The Star: November 06, 2025

Thursday, 6 November 2025 | Christchurch’s best read and largest circulating newspaper 

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The Government said social housing 

was planned for Lyttelton, instead 

of Lyttleton St, Somerfield, the 

location of Ōtautahi Community 

Housing Trust’s community housing 

development. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Changing 

deputy 

mayors 

‘common 

practice’ 

says Mauger 

BY DYLAN SMITS 

McLellan calls out the Govt’s 

social housing blunder 

BY KEES CHALMERS 

The Government made an 

error in its announcement of 

social housing development 

in Christchurch, confusing 

Lyttelton with Lyttelton St. 

Housing Minister Chris 

Bishop said on October 10 

more than 65 new affordable 

homes will be delivered 

in Canterbury by community 

housing providers, including 

in Lyttelton. 

The news was shared by 

Banks Peninsula MP Vanessa 

Weenink on 

Facebook, 

who said the 

homes will be 

located in Lyttelton, 

Linwood, 

Merivale and 

Somerfield. 

But the 

homes said to 

be developed 

in Lyttelton are 

actually 

in Somerfield’s Three 

Tracey 

McLellan 

Lanes Lyttelton St. They will 

be provided by Ōtautahi 

Community Housing Trust. 

The blunder was called out 

by Labour List MP Tracey 

McLellan, who is based in 

Banks Peninsula. 

“Just in case you were 

excited about social homes 

coming to Lyttelton . . . turns 

out, there aren’t any,” she 

wrote on Facebook. 

McLellan was skeptical 

of the announcement 

and submitted written 

parliamentary questions to 

get more detail about the 

Lyttelton homes. 

She told The Star the reply 

she received said the Ministry 

of Housing and Urban 

Development incorrectly 

advised Bishop’s office new 

social housing was planned 

for Lyttelton. 

“I think when you are 

crowing about a very small 

number of social houses, 

not nearly as much as 

any government could be 

investing in, the least you can 

do is know where they are,” 

McLellan said. 

› Continued on Page 5 

Mayor Phil Mauger is 

remaining tight-lipped about 

why he chose a new deputy, 

rather than retaining Innes 

Ward city councillor Pauline 

Cotter in the role. 

Right-leaning Mauger 

appointed political ally Victoria 

Henstock as deputy mayor after 

Cotter, a left-leaning The People’s 

Choice member, had the 

job for three years. 

People’s Choice chair Paul 

McMahon is concerned Henstock’s 

appointment could 

represent a turn by Mauger 

toward a less collaborative 

council table with an ally in the 

deputy role. 

Henstock and Mauger are 

both independents but mostly 

vote in alignment and share a 

focus on fiscal discipline. 

Mauger did not answer specific 

questions from The Star on 

why he replaced Cotter or any 

political considerations he had 

in the appointment. 

In an emailed statement he 

said: “As mayor, it’s my decision 

who I appoint and I believe 

her (Henstock’s) approach and 

strong legal background will 

complement my style well, 

and that we'll work effectively 

together to deliver for 

Christchurch.” 

› Continued on Page 4

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Henstock responds to deputy mayor role..............4 

Williams jailed for sexually violating 15yo..............5 

Relatives of forgotten nurse, soldiers sought....... 6-7 

Heritage park cuts jobs.............................................7 

What do Chch’s luxury homes sell for?................8,10 

Stokes at full tilt in cricket training session.............13 

Hay joins elite club...................................................14 

United skipper heads to UK.....................................17 

Classified...........................................................18-20 

Gig guide.................................................................21 

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NEWS The Star, November 6, 2025 | 3 

Updated flooding map shows most at risk areas 

A map showing which parts of 

the city could be hit hardest 

in a major flooding event has 

been updated to include new 

modelling data. 

The city council has mapped 

the latest data for flood events 

predicted to happen on average 

once every 10, 50, and 200 

years. 

Said head of three waters 

Gavin Hutchison: “Anyone 

making decisions about a property 

or about flood readiness 

for their home or business 

can search the map and see 

whether the land may be 

BY DYLAN SMITS 

Former city councillor James 

Gough says he will likely make 

the overdue donation of his 

nearly $100,000 in directorship 

earnings in the next few weeks. 

He expects 

the earnings 

he received on 

the Transwaste 

director’s 

board will be 

donated to 

the Mayor’s 

Welfare Fund 

“well before James Gough 

Christmas”. 

It is a requirement 

for city councillors to 

annually donate the earnings 

they received for directorship 

appointments to council-company 

boards. 

Gough has not done so since 

his appointment to Transwaste 

in February 2023. 

In April, Gough promised to 

donate the earnings at the end 

of his term, which finished a 

week ago, or “as close as practicably 

possible”. 

He was the only city councillor 

to not donate their 

directorship earnings during 

the past city council term. 

The Mayor’s Welfare Fund is a 

last resort for people in financial 

hardship who can 

not receive the government 

affected by a specific predicted 

flood event. 

“Similarly, people who are 

building or undertaking major 

renovations can check the calculated 

minimum floor level 

they may need to protect their 

house from floodwater. Where 

this isn’t yet available on the 

map, we can calculate it if people 

contact us. 

“Checking our flood map 

is a great first step, but it 

doesn’t replace getting sitespecific 

advice about the 

suitability of the land for any 

intended purpose, as well 

support they need. 

Gough did not seek re-election 

in the October local body 

elections as a city councillor, 

but was elected as a Waimāero 

Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood 

Community Board member. 

When asked by The Star 

about the outstanding donation 

on Monday, Gough argued his 

term had only ended two working 

days previously. 

“Nothing has changed for me 

and as I’ve said from the outset, 

I will be donating them to the 

Mayor’s Welfare Fund.” 

He said the tax and 

as getting information from 

other sources, such as a Land 

Information Memorandum 

(LIM), property file, or 

insurance assessments.” 

The flood map provides 

separate computer models 

for the different urban river 

catchments – the Avon, 

Heathcote, Styx, and Halswell 

rivers – as well as for the 

Sumner coastal catchment. 

•To view the latest map, go to 

ccc.govt.nz/services/water-anddrainage/stormwater-and-drainage/ 

flooding-and-floor-levels 

Gough promises to donate 

$100k director income soon 

Gough says he will donate his nearly $100,000 in outstanding directorship earnings as required, likely in the next few weeks. 

accounting work necessary 

before making the donation is 

in progress. 

“I don’t expect it to be too 

long, probably a few weeks I’d 

expect. I have discussed this 

with the chair of the MWF only 

a few days ago and he is totally 

comfortable with this.” 

Gough has said there is an 

additional tax complication in 

donating the Transwaste earnings 

when compared to other 

city councillor directorships. 

Earnings are paid directly 

to city councillors because the 

company is not majority-owned 

PHOTO: CCC 

by the city council. Instead, it is 

a joint venture of multiple Canterbury 

councils. 

Gough has said it makes more 

sense for him to donate all 

three years of earnings at once, 

rather than annually. 

“As soon as the work is done 

with the tax elements taken 

account of and offset, then I can 

donate the full amount. This 

includes ACC, tax and other 

expenses.” 

Gough received $13,363 in 

directorship earnings for 2023, 

$41,091 in 2024 and $43,967 

in 2025. 

Molly Hindman 

Addington 

“My favourite 

place is the Sign 

of the Kiwi. I 

like the walk up 

from Victoria 

Park and looking 

at the great view 

along the way, 

topped off with a date scone 

and coffee at the historic cafe 

before heading down.” 

Prominent shoe store 

brand in liquidation 

Christchurch-based Street 

Legal Shoes is in liquidation. 

The company operated for 

more than 20 years and had 

four retail stores across the 

South Island, including at 

Northlands and South City 

shopping centres. More than 

50 creditors have claimed 

about $600,000 but the 

liquidator predicts there will 

be inadequate funds to 

repay all of the debts. Inland 

Revenue is owed about 

$100,000. 

Sheep used to combat 

Port Hills fire risk 

Sheep grazing is being trialled 

as a way to reduce fire risk 

on the Port Hills. The popular 

Kennedy's Bush track was 

closed from Sunday for three 

days to allow sheep to graze 

the dry grass. City council 

head of parks Rupert Bool said 

residents suggested the idea, 

believing sheep could create 

more effective firebreaks than 

mechanical mowing. 

Recreation and sport 

centre opening soon 

The Crown has transferred 

ownership of the $500 

million Parakiore Recreation 

and Sport Centre to the city 

council. It is now completing 

the final aspects of the 

internal fit-out. Parakiore will 

open later this year with an 

exact date to be confirmed. It 

will be New Zealand’s largest 

indoor sport and recreation 

centre. The facility includes 

a 50m competition pool, a 

5m deep dive pool with 1000 

spectator seats, a large 

aquatic leisure zone and nine 

indoor courts. 

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4 | The Star, November 6, 2025 NEWS 


Henstock says deputy role about who is 

best for job ‘not which team you are on’ 

› From Page 1 

Mauger noted former mayors 

Garry Moore, Sir Bob Parker 

and Lianne Dalziel all had a 

change of deputy during their 

tenure. 

“Changing deputy mayors 

is common practice in local 

government,” he said. 

The most recent deputy 

mayors to serve two terms were 

Cotter’s predecessor Andrew 

Turner from 2016 to 2022 and 

Lesley Keast from 1998 to 2004. 

Mauger did not reveal which 

other city councillors he might 

have been considering for 

deputy mayor when asked by 

The Star. 

McMahon, 

who was 

Waitai Coastal- 

Burwood- 

Linwood 

Community 

Board chair 

last term, 

questioned Paul McMahon 

whether 

Henstock could help bridge 

divides on issues between leftleaning 

city councillors and the 

mayor. 

He believes Cotter did this 

well. 

“She (Henstock) is a capable 

person. We have to give her a 

chance but Pauline was widely 

regarded as an excellent deputy 

Phil Mauger has appointed political ally Victoria Henstock as deputy mayor. 

mayor, and was in her nature a 

bridge builder,” he said. 

“It’s unfortunate that the 

mayor has used his power to go 

in a different direction.” 

Henstock, a former lawyer 

now entering her second term, 

says she can work well with all 

city councillors. 

“While I will be a key partner 

in this work, alongside the 

mayor, there are others around 

the table from across the political 

spectrum with experience 

and mana, who also have this 

responsibility.” 

Mauger said he has “complete 

confidence” in Henstock’s ability 

to foster collaboration across 

the city council table. 

Henstock said while Cotter 

was part of People’s Choice, her 

own independent status does 

not stop her from working with 

the group’s members. 

“I don’t see that as being a 

barrier to me working with 

them to try and find those common 

grounds at all.” 

Henstock said “people will 

have their own opinions” 

about any political considerations 

from Mauger in the 

appointment. 

“I know that Phil ended 

up choosing me because he 

thought that I was the best 

person for the job. It’s not about 

which team you are on.” 

