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PHOTO: CCC
CYCLING IN Christchurch is
at an all-time high with more
than four million trips clocked
in 2024.
The city council’s cycle
counter logged a record
breaking 4.08m counts across
31 locations.
“It’s great to see our network
of cycleways being well used
with the number steadily increasing
year on year from 3.8
million in 2023 and 3.6 million
in 2022,” city council head of
transport Lynette Ellis said.
“February was the standout
month, with 405,000 trips
clocked – the highest month
since March 2021 and also the
shortest month of the year.”
Another significant milestone
was achieved when the counter
on the Antigua St Bridge near
Christchurch Hospital recorded
500,000 trips for the year the
first time ever.
“Hagley Park is a hive of
cyclist activity. There are three
cycle counters around Hagley
Park, with each averaging
around 420,000 cyclists counted
per year,” said Ellis.
The data gives a longterm
picture of how cycling
is tracking by showing a
percentage change of how much
the counts have increased or
decreased compared to the same
time last year.
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Residents’ advocate wants council table seat
• By Dylan Smits
A KEY figure in the fight against
suburban housing intensification
is making a bid for the city
council.
Residents’ advocate Tony
Simons will run in the Riccarton
Ward in the October local body
elections.
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Speed limits to be raised....................................8
Putting the peninsula on Wiki.......................8
Father of 11 loses court appeal..................10
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World’s
ugliest
lawn
A BIRDLINGS Flat resident has
taken top honours in a global
competition to find the world’s
ugliest lawn.
Now in its second year,
the World’s Ugliest Lawn
competition rewards lawn
owners for not watering their
grass and flowerbeds. It is part
of a global initiative to save
water.
Leisa Elliot’s winning lawn
in Birdlings Flat is subject to
strong wind and little rainfall.
Plentiful cacti, well suited to
the conditions, surround the
patchy yellow lawn. Elliot has
also featured in prominent UK
newspaper The Guardian for her
‘accolade’.
“I live in a small coastal
community,” Elliott told The
Guardian.
“Our drinking water is
pumped from a well in nearby
Kaitorete Spit. In my mind,
drinking water is drinking
water, not watering-the-lawn
water.”
Elliot’s garden was a testament
to resilience, the jury said in its
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Court appearance for attempted kidnapping
A MAN will appear in court
today charged with attempted
kidnapping after allegedly
trying to pull a young person
into his vehicle in Sydenham.
Detective James Bourne
said the incident happened
on January 2 about 3pm on
the northern end of Tennyson
St. The accused has been on
bail pending today’s court
appearance.
Police had earlier said they
were investigating after a young
person reported a man made
a “suspicious approach” and
allegedly tried to get them into
his vehicle.
The youngster got away
unharmed and told their parent
about the incident, which was
reported to police an hour later.
The man was arrested on
Friday and charged with
attempted kidnapping.
“As part of our ongoing
inquiries, we would like to
hear from anyone who was in
the Tennyson St area between
2.50pm and 3.10pm on January
2,” Bourne said.
“If you have any information
that could help our inquiries,
please update us online now
or call 105 and please use the
reference number 250102/6559.”
Information can also be
provided anonymously via
Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
GRASS ISN’T GREENER: Leisa Elliot’s lawn in Birdlings Flat has
been crowned the ugliest in the world.
announcement.
“In a region known for
its fierce coastal winds and
low rainfall, Leisa’s lawn is a
powerful statement.”
The contest began in Gotland,
Sweden, as a stunt to promote
water conservation on the
island. The competition’s
website says it is a way to inspire
positive change and show
sustainability doesn’t have to be
boring.
“I have aimed at creating a
garden that primarily looks
after itself, making its own
natural rhythm,” Elliot told The
Guardian.
“Mother Nature does the
watering here. When the rain
comes, the transformation is
stunning. An oasis after a desert
is a sight to behold.”
She said many birds
congregate by the pond,
including bellbirds, fantails,
silver eyes, finches, blackbirds
and starlings.
Elliott told The Guardian she
found out about the competition
through a morning breakfast
show.
“We were experiencing abovenormal
summer temperatures
and my lawn sure fitted the
competition bill.”
The jury, composed of
Gotland residents, voted
unanimously for Elliott’s lawn.
“Her lawn may not win beauty
contests, but it wins hearts for
its message of sustainability and
adaptability.
“The ground, parched and
textured by the elements, is
dotted with natural, weathercarved
indentations and
adorned with the muted colours
of a landscape that thrives
without human interference.”
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Dinosaur dolphins
lived off Canty coast
A fossil has revealed dinosaur
dolphins – marine reptiles that
looked like dolphins – survived
in the waters around Canterbury
well after they went extinct
across the rest of the world.
Icthyosaurs were thought to have
gone extinct 100 million-yearsago
but Canterbury University
researchers have shown they may
have survived for another five
million years near New Zealand.
The fossil was discovered near
Coverham in the Clarence River
Valley.
Man facing money
laundering charges
A 65-year-old Christchurch
man has been charged with
money laundering in relation to
a $300,000 transaction. He was
given interim name suppression
when he appeared in court.
His next appearance will be on
February 7. The man allegedly
acquired the money illegally then
laundered it. Both charges carry
a maximum penalty of seven
years’ in prison.
Young crash
victims named
The two young people who
died in a crash on Saturday
morning have been named.
Phoebe Lilly-Grace Slade, 17, and
Joey Young, 20, died after the car
they were in hit a power pole in
Clarkville, North Canterbury,
about 12.10am. A third person
suffered moderate injuries. Slade
attended Burnside High School
and was a passionate cricketer.
Young was a New Zealand
Broadcasting School student.
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Golfers’ tally grows
GREENDALE’S Longest Day
golfers have raised more than
$11,000 for the Cancer Society.
Team member Raymond
Williams (right) participated in
memory of his son Patrick, who
died at 18 from testicular cancer
in 2023. As of Monday, Williams
had raised $4275.
It is the eighth-most of anyone
in the country, while Greendale’s
combined total put them
as the second-highest team,
behind Otago Golf Club.
Williams said he was grateful
for the support.
A PORT LEVY bach used in the
movie Heavenly Creatures has
sold for $590,000.
The waterfront bach hosted
Hollywood A-listers Kate
Winslet and Sir Peter Jackson
during the making of the 1994
movie about the notorious
Parker-Hulme murder case.
The Banks Peninsula bach
was snapped up by a cash buyer,
OneRoof reported.
Raine & Horne agent Kristian
Danholt told OneRoof the property
attracted interest from all
over the region.
The new owners are a North
Canterbury family.
“The donations have been
great, and the team are really
happy.”
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‘I’m glad Christchurch is a
bit more cyclist-friendly’
• From page 1
The information captured
from any new cycle counters is
captured for 12 months before
being included in comparisons.
In December 2024 the average
daily cycle count was 10,000,
an increase of 7% on December
2023.
“It’s a great snapshot into how
bike numbers are trending over
the years and means we’re not
simply counting more cyclists
because the number of counters
has grown,” Ellis said.
Elderly couple Helen and Samuel
Tully are part of the cycling
craze and try to bike together
about twice a week.
“It’s nice, there’s a lot of people
biking. We just think it’s great.
Very good for keeping us healthy
and young,” said Helen.
The Papanui couple utilise cycleways
and lanes to reach cafes
and restaurants in the city most
weekends.
Samuel said more cycleways
are great for cyclists like them,
but he understands why others
might have concerns.
“They (city council) spend a lot
of money on that sort of stuff. It
might be time to focus on roads
as well, but I’m not sure.”
David McNaughton, 66, of
Cashmere, was surprised so
many are taking up cycling.
“People are so attached to their
cars, but I do think cycling is a
good way to get around,” he said.
He bikes 20min to work in
the central city about two days a
week.
“I’m glad Christchurch is a bit
more cyclist-friendly these days,”
he said.
More than 75km of the major
cycleway network is finished
with sections of the Puari ki Pūharakeke-nui
Northern Line and
Puari ki Niho-toto South Express
opening in 2024.
MILESTONE:
The cycle
counter at
the Antigua
Street Bridge
ticked over
500,000
counts
in 2024.
PHOTO: CCC
“We also finished upgrading
on the final block of High St
between St Asaph St and Tuam
St, which links the Heathcote
Expressway cycleway right
into the central city,” Ellis
said.
“And in the programme
this year, we’re kicking off
the next stage of the Te Ara
O-Rakipaoa Nor’West Arc,
putting the finishing touches on
the Harewood, Langdons and
Sawyers Arms level crossing
upgrades on the Northern Line
and continuing construction on
the Puari ki Niho-toto South
Express cycleway,” Ellis said.
