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16 th March <strong>2025</strong><br />

THURSDAY, JANUARY <strong>23</strong>, <strong>2025</strong><br />

connecting you with your neighbourhood<br />

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Athletes shine with medal<br />

wins at Colgate Games<br />

Athletes from the <strong>Southern</strong> <strong>View</strong> area have starred at the South Island Colgate Games at<br />

Ngā Puna Wai, which ran from Friday to Sunday. Awatea picked up 11 medals while Port Hills<br />

won eight, including Mario Domenech-Beltran and Jono Reid, who finished first and second<br />

respectively in the 11th grade boys’ long jump. Awatea’s Olliver Unger was dominant in the<br />

12th grade, winning the 100m, 200m, long jump, high jump, and was part of the relay team<br />

that won the 4x100m, alongside Ollie Karst, Eli Waghorn and Bruno Ash. A full list of results<br />

can be found by scanning the QR Code or at athleticscanterbury.anet.live/meets/42831/events<br />

SPEED: Salesi Mahe from Awatea moves around the outside<br />

of North Canterbury’s Quinn Newey in the 14th grade 200m.<br />

PACE: Awatea’s Kees Dannasser races Selwyn’s Daniel<br />

Erasmus. Right, Mathias Kuang from the Port Hills club runs in<br />

the 11th grade 400m.<br />

ROAR: Olliver Unger celebrates after winning the 12th<br />

grade boys’ 200m.<br />

PHOTOS: MATTHEW MUSSEN/MATTYLOUISPHOTOGRAPHY<br />

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Rubbish<br />

dumping<br />

hot spots<br />

revealed<br />

THE COST AND amount of on<br />

street fly tipping is starting to<br />

come down.<br />

In the 20<strong>23</strong>-24 financial year<br />

the city council spent just over<br />

$1 million collecting illegally<br />

dumped rubbish from roadsides<br />

around Christchurch.<br />

Said city council city streets<br />

maintenance manager Steve Guy:<br />

“Our stats are showing we’re getting<br />

back on the right track with a<br />

38% reduction in service requests<br />

coming through and a 27% reduction<br />

in costs to ratepayers from<br />

the start of the financial year until<br />

the beginning of December.”<br />

From July 1 to November 30,<br />

20<strong>23</strong>, contractors attended and<br />

closed out 5742 tickets for fly<br />

tipping costing the city council<br />

$428,124.<br />

For the same period in 2024,<br />

contractors attended and closed<br />

out 3548 tickets, at a cost to the<br />

council of $313,122.<br />

“While the $300,000 we’ve spent<br />

on cleaning up fly tipping is less<br />

than last year, it’s still hundreds<br />

of thousands of dollars that could<br />

have gone towards maintaining,<br />

resurfacing and resealing roads<br />

around Christchurch and Banks<br />

Peninsula,” Guy said.<br />

The Burwood Ward cost the city<br />

council about $100,000 to collect<br />

illegally dumped rubbish between<br />

July 1 and November 30, 2024.<br />

The Central and Riccarton<br />

Wards cost $60,000 and $35,000<br />

respectively since the start of the<br />

financial year. • Turn to page 4<br />

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Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />

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what’s on<br />

JP Clinic<br />

Thursdays, 10.30am-1pm<br />

South and Spreydon Libraries<br />

A Justice of the Peace will be on<br />

site for services including: Witness<br />

signatures on documents, certification<br />

of document copies, taking oaths,<br />

declarations, affidavits or affirmations,<br />

applications for the dissolution of<br />

marriage or civil union, citizenship<br />

applications, sponsorship applications,<br />

and rates rebate applications. Free, no<br />

appointment is required.<br />

Knit ‘n’ Yarn<br />

Thursdays, 1.30-3.30pm<br />

Opawa Baptist Church<br />

During South Library’s rebuild,<br />

our knitting group has found a<br />

temporary home at Opawa Baptist<br />

Church. Bring your current WIP,<br />

share your fibre art hopes and dreams<br />

and meet like-minded people.<br />

For more information contact<br />

Kaylene 021 113 4819 or Bronwen 022<br />

085 0161<br />

Technology Help Drop-In<br />

Session (BYO Device)<br />

Tuesdays, 10.30-11am<br />

Spreydon Library<br />

Do you need help using your<br />

smartphone, iPad, or tablet? Come<br />

along to our drop-in sessions with<br />

one of our librarians for help with<br />

email, searching the internet, using<br />

the library catalogue, eBooks, and<br />

Pokémon, Sunday, 10am-5pm, TCG Collector NZ, Sydenham. TCG<br />

Collector is hosting a Pokémon trade day. Whether you’re a player or a<br />

collector, this is your chance to dive into everything Pokémon. There<br />

will be a food truck on-site (last time, the food was so good, it sold<br />

out). Looking to sell cards or products? This is a great opportunity to<br />

trade from the upcoming release Prismastic Evolutions.<br />

general computer queries. Bring your<br />

laptop, tablet, or smartphone for help<br />

with anything digital.<br />

Mahjong<br />

Today, 1-3.30pm<br />

Christchurch South Mahjong Club,<br />

60 Vincent Pl<br />

Would you like to learn? We will<br />

teach you. It’s not difficult – it’s fun.<br />

Contact Noel 03 322 8636 or email<br />

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Picnic in the Park<br />

Friday, 11am-12.30pm<br />

Spreydon Library<br />

Bring your blankets and your<br />

whānau, and come and join us at<br />

Barrington Park for a picnic in the<br />

summer sunshine. There will be fun<br />

and games with a story walk, giant<br />

board games, crafts, and a delicious<br />

sausage sizzle. You can also join the<br />

Summertime Reading Challenge and<br />

be in to win. Find out more from the<br />

library.<br />

A Walk through Time – The<br />

South Library Story: Timeline<br />

Exhibition<br />

All day until February 8<br />

South Library<br />

Visit South Library and walk along<br />

our South timeline, showing events<br />

from 2003 until today. There are<br />

photos, articles and information<br />

about the library, community events,<br />

programmes, and staff. It is also an<br />

opportunity to learn more about<br />

Ōmōkihi, the new South Library<br />

which will connect the building back<br />

to its riverside site. The timeline will<br />

be in place to view until Waitangi<br />

weekend.<br />

Your city,<br />

one place<br />

Discover Christchurch’s audio stories,<br />

urban play spaces, environment and more.<br />

Find out more<br />

smartview.ccc.govt.nz


Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong> 3<br />

Dog’s second chance brings positive change<br />

ADOPTING NINE-year-old<br />

Dozer was one of the best things<br />

to happen to Jay Lowe last year.<br />

The pair are inseparable and<br />

Lowe knew Dozer was the<br />

perfect fit from the moment<br />

they met.<br />

“I was looking for a dog. I’m<br />

big on responsible breeding<br />

and rescuing so I had my heart<br />

set on a rescue dog. I thought<br />

I better check out the animal<br />

shelter,” Lowe said.<br />

“He’s so calm and knows<br />

who he is which is just such a<br />

sweetheart, the sweetest boy.<br />

“I knew he was the one<br />

instantly.”<br />

And while Dozer may be<br />

an older dog, Lowe said he<br />

certainly doesn’t act like a nineyear-old.<br />

“He’s really helped me getting<br />

out and doing more things.<br />

Going for walks, going to the<br />

dog park and meeting new<br />

people. Doing things like that<br />

makes you feel better about<br />

yourself.”<br />

Dozer needed a bit of dental<br />

work done but Lowe said the<br />

city council’s animal shelter<br />

team were open about that from<br />

the beginning.<br />

“The team really helped out,<br />

so it was more manageable<br />

financially,” Lowe said.<br />

“I absolutely would encourage<br />

anyone looking for a dog to have<br />

a look at adopting a rescue, It’s<br />

so cool to be able to give a dog<br />

at home.”<br />

Dog adoptions<br />

• 95 dogs were adopted/<br />

rehomed in 2024<br />

• 79 dogs adopted/<br />

rehomed in 20<strong>23</strong><br />

• People wanting to adopt<br />

a dog from the shelter are<br />

required to complete an<br />

adoption application form<br />

• Animal Services<br />

undertake a property<br />

inspection to ensure the<br />

property is suitable for the<br />

breed of dog. An adoption<br />

agreement is required to<br />

be completed and signed<br />

Costs<br />

• $80 for the adoption +$20<br />

for the parvo vaccination+<br />

microchipping is free + the<br />

pro rata dog registration<br />

fees.<br />

Council<br />

animal services<br />

manager Lionel<br />

Bridger said the<br />

team works hard<br />

to make sure<br />

the dogs end up<br />

in loving new<br />

homes, like with Lionel<br />

Lowe and Dozer. Bridger<br />

“When you<br />

adopt a dog from the animal<br />

shelter, you can always be<br />

assured they are in good health,<br />

vaccinated and the costs are<br />

minimal.<br />

Meetings With Remarkable Animals by Martin Clunes<br />

This is remarkable account of the moving and sometimes astonishing ways animals<br />

have enriched our lives, from national treasure Martin Clune Inspired by Martin<br />

Clunes’ own adoption of a former guide dog, Meetings With Remarkable Animals<br />

celebrates the fascinating, moving and sometimes astonishing ways animals have<br />

enriched our lives. From search and rescue dogs to mine-sniffing rats, and life-saving<br />

dolphins to therapy horses and medal-winning cats and pigeons, the stories brought<br />

to life will charm, surprise and astonish in equal measure. Together with his own<br />

life-changing encounters with animals around the world, Martin has celebrated the<br />

intelligence, loyalty, and companionship of some truly extraordinary creatures whose<br />

lives have been entwined with our own.<br />

The Secret War of Julia Child - A Novel by Diana Chambers<br />

Everything you thought you knew about Julia Child was wrong... Before she mastered<br />

the art of French cooking in midlife, Julia Child found herself working in the secrets<br />

trade in Asia during World War II, a journey that will delight both historical fiction fans<br />

and lovers of America’s most beloved chef, revealing how the war made her into the<br />

icon we know now. Single, 6 foot 2, and thirty years old, Julia McWilliams took a job<br />

