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Student buzzing after 

breaking own world record 

• By Jack Ward 

RYAN YOON is in his final year 

of high school, is deputy head 

boy, and has eight jobs. 

He also holds the Guinness 

World Record for fastest man 

to run a half marathon while 

wearing a beekeeping suit. 

Ryan, 17, eclipsed his own 

world record by more than 20 

minutes on Sunday, finishing the 

Christchurch half marathon in 

1hr 36min 24sec. 

“I’m feeling a little sore,” he 

said on Tuesday. He had suffered 

cramp in his hamstring at the 

finishline. 

Ryan broke the world record 

for a half marathon in a 

beekeeping suit in December in 

Xiamen, China, in a time of 1hr 

57min 35sec. 

The inspiration behind 

wearing the suit was to promote 

Ryan’s partnership with Hive 

Energy and its natural sports 

gel. Ryan is a sales executive 

for the Mosgiel-based company 

and facilitates a running club 

in Christchurch, Hive Runners, 

under their brand. 

Hive Energy sponsored his 

races in China, where he ran 

four half marathons in 35 days, 

so he decided to create a buzz by 

wearing the beekeeping suit for 

all of them. 

“The interest was the natural 

concept around health and 

performance. Honey and bees 

are quite sustainable,” he said. 

Ryan said the beekeeping 

suit weighed about 2-3kg. The 

Burnside High School student 

had been conditioning himself 

ahead of the Christchurch race 

by training in the suit for three 

hours a week. 

“Going to the gym and running 

on the treadmill, I had a 

few looks from people. I started 

with controlled conditions first, 

working up to running outside,” 

he said. 

The goal was to break one hour 

and 30 minutes. The suit did 

make it difficult. 

“When you sweat it accumulates 

in the suit and started to 

get a bit claustrophobic, the 

more you run the heavier it 

gets, and I could I barely see 

anything.” 

What got Ryan home was the 

support from the home crowd, 

he said. 

“Definitely the cheers of the 

crowd kept me going, had to 

fight through – it was physically 

demanding and I needed that 

mental component to keep going.” 

Outside of his record exploits, 

Ryan manages social media for 

Hive Runners, works at Tas 

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Fish n Chips and is a 

videographer for Kebab 

Connection, Sweet Oasis, Yang’s 

Fried Chicken, Mobil Riccarton, 

and Bishopdale Bakery and 

Coffee Lounge. He also manages 

the marketing for the kebab 

shop, petrol station and coffee 

lounge. He has been on the 

student council at Burnside High 

for five years and is deputy head 

boy. 

And he runs a minimum 10 

hours a week. 

“I love it, it’s good and there is 

that social element too.” 

Ryan reckons he sleeps an 

IN THE SWARM: Ryan 

Yoon broke his own world 

record on Sunday for 

running a half-marathon 

in a beekeeping suit. He 

suffered cramp at the 

finishline. 

average of six-to-seven hours a 

night. 

“I’m constantly working - one 

eye shut and one eye open.” 

His next half marathon will be 

in Wellington in June - this time 

not in the beekeeping suit. 

“I’ll be so grateful to run 

normally and breath fresh air 

again,” he said. 

Ryan is unsure what he will 

study at university next year. 

“I’m not quite set with what I 

want to do, I have an interest in 

management, sports exercise and 

physio – or may something with 

food technology,” he said. 

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Chess Coaching at South 

Colombo 

Sundays, 1-3.30pm 

South Colombo 

Have a game of chess at The Colombo. 

Grab a chess set from the library and 

meet up with other players and/or 

have a snack from nearby eateries. 

Coach Ross Black will be there to 

coach you if you like (unless he is 

away at a chess competition). Some 

chess sets will be available, bring your 

own just in case there are more players 

than boards. 

JP Clinic at Spreydon Library 

Thursday, 10.30am-1pm 

Spreydon Library 

A Justice of the Peace will be available 

to members of the community, to 

witness signatures and documents, 

certify document copies, hear oaths, 

declarations, affidavits or affirmations 

as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship 

or rates rebates applications. There is 

no charge for this service. Find out 

more about Justices of the Peace (JPs) 

at libraries. 