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Creepy sex chat picked up
on child’s toy
walkie-talkies
PARENTS HAVE BEEN warned to keep “So I was just running
an ear on their kids’ toy walkie-talkies around the house trying to
after a mum heard an unknown man find a screwdriver so I could
making moaning sounds and sexual get the batteries out and, of
innuendos about sausages.
course, the children were
The Christchurch mother-of-two hearing it.”
bought the toys from Kmart as a Christmas
present for her sons, the NZ Herald communication distance of
The toy had a maximum
reported.
300m. The mum was worried
She told the Herald she heard strange the man may have been nearby
sounds in her house so went down to so she locked all the doors.
her children’s bedroom and found the She rang the police who
walkie-talkie on her son’s bed.
explained he may have been
She heard “a man making sexual using a radio with a stronger
moaning sounds” coming from the handheld
toy radio.
to travel much further.
frequency, allowing his signal
“Clear sexual innuendos, just saying “But you just wouldn’t be
things like: ‘Do you like sausages? I’m able to reply back to them,” she
gonna come over, you’re gonna cook my told the Herald.
sausage and I’m gonna make you eat it. Police suggested changing
Mmmm, I’m coming for you. I’m coming the frequency of the walkietalkies
but the woman said
over to you now’.
“It went on for a good few minutes,” she they only have one radio
told the Herald.
channel.
The mother said she was not able to Police said the incident was
switch the toy off and had to remove the reported on December 30 – but
batteries.
it wasn’t possible to investigate
“From the moment the kids started further as no lines of inquiry
playing with the walkie-talkie, the on had been identified.
button just was permanently stuck on,” The mother also alerted
she said.
Kmart about the incident.
TALK BACK: The two piece walkie-talkie set was bought
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In Brief
Driver injured after
alleged vehicle theft
A woman crashed and injured
herself after allegedly fleeing
from police on Tuesday. She
allegedly stole a vehicle on
Breens Rd, Burnside, shortly
before noon. Police did not
pursue the woman but she
crashed on Bealey Ave after
hitting police road spikes. She
suffered moderate injuries and
was transported to hospital.
A police spokesperson said
inquiries into the incident are
ongoing and charges are being
considered. Two fire trucks
also attended the scene to assist
police and ambulance staff.
Flaming plane flight
investigation has
deadline extended
An investigation into a
flaming plane flight from
Christchurch to Wellington
has been extended. The Civil
Aviation Authority has given
Air New Zealand more time to
complete its inquiry into why
its plane landed in September
with flames shooting out of
an engine. Air New Zealand
is refusing to comment to
media until the investigation
by the Transport Accident
Investigation Commission is
complete. The investigation
deadline has been extended
until March 1 due to the
involvement of external parties.
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‘Residents’ voices do
make a difference’
New hospital
theatre opens
FORTÉ HOSPITAL’S new
operating theatre opened
on Monday, providing
Christchurch with a significant
increase in surgery capacity.
The opening of Theatre Five
means Forté Health can offer
1800 more surgeries a year – a
25% increase on its current
capacity.
The expansion at the Peterborough
St hospital has also
enabled Forté to hire 17 new
healthcare workers and engage
six new surgeons across multiple
specialties including general,
orthopaedics, urology and Otorhinolaryngology
(ENT).
While Forté Health caters for
private surgeries, it also works
in partnership with Health New
Zealand offering surgical space
to the public system.
Chief executive of Forté
Health Michael Woodhouse
said while the added surgery
capacity in Canterbury can help
to ease pressure on the public
sector, the case for expansion
isn’t reliant on publicly funded
cases being undertaken in the
new theatre.
“It’s no secret our health
system is struggling to manage
the surgical needs of our community,
and its future is reliant
on investment across numerous
layers, including the private
sector.
“The demand justifies the
financial investment for the
health of Cantabrians. Every
patient that is cared for in a
private facility is one fewer
patient that needs care in the
public sector,” he said.
• From page 1
Simons is undecided on
whether to sell assets.
‘We need to examine the issue
and do a business case. We can’t
know if it’s a good idea until
that’s done.”
His highest priority if elected
is limiting rates increases by
focusing on the “must haves.”
Rates increased 9.9% this year.
From a Riccarton Ward
perspective, Simons said
“housing intensification is still
important, but traffic, parking
and community safety are real
concerns”.
Getting rates increases closer
to the inflation rate is a goal
he believes could be achieved
through less “unnecessary
projects”.
While supportive of cycleways,
Simons said the city council has
spent too much on them.
“Many of the designs have
been way too elaborate. We could
save a lot of money or probably
build double the amount of
cycleways if we kept it simple,”
he said.
He said the $683m Te Kaha
stadium, of which the council
funds $453m, the Government
the rest, will be an asset for the
city.
In September 2022, Simons
helped organise a protest against
PC14 when it was rejected by the
city council.
Christchurch became the only
city in New Zealand refusing
to notify its plan, but was later
forced by the Government to
reintroduce it.
“It was a brave and dramatic
decision,” said Simons.
“It convinced me residents’
voices do make a difference.”
He said some community
members then encouraged him
to run for city council.
“I understand this city very
well and my heart is in it because
Christchurch is my home.”
Simons also believes “age and
experience” along with a career
as a journalist has prepared him
for council.
“I’m a curious person. I like
to ask a lot of questions and
challenge authority occasionally
when I think something is not
quite right,” he said.
Having lived near Riccarton
Bush for nearly 30 years, Simons
continued to fear PC14 would
lead to three to four storey
buildings near the heritage site.
“There could have been a
wall of buildings around the
perimeter of Riccarton Bush. It
just didn’t make any sense,” he
said.
Simons said the modified PC14
is better for Christchurch.
“It’s still far from perfect,
but we’ve hopefully prevented
wholesale and random
densification of our suburbs.”
Simons helped convince the
city council to establish the
Riccarton Bush Interface Area.
The zone restricts high density
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Tony Simons spent
the past two-and-ahalf
years successfully
fighting against
suburban intensification
in the Riccarton Bush
area. Reporter Dylan
Smits finds out more
about him
A CAREER in radio journalism
may have sparked Tony Simons’
interest in grassroots advocacy.
“As a reporter you get to
make a difference when you’re
telling stories and see how that
improves people’s knowledge. I
think that might have helped my
interest in local issues,” Simons
said.
He cites covering the 1984
Southland floods and helping to
start Plains FM as its first general
manager as career highlights.
The Southland floods forced
5000 people to leave their
homes and killed thousands of
livestock.
“It’s definitely ingrained in my
mind. I remember half the city
(Invercargill) being underwater
and just going out with a
microphone and recorder to
interview people.
“I remember people just
shovelling mud out of their
homes and when I went live
on Morning Report, I actually
couldn’t speak and got really
choked up.”
He remembers it as “not his
finest hour” for professionalism,
but hopes it left an impact on
those listening.
Simons studied journalism
at Wellington Polytechnic and
got his first radio job in Rotorua
before stints at various RNZ
newsrooms in Christchurch,
Dunedin and Wellington
between 1981 and 1987.
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Only three months after
starting work as a reporter,
Simons had an opportunity to
interview then-Prime Minister
Robert Muldoon.
A search and rescue operation
had located two girls lost in the
bush and Simons asked Muldoon
for his thoughts.
“I got an opportunity to stick
a mic at him but I did the things
journalists are always taught
not to do which is to ask closed
questions. He was a pretty prickly
sort of guy and just responded
‘yes’ and ‘no’ so it was unusable.”
In 1987, Simons was asked by
CPIT to manage Plains FM, a new
community access radio station
for central Canterbury.
“It was quite out of my comfort
zone and on a small budget,
but it was good fun. It gave a
lot of community groups and
volunteers the opportunity to
broadcast.”
In 1990, he returned to radio
news in management roles for
RNZ in Christchurch and at
Radio Marlborough.
Simons then started working
at CPIT in 1996. He taught some
radio journalism courses but
his main role was as business
development and relationship
manager.
He later became head of the
New Zealand Broadcasting
School at CPIT, later Ara, from
2010 to 2021.
“It felt like the natural
progression of my career and it
was a great job. I’m proud that
the school produces some of our
best broadcasters in radio and
television,” he said.
As head of the school, Simons
focused on instilling the values
of integrity and objectivity in the
students.
“I always aimed to teach that the
story comes first and any personal
views need to be put aside.”
