statement: High “For School, all students 440 to value Hills themselves Road, and Christchurch others, to know they can 8052. excel,
Tel: (03) 3853145;
and
Email:
to reach their
admin@mairehau.school.nz
full potential”
Mr Harry Romana - Tumuaki / Principal

Thursday January 11 2024 The Star 23
Hagley College 2024
Enrolment
Day
9.00am
30
-3.00pm
Year 12, 13 and Adult students
January
Tuesday
Contact us for an Appointment
Our Enrolment Centre re-opens
on January 17th at 9.00am.
Please phone us on (03) 364 5156
to find out what you need to bring or visit
www.hagley.school.nz/enrolment/senior-college-enrolments24/
Hagley College Start Dates and Times 2024
2 0 2 4
29 Jan
17 Jan
YEAR 9
Tuesday
30 January
At Home
Wednesday
31 January
9.30am – Gym 2
Year 9 & 10HG Mihi
Whakatau and
Orientation
BBQ Lunch provided
2.00pm – released
Thursday
1 February
Year 9 & 10HG
Orientation
Programme
8.30am – 3.00pm
Friday
2 February
Year 9 & 10HG
Orientation
Programme
8.30am – 3.00pm
YEAR 10 At Home At Home At Home At Home
YEAR 11 At Home At Home At Home At Home
YEAR 12,
13, ELL
& After 3
New Seniors
Enrolment
Day
Course
Confirmation Day
Catch Up
College
At Home At Home At Home
Monday
5 February
At Home
New Yr10 Mihi
Whakatau
10.00am Gym 2
All Yr10 Assembly
11.00am
(Cafe)
New Yr11 Mihi
Whakatau
10.00am Gym 2
All Yr11 Assembly
11.00am
(Wainuku)
10.00am Gym 2
Year 12, 13 & ELL
Mihi Whakatau &
Orientation
Tue
6 Feb
Tuesday 6 February – COLLEGE CLOSED
(Waitangi Day Holiday)
1.00pm - 2.30pm
For Students who have been asked to come in or who need to change their program
Enrolments from 17th – 23rd January.
Please book an appointment time via our online form from 16th Jan
www.hagley.school.nz/enrolment/catch-up-college-enrolments or call 03 379 3090
Wednesday
7 February
Timetabled
classes start
at 9.40am
Timetabled
classes start
at 9.40am
Timetabled
classes start
at 9.40am
Timetabled
classes start
at 9.40am
After 3 Start 6pm
2024 Year 12 & 13 Programmes • Pre-Professional Programmes
ENROLMENTS OPEN APPLY NOW
Enrolments close 30th Jan 2024

24 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
Marian College
BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Villa Maria College
Haere mai, afio mai, welcome back to
Marian College for 2024.
2024 is our first full year in our new home
on Lydia Street and the start of a new
chapter in our Marian College history.
Our Year 9 students will be the first
group to begin their learning at our new
home and we cannot wait to see how
they utilise this innovative new space
throughout the year.
This is an exciting time for students
Start of year 2024
Monday 22nd January - School office opens
Wednesday 31st January
9.00am – 10.00am All New Students Mihi Whakatau
(please assemble outside the auditorium)
10.00am – 1.00pm Years 7-10 Wananga & Assembly
1.30pm – 3.00pm Years 11, 12 & 13 Wananga & Assembly
Thursday 1st February
Normal timetable for all students 8.30am-3.00pm
Friday 2nd February
Normal timetable for all students 8.30am-3.00pm
Monday 5th February - School Closed
making the change to secondary school.
We know they will make the most of
the opportunities Marian College has to
offer.
To our Year 9 students and whānau,
welcome to the family. We look forward
to meeting you soon. We hope your
time at Marian College will be filled with
faith, fun, learning, and inspiration as
we journey through the next five years
together.