Reserves on the Awa, Monday, 10am-1pm at South Library. Take 

part in a relatively easy 6km walk around four reserves beside the 

Ōpāwaho Heathcote River as part of the Walking Festival. Starting and 

ending at the South Library (meet on the front lawn), your hosts from 

the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River Network will take you through the Ernle 

Clarke, Purau, Donkey Track and Farnley Reserves, while explaining the 

history of the reserves and how the community groups work in them. 

Mahjong Group 

Wednesday, 2-3pm 


Join the Mahjong group at Spreydon 

Library. For beginners and advanced 

players alike. Go along for a friendly 

game every Wednesday. You are 

welcome to bring your own set. 

Canterbury Writers’ Group @ 

Spreydon Library – Word by 

Word 

Tuesday, 9am to noon 


Get writing! Go along with your 

laptop or notebook. However you 

need to do it, take writing word by 

word. Get energised by being around 

other writers. All genres, all levels 

welcome. For more information, 

go to Canterbury Writers’ website: 

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iNaturalist NZ – Aotearoa’s 

Natural World: City Nature 

Challenge 

Thursday, 11am–noon 


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Thursday April 17 2025 3 

Hillmorton team to return to US 

for robotics world championships 

• By Jack Ward 

ALL ROADS lead to Dallas 

in the United States for the 

Hillmorton High School robotics 

team. 

It is one of two Christchurch 

teams heading to Texas to compete 

in the Vex Robotics world 

championships. 

Team Bruh is made up of 

project manager Holly Brown, 

15, builder Zach Nicholson, 16, 

driver Micah Langford, 16, and 

programmer Josh Bergin, 16. 

The other Christchurch team 

selected for the championships 

is Maverick from Ao Tawhiti 

Unlimited Discovery. 

Team Bruh earned its spot by 

winning the excellence award 

at the nationals in Auckland in 

February. 

The award was given to the 

best overall team. 

Josh said they made it to the 

quarterfinals but won the award 

for their consistency. 

“The team did really well at 

nationals, coming third in the 

qualification matches, third in 

skills, third in driver control and 

third in autonomous.” 

Starting in May last year, 

teams had to design, build and 

programme a robot that could 

BEST OVERALL TEAM: Hillmorton High School students Holly Brown, Zach Nicholson, 

Micah Langford and Josh Bergin, with Kiwibots NZ national operations manager Michelle 

Hazeleger-Mollard after winning the excellence award at the Vex Robotics nationals. 

compete in the competition by 

completing certain tasks, Josh 

said. 

Called High Stakes, the game 

involved the robot picking up 

coloured plastic rings and using 

them to score goals over a twominute 

period. 

Teams could get extra points 

by moving the goalposts or “wall 

stakes” to certain parts of the 

field, and by climbing up the 

ladder in the centre. 

Josh said Team Bruh was 

surprised by its performance 

at the nationals and have now 

set the bar high for Texas, as 

well continuing to grow robotics 

at the school. 

“I knew that we were one of 

the top teams in Canterbury, but 

I didn’t think that we would win 

against all the competition from 

other regions of New Zealand,” 

said Josh. 

“I think it’s awesome what the 

team has accomplished this year. 

Our ultimate goal would be to 

qualify for the play-offs in our 

division pool.” 

They will be up against 800 

teams from high schools around 

the world. 

All four students were part of 

the Hillmorton team that went 

to Texas for the world championships 

in 2023. 

“Two years ago, our trip up 

to Texas for the IQ competition 

encouraged lots of other students 

at Hillmorton High School to 

try out robotics. Our tiny club 

multiplied in numbers, and it 

was super inspiring to see what 

we had accomplished within the 

kura,” Josh said. 

Holly said the team working 

together was what she enjoyed 

most. 

“I enjoy collaborating with 

others on the robot design and 

build as it is cool to see what 

we can create when we work 

together.” 

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Finnegan a life-changer for Nina 

NINA ROMAIN says before 

she adopted her american 

staffordshire Finnegan she was 

into cats. 

“I thought I was a cat person 

for the longest time,” Romain 

said. 

Romain and Finnegan will 

take part in the second year of 

Raise the Woof run by Dogwatch 

Sanctuary Trust, a fun and 

flexible fundraiser that gives 

abandoned and needy dogs a 

second chance at life. 