NEWS 7
Making a difference as journalist and advocate
GUIDE: Tony Simons enjoys driving trams part-time and
showing off the sights of the city.
Thursday January 16 2025 The Star
He retired from journalism in
2023 after a stint at The Star.
Nowadays, alongside his work
as Kilmarnock-Riccarton Bush
Residents Association chair,
Simons is a city tram driver three
days a week.
He was looking for something
to occupy him and believes his
“radio voice” was a natural fit for
the guided tram tours.
Simons believes he has now
mastered the delicate art of
smooth tram breaking.
“It’s more difficult to stop than
people would think.”
EDUCATOR: Tony Simons
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Zealand Broadcasting School
in 2016. He was head of the
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8
NEWS
Speed
limits to
be raised
• By Dylan Smits
MOTORISTS will know which
speed limit reductions will be
reversed in Christchurch in
about a month.
City council transport operations
manager Stephen Wright
said staff
are working
through the
Government’s
new speed
limit rule.
He said the
roads that
will get speed limit increases
will be known by mid-February.
The new speed limit rule came
in on October 30 and requires
road control authorities like the
city council to reverse speed
limit reductions made since
January 1, 2020.
Wright said there was no time
frame yet to restore the speed
limits, but Transport Minister
Simeon Brown has set a deadline
of July 1. The city council’s
safe speed neighbourhoods
programme reduced the speed
limit to 30km/h around schools
and residential streets across
the city. The new rule requires
30km/h variable speed limits to
be placed outside schools.
• By Kees Chalmers
MIKE DICKISON has always
had a soft spot for Banks
Peninsula.
Now the world’s first
Wikipedian-at-large is
determined to make the
peninsula accessible to the
world - and he has been granted
$50,000 to do it.
The central city resident was
set to host his first public edita-thon
yesterday at Tūranga to
arm people and organisations
with the tools to improve
their coverage in the online
encyclopedia.
“It’s an area of cultural
significance, a geographically
and biologically unique
environment, and it attracts
thousands of tourists every year.
“Despite this, Banks Peninsula
is poorly covered on Wikipedia,
the 11th most-visited website
in the world and the first port
of call for anyone seeking
information, whether human or
AI.”
Dickison cited the Lyttelton
Museum, which was demolished
after the February 22, 2011,
earthquake, but still exists
virtually with its historic photo
collection.
“When I see organisations
like that I feel there’s so much
they could do by making use
of the platform that Wikipedia
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Putting the peninsula on Wiki
PROMOTION: Wikipedian-at-large Mike Dickison wants to raise Banks Peninsula’s profile
in the online encyclopedia.
PHOTO: KEES CHALMERS
offers them. That’s the mission
for me to help empower small
organisations that maybe
don’t get the funding that big
museums do,” said Dickison.
His relationship with
Wikipedia started in 2015 when
he was working as a museum
curator in Whanganui.
With no real budget to
publicise the collections, he
turned to the encyclopedia for
help.
“I realised I could put
information and photographs
into Wikipedia that would
increase the visibility of all the
stuff we were doing.”
He started running public
workshops to improve the
quality of the articles and started
running events to teach people
how to edit the encyclopedia
content.
Dickison was hooked.
“I realised I was enjoying this
more than I was enjoying being a
museum curator.”
In 2018, Dickison’s
Wikipedian-at-large job did
not even exist. So he pitched
the idea for the position to the
Wikimedia Foundation in the
United States and received the
$50,000 grant.
“The goal is to mentor
other people to learn how to
do this sort of job so that it can
be spread around and given out
to different people each year.
“It’s a huge improvement over
how things were five years ago.”
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about the edit-a-thons
email info@wikimedia.nz
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The Star Thursday January 16 2025
10
NEWS
‘Some old Pakeha
men’ complaint
not upheld
• By Daniel Alvey
A COMPLAINT about a
Canterbury deputy mayor who
said the Treaty Principles Bill has
the backing of “some old Pakeha
men that are living in the past”
has not been upheld.
Selwyn District
Council’s Malcolm
Lyall made the
comment during a
council debate on
whether the council
should make a
submission against
the controversial
bill.
Lyall’s claim
Malcolm
Lyall
prompted Selwyn resident Stuart
McKinlay to lodge a formal complaint
with the council’s chief
executive Sharon Mason and
Mayor Sam Broughton.
He claimed it breached the
council’s code of conduct and
was racist in nature.
“I was offended by this remark,
as I am sure many other residents
of Selwyn District would be if
they were aware of what he said,”
McKinlay told The Star.
The comment came before
councillors voted to make a submission
against the bill. Submissions
closed on Tuesday.
In his complaint, McKinlay
said Lyall’s comment breached
the following behavioural standards:
Bullying, discrimination,
disrepute, respect, and relationships
with the public.
But Lyall has been cleared
by Mason and Broughton who
deemed his comment did not
meet the threshold for a code of
conduct breach nor did it bring
the council into disrepute.
“The language used was in the
context of the broader debate
during the Treaty Principles
paper discussion. Therefore, no
further action was taken,” Mason
said.
Lyall, who is Pakeha, told The
Star he took the complaint as “a
badge of honour” that reflected
his opposition to the bill. Lyall
said his comment was directed at
Hobson’s Pledge, a lobby group
founded by former Act leader
Don Brash in 2016.
The city council and Environment
Canterbury also made
submissions against the bill.
Submissions closed at 1pm
on Tuesday.
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Father of 11 loses appeal
for early release from jail
• By Ric Stevens
A MAN with 163 convictions
has lost a bid to be released from
jail early because of the effect his
imprisonment is having on his
11 children.
David Rata Bagley, 43, has a
25-year criminal history of shoplifting
and dishonesty, although
he also has a conviction for family
violence due to an incident in
which he pulled the children’s
mother off her feet by her hair
and kicked her in the head.
In February 2024, the
Christchurch man was sent to
prison for two years and four
months for wilful damage,
threatening to kill, assault on a
person in a family relationship
and 11 charges of theft.
That sentence was later
reduced to two years and two
months on appeal by the High
Court, which considered that his
treatment in state care as a child
had “causatively contributed” to
his offending.
But Bagley then tried to
get a further discount on his
jail term, to reflect what he
said was the negative impact
of his imprisonment on his
11 children, aged between 18
months and 17 years.
The High Court turned him
down on that score, but he took
his case to the Court of Appeal.
He was trying to get his
sentence reduced to two years,
which would lead to his immediate
release as people serving
two years or less are usually
freed after serving half of the
sentence and Bagley has been in
jail for more than a year, including
time on remand.
The Court of Appeal also
declined his appeal, meaning he
will remain subject to release by
the decision of the Parole Board
or when he has served his time.
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The Parole Board has seen
him twice so far, in April and
September 2024, and declined to
release him both times.
He will next be seen by the
board in May. His statutory
release date is in September.
Bagley’s latest incident of
offending was in June 2023,
when he was living apart from
the mother of his children and
sleeping rough in Hagley Park.
“Standing back, we see this
case as falling well below the
high threshold which would
justify this court conducting a
further review of Mr Bagley’s
sentence,” the Court of Appeal
decision said.
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12 The Star Thursday January 16 2025
The Way
We Were
SUMMER FUN: Natural Magic Group puppeteers Kerry and Mary McCammon performing in
1983. Above right – Martin Ewen on stilts in Cathedral Square in 1987.
1980s – SUMMERTIMES FESTIVAL
For those remaining in the
city over the holidays, the
SummerTimes Festival offered
plenty of entertainment. And it
was mostly free.
From music to circus, puppeteers
to teddy bears, the
four-month festival brought
artists to town from around the
country and overseas.
The city council initiative
started in the 1980s and ran
until 2021, when Covid took
hold. It has since been replaced
with individual events such as
NYE/NYE Kids Countdown,
Kite Day, Summer Sundays and
outdoor movies.
In 1986, government funding
cuts to temporary employment
scheme Project Employment
Programme left the future of
the festival uncertain, just as it
was taking off.
SummerTimes controlling
supervisor Mary Williams
told The Press the festival had
employed 70 people over the
previous four years, thanks
to the programme, with the
majority taking up other arts
jobs afterwards. The budget for
the 1986 festival was $350,000,
with wages a big part.
In a letter to the editor,
Trevor Nash thought criticism
of the scheme’s demise
“appeared to be embracing the
pervasive handout mentality
that corrupts art”.