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Donovan’s secret File Registry as part of the Office of Strategic Services. The spotlight<br />

has rarely shone on this fascinating period of time in the life of Julia Child.<br />

FOREVER FRIENDS: Jay Lowe<br />

adopted Dozer from the city<br />

council animal shelter last<br />

year and the experience has<br />

been nothing but positive.<br />

PHOTOS: CCC<br />

“We want the best outcome for<br />

everyone involved and will go<br />

over and above,” Bridger said.<br />

• Dogs for adoption are<br />

posted on Christchurch<br />

City Council’s Facebook<br />

page. You can reach the<br />

shelter on 03 941 7048 or<br />

pop in to visit at 10 Metro<br />

Place, Bromley.<br />

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Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />

Strong start from stitchers<br />

PHOTO: GETTY<br />

Fly tipping<br />

cost down<br />

across city<br />

• From page 1<br />

“The Burwood Ward has been<br />

a real hot spot for us since July,<br />

a third of $300,000 we’ve spent<br />

has been collecting rubbish from<br />

there, particularly around Aranui<br />

and in pockets of the red zone,”<br />

said Guy.<br />

He said streamlining the collection<br />

process and increasing the<br />

number of cameras around the<br />

city has helped bring down costs.<br />

“One area that has had the<br />

biggest impact is how we have<br />

streamlined the way we attend<br />

callouts, collect and dispose of<br />

waste. We’ve also increased the<br />

number of cameras we have<br />

around Christchurch so we can<br />

investigate offenders.”<br />

Costs have been steadily increasing<br />

over the last few years in<br />

line with the Government’s waste<br />

levy increasing from $10 a tonne<br />

in 2021 to $60.<br />

Guy encouraged people to use<br />

the facilities already offered.<br />

“The council provides fantastic<br />

red bin service, and the EcoDrop<br />

Transfer Station is open for any<br />

bigger loads.”<br />

at sensory mat sewing bee<br />

• By Jack Ward<br />

A PLAN to make sensory mats<br />

for the pupils at Ferndale School<br />

is off to a roaring start, thanks to<br />

a sewing bee on Saturday.<br />

Organiser Heather Smith said<br />

the Make Charity Fidget Mats<br />

for Ferndale School sewing bee<br />

held at Sew Far Sew Good in<br />

Hoon Hay had been a success.<br />

“It was a really positive day,<br />

people were vibing and bubbling<br />

with enthusiasm.”<br />

“We had 20 ladies through,<br />

people were jostling for sewing<br />

machines, which is why we<br />

didn’t make as many as we<br />

would have liked.<br />

“We had 22 made and I have<br />

25 at home, so we’re aiming for<br />

at least 50 by next week,” Smith<br />

said.<br />

The mats are equipped with<br />

zips, clips, button-holes, and<br />

laces to tie to help students learn<br />

the skills for dressing.<br />

Smith said the sewing bee<br />

had attracted participants from<br />

across Canterbury.<br />

“Two ladies came in from<br />

West Melton and Darfield so<br />

word is getting out, which means<br />

help for many more people.”<br />

Smith said the event had<br />

made people excited to continue<br />

creating the mats, and has led to<br />

HARD AT WORK: More<br />

than 20 people took part<br />

in the sewing bee.<br />

her branching out.<br />

“There was one lady from<br />

Ashburton who came to learn<br />

how to make them for her<br />

husband’s nursing home, so I’m<br />

going to do a teaching day down<br />

there at the library.”<br />

Heather is committed to<br />

making 120 sensory mats for the<br />

students.<br />

“That’s the end goal. In the<br />

next few months, they will get<br />

them.<br />

“Many of the ladies (who took<br />

part) are going to make more<br />

at home and get them to me, so<br />

help is on the way.”<br />

FINISHED PRODUCT: From left; Heather Smith, Rachael<br />

Oakey and Jo Lim proudly display completed sensory mats at<br />

the sewing bee on Saturday.<br />

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Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong> 5<br />