McMahon says it is an “open 

question” whether Henstock 

can help foster a collaborative 

council table in the deputy role. 

Henstock sees the the job 

primarily as supporting 

Mauger. 

“He has a very heavy load. So 

if I can assist in any way, that’s 

what will be most important.” 

She will work through the 

decision agendas with Mauger 

to help them both gain a deep 

understanding of the issues 

before city councillors. 

Henstock, like all deputies, 

will chair meetings in Mauger’s 

absence and attend public 

events he can not fit into his 

schedule. 

Cotter believes Mauger 

wanted to switch to a deputy 

more aligned with his views 

for his second term but insists 

there are no 

hard feelings 

and she still 

has a good 

relationship 

with the mayor. 

“He spoke 

very nicely 

about my supporting 

him last 

Pauline Cotter 

term,” she said. 

“He’s chosen to put one of 

his team in there, and he has a 

right to do that, and that's just 

the way it is.” 

Mauger thanked Cotter for 

her work in his inauguration 

speech. 

“Pauline, the support, 

knowledge, and mana you 

bought to the role of deputy 

mayor cannot be understated,” 

he said. 

Cotter said her political 

differences with Mauger, 

and bridging the divide with 

People’s Choice city councillors, 

was not the main factor in her 

appointment in 2022. 

“He did want me there due 

to my experience and helping 

him settling into the new role of 

being the mayor.” 

But Cotter did say her and 

Mauger “thinking differently” 

has helped her be an effective 

relationship builder between 

city councillors of different 

views. 

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Williams jailed for sexually violating 15yo 

BY AL WILLIAMS 

Kelvin Williams had already 

spent more than 20 years 

behind bars and amassed more 

than 100 convictions when he 

messaged a vulnerable teen on 

social media. 

Just five hours after adding 

each other on Snapchat, Williams 

picked the 15-year-old up 

and took her back to his place. 

Now, that teen has been left 

angry, withdrawn and unable 

to cope after he sexually violated 

her. 

The High Court at Christchurch 

heard on Monday how the 

girl was in the care of Oranga 

Tamariki when the 51-year-old 

started chatting with her on 

Snapchat. 

Williams was sentenced to 

two years and four months’ jail. 

The teen told him she had 

been through the youth justice 

system and asked how old he 

was. 

Williams told her he was 45 

but not an “old man”. She told 

him she was in an Oranga Tamariki 

home. 

They discussed meeting in 

person, and it was arranged 

for Williams to pick her up and 

take her to his Christchurch 

address. 

They discussed using cannabis 

and methamphetamine 

together while Williams 

indicated several times his 

intentions to have sex with her. 

She told him she was 15 to 

which he responded “s*** that’s 

pretty young lady” and “I feel 

like a dirty old man lol”. 

It was May 28 last year when 

Kelvin John Williams at sentencing in the High Court at Christchurch. 

he picked her up in the morning 

and drove her to his place. 

She again told him she was 15. 

Once they got back to his 

place, he took her to his 

bedroom and started smoking 

“crack”, offering her some, 

which she declined. 

As he began touching her, she 

told him “no, I just came here 

to hang”. 

Williams started undressing 

the victim, ripping her dress 

and accidentally elbowing her 

in the mouth before sexually 

violating her. 

He fell asleep for a period 

before waking and again 

sexually violating the victim. 

He then forced the victim to 

give him oral sex before falling 

asleep again. 

During the assault, he punched 

her in her side in response to 

her accidentally touching some 

wounds on his shins. 

Williams admitted the 

outlined circumstances; 

however, he denied any sexual 

connection until DNA found on 

the victim’s clothes matched 

his. 

Crown prosecutor William 

Taffs said there was a 

persistent predatory nature to 

the offending. 

While Williams didn’t have 

a history of sexual offending, 

he did have a violent offending 

history and had spent a 

“startling” amount of time in 

custody, Taffs said. 

“The impact on the victim has 

been significant and has had 

lasting consequences,” Taffs 

said. 

The court heard he had been 

behind bars for 22 years and 

had more than 100 convictions. 

Williams was sentenced 

to life imprisonment in 1996 

after being found guilty of 

murdering Clinton Strong in 

Motueka on New Year’s Day 

1995. Strong died after being 

kicked and punched during a 

fight over cigarettes. 

In 2017, the Court of Appeal 

found a miscarriage of justice 

had occurred and Williams 

should have been convicted of 

manslaughter and jailed for 

eight years. 

Given the number of years 

since the offending and time 

already served in prison, a 

retrial was deemed neither 

feasible nor necessary. 

In 2019, Williams was jailed 

again, this time for assaulting a 

female. 

Defence lawyer Tony 

Bamford said Williams suffered 

“serious and significant” abuse 

while in state care as a youth. 

“He was let down in a 

number of ways by the system.” 

Bamford said the sexual 

offending was “one off”. 

Justice Rachel Dunningham 

said while there was no victim 

impact statement, a social 

worker said the victim was 

vulnerable on the day, and was 

now angry, withdrawn and 

unable to cope. 

Justice Dunningham 

suppressed some details 

around the impact on the 

victim. 

“There was an age difference 

of 36 years; you tried to 

minimise it.” 

Williams was added to the 

child sex offender register. 

‘Lyttelton’ 

social housing 

confusion a 

simple error, 

Weenink says 


“They’re not serious about 

providing social housing if 

they’re not really across the 

detail about where those houses 

are needed,” said McLellan. 

Weenink said 

it was a simple 

error to make. 

“The new social 

houses in Lyttelton 

was news to 

me too, I’m glad 

it was cleared up 

and apologise if 

there was confusion 

caused.” 

The press 

Vanessa 

Weenink 

release and Weenink’s post has 

since been corrected. 

McLellan said the 

Government would not have 

known an error had been made 

if she had not inquired about 

the housing. 

“People hear the original 

announcement, but they don’t 

then go back onto the Beehive 

website to check if any updates 

have been made,” she said. 

“There will be people 

assuming that there's going 

to be some social housing 

provided in Lyttelton, which is 

an area that could do with some 

investment.” 

Retired farmer’s comeback 

Danny thought his active days 

were behind him. Retired from 

farming due to dodgy knees and 

hips, he’d been watching his wife 

handle the calves and drive the 

tractor. 

“Great woman,” he says with a 

grin. 

Then the incident ‘that October’ 

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“I fell off my chair while she 

was docking lambs and broke my 

arm,” Danny recalls. “Couldn’t 

even hold a bottle of draught, let 

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Relatives of decorated nurse, forgotten 

A highly decorated war 

nurse and four servicemen 

lie in unmarked graves. 

The Remembrance Army’s 

Christchurch co-ordinator 

Terry McLaughlin is looking 

for their relatives, so they can 

be honoured with headstones. 

Geoff Sloan reports 

Sister Blanche Helliwell was a 

highly-decorated Christchurch 

nurse who served overseas 

during World War 2 – but today, 

she lies in an unmarked grave 

at Bromley Cemetery. 

Remembrance Army Christchurch 

co-ordinator Terry 

McLaughlin is searching for 

relatives of Helliwell and four 

former servicemen also in 

unmarked graves, after recently 

receiving a donation from a 

local RSA to provide service 

headstones. 

“They deserve to be properly 

remembered,” he said. 

The Remembrance Army 

needs to show all efforts have 

been made to try and find any 

living relatives before Veterans' 

Affairs New Zealand can accept 

an application for a headstone, 

McLaughlin said. 

The Remembrance Army 

is a nationwide volunteer 

group dedicated to restoring 

and maintaining the graves 

of people who served in the 

military, and discovering and 

retelling their stories. 

“Because whether they were 

conscripted or volunteers, they 

served this country,” he said. 

Helliwell died aged 96 on February 

24, 2005, and was buried 

in her family’s plot. 

“There’s a 

family headstone 

and a 

plaque, and 

she’s not on it. 

I think being 

unmarried 

with no children, 

there was 

no one left to Blanche Helliwell 

arrange it,” he 

said. 

“It’s quite sad really, because 

she was possibly the last of her 

line to die.” 

A chance purchase of a 

nursing history book listing 

Christchurch Hospital-trained 

nurses inspired McLaughlin to 

investigate where they were 

buried. 

“That’s how I got onto Blanche 

Helliwell.” 

Helliwell started her training 

at Christchurch Hospital in 

the late 1920s and was working 

at St George’s Hospital in 1939 

when war broke out. 

She enlisted in 1941, and after 

training at Burnham Camp was 

posted to the Dutch hospital 

ship HS Oranje. 

The Oranje served in the 

Pacific, Mediterranean and Middle 

East, and could take up to 

800 patients. 

Helliwell became Sister in 

Remembrance Army Christchurch co-ordinator Terry McLaughlin is searching for relatives of Sister Blanche Helliwell, and 

four servicemen buried at Sydenham Cemetery, before applying for headstones for their unmarked graves. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

Charge and served on board for 

four years, until the war ended. 

For her exceptional service, 

she was awarded the Associate 

Royal Red Cross in 1945. 

The military decoration is 

for members of official nursing 

services who demonstrated 

exceptional devotion, 

competence or bravery while 

nursing sick and wounded 

military personnel. 

She was also awarded the 

1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, 

Africa Star, Pacific Star, Italy 

Star, War Medal 1939-45, and 

New Zealand War Service 

Medal. 

After the war, Helliwell 

returned to civilian nursing, 

becoming head nurse of the 

Christchurch Plunket Society. 

She died 60 years after WW2 

ended. 

“I’ve been through her will, 

and as far as I could see, there’s 

nothing saying that she’s not to 

have a headstone. But it would 

be good if we could find her relatives,” 

McLaughlin said. 

He is also searching for the 

families of four servicemen 

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servicemen sought by army 

“There’s a family 

headstone and a plaque, 

and (Helliwell’s) not 

on it. I think being 

unmarried with no 

children, there was no 

one left to arrange it.” 

Terry McLaughlin 

Trooper Frederick Cleave Jones, 

Rifleman James Samuel David 

Porter, Private Bernard Thomas 

Byers and Transport Warrant 

Officer, 2nd Class James Alexander 

Middleton. 

McLaughlin said arranging a 

headstone for a war grave is a 

long and expensive process. 

“The whole process could cost 

up to $1800 each time.” 

He said commissioning the 

headstone needed approval 

from the city council and Veterans 

Affairs New Zealand. 

“Once the work is completed, 

a laying ceremony takes place, 

and any located relatives are 

invited to attend.” 

McLaughlin, a former registered 

nurse, joined the 

Remembrance Army in 2021, 

after being asked to take 

responsibility for Sydenham 

Cemetery near his home. 

“I said, oh yeah, that’ll be 

fine. In my mind I had pictured 

the small Addington Cemetery, 

not the huge 16,000 burials 

at Sydenham Cemetery I had 

agreed to.” 

He said it took him eight 

months to narrow down people 

who could have potentially 

served in either the Boer War, 

WW1, WW2, or both world 

wars in some cases. 