Participants can take part 

at any time during May by 

logging their dog walks or kilometres 

through their personal 

fundraising pages. 

Finnegan finished in the top 

three last year, clocking up 

350km between Romain and her 

partner Felix. 

“We will do 100km for sure, 

he gets walked every day so it’s 

easy,” Romain said. 

The two met when Romain 

and Felix adopted the now threeyear-old 

from Dogwatch. 

“We were looking for a dog 

who was cat-friendly to live 

with June (the cat), he was only 

three weeks old – a tiny little 

nugget.” 

Romain said having moved 

to New Zealand from France in 

2021, the addition of Finnegan 

helped her explore her new 

home. 

“He has changed our lives for 

the better, a nice friendly cuddly 

dog, and has made me way more 

active and made me discover 

Christchurch. 

“Such a joyful dog to have.” 

Since adopting Finnegan, 

Romain has volunteered at 

Dogwatch and is now part of the 

casual staff. 

“I know now I want to work 

with dogs.” 

Said Dogwatch general 

manager Bridget Paterson: “Last 

year we were so encouraged 

by the enthusiasm from our 

community. People walked, ran, 

and hiked with their dogs – all to 

help raise funds for the dogs in 

our care. 

“This year we’re making it even 

more special by adding a public 

dog walk, so people can come 

together and show their support 

in person too.” 

Every dollar raised helps 

support Dogwatch’s work 

rescuing, rehabilitating, and 

rehoming dogs in need. 

This year, those donations 

will stretch even further thanks 

to Calder Stewart, the official 

matching sponsor for Raise the 

Woof 2025. 

The company will match 

donations dollar for dollar, 

effectively doubling the impact 

of the fundraiser’s efforts. 

Some people take part in 

memory of a beloved pet, others 

to celebrate the joy dogs bring to 

their lives – and all to help dogs 

who haven’t yet found a family of 

their own. 

“It’s thanks to fundraisers like 

this that we can give dogs in need 

the love, training, and care they 

need to thrive,” Paterson said. 

The community walk, held 

for the first time this year, will 

AT PLAY: Nina Romain 

and her dog Finnegan are 

taking part in the Dogwatch 

Sanctuary Trust’s Raise the 

Woof fundraiser during May. 

To join them, scan the QR 

code above. 

take place in the red zone on 

Saturday, May 31, and is open 

to everyone, including wellbehaved 

dogs on leads. It starts 

at Medway Bridge on River Rd/ 

Avonside Drive. 

Registrations for Raise 

the Woof are now open at 

raisethewoof.dogwatch.co.nz, 

and there’s still time to sign up 

and make a difference. 

• To support Finnegan 

and Nina, go to 

raisethewoof.dogwatch. 

co.nz/t/finnegans-greatestwalk

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The heart of every home begins from 

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Owned and operated by locals 

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Trees for Canterbury is strongly linked to the 

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Whether you’ve just moved into 

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a refresh for your living spaces, 

renovating your home can be an 

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However, you can relieve a lot 

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Before you even start your plans, 

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aesthetic upgrades (e.g. new marble 

countertops). This will help you stay 

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Track your spending 

This one may sound obvious, but 

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You can help keep your costs lower 

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that it is your home so you can be 

as bold and daring as you like. 

The beauty of a feature wall is that 

an impactful colour won’t completely 

overwhelm the space. Specific 

colours can create a different vibe 

and ambiance to a room. We’ve 

painted this bedroom in Resene 

Dream Big, a restful sky blue. 

For more advice visit your local 

Resene ColorShop or reseller. 

You will need: 

• Resene drop cloth 

• Painter’s tape 

• Safety gear 

• Resene Interior 

Paintwork Cleaner 

• Microfibre cloth 

• Resene EzyFill Quick 

• Scraper 

• 100 grit sandpaper 

• Dusting brush 

• Resene Quick Dry 

waterborne primer 

undercoat 

• Paintbrushes 

• Resene Acrylic Undercoat 

(optional, depending on how 

much your colour is changing) 

• Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen 

in your chosen colour (we used 

Resene Dream Big) 

• Resene #7 Smooth 

Surfaces roller sleeve 

• Extendable roller pole 

• Paint roller tray 

Step-by-step 

1 Protect Move your furniture 

as far away from the wall as you 

can to ensure you have enough 

room to work, as well as keeping 

it away from paint splatters. Place 

a drop cloth down and secure it 

with painter’s tape for extra peace 

of mind. Use painter’s tape to mask 

off the areas you don't want to get 

paint on. 

