The Star: November 13, 2025

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From hip pain to cancer
Rugby-loving dad told he has three to 12 months left
BY SAM COUGHLAN
Two months ago, Rick Illes
was still struggling with
ongoing hip pain after slipping
on the running board while
getting into his vehicle in
August last year.
The 59-year-old had seen a
number of doctors, and was
on medications and cortisone
injections in a bid to fix it, but
nothing worked.
Finally, he was sent for an
MRI to find out why the pain
wasn’t improving.
The scan revealed a lump.
A biopsy confirmed it was a
cancerous adenocarcinoma
tumour growing on his left
hip.
Initially, Rick was told he
had a life expectancy of 18
months. But two weeks ago,
the news became more grim
– doctors said three to 12
months was more realistic.
“All of a sudden, it’s lifechanging,”
he said.
“There's been quite a few
tears, and in your head you're
going, ‘well, why me?’
“I've never smoked, I’ve
never taken drugs, I’ve lived a
reasonably clean life.
“I obviously had a few
drinks every now and again,
but I’m like, ‘how did this
happen to me?’”
His wife Lou was with him
for the diagnosis.
› Continued on Page 4
Rick and Lou Illes are coming to grips with
RIck’s stage-four cancer diagnosis after
an MRI revealed a tumour in his hip and he
was given three to 12 months to live.
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Families hit by rising beef mince prices..................10
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NEWS The Star, November 13, 2025 | 3
Underarm infamy to charity
gold for ‘awful’ beige kit
BY DIANE KEENAN
The retro beige cricket kit worn
by former cricket and rugby
international Brian McKechnie
during the infamous 1981
underarm incident has found a
new home – and raised $22,000
for charity.
The uniform, one of the most
recognisable in Kiwi sporting
history, went under the hammer
at the annual BrainTree
Charity Golfing with the Stars
tournament at Clearwater.
After a bout of spirited
bidding, the famous outfit
was snapped up by Brendan
Prendergast, an original
BrainTree board member and
tournament founder, with Jason
Millar from Charter Transport,
fellow board member Dave
Gibbons, and Murray and
Andrew Smith from Mitre 10.
Donated by Arrowtown’s
David Skeggs, the kit’s sale
will help fund BrainTree,
the Papanui wellness centre
supporting people living with
neurological conditions such as
multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s
and dementia.
Prendergast said the group
was keen to see the kit end
up somewhere like the New
Zealand Cricket Museum or at
Te Papa.
“We would also consider
on-selling it to the right buyer
with profits going to BrainTree.
We bought the kit, which holds
a special place in New Zealand
history, to ensure it gets looked
after and ends up in the right
place,” he said.
The underarm incident
remains one of sport’s most
infamous moments.
With New Zealand needing six
off the final ball to tie the third
match of the 1981 World Series
Cup at the Melbourne Cricket
Ground, Australian captain
Greg Chappell told his brother
Trevor to bowl underarm –
leaving McKechnie helpless
to do little more than pat the
ball away, handing the win to
Australia.
The move sparked outrage
around the world, even drawing
condemnation from then-Prime
Minister Rob Muldoon.
Brian McKechnie, right reunited with the beige kit from cricket’s
infamous underarm incident, alongside new owner Brendan
Prendergast (middle) and volunteer Murray Burgess. The $22,000
piece of Kiwi sporting history was sold at auction following the
BrainTree charity golf tournament.
McKechnie, one of 36 stars
from seven sporting codes who
teed off in the tournament, said
he originally gave the kit away
for a charity function about
30 years ago when Sir Clifford
Skeggs, David Skeggs’ father,
bought it.
“I hoped the incident would
be over the next day, but for
about 25 years I used to get calls
on February 1 saying ‘do you
know what day it is?’,” he said.
“The beige uniform itself
was awful to wear. That day at
the MCG it was around 35degC
at ground level and the outfit
stuck to you in the heat.”
Despite the memories,
McKechnie was delighted the
uniform has raised funds for a
good cause.
“I’m thrilled it has come to
BrainTree, which does a terrific
job for people with neurological
conditions.”
Former All Black and
Crusader Ben Blair and his GVI
Logistics team took the golf
tournament honours, edging
out a side led by former NZ
Warrior and Kiwis rugby league
star Joe Vagana, also from GVI.
Golfing with the Stars
organiser Michelle Morrow said
she was “overwhelmed and
humbled” by the support for
the tournament.
“Around 240 people are
involved at so many levels, with
180 players, including stars,
along with our sponsors and
volunteers. The feedback is
positive – everyone is looking
forward to next year’s event.”
The tournament, now in
its fifth year, provisionally
raised $285,000 – a figure
which Morrow said makes
Golfing with the Stars the
highest-earning charity golf
tournament in the country.
Among the star-studded
field were cricketers Mark
Greatbatch, Mark Richardson,
Paul McEwan, Rod Latham,
Chris Harris and Stephen
Fleming; Olympians Hamish
Kerr, Eric Murray and Moss
Burmester; rugby players Willi
Heinz, Christian Cullen, Taine
Randell, Colin Slade, Israel
Dagg, Graeme Bachop and Casey
Laulala; league legend Mark
Graham and former Kangaroo
Julian O’Neill; and footballers
Alan Stroud and Wynton Rufer.
Proceeds from the early
tournaments helped fund
BrainTree’s $8.1 million
wellness centre, which opened
in 2022. Now, the money
supports its operations and
services – vital, as BrainTree
receives no central government
funding and relies on
community events like the golf
tournament to keep running.
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transport
starts in Chch
BY KEILLER MACDUFF
The first stage of a national
integrated ticketing system
on buses and ferries has been
rolled out in Christchurch.
Motu Move was launched
on Monday.
The option to pay with
contactless debit or credit
cards and digital payments
like Apple Pay and Google Pay
on phones or smart watches
will work on three hundred
buses, and ferries, across
Christchurch, Waimakariri
and Selwyn – but only for
those paying full fare.
Concession holders will
have to continue to use their
Metrocards until the next
phase of the $1.4 billion
project is rolled out.
Card readers allowing
users to ‘tag off’ will be
introduced in later stages, as
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of the integrated system by
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Community rallies around family
› From Page 1
“You both look at each other
and you just see your whole life
go, just like that,” Lou said.
“And these people sitting in
front of you are just to the point
– they’re clinical, they gave a
box of tissues and said ‘we'll
leave you to it, take a minute
to process what we’ve just told
you.’
“I think we were both just in
shock.”
When the MRI first showed a
lump, doctors thought it might
be a giant cell tumour, a benign
bone tumour typically found in
joints.
“We were thinking, ‘great,
once this is confirmed, they’ll
just open it up, cut it out, close
it up, business as usual’,” Rick
said.
“It wasn’t until they did
the biopsy (about two weeks
later), and came back about
a week after that and said it’s
cancerous.”
The cancer in Rick’s hip was
secondary. The primary tumour
was later revealed to be throat
cancer in his oesophagus.
The Rolleston resident had
noticed swelling in his neck
in the past, but doctors had
brushed it off as a thyroid issue.
“I said, ‘look, it’s sore to push,
it’s sore if I yawn’, but it sort of
got fobbed off as more thyroid
stuff and other bits and pieces.”
A year ago, his GP referred
him for a CT scan on his neck,
which was declined by Health
New Zealand due to high
The Illes family’s focus is on taking care of Rick, who is battling stage four throat cancer. From left: Liam, Rick, Lou
and Tyler.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
demand for the service.
Rick believes an earlier scan
could have revealed the cancer
sooner.
“They’re obviously busy,
whatever it is, but for me, that’s
not really an excuse,” he said.
“If it had been cottoned on to
earlier, it would have raised a
whole lot more around maybe
the hip and the throat.
“I don’t know how it exactly
works, but maybe rather than it
now being at stage four, maybe it
was at stage three, I don’t know.
“I’ve never smoked, I’ve
never taken drugs, I’ve
lived a reasonably clean
life, I obviously had a
few drinks every now
and again, but I’m like,
‘how did this happen to
me?’”
Rick Ills
“Maybe there were options for
it to be cured then, rather than
12 months later.”
Lou said there were other
signs something more serious
was going on than just a sore
hip and a swollen throat.
“Over the space of this 12-18
months, he’s lost like 20kg, and
not one doctor has investigated
that other than asking if it was
‘intentional’.”
Said Rick: “The hip was the
one that was causing me grief.
It’s one of those ironic things,
because the hip is secondary
cancer, whereas the oesophagus
is the main cancer, but I hadn’t
had a sore throat, I hadn’t had
anything other than (swelling).”