Tuesday 6th February - Waitangi Day Observed, School Closed
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby - Ph 03 349 5396 www.hornby.school.nz
Villa Maria College is a state integrated
Catholic secondary school for girls in
Years 7 – 13. The College was opened
by the Sisters of Mercy in 1918 and has
grown to accommodate more than 800
students within its beautiful grounds.
The spirit of Mercy is the very heart of
our College and there is an emphasis
on service to others and the community.
Girls are educated in Catholic teachings
and this Catholic character is evident
throughout the College.
Our Mission is to: “Empower each young
woman to determine her potential, live
Full Primary Years 1-8
37 Cunningham Place, Halswell 8025
Phone: 03 322 8735
Email: admin@oaklands.school.nz
NEW ENROLMENTS
Friday 26th January, 10am – 2pm
Monday 29th January, 10am – 2pm
PaRENT INTERvIEWS
Tuesday 30th January, 10am – 2pm
Wednesday 31st January, 10am – 2pm
www.oaklands.school.nz
TERM 1 BEGINS
Thursday 1st February, 8.55am
Gospel values, confidently embrace lifelong
learning and as a Mercy woman be
inspired to make a difference”.
The education Villa Maria College offers
is of the highest quality and we are
proud of our excellent academic results.
Rangatahi are encouraged towards
individual goals and to reach their
fullest potential. Our strong academic
programme is combined with varied cocurricular
activities, encompassing sport,
cultural and musical programmes.
Pastoral care is a priority at the College,
ensuring all students are supported
throughout their schooling. Villa Maria
College is an environment that is
compassionate and engaging, allowing
our girls to participate fully in all aspects
of College life.
With a full and vibrant College
experience, balancing academic study
and the many co-curricular activities
on offer, it is a pleasure to watch our
students develop from Villa girls into
confident and caring young Mercy
Women.
We invite you to visit the Villa Maria
College website and experience our
special character for yourself at www.
villa.school.nz
Villa Maria College
21 Peer St
Christchurch 8041
T: 03 348 4165
E: villa@villa.school.nz
www.villa.school.nz
Starting Dates for 2024
Welcoming new and returning students
Wednesday 24 January
Monday 29 January
Tuesday 30 January
College office re-opens
Year 13 College and House Leaders Day, 9am-2.30pm
Year 7 and 9 Orientation, 11.30am-3pm
Peer Support Training, 9am-12pm
First full day of Term 1 for all students, 9.30am-3pm
Mihi Whakatau – whānau arrive at 9.45am for 10am start
21 Peer St, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Phone: 03 348 4165 www.villa.school.nz

BACK TO SCHOOL - 2024
Thursday January 11 2024 The Star 25
Study tips
1. Set academic goals and create a
plan to achieve them.
2. Participate in extracurricular
activities to develop leadership and
teamwork skills.
3. Develop good study habits and
manage your time wisely.
4. Seek help from teachers or tutors
when needed.
5. Stay organized by using a planner or
digital calendar.
6. Develop strong writing and
communication skills.
7. Read widely and critically to expand
your knowledge and understanding.
8. Prepare for university by taking
challenging courses and participating
in preparatory programs.
9. Explore career options and
internships to gain practical
experience.
10. Take care of your physical and
mental health by getting enough
sleep, exercise, and relaxation time.
11. Create a study schedule and stick
to it.
12. Find a quiet and comfortable study
space.
13. Take breaks every hour to avoid
burnout.
14. Use flashcards to memorize key
concepts and vocabulary.
15. Rewrite notes to reinforce learning.
HAEATA COMMUNITY CAMPUS
Our vision - To provide responsive education that transforms lives. Haeata kaimahi/staff and the Board look
forward to welcoming our new and returning ākonga and whānau back to kura for the 2024 school year. Haeata
Community Campus provides opportunities for all ākonga to succeed and achieve within an innovative local
curriculum design. Our state-of-the-art learning environment is underpinned by our kura Uara(values) of Alofa,
Manaakitanga, Hanga whare, Service and Success. As a kura we develop for each and every ākonga a sense of
belonging. Our kura environment supports ākonga to be confident, connected risk takers, ready to take their place
in the real world as leaders.