Over the past four years, 

McLaughlin has helped maintain 

and restore 450 service 

graves at Sydenham, with 44 

still unmarked. 

“It’s as much a learning experience 

as anything. Looking 

into these people’s lives, how 

they lived and died, gives you 

a better perspective than just 

reading a history book.” 

McLaughlin plans to keep 

going as long as he can. 

“My mobility’s not great now, 

but it would be good to see 

the remaining unmarked war 

graves at Sydenham Cemetery 

recognised with headstones 

before I finish,” he said. 

“They deserve to be 

remembered.” 

McLaughlin is also seeking 

relatives of the four servicemen 

buried at Sydenham Cemetery: 

1. Trooper Frederick Cleave 

Jones, born in 1879, served in 

the 8th Contingent of the New 

Zealand Mounted Rifles during 

the Boer War, 1899 to 1902. 

Jones died in 1924, aged 44. 

2. Rifleman James Samuel 

David Porter, born in 1892, 

served in WW1 with 3rd 

Battalion, New Zealand Rifle 


Blanche Helliwell served on hospital ship the MS Oranje during World War 2. 

Below – Helliwell is buried in the family plot at Bromley Cemetery, but does not 

have a headstone. 

Brigade, and died of wounds in 

1916 aged 24. 

3. Private Bernard Thomas 

Byers, born in 1925, was a 

member of the New Zealand 

JayForce contingent stationed 

in Japan between 1946 and 1948 

following WW2. Byers died in 

1979, aged 53. 

4. Transport Warrant Officer, 

2nd Class James Alexander 

Middleton, born in 1928, served 

with 10 Transport Company of 

KayForce, in the Korean War 

1950-1953. 

• Anyone with information is asked to 

contact the Remembrance Army via 

its Facebook page: facebook.com/ 

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Two Ferrymead Heritage Park 

workers have had their 

full-time employment cut to 

casual contracts to reduce costs. 

It comes after a bid for 

$320,000 from the city council’s 

strengthening communities 

fund failed, leaving the park in 

financial trouble. 

This came after the park 

missed out in June on between 

$700,000-$1.2 million a year for 

the next three years as part of 

the city council’s Annual Plan. 

The two full-time staff were 

from the maintenance and 

education departments. One of 

the workers has now decided 

to leave the park and take up 

another opportunity. 

The park now has five fulltime 

staff. It is not looking to cut 

more jobs, general manager Ian 

France said. 

Instead it is exploring general 

cost-cutting measures, and 

potential income streams like corporate 

sponsorship and grants. 

The park is also putting 

together a case to be considered 

for funding in the city council’s 

2026-27 Annual Plan. 

France expects its requested 

amount to be considerably less 

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What do Chch’s luxury homes sell for? 

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could set a sale record for this 

year at more than $10 million. 

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look at the other highest-price 

Christchurch homes sold in 2025 

Richard Peebles has poured 

millions into restoring the St 

Barnabas Ln heritage building. 

If the sale ends up higher than 

$10m, it would far surpass other 

luxury homes sold this year. 

The average house price 

in Christchurch is $752,357, 

significantly below the national 

average of $881,508. 

The following list only includes 

homes publicly listed as sold on 

realestate.co.nz and Trade Me, 

which excludes private sales. 

48 Clissold St, Merivale 

Real estate agent Adam 

Heazlewood could not reveal 

the exact price of this sleek, 

upmarket home but suspects it is 

the highest sale in Christchurch 

this year. 

He said the August 11 sale was 

“considerably above” the capital 

value of $5.54m. 

“It is simply one of 

Christchurch’s best homes. It 

warranted the result.” 

Built in 2019 and designed 

by +MAP Architects, the home 

is open plan with marble used 

extensively in the interior. 

Richard Peebles’ mansion ‘Brenchley’ in Fendalton is tipped to sell for more than $10 million. 

48 Clissold St, Merivale 53 Harts Creek Ln, Clearwater 44 Chapter St, St Albans 

It has five bedrooms, four 

bathrooms and is furnished with 

high-end appliances. 

53 Harts Creek Ln, Clearwater 

$5.95m 

A large modern home with 

a picturesque view over the 

Clearwater resort and golf club. 

The five-bedroom, threebathroom 

home, which was sold 

on March 16, was designed by 

architect Chris Wilson of Wilson 

and Hill with floor-to-ceiling 

windows a key feature of the 

design. 

There is a large garage with 

storage space for up to 10 

vehicles. This is in addition to 

conventional five-car garaging. 

The previous owners decided 

they needed to downsize 

and have moved to a nearby 

property. 

44 Chapter St, St Albans 

$5.5m 

This large but minimalist home 

sits on a 502sq m section. 

Located near St Andrew’s 

College, it has five bedrooms and 

six bathrooms. 

The home received the lifestyle 

award in the 2017 Registered 

Master Builders’ House of the 

Year Awards. 

Built in 2016, it features a 

self-cleaning pool and detached 

office above the garage. 

18 Mayfly Ln, Northwood 

$5.1m 

Also located near the 

Clearwater resort and golf 

club, this five-bedroom, threebathroom 

home was built in 

2013. It was sold on March 31. 

Mayfly Ln and Harts Creek 

Ln have become exclusive and 

high-end streets over the past 25 

years. 

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the city’s most expensive street, 

with about 25 mansions. 

12 Desmond St, Merivale 

$5m 

This pavilion-style residence 

is located a few minutes’ walk 

from North Hagley Park on the 

edge of the city centre. 

The spacious three-bedroom, 

four-bathroom home sold on 

April 23. Built in 2013, it has 

an open-plan design with large 

windows, an outdoor fireplace, 

and advanced air-conditioning 

systems. 

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The Chris Wilson designed home at 7 Scarborough Fare, Scarborough, has sold twice before, both 

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7 Scarborough Fare, Scarborough 

$4.85m 

Also designed by Chris Wilson, this 

elevated seaside property is located 

in Christchurch’s most expensive 

suburb where the median house price 

is $1.8m. 

It has four bedrooms and four 

bathrooms with an open-plan, modern 

style – impressive for when it was built 

in 2000. 

Sold on March 24, the home has sold 

twice before, both times for $3.7m in 

2017 and 2004. 

It includes a lift into the home from 

the triple garage. 

3 Watford St, Strowan 

$4.35m 

The oldest of the highest-priced 

homes, it was built in 1910 and has been 

extensively renovated. 

Sold on April 10, it has five bedrooms, 

seven bathrooms and strikes a fine 

balance between heritage and luxury. 

An outdoor kitchen, fireplace, and 

louvered roof and pool make up the 

outdoor entertaining space. 

6 Circuit St, Merivale 

$4.3m 

The seven-bedroom, four bathroom 

luxury home was built in 2014 and 

designed by architect Darren O’Neill. 

It has a $5m capital value and was sold 

on October 14. 

The home features three expansive 

living areas. 

The former site of Elizabeth House, 

it was built in 1914 and later used for 

functions and as a wedding venue. The 

original building was damaged by the 

earthquakes and demolished in August 

2011. 

45A Waiwetu St, Fendalton 

$4.3m 

Built in 2007, this five-bedroom, fivebathroom 

home with an inground wine 

cellar sits on a quiet back section next to 

Jeffreys Park. It was sold on June 3. 

7 Ngahere St, Fendalton 

$4m 

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in 2015, sits in an exclusive cul-de-sac 

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Sold on October 10, it has four 

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SPORT The Star, November 6, 2025 | 13 

Stokes at ‘full tilt’ 

in club cricket 

training session 

BY SAM COUGHLAN 

It is every aspiring cricketer’s 

dream to be able to foot it with the 

best, and a number of Sydenham 

club players got the opportunity to 

do just that with England captain 

Ben Stokes. 

Stokes, who lived in Christchurch 

until he was 11, was visiting family 

in the garden city before departing 

to Perth on Tuesday to prepare 

for the Ashes test series against 

Australia. 

Sydenham president Graham 

Harris said Stokes said he was keen 

to get some training under his belt 

before departing. He has history 

with the club, having trained with 

them in 2019 and 2020 during 

previous visits. 

Stokes’ brother James plays 

in one of Sydenham’s social T20 

teams, and mum Deborah is also a 

former player. 

"(Stokes) is a very dedicated 

cricketer and a very humble guy, 

and the guys love training with 

him,” Harris said. 

“He's very helpful, very 

constructive both with batting and 

bowling. If he felt he could add 

value he would with the players, so 

I think they had a very, very, very 

good experience.” 

Stokes had three training sessions 

with Sydenham premiership and 

championship players on Friday, 

Sunday and Monday. 

Sydenham captain Mitchell 

Gardner, who played against Stokes 

during a season in the UK in 2016, 

was at the Sunday session at the 

Hagley Oval nets. Gardner said it 

was a challenge to go up against 

Stokes. But his troops held their 

own against one of the world's best 

all-rounders. 

“On the Sunday he was cranking 

it up with his bowling full tilt, and a 

few of the boys said it was coming 

down pretty quick. The batters liked 

the idea of it until they kind of got in 

the nets but they all enjoyed it.” 

All-rounder Dylan McArdle 

bowled and batted against Stokes 

on Friday and Sunday and said he 

enjoyed some success. 

“I was lucky enough to catch 

an outside edge or two, but 

there would have been 100 runs 

in between those, and he was 

probably running off about three 

hours sleep,” he said. 

"Especially on that Sunday when 

he was really charging in, you 

Dylan McArdle bowled to Ben Stokes at Lincoln University on Friday, while Stokes also fired in a few balls. 

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can hit the ball, but he bowled a 

bumper at me, and I sort of got 

halfway into hooking it and it was 

already flying into the back of the 

net.” 

McArdle felt lucky to train with a 

player like Stokes. "There will be a 

lot of cricketers far better than any 

of us who haven't trained with a 

player of his calibre,” he said. 

Despite the English captain’s 

help, McArdle was backing Australia 

to be too strong in the 

upcoming Ashes. 

“Aussie are always tough to 

beat at home, if I had to make a 

prediction, I'd say 3-1 Aussie.” 

Sydenham players with Ben Stokes after a training session at Hagley 

Oval. From left: Uditya Upadhyay, Cullen Crowe, Michael Robinson, Ben 

Stokes, Jackson Smith, Archie Goodrick. 

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Hay joins elite club Cashmere 

player may 


Burnside West-University 

captain Matt Hay has become 

just the sixth player to bring 

up 200 premier caps for the 

club. 

Hay, 28, reached the 

milestone in their ongoing 

two-day game against Old 

Boys Collegians which 

resumes on Saturday. He 

played for the club as a 

junior before attending 

Christchurch Boys’ High, 

before making his senior 

Burnside debut in 2016. 

Hay (right) has won seven 

titles – six of them as captain 

– making him the most 

successful skipper in the 

club’s history. 

He said the trophies, 

including the last three twoday 

titles, are the highlight of 

his time at the club so far. 