2 Clean, fill, sand Spray the 

wall with Resene Interior Paintwork 

Cleaner and wipe it down with a 

microfibre cloth. Use Resene EzyFill 

Quick to fill any holes in the wall 

and wait for it to dry, then sand 

with 100 grit sandpaper. Wipe 

or brush away sanding dust with 

a dusting brush 

or microfibre cloth. 

3 Prime For the areas that 

were filled, spot prime with 

Resene Quick Dry. Then on the 

entirety of the wall, apply Resene 

Acrylic Undercoat – we’ve used 

this because the colour is going 

from dark to light. 

4 Paint Give your Resene 

SpaceCote Low Sheen a good 

stir then decant into your paint 

tray and apply the first coat using 

a roller and extension pole. Wait 

the recommended drying time 

before applying your second coat. 

Remove the painter’s tape and 

you’re done! 

Top tip: For the best finish, 

make sure you load your 

paint roller with enough 

paint – it should resemble 

a hot dog dipped in batter. 

For more advice visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller, or watch 

the how-to video at www.masterstrokebyresene.com/feature-wall. 

Why choose blue? 

Blue is one of the most 

popular choices for 

bedrooms. It’s associated 

with feelings of calm and 

serenity and research 

shows that it can reduce 

the heart rate, which is 

helpful when it comes 

to drifting off to sleep. 

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Resene Triple Black White 

Resene Rice Cake 

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How to make a 

PVC pipe lamp 

Brighten your bedside table with this 

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colour and quirky design are a nod 

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perfect example of the punchy 

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Step-by-step 

Pipe lamp 

painted in 

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timber mantelpiece 

Wall, tiles and hearth painted in 

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finished in Resene Colorwood 

Whitewash and Resene Aquaclear, 

vases in Resene Quarter Parchment, 

Resene Biscotti and Resene Alabaster 

and picture frame in Resene Half 

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Take your fireplace setup to 

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Weekend refresh 

Before 

Step-by-step 

Light my fire 

Turn up the heat with this fantastic fireplace makeover 

and create a space so cosy you won’t want to leave! 

How to transform 

your fireplace 

Revitalise a dated fireplace 

surround with a splash of paint 

in an on-trend hue. This is an 

ideal winter weekend project 

– it’s a quick and cost-effective 

transformation that instantly 

updates and brightens your 

home. Using Resene Sandtex 

Mediterranean effect provides an 

authentic, textured finish and turns 

your fireplace into a true statement 

piece. Fireplace surrounds can be 

finished in a range of materials. 

Your Resene ColorShop team can 

help you with the right prep for yours. 

If your fireplace surround is too hot 

to touch when the fire is lit, it’s best 

to leave it unpainted – you could 

focus on creating a feature wall 

behind it instead. 

Top tip: Resene Sandtex 

can be tinted to a wide 

range of Resene colours 

meaning you can skip the 

need to apply coloured 

topcoats. Or you can 

apply your chosen colour 

over the top for a 

different colour effect. 

You will need: 

• Resene drop cloth 

• Painter’s tape 

• Plastic masking film 

• Resene Interior 

Paintwork Cleaner 

• Microfibre cloth 

• 180 grit sandpaper 

• Safety gear 

• Dusting brush 

• Resene Waterborne 

Sureseal 

pigmented sealer 

• Resene paint pots 

• Assorted paintbrushes 

• Resene #1 Easy Reach roller kit 

• Resene Sandtex Mediterranean effect 

• Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen 

waterborne enamel (we used 

Resene Cabbage Pont) 

Resene Quarter Parchment 

Resene Biscotti 

Resene Alabaster 

Resene Cabbage Pont 


1 Protect Place your Resene 

drop cloth down and secure 

with painter’s tape. To protect 

the fireplace from any sanding 

debris and paint, cover it with 

plastic masking film secured 

with painter’s tape. 