“History has shown that art
from the state lacks quality because
of the employer-employee
relationship. Rather than
being vital and challenging, it
becomes a cynical shadow of
what art should be. Art can and
must survive by the virtue of its
own quality.”
But other letter writers
showed gratitude for the festival.
“For families, especially
low-income ones, to be able
to remain in the city over
summer, and to have such
a range of activities and
entertainment available, has
been greatly appreciated,”
N Cresswell wrote.
YOU’RE THE ONE: Norman Close, Andrew Holyoake, Paul Jameson and Geoff Skinner with
rubber ducks in 1990. Above right – The Wizard at the festival opening in 1984.
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Back to School 2025
Study tips for 2025
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.
Hornby High School
Kia ora e te whānau. Nau mai haere
mai ki Te Huruhuru Ao o Horomaka -
Welcome to Hornby High School.
As we embark on our 2025 academic
year, we are excited to welcome new
students to our vibrant and supportive
school community, where they will become
part of a dynamic environment where
everyone is encouraged to grow, learn and
achieve their best. At Hornby High School,
we celebrate diversity, foster creativity, and
strive for excellence in all that we do. Our
teachers, staff and rangatahi work together
to create an inclusive and welcoming
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opportunity to develop both academically
and personally. We look forward to
supporting students as they embark on
this exciting new chapter and welcome
all unique contributions to our school.
Together, lets make this year a remarkable
one, filled with academic achievements,
personal growth, and lasting friendships.
Welcome to Hornby High School!
Marian College
Kia Ora to all the students starting Year
9 at Marian College next year! My name
is Molly Maynard, and I am honoured to
be the Head Student for 2025. I vividly
remember my first day at Marian —
feeling nervous and unsure — but soon
realising that I was far from alone in that
experience.
On your first day, you’ll be supported by
your Peer Support Leaders, who will guide
you as you settle in and hopefully become
a big sister figure to you. Alongside them,
the Head Students, staff, and all the other
students will be there to welcome you and
help you feel at home.
My advice to you as you start this
exciting new chapter is to step outside
your comfort zone. Try new activities, join
sports teams, participate in groups, and
get involved in school events. These are
great ways to make new friends and truly
make the most of your time here.
I can’t wait to meet all of you and
welcome you to the Marian whānau.
Warm regards, Molly Maynard, Head
Student 2025
Start of year 2025
Monday 20th January - School office opens
Monday 27th January - Teacher Only Day
Tuesday 28th January
Mihi Whakatau, welcome for all new students
Meet at 8.30am (assemble outside the auditorium)
Wednesday 29th January
Years 7-10 Normal school day
1.30pm – 3.00pm Years 11, 12 & 13 Wananga & Assembly
Thursday 30th January
Normal timetable for all students 8.30am-2.45pm
Friday 31st January
Normal timetable for all students 8.30am-2.45pm
Thursday 6th February - Waitangi Day Observed, School Closed
Friday 7th February - School Closed
180 Waterloo Road, Hornby - Ph 03 349 5396 www.hornby.school.nz
Left to right:
Deputy Head
student- Pastoral:
Luyando
Mwandila, Head
Student: Molly
Maynard, Deputy
Head student -
Academic: Victoria
Russell, Head of
Special Character:
Seyara De Silva
Full Primary Years 1-8
37 Cunningham Place, Halswell 8025
Phone: 03 322 8735
Email: admin@oaklands.school.nz
NEW ENROLMENTS
Friday 24th January 2025, 10am – 2pm
Monday 27th January 2025, 10am – 2pm
PaRENT INTERvIEWS
Tuesday 28th January 2025
Wednesday 29th January 2025
www.oaklands.school.nz
TERM 1 BEGINS
Thursday 30th January 2025, 8.55am
Key Information 2025
Tuesday 28 January:
9am - 1.30pm (no uniform)
Yr 12 Peer Support Leaders
Leadership Training
Wednesday 29 January:
9am - 2.30pm (in uniform)
Year 9 + Year 12 Peer Support Leaders
“E tu Kahikatea”
Get to know Marian College
Thursday 30 January:
8.30am - 3pm (in uniform)
Year 9 + Year 12 Peer Support Leaders
“E tu Kahikatea” Day 2
Get to know Marian College
www.mariancollege.school.nz
Haere Mai, Talofa Lava, Welcome
Friday 31 January:
8.30am (in uniform)
All students (Years 9 to 13)
Mihi Whakatuwheratanga
o te tau hou
Welcome to the new school year
Monday 3 February:
8.30am (in uniform)
All students (Years 9 to 13)
Normal classes begin

Thursday January 16 2025 The Star 15
Back to School 2025
Burnside High School
Head Prefect Ron Livne expresses his
thorough gratitude towards Burnside
High School and all the doors that it has
opened for him over the years. He is heavily
involved in the extensive music programme,
and likes to make the most of the academic
opportunities available, participating in
competitions and courses inside and outside
of the school. “It is hard to put into words
how grateful I am for Burnside’s ability to
push you past your potential and allow you
to find and strengthen what you’re good
at and what you love. Through Burnside,
I have toured New Zealand, tried new
sports, learnt new instruments, gained
valuable skills, and satisfied my academic
ambition.” Ron has learnt through being a
Social Leader and South Division’s Deputy
Prefect in 2024 the impact that forming
connections with other students can have,
and the responsibilities tied to leadership.
So, as 2025’s Head Boy, Ron hopes to give
back to his school by keeping its atmosphere
positive and inclusive while encouraging
everybody to ignite and harness their
ambition. “At Burnside, everything is on
offer; it’s just up to you to take it.”
Head Prefect Kate Dawson attributes
Burnside High School’s excellent reputation
to the school’s vast co-curricular offerings,
saying, “Burnside’s size allows us to offer
an exceptional range of activities across
academics, sports, arts, culture, social
initiatives, and service.” Reflecting on
personal experience, she shares, “I came to
Burnside with a passion for water sports,
having spent my first twelve years as a
swimmer and water polo player. Since then,
I’ve explored new activities like underwater
hockey and open-water racing.” Beyond
the pool, Burnside’s leadership and service
programs have also been impactful. A
Values Leader in junior years and South
Division Head Prefect in 2024, she has
connected with peers and given back to
the wider community. “It’s inspiring to see
everything Burnside offers, and as part of
the Head Prefect team this year, I hope to
encourage students to explore these cocurricular
opportunities and reach their full
potential, both in and out of the classroom.”
New to New Zealand and Burnside High
School in 2023 after living most of her life
in the snowy Northeast of the USA, Deputy
Head Prefect Katherine Watts is eager to get
involved in everything Burnside has to offer.
Through extracurriculars such as World
Scholar’s Cup, Magna Voce, and Debate
Club, she has expanded her knowledge
and understanding of the school’s values,
students, and structure. Additionally, her
roles as a junior Values Leader, North
Division Values Prefect, and student
leader of Rainbow Club have allowed her
to connect with other students through a
variety of leadership positions. She believes
in leading by example: “My goal as a Deputy
Head Prefect is to help foster Burnside’s
sense of values and community, and to work
as much as I can with the other students of
the school. To be a successful leader, you
have to be a friend first.”. She hopes to be a
role model, as well as a friendly face, and to
help lead the school well over the coming
year.
Deputy Head Prefect Ryan Yoon feels
immense gratitude toward Burnside High
School for the opportunities it has provided
him to grow academically, athletically,
and personally. A dedicated athlete, Ryan
played basketball from Year 9 to Year 11,
competed in korfball, and has represented
the school in road races and cross-country
nationals in 2021 and 2024. In leadership,
Ryan has made a significant impact, serving
as a Sports and Values Leader during his
junior years and as South Division Values
Prefect in 2024. His commitment to
sustainability is reflected in his involvement
as an Environment Leader and member
of the Environment Group from 2021 to
2024. “Burnside has shaped me in countless
ways, teaching me the value of hard work,
leadership, and teamwork. I’ve learned that
no challenge is too great when you have the
right mindset and a supportive community.”
Ryan shares, as Deputy Head Prefect,
he hopes to inspire his peers to seize the
opportunities available and make the most
of their time at Burnside. “Together, we can
make a positive impact and help each other
grow.”
Start of the
2025 School Year
School will begin on Monday 3rd February 2025. Year levels will be required to attend as outlined below.
From Monday 3rd February, all students must be in full, correct school uniform. Year 13 students must be in correct dress code.