We are a diverse and inclusive kura with mixed ability classes, programmes to extend and enrich our ākonga.
Enrolment Zone:
Haeata has an enrolment zone which can be viewed through the kura website. We are excited by the
opportunities this affords us to continue to be the school first of choice for whānau in Aranui and create
sustainable long term pathways for our Kura.
Start dates for 2024:
29 Jan 2024: Start Date Year 9 & Student Leaders
30 Jan 2024: Start Date Year 10, 11, 12 & 13
31 Jan 2024: Start Date Year 1 - 8 | Kura Pōhiri
5 Feb 2024: Waitangi Day
6 Feb 2024: Ahu Sports Day
Uniform:
Uniform is compulsory for all ākonga in Y1-13 and can be
bought through our supplier by placing an order through
the Haeata Community Campus website or through the
uniform supplier Aly Mlean’s website.
Stationery lists:

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so dont dilly dally. Ph/txt
027 659 4425
Pets & Supplies
CATS UNLOVED
can help with the cost
of desexing your cat.
catsunloved@xtra.co.nz
CATS UNLOVED
can help with the cost
of desexing your cat.
catsunloved@xtra.co.nz
Real Estate
WANTED A commercial
warehouse / building
wanted to buy. City /
Sydenham / Woolston
areas. Preferably 2 floors.
Cash buyer. Please phone
Dave 021 222 6144
To Lease
Office space to lease,
CBD area. 100 sqm. Comp
priced. Flexible lease
period. Call Shane for
more details on 021 381
765
To Let
ROOMS available at
Parkside, Phillipstown:
includes bedroom
furniture, smart tv,
heatpump, power, internet,
own fridge, secure off
street parking. Call Steve
021 472 737
Trades & Services
House & Garden
Property services Ltd
Tree & hedge trimming
Gardening
Landscaping
Gutter cleaning
All aspects of
property maintenance
CALL us 03 260 4499
CALL us 021 405 277
GUTTER
CLEANING
SERVICES
Gutter, Roof Repair/
Replacement.
Phone Glen @
Clean Gutters
021 049 0902

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Classifieds
Professional roof
restoration
Roof Painting, Concrete, Decramastic, Iron
Rope & Harness, Access Specialist
12 Year Guarantee
• Waterblasting • All Roof Repairs
• Moss Treatments • Leaks
• Gutter Cleaning & Repairs
20 Years in
Roofing Industry
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Trades & Services
Free Roof
Inspections & Quotes
Ph: Vinnie 027 505 7779
Trades & Services
THE ROOF
SPECIALISTS
CANTERBURY LTD
Protective coatings
10 year guarantee on:
Faded coloursteel
Tiles & iron
Decramastic
Phone NOW 4 FREE
Roof check & report
Scott McKenzie
022 044 3008
EXPERIENCED
GARDENER
(Kevin Garnett)
30 Years
Christchurch Botanic
Gardens.
ALL landscape
work done.
Maintenance, pruning,
tidy up, lawn work,
landscape planning
and planting etc.
Free Quotes
Phone 348 3482
30 years + experience
Older house
restorations:
no problem!
Quotes: FREE!
Rates: Reasonable
Paint supplied at
trade price!
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Light industrial also
Roger Brott
Painter & Decorator
021-1966-311
Trades & Services
DIRTY TILES
& GROUT?
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Mouldy Silicone Replacement
Tiled Shower Makeovers
Old Grout Re-Colouring
Trades & Services
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
rooF
painting
by Certified Tradesman
Book now
and receive
20% discount.
Rope and harness
a speciality.
No scaffolding
required.
30 years
experience.