2 Clean and sand Spray the 

tiles and hearth with Resene 

Interior Paintwork Cleaner and 

wipe down with a microfibre cloth. 

Lightly sand the surfaces with 

180 grit sandpaper – don’t forget 

your safety gear! Brush away all 

sanding dust. 

3 Seal Apply one coat of Resene 

Waterborne Sureseal pigmented 

sealer to the tiles on the surround 

and hearth. Cut in with a brush first, 

then use a brush or roller to cover 

the rest of the surface. Allow to dry. 

4 Add texture Apply a coat of 

Resene Sandtex Mediterranean 

effect – we only applied it to the 

vertical tiles, not on the hearth 

– and allow it to dry before 

applying a second coat. Bring 

out the texture by using a brush 

and applying it in a criss-cross 

motion or stipple. This process 

can be repeated multiple times 

to achieve your desired texture 

result – the more coats you apply, 

the more rustic and textured the 

finish will be. 

5 Colour the texture Once 

you’re happy with the texture 

and the Resene Sandtex has 

fully dried, it’s time to add some 

colour. Apply two coats of Resene 

SpaceCote Low Sheen using a 

brush, allowing dry time between 

coats. We used the gorgeous green 

colour Resene Cabbage Pont. 

To create a limewash effect, use 

Resene FX Paint Effects Medium. 

6 Paint the hearth Apply a coat 

of Resene SpaceCote Low Sheen 

to the hearth area. Allow the first 

coat to fully dry before applying 

the second coat. 

7 Finishing touches When all the 

paint is dry, remove the masking 

film from around the fireplace and 

you’re done! 

Did you know? If the day 

you’ve chosen to paint is 

particularly chilly, you can 

use Resene Wintergrade 

Additive in your 

waterborne 

Resene paint to 

help it cure. 

Step-by-step 

For more advice visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller, or watch the how-to video at www.masterstrokebyresene.com/fireplace-makeover. 

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which will save you money in the 

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Ultimately, there is no right or 

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Common renovation 

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Renovating your home can – and should be exciting – but it’s not 

without its potential pitfalls. Whether this is your first ever renovation 

project, or part of much bigger plans – here’s five common mistakes 

and how you can avoid them. 

Not setting a realistic budget 

When it comes to home improvements, a budget 

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how much it’s going to cost. 

Thankfully, it can be avoided with a bit of forward 

planning. When you’re creating your budget, 

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and potential unexpected repairs. You can check 

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more information. 

Not having a plan 

Home renovations are exciting, but rushing in will 

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costly mistake. Without a clear plan and end goal 

in place, you risk making the wrong decisions 

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You can avoid this, by – you’ve guessed it 

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includes your objectives and goals, design vision, 

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extensive side, then you may want to consult an 

architect or a designer to make sure what you 

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There are plenty of smaller DIY jobs that most folks 

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re-wiring, and plumbing it’s always best to call in 

the experts. Unless you’re a professional carrying 

out these sorts of tasks can be dangerous, not to 

mention expensive. 

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Neglecting permits 

Rushing in and starting major structural work can 

leave you seriously out of pocket, and may result 

in all of your hard work being pulled down. Not 

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Explore the rich history of southern suburbs 

THE ANNUAL festival of 

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Christchurch, returns from May 

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more than 40 activities, making 

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In Addington, two festival 

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programme. 

The Mountfort designed 

former Addington Gaol is open 

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May 4 from 11am-1pm, offering 

families a chance to step back 

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Victorian attitudes towards 

criminals. 

Further down the road, Wood’s 

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and take in some fabulous views. 

In Cracroft, the Christchurch 

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are invited to head to the hills and 

explore its crisp black buildings 

nestled amidst the pine trees. Free, 

bookable architecture tours of the 

multi-use hub with AW Architects 

are on offer both days from 11amnoon. 

The modernist residential 

treasure Boyd House, designed by 

Charles Thomas, is fully-booked. 

Thankfully the vast majority of 

buildings in the programme do 

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People are also invited to 

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buildings such as Cathedral 

Grammar Junior School and Ao 

Tawhiti highlighting different 

design approaches to schooling 

and the Court Theatre, Piano, 

Town Hall and Isaac Theatre 

Royal offering a timeline of design 

in performance spaces. 