*Prefects will be required on Wednesday 29, Thursday 30 and Friday 31 January
Monday 3 February
Tuesday 4 February
8.15am
8.15am
9.30am - 2.40pm
9.30am - 10am
8.15am - 2.40pm
Year 9 students assemble near the cabbage trees – Tī Kōuka for the Mihi Whakatau
Year 10, 11, 12, 13 students NEW to Burnside assemble near the cabbage trees
– Tī Kōuka for the Mihi Whakatau
Year 9 students Orientation Programme
Year 10-13 NEW students Orientation with the Deans
Full time table will run for all Year 9 students beginning with form time and
Assembly. All Year 9 students to bring devices
Wednesday 5 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
Thursday 6 February
Waitangi Day - School Closed
Friday 7 February 8.15am - 2.40pm Time tabled classes for ALL year levels beginning with form time
Monday 10 February 9.00am - 2.40pm Time tabled classes for ALL year levels
School Office
The office is open from 9.00am to
3.00pm from Monday 13th January 2025.
Normal office hours will resume from
Monday 3 February 2025. Please
telephone (03) 358 8383 for all enquiries.
Uniform Shop Hours
The uniform shop 291 Wairakei Road will be open
before Term 1 starts. Please refer to website
burnside.uniformgroup.co.nz for opening hours.
Physical Education uniform Compulsory for
Year 9/10 is available at the school office.

16 The Star Thursday January 16 2025
Back to School 2025
Chisnallwood Intermediate
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
Kirkwood
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Our school year starts with ‘meet the
teacher’ for all students.
Book a 15 minute meeting online, on either
Thursday 30 January or Friday 31 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 2025.
Phone 348 7718
school.information@kirkwood.school.nz
www.kirkwood.school.nz
Phil Tappenden, Principal
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.
Welcome to 2025
Thursday 30th January
& Friday 31st January
Kanohi ki te kanohi
(face to face meetings)
book online or via the school office
Monday 3rd February
School begins for classes
Thursday 6th February
Waitangi Day (school closed)
Enquiries: please contact
Merrin School
03 358 8369
www.merrin.school.nz
Kahikatea Kirkwood
Intermediate School
Kahikatea 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’.
Last week, Merrin School students
from Years 5-8 dazzled audiences with
their vibrant production, Travel Guides.
The show took viewers on a whirlwind
journey to stunning destinations like
Greece, Portugal, Ireland, the USA, and
South Korea, each brought to life through
energetic performances, colorful costumes,
and captivating storytelling.
Every student played a role, whether
on stage with speaking parts or behind
the scenes crafting props and managing
technical elements. The teamwork and
creativity were on full display, with three
stellar performances: two evening shows
and a daytime matinee.
‘I liked talking in front of an audience
and the scenes that were put together’ -
Tremain (a.k.a Kevin)
These wonderful children are going
through a real growth spurt: intellectually,
emotionally and physically. The staff at
Kahikatea 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 Kahikatea Kirkwood the great
school it is.
Phil Tappenden, Principal
Merrin School’s Travel Guides
Production a global success
‘I liked how everyone got on stage and
could be themselves and wasn’t afraid to be
confident’ - Serena (a.k.a Flight Attendant)
Te Oraka
Shirley
Intermediate
Term 1 2025 Start Dates
Tuesday 28th January Meet the teacher day for Year 7 and new
to the school Year 8 students.
Wednesday 29th January 9am - 2.45pm - Year 7 and new Year
8’s to the school will spend the day in their new learning base.
Thursday 30th January 9am -2.45pm Whole school begins for
Year 7 and 8.
Our School Office will be open from Monday 20th January
between 10am -2pm for any new enrolments.
Enrolment forms are on our website.
www.sis.school.nz | 03 385 2229 | office@sis.school.nz
Full and satisfying lives
Chisnallwood
intermediate sChool
Chisnallwood Intermediate School
welcomes students to the 2025 school year.
Year 8 Students commence
Wed 29 January at 8:40am
Year 7 Students commence
Wed 29 January at 11:30am
For further information contact:
The Principal
Breezes Road, Christchurch
Phone: 3884-199
E.mail: kgoggin@chisnallwood.school.nz
Website: www.chisnallwood.school.nz
“A school proud of its academic,
cultural and sporting success”

Thursday January 16 2025 The Star 17
Hagley College 2025
Enrolment
Day
9.00am
28
-3.00pm
Year 12, 13 and Adult students
January
Tuesday
Contact us for an Appointment
Our Enrolment Centre re-opens
on January 15th 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-enrolments25/
Hagley College Start Dates and Times 2025
2 0 2 5
3
Feb
15
Jan
YEAR 9
Tuesday
28 January
At Home
Wednesday
29 January
9.30am – Gym 2
Year 9 & 10HG Mihi
Whakatau and
Orientation
BBQ Lunch provided
2.00pm – released
Thursday
30 January
Year 9
Orientation
Programme
8.30am – 3.00pm
YEAR 10 At Home At Home At Home
YEAR 11 At Home At Home At Home
YEAR 12,
13, ELL
New Seniors
After3
Classes
Catch Up
College
Enrolment At Home At Home
Friday
31 January
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)
New Yr12, 13
& ELL
Mihi Whakatau
& Orientation
10.00am Gym 2
After3 classes start the week of 3rd Feb at 6pm
Monday
3 February
Timetabled
classes start
at 8.30am
Timetabled
classes start
at 8.30am
Timetabled
classes start
at 8.30am
Timetabled
classes start
at 8.30am
Thur
6 Feb
Thursday 6 February – COLLEGE CLOSED
(Waitangi Day Holiday)
Enrolments from 15th – 21st January.
Please book an appointment time via our online form from 14th Jan
www.hagley.school.nz/enrolment/catch-up-college-enrolments or call 03 379 3090
Friday
7 February
School
Closed
School
Closed
School
Closed
School
Closed
School
Closed
2025 Year 12 , 13, Adult Students & Pre-Professional Programmes
ENROLMENTS OPEN APPLY NOW
Enrolments close 28th Jan 2025

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Amateur champ’s dream a
reality after NZ Open invite
• By Sam Coughlan
“IT’S A DREAM come true.”
That’s top young golfer Cooper
Moore’s response to being
invited to play in his first New
Zealand Open at Millbrook,
Arrowtown, next month.
At 16, he will be the youngest
player in the tournament.
But as an amateur, he isn’t
eligible for a share of the tournament’s
$2m prize money.
He will be one of 156 golfers
playing – including LIV Golf’s
Ben Campbell and Steven Alker,
who plays on the PGA Tour
Champions.
Moore has so far won the New
Zealand amateur championship,
tied for second at the Junior
Open in Scotland and finished
eighth at the Asia-Pacific amateur
championships.
He said he couldn’t wait to play
in the NZ Open, which starts on
February 27.
“It’s been a goal of mine for a
couple of years now and to get
the opportunity feels amazing,”
he said.
Moore, 7, with Lydia Ko at
Clearwater in 2016.
BIG TIME: Cooper Moore will compete in his first New Zealand Open next month.
PHOTO: SAM COUGHLAN ​
“At the same time I don’t just
want to be there to make up
the numbers, I want to prepare
well and give myself every opportunity
to play as well as I can
and compete against some great
players.”
Moore’s passion for the game
and drive to improve himself is
clear.
His interest in golf was sparked
when he was four and joined dad
Jayden, himself a keen player, at
the driving range.
“ I just fell in love with it,” he
said.
He will start year 12 at St
Bede’s College later this month,
but estimates he took more than
60 days off last year for golf.
“ (The school) is really helpful
and they’re good with that, they
help me catch up whenever I get
back.
“Teachers enjoy me travelling,
they don’t get irritated if I’m behind
on schoolwork, because I’ll
do it as soon as I get back.”
Moore does two gym sessions
a week, plus spends about 20
hours a week training during the
school year. He has memberships
at Clearwater, and the Waitikiri
and Russley clubs.
It’s a heavy commitment, but
one he is happy to bear.
“ I used to spend more time
with friends, like on weekends
I don’t really have time for like
sleepovers and stuff, I always
get up and practise or play golf.
Most Sundays I’ve got golf going
on, especially in the summer,”
he said.
He isn’t sure what his future
holds, with one option taking
up a scholarship to a US college.
Plenty have reached out, but
can’t make formal offers until he
turns 17 in June.
Another possibility is moving
to Australia and trying to gain a
tour card, with an eye to turning
professional in his early 20s –
still more than four years away.
