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Community turns to chat 

app to report rising crime 

• By Dylan Smits 

WHATSAPP groups are 

being used to monitor crime 

and bring neighbourhoods 

together to promote 

community safety. 

Over the past year residents 

have set up the app text chats 

in communities between 

Ferrymead and Scarborough 

to address what some see as 

a lack of police presence in a 

time of rising crime. 

“Neighbourhoods have 

changed over the years,” 

said Sumner Village group 

organiser Susie Lomax. 

“You used to know everyone 

on your street. 

“Now the best way to 

connect together and keep 

each other safe is these 

WhatsApp groups. 

“It’s really vital.” 

The Sumner Village group 

has about 50 members and 

Lomax is appealing to people 

living in other areas to create 

more. 

WhatsApp groups in 

Scarborough and Richmond 

Hill had also attracted 

a significant number of 

members. The groups function 

as private channels where 

residents are encouraged to 

report criminal or suspicious 

activities to their neighbours 

using text or footage from 

their home security cameras. 

Police statistics show there 

has been a spike in crime in 

Sumner over the past two 

years. From January 30, 2022, 

to January 30 this year, 371 

victimisation crimes were 

reported in the suburb, an 

increase from 273 between 

January 30, 2020, and January 

30, 2022. Victimisation crimes 

are incidents in which a victim 

is involved, such as burglary, 

theft, robbery, assault, sexual 

assault or murder. 

A police spokesperson 

responded to claims they had 

a lack of presence in Sumner 

and the surrounding areas, 

saying all instances of crime 

should be reported “to help 

inform our deployment 

patterns’’. 

The Richmond Hill 

WhatsApp group has about 

80 members, said organiser 

Graeme Baird. 

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There will be some chess sets available- 

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Tuesday, 10am-1pm 

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Join in for a variety of activities including 

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whānau welcome. Free, no bookings 

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Christchurch Easter Show, Friday to Monday, 10am-4pm, 

Canterbury Agricultural Park. Free entry, free parking, and free activities 

including an Easter egg hunt. Some of the things to do include a huge 

castle zone with some new inflatables, new amusement rides, food and 

drinks vendors, market stalls, live music and more. 

Wā Kōrero: Storytimes 

Tuesdays, 11-11.30am 

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Meet others in the community when 

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for a fun variety of stories, songs 

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whānau and caregivers welcome. 

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Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm 

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Understanding Pain in Pets 

ow do we know when our pets are in pain? They’re 

H still eating their food, they’re running around and 

playing with their toys, surely they feel fine? Don’t they? 

In the animal kingdom, the primary goal is simple: keep 

the species going. Nature, as it turns out, isn’t too fussed 

about our happiness or how good our hair (or coat) looks 

or whether we have the latest toys. It cares about survival 

– eat, stay out of danger and survive long enough to keep 

producing offspring to carry on the cycle. Pain plays 

a crucial role in survival. It’s the body’s way of saying, 

“That’s hot, get away from that fire!” or “Ouch, that’s 

sharp, it’ll cut me!” or “Look out! That other animal wants 

to eat me. Run!” 

As humans, we have the luxury of interpreting pain with 

a touch of modern convenience: If we have a sore tooth 

we can just call the dentist, if we’ve injured ourselves we 

know we can take it easy for a few days. Our furry friends 

have a more primal understanding. 

For them, pain isn’t just a signal, it’s a survival tool deeply 

rooted in their biology. They’re not going to come and 

tell us “Hey, I’m hurting”, they’re wired to tough it out 

and keep going, no matter what, so they are masters at 

disguising signs of injury or illness. 

Pain can manifest in different ways. Acute pain comes on 

suddenly and can look more obvious or severe. It acts as 

a protective reflex at first but can become harmful if left 

untreated. Chronic pain tends to be more insidious in 

onset and the signs can be much more subtle, it has little 

protective value and can become quite debilitating having 

significant impacts on overall quality of life. 

So, how do we tell if our furry companions are in pain? It’s 

all about paying attention to the signs. It can really help to 

think about how your pet behaves normally (or if they’re 

older, how they used to behave when they were young), 

how they move, what activities they like, how they play, 

do they look for attention? Knowing what is normal for 

them can help you detect early changes more quickly. Our 

pets won’t always show their discomfort in obvious ways, 

so it’s essential to be vigilant and proactive in seeking 

veterinary care when needed. 