"The winning's great, but 

also probably how we have 

turned the team from being 

sort of a struggling side into 

pretty consistent winners 

over the last few years has 

been the big highlight for me. 

“It's obviously much more 

enjoyable winning, and 

with that we've been able to 

attract and maintain good 

people and good players.” 

Hay has scored more than 

5000 runs and taken over 350 

wickets with his off-spinners. 

But his past feats did not stop 

him being caught behind 

for a duck in his milestone 

match last Saturday. 

The all-rounder has played 

nine times for Canterbury 

between 2020 and 2023, 

and has been a regular in 

the Canterbury A set-up for 

several years. 

He hopes to continue his 

representative career while 

helping keep Burnside at the 

top. 

"They are the key things 

for me, really just enjoying it 

and trying to contribute.” 

Burnside hold a 64-run 

first-innings lead over Old 

Boys, scoring 296 in response 

to 232, thanks to Nick Gibb 

(86), Tom Turner (67) and 

Adam Winter (66). 

Old Boys’ batter Josh 

Tromp scored an unbeaten 

125. 

Riccarton siblings Lachie 

and Angus Jemmett had a 

day to remember against 

Lancaster Park. Lachie took 

seven wickets to bowl Park 

out for 82 before Angus 

scored 57 in support of Nick 

Kwant’s 73 to help Riccarton 

to 275. 

Lachie added another 

two wickets in the second 

innings, with Lancaster Park 

on 32/3 at stumps. 

Heathcote’s Dutch 

all-rounder Philippe 

Boissevain thumped an 

unbeaten 107 off 64 balls, 

with 10 sixes as his side 

declared on 305/7 against St 

Albans, who were 145/7 in 

response at stumps. 

Sydenham are in control 

against East Shirley. After 

declaring on 255/8 they 

bowled their opponents out 

for 84 and have them 28/2, 

still 143 runs behind. 

Matches resume at 

10.30am on Saturday. 

face brother 

BY DIANNE KEENAN 

Cashmere’s Tyler Leonard will 

take on his home club and 

possibly his younger brother 

in this weekend’s round of 

interclub tennis. 

Leonard returns home to 

Ashburton to take on his former 

club Mid Canterbury. Leonard’s 

father Peter is the Mid 

Canterbury president and his 

brother, Riley Breen, is among 

their players. 

Leonard is so far unbeaten 

in the men’s competition. 

Cashmere dominated Edgeware 

last week, only dropping one 

game, to sit in second place on 

the competition ladder. 

Edgeware play Bishopdale 

who scored their first win 

against Te Kura Hagley on 

Saturday. Competition leader 

Burnside Park/Sumner, who 

toppled Mid Canterbury at the 

weekend, play Elmwood at 

Burnside Park. 

In the women’s competition, 

Elmwood play table leader Te 

Kura Hagley, who are coming 

off a convincing 5-1 win against 

Cashmere. 

Cashmere will have their 

hands full against Edgeware, 

who currently sit second after 

beating Bishopdale on Saturday. 

Bishopdale will play Waimairi 

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FEATURE The Star, November 6, 2025 | 15 

DIABETES AWARENESS 

Know more and do more for people with Diabetes at work 

Diabetes and Well-being is the ongoing 

theme for November’s Diabetes Awareness 

Month 2025. The Diabetes Christchurch 

Society campaign is focusing on “Diabetes 

and the Workplace.” With appropriate 

access to care and support for people with 

diabetes, everyone with diabetes has the 

chance to live well. 

In collaboration with the International 

Diabetes Federation (IDF), our society 

is calling on employers, employees, 

policymakers, and the diabetes 

community to “Know More and Do More 

for People with Diabetes at Work”. Our 

campaign highlights the challenges faced 

by people with diabetes and those at risk 

at work. 

People with diabetes face daily 

challenges managing their condition at 

work, including stigma, discrimination 

and exclusion. This can have a negative 

impact on their well-being. Join our call to 

‘Know More and Do More for Diabetes at 

Work’. 

• 7 in 10 people living with diabetes are 

of working age. 

• 3 in 4 people living with diabetes 

have experienced anxiety, depression or 

another mental health condition because 

of their diabetes. 

• 4 in 5 people living with diabetes 

experienced burnout. 

Many workplaces are an unhealthy 

environment for employees. The lack of 

access to physical activity, healthy food 

choices and support for mental well-being 

is harmful for people with diabetes or at 

risk of type 2 diabetes. 

Employers should create a safe, 

supportive and healthy work environment 

for people with diabetes. Diabetes 

Christchurch has a range of educational 

diabetes resources to help your workplace, 

and for everyone to better understand 

diabetes, including “Knowing the 

different types of diabetes, Type 2 sickday 

management, Workplace tips/help, 

Knowing your rights/responsibilities. 

Workplaces are welcome to contact our 

society on 925-9972 or can arrange to 

call in to obtain printed copies of these 

documents. 

DIABETES CHRISTCHURCH SUPPORTING PEOPLE 

WITH DIABETES People with diabetes must 

be resilient, organised, and responsible, 

impacting both their physical and mental 

well-being. Diabetes care often focuses 

only on blood sugar, leaving many 

overwhelmed. 

• 36% of people with diabetes experience 

diabetes distress. 

• 63% of people say that the fear of 

developing diabetes-related complications 

affects their well-being. 

• 28% of people with diabetes find it 

hard to remain positive in relation to their 

condition. 

Everyone knows someone with diabetes 

… a family member, relative, colleague 

or a friend - YOU all can help support 

and spread the word about diabetes and 

well-being. 

Just over 31,000 people have diagnosed 

diabetes in Canterbury. 10% have type 1, 

approximately 86% have type 2 and 4% 

have other types. Diabetes is the result of 

the body not creating enough insulin to 

keep blood glucose (sugar) levels in the 

normal range (between 4-8). Everyone 

needs some glucose in their blood, but 

if it’s too high, it can damage your body 

over time. The two most common types of 

diabetes are type 1 and type 2. 

Type 1 Diabetes is an ‘auto-immune’ 

condition where the body attacks the 

insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. 

Insulin must therefore be delivered 

several times daily by injection or insulin 

pump. There is no known cause and no 

cure to date. 

In Type 2 Diabetes, your body makes 

insulin, but it isn’t used efficiently. This 

is also called insulin resistance. As the 

condition progresses, a lack of insulin 

may also develop. The most common 

cause is excessive body weight and not 

enough exercise. For many people (but not 

all) type 2 diabetes may be prevented by 

making healthy food choices and staying 

active. Diabetes that happens during 

pregnancy is called Gestational Diabetes, 

and while it usually disappears following 

the pregnancy, it may lead to Type 2 

diabetes later in life. 

Our Diabetes Christchurch membership 

offers you contact with other people, 

exercise/activities, discounted shop 

products. Staff can help you find further 

information about various aspects of 

diabetes care or make an appointment for 

subsidised podiatry toenail clipping, PAD 

(Peripheral Artery Disease) Screening and 

Community Retinal Screening. 

Our diabetes shop has a wide range of 

medical products, including blood glucose 

testing meters, blood glucose test strips, 

finger pickers and lancets, ketone test 

strips, continuous glucose sensors, hypo 

treatments, medical grade shoes/socks, 

insulin travel bags, Jams/Sauces, and 

diabetes/ gluten free recipe books. 

Diabetes Christchurch has an armchair 

exercise group led by an experienced 

instructor, Janet Straight, and we also have 

an older person’s support group for people 

living with all types of diabetes. Join us for 

this fantastic opportunity to connect with 

others living with diabetes, move your 

body, and most importantly, have fun! 

DIABETES EVENTS: The society is 

hosting several activities alongside and 

collaboratively with the Region 402E 

Lions Groups. There will be “Bee-Active 

- Lap the Map” activities and diabetes 

information displays. Anyone can join 

in a walk for a donation and/or raise 

sponsorship for the distance they may 

walk, run or cycle. 

Thur, Nov 13th, 9.15am: Kilmarnock 

Enterprises: Diabetes Workplace Talk. 

Fri, Nov 21st, 1.00pm: HIGH TEA 

PARTY at Diabetes Christchurch Inc. 

Celebrate our over 80’s with diabetes. 

Sat, Nov 22nd, 9am-3pm: New 

Brighton Lions: “Bee-Active: Walk/Run/ 

Dance along the New Brighton Pier. 

Sun, Nov 23rd: Combined Ashburton 

Lions Group “Bee Active” Walk/Diabetes 

Information: See our website/Facebook 

pages. 

Fri, Nov 28th, 12 noon: “Kai Club” 

Session: with Nutritionist Coach Banks, 

Healthy Eating Ideas/Tips: Phone 

Diabetes Christchurch to book. Cost 

$25.00NM. 

Sun, Nov 7th, 10am-4pm: Rolleston 

Lions Group: Diabetes Information Table. 

Rolleston Christmas Parade (starting at 

1.30 pm) and Market at the Rolleston 

Town Centre. 

Website: www.diabeteschristchurch. 

co.nz, where you can get links to more 

information, other diabetes services 

or use our online shop for a range of 

diabetes products. Membership offers 

you contact with other like-minded 

people, armchair exercises, podiatry 

and more. 

Open Mon-Fri, 9-4pm. Ph 925-9972. 

Contact Lynne, the Manager: 

info@diabeteschristchurch.co.nz 

COME AND JOIN US at 

DIABETES CHRISTCHURCH 

For diabetes information, education, 

support and advocacy. 

Our shop has a good range of diabetes medical supplies, 

including Blood Glucose Testing Meters, CGM Sensors: 

Libre 2 Plus, LinX, Dexcom G7 and One+, CareSens Air, 

Blood Glucose Testing Strips, Hypo Treatments: Dextro, 

Hypo-Fit, Lift Glucose Tabs, HypoPak, Humphrey Law and 

Dr Comfort Socks and Dr Comfort Shoes, Insulin Travel Bags, 

Jok 'n' Al low calorie Jams, Chutneys and Sauces, West’s 

Sugar Free Cordials, Milkshake Mix and Soda Stream, 

Diabetes & Gluten Free Recipe Books and much more... 

You Can Also Order Online: www.diabeteschristchurch.co.nz 

PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease) SCREENING TESTS 

AVAILABLE: BOOK NOW at Diabetes Christchurch. 

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common type of cardiovascular disease, which 

affects many people. It happens when the arteries in the legs/feet become clogged with 

fatty plaques through a process known as atherosclerosis. 

While some people with this disease experience minimal 

symptoms, the most classic symptoms are pain, cramps, 

numbness, weakness or tingling that occurs in the legs during 

walking – known as intermittent claudication. 

These problems affect around 30% of people with PAD. 

Intermittent claudication is more common in adults over 50, 

especially males, or who have diabetes and people who 

smoke. The management of PAD varies 

depending on the disease severity and 

symptoms. Treatment options for PAD 

include lifestyle changes, cardiovascular 

risk factor reduction, pharmacotherapy, 

endovascular intervention, and surgery. 

BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW. 

DIABETES CHRISTCHURCH INC 

35A Leslie Hills Drive, Riccarton. 

Open: Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm 

Phone 03 925-9972 

LIGHTEN THE LOAD 

OF TYPE 2 DIABETES. 

Portrayed by an actor. For illustration purposes only. 

Finally, a CGMS that’s priced within reach. 

Living with diabetes can feel like a lot. But you don’t have to do it alone. 

CareSens Air CGMS is like a helpful friend by your side, sending glucose 

readings directly to your smartphone and tracking levels throughout the day. 

The sensor is small, lightweight, easy to apply, and lasts for 15 days. But best 

of all, it’s available at a price that makes sense. 

Scan to learn more 

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Always read the label and follow the instructions. 

Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd, Auckland TAPSXXXX 

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE. The CareSens Air continuous glucose 

monitoring system is indicated for the management of diabetes mellitus in people aged 18 years and over. 

CareSens Air is a class IIb medical device. For important safety information, please refer to the Instructions For 

Use. Talk to your healthcare professional to see if this product is right for you. If glucose alerts and readings do not 

match symptoms or expectations, use a blood glucose meter to make diabetes treatment decisions. For device 

compatibility see caresensair.co.nz. Pharmaco (NZ) Ltd, Auckland 0825CSA03 TAPS NP23358. August 2025


FEATURE 


Diabetes and Arthritis aid 

gets amazing feedback! 

“Since using the Aircycle the swelling 

in my legs and feet have decreased 

dramatically, my ulcerated toe has started 

to heal and all the pain from my toe has 

gone. The toes on my other foot have 

stopped tingling and getting sore on the 

tips and they are back to a healthy pink 

colour. I am now able to walk much 

further without pain.”- Richard UK. 

• “ Within two weeks of using the 

Aircycle my ulcer was starting to heal and 

in six weeks it was completely healed. 

My physio said it was because I was 

exercising more. It’s good to be able to 

do something whilst sitting, especially 

when it’s so easy yet effective.”- Jane, 

Toowomba 

• “The Aircycle is even better than the 

information says. The pain in my knees 

has gone and although I use a walker I 

don’t need it around the house anymore. 

I can move more freely and have much 

less pain in both my hands and feet. My 

feet are warmer too and now I don’t need 

bed socks which I’ve worn for years” Gay, 

Rotorua 

Listed with Medsafe and shown by 

hospitals, rest homes, diabetes clinics, 

podiatrists and physiotherapists to be 

helpful for a variety of circulatory and 

joint problems in hands, shoulders, feet 

and legs, the AIRCYCLE helps strengthen 

muscles for improved balance and 

mobility. 

Keep your joints and muscles moving 

gently while sitting having coffee, 

reading, watching TV, working at a desk 

or travelling by car or plane. 

See below ad for more detail or visit 

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Living with diabetes and 

tired of finger pricks? 

Libre continuous glucose monitors 

(CGMs) track your glucose levels in realtime, 

so you can make easier choices… 

all with zero finger pricks.* Simple, 

painless, easy. 

The small and discreet FreeStyle Libre 

2 Plus sensor is worn comfortably on the 

back of the upper arm for up to 15 days, 

where it takes a glucose reading every 

single minute. These real-time readings 

are automatically displayed on your 

phone^, providing instant feedback on 

how food, activity and insulin impact 

your glucose levels. Optional glucose 

alarms ‡ notify you the minute your 

glucose is too low or too high, offering 

peace of mind whether you’re asleep or 

out enjoying life. 

If you are accessing funded insulin 

pumps through Pharmac, select the 

FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensor and pair 

its accurate 1 , minute-by-minute glucose 

readings with your automated insulin 

delivery (AID) system. 

How to access Libre, the #1 CGM system 

worldwide # 

FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensors and 

FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors are 

funded by Pharmac for people with type 

1 diabetes or other specific forms of 

diabetes. Learn more at FreeStyleLibre. 

co.nz/Funding 

If you are not eligible for the Pharmac 

CGM funding scheme, FreeStyle Libre 

2 Plus sensors can be purchased at 

FreeStyleLibre.co.nz 

Ready to take a break from finger 

pricks?* 

To learn more about Libre CGM, 

speak to your healthcare professional 

or visit FreeStyleLibre.co.nz 

The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus CGM System and the FreeStyle 

Libre 3 Plus CGM System are indicated for measuring 

interstitial fluid glucose levels in people (aged 2+) with 

diabetes. Always read the instructions for use. The sensor 

must be removed prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging 

(MRI). 

*Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms 

do not match symptoms or expectations. ^Glucose readings 

are automatically displayed in the FreeStyle LibreLink app 

when the sensor has been started with the app, and the 

smartphone and sensor are connected and in range. Optional 

scan to backfill up to 8 hours of data following a period 

of lost sensor connection. The FreeStyle LibreLink app is 

only compatible with certain mobile devices and operating 

systems. Please check www.freestylelibre.co.nz/compatibility 

for more information about device compatibility before using 

the app. Use of FreeStyle LibreLink requires registration 

with LibreView. ‡To get glucose alarms on your phone, 

you must start the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor with the 

FreeStyle LibreLink app. Notifications will only be received 

when alarms are turned on and the sensor is within 6 

metres of the reading device. You must have override do not 

disturb settings enabled to receive alarms and alerts on your 

smartphone. #Data based on the number of users worldwide 

for FreeStyle Libre family of personal CGMs compared to 

the number of users for other leading personal CGM brands 

and based on CGM sales dollars compared to other leading 

personal CGM brands. 

1. Alva S. et al. J Diabetes Sci Technol. 2025;0(0). 

doi:10.1177/19322968251329364. 

Libre, FreeStyle, the butterfly logo, the sensor shape and 

appearance, the colour yellow, and related marks and/or 

designs are the intellectual property of the Abbott group 

of companies in various territories. Other marks are the 

property of their respective owners. Information contained 

herein is for distribution outside of the USA only. Mediray 

New Zealand, 53-55 Paul Matthews Road, Albany, Auckland 

0632. NZBN 9429041039915. ADC-122002 V1.0 

DIABETES AND 

ARTHRITIS AID 

Gentle and effective exercise while you’re 

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It’s so easy! 

Helpful for: 

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• Chilblains and varicose veins • Deep vein thrombosis prevention 

• Cramp and restless legs • Sciatica 

• Building muscle & fall prevention • Arthritis, Parkinson’s, MS 

• Aching hands, arms and shoulders 

Great Xmas gift idea! 

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Living with diabetes? 

Ditch finger pricks* with Libre 

Easy, painless glucose monitoring is waiting for you. 

LEARN MORE: 

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The FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus CGM System and the FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus CGM System are indicated for measuring interstitial fluid glucose levels in 

people (aged 2+) with diabetes. Always read the instructions for use. The sensor must be removed prior to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). 

*Finger pricks are required if glucose readings and alarms do not match symptoms or expectations. 

Libre, FreeStyle, the butterfly logo, the sensor shape and appearance, the colour yellow, and related marks and/or designs are the intellectual property 

of the Abbott group of companies in various territories. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. Information contained herein is for 

distribution outside of the USA only. Mediray New Zealand, 53-55 Paul Matthews Road, Albany, Auckland 0632. NZBN 9429041039915. ADC-122002 V1.0


SPORT The Star, November 6, 2025 | 17 


Breaking barriers in 

Diabetes care 

New Zealand’s progress in Diabetes 

Technology is being driven by people 

who understand it from the inside out, 

using personal experiences to create 

better tools for others. 

By people living with Diabetes, for 

people living with Diabetes 

Our journey began during COVID-19, 

when founder Sam Leathwick, with 25 

years of lived diabetes experience and 

a background in social science, spent 

his lockdowns with the online diabetes 

community around the world. Seeing 

the advanced technology others were 

using to manage their diabetes, he 

asked a simple question: “Why don’t 

New Zealanders have access to the same 

tools our friends overseas use every 

day?” 

Determined to change that, Intuitive 

Therapeutics was founded to remove 

barriers to diabetes technology, and 

make innovative, life-enhancing tools 

accessible to people across Aotearoa. 

Your Diabetes Technology experts 

Your team at Intuitive Therapeutics 

are not just providers of technology, 

but also members of the diabetes 

community ourselves. This firsthand 

experience gives us a unique 

perspective on the challenges and 

realities people face, allowing us to 

better support, and provide solutions 

that meet the needs of the diabetes 

community. 

Patch Pumps and Continuous Glucose 

Monitoring 

Today, we’re proud to bring two 

innovative devices designed with 

freedom and comfort in mind. The 

Medtrum Nano Tubeless Pump - a 

discreet, flexible insulin patch pump 

that fits seamlessly into daily life, and 

the LinX Continuous 

Glucose Monitor (CGM) 

- which offers a super 

compact and easy-touse 

option for real-time 

glucose tracking. 

Giveaway 

To celebrate Diabetes 

Action Month, we’re 

giving three lucky 

winners two months of 

free glucose monitoring 

with the LinX CGM. To 

enter, scan the QR code 

in our green LinX CGM 

banner below. 

We would love to hear from you! 

Our work goes beyond developing 

products - it’s about making everyday 

life easier for people living with diabetes 

through more innovative and accessible 

care. We’re proud to stand alongside the 

people we support, helping Kiwis with 

diabetes live life with confidence and 

ease. 

Reach out and learn more at 

intuitivetherapeutics.co.nz. 

United skipper heads 

to UK for club trials 


Christchurch United skipper Jago 

Godden is looking forward to putting his 

best foot forward in the United Kingdom 

after playing his last game for the club. 

United’s 2-2 National League draw 

with Auckland City at home on Saturday 

was Godden’s final appearance before 

leaving New Zealand on Monday. He is 

planning to trial for a number of clubs 

once he arrives in the UK and wants to 

play at “as high a level” as possible. 

"Playing and earning a decent whack 

and living off it, I’ll take whatever I can, 

basically, and we’ll just see where we get 

to with it as an overseas experience.” 

Godden, 21, put in a star performance 

against 10-time Oceania champions 

Auckland, who drew 1-1 with Argentine 

powerhouse Boca Juniors at this year’s 

Club World Cup in the United States. 

The midfielder was awarded man of 

the match and said it was a shame he 

would not be around for the remainder 

of the National League. 

“I wanted to (stay), but the timing’s just 

in line, that’s the way it goes sometimes.” 

United sit third in the National League. 

The top-two will contest the final at the 

end of the season. United trail secondplace 

Western Springs by five points with 

four games remaining, starting away 

to Birkenhead United in Auckland on 

Sunday. 

Godden had no doubt his side could 

put together a run of results and finish in 

the top-two. 

“Way crazy things have happened. 

Western Springs have got a couple of 

Fly season is fast 

approaching. 

Jago Godden has played his last game for 

Christchurch United, and is set to fly out to the UK 

next week. 