Four weeks ago, when a stent
was put in his throat to allow
him to eat, Rick was told by the
surgeon he had just 18 months
to live.
But two weeks later, his
oncologist gave him a new
estimate – three to 12 months.
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left reeling after shock diagnosis
“Probably one of the worst
things is that when you go
along to see the doctors, you're
waiting for just a little glimmer
of something to go, ‘oh, that's
good’,” he said.
“Then he says ‘three to 12
months’. What do you mean?
That’s the hardest thing to take
in.”
“That hit hard,” said Lou.
“Because suddenly you’ve lost
six, eight, 10 months of what
you’ve been told.
“We just kept getting
slammed with something every
time we went to the doctor, so
we started dreading these visits
because you think, ‘well, what
are we going to be told now?’”
Rick is unable to continue his
job in recruitment, while Lou
now works from home in land
registration. Their sons, Liam,
25, and Tyler, 22, live with them
and do what they can to help.
“Telling the boys was the
hardest part,” said Lou.
“Your friends is one thing, but
telling your boys or your family
is very different in the way that
they respond.
“We just sort of sat and
watched their faces, and you
could see, we had just had our
world ripped out from under us
– and we’ve just done the same
to them.”
The family is selling their
house and downsizing, and also
selling their caravan to adjust
to a single income. Christmas
plans to go camping in Twizel
with extended family have been
shelved.
Rick Illes with his sons Tyler, left, and Liam after a rugby game for Rolleston this
year. The family have been part of the club for 20 years through playing, coaching
and volunteering, and club president Nicky Ruki has set up a Givealittle page to
support Rick.
Rick is currently undergoing
radiotherapy and trying other
ways to slow the cancer’s
spread – taking vitamin C
pills and other supplements
while also cutting sugars and
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carbohydrates from his diet,
which some cancers can feed
on. He said the cost of that is
around $700.
“It’s quite tough to gather that
together, but our friends so far
have been great and I’ve got a
big family, so they’ve been good.
“The idea is to beat it, obviously.
The doctors don’t get to
play God in this case.”
The family has a long
association with the Rolleston
Rugby Club. Liam and Tyler
played for the division 2 side
this year. Rick has played
golden oldies and coached his
sons’ junior teams, while Lou
has helped out on club days.
President Nicky Ruki, a close
friend of the family, has set up a
Givealittle page to help them.
“We were pretty overwhelmed
with that sort of
offer,” said Lou.
“That’s that community spirit
– the boys were five when they
started playing there, so they've
grown up through the grades,
and you do become really good
friends with the parents as
well.”
Rick said he was feeling okay
and taking things one day at a
time. His only restriction is the
pain in his hip – he has had a
pin put in his thigh because the
bone there has become brittle.
“A little bit sore, a little bit of
pain, but in general I feel okay.
If I could move on this leg, I
could hop in the car and go to
the mall for a wander around.
I’m not feeling like I have to
vomit or anything else like
that.
“Part of me almost feels some
of the things we’re doing are
working. It’s only been a couple
of weeks, but it's so early on
I could just be fooling myself
with that conversation too.”
Rick said he appreciates the
help he has had from friends
and family.
“It does become quite a
challenge. We've been very
fortunate because we’ve got
really good friends that have
always just been there, all the
time, for anything, which makes
such a huge difference.
“They’ll buy biscuits for the
dogs, knowing that it’s just
another thing for us to have
to worry about, or other little
things just to help out.”
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‘Pain now for gain later’ mantra as
BY GEOFF SLOAN
Frustrated at being held up by
roadworks across Christchurch?
You are not alone.
Several large-scale projects
are taking place at once, creating
lane closures, detours and
extra congestion for drivers.
Some have taken to social
media to express frustration
over the number of roadwork
sites.
“Yes it is the first time I have
seen an entire city basically
shut down, but also yes, people
are very angry . . . And I’m one
of them.”
“Yeah this is a big problem.
Try to take an alternative route
to avoid roadworks only to run
into more roadworks!”
“Halswell was ridiculous. Not
only did they do Halswell Rd
but they felt it was a great time
to also cut off Sparks Rd which
was the alternative route. Crazy
to do both at once.”
Cyclists are also joining the
debate.
“I’m having a great time on
my bike. Zooming past cars. You
all should try it.”
“I regularly bike by 80-100
cars along Moorhouse between
Tower Junction and Durham
St New World/Colombo-ish in
afternoon rush hour.”
The city council says road
resurfacing projects are prioritised
each year between October
1 and March 31, as the work
requires warmer ground and
One way east-bound traffic on Sparks Rd at the Hendersons Rd intersection, Halswell. Inset – Halswell Rd improvements
are expected to take two-and-a-half years.
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surface temperatures, as well as
stable weather conditions.
It owns and maintains 3938
roads that stretch for more
than 2000kms, and is the road
controlling authority for most
within Christchurch.
New Zealand Transport
Agency Waka Kotahi also owns
and operates a network of roads
throughout the city, including
SH75 Halswell Rd, which has
been undergoing improvements
since May 2024.
The two-and-a-half year project
to upgrade the key bus
route with new bus lanes and
safer options for walking and
cycling involves significant
work on underground services
such as drainage and wastewater
systems.
The project is expected to be
completed in October 2026.
Preparations for increased
foot traffic ahead of the new
stadium Te Kaha opening in
April have prompted upgrade
work at two of the city’s busiest
intersections.
Key route Moorhouse Ave
sees around 24,000 vehicle
movements daily.
Work started last month to
improve the intersection of
Moorhouse Ave, Gasson St and
Madras St. At the same time, the
intersection of Moorhouse Ave,
Barbadoes St and Waltham Rd
is receiving the same treatment
– just a few hundred metres
away.
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The intersections are key
access points for Ara students,
as well as people who will be
heading to Te Kaha.
City council infrastructure
general manager Brent Smith
said they were making the two
intersections more accessible
for the growing south-east
central neighbourhood.
“We’re putting in new
crossings to make the
intersections safer for people
moving around this busy part of
town,” he said.
While roadworks around the
stadium are largely complete,
the final phase of the Te Kaha
Surrounding Streets project has
seen lane closures put in place,
reducing Madras, Tuam, and
Barbadoes Sts to one lane.
It is to allow a final layer of
asphalt on footpaths adjacent to
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roadworks cause delays
Safety upgrades for two of the city’s busiest intersections on Moorhouse Ave are
expected to be finished this month.
the stadium and the installation
of street furniture, bike stands,
and a new bus shelter.
Work is expected to be
completed in mid-December.
The city council said it
co-ordinates road renewal
projects with other works, such
as upgrading underground
pipes or utility maintenance, to
avoid having to dig up newly
resurfaced roads later.
On the city council website,
it says the ‘pain now for gain
later’ approach can lead to
more extensive, but less frequent
disruptions.
Many parts of the city have
ageing infrastructure, particularly
pipes, that need
replacement or upgrading
to accommodate population
growth and create a more resilient
network, they said.
The city council advises
motorists to be patient, plan
their route ahead of time and
drive to the speed limits to keep
themselves and those working
on the roads safe.
• For information about road works
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Roadworks at Parnwell St, Burwood (top) and Glandovey Rd, Fendalton.
Harewood Rd
upgrade
about to get
under way
Safety and water upgrades on
Harewood Rd start next week.
The roading work includes
installing traffic signals at the
intersection of Harewood, Gardiners
and Breens Rds, a new
signalised pedestrian crossing
at Harewood School, and
widening the pedestrian refuge
island at the Wooldridge Rd
intersection.
“These improvements will
make this busy stretch of Harewood
Rd safer for all road
users,” said city council planning
and delivery manager
Jacob Bradbury.
Stormwater and water supply
pipes in the area are also being
upgraded.
“Our transport and three
waters teams have co-ordinated
their work in the area to minimise
disruption by taking a ‘one
pass’ approach. This approach
ensures that once we leave, we
won’t need to carry out planned
road works in these streets
again for a number of years,”
Bradbury said.
A ‘super week’ is planned
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NEWS The Star, November 13, 2025 | 9
Quick-thinking volunteer prevents
blaze from spreading to building
BY KEES CHALMERS
An information centre volunteer
transformed into a firefighter
when a vehicle parked outside
started to go up in smoke.
John Thacker
was sitting
behind the desk
at the Lyttelton
Information
Centre a when
he saw smoke
spilling out
from under
the bonnet of
a white fourwheel
drive.
John Thacker
Fearing it could spread to the
information centre or the car
could explode, he grabbed a fire
extinguisher off the wall.