Free Quotes
Call Chris
021 080 31669
Trades & Services
AAA HANDYMAN
licensed carpenter
LBP, all property and
building maintenance,
repairs, bathroom/shower
installations, with free
quotes 03 387 0770 or 027
245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz
✓ Tile & Grout Sealing/ Repairs
We specialise in professional cost
effective solutions for ALL your tile &
grout issues.
Call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote
www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385
Trades & Services
A CARPENTER
Licensed Building
Practitioner no. 100981.
All carpentry & building
repairs & maintenance.
Alterations & property
upgrades.Laundries /
bathroom / kitchens
replaced. Specialising in
replacement of all rotten
timber, fascia boards,
window, windowsills etc.
John Sandford, ph 329
4616, mob 027 5189 598
johnsandford2@gmail.
com
ARBORIST.
Qualified. COPPER
BEECH TREE
SERVICES.Tree
removal, pruning,
height reduction, hedge
trimming. shaping, tree
planting, firewood, .Free
Quotes. Contact Angus
Edwards 027 259 6741.
copperbeechtreeservices@
gmail.com
BENNET & SONS LTD
Qualified & licenced
builders. New homes, villa
restoration, extensions,
decks, weatherbord
repairs, t&g flooring.
Phone Sam 0274 969 362
or sambennet@live.com
BEST BATHROOMS
Full renovations
specialists, LBP builder.
Free quote, all building
property maintenace. Ph
387-0770 or 027 245 5226
ciey@xtra.co.nz
BRICK & BLOCK
LAYING
all restoration work
and new work plus
foundations, ph 342
9340 or 021 853 033
BRICK & BLOCK
LAYING
all restoration work
and new work plus
foundations, ph 342 9340
or 021 853 033
BUILDER
QUALIfIED
50 yrs exp. Bathrooms,
Kitchens, Renovations,
Repairs & Extensions
Free quotes. Discount for
pensioners. Ph Mike 03
980 9771 or 027 2266 930
BUILDER
New builds, alterations,
decks, fencing. 30 yrs in
the trade has given me
ability to build to a high
standard. Free quotes. Ph
Brent 027 241 7471
BUILDER
Semi-retired. Available for
bathrooms, decks, small
projects and all repair
work. Ph 027 3266 114
or brentew@outlook.com.
Excellent work. Great
rates.
BUILDER /
MAINTENANCE
Chris has a wide-ranging
skillset and is available
now for all improvements,
makeovers, and fitouts to
any style of property. We
also cover Healthy Homes
Reporting and remedial
works. Have peace of
mind with a fully qualified
and widely experienced
owner operator LBP. Call
Chris on 027 3888 211.
office@prowessbuilding.
co.nz
CARPET LAYING
Exp. Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching.
Phone John on 0800
003181, 027 240 7416
jflattery@xtra.co.nz
Trades & Services
CARAVAN SERVICING
AND REPAIRS
10 yrs experience.
‘A’ Grade Mechanic.
Competetive rates.
Full Servicing, WOF,
Repairs, Registered Self-
Containment Officer.
All work undertaken,
Electrical, Gas, Structual,
TV Sat, Solar etc. Phone
Gary 0274 886 137
anytime.
CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY
SWEEPS
We’ll sweep your
logburner’s flue, check
firebricks, baffles, airtubes
& controls. We’re experts
on coal-rangers, and can
sweep any sized open fire.
We quote & undertake
repairs, flue extensions &
install bird netting. 0800
22 44 64 www.chimchim.
nz
ELECTRICIAN
A Prompt & reliable
registered electrician
with 24 years experience
for all residential and
commercial work, new
housing and switch board
replacements. Phone Chris
027 516 0669
fAST COMPUTER
REPAIRS
Helping locals since
1997.Work guaranteed.
Windows or Mac.
Computer Help 0800 349
669
fENCING
All types of fencing . Free
quotes. Ph Jim 022 137
1920
GARDENER
available for maintenance,
weeding pruning,
spraying, planting, advice.