At Kowhai Veterinary Clinic, we’re committed to helping 

our furry friends live their best lives. From chronic pain 

management to proactive preventive care, we’re here to 

support you every step of the way. Because when it comes 

to our pets’ well-being, there’s no goal more important 

than ensuring their comfort and happiness. 

Remember, old age is not a disease. While our pets may 

slow down a bit as they age, it’sessential to address any 

signs of discomfort or pain promptly. With the right care 

and attention, we can help our furry companions exceed 

nature’s survival goals and live a life filled with comfort 

and joy. 

So, here’s to keeping our pets happy, healthy, and 

pain-free – because when they thrive, we thrive too. 

Signs of Pain in Animals 

• loss of appetite or difficulty eating 

• decreased activity 

• restlessness 

• decreased engagement with human and animal friends 

• panting 

• salivation 

• posture changes – may be rigid, hunched, or drooping 

• wide eyes 

• limping/change in gait 

• change in behavior – aggression/irritability 

• whining/moaning/ other vocalization 

• Inappropriate toileting - soiling in house 

• squinting, blinking, tears, eye redness or discharge 

Common Causes of Pain 

• Musculoskeletal – bones, joints, muscles, tendons 

– fractures, strains, bruises, arthritis, etc. 

• Visceral – coming from internal organs such as 

stomach, intestines, urinary tract, even eyes 

– think UTI, stomach ulcers, pneumonia, cancer, etc. 

• Neurologic – neurologic pain can come from 

damaged nerves, neuropathies, and some autoimmune 

diseases 

• Dental/oral – oral pain can come from fractured 

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• Dermal – the skin is the body’s first alert system and 

it’s full of pain receptors – scrapes, burns, cuts, and 

rashes can all cause pain 

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Thursday March 28 2024 3 

92yo Ailsa’s motto: ‘Use it or lose it’ 

• By Sasha Watson 

EXTENSIVE TRAINING was 

a key factor in Ailsa Newton’s 

walk of 8480 steps in the Les 

Mills City2Surf fun run. 

Not bad for a 92-year-old. 

Ailsa completed the 6.5km 

distance from Porritt Park to 

Rawhiti Domain in one hour 

and 43 minutes. 

“The event was very good 

and very well organised. It was 

a relief to finish and I was very 

glad to sit down. 

“I am quite proud of myself 

for having done it. As people say, 

use it or lose it. I must say thank 

you to all who supported me.” 

Ailsa, a resident at the Archer 

Retirement Village and Rest 

Home in Beckenham, said 

having its staff organise the walk 

helped push her to complete it. 

She was joined by her son 

Brian McCracken and fellow 

residents, the home’s general 

manager Jane Haughey and site 

manager Philip Hanson. 

The ex-Brookhaven resident 

had persevered with extensive 

training for six weeks by 

walking daily. 

On the event day, she 

surpassed her 6km milestone 

which she had achieved the week 

before. 

“I’m still asking myself why I 

did it. I will never do it again. 

“But, I am looking at taking 

on a 5km Pink Ribbon walk in 

CELEBRATED: Archer 

Village’s acting activities 

provider, Bridie O’Flaherty, 

helped Ailsa Newton 

prepare for the walk and 

presented her with flowers 

and a pair of socks. 

October. I’m resting for now, so 

we will see . . . I’ll be a bit older 

by then,” she said. 

Having been a keen walker 

for many years, Ailsa was once a 

part of the WEA Trampers and 

the Cashmere Athletic walking 

group. 

“I started walking when I was 

one year old . . . but I joined my 

groups a long time ago so I’ve 

been actively walking for about 

75 years.” 

She continues to walk 1.5km 

four days a week and takes part 

in the rest home’s activities 

programme. 

A gathering took place at the 

home on Tuesday to celebrate 

the achievement of the three 

walkers and the village team. 

STEADY PACE: Ailsa Newton managed to cover 8480 steps in the Les Mills City2Surf fun 

run. She was supported by her son Brian McCracken, as well as fellow residents and staff 

from Archer Retirement Village and Rest Home. 

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Policing hub 

Gary, Tom, Arnie 

plan on hold 

• From page 1 

“We’ve got nearly full 

coverage of the hill,” he said. 

“It’s been good for a couple 

of situations where suspicious 

people have been wandering 

around open garage doors. Then 

people can let each other know.” 

Baird and Lomax both 

emphasised members of the 

WhatsApp groups should 

still make reports to police 

as the channels are only for 

monitoring crime and reporting 

to neighbours. 

Future plans for the 

WhatsApp groups involve 

setting up a community 

policing hub at the old Sumner 

police station. But police 

opposition to the proposal has 

brought it to a halt for now. 