Kaupapa Māori school’s ground-breaking<br />

project receives top international award<br />

THE KAUPAPA Māori school<br />

Te Pā o Rākaihautū has been<br />

named winner of the <strong>2025</strong> Zayed<br />

Sustainability Prize in the global<br />

high schools – East Asia and the<br />

Pacific category.<br />

The school was recognised<br />

in Abu Dhabi for its groundbreaking<br />

Puku Māra project,<br />

which uses indigenous<br />

biocultural technology to<br />

address global challenges such as<br />

climate change, food insecurity<br />

and land degradation.<br />

The Puku Māra project draws<br />

on sustainable practices of Māori<br />

ancestors, integrates traditional<br />

knowledge and applies modern<br />

solutions to restore ecosystems<br />

and strengthen communities, the<br />

NZ Herald reported.<br />

The project will benefit over<br />

100,000 people, including Te<br />

Pā’s 280 students, their families<br />

and wider community networks,<br />

by promoting food sovereignty,<br />

carbon sequestration, land<br />

restoration, waste reduction, and<br />

cultural empowerment.<br />

Zayed Sustainability Prize<br />

director Lamya Fawwaz praised<br />

the school’s initiative, the<br />

Herald reported.<br />

“Te Pā o Rākaihautū’s project<br />

exemplifies how indigenous<br />

wisdom can lead the way in<br />

tackling modern challenges.<br />

By combining traditional<br />

practices with innovative<br />

approaches, the school<br />

has created a blueprint for<br />

sustainability that not only<br />

preserves the environment but<br />

also strengthens cultural identity<br />

and community resilience.”<br />

Te Pā o Rākaihautū principal<br />

Terina Ranginui Tahau said the<br />

school wanted to grow the next<br />

HONOURED: Te Pā o Rākaihautū has won the Zayed<br />

Sustainability Prize in the global high schools – East Asia<br />

and the Pacific category. PHOTO: CHRIS LYNCH MEDIA<br />

generation of explorers, leaders,<br />

gardeners and navigators, the<br />

Herald reported: “Culturally<br />

grounded, connected, smart,<br />

taiao literate, pā kids – Tū ki<br />

te ao, tau ana! Mō tātou, mā<br />

tātou, e ai ki a tātou – for us, by<br />

us, our way. Guiding our Puku<br />

Māra project is tika (correct<br />

and appropriate), pono (true<br />

and genuine) and aroha (love).<br />

Giving back to our taiao is the<br />

right thing to do. It is honest<br />

work and true to our Māori<br />

values. Love is the heart of<br />

everything – without it this<br />

Grass Seeds: The Hidden Summer Hazard for Dogs<br />

project would not be possible.”<br />

The $267,000 (US$150,000)<br />

award will allow Te Pā o<br />

Rākaihautū to consolidate<br />

current efforts of the Puku Māra<br />

project and extend it into new<br />

areas such as Te Waipapa on<br />

Banks Peninsula.<br />

The Herald said the initiative<br />

will also establish long-term<br />

platforms for knowledgesharing,<br />

including eco-networks<br />

and partnerships, empowering<br />

the next generation to lead<br />

sustainability efforts grounded<br />

in indigenous practices.<br />

Summer in New Zealand is a time for long walks, outdoor<br />

adventures, and enjoying the sunny weather with your dog.<br />

However, amidst the fun, there’s a hidden nuisance that can<br />

be easy to overlook: grass seeds. At Kōwhai Vet Clinic, we’ve<br />

recently treated several cases of dogs suffering due to these tiny<br />

but troublesome seeds, and we want to raise awareness about<br />

the risks.<br />

This season alone, we’ve seen dogs with grass seeds embedded<br />

between their toes, lodged deep down their ears, and a case<br />

where a seed burrowed into the side of a dog’s body. The latter<br />

caused a large abscess, in which we were able to spot the grass<br />

seed using ultrasound and then remove the offending seed<br />

at surgery. These cases highlight how grass seeds can cause a<br />

surprising amount of harm if not identified and treated early.<br />

Why Are Grass Seeds So Problematic?<br />

Grass seeds are sharp, arrow-shaped seeds from common<br />

grasses that dry out and become brittle in the summer heat.<br />

Their pointed shape allows them to attach easily to fur and<br />

burrow into the skin, causing anything from minor discomfort to<br />

severe infections.<br />

Once embedded, grass seeds don’t just stay put—they can<br />

migrate. This can lead to abscesses, swelling, and pain. In severe<br />

cases, seeds can travel internally, causing serious issues in vital<br />

organs or joints.<br />

Seed heads, such as on the end of these grasses, have<br />

arrow-like tips which can penetrate the skin<br />

Common Problem Areas:<br />

Grass seeds can affect any part of your<br />

dog, but the most common trouble spots<br />

we’ve encountered include:<br />

• Paws: Seeds can lodge between<br />

toes, causing swelling, limping, or<br />

excessive licking.<br />

• Ears: Seeds can easily slip into<br />

the ear canal, leading to shaking,<br />

scratching, and even infections.<br />

• Body: Seeds can burrow through<br />

the skin, creating abscesses and<br />

significant discomfort.<br />

• Eyes: Seeds can scratch the eye<br />

or get lodged under the eyelids,<br />

potentially causing ulcers.<br />

• Nose: Seeds inhaled through the<br />

nose can lead to sneezing, nasal<br />

discharge, and even respiratory<br />

problems.<br />

Symptoms to Watch For:<br />

If your dog shows any of the following<br />

signs, it’s worth checking for grass seeds:<br />

• Persistent licking or chewing at paws.<br />

• Shaking their head or scratching at their ears.<br />

• Sudden limping or signs of discomfort while walking.<br />

• Swelling, redness, or discharge from the skin, ears, or paws.<br />

• Sudden and violent sneezing<br />

Prevention Tips:<br />

Prevention is the best approach when it comes to grass seeds.<br />

Here’s how you can help protect your dog:<br />

• Regular Grooming: Keep your dog’s coat well-groomed,<br />

especially around the paws, ears, and belly.<br />

• Check After Walks: Inspect your dog thoroughly after<br />

walks, paying close attention to high-risk areas.<br />

Fluffy feet like these easily catch grass seeds and can hide them well. Checking your<br />

dog’s paws after walks can help to find them before they burrow in too far.<br />