“It was the first time we’ve
had the extinguisher off the
wall,” he said.
Thacker told an onlooker to
call 111.
After checking no-one was
inside, he started extinguishing
the side of the vehicle closest to
the Oxford St building, as he was
concerned the verandah could
catch fire.
“It would’ve gone up like a
packet of crackers,” he said.
The flames still managed to
melt the guttering, while smoke
went into the building.
Just when Thacker thought his
work was done, the fire began
Lyttelton Information Centre volunteer ​John Thacker sprang into action when he
saw smoke coming from a nearby car.
PHOTO: JOHN THACKER
to flare up again. He kept going,
but eventually the extinguisher
ran out of powder.
Luckily, the fire brigade
arrived soon after, about 15 minutes
after the original call, and
quickly controlled the blaze.
They opened up the bonnet
“like a can” and used water to
extinguish the flames, Thacker
said.
Meanwhile, the driver and
passengers – two women and a
young child – came around the
corner and saw what had happened
to their car.
Thacker invited them into the
centre for a glass of water.
“I think they got a bit of a shock,
but they were grateful for what
everyone had done for them.”
​Garage fire
came close
to reaching
family home
BY KEES CHALMERS
A double garage fire in Sumner
came within minutes of
spreading to an adjacent house
where a family was sleeping.
The couple, and their nephew,
were woken by firefighters,
knocking on a window of their
Denman St house about 4am last
Thursday.
A neighbour raised the alarm
after smelling smoke, and when
the Sumner Volunteer Fire Brigade
arrived, the double garage
was already engulfed in flames.
The householder told The Star
the incident was a “bit of a blur”.
Firefighters wearing breathing
apparatus used two hose lines
to bring the blaze under control,
taking about an hour to fully
extinguish it.
Sumner fire chief Daryl Sayer
said quick action by neighbours
prevented the fire from
spreading.
“This was a good example
where prompt action by neighbours
in calling 111 resulted
in the fire being contained to
the garage, with the adjacent
house suffering no significant
damage.”
“It was imminent – if it had
been left for much longer, it
would have caught onto the
house.”
Back in the garden at last
Sue spent three years watching
her beloved garden slowly turn
into what she calls “a beautiful
mess” – not by choice, but
because kneeling had become her
enemy.
“I’d always been the gardener in
our family,” Sue explains from her
now-immaculate vegetable patch.
“My husband jokes he has black
thumbs. But there I was, pointing
and instructing like some sort of
garden general who couldn’t get
into the trenches.”
The 66-year-old retiree had
gradually surrendered tasks
she once loved. First went the
weeding. Then the planting.
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Families feeling
the pinch as beef
mince price soars
BY TIM CRONSHAW
Beef mince is shifting from
a budget-friendly staple to a
luxury item for families battling
steep grocery bills.
Once a reliable way to stretch
the food budget, beef mince has
risen by about $3.50 a kilogram
in the past year.
Statistics New Zealand
data shows the average price
climbed 17.5% to $23.11
per kilogram in the year
to September.
Shoppers are now buying
smaller portions,
shopping around, or turning
to chicken and pork
to make their money go
further.
However, the Christchurch
City Mission said
the escalating weekly
grocery bill was leaving many
low-income families with few
otheroptions to cover their
needs.
City Missioner Corinne
Haines said mince had become
too expensive for low-income
families.
“It was always known as the
cheap meat option, but now our
foodbank and financial mentor
clients can’t afford it.
Corinne Haines
“Sausages and chicken are
probably the cheaper options
now. The high cost of food is a
significant problem for all our clients,”
she said.
Families already struggling
with bills and debt had long relied
on trimming food costs to get by,
but that was no longer possible,
she said.
“Mince used to be a way you
could buy a pack and split it into
two or three meals by
adding extra bits, like vegetables
or pasta, to make it
go further, but price rises
are making this way of saving
money more difficult.”
Haines said the mission
valued all its meat donations,
but mince was prized
because it could be used in
so many ways.
Priority was being given
to large families ahead of individuals
to help maximise the benefit.
Infometrics principal economist
Brad Olsen said the high beef
mince prices were hitting everyone
at the moment.
“There was a period where we
were completely losing our minds
over butter, and mince appears to
be the new butter at the moment
in terms of the price increases
coming through,” he said.
The price of budget-friendly beef mince is becoming out of the range of everyday New Zealanders.
Olsen said beef
mince prices
had continued to
push up during
the past 18
months because
of international
supply and
demand.
“You don’t have Brad Olsen
nearly as much
supply of beef in the global
market, and if you look at the
likes of the US, even with the
tariffs they are still having to
take a fair amount of NZ beef
because they don’t have as
many cattle themselves.”
Olsen said it could be worse
as increased prices for cattle at
slaughter were higher over the
past year.
Mince prices were unlikely to
drop any time soon as there was
little change in beef demand
around the world, he said.
In comparison, sausages
average $13.52/kg, pork loin
PHOTO: GETTY
chops $16.82/kg and chicken
breast $15.54/kg.
A Stats NZ spokesperson said
lamb chops averaging $21.70/
kg were similar to $23.11/kg for
beef mince, but beef blade steak
was $28.70/kg and porterhouse
steak averaged $43.26/kg.
A year ago, sausages averaged
$12.50/kg, pork loin chops were
$17.14/kg, chicken breast was
$15.65/kg, lamb chops $18.31/
kg, blade steak $24.88/kg, and
porterhouse and sirloin $36.65/kg.
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Vacant Arthur’s Pass lodge
to be reopened as a pub
The Chalet, an unoccupied twostorey
lodge at Arthur’s Pass, sold
at auction for $250,000 – more
than $1 million below its RV.
It was bought by hospitality
entrepreneur Peter Whittaker,
who owns The Rockpool
and Bridies Bar & Bistro, in
partnership with a West Coast
restaurateur.
“We’re going to renovate the
place and open it up as a tavern,”
Whittaker told The Press.
“It’s in a nice spot, right in a
national park.”
Whittaker
said he did not
have a timeline
for the
renovation.
The 2024 rating
valuation
for the chalet
was $1.26m.
Bayleys listing
agent Kate Mullins, who
Kate Mullins
marketed the property with colleague
Ben Deans, told OneRoof
the price reflected the lodge’s
condition and the seller’s
motivation.
“They wanted it gone and they
wanted to meet the market (and)
move on,” she said.
Mullins’ listing urged buyers
to “bring your builder, your
architect and your imagination”,
warning the property was “not
for the faint of heart”.
“It needs some TLC, that’s for
sure,” the agent told OneRoof.
The Chalet was built by Swiss ski
instructor Hans Bohny and his wife
Patricia in the 1960s. The two-storey
building was sitting empty and sold
as-is, where-is.
The vendors paid $595,000
for the property in 2009,
and then leased it to an
accommodation provider who
ran it as The Chalet before
closing it 10 years ago. The
lodge had a dining room, a
commercial kitchen, a bar, and
13 guest rooms, but had been
empty for years and required
significant work, Mullins told
OneRoof.
She said it had attracted
inquiries from around New
Zealand before selling late last
month.
The European-inspired
property on SH73 has a long
history in the village. It was built
by Swiss ski instructor, climber
and stonemason Hans Bohny and
his wife, Patricia, in the 1960s.
The couple opened it as a coffee
shop before expanding into an
800sq m building with a pub and
accommodation. They ran it
for 30 years before selling it in
the 1990s.
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Ban all fireworks.
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Guy Fawkes has no relevance
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They’re a fire hazard, cruel to
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People stock up on the three
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them (November 2-5).
This means they are let off
at any stage of the year, often
really late. Inconsiderate to
people and a real issue for
family pets.
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John Bertrand Collectables
Are Buying in Christchurch
and Canterbury Next Week
Once again, the gold and collectables buyers from
Wellington company John Bertrand Collectables are
visiting Christchurch and Canterbury next week. Mr
Tony Grant from the company says, “If you are
downsizing or wanting to dispose of things because
they no longer serve any purpose to you or your family
bring them in”. “Next week will be a great opportunity
to have any items you want to sell assessed by our
buyers” said Mr Grant. Particularly wanted are Gold
and Silver (in any of its forms) and Collectables such as
Coins, Banknotes, War Medals,
Old Wind-up Watches and
other interesting Small
Collectables.
“We are keen buyers,
especially of the items in the
list below” said Mr Grant.
“Nothing is too small for our
consideration. We are just as
happy buying 1 item as we are
buying 1,000 items” he said.
The buyers will be in
Christchurch and Canterbury
next week. (see details below).