The plan to use the Nayland 

St building was first raised in 

July by the Bays Community 

Policing Hub, which includes 

some members of the 

WhatsApp groups. 

But police told Bay Harbour 

News the group had been 

advised it could not use 

the building “months ago”. 

But when Bay Harbour 

News approached the hub, a 

spokesperson said it was not 

aware of this decision and was 

surprised by it. 

Metro area commander, 

Superintendent Lane Todd, said 

the plan was declined because 

police want people to report 

crime directly to them, rather 

than through a hub. 

“That way we can gather as 

much information as possible 

at the time, 

providing 

a better 

response.” 

The 

building is 

currently 

occupied by 

the Sumner 

Community 

Residents’ 

Association. Lane Todd 

The hub 

spokesperson said police 

misunderstood the proposed 

function of the hub as people 

would be encouraged to report 

crime to the police as well as to 

the hub. 

Said Banks Peninsula MP 

Vanessa Weenink: “If police 

don’t support it, I don’t support 

it. It seems unlikely it would go 

ahead.” 

• By Lily Duval 

THE STORY of family, nature, 

and the bond between a father, 

son, and their furry companion 

is unfolding around Lyttelton 

Harbour. 

Gary Freedman and his 

son Tom, who is a student at 

Cashmere High School, make 

a great trapping team with help 

from their cocker spaniel Arnie. 

Freedman said when Arnie 

races off to check the traps “he 

lets us know if there’s something 

in there.” 

When a trap has caught 

something, the father and son 

team have developed an easy 

routine, sharing their jobs. 

“It’s really handy with two 

because it makes everything a 

bit quicker,” said Freedman. 

The trio are members of 

Whaka-Ora Pest Project, a 

community trapping initiative 

covering the parks and trails 

around Lyttelton Harbour. 

“One of us can do the trap, 

and the other person can be on 

the app, logging the catch on 

TrapNZ. By yourself, you have 

to take the gloves off, get into 

computer mode, and then flip 

back to nature,” said Freedman. 

Tom, 17, is so fast at logging 

the catches, Freedman barely 

notices him doing it. 

He said without Tom, he 

would probably forget to record 

the catches online. 

ON THE JOB: Father and son pest trapping team Gary 

and Tom Freedman working with their loyal cocker 

spaniel Arnie. 

They’ve recorded excellent 

results so far. 

Said Tom: “It’s really satisfying 

when you get something. 

“You know you’re doing it 

well, and it’s working.” 

He has a message for young 

people in New Zealand. 

“I urge everyone, especially 

young people, to do something 

like this because it feels so good,” 

he said. 

“The world so often feels a 

little hopeless with climate 

change and everything that’s 

happening in the world. But 

these things on a local scale can 

make such a difference.” 

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team up to take down pests 

Joining the pest project was a nobrainer 

for Freedman too. 

The 50-year-old works in 

sustainability and has even brought 

in and piloted New Zealand’s first 

fully electric airplane. 

Over the past five years, the 

Freedman family has helped replant 

Steadfast Reserve above Cass 

Bay with native trees. 

Alongside the Cass Bay Reserves 

Committee, they have contributed 

to transforming the grassy valley 

into an area filled with natives. 

“All of these trees you see here 

are the riparian planting we’ve 

planted over the last two or three 

years. We’re so proud of how this 

has come up it’s phenomenal,” said 

Freedman. 

To protect the plants and encourage 

native species to come back, he 

knew the community would need 

to start trapping in the reserve. 

So when he ran into pest project 

co-ordinator Katie Dunlop while 

walking Arnie, it didn’t take a lot 

of persuasion to sign up as a local 

trapper. 

Tom was immediately keen to 

help. 

“I’ve been involved with the sustainability 

council at school for a 

while, and we do a bit of trapping,” 

Tom said. 

“But it’s awesome to do it in your 

own backyard.” 

He loves seeing all the birds 

return to the valley. 

“It does feel like there are more 

CATCH: 

Gary 

Freedman 

and Arnie 

check a pest 

trap. 

TRACK: Tom 

and Gary 

Freedman 

also help 

plant native 

trees with 

the Cass Bay 

Reserves 

Committee. 

birds here since the planting, and 

we need to protect them.” 

The pest project works in city 

council parks and reserves to support 

the work already being done 

by Predator Free Port Hills. 

The group is also tackling 

invasive plant species around the 

harbour to ensure native plants 

and animals can thrive. 