• Avoid Overgrown Areas: Stick to well-maintained paths<br />

and avoid areas with long, dry grass.<br />

• Trim Fur: For dogs with long hair, consider trimming<br />

fur around the paws and ears to reduce the risk of seeds<br />

becoming trapped.<br />

What to Do if You Suspect a Problem:<br />

If you think your dog may have a grass seed lodged somewhere,<br />

don’t wait—seek veterinary attention immediately. While<br />

grass seeds might seem like a small issue, they can lead to<br />

big problems if not dealt with promptly. By taking simple<br />

precautions and staying vigilant, you can help your dog enjoy a<br />

safe and happy summer.<br />

If you have questions or concerns about your pet’s health, call<br />

Kōwhai Vet Clinic today. We’re here to help you keep your furry<br />

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Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />

Phoenix come calling for young Oscar<br />

• By Kees Chalmers<br />

NOT MUCH phases Otakaro<br />

goalkeeper Oscar van Onselen,<br />

not even a big move to the<br />

Wellington Phoenix Academy.<br />

“I don’t really get nervous<br />

much.”<br />

Van Onselen, 15, will head<br />

to the capital at the end of the<br />

month to join the squad and<br />

begin training.<br />

Leaving friends and family at<br />

such a young age is understandably<br />

daunting, but he’s just as<br />

keen to get into it.<br />

“I’m excited for the new experience,”<br />

van Onselen said.<br />

The 192cm goalie doesn’t restrict<br />

himself to football, playing<br />

at a representative level in both<br />

indoor and outdoor cricket and<br />

placing second for javelin in the<br />

South Island U14 championships.<br />

While successful at a range of<br />

different sports, football is his<br />

passion.<br />

“I want to pursue a footballing<br />

career, that’s what I want to do.”<br />

He was first recognised by<br />

Phoenix scouts while playing at a<br />

tournament in Christchurch.<br />

He responded to an email<br />

from New Zealand Football with<br />

a reel of his highlights and was<br />

subsequently invited to a threeday<br />

trial in Wellington.<br />

“It was a lot more intense than<br />

anything I’d done down here.<br />

“It was hard work, but it was<br />

good because I like hard work,”<br />

said van Onselen.<br />

He said the trials pushed him<br />

to be a better player and gave<br />

him a better understanding of<br />

what was expected of him in<br />

high-performance football.<br />

The schedule is rigorous, with<br />

four trainings a week, plus gym<br />

sessions after three of them. The<br />

week finishes with a game on the<br />

Sunday.<br />

Van Onselen sees himself as a<br />

constant competitor.<br />

“I just want to be better than<br />

everyone, and I’ve always been<br />

like that.”<br />

Playing in goal is a high-pressure<br />

position but van Onselen<br />

said he loves penalty shootouts<br />

and the responsibility of saving<br />

the team.<br />

“I don’t really have any doubt<br />

in my mind,” he said.<br />

His drive for success is<br />

motivated his gratitude for the<br />

SHOT STOPPER: Otakaro goalkeeper Oscar van Onselen has been signed by the Wellington<br />

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sacrifices his family has made to<br />

get him to his current position.<br />

“I just want to show them that<br />

I can do it,” he said.<br />

He acknowledged his older<br />

brother Toby, a fellow keeper,<br />

for the countless hours spent in<br />

the backyard helping him stop<br />

shots.<br />

The Shirley Boys’ High student<br />

already has his sights on<br />

higher honours, aiming to make<br />

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20th birthday.<br />

After playing a few solid seasons<br />

in the trans-Tasman competition,<br />

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Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong> 7<br />

Work starts to solve pedestrian<br />

problems at busy intersection<br />

WORK TO improve safety at<br />

the intersection of Cranford<br />

St and McFaddens Rd has<br />

started.<br />

The city council had<br />

received reports of a safety<br />

issue at the pedestrian<br />

crossing on Cranford St,<br />

where drivers turning left out<br />

of McFaddens Rd (heading<br />

north) sometimes fail to<br />

notice the red traffic signals<br />

while attempting to find a gap<br />

in traffic.<br />

To address this, the<br />

Waipapa-Papanui-Innes-<br />

Central Community Board<br />

has approved the installation<br />

of safety measures, including a<br />

safe speed platform in advance<br />

of the pedestrian crossing.<br />

This will help slow down<br />

traffic, giving drivers more<br />

time to notice red signals<br />

and stop safely, significantly<br />

reducing the risk of accidents<br />

for people using the crossing.<br />

Several other solutions<br />

were considered, including<br />

full signalisation at the<br />

intersection.<br />

However, the approved<br />

safety treatments offer the<br />

most cost-effective and<br />

efficient way to resolve the<br />

issue while maintaining the<br />

flow of traffic through the<br />

busy area.<br />

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This work has been timed<br />

for the school holidays to take<br />

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A 24/7 road closure is in<br />