As Tony Grant points out “If
you are in doubt about any
items you may wish to sell,
bring them along for an instant
appraisal.”
Mr Anthony (Tony)
W. Grant
Fellow of the Royal Numismatic
Society of New Zealand Incorporated
Director and Buyer
John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd
Author of the John Bertrand
NZ Coin & Banknote Catalogue
Gold & Silver
At Historically
High Prices
D uring these
uncertain times
we have seen a sharp
increase in the price of
precious metals. The gold price in New
Zealand is at near record levels so gather
up all your unwanted items and take
them along to the buyers. Tony Grant says
“We can buy gold items in all forms,
including Jewellery (Rings, Chains,
Brooches etc), Coins (Sovereigns and the
like), Alluvial (River Gold), virtually
anything, even Gold Teeth! We also need
all Sterling Silver including Cups, Tea
Services, Cutlery and Old Coins” he said.
Some Big Dollars in Early Banknotes
arly New Zealand Banknotes dated
Ebefore 1932 are currently fetching
big money! This is according to Mr Tony
Grant, author of the John Bertrand New
Zealand Coin & Banknote Catalogue.
Mr Grant is in Christchurch and
Canterbury next week on a buying trip
for John Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd and
would be very keen to see any of these
issues. “We will pay at least $300 for any
undamaged Ten Shilling or One Pound
T
Interesting Small
Collectables Wanted
he buyers from John Bertrand
(Collectables) Ltd, visiting Christchurch
and Canterbury next week, are happy to
look at any interesting items, for example
vintage pocket and wristwatches such as
Rolex, Men’s Omega, Breitling and gold
watches etc. Also wanted, pre 1920’s picture
postcards, Maori and Pacific artefacts, old
fountain pens and other small antique or
historical items.
“If you have something unusual which
you would like to sell, please bring it
into one of our venues, we would like the
chance to at least have a look at it” said
Tony Grant, buyer for the Company. “We
will consider anything which may be of
interest to a collector” he said.
banknote from a New Zealand trading
bank dated 1932 or before.
Denominations of five pounds and higher
would be worth from $700. “Any banknote
dated prior to 1900 would be worth at least
$1000” said Mr Grant.
Also purchased are any Reserve Bank
of New Zealand pre-decimal issues,
especially 50 Pound notes. All overseas
banknotes are also wanted, especially
early Pacific Island issues.
C
D
Collectors Need War Medals
ADVERTISEMENT
urrently, throughout NZ and the world there is a big
demand by collectors for war medals. These cover all
wars right through from the New Zealand Land Wars and the
Boer War, to the First and Second World Wars and the later
Korea and Vietnam conflicts. New Zealand Servicemen and
Women first served overseas in the Boer War in South Africa
around 1900 and the war medals awarded for this service are
needed by the buyers, as are any other Medals from early New
Zealand and the New Zealand Wars.
General service medals from both the First and Second
World Wars will also be purchased, but as can be imagined
these were awarded in fairly large numbers. “If a group
of medals has any special award for bravery such as the
Military Medal, Military or Flying Cross or other medals for
Distinguished Conduct or Meritorious Service, these can add
great value to a group” stated Mr Tony Grant, buyer for John
Bertrand (Collectables) Ltd. “Many families have old medals,
some dating back to early Imperial days, that they are not sure
what to do with. These are better off in the hands of collectors
who will look after them. We will be happy to look at any war
medals whatsoever, just bring them in to venues” he said.
Old Coins Can Toss Up a Rarity
o you have a bunch of old coins sitting around in your
drawers and cupboards? You just never know what
rarities may be lurking there. The advice from Tony Grant
from John Bertrand (Collectables) Limited is to “bring them
in and let us have a look”. “No need to sort anything out just
bring them in ‘as is’ and please don’t clean them! We can go
through coin accumulations and collections fairly quickly”
he said. The buyers are particularly keen to buy pre 1946
New Zealand Silver Coins and World Silver Coins. “In any
event we will buy All Coins,” said Mr Grant.
OLD GOLD
• Unwanted Jewellery or Broken Rings
• Gold Chains
• Gold Watch Cases
• Alluvial (River) Gold
• Dental Gold
• Gold Coins
• Gold Racing & Trophy Cups
COINS
• All Gold & Silver Coins
• Gold Sovereigns
• Gold Half Sovereigns
• NZ Silver Coins 1946 & Before
• Also wanted NZ & World Coins after 1946
• Australian Silver Coins to 1963
• English Silver Coins to 1946
• NZ 1935 “Waitangi Crown”
• USA Coins up to 1964
• Old Collections & Accumulations of World Coins
• Modern Collector’s Coins & Sets
• NZ Reserve Bank Sets
*No Pennies or Halfpennies Please*
BANKNOTES
• NZ & Australian “Trading Bank” Notes pre 1932
(e.g. Bank of New South Wales, Bank of NZ etc)
• Reserve Bank of NZ Pre-Decimal Notes
• Any £20, £50 or £100 Notes
• Hong Kong & Malayan Banknotes
• Australian Pre Decimal Notes
• Australian “Star” Notes
• Early Fijian and Samoan Banknotes
• NZ Traders Promissary Notes (1840s)
• NZ Government Debentures
• NZ Banknotes overprinted for
use in Fiji, Cook Islands etc
• Postal Notes
• All other World Banknotes
WE WANT
TO BUY –
CASH-IN
NOW
JOHN BERTRAND (COLLECTABLES) ARE BUYING NOW!!
GOLD & SILVER
• Racing Cups
• A&P Show Cups
• Sports Cups
• Presentation Keys & Trowels
• Show Pieces
• Sterling Silver Tea Sets
• Sterling Silver Cutlery
• Scrap Gold & Silver
*No EPNS or Silver Plated items Please*
WRIST & POCKET WATCHES
• Gold & Silver Pocket Watches
• Any Rolex Watches
• Omega Gents Watches
• Any Breitling, Jaegar Le Coultre, Vacheron &
Constantin, Patek Philippe, or IWC Watches
• Moon Phase Watches
• Chiming or Alarm Watches (Pocket or Wrist)
• Military Watches
• Divers Watches
• All other pre 1950s wind up watches
(parts value only)
*No Quartz or Battery Operated Watches Please*
TOKENS
• NZ & Australian “Tradesmen’s” Tokens
• NZ Transportation Tokens
• Railway Passes
• Tram Tokens (not Dunedin Tramways)
• Presbyterian Church Communion Tokens
• Bread Tokens
• Theatre, Cafe, Discount Tokens etc
• Any other tokens relating to early New Zealand
COLLECTABLES
• Albums & Accumulations of Pre 1920s Postcards (used
or unused)
• Old Fountain Pens
• Small Chinese and Japanese Antiques
• Maori & Pacific Artefacts
No item too small for our
consideration
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SPORT The Star, November 13, 2025 | 15
New role for returning Hammett
​BY SAM COUGHLAN
​Former All Blacks and Crusaders
hooker Mark Hammett has
returned to St Thomas of
Canterbury College as director
of rugby to oversee the school’s
programme.
The 53-year-old was head
coach of the school’s first XV from
2021-2024 before taking up a
short-lived role at Christchurch,
departing before the start of the
club season to take time out while
recovering from the effects of
what he believes was long Covid.
Hammett said
his new role would
involve a broader
focus across all levels
of the sport at
the college, rather
than just the top
team.
“From a personal
perspective,
it’s great fun coaching
because it’s
Kieran Coll
what I love doing, but in terms
of bang for buck for what I can
offer across the board for all
the coaches, I wanted to bring
myself up so I could continue to
upskill and support the wider
programme.
“So that’s what we have
designed this year and what we
would really like to do.”
Hammett, who has also coached
the Hurricanes and Highlanders
in Super Rugby, said he always
felt he would end up back at St
Thomas.
“I had an absolutely fantastic
four years in my previous role. I
Mark Hammett will officially start as St Thomas of Canterbury College’s new director of rugby next year.
stay pretty connected to the place
and it was probably something I
was always going to move back
to,” he said.
“For me it’s a wonderful challenge.
I’m passionate about
trying to support young people
and upskill coaches within their
strengths.
“I don’t want to turn them into
Mark Hammetts but if we can
help them with their coaching
and teaching pedagogy then everyone
succeeds.”
Hammett, a St Thomas old boy,
said it was meaningful to be able
to help out at the school.
“When I went back, it felt like
home, it was really easy to fit in.”
First XV head coach Kieran
Coll, who was Hammett’s assistant
before taking over this year,
said he was looking forward to
working with him again.
“It was awesome working
alongside him and I learnt a lot.