The community trapping project 

took months of careful planning 

and research. 

Said Dunlop: “We started monitoring 

for pests in January 2023 

and collated that data to identify 

where the hotspots are.” 

In October, she ran a series of information 

evenings for locals who 

signed up to become community 

trappers. 

Freedman and Tom were impressed 

by the resources provided 

by the pest project for the volunteers. 

“Tom and I went along to the 

training, and we learned how the 

different traps worked and some of 

the reasons we’re trapping. It was 

really useful,” said Freedman. 

Each member receives a backpack, 

a handbook detailing safe 

trapping techniques, a high-vis 

vest, a hip pack, and all the tools 

needed to clean, service and 

change out baits in the various 

traps. 

Said Dunlop: “WOPP has been 

able to learn from all the years of 

experience that other predator 

control groups have built up 

throughout the country. 

“We don’t have to reinvent the 

wheel.” 

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Friday rugby festival proves a 

boon for player participation 

A NEW RUGBY festival is 

changing the game for children 

like Whitau School brothers 

Revival and Amazing. 

Revival , year 3, and Amazing, 

year 6, took part in Games of 

Ranginui, a Linwood Rugby 

Club initiative for year 1-8 pupils 

from schools in the east. 

The brothers are able to hone 

their skills at the event with 

support from their whānau. 

Games are then held for all 

ages in a festival-like atmosphere 

at Linfield Park on Friday 

afternoons. 

“I’ve been playing rugby since 

last year, and my mum really 

enjoys watching me play,“ said 

Revival. 

He said getting to play 

alongside his older brother was a 

highlight. 

Amazing said he “wants to 

play rugby like his dad”. 

“He used to play rugby all the 

time.” 

The event allows families to 

connect with other parents and 

caregivers while watching their 

children participate. 

A successful one-off pilot 

programme last year attracted 

more than 250 children, but 

feedback suggested it be held 

over several weeks instead. 

Said Linwood rugby 

development officer Sam Jack: 

“We saw there was a real need 

to run something over a period 

of weeks, and something that 

was accessible for families in 

one place, at the same time, to 

remove barriers.” 

Jack said the club recognised 

attempts to increase 

participation in traditional 

Saturday morning games 

was not working as the cost of 

travel, subs and equipment were 

barriers to some families. 

Linwood instead decided to 

offer Games of Ranginui in 

partnership with Canterbury 

Rugby and Tamai Sports to 

ensure more children have access 

to the benefits of sport. 

SIBLING SKILL: Whitau School brothers Revival, left, and Amazing play rippa rugby. 

In its first week, the festival 

attracted almost 70 players who 

had not registered with Linwood 

before. The club hopes 

to deliver a similar programme 

in term two, with anyone 

interested in signing up 

encouraged to visit 

www.linwoodrugby.co.nz/ 

registration 

LEADER: Linwood Rugby development officer Sam Jack 

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Cheers to the bottomless brunch 

EASTER IS THE perfect time 

for brunch. With a long weekend 

and nowhere to go, what better 

way to pass the time than with a 

slow leisurely start to the day with 

friends and family. 

For those with a sweet tooth, 

how about a super-easy pancake 

recipe, packed with seeds, that 

you can serve straight from the 

pan with a side of berries and 

cocoa sauce. 

Then, to add a celebratory 

touch, serve with a bloody Mary, 

the ultimate brunch drink. 

Seeded baked pancake 

with berries and cocoa 

sauce 

Serves 4 

Pancake batter 

50g (generous 1/3 cup) plain, allpurpose 

flour 

3 Tbsp coconut flour 

1 tsp baking powder 

Pinch of salt 

150ml (2/3 cup) milk 

3 eggs, beaten 

4 Tbsp runny honey 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

5 Tbsp mixed seeds, such as 

linseeds/flaxseeds, chia seeds, 

sunflower seeds, poppy seeds 

2 Tbsp coconut oil 

Cocoa sauce 

4 Tbsp raw cocoa powder 

2½ Tbsp runny honey 

2½ Tbsp coconut oil, melted 

To serve 

150g (¾ cup) Greek yoghurt 

50g dried berries, such as goji, 

acai, cranberries etc 

100g mixed fresh berries such 

as blueberries, raspberries, red 

currants etc 

Icing/confectioners sugar, to dust 

23cm ovenproof frying pan/ 

skillet 

Method: 

• Preheat the oven to 200°C. 