Children’s activities such 

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about architecture, as does an 

architecture treasure hunt, 

available at Tūranga. 

A public programme of 

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visitors to find out more. Join 

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architecture and enjoy a good 

nosey behind closed doors in the 

process. 

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Easter treats 

transformed 

If you get too many Easter 

treats this year, how 

about transforming 

them instead of tossing 

them, write the team 

from Love Food Hate Waste 

EASTER OFTEN brings an 

abundance of seasonal delights – 

from chocolate eggs and buttery 

hot-cross buns to vibrant, hardboiled 

eggs from colourful egg 

hunts. 

While it is a joy to indulge in 

these festive treats, it is easy to 

find your kitchen overflowing 

with leftovers. Instead of letting 

these goodies go to waste, why not 

transform them into something 

fresh and delicious? 

Hot-cross buns are a 

quintessential Easter treat, but 

they often lose their freshness 

quickly. 

Instead of letting them go to 

waste, blitzing them into crumbs 

is a clever trick; these crumbs can 

add crunch to a fruit crumble 

topping or bring flavour to 

homemade stuffing. 

Like all breads, hot-cross buns 

freeze beautifully. Pull them apart 

and pop them into a freezer-safe 

bag, or slice them in half before 

freezing for easy toasting. 

They also make a delightful base 

for bread and butter pudding or 

can be turned into French toast for 

a special breakfast treat. If savoury 

is more your style, cube the buns, 

toss them with oil and herbs, and 

bake until crisp to create unique 

croutons perfect for soups and 

salads. 

Easter morning brings the joy 

of chocolate eggs, but sometimes 

there are more than you can 

handle. The good news? Chocolate 

is wonderfully versatile! Melt it 

and drizzle over fruit, pancakes, 

ice cream, or desserts for an 

instant treat. 

You could also whip up a 

no-bake chocolate slice or chop 

the chocolate into chunks to mix 

through cookie dough or brownie 

batter. 

Chocolate also freezes 

beautifully. Simply chop it into 

small pieces, store in an airtight 

container, and have it ready for 

your next baking creation or as a 

sweet boost to granola or trail mix. 

If Easter egg hunts have left you 

with a basket full of hard-boiled 

eggs, there are plenty of ways 

to use them up. A curried egg 

sandwich is a simple yet flavourful 

option – just mix chopped eggs 

with mayonnaise, curry powder, 

and a pinch of salt for a satisfying 

filling. 

For something with a bit more 

longevity, try pickling your hardboiled 

eggs. Preserve them in a jar 

with vinegar, beetroot, and spices, 

and you will have a tasty snack 

that adds a vibrant touch to salads. 

Another great idea is to upgrade 

a bowl of instant ramen by slicing 

in a hard-boiled egg along with 

any leftover veges for a nourishing 

upgrade. 

When it comes to reducing 

Easter food waste, storage is just as 

important as creativity. 

Airtight containers help 

maintain freshness, and labelling 

everything using an Eat Me 

First Sticker ensures nothing is 

forgotten at the back of the fridge. 

For chocolate, keep it in a 

cool, dry place away from direct 

sunlight to avoid blooming (that 

white, powdery appearance that 

can affect taste). When freezing 

baked goods like hot-cross buns, 

wrapping them individually 

prevents freezer burn and makes 

defrosting simple and easier to 

portion. 

Easter is a time of joy, and with 

a little ingenuity, it can also be a 

time of sustainability. By finding 

new ways to use up chocolate, 

fresh and hard-boiled eggs, and 

hot-cross buns, you are not only 

reducing food waste but also 

stretching your budget and adding 

delicious variety to your meals. 

Whether you are baking, 

pickling, or reinventing, every 

small action makes a big difference 

in creating a more sustainable 

kitchen. 

No bake chocolate slice 

Ingredients 

150g butter 

¼ cup cocoa 

1 tin (395g) condensed milk 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

250g roughly crushed plain 

biscuits and cereal 

Icing 

150g chocolate 

50g butter 

Method 

• Line a square tin with baking 

paper. Set aside. 

• Place butter, cocoa powder 

and condensed milk in a large 

saucepan on the stove over 

medium heat. Gently stir as 

the butter melts and continue 

stirring until the ingredients have 

combined. Remove from the heat 

and stir in vanilla. 