He helped me grow as a coach
through that time and it will be
good to have him back in the
mix,” Coll said.
“It will be in a different
capacity, but it’s going to be
really beneficial for all our
coaches.”
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Hammett’s new role officially
begins next year, but
he is already helping with
preparations.
“I’m probably in there two
days a week at the moment. A
lot of planning is happening
this side of Christmas.”
He was excited to get into the
job properly.
“I love seeing the growth
of our young men, I think it
(rugby) is such a powerful
tool, particularly around our
engagement and our ability for
that to support the academic
side of the college.”
Comeback
win boosts
valiant Park
BY SAM COUGHLAN
​A remarkable come-from-behind
win has seen Lancaster Park
climb the Metro premiership
table ahead of a crunch match
with defending champions
Burnside.
Lancaster Park defeated Riccarton
by 45 runs on Saturday
despite facing a 193-run firstinnings
deficit.
Player-coach Scott Duggan led
the fightback with a century as
his side posted 343, before Riccarton
were bowled out for 105,
with Zach Hedgcock taking five
wickets.
Riccarton will meet St Albans
tomorrow.
Burnside and Old Boys drew
after Old Boys batted through
the day, with Nic Clark and Solomon
Nash both scoring centuries.
Burnside next face East Shirley.
Shirley lost by eight wickets
to Sydenham, who chased down
just 45, while Heathcote and
St Albans drew after St Albans
were forced to follow on but batted
out the day.
Sydenham, currently second,
play third-place Heathcote at
Sydenham Park.
Old Boys are the frontrunners
after three rounds of two-day
matches, just one point ahead of
Sydenham.
The fourth round of two-dayers
starts at 10.30am tomorrow due
to the long weekend.
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The Star, November 13, 2025 | 17
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SPORT/FEATURE
​United’s final hopes fade
BY SAM COUGHLAN
Christchurch United need a miracle in
their final three games if they are to
reach next month’s National League
final.
The Rams’ 3-0 loss to Birkenhead
United on Sunday dropped them to
seventh on the table, seven points
behind second-place Wellington
Olympic, who have a game in hand.
A loss to Western Springs next week
would officially rule them out of
contention for a top-two finish – a sharp
decline for a side that won its opening
two games but has gone winless in the
five games since.
United would need to win their
remaining matches and hope for a string
of favourable results elsewhere to qualify
for the final.
Meanwhile, Coastal Spirit will take on
Wellington Phoenix Reserves as they aim
to climb off the bottom of the table after
a 3-1 loss to Miramar Rangers on Sunday.
Coastal and the Phoenix occupy the
bottom two spots on four points each,
​Big win seals fourth straight
Canterbury AFL title for Blues
The Blues Football Club celebrated captain
Jay Johnson’s 150th appearance with a
fourth consecutive grand final victory,
beating Christchurch Bulldogs 85-39 in
Saturday’s decider at QEII Park. The Blues
kicked 13 goals and seven behinds to the
Bulldogs’ six goals and three behinds to
run away with the 46-point win, the first
time a team has won four years in a row.
Christchurch United’s Joel Stevens drives forward
during his side’s 3-0 loss to Birkenhead United on
Sunday.
PHOTO: SIMON HARMER PHOTOGRAPHY
but the Phoenix have the edge on goal
difference.
The Canterbury United Pride will look
to snap a four-game losing run away at
fellow strugglers Petone on Saturday.
The Pride sit in ninth after a 5-0 defeat
to West Coast Rangers at the weekend,
while Petone are eighth.
They said it
“It will be a battle
of attrition. In years
gone by they’ve
been known for
chucking the ball
about, but they’ve
got some big
physical lumps in
there now so we’ll
relish that.”
– England prop Ellis Genge is looking forward to
facing the All Blacks on Sunday morning (NZT)
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FEATURE The Star, November 13, 2025 | 19
SENIORS’ LIVING LIFE
Why most people over fifty should consider taking Vitamin K2
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CARPET LAYING Exp.
Tree Care, Tree yrs exp. Bathrooms,
Repairs, uplifting,
maintenance, felling, Kitchens, Renovations,
relaying, restretching.
hedges, shelterbelts, Repairs & Extensions Phone John on 0800
stump grinding, Free quotes. Discount 003 181, 027 240 7416
powerline clearing. No for pensioners. Ph Mike jflattery@xtra.co.nz
job too big or small. Call 03 980 9771 or 027
03 349 7143
2266 930
CHIM CHIM CHIMNEY
SWEEPS. We'll sweep
ARBORIST qualified.
your logburner's flue,
Copper Beech Tree
check firebricks, baffles,
Services. Tree removal, TRADES & SERVICES
airtubes & controls.
pruning, height
We're experts on coalranges,
and can sweep
reduction, hedge BUILDER New builds,
trimming, shaping, tree alterations, decks, any sized open fire. We
planting, firewood. Free fencing. 30 years in the quote & underake
quote. Contact Angus trade has given me repairs, flue extensions
Edwards 027 259 6741 ability to build to a high & install bird netting,
copperbeechtreeservice standard. Free quotes. 0800 22 44 64
s@gmail.com
Ph Brent 027 241 7471. www.chimchim.nz
TRADES & SERVICES
COMPUTERS - TVs -
CCTV Computer -
Repairs, Sales, Virus
Removal, Internet. TV -
Stereo installs, Setup.
CCTV - 35 yrs exp. Ph
Paul 027 405 3888
EDWARDS TREE
SERVICE
Qualified arborists, tree
removal, pruning, hedgetrimming.
Free quotes.
Phone 021 0220 8323.
ELECTRICIAN A prompt
& reliable registered
electrician with 24 years
experience for all
residential and
commercial work, new
housing and switch
board replacements.
Phone Chris 027 516
0669
FENCE PAINTING &
DECK STAINING
Ph 021 405 277
FENCING
Quality timber fencing -
gates & repairs. Timber
decking. Ph Ryan 027
951 8892
FENCING AND DECKS
plus repairs. Free
quotes. Ph Jim 022 137
GARDENER
AVAILABLE
for weeding, pruning,
regular garden
maintenance, rubbish
removed. Experienced &
qualified. Ph Richard
0274 918 234, 03 349
4022
✓
✓
✓
✓
DIRTY TILES
& GROUT?
Tile & Grout Cleaning
Mouldy Silicone Replacement
Tiled Shower Makeovers
Old Grout Re-Colouring
✓ Tile & Grout Sealing/ Repairs
We specialise in professional cost
effective solutions for ALL your tile &
grout issues.
Call 0800 882 772 for a FREE quote
www.theprogroup.co.nz/dpc9385
TRADES & SERVICES
GARDENING, lawn PAINTING Exterior
mowing, gutter cleaning experts. Free quotes.
Residential and Int/ext & roof painting
commercial work. North Family run business,
and West CHCH. Phone work guaranteed.
Will on 021 140 0977 Pensioner discounts. Ph
HANDYMAN Some jobs
Paul 022 191 7877
don't need a tradie, so
Website
why pay more? Building, www.swedekiwipainting.
electrical, plumbing. No co.nz
charge for quotes. Ph
Dave 022 451 7314.
HOME SERVICE All
general property repair &
maintenance, Artificial
ROOF
PAINTING
grass laying, Painting,
Kitset Assembly. Ph
George 021 053 8655
INDEPENDENT
CARPETS - Huge
selection of quality
carpets at unbeatable
prices to suit every
home. Expert advice.
Visit us today! Call now
03 388-6643 or 027 827
3360
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.
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
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
PLUMBER Friendly,
certified local expert in
plumbing, gas &
drainage. Guaranteed
top-quality work. Call
Waterloo Plumbing 022
630 7639
LANDSCAPING Paving,
Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing. Kanga
& small digger services.
PLUMBER
Check out Squire experienced
Landscaping on Exceptional
Facebook. FREE
QUOTES. Ph Arthur 347-
8796, 027 220-7014
Edwin 027 220-7154
30 years + experience
Older house
restorations:
no problem!
Quotes: FREE!
Highly
Plumber.
service.
Ready to help with all
your plumbing needs.
Call today! MJ Plumbing
Ltd 021 109 2397
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
Rates: Reasonable
THE ROOF
192 Paint supplied at
SPECIALISTS
trade price!
CANTERBURY LTD
TRADES & SERVICES
Established 2005
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Light industrial also
Roger Brott
Painter & Decorator
021-1966-311
PAINTING
Indoor / Outdoor, over
30 yrs exp, same day
quotes, ph Steve 021
255 7968
TRADES & SERVICES
TRADES & SERVICES
PRIME DIESEL
SERVICES -
Fast,
reliable
diagnostics and repair
for trucks, tractors, and
generators. certified, ontime
service, fair pricing.