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tough games left themselves so I’m 

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Bottom of the table Coastal Spirit will 

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down 3-0 to Auckland United at the 

weekend. 

Canterbury United Pride take on West 

Coast Rangers at English Park at noon 

on Sunday looking to salvage something 

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8796, 027 220-7014 

Edwin 027 220-7154 

LAWN MOWING Tom's 

Mowing - cutting the 

east side of 

Christchurch. Ph 021 

120 1069 

PAINTING Interior / 

Exterior, Roofs, Decks, 

Fences. For a 

competitive quote ph 

John 0272 242 831 


30 years + experience 

Older house 

restorations: 

no problem! 

Quotes: FREE! 

Rates: Reasonable 

Paint supplied at 

trade price! 

NO JOB TOO SMALL 

Light industrial also 

Roger Brott 

Painter & Decorator 

021-1966-311 

ROOF 

PAINTING 

Competitive rates 

Rope n Harness 

certified 

39 yrs experience 

Owner operator 

Exterior - Interior 

Painting 

Phone Mason on 

021 233 0378 

Email: 

mason.wairau@ 

gmail.com 

Website: 

masonwairau.com 

PAINTING Exterior 

experts. Free quotes. 

Int/ext & roof painting 

Family run business, 

work guaranteed. 

Pensioner discounts. Ph 

Paul 022 191 7877 

Website 

www.swedekiwipainting. 

co.nz 

PAINTING 

Indoor / Outdoor, over 

30 yrs exp, same day 

quotes, ph Steve 021 

255 7968 


PRIME DIESEL 

SERVICES - 

Fast, 

reliable 

diagnostics and repair 

for trucks, tractors, and 

generators. certified, ontime 

service, fair pricing. 

Call 027 240 4779 

PREMIUM TYRES offers 

top-quality new and 

used tyres, wheel 

alignments, vehicle 

servicing, WOF's & Oil 

changes. Trusted for 

reliability, affordability, 

and fast service across 

Christchurch, 222 

Linwood Ave, PH 380- 

5020 

RE-ROOFING 

Roof repairs, painting & 

maintenance. We've got 

all your roofing needs 

covered. Ph John 027 

224 2831. 

THE ROOF 

SPECIALISTS 

CANTERBURY LTD 

Established 2005 

Protective coatings 

10 year guarantee on: 

Faded coloursteel 

Tiles & iron 

Decramastic 

Phone NOW 4 FREE 

Roof check & report 

Scott McKenzie 

022 044 3008 

INSECT SCREENS, 

BLINDS AND SECURITY 

DOORS 

Custom made security 

doors, also flyscreen 

windows and doors, and 

stylish blinds. Quality 

you can trust. We also 

repair existing Screens 

and doors etc. 

Canterbury Blinds and 

Screens. Ph 03 3589237 

for a free quote. 

HALSWELL 

GLASS & GLAZING 2017 LTD 

THE PET DOOR SPECIALIST 

• PET DOORS 

• NEW GLAZING 

• FRAMELESS SHOWERS 

• MIRRORS 

• INSURANCE CLAIMS 

• RETRO GLAZING 

• BALUSTRADING 

ALL SUBURBS COVERED FOR 

ALL YOUR GLAZING NEEDS 

PHONE GAIL ON 

322 7999 OR 021 CAT DOOR 

(228 3667) 


SPOUTING CLEANING 

SPECIALIST. Entire 

spouting system 

cleared. Single or 2 

storey. Jo 021 164 0365 

SPOUTING CLEANING 

Spouting unblocked, 

cleaned out & flushed 

out. Call Greg 03 384 

2661 or 027 616 0331. 

STUMP GRINDING & 

small tree removal. Tony 

0275 588 895 


TEAM TURF 

For all your artificial turf 

requirements. 

Residential or 

commercial. 

teamturf.co.nz 

Christchurch installers. 

Grow Landscape 

021 034 5504 


COUNTRY TOUCH 

WINDOW 

CLEANING 

Honest, Reliable 

Professional Operator 

We cover all of 

Chch plus Lincoln, 

Prebbleton areas. 

Regular window 

cleaning or one off 

cleans our specialty 

Ph or Text 

022 068 9009 

Window Cleaning 

Specialists 

TILING 

Floor & walls. 

Kitchen & splashback 

specialist. 

No job too small. 

35 yrs exp. 

Free quotes 

Ph 0274 833 887 

SOLAR PANEL 

CLEANING 

Ph 021 405 277 

TREE SERVICES Free 

quotes 20+ yrs exp. 

Tree, hedge or shrub - 

reduction, shaped or 

removed. Ph/text Paul 

The Branch Manager 

027 431 4720 

TREE SERVICES 

Specialist tree pruning & 

shaping. Also hedge 

trimming and garden 

tidy-ups. Ph Hugh, The 

Little Green Groomer 

021 275 5445. 


TREE SERVICES 

Pensioner discounts. 

Tree & hedge reduction. 

Professional advice. 

Stump grinding and 

branches chipped. Txt or 

ring Andrew on 027 20 

44 949. 

TREES FOR 

CANTERBURY: 

Specialist Native Plant 

Garden Centre. Trees, 

Shrubs, Groundcover. 

Supporting your 

community and the 

environment. 42 

Charlesworth St, 

Woolston. Phone: (03) 

982 1028 

ROOF 

PAINTING 24/7 

Rope & harness 

a speciality, 

no scaffolding 

required, 

30 years of 

breathtaking 

experience. 

FREE QUOTES 

20% OFF other 

roof quotes 

Exterior staining, 

exterior painting, 

water blasting. 

Moss and mould 

treatment $300. 

Phone Kevin 

027 561 4629 

WINDOW CLEANING 

Professional, Reliable & 

Trusted. Residential & 

Commercial. Ph or txt 

Dave 022 136 6041 

WANTED 

7”, 45’s, singles, eps 

records wanted, any 

amount top prices paid. 

Pennylane Records, 430 

Colombo Street, 

Sydenham, ring Dave 

021 222 6144, 7 days 

WANTED 

A1 ALBUMS, old photos, 

postcards, coins, gold, 

bank notes, badges, 

medals, jewellery, 

watches, china, crystal, 

books, furs, vintage 

clothing, paintings, 

furniture, estates & 

downsizing. Etcetera 

Antiques, 194 Edgeware 

Rd, 385 5117. 

ALL JAZZ Records 

wanted: Kiwi and 

overseas artists, Blue 

Note, Prestige, Riverside, 

ECM, Verve, Impulse, 

CTI, Milestone etc; top 

prices paid for good 

titles. — Please phone 

Dave 021-222-6144, 

Pennylane Records, 7 

days. 

ALWAYS BUYING 

Gold, Sterling, Good 

China, Royal Albert, 

Antiques & Retro. 

Estate, downsizing 

specialists. In-home 

appraisal. Obligation 

free. Great Prices. 

Free Appraisal. 

Call Rob 

027 299 7232 

academyantiques.co.nz 

AAAA Always buying 

Gold. Cash paid. The 

Pawn Shop, 396 

Blenheim Rd, 121 

Riccarton Rd, 77 Ferry 

Rd. 

CASH PAID 

for jars of old coins and 

banknotes. Ph Carl 0275 

296 560 

CARAVAN wanted with 

shower and toilet, 

needing repairs ok or 

any condition. Ph 027 

622 0011 

MILITARIA Any country, 

swords and helmets, 

uniforms, badges, 

medals, memorabilia, 

WW2 or earlier, Ph 021 

035 0882 

OLD TOYS, Models & 

Trains. Tri-ang, FunHo 

Matchbox, Dinky, 

Hornby, Meccano, 

Marklin, Corgi etc. Ph 

027 604 1816 

toymodelcollectors.co.n 

z 

PENNYLANE RECORDS 

always buying records. 

Excellent prices paid. 

430 Colombo Street, 

Sydenham, 366 3278, 

open 7 days 

TOOLS, Garden, garage, 

saw benches, lathes. 

Cash buyer. Phone 355- 

2045. 

WANTED 

STERLING 

SILVER 

& GOLD 

Wanted, from 

single items 

to entire 

collections, 

please phone 

0800 428 937 

or 0274 327 514 

ACCOMMODATION WANTED 

RENTAL REQUIRED 1-2 

bedroom unit with 

garage, cat friendly Ph 

Stephen 027 294 1508 

BOATS & ACCESSORIES 

WINDSCREENS Perspex 

cut to size and shape, 

Fab Plastics ph 366 

3634


CLASSIFIEDS The Star, November 6, 2025 | 19 

BOOKS 

BOOKS, STATIONERY 

cards, gifts - Paper Plus 

New Brighton has it all. 

Friendly local team, 

great prices, supporting 

this community. 72 

Brighton Mall, New 

Brighton. Phone 03 388 

1809 

CARS WANTED 

CARS WANTED 

We buy small Japanese 

vehicles, must be tidy, 

cash paid 

Ph: Doug Drake Motors 

03 389 1121 

or 027 432 9947 

ENTERTAINMENT 

DELICIOUS all you can 

eat buffet at Valentines 

Hornby - Fresh seafood, 

roasts, desserts and 

great service for the 

whole family! 7/11 

Chalmers Street Hornby 

- PH 0800 VAL BUFFET 

FOR SALE 

FOR SALE 2007 

Mercedes Benz Black, 

136,000 miles. Write to: 

Flat 35/16 Dundee 

Place, Spreydon, 

Christchurch 

PERSPEX, poly 

carbonate and other 

plastics cut to size and 

shape. Fab Plastics 

phone 366-3634 

WORM FARM $40, no 

worms. Ph 027 661 

6866. 

Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability 

Email: info@justfunerals.co.nz 

christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz 

GARAGE SALES 

AIDENFIELD Euphrasie 

Drive, Saturday 8th 

November from 8am - 

12pm. Flag pole with 

flags, Men's clothing and 

lots more. 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

PERSPEX Cut to size, 

clear and tinted sheets 

available. Suitable as 

replacement panels in 

your glasshouse or as a 

windbreak. Fab Plastics 

366 3634. 

GARDEN SUPPLIES 

A THICK LAYER OF 

BARK keeps the 

moisture in, the weeds 

out & looks great in your 

garden beds. I will 

deliver and lay it for you. 

Call Hugh "The Little 

Green Groomer" 021 275 

5445. 

HEALTH & BEAUTY 

FUNERAL DIRECTORS 

FEET FIRST PODIATRY 

provides expert foot 

care, 

offering 

personalised treatments 

for pain relief, injury 

recovery, overall foot 

and lower limb wellness. 

Unit 2B, 355 Riccarton 

Road. Ph 03 348-7910 

www.feetfirst.co.nz 

No 

Service 

Cremation 

$2,495 


HEALTH Boost your 

wellbeing at Marshall’s 

Health & Natural 

Therapy. Quality health 

supplements, herbal 

dispensary, natural 

skincare, and expert 

naturopathic advice. 