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Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />

Making the most of tasty tomatoes<br />

Penelope Maguire finds<br />

some interesting new<br />

ways to enjoy a summer<br />

staple<br />

EVERY WINTER, I find myself<br />

eagerly awaiting tomato season, imagining<br />

the first bite of a perfectly<br />

ripe tomato on a burger, tossed with<br />

feta and herbs in a fresh salad, or<br />

layered with avocado on toast.<br />

Embarrassingly, getting spoiled<br />

with a glut of tomatoes makes me<br />

get bored of them quickly and my<br />

poor tomatoes get lost in the fridge,<br />

along with the courgettes and<br />

iceburg lettuce.<br />

The two recipes I’m sharing this<br />

month – reimagine this beloved but<br />

humble ingredient. These savoury<br />

takes on classic sweet dishes bring<br />

out the best in tomatoes, offering<br />

fresh and exciting ways to enjoy<br />

them at their peak.<br />

Tomato clafoutis<br />

This dish is part clafoutis, part<br />

Yorkshire pudding, part Dutch<br />

baby pancake – and all parts<br />

delicious.<br />

Ingredients<br />

50g flour<br />

100ml milk<br />

60ml cream<br />

3 eggs<br />

Pinch of salt and pepper<br />

75g Parmesan or aged cheddar, cut<br />

into 1cm cubes<br />

1-2 punnets cherry tomatoes<br />

Fresh herbs (to serve)<br />

Olive oil<br />

Method<br />

1. Heat your oven to 200°C (fan,<br />

if available).<br />

2. In a blender, combine the flour,<br />

milk, cream, eggs, and a pinch<br />

of salt and pepper. Blend until<br />

smooth, then let the batter rest for<br />

10 minutes.<br />

3. While the batter is resting,<br />

pour about 2 Tbsp of olive oil into<br />

a cast iron skillet or round cake<br />

pan, ensuring the oil coats the sides.<br />

Place the pan in the oven to heat.<br />

4. Once the olive oil is hot, carefully<br />

pour the batter into the pan,<br />

working quickly. Top with cherry<br />

tomatoes and cubes of cheese, then<br />

return the pan to the oven.<br />

5. Bake for 15–20 minutes, keeping<br />

an eye on it. You’re looking for<br />

puffed, golden edges with a few<br />

almost-blackened spots, but avoid<br />

letting it burn.<br />

6. Serve immediately, garnished<br />

with fresh herbs and your choice of<br />

toppings.<br />

Tomato, basil and<br />

Parmesan galette tomatoes<br />

A lovely thing about this rustic<br />

galette is how you layer the basil<br />

and Parmesan throughout — first<br />

in the pastry, then in the cottage<br />

cheese filling, and again on top of<br />

the galette.<br />

The basil and parmesan<br />

complement the tomatoes<br />

beautifully, balancing their acidity.<br />

Ingredients<br />

For the pastry<br />

225g flour<br />

100g very cold butter<br />

2 eggs, beaten (reserve about a<br />

tablespoon for glazing)<br />

30g finely grated parmesan<br />

Small handful of basil, finely<br />

chopped<br />

2 good pinches of salt<br />

For the filling<br />

1 cup cottage cheese or ricotta<br />

½ cup Greek yoghurt<br />

30g parmesan, grated<br />

Small handful of basil, finely<br />

chopped<br />

1 large clove garlic, finely chopped<br />

An assortment of fresh tomatoes<br />

(I used 2 large tomatoes, sliced,<br />

plus a packet of tri-coloured cherry<br />

tomatoes – some halved, some<br />

sliced, some left whole)<br />

Salt and pepper<br />

To top<br />

Olive oil<br />

Grated Parmesan<br />

Torn basil<br />

Pastry method 1<br />

— food processor<br />

1. Cut the cold butter into cubes,<br />

then place it in the food processor<br />

with the flour. Pulse until the<br />

mixture resembles breadcrumbs.<br />

2. Add the egg (remember to<br />

leave a little aside for glazing),<br />

Parmesan, salt, and basil. Pulse<br />

until the dough comes together into<br />

a smooth ball, adding just a tiny<br />

splash of iced water if needed.<br />

3. Flatten the dough into a disk,<br />

wrap in brown paper or plastic<br />

wrap, and let it rest in the fridge for<br />

about 30 minutes.<br />

Pastry method 2<br />

— hand made<br />

1. Place the flour in a bowl and<br />

grate the cold butter into it (it<br />

helps to have kept the butter in the<br />

freezer for an hour or so).<br />

2. Rub the flour and butter<br />

together with your hands until it<br />

resembles sand.<br />

3. Add the egg (remembering<br />

to reserve a little for glazing), salt,<br />

Parmesan, and basil, then mix<br />

everything together, kneading<br />

slightly until you form a smooth<br />

ball. If the dough feels too dry, add<br />

a small amount of iced water.<br />

4. Flatten the dough into a disk,<br />

wrap it, and let it rest in the fridge<br />

for about 30 minutes.<br />

To assemble<br />

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C.<br />

2. Mix the cottage cheese,<br />

yoghurt, Parmesan, basil, and garlic<br />

in a bowl.<br />

3. Roll out your chilled pastry<br />

to about 3mm thick, aiming for a<br />

rustic shape – don’t worry if it’s a<br />

little uneven.<br />

4. Leaving a 4cm border, spread<br />

the cottage cheese mixture over the<br />

pastry, then layer on your tomatoes.<br />

Season with salt and pepper.<br />

5. Fold the edges of the pastry<br />

over the filling to form a rustic<br />

crust. Brush the pastry edges with<br />

the reserved beaten egg.<br />

6. Bake for 25–30 minutes,<br />

placing the galette on the bottom<br />

rack of the oven, until the pastry<br />

is golden, the base is crisp and<br />

some of the tomato juices have<br />

evaporated.<br />

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Pea is for preparing perfect provisions<br />