Call 027 240 4779
Protective coatings
10 year guarantee on:
Faded coloursteel
Tiles & iron
Decramastic
Phone NOW 4 FREE
Roof check & report
Scott McKenzie
022 044 3008
Call Aaron &
the team today!
Phone: 03 347 4422
or 021 542 402
Email: Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz
RE-ROOFING
Roof repairs, painting &
maintenance. We've got
all your roofing needs
covered. Ph John 027
224 2831.
ROOF
PAINTING
Trade Certified
BOOK IN NOW
AND RECEIVE 20%
DISCOUNT
Rope and Harness
Specialist
No Scaffold Required
30 years exp
Free Quotes
Call Collin
Ph: 021 132 7106
SPOUTING CLEANING
Spouting unblocked,
cleaned out & flushed
out. Call Greg 03 384
2661 or 027 616 0331.
TILING
Floor & walls.
Kitchen & splashback
specialist.
No job too small.
35 yrs exp.
Free quotes
Ph 0274 833 887
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.
For the
Outdoor
Space
of your
Dreams...
Paving, Irrigation,
Lawns, Planting,
Fences, Pergolas,
Water-features,
Outdoor fires,
Raised Vege beds,
Decks, Artificial
grass, Garden
maintenance &
more...
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz
TRADES & SERVICES
SPOUTING CLEANING
SPECIALIST. Entire
spouting system
cleared. Single or 2
storey. Jo 021 164 0365
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
TRADES & SERVICES
TRADES & SERVICES
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
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.
WANTED
AAAA Always buying
Gold. Cash paid. The
Pawn Shop, 396
Blenheim Rd, 121
Riccarton Rd, 77 Ferry
Rd.

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WANTED
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
CARAVAN wanted with
shower and toilet,
needing repairs ok or
any condition. Ph 027
622 0011
CASH PAID
for jars of old coins and
banknotes. Ph Carl 0275
296 560
MILITARIA Any country,
PERSPEX, poly
swords and helmets, carbonate and other
uniforms, badges, plastics cut to size and
medals, memorabilia, shape. Fab Plastics
WW2 or earlier, Ph 021 phone 366-3634
035 0882
WORM FARM $40, no
OLD TOYS, Models & worms. Ph 027 661
Trains. Tri-ang, FunHo 6866.
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
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
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
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE 47c
Marshland Road, 9am -
12pm Saturday 15th
November. Household
goods, clothes size 10,
plants, sundries.
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.
PERSPEX Cut to size,
clear and tinted sheets
available. Suitable as
replacement panels in
your glasshouse or as a
windbreak. Fab Plastics
366 3634.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
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
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
PERSONAL
LOOKING FOR nice
Asian lady for
relationship. Smoking
OK. Ph 021 152 6650.
ROMANTIC GUY, semiretired,
good
appearance. Would like
to meet attractive asian
lady, 30-55 for friendship
and outings. I love travel,
sports, music, movies
and cafes. Let's meet for
coffee. Text 021 0278
1736.
CARS WANTED
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
Funeral Director
Operating as a part of our team at Paterson’s
Funeral Services in Ashburton, you’ll guide
our families through their journey with us.
This is a full-time role that plays a vital role in
supporting families during difficult times and
ensuring the highest standards of care and
professionalism. As a 24 hour 7 days a week
business, you will be required to work on-call
one week in every three.
About the role:
• Arranging and coordinating all aspects
of funeral services, including meeting
with families, liaising with our mortuary
specialists on the care of the deceased, and
coordinating with third-party providers
• Ensuring the respectful and dignified
handling of the deceased at all times
• Providing compassionate and empathetic
support to grieving families throughout
the funeral process
• Maintaining detailed records and adhering
to all relevant legal and regulatory
requirements
• Collaborating with a team of funeral
professionals to deliver a seamless and
comprehensive service
• Continuously improving processes
and procedures to enhance the overall
experience for families
About you:
Comprehensive training will be given in
all industry related elements; however, we
are looking for someone with the following
attributes:
• Some life experience - understanding and
empathy for people will serve you well!
• Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills, with the ability to provide
compassionate support to grieving families
• Strong organisational and problem solving
skills, with the ability to multitask and work
under pressure
• Attention to detail and a commitment to
maintaining the highest standards of care
and professionalism
• A genuine passion for the funeral industry
and a desire to make a positive impact on
the lives of others
• Physically fit and mentally resilient
• You’ll need to be reasonably technically
savvy and able to multitask well to ensure
information is captured accurately
• Flexibility to work weekends and public
holidays as part of an on-call roster
Apply now to join our team and be a part of
a meaningful and rewarding career in the
funeral industry.
Email your cover letter and CV to
barry@patersonsfunerals.co.nz. Expressions
of interest close on Friday 21 November 2025.
Paterson’s
Ashburton
FDANZ
03 307 7433 966487
So
GOOD!
Still
FREE
It’s
FANTASTIC!
Thanks to the
support of our
advertisers
PH 379 7100
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PUBLIC NOTICES
GREYPOWER
Christchurch Social to
be held on 19th
November at St Martins
Church Hall at 1pm.
Topic: Christmas Social.
Brian Clark to entertain.
Afternoon tea, raffles.
Neville Wootton, Vice
President.
PUBLIC NOTICES
I, GURTEJ SINGH, son
of Dara Singh, residing
at 32 Marlowe Place,
Rolleston 7614, New
Zealand, have changed
my name to Gurtej Singh
Momi. Henceforth, I
shall be known as Gurtej
Singh Momi for all
official and legal
purposes.
ADD SOME
COLOUR
TO YOUR ADVERT!
15 MARCH 2026
ADULT ENTRY PACKS AVAILABLE
AT CANTERBURY FRESHCHOICE STORES
PUBLIC NOTICES
RAIL TOUR NORTH ISLAND
WITH RAILWAY ADVENTURES
Departing 22nd March from
Auckland 16 Days.
Travel by Heritage Train to
Rotorua, Ohakune, New Plymouth,
Palmerston North, Napier, Masterton
& Wellington.
While stocks last
Coach travel Tokoroa/Rotorua.
Steam Boat on Whanganui River.
Journey with Australian and New
Zealand Travellers.
Information from Allan Boyer
Ph 0274 324068
abexplorertours@xtra.co.nz
ADVERTISE YOUR
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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
TRACY
ROCK HOUSE
FRIDAY 7PM
Chalmers Restaurant
Wednesday to Saturday:
A la Carte from 5pm
Sunday: Buffet from 4.30pm
CHASE THE ACE!
THURSDAY 6.30PM
$800
CRACK THE CUBE!
FRIDAY 6.30PM
$700
LIVE MUSIC
IAN
MAC
SUNDAY 3PM
IN THE PAVILION
WHAT S
ON
To add a listing, contact
Jo Fuller 03 379 7100 or
027 458 8590
jo.fuller@alliedmedia.co.nz
Chch’s best kept noisy little secret
ALE House Rock No. 9 is
on tomorrow night. Hosted
by David orpe, the event
has been running monthly
throughout the year in
Altiora, the former Arts
Centre gym.
“If you know about the
Aussie ‘Pub choir’
phenomenon, then you’ll
understand the concept, for
those that don’t, simply it a bunch of folks
having a drink and a bloody good singsong
with surprising results,” said Davey.
Led by local music veteran David orpe
AKA, Davey Backyard, e Skeatles, Li’l
Chuck, e Black Velvet Band etc), he says
the sessions are proven to
be fantastic social sonic fun
for all.
A few key points...
everyone is welcome to be
part of this casual
community focused choir.
You do not need to be able
to sing. Davey says that’s all
part of the fun. Pop
material.
“We choose popular songs with lots of
nice bits you can hum, holler, sing or
harmonise with,” said Dave.
ALE HOUSE ROCK No.9, Altiora in the
Arts Centre, 25 Hereford St, Friday 7pm,
$10 entry.
Come and watch the
All Blacks on big screen!
SUNDAY 9 NOV
EARLY GAME
REPLAYED 9:00AM
ALL BLACKS v
ENGLAND
*membership &
conditions apply
LUNCH & DINNER
Sundays 7th, 14th, 21st
of December
BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
NOW OPEN
*no drink included in prices
ADULTS: $40, SENIORS: $35
CHILDREN $2/year of age up to 12 years
Come on down!