With options in front of
him, Moore isn’t getting ahead
‘It’s been a goal of mine
for a couple of years now
and to get the opportunity
feels amazing,’
– Cooper Moore
of himself. “ Whatever’s going
to suit me best. At the moment,
if I had to make a decision on
the spot, I’d probably try and go
with Aussie. I don’t have much
interest in the schooling side of
college, I’d much rather just play
golf and see how good I can get.
“But also the facilities at
college and all that makes me
want to go there, it’s a tough
decision.”
But whichever pathway he
chooses, he will have a hefty
amount of support around him.
“ He’s got Kazuma (Kobori)
that he can talk to, or other
mates, like Zack Swanwick or
Zach May, who’ve gone the
college route,” said Jayden.
“From our perspective,
it’s really good to know
that whatever decision he
makes, he’s got our support, but
he’s also got New Zealand Golf’s
support. Their goal is to provide
him with the opportunities to
live that dream of being a pro
golfer.”
TALENT: Moore, 16, is the defending NZ amateur champion.
PHOTO: GETTY
In Brief
Havili takes reins as
Crusaders captain
David Havili has been named
as the new Crusaders captain.
The 30-year-old midfielder was
yesterday unveiled as skipper
for the 2025 season. He replaces
All Blacks captain Scott Barrett.
Havili has been Crusaders
vice-captain since 2020. He has
played 128 for the Super Rugby
side and 30 tests for the All
Blacks. Barrett relinquished the
Crusaders captaincy to decrease
his workload after leading both
sides last year. The Crusaders
finished ninth last season under
head coach Rob Penney. Havili’s
first game as captain will be in
a pre-season match against the
Blues at Kirwee on January 31.
The Crusaders Super Rugby
Pacific campaign starts at home
against the Hurricanes on
February 14.
Second national golf
croquet title
United’s Logan McCorkindale
has won his second consecutive
national title at the golf
croquet open championships
in Nelson. He beat Auckland’s
Josh Freeth in the best-of-five
sets final, coming from 2-1
down. It was his second title of
the week. He also claimed the
doubles title with his brother
Reece, beating fellow
Cantabrians Chris and
Jenny Clarke in the final.
Cashmere’s Josh Winter, Myles
Duggan, Levi Franks and Mikey
Lauer (Nelson) made the semifinals
of the doubles competition.
Franks finished fourth in the
singles.
Andrews cycles
to victory
Olympic double gold medallist
Ellesse Andrews claimed two
titles at the Christchurch Track
Cycling Club’s summer carnival
at Denton Park on Saturday. The
carnival saw a host of Olympians
compete, including members of
the women’s endurance team who
claimed silver in Paris. Andrews
won the keirin and 2000m at the
carnival, while Shaane Fulton
took out the 1600m wheelrace.
Nicole Shields won the women’s
10km race. Sam Dakin took out
the men’s 450m and 1000m and
Tom Sexton won the 15km race -
which took place on Sunday after
Saturday’s rain forced it to be
postponed.
Cantabrian prepares
for T20 World Cup
Canterbury cricketer Darcy-Rose
Prasad and her New Zealand
teammates will begin their
under-19 women’s T20 World
Cup campaign in Malaysia
against South Africa at 7.30pm
on Saturday. Prasad is the only
Cantabrian in the 15-strong
squad, although Kate Irwin
(Auckland) and Emma McLeod
(Central Districts) play wqith her
at Sydenham. Prasad previously
played for New Zealand in a
tri-series against Sri Lanka and
Australia in Queensland last year.
She scored 23 not out in New
Zealand’s first warm-up match
on Monday, which they lost by 13
runs to the United States.

Thursday January 16 2025 The Star
• By Sam Coughlan
AUSTRALIAN high jumper
Brandon Starc will compete
alongside Olympic champion
Hamish Kerr at Christchurch’s
International Track Meet next
month.
Starc, the brother of Australian
cricketer Mitchell Starc, won the
Commonwealth Games title in
2018 and was second in 2022.
He also has a Diamond League
title.
Starc and Kerr last competed
together at the Paris Olympics,
jumping in the same qualifying
group. Starc failed to make the
BIG NAMES:
Australian
Brandon
Starc and
Olympic
champion,
Kiwi Hamish
Kerr, will
square
off at the
International
Track Meet
at Ngā Puna
Wai next
month.
PHOTOS:
GETTY ​
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Transtasman rivalry likely at
star-studded track meet
final while Kerr came away
with gold.
The two share a personal
best of 2.36m – Starc set his
four months after winning the
2018 Commonwealth Games in
Queensland, while Kerr achieved
his at the World Athletics Indoor
Championships in Glasgow
last year, and equalled it at the
Olympics.
Japanese jumper Takashi Eto,
who has a personal best of 2.30m
from 2017, will also be taking
part in the star-studded meet at
Ngā Puna Wai on February 22.
ITM athletes’ director Craig
Motley said there was a good cast
of athletes for the event.
“ Three 2.30m jumpers is pretty
good.
“ I let Hamish (Kerr) know
straightaway and he was really
excited about it. The couple of
times when he has competed,
he’s won starting after everyone
else has finished.
“ Now it’s going to be a
competition. We’ve got the
reigning Olympic champion so
that attracts people to it . . . it
won’t just be a carnival jump off
as such.”
Kerr said he was looking
forward to the competition,
which will be his second of
the year, following the Cooks
Classic in Whanganui on
January 25.
“ I’m definitely relishing the
opportunity to compete against
some of the internationals in my
home patch, it’ll be a bit different
to usual,” he said.
“ I know (Starc) pretty well,
we’ve spent a lot of time on the
road together, so it’s always good
to catch up with him and I’m
looking forward to having him
down in Christchurch.”
Olympians Tom Walsh and
Zoe Hobbs will compete in
the shot put and sprint events
respectively.
SPORT 19
They said it
“Doctors and scientists
said that breaking the fourminute
mile was impossible,
that one would die in the
attempt. Thus, when I got
up from the track after
collapsing at the finish line, I
figured I was dead.”
- Roger Bannister
“Don’t get bitter, get better.”
- Tiger Woods
“Gold medals aren’t really
made of gold. They’re made
of sweat, determination, and
a hard-to-find alloy called
guts.”
- Dan Gables, Olympic
wrestling gold medalist
“Treat a person as he is, and
he will remain as he is. Treat
him as he could be, and he
will become what he should
be.”
- Jimmy Johnson, former
American football coach
“It’s not about being the
biggest or the strongest,
it’s about having the
biggest heart and the most
determination.”
- Beatrice Faumuina
“Winning isn’t everything,
but wanting to win is.”
- Vince Lombardi,
American football coach
Wairakei/Aorangi intersection closure
We’re upgrading wastewater
pipes and extending
the cycleway
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Road closures are in place on Wairakei Road and
Aorangi Road – including at the intersection –
until early February 2025. Please follow
the signposted detours.
We know road works are disruptive
for you. We’re working hard to
get out of your way as soon
as possible.
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SPORT
Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz
Career set to snowball in Alaska
BIG TASK: Evie Leeson (right)
was asked to mark Chinese
giant Zhang Ziyu at the FIBA
U18 Women’s Asia Cup.
PHOTO: GETTY
• By Sam Coughlan
A WOOLLEN hat and a big
jacket is awaiting top young
basketballer Evie Leeson when
she embarks on her scholarship
in the United States this month.
The 18-year-old is Alaskabound,
where the average high
in January is -5 deg C and the
average low -11 deg C.
“ I expect it to be very cold,
that’s one thing,” she said.
“The coach told me he’s going
to give me a woollen hat and a
big jacket.”
Leeson has taken up a
basketball scholarship at the
University of Alaska Anchorage.
It was one of five offers she
had on the table. The others
were from Gardner-Webb
University, North Carolina, Le
Moyne University, New York,
Weber State University, Utah,
and the University of Texas Rio
Grande Valley.
Leeson will meet Ashlyn
Rean at the University of Alaska
Anchorage who joined the team
in 2024.
Rean returned home in June
last year to play alongside
Leeson on the national titlewinning
Canterbury under-20
side.
“ Having her there, it’s like that
sense of home so it’ll be good,”
Leeson said.
Rean said she was excited
Leeson will be joining her.
Said Rean: “Evie and I grew
up in the same place and have
played with and against
each other. So to end
up at the same college
in Alaska of all places
is really awesome,” she
said.
“It’s a really cool place
though, it feels like it’s
own unique world.
Walking home from
training and coming
across a moose outside your
dorm isn’t something you get in
many other places.
“(The cold) hasn’t been too
bad, this time last year the
Ashlyn
Rean
HUSSLE:
Evie Leeson
will play
for the
University
of Alaska
Anchorage
on a
scholarship
this year.