Qual & exp. Ph Richard
0274 918 234, 03 349
4022
GARDENING
Lawns, weeding, pruning,
garden clean ups. Call Phil
021 661 246 for your free
quote
HANDYMAN
Some jobs don’t need a
tradie, so why pay more?
Gardening, building,
electrical, plumbing. No
charge for quotes. Ph Dave
022 451 7314
HIGH SPEC PAINTERS
Quality
local
professionals. E: corban@
highspecpainters.co.nz Ph:
027 846 5035
LANDSCAPING
Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing.
Kanga & small digger
services. Check out Squire
Landscaping on facebook.
FREE QUOTES. Ph
Arthur 347-8796, 027
220-7014 Edwin 027 220-
7154
LAWNMOWING
and pruning from $30
Garden cleanups.. Ph Gary
021 529 022 / 342 8950
PAINTING
Exterior experts. Free
quotes. Int/ext & roof
painting Family run
business, work guaranteed.
Pensioner discounts. Ph
Paul 022 191 7877 Website
www.swedekiwipainting.
co.nz
PAINTING
Indoor / Outdoor, over 30
yrs exp, same day quotes,
ph Steve 021 255 7968
PAINTER
Plastering. Trade qualified.
20 yrs exp. Int / Ext.
Reasonable rates. Ph Paul
0272 383 224 or 331 8133
Your guide to our LOCAL & TRUSTED
Trades & Professional Services
To advertise: Phone 379 1100 or email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
building
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Get in touch with Matt from Bloomfield
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LBP & Certified Builder
Bloomfieldbuilding@hotmail.com
0212201011
Painters and Decorators Ltd
Canterbury Owned and Operated
A husband and wife team
Specializing in:
• Roof Painting
• Interior/exterior
residential
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painting
PAINTERS
Noel 027-411-3596
kemp.painters@gmail.com
kemp painters and decorators
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We offer
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landscaping
25 Years experience
• Landscape construction and
garden maintenance
• Residential & light commercial
• Garden makeovers
For a proFessional job call
ross legg 027 222 0388
email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz
PAINTING & PlAsTerING
• PAINTING • TILING
• PLASTERING
• WALLPAPERING
Phone Kevin Steel
• Interior/Exterior
• New Homes & Repaints
• Quality workmanship assured
• Correct preparation always undertaken
• 20+ years experience
• Earthquake repairs
(Painting/Plastering/Wallpapering/Tiling)
Ph 027 216 8946
www.facebook.com/kevinsteelpainters&decorators
Email: kpsteel@xtra.co.nz
SCRAP METAL
Dominion Trading Co Ltd
• Scrap metal buyers
• Canterbury owned & operated
• Top prices paid $$$
• Open Saturday morning
Open Mon-Fri 8am – 4.30pm Sat. 8.30am-12.30pm
www.happyscrappy.co.nz
03 343 9993 333 Blenheim Rd
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
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fade protection
heat control
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25 Years Experience
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
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03 365 3653 0800 368 468

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The Star Classifieds
Trades & Services
Dirty Grout &
Tiles?
Patios Need Cleaning
Mouldy Silicone?
+6421-2088-183
Trades & Services
PLASTERING
Gary 4 Fixing, stopping,
solid plastering, brick
repairs & painting. 021
529 022 / 342 8950
PLUMBER
Do you need a reliable
plumber? Quality and
timely services. No job
too big or small. Phone
V Plumbing Ltd. 022 351
4125
PLUMBER.
N A BARRELL
ROOFING LTD
Ph: 0275 389 415
Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz
*
FREE
Quote
Trades & Services
TILER
All aspects of tiling
undertaken. 22 yrs exp in
ChCh. Ph Paul 022 191
7678
TREE SERVICES
Free quotes 20+ yrs exp.
Tree, hedge or shrub
- reduction, shaped or
removed. Ph/text Paul
The Branch Manager
0274314720
TREE SERVICES
Tuition
Free Courses
Literacy Aotearoa, Christchurch.