Visit us today for a 

healthier, happier you! 

Marshalls Health & 

Natural Therapy. 101 

Seaview Road, New 

Brighton. Ph 03 388 

5757. Shop instore or 

online: 

www.marshallshealthsh 

op.co.nz 


MOBILE Toe Nail Cutting 

Service by Registered 

Nurse. $50. Phone 022 

281 6647 

IN MEMORIAM 

Fuller Malcolm 

3-11-1977 

In loving memory of a 

dear Son, Brother and 

Brother-in-law. 

The perfume of lilac and 

Boronia fill the air, with 

memories still so very 

dear. 

Loved and remembered 

always - Malc 

Ray and Gina, Jenny 

and Peter, Chris & 

Wendy, the late 

Lorraine. 

CAR REMOVALS 

$$CASH PAID$$ 

CARS, VANS, UTES & 4X4 WANTED 

NZ OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 24 YEARS 

We use world class vehicle depollution systems 

0800 77 80 80 

www.pickapart.co.nz 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

ON CALL 

DRIVERS 

REQUIRED 

relocating 

campervans 

nationwide. Suit 

semi-retired people. 

Contact Chris on 

027 211 1686 

TO LET 

RooM 

to Rent 

phillipstown 

Includes furniture, heat pump, 

smart TV, power & internet. 

(Subsidy & assistance may be available) 

ph/txt steve 

021 472 737 

So 

GOOD! 

Still 

FREE 

It’s 

FANTASTIC! 

Thanks to the 

support of our 

advertisers 

PH 379 7100 

www.star.kiwi 

CARS WANTED 

CARS WANTED 

SITUATIONS VACANT 

Morrison Avenue 

Bowling Club 

Like to earn some extra dollars! 

Casual Caterer Required 

We are seeking a caterer on a casual basis to 

manage catering for the many functions held at the 

club throughout the year 

Functions include: 

• Private hires 

• Saturday Interclub and some regional 

tournaments 

• Casual catering on an as-needed basis. 

Use of the club kitchen and equipment is included. 

This position would suit an active retired person 

or couple looking for a flexible role and some 

additional income. 

Please contact Trevor Wilson 029 770 0677 

New ZealaNd’s 

premier magaZiNe 

for lovers of 

yesterday’s cars 

classicdriver.co.nz 

0800 624 295 

PUBLIC NOTICES 

AGM 

Burwood Daycare 

Centre for the Elderly 

11th November, 9am. 

183 Linwood Avenue. 

Ph Vera 027 490 7812 


Christchurch City Council has prepared a 

lighting lease proposal, in accordance with 

the Reserves Act 1977, for Addington Park. 

The lease proposes to install four new LED 

lights and light poles around the current 

recreation field. Four existing light poles 

will be removed due to poor condition. 

You can view the lighting lease proposal 

and make a formal submission on the 

plan online at LetsTalk.ccc.govt.nz, 

at the Council’s Civic Offices at 

53 Hereford Street, or by contacting 

Kiran Skelton on 03 941-6725. 

Submissions can be made between 

4 November – 2 December 2025. 

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991 

Resource consent 

applications: 

CRC260822, CRC260823, CRC260824, 

CRC260888, CRC260889, CRC260890 

and RMA/2025/2656 

Address associated with this consent is Main Wharf, Beach Road, 

Akaroa 

Applicant: 

Christchurch City Council 

Attn: Jane Benton 

PO BOX 73054 

Christchurch 8154 

Email: Jane.Benton@ccc.govt.nz 

Christchurch City Council has applied to Christchurch City Council 

and Environment Canterbury for various resource consents for the 

deconstruction of the 1887 Akaroa wharf; partial deconstruction 

of the associated abutment; and provision of a replacement wharf 

(the relevant portions which are landward of Mean High Water 

Springs (MHWS)); including earthworks and associated temporary 

construction laydown areas. 

To view the full notice; applications and assessment of 

environmental effects visit, www.ecan.govt.nz/notifiedapplications 

or at the Environment Canterbury office at 200 Tuam Street, 

Christchurch; and Christchurch City Council office at 

53 Hereford Street, Christchurch and Akaroa Service Centre, 

78 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa. 

All submissions are being received by Environment Canterbury, 

PO Box 345 Christchurch 8140; or emailed to 

consent.submissions@ecan.govt.nz. A copy of the submission 

must also be sent to the Applicant at the address for service 

detailed above. 

Alternately an online submission to both consent authorities can 

be made at www.ecan.govt.nz/notifiedapplications. 

For advice on the applications: contact Environment Canterbury 

phone (03) 353-9007, or 0800ECINFO (0800 324 636) 

or email ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz; or for advice on the application to 

the Christchurch City Council ring 03 941 8999 (0800 800 169) 

and ask to speak to the Duty Planner or email: 

DutyPlanner@ccc.govt.nz 

Submissions must be received by Environment Canterbury 

no later than 5pm Friday 28 November 2025 

Mark Stevenson 

Head of Planning & Consents 

Christchurch City Council 



Dr. Stefanie Rixecker 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE 

ADVERTISE YOUR 

BUSINESS HERE 

Phone for further details 

(03) 379 1100


CLASSIFIEDS 

WHAT'S ON 

AT HORNBY CLUB 

Pavilion Café Opens 8am daily 

Legends Bar Opens 10am daily 

Reception Open from 9am daily 

Q U I Z 

Every Wednesday 

Members 

Happy Hour! 

4.30pm - 6.30pm 

TUES, WEDS, & THURS 

(10% off members price) 

Live music 

JO’S 

KARAOKE 

FRIDAY 7PM 

Come and watch the 

All Blacks on big screen! 

SUNDAY 9 NOV 

EARLY GAME 

REPLAYED 9:00AM 

ALL BLACKS v 

SCOTLAND 

Chalmers Restaurant 

Wednesday to Saturday: 

A la Carte from 5pm 

Sunday: Buffet from 4.30pm 

CHASE THE ACE! 

THURSDAY 6.30PM 

$650 

CRACK THE CUBE! 

Tues 

11th 

Nov 

FRIDAY 6.30PM 

$600 

NZ CUP DAY 

Join for us 

Tuesday 11th Nov 

a 

fun day! 

Join us for a 

buffet breakfast. 

Watch the race unfold 

on the big screen. 

Get involved with 

raffles and TAB. 

Book and go in the draw to 

WIN $100 TAB voucher or 

a $100 Hornby Club voucher. 

No public holiday surcharge 

during Cup week. 

Visit artists, studios, 

workshops and galleries 

across Canterbury 

 

 

Open Studios 

 

Open Studios 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Open Studios 

 

 

 

 

Come on down! 

17 CARMEN RD. PH. 03 349 9026 

WWW.HORNBYCLUB.CO.NZ 

SATURDAY 6.30PM 

SHUTTLE OPERATING 

LINO & 

COURTENAY 

ABSOLUT 

BISTRO : 7 DAYS 

TUES TO SAT: 12PM-2PM & 5PM 

SUN: 1PM-7PM 

with limited menu 

MON: 11AM-7PM 

with limited menu 

TUESDAY 11TH NOV 

NZ TROTTING 

CUP LIVE 

TAB & BIG SCREEN VIEWING 

NO SURCHARGE 

CUP WEEKEND 

202 Marine Pde - Ph 388-9416 

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome


CLASSIFIEDS The Star, November 6, 2025 | 21 

GIG GUIDE 

Thursday 06 to Wednesday 12 November 2025 

ADDINGTON BAR, 291 Lincoln Rd: 

Thursday 8pm - Comedy. Friday - Karaoke. 

Saturday 8pm - Live music. Sunday 2pm - Open 

Mic. Monday 7.30pm - Quiz. Tuesday - Free 

Pool. Wednesday 6pm - Poker. 

ARMADILLOS ISLINGTON, 670 Main 

South Rd: Sunday 3pm - Lino. 

A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St: 

Thursday 5.45pm - Hagley 'After 3' Jazz End of 

Year Performance Night, feat tutors and students' 

jazz ensemble performances, all welcome, free; 

Thursday 8pm - Appalachian Old Timey Jam 

Session, American music with banjo/fiddle/guitar, 

all welcome to listen or play, free. Friday 8pm - 

Cee Bayley 'Supernatural' Album Release Show - 

feat Colin Bayley (Mi-Sex/Men At Work), Allan 

Cattermole (The Newz/Bon Marche/The 

Ranchsliders/The Coalrangers) & Simon Manson 

create their own brand of kiwi pop with 

soul/funk influences, tix GA $12+BF or GA+CD 

pre-order $20+BF from UTR.co.nz, or door sales. 

Saturday 2.30pm - QueenB Music Awards Day, 

end of year music students' celebration event, all 

welcome, free; Saturday 7.30pm - 11th Annual 

Traditional Czechoslovakian Ball, ticket price 

includes finger food supper, tidy dress, all 

nationalities and singles welcome, tix $20+BF 

from eventfinda.co.nz, very limited door sales 

$40 cash only. Sunday 6pm - Canterbury Blues 

Club Jam Night feat house band, open mic slots, 

& jam session, all welcome, koha entry. Monday 

7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03- 

377-4787, lots of fun and prizes, free. Tuesday - 

closed for private function. Wednesday - Happy 

80th Birthday Neil Young, with a screening of 

'Rust Never Sleeps' at 7pm, followed by live 

music from Patrick Doyle, Blair Morgan, & 

Sideways at 9pm, free. 

AVONHEAD TAVERN, 120 Withells Rd: 

Friday 7.30pm - Live music. 

BILL'S BAR, 1 Halswell Rd: Thursday 7pm - 

A&J Karaoke. Friday 7.30pm - Leila Andrews. 

Saturday 7pm - Rockabella. Sunday 6pm - A&J 

Karaoke. 

BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St: Friday 

4pm - DJ Luke. Saturday 3pm - The Deadlights. 

Sunday 3pm - Sunday Session. 

CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St: Friday 

7.30pm- Simmer. 

CHAT'S BAR, 251 Travis Rd: Wednesday 

7.30pm - Karaoke. 

CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Friday 

5.30pm - Zed & Andy; 9pm - Meaniez. Saturday 

5.30pm - Citrus & Milk; 9pm - Cantora. Tuesday 

Cup Day 5pm - The Fillets (Dan & Hoani); 

8.30pm - Four Days Notice. Wednesday 6pm - 

Rockabella. 

CHCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish Society 

Hall, 29 Domain Tce: Sunday - 7.30pm - Rob 

B Ferris & Fellow Muso’s Variety Show. Sunday 

23rd Nov, 7.30pm - Fingerpicking Delights X. 

COASTERS TAVERN, 1 Daniels Rd: Friday 

6pm - Live music. 

DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St: Thursday 

13th Nov, 5pm - Dirty Talk... a Smutty Spoken 

Word Soiree feat. Ciaran Fox, Melanie 

McKerchar, Claudia Jardine, Burlesque. 