PHOTO:
GETTY
weather was around -20 deg C,
and right now it’s still in the
positives.
“You really do get used to it
and it isn’t as bad as it
sounds.”
Leeson excelled at St
Margaret’s College and
finished school last year.
She played as a forward in
the senior A side for three
years, while she has also
represented Canterbury
under-20s and New
Zealand under-18s.
It was with the national side
at last year’s FIBA U18 Women’s
Asia Cup that a video of her
went viral after she was given
the unenviable task of marking
the 220cm tall Chinese centre
Zhang Ziyu.
Leeson, who is no slouch
at 186cm, was at a huge
disadvantage as Zhang scored
36 points and claimed 13
rebounds.
A compilation of Zhang’s
performances at the
tournament, including clips of
her playing against Leeson, has
been viewed more than three
million times on Tik Tok.
“ Oh my god, I don’t even
know if I reached her shoulder,”
Leeson said.
“My coach said: ‘You’re going
to have fun with that, aren’t
you?’ And there was a bet going
around our team – if you block
her, you get 20 bucks, but no one
did.”
Leeson will study dietetics at
university.
“ I want to do the sports side of
nutrition.”
And while she isn’t eligible to
play until the start of the new
season in August, she wants to
throw herself into training and
impress the coaches.
“Coach said when I get there,
I’m definitely going to make an
impact.
“So I’d like to train and do
classes and stuff, then come
back in May, June, and then go
again in August.”
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Thursday January 16 2025 The Star 21
WEEK ThrEE
TraInInG ProGramme
Knuckling down and some tips on nutrition and weight loss
In week 3 the early excitement of the City 2 Surf project you have undertaken is wearing off. You may not have
sensed a big improvement in fitness levels yet and other commitments are getting in the way of training.
After your determined start the first doubts set in: “Can I do this?” This is the time to knuckle down. You
need another 2 or 3 consistent weeks before you notice a significant improvement in fitness and energy
levels. Once that happens you will be well on your way. The best time of day to exercise is early morning.
It is good to get it out of the way and it will energise you for the rest of the day. Later in the day you might
just feel that little bit of fatigue or things crop up which will tempt you to say “tomorrow is another day….”
This can easily become habit and before you know it you have lost one or 2 training sessions every week.
Of course you might have a good reason for not being able to get out early. Other times of the day for your
training session are perfectly fine too but good planning is required. A light snack (toast/bread, fruit) before your
early morning training session is generally recommended to assist your blood sugar levels. This also applies if you
exercise later in the morning or afternoon. Breakfast or a meal after training will assist with replenishing energy
stores. Exercising before going to bed might keep you awake for a while if you are a light sleeper.
weeK Three:
LeveL monday wednesday Thursday saTurday
Beginner
12km Jog/run
Intermediate
12km
Jog/run
6km
walk
6km/12km
24 min
Run 5 min x 4
Walk 1 min x 4
35 min
Easy jog
20 min
Walk 1 min x 4
Jog 4 min x 4
6km 20 min (light)
12km 40 min (light)
36 min
Jog 5 min x 6
Walk 1 min x 6
40 min
Easy Jog
30 min
Walk 2 min x 6
Jog 3 min x 6
6km 15 min (mod)
12km 30 min (mod)
40 min
Walk
30 min
Easy Jog
40 min
Walk
6km 25 min (mod)
12km 60 min (light)
42min
Walk 1 min x 7
Run 5 min x 7
60 min
Easy Jog
40 min
Walk 2 min x 8
Run 3 min x 8
6km 40min
12km 75min
(alternate 5 min easy/mod)
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.
TIP oF The weeK
If one of your goals is to lose some weight, then
this training programme will help you.
But it will only do so if you pay attention to your
nutrition at the same time. Healthy choices
include bread and or cereals for breakfast,
sandwiches or a salad for lunch and an evening
meal consisting of plenty of vegetables with
fish, chicken or lean meat. Pasta and rice are
also good staple foods for active people.
One helping and avoidance of rich desserts
will assist your weight loss. A healthy snack
mid morning and afternoon will help you get
through the day. Fruit is always an excellent
choice. Avoid fatty foods and snacks with
refined sugars. If you need help with your
nutrition or weight loss this might be a good
time to have a consultation with an expert, like
one of the Sports Clinic nutritionists.
on behalf of the team at sports Clinic
(www.sportsclinic.co.nz):
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35th
YEAR
THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH!!
Trillo Metals Muscle Car Madness NO 35
January 25th-January 26th
Rangiora Showground
By the time this article goes to print
we are only one week to go until the
annual Muscle car show comes to town.
Early arrivals will start turning up from
next Wednesday from all over New
Zealand. We have enthusiasts coming
from the U.S.A, England and Australia.
Nearly 200 cars from the north island.
The local Rangiora club, North
Canterbury rodders always have a large
turnout of local club cars and Cam
Dave from ABFX in Dunedin
hopes to get his chopper to MCM
County club from Wellington have 14
cars entered.
Vanz Unlimited with van clubs around
the country to run their Van nationals.
This year the oldest van club in the
country, Parlour Vans from Auckland
will add to their numbers.
Another attraction this year we
have been working hard to put on a
custom chopper motorcycle display. It
is hoped to have Dave from ABFX in
Dunedin.to bring his amazing bike to
display. Choppers are basically hot rod
motorcycles.
The most popular event of the show
is the burnout competition, this year
sponsored by Towman Towing. Steve,
the owner, is building a wild new
burnout car to take on the winners from
last year. It is a tuff competition. The
pre-lims are on Saturday and Sunday are
the finals from around 1.15 p.m.
There’s something for the whole
family, how about the ‘”Rockabilly
pageant” which has several classes
including classes for
boys, girls and the
man in your life.So
here is your chance to
dress up in “glitz and
glamour” from days
gone by. Ever fancied
yourself as a ‘pinup
girl?” This event starts
at 12 noon in the big
shed.
Saturday is always
the big day with over
1,500 cars on display
and Sunday has
around 800 cars on
display. Of course
the weather also plays a big part with
these events.
That is beyond our control. Get out to
the Rangiora A&P showgrounds early
we open at 8.00 a.m. for cars on display.
Show your “Pride and Joy”, just pay the
normal gate fee but please show some
pride, clean your car and make sure it
is in show worthy condition. We would
like the ‘best of the best’ on display. We
encourage street machines, muscle cars,
classics and hot rods but if you think
your car is a bit special, please bring it
along.
Live music hits the stage from 9.30
a.m each day. We have 2
The burnouts are
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Thursday January 16 2025 The Star 23
35th
YEAR
35 years in the making.
bands from Australia
- the Flyin’ Saucers
that visit us every 2
years, the return of the
Rock-a-Dees that made
their MCM debut last
year. we have the Sons
from Auckland and
Bulletproof Convertible
from Dunedin and
many other bands, At
the other end of
the scale we have two
Intermediate school
bands Herding Cats
and Wired.
We also have craft
stalls, trade stalls,
event t shirts if you are
quick and even “old
school” pinstripers
that can paint by
hand custom fine lines on your car,
your pedal car or your skateboard! So
put the whole day aside, there is plenty
happening. The Thursday night cruise
leaves the high school at 10 to 7 p.m.
and this year to make traffic congestion
easier we will go to Kaiapoi first then
back through to Rangiora.
High class hot rods,
one of last years top cars.
Adults are $20, under 16 free two day
pass ( public hours only ) just $30.
Public hours (9.00 a.m. till 4 p.m). Info
027 545-7877. See you there.
Ash Jones’ 1936 Ford, a local car
was a Top Ten winner last year
Classic cars on display.
Plenty of way Kool
holdens on display.
High class hot rods, one of
last years top cars.
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GIG GUIDE
Thursday 16 to Wednesday 22 January 2025
ARMADILLO'S BECKENHAM, 155
Colombo St: Saturday 9pm - Decoy
Duck.
A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St:
Thursday 7pm - Open Mic, all welcome,
full set up incl drums and piano, free.
Friday 8pm - The Simone X Swallows Drag
Cabaret, feat award-winning drag and
burlesque performers Selina Simone
(WTGN) and Jack Swallows (CHC), plus
more of Ōtautahi's brightest drag
performers, tix humanitix.com $15+BF or
door sales. Saturday 7pm - Karaoke Fun
with Liv, all welcome, free entry. Sunday
2pm - Florida Man, laid back easy-listening
country with Quinn Mannix & band, koha
entry; 6pm - Canterbury Blues Club Jam
Night, feat house band plus open mic slots,
koha entry. Monday 7pm - Believe It or
Not Quiz, table bookings on 03-377-4787.