Each course runs for between five and 10 weeks:
Literacy, Language and Numeracy – reading, writing,
maths, English language
Learner Licence – help to learn the road code for your
learner licence (no driving lessons)
Computer – introduction to using computers
Work Readiness – writing a cover letter,
CV, interviewing
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avail for computer, IPad,
or Mobile. Please contact
Jobee 027 290 9246 www.
computertutor.nz
Wanted To Buy
WANTED
SLEEPOUTS
Pensioner discounts.
Highly experienced
Tree & hedge reduction.
Plumber.Exceptional
Sleepouts Galore
Professional advice.
service.Ready to help with
Buyers and sellers of
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all your plumbing needs.
branches chipped. Txt or 11 Brixton Street, Hornby
Call today! MJ Plumbing
Phone: 021 1062 900
ring Andrew on 027 20 44
Ltd 021 109 2397 949
RUBBISH REMOVAL TREE SERVICES Wanted To Buy
Furniture Deliveries Specialist tree pruning AAA Buying good quality
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Ph Hugh, The Little lots .Gold jewellery
fridge freezers, house
8950, 021 529 022
SPOUTING CLEANING Green Groomer 021 275 & antiques. Same day
SPECIALIST
5445
service. Selwyn Dealers.
Entire spouting system
Phone 980 5812 or 027
cleared. Single or 2 storey. Trades & Services 313 8156
Jo 021 164 0365
A1 Albums, old photo’s,
SPOUTING
EXPERIENCED
postcards, coins, gold,
Select Spouting
bank notes, badges,
The PVC specialist. GARDENER medals, jewellery,
Repairs & replacement. Ph (Kevin Garnett) watches, china, crystal,
022 197 2351
books, furs, vintage
30 Years
SWIMMING POOLS
clothing, paintings,
Christchurch Botanic
Cleanups & servicing,
furniture, estates &
Gardens.
pumps, filters, chemicals.
downsizing. Etcetera
Repairs & sales. Heating,
Antiques, 194 Edgeware
ALL landscape
solar & heatpumps.
Rd 385 5117
work done.
Robotic cleaners &
A+ ALL whiteware
demo’s. Ph 027 24 26 555 Maintenance, pruning, wanted. Same day
- 7 days
tidy up, lawn work,
service, cash paid for
TILING
freezes, fridges, washing
landscape planning
Floor & walls. Kitchen &
machines, ovens. Also
and planting etc.
splashback specialist. No
buying furniture & h/
job too small.35 yrs exp. Free Quotes hold effects.Anything
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considered. Ph Dave 960-
Phone 348 3482
3887
8440, 027 66 22 116
ACADEMY ANTIQUES
Trades & Services
Buying estates, antiques,
old china, crystal, art,
Royal Doulton , Royal
Albert etc. Best prices, free
Re Roofing appraisal. Call Rob 349-
4229 academyantiques.
co.nz
A Records Wanted. Don’t
Roof Repairs play them? Recycle them!
Excellent prices paid.
• Approved Age Concern
Pennylane Records, ph
366-3278 Sydenham, 7
provider
days.
Caravan wanted with
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shower and toilet, needing
• Licensed Building Practitioner
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Ph 027 6220 011
MILITARIA Any
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uniforms, badges, medals,
memoribilia, WW2 or
earlier ph 338-9931
TOOLS, Garden garage,
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buyer Phone 355-2045
• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
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Call us to enquire: 337 5555
or 022 469 1200, or drop in
at 81 Buchan Street,
Sydenham
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PAVILION CAFE OPEN DAILY FROM 9AM
LEGENDS BAR OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM
New Year
Holiday Hours
Pavilion
Open 9am daily
Legends
Open 10am Daily
Chalmers
Reopens Sunday 21 January
(Wed - Sun)
Members Draws
Restart 17 January
Happy New Year!
2024
RECEPTION HOURS
Monday to Thursday
9am - 6pm
Friday to Sunday
9am - 8pm
Live Music
SANDBAR
3PM SUNDAY
Raffles
ARE BACK!