FAT EDDIES, 1/76 Hereford St: Thursday 

8pm - Live Band Karaoke; 11.30pm - HeadRush. 

Friday 4.30pm - King Tubbs; 8pm - Castaway; 

11.30pm - The Kingsmen. Saturday 4.30pm - 

Mac & Mates; 8pm - Roger Roger; 11.30pm - 

Jinx. Sunday 5.30pm - Ananda Massa. Monday 

6pm - Eve Kelly Duo. Tuesday Cup Day 3.30pm 

- Cantora Duo; 6.30pm - Mirrors; 10pm - Jinx! 

Wednesday 5.30pm - Mac & Mates; 9pm - Black 

& Gold. 

GOLDEN MILE, 2 Trents Rd, Templeton: 

Tuesday Cup Day - Mandi Miller. 

GOOD TIMES COMEDY CLUB, 224 St 

Asaph St: Friday 7.30pm - The Bridie & 

Rebecca Variety Show. 

goodtimescomedyclub.co.nz 

HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: Friday 7pm 

- Jo’s Karaoke. 

KAIAPOI CLUB, Raven Quay: Friday 5.30pm 

- Tracy RockHouse. Saturday 5.30pm - Lady 

Lala.. Sunday 3pm - Gazza. Tuesday Cup Day 

2pm - Tracy RockHouse. 

MAK BAR, 1276 Main North Rd: Saturday 

8pm - Branded. Sunday 3pm - Assembly 

Required. 

To add a listing, contact 

Jo Fuller 03 379 7100 or 

027 458 8590 

jo.fuller@alliedmedia.co.nz 

MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St: Thursday 

7pm - Bandit Queen (Decemberists). Friday 

10.30pm - Neon. Saturday 7pm - Sionna: 

10.30pm - Nexus. 

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB, 202 Marine Pde: 

Saturday 6.30pm -Absolut (Lino & Courtenay). 

OAK N FERRY, 608 Ferry Rd: Friday 8pm - 

Dynamix. 

PEGASUS ARMS, 14 Oxford Tce: 

Wednesday 7.30pm - Open Mic. 

RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118 Racecourse 

Rd: Friday 7.30pm - RiccStar & Steph. Saturday 

6pm - RiccStar & Steph. Wednesday 5.30pm - 

Awesome Source. 

RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75 

London St: Friday 7.30pm - Hot Wired. 

Saturday 7.30pm - Sound Sensation. Sunday 

3pm - Yes Dear. 

ROSE & THISTLE, 24 Main North Rd: 

Friday 8.30pm - Annalea & Junior. Saturday 

8.30pm - Spektrum. 

SHARKEY'S BAR & CAFE, 96 Hoon Hay 

Rd: Friday 7pm - Karaoke. Saturday 7pm - 

Karaoke. Sunday 2.30pm - $500 Showcase 

Karaoke feat. Copperwine. 

SPACE ACADEMY, 371 St Asaph St: 

Thursday - 03 Sessions feat. Five Years Live. 

Friday - Shooless w- SEISMIC. Sunday - Blair 

Morgan album release. 

TEMPS BAR, 21 Goulding Ave: Saturday 

8.30pm - Awesome Source. 

THE BLACK HORSE, 33 Lincoln Rd: 

Wednesday 7pm - Annalea & Junior Karaoke. 

THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday 7pm - 

Quiz. Friday 6pm - Josh Keating; 10pm - Flat 

City Brotherhood. Saturday 7pm - Live Music; 

11pm - 12 Gauge. Sunday 5pm - Ants Pickard. 

Monday 6pm - Sionna. Tuesday 7pm - Jamesons 

Irish Sessions. 

THE CHURCH, cnr Worcester & 

Manchester Sts: Thursday 6pm - Laura Lee & 

Adam Hattaway; 9pm - Jinx. Friday 2.45pm - 

Liautaud; 6.15pm - Adam McGrath; 10pm - 

Brad Staley. Saturday 2.45pm - Adam Hattaway; 

6.15pm - Eve Kelly; 10pm - Neon. Sunday 2pm - 

Eve Kelly; 5.30pm - Coyote Pretty; 9.30pm - 

Topia. www.churchpub.co.nz/this-week 

THE EMBANKMENT TAVERN, 181 Ferry 

Rd: Friday 7.30pm - Open Mic. 

THE FITZ2 SPORTS BAR, 77 Stevens St: 

Friday 7.30pm - Mel & Dave's Karaoke. 

THE OLD LEITHFIELD HOTEL, 11 Old 

Main North Rd: Friday 5.30pm- The Party 

Singers. 

THE LITTLE FIDDLE, 132 Oxford Tce: 

Thursday 9pm - Topia. Friday & Saturday 9pm - 

DJ’s. Sunday 4.30pm - Irish Sess; 7pm - Live 

music. 

THE LOCAL BAR, 250b Barrington Rd: 

Friday 7pm - Lino. 

THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd: Friday 

9.30pm - In the City. Saturday 9.30pm - Bite the 

Bullet. Sunday 6pm - Karaoke with Lance Kiwi. 

Tuesday Cup Day 7pm - Girl from Mars. 

Wednesday 7pm - Karaoke with Lance Kiwi. 

Thursday 9.30pm - Nexus. 

THE PAPANUI, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd: 

Friday 14th Nov, 6.45pm - Reminisce with 

Anthony. Friday 28th Nov, 6.45pm - Level 6. 

THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd: Saturday 

7.30pm - Dynamix. 

THE ROCKPOOL, 85 Hereford St: 

Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9pm - DJ's. 

THE SIDELINE SPORTS BAR, 331 

Stanmore Rd: Thursday 7pm - Jam Night with 

Ritchie Gillies & Nick Buchanan. 

THE TURF, 6 Inwoods Rd: Thursday 7pm - 

Willie McArthur. 

WUNDERBAR, Lyttelton: Thursday 8.30pm - 

The Charlotte Sometimes EP Fundraiser with 

support Monotones. 

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 

‘Famous for our roasts!’ 

THE WEEKEND LINE UP 

THURSDAY 6th nov: 7pm-9pm 

bandit queen 

"the decemberists tribute” 

Friday 7th nov: 10pm-2am 

NEON 

SAT 8th nov: 7pm-9pm 

SIONNA 

SAT 8th nov: 10.30PM - 2.30AM 

NEXUS 

SLAINTE 

(Cheers) 

$6 

MURPHY'S 

PINTS 

EVERY SINGLE DAY, 

ALL DAY LONG! 

RENOVATED 

gaming 

room 

NEW 

MACHINES! 

$6 

MURPHY'S 

PINTS 

EVERY 

SINGLE 

DAY, 

ALL DAY 

LONG! 

Pool Tables | Function Rooms 

85a Hereford Street | www.therockpool.co.nz 

FAMILY FRIENDLY 

GREAT KID’S MENU 

ACTIVITIES ROOM 

KID’S MEALS 

ALL MAINS 

INCLUDE A 

FREE ICE CREAM 

SUNDAE 

FROM ONLY 

$13 

SENIOR'S SPEICAL 

LUNCH & DINNER 

TWO COURSES 

Soup/Roast or $ 

Roast/Dessert 

29 

The 

RACECOURSE HOTEL 

& Motorlodge 

118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, 

Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150 

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz 

BRIDIE’S BAR 

WHAT'S PLAYING 

FRI.4PM: 

D J L U K E 

SAT.3PM: 

LIVE MUSIC 

THE DEADLIGHTS 

SUN.3PM 

SUNDAY SESSION 

OPEN FROM 7AM MON-FRI & FROM 8AM SAT/SUN 

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Thursday, 6 November 2025 

Christchurch’s best read and largest circulating newspaper 

Matt Doocey 

MP for Waimakariri 

Around the Electorate 

Belfast joins communities taking 

their streets back through CCTV 

It was fantastic to team up with Belfast Area Residents’ Association (BARA) chair 

Charlotte Gavin to host a public meeting in September at the Belfast Bowling 

Club where we discussed the implementation of community-led CCTV across 

northern Christchurch. Following successful rollouts elsewhere in the electorate, 

beginning with Sovereign Palms in Kaiapoi in 2023, it’s great to be involved 

with another community working towards safer streets. Charlotte has worked 

incredibly hard in this space and I am grateful to her for her efforts to improve 

safety, reduce antisocial behaviour and stand up for her local community. I look 

forward to helping any other community that would like to explore similar projects 

to eliminate boy racers and other antisocial activity. 

Woodend Bypass construction under way 

As everyone knows, I have been a staunch advocate for the Woodend Bypass 

for many years, so it was exciting to visit the site of the geotechnical drilling 

back in June, ahead of the actual road construction starting. The last National 

Government announced building the new motorway in 2017, however the project 

was cancelled by the incoming Labour Government the year later, in 2018. I 

know people in my electorate were as excited as I was to see contractors on site 

starting this planning work as it just signalled another milestone for this vital 

infrastructure. Not only will the bypass vastly improve safety for the residents 

of Woodend, but it will be a game-changer for anyone travelling to and from 

Christchurch from the Waimakariri and further north. 

Significant funding boost for wildlife 

visitor experiences 

I enjoyed hosting my colleague and Conservation Minister Tama Potaka in the 

electorate earlier in the year, which included a visit to the Isaac Conservation 

and Wildlife Trust facility and an announcement of $22 million to support native 

species and tackle invasive pests. The money will come from the International 

Visitor Levy and will be put into restoring unique wildlife in national parks, islands 

and other popular visitor sites over the next three years. We are fortunate to have 

places like the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust on our doorstep, where a 

small team of dedicated staff run captive breeding programmes to ensure our 

most vulnerable and treasured species are not at risk of extinction. 

Contact me: 

Kaiapoi: 03 327 0514 Rangiora: 03 310 7468 

Email: waimakariri@parliament.govt.nz Website: mattdoocey.co.nz 

MattDoocey.Waimakariri Matt.DooceyMP 

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Matt Doocey 

MP for Waimakariri 

Around the Electorate 

I enjoyed celebrating the Chinese Lunar New Year with Consul General 

Madame He Ying, Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown and Steven Wong President 

Federation of NZ Chinese Associations. 

Attending the sod turning to officially mark the start of construction on 

a new mental health facility at Hillmorton Campus with Health Minister 

Simeon Brown. 

It’s always fun to attend the annual Kiwi Indian Excellence 

Awards organised by the Canterbury Punjabi Association. 

Thanks to the team at the Canterbury Museum for the tour around their 

warehouse where thousands of exhibits are stored ahead of the Museum 

rebuild opening. 

Excellent to open the Rangatahi Connection Centre 

at Odyssey House, a dedicated space for young 

people to access mental health and addiction 

services. 

It was an honour to lay a wreath 

on behalf of the Government 

at the Canterbury Earthquake 

Civic Memorial Service in 

Christchurch. 

It is always a privilege to host Prime Minister Christopher 

Luxon in the Waimakariri. 

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The Star: November 06, 2025

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