If you have dried or<br />

frozen peas, you’re<br />

well on your way to a<br />

super-delicious store<br />

cupboard supper,<br />

writes Nigel Slater<br />

Pea and mushroom cakes<br />

Ingredients<br />

(Makes six cakes)<br />

400g frozen peas<br />

40g butter<br />

200g button mushrooms<br />

20g tarragon<br />

2 egg yolks<br />

6 soft burger buns<br />

salad leaves to serve<br />

For the sauce:<br />

200ml yoghurt or kefir<br />

4 Tbsp mint, tarragon and parsley<br />

chopped<br />

To coat and fry:<br />

2 eggs<br />

6 Tbsp white breadcrumbs<br />

vegetable oil for shallow frying<br />

Method<br />

• Bring a pan of water to the<br />

boil, salt lightly and add the peas.<br />

Cook for 3 minutes, then drain in<br />

a colander. Tip the peas into the<br />

bowl of a food processor and add<br />

the butter, button mushrooms and<br />

tarragon. Process for a few seconds,<br />

then add the egg yolks and<br />

continue until you have a smooth,<br />

green paste.<br />

• Transfer the paste to a mixing<br />

bowl. Take out one sixth of the<br />

mixture and shape it into a thick<br />

cake about the diameter of a<br />

digestive biscuit. Place on a baking<br />

sheet lined with baking parchment<br />

or foil and continue with the rest<br />

of the mixture. Put the tray of pea<br />

cakes in the fridge and leave to<br />

chill for 30 minutes.<br />

• Put the yoghurt or kefir into<br />

a bowl, stir in the chopped herbs<br />

and a little salt. Set aside, in the<br />

fridge, until you need it.<br />

• Scatter the breadcrumbs on a<br />

plate. Break the eggs into a shallow<br />

dish and beat them lightly<br />

with a fork. When the cakes have<br />

been chilling for a good half hour,<br />

remove them from the fridge, then<br />

one at a time, lower them first<br />

into the beaten egg, then into the<br />

breadcrumbs, turning and patting<br />

the crumbs into them until they<br />

are lightly coated.<br />

• Warm a thin layer of oil in a<br />

shallow nonstick pan, then lower<br />

the cakes into the hot oil. Keeping<br />

the heat at no higher than a<br />

moderate level, let the cakes cook<br />

until golden, then turn and lightly<br />

brown the other side. As they are<br />

ready, lift out on to a warm baking<br />

sheet or plate.<br />

• Halve the buns and toast<br />

lightly. Spread with some of the<br />

herb sauce and add a few of the<br />

salad leaves. Lay a pea cake on top<br />

and put the top of the bun in place.<br />

Split pea soup with<br />

roast carrots<br />

Ingredients<br />

(Serves 6)<br />

250g yellow split peas<br />

2 litres hot vegetable stock<br />

2 medium onions<br />

3 Tbsp olive or groundnut oil<br />

2 garlic cloves<br />

2 bay leaves<br />

2 tsp ground turmeric<br />

2 tsp ground coriander<br />

2 tsp yellow mustard seeds<br />

1x400g tin chopped tomatoes<br />

small handful of mint leaves<br />

For the roast carrots:<br />

18 spring carrots<br />

3 Tbsp olive or groundnut oil<br />

8 thyme sprigs<br />

2 Tbsp sunflower seeds<br />

Method<br />

• Put the peas in a large, deep<br />

saucepan, cover with 1.5 litres of<br />

stock (you can use water at a push)<br />

and bring to the boil.<br />

• Lower the heat, scrape off and<br />

discard the froth that accumulates<br />

on the surface, then partially cover<br />

with a lid and leave to simmer for<br />

about 20 minutes, until tender.<br />

• Meanwhile, peel the onions,<br />

then roughly chop them. Warm<br />

the oil in a large, deep pan, add the<br />

onions and let them cook over a<br />

low heat for a good 10 minutes or<br />

until they are pale gold in colour<br />

and soft enough to crush between<br />

finger and thumb. Give them a<br />

regular stir.<br />

• Peel and finely slice the garlic,<br />

then stir into the onions with the<br />

whole bay leaves, ground turmeric,<br />

coriander and mustard seeds.<br />

• Continue cooking for 5<br />

minutes until fragrant, stir in the<br />

chopped tomatoes and cook for<br />

a further 5 minutes, then pour<br />

in the remaining stock. Bring to<br />

the boil, then lower the heat and<br />

simmer for 10 minutes. When the<br />

peas are tender, add them, together<br />

with their liquid, to the tomato<br />

and onions, add salt and simmer<br />

for about 20 minutes, stirring from<br />

time to time.<br />

• Ladle some of the soup into a<br />

blender, taking care to fill no more<br />

than half of the jug. Process until<br />

smooth, pour into a saucepan and<br />

continue with the rest of the soup.<br />

Cover and set aside.<br />