WEDNESDAY TO SUNDAY
4PM-6PM
& SATURDAY 11AM-1PM
10am Sunday 11 Feb
Yaldhurst School
A fun day for our members
& their families
Kids Races - Adults Races
Prizes - Rides
Swimming Pool - Games & more
RAIN DAY 18TH FEB
Hornby Club's Pavilion Cafe ´
is now open to all!
*Purchases beyond the Pavilion Cafe ´ will require a
Hornby Club membership.
**To purchase alcohol, you need to be a Hornby Club member
or have signed in as a guest of a member.
,
WHAT S
ON
To add a listing, contact
Jo Fuller 03 379 7100 or
027 458 8590
jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi
Happy New Year
WE ARE OPEN
SUMPTUOUS BUFFET
OPEN 6 DAYS
Tuesday to Sunday
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LUNCH
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GIG GUIDE
Thursday 11 to Wednesday 17 January 2024
ARMADILLO'S BECKENHAM, 155
Colombo St: Saturday 9pm - Speedboat.
A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St:
Thursday 7.30pm – Half Light: Live in
Christchurch, NZ Tour – Half Light are the
dynamic celtic musical duo of Rennie
Pearson on Flutes & Whistles and Bob
McNeill on Guitars – unmissable! Tickets
$20 from renniepearsonmusic.com or cash
door sales. Friday 7.30pm – Dirty Old Town
– monthly Irish nights with revolving artists,
this month feat The Norwesters, Willie
McArthur, & O’Neills’ Irish Dancers, koha
entry. Saturday 8.30pm – Curlys Jewels
Album Release Tour – with a slew of track
plays on nationwide radio incl The Rock
2000 Countdown, Curlys Jewels (WGTN)
play their first ChCh show, with support
from Hecates Cult, The Snake Behaviour, &
Hexscape. Tickets $15+BF from UTR.co.nz
or $20 cash door sales. Sunday – Live Music
TBC. Monday 7pm – Believe It or Not Quiz,
bookings on 03-377-4787, free.
BAILIES BAR, 1066 Edgeware Rd:
Thursday 6.30pm - Bacon & Cabbage.
BILL'S BAR, 1 Halswell Rd: Thursday
7pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke. Friday 7.30pm -
TP Karaoke. Saturday 7pm - Tracey
Rockhouse. Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat
Karaoke.
BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St: Friday
4pm - DJ Rakinem. Saturday 3pm -
Unhinged; 6pm - DJ Rakinem.
CARLTON, 1 Papanui Rd: Saturday 9pm -
Flat City Brotherhood.
CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Friday
5.30pm - Single Malt Whiskey; 9pm -
Nightwatch. Saturday 5.30pm - Lee Martin;
9pm - Ready Salted.
DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St:
Wednesday 24th Jan, 7pm - Songwriters'
Collective 4 feat. Blair Morgan, Deborah
Wilding & Rob Grover.
DEBORAH WILDING: Thursday 18th -
Sunday 21st Jan - Spirit Fest Sth, Orton
Bradley Park, Charteris Bay. Wednesday 24th
Jan, 7pm - Songwriters' Collective 4 feat.
Blair Morgan, Deborah Wilding & Rob
Grover, Darkroom.
ELECTRIC AVENUE, North Hagley
Park: Saturday 24th Feb, 11am - The
Chemical Brothers; Six60; Hybrid Minds;
L.A.B; Lime Cordiale; Shapeshifter; Synthony
No.2; Flight Facilities; Lee Mvtthews;
Cosmo's Midnight; Greentea Peng; JessB;
Shockone; Fleetmac Wood; Lady shaka;
Opiuo; The Rions; KC Lights; Cassie
Henderson; Luca George; Rei; Dick Johnson;
Frank Booker; Kedu Carlo; 1 Drop Nation;
Ashby; Beacon Bloom; Sandi; Aragorn;
Corban Tupou; Goose; Jack Page; Patella.
