Nor'West News: January 25, 2024

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2 Thursday January 25 2024 DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following suburbs Harewood • Burnside • Bishopdale • Bryndwr Fendalton • Merivale • St Albans • Mairehau Papanui • Casebrook • Redwood • Styx Mill Regents Park • Northwood • Belfast • Strowan 32,400 readers every week. REPORTER ADVERTISING Nielsen Media NRS Sasha Watson Ph: 021 913 566 sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi Monique Maynard Ph: 021 372 481 monique.maynard@starmedia.kiwi GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 www.starmedia.kiwi what’s on this week Thursday Book Club Thursday, 1-2.30pm Ōrauwhata: Bishopdale Library and Community Centre Go along and join a friendly group of readers and chat about current reading and old favourites. With no set book to read, this is a relaxed and social group that meets in the library on the last Thursday of each month. Brick Your Book – International LEGO Day Friday, all day Papanui Library Play with giant Lego to celebrate International Lego Day in conjunction with Imagination Station. Get the whānau together to recreate a scene or character from a favourite book and be in to win. Take a photo of the creation, and enter online at https:// my.christchurchcitylibraries.com/ wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/12/ LIU-Brick-Your-Book-entry-form. pdf or enter at the library. Entries can be submitted between 19-29 January. Let’s Have a Cuppa Wednesday, 10am-noon Fendalton Library Join in for a social morning with Unity Under the Sun Saturday, 11am-2pm at Morley Reserve, Bryndwr. Join in a social gathering for the Bryndwr community. Foster connections, learn about local services, take part in activities, and give a warm welcome to new neighbours. A showcase of community spirit. free hot drinks and snacks. Make yourself comfortable and spend some time talking to other members of the community and your local librarians. Mandarin Conversation Club Wednesday, 5-6pm Fendalton Library This is a drop-in group where anyone is welcome to come and practice conversations in Mandarin, in a friendly and relaxed environment. This is not a class, but an opportunity to talk with others in Mandarin and to meet new people in the community. Free and no bookings are needed. Artwork by Grace and Virginia Monday-Saturday, all day Redwood Library Artwork by Grace and Virginia from the Marralomeda Community Trust is on display throughout January. This is the first time Grace has exhibited her work publicly, while Virginia will share some of her latest work. JP Clinic Saturday, 10am-noon – Fendalton Library Tuesday, 10am-1pm – Papanui Library Wednesday, 10am-1pm – Bishopdale Library A justice of the peace will be available to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, as well as sign citizenship or rates rebate applications. WANT YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT FEATURED HERE? Email all info to sasha.watson@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Monday the reassurance of quality The Russley Village is known for premium design, layout and extensive facilities that deliver an uncompromised lifestyle during retirement. The reassurance of quality is built into everything we do. At the Russley, you will live in a safe and supportive community, with freedom and independence, while knowing that the Ashley Suites care facility is on-site to provide care up to hospital level. Offering a blend of crafted independent villas, terraced houses, apartments and care, The Russley is a complete and comprehensive community. you simply have to see to fully appreciate
Thursday January 25 2024 3 Cedars felled at social housing unit a ‘shame’, says resident • By Sasha Watson A LONG-STAY social housing resident is feeling deflated after finding out five large cedar trees, that once provided the units with a sense of tranquillity and shelter, will be felled. Garry Roberts, who has lived at Aorangi Courts in Bryndwr for about five years in a unit next to the cedars, is confused as to why the more than 50-year-old trees were not just pruned back. Garry Roberts “I really believe the trees would benefit from a good trim – just taking off a third of the top and a prune back of the overhanging branches, not a full felling. It will change the character of the area,” said Roberts. But Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust chief executive Cate Kearney said trimming the trees could prove problematic. “We were advised by an arborist that significant pruning could destabilise the trees,” she said. “We’ve asked our tree maintenance contractor to remove them HEAT PUMP “A local team for local people” SCENERY: Five large cedar trees are to be felled at Aorangi Courts in Bryndwr, and replaced with native trees. and to replace them with native species. “We hope the new trees and the amenity they’ll provide will add to our community well into the future.” Roberts said “it seemed a shame” that the trees were being felled as they protected the units Amazin’ summer Deals!! sAlE noW on • We will offer you the best quality brands and option of heat pump for your home/business • Providing Heat Pump solutions for over 20 years to Cantabrians • We personally guarantee all our products & installs for 5 years (Providing annual maintenance has been completed) 80% SubSidy Warmer KiWi HomeS Programme *Eligibility criteria apply PHonE uS ToDAy foR youR frEE consUlTATion & qUoTE 41A SHAKESPEARE RD, WALTHAM PH: 03 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz and their inhabitants against elements such as wind, rain and the sun, and if the trees were to be preserved and looked after, they would be “a good something to pass on to the next generation.” “Cutting the cedars down is not just about the trees, it’s about the nature and wildlife that comes from having them too.” Built in the late 1970s, the Aorangi Courts complex consists of 18 single-story units, four ground-floor units, and four top-floor units, which are owned by the city council and leased to Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust. “Council staff contacted us to discuss removing the trees at the request of the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimari-Harewood Community Board, following a public forum presentation to the board by Aorangi Courts neighbours,” said Kearney. TreeTech Specialist Tree Care Ltd began felling the trees on Monday and work is expected to take two weeks, depending on the weather. Works will include the removal of the trees, stump grinding, tidying up, and replanting, as well as follow-up works to remedy any damage caused to lawns and gardens. While two neighbours have opposed the tree felling, Roberts said the majority of neighbours living at the courts reacted positively or apathetically when he spoke to them. “Someone wanting to buy a property or those wanting to sell Enhance your smile with Cosmetic Dentistry Whether you have stained teeth due to smoking or some other cause and are looking for teeth whitening, bleaching or stain removal services, or your problems are more related to the angle or size of your teeth – we can help. Porcelain veneers, crowns, implants, tooth-coloured fillings and dental reconstructions are all available options to help us construct the perfect smile for you. Late Nights & Sunday appointments available may want to get rid of the cedars and I’m not disputing anyone’s views but there is a balance. “Right now, I feel this is quite a poor effort. A bit underhanded. It seems like taking the easy option,” said Roberts. “The trees make me happy – even on a not-nice day, I wake up to them and nature and it makes me feel good. I cannot stress how important the connection between nature and mental health is. “Most of us at the courts are trying to push s**t up the hill and when you have an idyllic space with trees, ducks, hedgehogs, butterflies, and four to five feedable doves, it helps.” Name correction One of the spellings of Canterbury’s first born baby for 2024 was incorrect. Amrinder Singh and his wife Jaspreet Kour, welcomed their 3.9kg newborn Ayzal Kaur at Christchurch Women’s Hospital three minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day. Unfortunately the baby’s name was incorrectly spelled Azyal Kaur elsewhere in the article. Nor’west News apologies for the error. Dentistry Payment Plans Available ACC, WINZ quotes, Southern Cross Easy-claim www.loxodental.co.nz 17 Northcote Road, Papanui, Christchurch. Phone 03 354 9549. We turned to Cameron as we wanted the high profile that we knew would come from listing with him. What we didn’t realise prior to dealing with him and his amazing team is how geniune he is. Everything happened when it was meant to and he held us together when we needed it. I also felt listened to and at no time ever did I feel spoken down to, something I know a lot of agents can do. Sam, who works as part of his team, was truely amazing and if she ever changes her career should consider politics. All in all I cannot encourage you enough to consider Cameron when you sell your house. 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