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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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life-changing encounters with animals around the world, Martin has celebrated the<br />
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lives have been entwined with our own.<br />
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Everything you thought you knew about Julia Child was wrong... Before she mastered<br />
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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 />
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“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 />
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shelter on 03 941 7048 or<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 />
friends healthy and happy all year round.<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 />
Phoenix Academy.<br />
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 />
his A-League debut before his<br />
20th birthday.<br />
After playing a few solid seasons<br />
in the trans-Tasman competition,<br />
he dreams of stopping shots for<br />
clubs like Barcelona and Milan.<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 />
advantage of lower traffic<br />
volumes.<br />
A 24/7 road closure is in<br />
place on McFaddens Rd at the<br />
intersection with Cranford St<br />
started on Monday and will<br />
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A lane drop will be 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 />
7. Top with torn basil, freshly<br />
grated parmesan, and a drizzle of<br />
olive oil. Serve with a bitter leaf<br />
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Pea is for preparing perfect provisions<br />
If you have dried or<br />
frozen peas, you’re<br />
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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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that way. Put them in a roasting<br />
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• Roast in the preheated oven for<br />
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twice until spoon soft.<br />
• A few minutes before they are<br />
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Every row, column and box should<br />
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How many words of three or more letters,<br />
How including many plurals, words can you of make three from or the more six<br />
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Across<br />
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9. Action (4)<br />
10. Allegedly (10)<br />
11. Strict (6)<br />
12. Biased (3,5)<br />
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15. Overcome (4)<br />
16. Medicine container (4)<br />
17. Constant (9)<br />
21. Queasy (8)<br />
22. Collection of star systems (6)<br />
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2. Scrounge (5)<br />
3. Deluge (7)<br />
5. Gained by effort (6)<br />
6. Exactly (9)<br />
7. Most noticeable (7)<br />
8. Self-serving (13)<br />
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18. Branch of mathematics (7)<br />
19. Toxic (7)<br />
20. Quantity (6)<br />
<strong>23</strong>. Expire (5)<br />
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Tempts, 9. Deed, 10.<br />
Reportedly, 11. Severe, 12.<br />
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 />
Down: 1. Exegete, 2.<br />
Cadge, 3. Torrent, 5. Earned,<br />
6. Precisely, 7. Salient, 8.<br />
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16. Viaduct, 18. Algebra, 19.<br />
Noxious, 20. Dosage, <strong>23</strong>.<br />
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net, nod, node, none, nonet,<br />
not, note, noted, ode, one,<br />
ted, ten, tend, TENDON,<br />
tenon, tod, toe, toed, ton,<br />
tone, toned, tonne.<br />
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Orana Wildlife Park provides amazing opportunities<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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This vibrant and growing arts and cultural heritage<br />
destination Located central in Whakatere Christchurch, Ashburton Escape is managed Artists<br />
by offers the seven Ashburton exciting District escape Council. room adventures, Proudly situated<br />
on perfect West for Street, families, this friends, modern and facility puzzle overlooks lovers. With the<br />
magnificent themes like Ashburton Wizardry, AI, Domain. and Circus The extravaganzas,<br />
Art Gallery and<br />
Museum there’s something delivers regular for everyone exhibitions, aged public 7 years events, and<br />
education up. Solve puzzles, programmes uncover and clues, whānau-friendly and immerse activities.<br />
The yourself team in also unique care stories for a range designed of art, to challenge social history and<br />
and entertain. historical Escape archive rooms collections are the of ultimate significance way to to the<br />
region. connect, Free laugh, admission, and create open lasting daily memories. 10am–4pm. “We’re<br />
ready—are you?”<br />
ashburtonartgallery.org.nz<br />
escapeartists.nz<br />
WaImatE WallaByS<br />
baby Tame on Wallaby the Park MoVe in Waimate is a fantastic familyfriendly<br />
destination with little ones where this visitors summer? can interact Baby On with The and<br />
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the highest standards, the experts at your local<br />
Baby On The Move will help you choose the right<br />
products, and even install the car seats for you!<br />
babyonthemove.co.nz/store-locations<br />
FaMily HIGH Country Fun day out Salmon - Jan 11th<br />
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business combines aquaculture, dining<br />
sites.google.com/view/duvauchelle-ap-show/<br />
and interactive experiences in a picturesque setting.<br />
highcountrysalmon.co.nz<br />
ashburton art Gallery & MuseuM<br />
This vibrant and growing arts and cultural heritage<br />
destination in Whakatere Ashburton is managed<br />
by the Ashburton District Council. Proudly situated<br />
on West Street, this modern facility overlooks the<br />
magnificent Ashburton Domain. The Art Gallery and<br />
Museum delivers regular exhibitions, public events,<br />
education programmes and whānau-friendly activities.<br />
The team also care for a range of art, social history<br />
and historical archive collections of significance to the<br />
region. Free admission, open daily 10am–4pm.<br />
ashburtonartgallery.org.nz<br />
hiGh Country salMon<br />
A family-owned boutique salmon farm near Twizel,<br />
High Country Salmon offers a unique experience<br />
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 />
available. Visitors can feed salmon from the deck or<br />
try the Catch-A-Fish activity. This 100 percent New<br />
Zealand-owned business combines aquaculture, dining<br />
and interactive experiences in a picturesque setting.<br />
highcountrysalmon.co.nz<br />
Supa KartS<br />
If you’re looking for an action-packed and fun day out for the<br />
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 />
before.<br />
orokonui eCosanCtuary<br />
The indoor track is one of the few kart tracks in New Zealand<br />
Orokonui Ecosanctuary, near Dunedin, is the perfect<br />
that caters to the whole family – from four to 94!<br />
destination for the whole family to experience native<br />
Kids aged between New Zealand four and wildlife. seven, can The use predator-free the tandem sanctuary karts to<br />
come along for is home the ride, to while fascinating the junior species karts like allow tuatara, those kākā aged<br />
eight and over and to takahē. get their Kids thrills will in love safety. spotting rare birds and<br />
The adult karts reptiles, are perfect while for parents those can with enjoy a need the for scenic speed. walking<br />
Discover your tracks inner and Shane picnic van spots. Gisbergen With with fun, single, educational double tours or<br />
four ride combos. and interactive experiences, Orokonui offers a<br />
www.supakarts.co.nz memorable adventure where people can connect<br />
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 />
WORKPLACE<br />
TEAM TODAY<br />
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 />
Fantastic prizes to be won<br />
• Return flights for two to the <strong>2025</strong> Sydney City2Surf<br />
• Major appliances from Smiths City<br />
• Thermatech prize packs<br />
• Brooks prize packs<br />
• Casino prize packs<br />
• FreshChoice prize packs<br />
• University of Canterbury prize packs<br />
• Musashi prize packs and more<br />
More entertainment<br />
on course and at the finish line<br />
PLUS: Your City 2 Surf bib gives you free entry<br />
to the treasure hunt at our finish line<br />
www.city2surf.co.nz<br />
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