• To make the pancakes, sift the 

plain/all-purpose flour, coconut 

flour, baking powder and salt 

into a mixing bowl. Combine the 

milk, eggs, honey and vanilla in 

a separate bowl and beat into the 

flours to make a smooth batter. 

Fold in the mixed seeds. 

• Heat the coconut oil in 

the ovenproof frying pan/ 

skillet until melted. Pour in the 

pancake batter and transfer to 

the preheated oven. Bake in the 

preheated oven for 15 minutes 

until the pancake is puffed up and 

golden. 

• Meanwhile, make the cocoa 

sauce. Place all the ingredients 

in a saucepan with 4 tablespoons 

water and heat gently, stirring, 

until smooth. Keep warm. 

• As soon as the pancake is 

cooked, remove it from the oven. 

Spoon the yoghurt into the centre 

and top with the dried and fresh 

berries. Drizzle over the cocoa 

sauce and serve at once, dusted 

with a little icing/confectioners’ 

sugar. 

Best ever Bloody Mary 

Serves 4 

400g cherry vine tomatoes 

olive oil, for drizzling 

500ml tomato juice 

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 

2 Tbsp sriracha chilli sauce 

3cm piece of fresh horseradish, 

peeled and finely grated 

60ml freshly squeezed 

lime juice 

300ml vodka 

sea salt and freshly ground black 

pepper 

To garnish 

Celery stalks 

Chilli flakes 

Method: 

• Preheat the oven to 180°C. 

• Place the tomatoes on a 

baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil 

and season with salt and pepper. 

Roast for 15-20 minutes, or until 

the skins begin to split. 

• Put the tomato juice and roast 

tomatoes in a food processor and 

blend until smooth. 

• Transfer to a large jug and 

stir in the Worcestershire sauce, 

sriracha chilli/chilli sauce and 

grated horseradish. Season with 

salt and pepper, cover with cling 

film and chill in the fridge for at 

least 30 minutes. 

• When ready to serve, add the 

lime juice and vodka and stir 

well. 

• Place a celery stalk in four 

highball glasses, half-fill each 

glass with ice and pour in the 

Bloody Mary mixture. Garnish 

each with a pinch of chilli flakes 

and enjoy!

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does a fine job. 

In urban motoring, the hybrid 

has amazingly low engine noise 

levels. You can almost hear a 

pin drop in the cabin when it’s 

running in electric-only mode 

and it does this for extended 

periods on reasonably flat 

terrain. 

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

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

for money 6; Safety – Five Star ANCAP crash rating. 

Overall points out of 10: 7 

It switches seamlessly between 

its double life of petrol and 

electric and back again, a credit 

to an advanced and effective 

lithium-ion battery and electric 

motor set-up. 

I noticed the hybrid seemed 

to work harder when faced with 

energy draining hill climbs, and 

isn’t as spritely at it during hill 

free driving. 

This compact five-door 

hatch is happiest in the urban 

motoring that it was designed 

for. Going beyond the city limits 

pushes it and the driver out of 

their comfort zones. Longer open 

road trips are doable and the test 

car proved comfortable enough 

on a 200km roadie. A direct, and 

it is, shift CVT (continuously 

variable transmission) is a 

purpose built electronically 

controlled gearbox, tuned for 

the gear shifting efficiency 

needed to deliver on its claimed 

3.5L/100km fuel economy. 

Quality and fashionable 

materials are not what you 

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for the masses such as the 

Yaris, nor the climate control 

air conditioning, smart entry 

with push button start, digital 

speedometer and head-up 

display. If a roomy cabin and a 

decent size rear hatch is on your 

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it’s a tight 4-seater for those who 

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Connectivity is well sorted 

on all fronts, with a multimedia 

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7-inch touchscreen display, 

full smartphone integration 

including Apple CarPlay and 

Android Auto. 

Almost every element of 

this vehicle is executed with 

precision, but then that’s 

something Toyota has always 

done better than most. 

This is the best riding and 

handling Yaris yet. Balanced, 

nimble, and with deep reserves 

of grip on even the poorest 

road surfaces, ensure an action 

packed drive over twisty terrain. 

The steering is engaging with 

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and weighting, to quickly gain 

the confidence of the driver, and 

it is so easy to limbo into and out 

of the tightest parking spots. 

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$5,995 

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$5,695 

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$6,995 

1.5 auto, 114,000kms. 

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$8,995 

NZ new, 1600cc, auto, 133,000kms, alloys. 

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$7,995 

1.6L, auto, 173,000kms, alloys. 