FAT EDDIES, 76 Hereford St: Thursday
4pm - King Tubbs Duo; 7.30pm - Diamond
Blue Duo; 11pm - Corner Sounds. Friday
5pm - Corner Sounds Duo; 8.30pm - Oval
Office; 12am - The Late Show Band.
Saturday 5pm - Nick & Dan; 8.30pm -
Sound Sensation; 12am - Diamond Blue.
Sunday 5pm - Nick Pitts Trio.
HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: Sunday
3pm - SandBar.
LIVE AT THE POINT, Godley House
Gardens, Diamond Harbour: Sunday
1.45pm, 2.45pm & 3.45pm - DJ Drummie
Dan; 1pm - Voelas Rollers; 2pm - Isabelle
Wolfe; 3pm - Swan Sisters; 4pm - Al P & his
P.A.L's.
MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St: Friday
10.30pm - Diamond Blue. Saturday 10.30pm
- Uncovered.
NUT POINT CENTRE, 222 Langdales
Rd, West Melton: Saturday 7.30pm -
Steph McEwin, tickets $28.
NZ SPIRIT FESTIVAL SOUTH ISLAND
2024, Orton Bradley Park, Chateris
Bay: Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st Jan,
10am - Wellness extravaganza where you'll
immerse yourself in a harmonious blend of
community, art, culture, yoga, dance, fitness,
meditation, music, talks, education, markets,
healers, and delicious food.
www.nzspirit.com.
RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75
London St: Friday 7pm - The Bottlejacks.
Saturday 7pm - MockingBird. Sunday 3pm -
DT Music.
ROSE & THISTLE, 24a Main North Rd:
Live music returns Saturday 27th Jan.
SOUL SEARCHER - MANTRA BAND
South Island Summer Roadtrip:
Thursday 18th - Sunday 21st Jan - Spirit Fest
Sth, Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay;
Tuesday 22nd Jan, 7pm - Risingholme Hall
Kirtan Party, 99 Hawford Rd, Opawa.
www.facebook.com/MantraBandNZ
SUMNER SOCIAL, 22a Esplanade,
Sumner: Friday 5pm - Live music. Saturday
1pm - Live music.
TAI TAPU HOTEL, 780 Old Tai Tapu
Rd: Saturday 1pm - Hear & Now. Sunday
1pm - D'Sendantz.
TEMP'S BAR, 21 Goulding Ave: Live
music returns Saturday 27th Jan.
THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday 6pm
- Harry Burt. Friday 10pm - Flat City
Brotherhood. Saturday 10pm - Shameless
Few. Sunday 4pm - Willie McArthur.
THE BOWER, 487 New Brighton Rd:
Sunday 2.30pm - The Crystal Set.
THE EMBANKMENT, 181 Ferry Rd:
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THE FEELERS, The Good Home, 2a
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THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd: Saturday
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32 The Star Thursday January 11 2024
BROUGHAM ST
GASSON ST
BURLINGTON ST
BRISBANE ST
WALTHAM RD WALTHAM RD
Construction Area
Traffic Flow
Upcoming Cable Work
BROUGHAM ST
WILSONS RD
N
Night works on SH76
Brougham Street
Waltham Road intersection
Orion is installing new 66kV
underground power cable
across the intersection of
Brougham Street and Waltham
Road from Tuesday 9 January
until late January.
Please expect delays and allow extra
time for your journey. Thank you.
For more info phone 0800 363 9898
or visit haveyoursay.oriongroup.co.nz.
To do this construction work safely, traffic
management will be in place at night from
6pm until 6am, Sunday night to Friday
morning:
• Brougham Street will have a lane open
in each direction
• No travel on Waltham Road across
Brougham Street
• Left in left out access only at Waltham
Road and Brougham Street.
The traffic management will change as work
progresses. Follow all signs and instructions
from our crew.
We’re strengthening
our electricity network