AVONHEAD TAVERN, 120 Withells
Rd: Friday 7.30pm - Live music.
BILL'S BAR, 1 Halswell Rd: Thursday
7.30pm - Karaoke with Annalea & Junior.
Friday 7.30pm - TP Karaoke. Saturday 7pm
- Reminisce with Anthony. Sunday 6.30pm
- Fired Up Karaoke.
BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St:
Thursday 7pm - Karaoke with DJ Brent.
Friday 4pm - DJ Rakinem. Saturday 3pm -
Deadlights; 6pm - DJ Rakinem. Sunday
3pm - Sunday Session.
CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St:
Friday 31st Jan, 8pm - Simmer.
CHATS BAR, 251 Travis Rd: Friday
7.30pm - Mandi Miller.
CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Friday
5.30pm - Nicole & Freddie; 9pm - Cantora
Band. Saturday 6pm - Ants & Ananda;
9pm - DJ Steve.
CHCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish
Society Hall, 29 Domain Tce: Sunday
7.30pm - Half Light: Rennie Pearson & Bob
McNeill, SOLD OUT.
COMMONERS, 10 Oxford St,
Lyttelton: Sunday 4pm - Dogswood feat.
Olds, Parkinson, Pyne, Sanchez-Lloyd,
Taylor.
DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St:
Saturday 8pm - Oh My Goth! feat. Djs
Regress & 59.
DUX CENTRAL, 6 Poplar St: Saturday
7pm - Oakley Grenell Echoes LP Summer
Tour feat. The OG Anthology Band.
FAT EDDIES, 76 Hereford St: Thursday
4.30pm - Cantora Duo; 8pm - Live Band
Karaoke; 11.30pm - Jinx. Friday 5pm -
Corner Sounds; 8.30pm - Kingsmen;
Midnight - Diamond Blue. Saturday
1.30pm - Ananda & Ants Duo; 5pm - Eve
Kelly Duo; 8.30pm - Roger Roger;
Midnight - Black & Gold. Sunday 2.30pm -
Richie Pickard Jazz Ensemble; 6pm - The
Stowaways Duo.
GOOD TIMES COMEDY CLUB, 224 St
Asaph St: Friday 6.30pm - Tales from a
Country Pub, $18. Friday 8.30pm - Song
Sale, $20. Saturday 8pm - Big Laughs, $30.
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HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: Friday
31st Jan, 7pm - Gazza. Saturday 15th Feb,
7.30pm - Pacific Kings presents Double
Trouble feat. Johnny Angel & Taurean K
Mill. Saturday 1st Mar, 7.30pm - Shania &
Country Legends feat. Liza Rebecca and 3
piece band.
LIVE AT THE POINT, Stoddart Point
Reserve, Diamond Harbour: Sunday
1pm - Drummie Dan; 1.30pm - Holly
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3.45pm - Mundi.
MAK BAR, 1276 Main North Rd:
Saturday 8pm - Unhinged. Sunday 3pm -
Hired Guns.
MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St:
Friday 10pm - Hired Guns. Saturday
10.30pm - The Muckin Fuppets.
OAK N FERRY, 608 Ferry Rd: Saturday
8.30pm - Hired Guns.
RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118
Racecourse Rd Friday 24th Jan, 7.30pm
- RiccStar.
RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75
London St: Friday 7pm - Girl from Mars.
Saturday 7pm - Simmer. Sunday 3pm -
Rockabella.
ROSE & THISTLE, 24 Main North Rd:
Friday 8.30pm - A&J Karaoke.
SHARKEY'S BAR & CAFE, 96 Hoon
Hay Rd: Friday 7pm - Karaoke. Saturday
7pm - Karaoke. Sunday 4pm - Open Mic.
Tuesday 7pm - Karaoke.
STOCKXCHANGE, 110 Marshland Rd:
Saturday 7.30pm - Nexus.
TAI TAPU HOTEL, 780 Old Tai Tapu
Rd: Saturday 1pm - Eddie Simon. Sunday
19th Jan, 1pm - Live music.
TEMPS BAR, 21 Goulding Ave:
Saturday 25th Jan, 8.30pm - Titanic.
THE ARTS CENTRE, 2 Worcester
Boulevard: Wednesday 22nd Jan,
12.30pm - National Youth Brass Band, free..
THE BLACK HORSE, 33 Lincoln Rd:
Wednesday 7pm - Annalea & Junior
Karaoke.
THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday
7pm - Quiz Night. Friday 6pm - Matt Hall;
10pm - Brad Stanley Band. Saturday 7pm -
Mike Hill; 11pm - Mama Rock. Sunday
5pm - Willie McArthur. Monday 6pm -
Sionna. Tuesday 7.30pm - Willie & Jeremy
Trad Session. Wednesday 6pm - Sionna.
THE BOWER, 487 New Brighton Rd:
Sunday 3.30pm - Man n Mates.
THE CHURCH, 124 Worcester St:
Thursday 8pm - The Unholy Trinity. Friday
2.45pm - Hemi Porter; 6.15pm - Zed &
Andy; 10pm - Mac Kerr Band. Saturday
2.4pm - Stowaways Duo; 6.15pm - Ants;
10pm - HeadRush. Sunday 12pm - Hemi
Porter; 3.30pm - Co-op; 7pm - Curio Club.
THE EMBANKMENT TAVERN, 181
Ferry Rd: Friday 7.30pm - Open Mic feat.
The Giant Poppies.
THE LITTLE FIDDLE, 132 Oxford Tce:
Sunday 8.30pm - Willie McArthur.
THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd:
Friday 9.30pm - Nexus. Saturday 9.30pm -
In the City. Sunday 6pm - Annalea &
Junior Karaoke. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.
THE PIANO, 156 Armagh St: Saturday
25th Jan, 2pm - National Youth Brass Band
presents Wallace & Gromit. Thursday 30th
Jan, 7pm - The International Akaroa Music
Festival feat. Four Seasons, Tango & Bossa
Nova starring cell ensemble Edith
Salzmann, Henry Say, Shiara Kelle, AJ Sigh,
Samuel Strellan, Eamonn Daly.
THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd:
Saturday 7pm - 12 Gauge.
THE ROCKPOOL, 85 Hereford St:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9pm - DJ's.
THE SIDELINE SPORTS BAR, 331
Stanmore Rd: Thursday 7pm - Jam
Night with Ritchie Gillies & Nick
Buchanan.
THE TURF, 6 Inwoods Rd: Thursday
7pm - Willie McArthur.
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
Manuel was part of the team
tha travelled across New Zealand
to promote, train and share the
Dog Smart programme, so other
councils could introduce the bite
prevention lessons to children
across the country. She followed up
this tour with training for educators
Brad Dannefaerd: “When I was a
young officer, I was lucky enough
to be able to travel to different
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
Christchurch’s best read and largest circulating newspaper
‘Friend who always
has your back’
A CITY COUNCIL animal
management officer has won an
award for her work educating the
community about how to stay safe
around dogs.
Kym Manuel took ou the
inaugural animal management
supreme officer award for
exceptional services to the industry.
The new $5000 bi-annual award
was established by CERT Systems,
a training company that specialises
in giving people who deal with the
public the skills to stay safe.
The prize money will be used to
pay for travel and accommodation
for an officer to attend an
international animal management
conference.
Manuel has been a the council
for 18 years and, on top of her work
as a full-time field officer, she is
the champion of the Dog Smart,
Dog Wise and Reading to Dogs
education programmes.
Edgeware
Pool build
delayed by
consent
process
• By Jack Ward
A DELAY in building consent
is the lates twist in the longrunning
Edgeware Pool saga.
Building consent was lodged
with the city council in October
by the group behind the new pool.
St Albans
Pavilion and Pool
Inc chair Lynne
O’Keefe told RNZ
earlier this month
it was hoped work
would start on the
pool in the coming
weeks. Now
she says this does
not appear to be
the case.
Lynne
O’Keefe
www.starnews.co.nz
Entries now open
www.city2surf.co.nz
from a number of councils.
Said CERT managing director
process resumes and progresses
accordingly.”
countries to learn and to share how
we do things here.”
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additional details or clarification
are required to ensure compliance
with the Building Code and other
requirements.
MATES: Council animal management officer Kym Manuel. PHOTO: CERT SYSTEMS
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