17 CARMEN RD. PH. 03 349 9026
WWW.HORNBYCLUB.CO.NZ
THE ROCKPOOL &
MICKY FINN'S IRISH BAR
PRIVATE FUNCTION
ROOMS AVAILABLE
85 Hereford St
Ph 03 374 9461

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GIG GUIDE
Thursday 13 to Wednesday 19 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.
ALTIORA, Chch Arts Centre, 25 Hereford St:
Friday 7pm - Ale House Rock No. 9... a casual,
community focused choir with a bar hosted by
Davey Backyard, $10 entry.
ARMADILLOS ISLINGTON, 670 Main South
Rd: Sunday 3pm - Lino.
A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St:
Thursday 8pm - Christchurch Pride presents Leather
& Lace 2025, a safe space, queer-focused night of
kink, creativity, & community feat performances &
DJs, costumes encouraged, tix GA $30+BF or coatcheck
$35+BF from humanitix.com. Friday (Show
Day) - 3pm The Skeatles Annual Family-Friendly
Show Day Gig, plus Mini-Album Release Show, The
Skeatles take the Fab Four back to their skiffle roots!
tix adults/waged $20+BF or kids/unwaged $10+BF
from humanitix.com; 8pm - Plus1 presents Andrew
Fagan - Passage of Time Tour, Solo Songs & Stories
from a Swirly World, a unique blend of spoken word,
storytelling, & intimate live music from iconic NZ
solo sailor, songwriter, & frontman of the legendary
Kiwi band, The Mockers, Andrew Fagan, tix GA
$49+BF from eventfinda.co.nz. Saturday 4pm -
Karra Rhodes Live - 'Hometown Therapy' Album
Launch Show, country-pop artist Karra Rhodes and
full band present her debut album, with support
from Goodnight Goldy, Josh Keating, plus guest
appearances from Cleo Fitzgerald, & Karleshia, all
proceeds donated to Shine domestic violence support
charity, tix $20+BF from UTR.co.nz; 8pm - Taking
Back Saturday presents 'Skeleton Clique' 21 Pilots
Appreciation Night feat TBD Djs spinning T0P &
friends till late, final release tix $22.75+BF from
moshtix.co.nz or $25 door sales if not sold prior.
Sunday 3pm - Garden City Big Band 'Live & Loving
It' Sunday Sessions, feat fabulous players performing
new and reimagined big band jazz music, $10 on the
door, under-15s free; 6pm - J9 Jive's Social Dancing
for Everyone, J9 plays an eclectic mix of music across
ages and genres, all welcome, all styles of dance,
dancers $5 entry, spectators free; 8pm - Desafyar and
Max G present Sensual Sundays: Desafyar Festival
Edition, entry with The Desafyar Bachata Festival
Pass or door sales. Monday 7pm - Believe It or Not
Quiz Night, all welcome incl dogs, table bookings 03-
377-4787, free. Tuesday 4pm, 5.30pm, & 7pm -
Monster Music End of Year Concerts 2025, all of the
Monster Music students will perform something they
have been working on across 21 concerts! all
welcome, adults $10, under-16s free; 8pm - Inner
City Jam hosted by Tyler, with open mic slots and
jam session, all welcome, free. Wednesday 4pm,
5.30pm, & 7pm - Monster Music End of Year
Concerts 2025, all of the Monster Music students will
perform something they have been working on
across 21 concerts! all welcome, adults $10, under-
16s free;
AVONHEAD TAVERN, 120 Withells Rd: Friday
7.30pm - The Party Singers.
BILL'S BAR, 1 Halswell Rd: Thursday 7pm - A&J
Karaoke. Friday 7.30pm - Dynamix. Saturday 7.30pm
- Flat City Brotherhood. Sunday 6pm - A&J Karaoke.
BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St: Friday 4pm -
DJ Luke. Saturday 3pm - Nexus. Sunday 3pm -
Sunday Session.
CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St: Friday 12th
Dec, 2pm - 50s Up Brass Variety Christmas Concert,
$5 entry.
CHAT'S BAR, 251 Travis Rd: Friday 7.30pm -
Mandi Miller. Wednesday 7.30pm - Karaoke.
CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Thursday 5.30pm
- Page 28; 9pm - The Fillets. Friday 5.30pm -
Smooth Talk; 9pm - Black & Gold. Saturday 5.30pm
- The Edition; 9pm - Fab 3.
CHCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish Society Hall,
29 Domain Tce: Sunday 23rd Nov, 7.30pm -
Fingerpicking Delights X.
COASTERS TAVERN, 1 Daniels Rd: Friday 6pm
- Live music. Saturday 8pm - Mel & Dave’s Karaoke.
DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St: Thursday 5pm -
Dirty Talk... a Smutty Spoken Word Soiree feat.
Ciaran Fox, Melanie McKerchar, Claudia Jardine,
Burlesque. Friday - Yon Loader; Model Home;
HoiHoi; Only You.
FAT EDDIES, 1/76 Hereford St: Thursday
4.30pm - Adam Hattaway; 8pm - Live Band
Karaoke; 11.30pm - Third Junction. Friday 4.30pm -
Harbourist Duo; 8pm - Oval Office; 11.30pm - Vibe
Check. Saturday 4.30pm - Maria & Brydon; 8pm -
HeadRush; 11.30pm - House of Groove. Sunday 5pm
- The Suite. Monday 6pm - Caitlin Bradley. Tuesday
7pm - Quiz; 9.30pm - Marcel Bramoa. Wednesday
8.30pm - Eve Kelly Duo.
GOLDEN MILE, 2 Trents Rd, Templeton:
Saturday - Awesome Source.
GOOD TIMES COMEDY CLUB, 224 St Asaph
St: Thursday 7.30pm - Late Night Knife Fight, $10.
Friday 6.30pm - Sock of the Pops, $15; 8pm -
GISH:Live, $25; 10pm - Late Night Laughs, $10.
Good Times Comedy Club cont...
Saturday 6pm - GISH:Live, $25; 8pm - Big Laughs
Pro Comedy, $25/$30. Sunday 7pm - The
Gentlemen, an improvised performance, $15/$20.
Tuesday 7pm - 2 Fast 2 Funny, $10. Wednesday 7p -
FRESH! Open Mic Comedy, free.
goodtimescomedyclub.co.nz
HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: Friday 7pm -
Tracy RockHouse. Sunday 3pm - Ian Mac.
Wednesday 2pm - 50s Up Brass Variety Christmas
Concert, $5 entry.
KAIAPOI CLUB, Raven Quay: Saturday 5.30pm -
Becky Mayes. Sunday 3pm - Tracy RockHouse.
Friday 5th Dec, 2pm - 50s Up Brass Variety
Christmas Concert, $5 entry.
MAK BAR, 1276 Main North Rd: Saturday 8pm -
12 Gauge. Sunday 3pm - Level 6.
MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St: Thursday 7pm
- Bandit Queen (Decemberists). Friday 10.30pm -
Hired Guns. Saturday 10.30pm - 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.
RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75 London
St: Friday 7pm - The Bottlejacks. Saturday 7pm -
MockingBird. Sunday 3pm - Angela Tainui.
RISINGHOLME SINGERS, Risingholme
Theatre, 99 Hawford Rd: Sunday 23rd Nov, 3pm
- Joy to the World.
ROSE & THISTLE, 24 Main North Rd: Thursday
8.30pm - Sam Hicks. Friday 8.30pm - Annalea &
Junior. Saturday 8.30pm - M-22. Sunday 4.30pm -
Scottish Fling with Willie McArthur.
SHARKEY'S BAR & CAFE, 96 Hoon Hay Rd:
Friday 7pm - Karaoke. Saturday 7pm - Karaoke.
Sunday 3pm - Karaoke & Pool Comp.
SPACE ACADEMY, 371 St Asaph St: Friday -
Arthur Ahbez & The Hot Burrito Boys w/ Adam
Hattaway & the Haunters. Saturday - High Alter
‘Veneration of St Denis’ tour. Sunday - Fadeaways
(Japan).
TEMPS BAR, 21 Goulding Ave: Saturday 8.30pm
- Titanic.
THE BLACK HORSE, 33 Lincoln Rd:
Wednesday 7pm - Annalea & Junior Karaoke.
THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday 7pm - Quiz.
Friday 10pm - Neon. Saturday 7pm - Spektrum.
Sunday 5pm - Mike Hill. Monday 6pm - Sionna.
Tuesday 7pm - Jamesons Irish Sessions. Wednesday
6pm - Sionna.
THE BOWER, 487 New Brighton Rd: Thursday
6pm - Dynamix. Sunday 3pm - Rewind.