• Roast the vegetables. Set the<br />

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• A few minutes before they are<br />

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19. Toxic (7)<br />

20. Quantity (6)<br />

<strong>23</strong>. Expire (5)<br />

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One sided, 13. Destitute, 15.<br />

Best, 16. Vial, 17. Unvarying,<br />

21. Nauseous, 22. Galaxy,<br />

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26. Titter, 27. Caress.<br />

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6. Precisely, 7. Salient, 8.<br />

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only gorillas, eyeball mighty rhino, hand feed majestic<br />

giraffe, observe kiwi and encounter curious kea.<br />

Orana’s Annual Pass is the best value way to visit<br />

and makes a great gift for animal lovers too – they<br />

can visit every day for 12 months! By visiting, you<br />

support our conservation work such as breeding<br />

kākāriki karaka, Aotearoa’s rarest parakeet, for<br />

release to the wild.<br />

oranawildlifepark.co.nz<br />

JurassiC adVenture<br />

Christchurch’s Jurassic Adventure is a fully accessible<br />

19-hole mini golf course surrounded by life-sized<br />

dinosaurs that come alive daily. Young explorers will<br />

love the Dino Dig, an hour-long excavation to uncover<br />

a full dinosaur fossil, while the Raptor Run maze<br />

immerses visitors in a thrilling prehistoric journey. Ride<br />

a giant T-Rex or zoom through the jungle on our mini<br />

jeeps. Combo packages make it easy to enjoy all that<br />

this dinosaur-themed attraction has to offer!<br />

jurassicadventure.co.nz<br />

Canterbury MuseuM PoP-uP<br />

All you need is love and wool. The joyful and<br />

vibrant Wharenui Harikoa has landed in Ōtautahi<br />

Christchurch. Made from 5,000 balls of brightlycoloured<br />

yarn and crocheted by hand, this full<br />

size wharenui (meeting house) has been wowing<br />

audiences across Aotearoa. Artists Lissy and Rudi<br />

Robinson-Cole spent 3 years making Wharenui<br />

Harikoa, which translates to House of Joy.<br />

Wharenui Harikoa is on now at 66 Gloucester<br />

Street. Free entry; donations appreciated.<br />

canterburymuseum.com<br />

aSHBurton art GallEry & muSEum<br />

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ashburtonartgallery.org.nz<br />

escapeartists.nz<br />

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ashburtonartgallery.org.nz<br />

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with its floating cafe and fish shop. Logan’s Cafe &<br />

Restaurant serves sashimi, sushi and other dishes for<br />

day and evening dining, while The Fish Shop provides<br />

fresh and smoked salmon, with online ordering<br />

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highcountrysalmon.co.nz<br />

Supa KartS<br />

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whole family, then head to Supa Karts where you can get a real<br />

taste of motorsports.<br />

Situated in the heart of Christchurch, Supa Karts has been a<br />

family favourite for decades – and because it’s indoors, you’re<br />

guaranteed a great day out, whatever the weather.<br />

Supa Karts has recently unveiled its brand-new track layout,<br />

which is longer, faster and more exciting than the previous one –<br />

it also allows for better passing meaning you can race like never<br />

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The indoor track is one of the few kart tracks in New Zealand<br />

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that caters to the whole family – from four to 94!<br />

destination for the whole family to experience native<br />

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with nature, with every visit supporting conservation.<br />

orokonui.nz


12<br />

Thursday <strong>January</strong> <strong>23</strong> <strong>2025</strong><br />

Walk, Run, Fun!<br />

ENTER YOUR<br />

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16 th March <strong>2025</strong><br />

• You can choose the distance that’s right for you, 6km or<br />

12km along the beautiful Otakaro trail.<br />

• The 12km route now incorporates the completed<br />

stage 1 of the new City to Sea pathway.<br />

• Do it with a friend, enter a work team and enjoy a<br />

hospitality site at the C2S village on the finish line.<br />

• Enjoy a well deserved can of Musashi drink and<br />

sports bar on the finish line (18+ only).<br />

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More entertainment<br />

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