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$16,490 

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waS $11,750 

$9,990 

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$27,990 


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$9,990 


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147,184kms, roof rack. 

$8,750 

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5 speed, 1600cc, manual, NZ new, 

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Includes ORC 

$16,750 

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5 speed manual, 137,000kms, very tidy. 

$25,990 

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93,988kms. 

$25,990 

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5 door van, auto, ABS, ESC, Lane Depart, 

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8 seater auto, ideal family wagon, alloys, 

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Auto, 7 seater, alloys, side and front 

airbags, superb family coach. 

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3 litre turbo diesel, 5 speed, 84,064kms, 

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Auto, ABS, airbags, alloys, reverse camera, 

5 Star Rating. 

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$12,750 

$11,250 

$14,250 

$10,750 

$12,990 

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Auto, airbags, ABS, ESC, reverse camera, 

42,901kms. 


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38,983kms. 


Auto, excellent fuel economy, easy to 

drive, late shape. 


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ESC, power/steer, superb to drive. 


Auto, blue metallic, alloys, travelled only 

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8 9 

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341 

SUDOKU 

Every row, column and box should 

contain the digits 1 to 9. 

WordBuilder 

WORDBUILDER 

241 

6 

U R C 

O L A 

12 13 14 15 

16 

17 18 

19 

20 21 22 23 24 

How many words of three or more letters, 

How including many plurals, words can you of make three from or the more six 

letters, using each letter only once? No foreign 

words or words beginning with a capital are 

from allowed. the There's six letters, at least one using six-letter each word. only 

once? 

TODAY 

Good 14 Very Good 17 Excellent 21 

Solution 240: Ire, lei, let, lie, lip, lire, lit, lite, litre, 

pelt, per, peri, peril, pert, pet, pie, pier, pile, pit, rep, 

word. 

ret, riel, rile, rip, ripe, rite, tie, tier, tile, tiler, tip, tire, 

trip, tripe, TRIPLE. 

letters, including plurals, can you make 

No words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. There’s at least one six-letter 

Good 14 Very Good 17 Excellent 21 

25 26 

27 28 

29 30 

31 32 

33 34 

Across 

1. Tawdry or tasteless (6) 

5. Rush madly (6) 

10. Without purpose (7) 

11. Deliberately vague (7) 

12. Heat (6) 

15. Cow-like (6) 

16. Temporary stay, visit (7) 

17. Delight (4) 

18. Charges (4) 

19. Ruddy (7) 

20. Lifeless (4) 

22. Girl (4) 

25. Punctuation mark in French (7) 

27. Entreaty (6) 

28. Involve (6) 

31. Lack of sophistication (7) 

32. Minor illness (7) 

33. Car model; insect (6) 

34. Dawn (literary) (6) 

Decoder 

Down 

2. Submerge in liquid (7) 

3. Perspires (6) 

4. Chaff (4) 

5. Musical symbol (4) 

6. Justification (6) 

7. Imposing building (7) 

8. Eavesdrop (colloq) (6) 

9. Niche (6) 

13. Nonetheless (7) 

14. Bedroom (7) 

15. React angrily or defensively (7) 

20. Rely (6) 

21. One of the Seven Deadly Sins (7) 

23. Unpaid performer (7) 

24. Military greeting (6) 

25. Building material (6) 

26. Deer horn (6) 

29. Ancient harp (4) 

30. Mad (colloq) (4) 

Crossword 

Across: 1. Kitsch, 5. Career, 

10. Aimless, 11. Evasive, 

12. Warmth, 15. Bovine, 16. 

Sojourn, 17. Glee, 18. Fees, 

19. Reddish, 20. Dead, 22. 

Lass, 25. Cedilla, 27. Prayer, 

28. Entail, 31. Naivety, 32. 

Ailment, 33. Beetle, 34. 

Aurora. 

Down: 2. Immerse, 3. 

Sweats, 4. Husk, 5. Clef, 

6. Reason, 7. Edifice, 8. 

Earwig, 9. Recess, 13. 

However, 14. Boudoir, 15. 

Bristle, 20. Depend, 21. 

Avarice, 23. Amateur, 24. 

Salute, 25. Cement, 26. 

Antler, 29. Lyre, 30. Gaga. 

WordBuilder 

arc, arco, car, carl, carol, 

caul, coal, col, cola, cor, 

coral, cru, cur, curl, lac, lour, 

oar, oca, OCULAR, oral, orc, 

orca, our, roc 

Sudoku 

DECODER 

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which letters are represented by the other numbers. 

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