THE CHURCH, cnr Worcester & Manchester
Sts: Thursday 6pm - Black & Gold; 9.30pm - Jinx.
Friday 2.45pm - Bazi Baker; 6.15pm - Sam Beal;
10pm - Silver Avenue. Saturday 2.45pm - Cosmic;
6.15pm - D’Sendantz; 10pm - Smashbox. Sunday
3pm - Tadpole (ticketed); 7pm - Coyote Pretty;
9.30pm - Tom Lush. www.churchpub.co.nz/this-week
THE EMBANKMENT TAVERN, 181 Ferry Rd:
Friday 7.30pm - Open Mic. Saturday 6pm -
Cybermaniac; Narcotic Tonsils; Spicy Vikings;
Tenkara, $10 entry.
THE FITZ2 SPORTS BAR, 77 Stevens St:
Friday 7.30pm - Mel & Dave's Karaoke.
THE LITTLE FIDDLE, 132 Oxford Tce: Thursday
9pm - Topia. Friday & Saturday 9pm - DJ’s. Sunday
4.30pm - Irish Sess; 7pm - Live music.
THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd: Thursday
9.30pm - Nexus. Friday 9.30pm - Mimic. Saturday
9.30pm - Raisin Tooth. Sunday 6pm - Karaoke with
Lance Kiwi. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz. Wednesday 7pm -
Karaoke with Lance Kiwi.
THE PAPANUI, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd: Friday
6.45pm - Reminisce with Anthony. Tuesday 25th
Nov, 2pm -50s Up Brass Variety Christmas Concert,
$5 entry. Friday 28th Nov, 6.45pm - Level 6.
THE PIANO, 156 Armagh St: Thursday 20th Nov,
7pm - Sionna Irish Folk Duo with support Apples in
Winter.
THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd: Saturday 7.30pm
- Party Singers.
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 STOCKXCHANGE BAR, 110 Marshland
Rd: Saturday 7.30pm - Karaoke.
THE TURF, 6 Inwoods Rd: Thursday 7pm - Live
music.
WUNDERBAR, Lyttelton: Friday 8.30pm - Banjo
Ben & The Breeze Are (Sorta). Saturday 9.30pm -
Resonate Nocturne (DJ’s).
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Your home
maintenance
guide.
Get those maintenance projects done over this long weekend.
Lawn Care
Yates Lawn Seed'n'Feed
Patch Pack
SKU: 2022642
$1198
98
Improve your soil:
Great for use on:
Tip: Mulch & Feed is made from natural, organic ingredients like sheep pellets, blood & bone,
and mulching straw. Feeding your garden while keeping weeds down and moisture in.
Tui Mulch and Feed
40 litre
SKU: 135612
99
$1599
Tui Blood and Bone
Fertiliser 8kg
SKU: 139581
98
$2998
All common lawns
Fix a patchy lawn:
Bare patches
How to deter weeds in your lawn?
There are three common weeds in New Zealand lawns. All you need to do is identify the
type of weed and then use the appropriate weed killer.
1.
2.
3.
Mow higher:
Longer grass blocks sunlight, stopping weeds.
Keep it healthy:
Feed, water, and fertilise regularly.
Yates Zero Super
Concentrate
Weedkiller 200ml
SKU: 224406
$2289
Thicken your lawn:
$22
Dense grass leaves no room for weeds.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Clear the Area: Remove dead grass, moss, and
weeds using a rake. For heavy weed growth, apply
weed killer.
Wait for Weeds to Die: Allow 7–14 days after
spraying for the weeds to fully die before planting
grass seed.
Prepare the Soil: Spread lawn preparation mix over
bare patches. Pack it down with a lawn roller and
level it with a straightedge.
Sow the Seeds: Dampen the area, evenly spread
grass seed, and lightly rake over it.
Water Regularly: Water daily while seeds germinate.
On hot days, water in the morning and evening.
Come in-store to chat with the team!
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visit our website.
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1005 Ferry Mitre Road. 10 MEGA Christchurch Mitre Monday 10 MEGA – Friday: Mitre 10 MEGA
Phone: Papanui 366 6306
Brougham 7am – 7pm Street Ferrymead
☎ 03 359 5443 ☎ 03 Saturday, 332 7557Sunday & ☎ Public 03 366 Holidays: 6306
7am – 7pm
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Away Hose End
2 litre
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Jobmate
General
Purpose Hand
Truck 250kg
247299
$ 49 80
Mitre 10
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Selleys
Plastic Bucket
Heavy Duty Extension
20 Litre
Lead 20m
201705
319727
$ 9 96 29 98
Expol Earth
Number 8
Bean Bag
Hardwearing
Refill 100L
Lawn Seed
388600
500g
246976
64
80 $ 29
$ 19 64
$ 9 98
Liquid Nails
Construction
Adhesive 375ml
370719
$ 7 98
Tui
Garden
Waste Bag
221640
$ 12 49
Mitre 10 MEGA
Hornby
☎ 03 349 8497
Mitre 10 MEGA
Papanui
☎ 03 359 5443
Mitre 10 MEGA
Brougham Street
☎ 03 332 7557
Mitre 10 MEGA
Ferrymead
☎ 03 366 6306
Prices for items on this page
are valid until November 23rd 2025
Availability of stock between
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If you find a lower price on an identical in-stock product locally we will beat it by 15%
*if you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store or Mitre 10 website we’ll match that price.
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Your home
maintenance
guide.
Get those maintenance projects done over this long weekend.
Pest control:
Tip: Ant Baiting doesnt kill them instantly. The purpose is that the Ants feed on the bait
and take it back to their nests, where it is passed on to larvae, queen and other workers.
Restore hardwood
outdoor furniture:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Prep Your Space
Work in the shade, wear gloves and eye protection,
and cover the ground with a tarp.
Clean the Furniture
Wet the wood, apply cleaner with a cloth, let it soak
for 3 minutes, scrub with the grain, then rinse and dry.
Sand Lightly
Once dry, lightly sand the surface and wipe off any
dust.
Apply Protector
Shake well, test on a small spot, then apply a thin coat
evenly with a clean cloth; let dry and repeat.
Maintain Yearly
Reapply protector once a year to keep your furniture
looking fresh and vibrant.
Kiwicare NO Ants Ant Killer
Gel Bait Stations Prefilled
7.5g, Pack of 3 Brown
SKU: 282457 SKU: 303716
98
$1298
Storage solutions:
Kiwicare NO Spiders
Spider Killer Concentrate
200ml Clear
Number 8 25 Litre
Recycled Storage Bin
SKU: 351385
$798
Jobmate Heavy Duty
Storage Container
55 litre
SKU: 2049062
$25
Expra Automatic Dispenser
152g
SKU: 183844
$399898 $1899
Jobmate 6 Shelf
Unit H: 2124mm,
W: 1215mm, D:
457mm Grey
SKU: 326731
$182
Note:
• Holds up to 1200kg evenly distributed
• Can be assembled horizontally as a
workbench
• No nuts and bolts assembly.
Patch a hole in a wall:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Prep the Surface
Clean around the hole, remove loose bits.
Get a Repair Patch
Choose a patch that fully covers the hole for a strong,
durable finish, and stick the patch over the hole
Apply Filler
Spread a thin layer of filler over the patch, smooth it
out, let it dry, then apply a second coat.
Sand & Clean
Once dry, sand until smooth and invisible, then clean
the wall with sugar soap.
Paint the Area
Paint just the patch or the whole wall to blend it in
and refresh the space.
For more information
visit our website.
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Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead Opening Hours:
Mitre 10 MEGA 1005 Ferry Mitre Road. 10 MEGA Christchurch
Mitre Monday 10 MEGA – Friday:
Mitre 10 MEGA
Hornby
Phone: Papanui 366 6306
Brougham 7am – 7pm
Street
Ferrymead
☎ 03 349 8497
☎ 03 359 5443
☎ 03 Saturday, 332 7557Sunday & ☎ Public 03 366 Holidays:
6306
7am – 7pm
Find us at: /MEGAFerrymead
www.mitre10.co.nz/local/MegaFerrymead
If you find a lower price on an identical in-stock product locally we will beat it by 15%
Prices for items Prices on valid this until page 15th October 2025. Only
are valid until while November stocks 23rd last. 2025 Accessories not included.
Availability of stock between
*if you find the same product cheaper from another Mitre 10 store or Mitre 10 website we’ll match that price.
stores may vary.
Excludes trade and special quotes, stock liquidations and commercial quantities. The in-store price may be lower than advertised.
*Terms & conditions apply.
Ferrymead
www.mitre10.co.nz