• Add crushed biscuits and 

cereal to the rest of the ingredients 

and mix through. 

• Transfer mixture into the 

lined square tin, spread and flatten 

using the back of a spoon until it is 

packed tight and smooth. 

• Melt the chocolate and butter 

together, pour over the slice and 

spread to cover the top. 

• Place in the fridge for about 

two hours, or until set. 

• Slice with a sharp knife and 

store in an airtight container. 

Tips 

• For extra flavour and texture 

you can add in desiccated coconut, 

chopped nuts and fruit. 

• To turn this into a peppermint 

slice, add a layer of peppermint 

icing before the chocolate icing. 

• For more ideas and 

recipe inspiration visit 

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8 9 

10 11 

396 

SUDOKU 

Every row, column and box should 

contain the digits 1 to 9. 

WordBuilder 

WORDBUILDER 

296 

6 

N R E 

V A I 

12 13 14 15 

16 

17 18 

19 

20 21 22 23 24 

How many words of three or more letters, 

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

letters, using each letter only once? No foreign 

words or words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. There's at least one six-letter word. 

once? 

TODAY 

Good 13 Very Good 19 Excellent 25 

Solution 295: ado, adorn, and, apron, dan, darn, 

don, dorp, drop, nap, nard, nod, nor, oar, pad, pan, 

word. par, PARDON, pod, pond, pro, prod, rad, radon, ran, 

rand, rap, road, roan, rod. 

letters, including plurals, can you make 

from the six letters, using each only 

No words beginning with a capital are 

allowed. There’s at least one six-letter 

Good 13 Very Good 19 Excellent 25 

25 26 

27 28 

29 30 

31 32 

33 34 

Across 

1. Use (6) 

5. Madness (6) 

10. In full view (7) 

11. Usually (2,1,4) 

12. Medical centre (6) 

15. Actor’s notes (6) 

16. Style and flair (Fr) (7) 

17. Long tale (4) 

18. Break suddenly (4) 

19. Sarcastic (7) 

20. Dismiss (4) 

22. Seaside structure (4) 

25. Fan (7) 

27. Burst into flames (6) 

28. Not yet developed (6) 

31. Extreme bravery (7) 

32. Draw or pull in (7) 

33. Promotion, commercial (6) 

34. Buccaneer (6) 

Decoder 

Down 

2. Formally arranged encounter (7) 

3. Give it a go (colloq) (3,3) 

4. Children’s toy (4) 

5. Bound (4) 

6. Subtle difference (6) 

7. Wariness (7) 

8. Compels (6) 

9. Be quiet! (4,2) 

13. Waterfall (7) 

14. U-shaped bend (7) 

15. Wither (7) 

20. Blacksmith’s workshop (6) 

21. In the middle (7) 

23. Imprecise (7) 

24. Turn (6) 

25. Clothing (6) 

26. Roof beam (6) 

29. Leave out (4) 

30. Bend out of shape (4) 

Crossword 

Across: 1. Employ, 5. 

Lunacy, 10. Overtly, 11. As a 

rule, 12. Clinic, 15. Script, 16. 

Panache, 17. Saga, 18. Snap, 

19. Acerbic, 20. Sack, 22. 

Pier, 25. Admirer, 27. Ignite, 

28. Latent, 31. Heroism, 32. 

Attract, 33. Advert, 34. Pirate. 

Down: 2. Meeting, 3. Let rip, 

4. Yoyo, 5. Leap, 6. Nuance, 

7. Caution, 8. Forces, 9. Belt 

up, 13. Cascade, 14. Hairpin, 

15. Shrivel, 20. Smithy, 21. 

Centred, 23. Inexact, 24. 

Rotate, 25. Attire, 26. Rafter, 

29. Omit, 30. Warp. 

WordBuilder 

air, ani, are, ave, aver, ear, 

earn, era, ire, naive, nave, 

near, rain, ran, rave, raven, 

RAVINE, rein, rev, rive, 

riven, vain, van, vane, vein, 

via, vie, vine. 

Sudoku 

DECODER 

Each number represents a different letter of the alphabet. Write the 

given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out 

which letters are represented by the other numbers. 

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