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Evolution not 

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Flying the flags 

How to stay out of trouble in the water over summer 

BY GEOFF SLOAN 

Rips are the number one unseen 

danger on Canterbury's beaches. 

That is the warning from surf 

lifeguad Olivia Courtney, who 

is one of more than 4500 volunteer 

and paid surf lifeguards 

patrolling about 90 beaches 

across New Zealand during the 

summer. 

The 21-year-old said people 

should be especially careful at 

Sumner and Taylors Mistake 

beaches. 

“Rips are very dangerous, 

especially if people choose to 

swim outside the flags.” 

Last summer, Courtney was 

part of a mass rescue at Sumner 

beach after swimmers became 

caught in a rip near Cave Rock. 

The group had been swimming 

between the flags, but became 

caught in the rip and kept drifting 

further out to sea, unable to 

get back in. 

“Originally I went out on a 

board, and got one person. Then 

I saw there was like two, three, 

four, five other people, so we 

called for the IRB (inflatable rescue 

boat)and ended up rescuing 

nine people,” Courtney said. 

She advised that anyone 

caught in a rip should remember 

the 3Rs: Relax and float, Raise 

your hand to signal for help, and 

Ride the rip until it stops and you 

can swim back to shore or help 

arrives. 

Last summer on Canterbury 

beaches, lifeguards took action 

more than 6600 times to move 

swimmers away from rips, shift 

flags to safer spots, or step in 

Surf lifeguard Olivia Courtney is warning beachgoers to be wary of rips at Canterbury beaches this summer. 

before someone got into trouble. 

Rescues were required 72 times. 

Courtney first got into surf lifesaving 

when she was 12. 

“My mum wanted me to do 

some kind of summer sport, so 

she signed me up at North Beach 

Surf Lifesaving Club. I just loved 

it,” she said. 

She is now a member of the 

Taylors Mistake Surf Life Saving 

Club and is on rotating shifts 

patrolling all beaches across 

Canterbury. 

Being a surf lifesaver gives her 

purpose, but it’s not all about 

patrolling the beach. 

“It gives me a reason to be 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

active and to give back to the 

community. 

“You do the lifeguarding, but 

there’s also sports, coaching and 

opportunities to upskill yourself,” 

she said. 

Courtney will be moving to 

Wellington in February to study 

to become a paramedic. 

“Even though I'm studying, 

I'm still going to try and 

train with a Wellington club 

for a national competition in 

March,” Courtney said. 

She will be patrolling up until 

the week she leaves. 

Courtney said the best advice 

she can give to people is to swim 

between the flags. 

“Especially at Taylors Mistake. 

The rips there are some 

of the most dangerous rips in 

Canterbury.” 

People sometimes don’t realise 

the risk because it doesn’t look 

that bad, Courtney said. 

“We’ve already had multiple 

rescues and the summer hasn’t 

even really started.” 

One incident occurred in mid- 

November when a 16-year-old 

was pulled from the water by 

a surfer and two off-duty lifeguards, 

Sarah Cook and Craig 

Jarvis. 

The swimmer had been with a 

group of other teenagers when 

he got caught in a rip and began 

struggling. 

The three rescuers managed 

to place him on a paddle board 

and transport him to the club’s 

first-aid room where oxygen was 

administered. 

He was later taken to Christchurch 

Hospital for observation 

and discharged. 

Courtney encouraged beachgoers 

to ask lifeguards about 

conditions if they are unsure 

because preventing an incident 

from occurring made life easier 

for those on duty. 

“A perfect day for us would be 

if we had no rescues,” she said.

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Boxing Day unwrapped 

Contrary to popular belief, Boxing Day doesn’t actually 

have anything to do with the sport of boxing. 

The name is believed to come from Victorian times 

when the rich used to box up presents to give to the 

poor, on the day after Christmas Day. It was also a 

day off for household servants, who would be given a 

Christmas box from their employers. They’d also go 

home to their own families on Boxing Day and give out 

Christmas boxes there too. 

There’s also a church connection. During the year, 

churches would collect money from churchgoers. It 

was stored in a box, opened on Christmas Day and 

distributed to those in need on Boxing Day. 

Some also believe the name refers to a nautical 

tradition. Ships setting sail would have a sealed box 

containing money on board as a sign of good luck. If 

their voyage was a success, their box would be given 

to a priest, opened on Christmas and then given to the 

poor the next day. 

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Your guide to what’s on 

Staying close to home this 

Christmas? There’s plenty on around 

the city to keep you entertained over 

Christmas/New Year’s 

The Great Museum Santa Search 

Until January 7, 9am-5.30pm 

Canterbury Museum at CoCA 

The Santa search has been an annual 

tradition for more than a decade. 

Find all the Santas hidden among 

the display cases and be in with 

the chance to win a prize. Open to 

children aged 15 and under. Free 

Ramp Race Demolition Derby 

Boxing Day, 3.30pm 

Woodford Glen Speedway 

Get revved up with Boxing Day action 

at Woodford Glen. Gates open for 

the demolition derby at 3.30pm, race 

starts at 6pm. Tickets from iTicket. 

co.nz, no gate sales. If you can’t make 

the derby, the next event on the 

calendar is the Stockcar Rumble by 

the River on January 3. 

Parakiore 

Open every day 

Parakiore 

Explore the city’s newest sports 

and recreation centre, the largest 

of its kind in New Zealand. Book 

your session on the hydroslides, 

including the country’s only trapdoor 

hydroslide, take a class or go for 

a swim. To plan your visit, go to 

recandsport.ccc.govt.nz 

The Rewi Alley Museum 

Daily, 11am-3pm 

Municipal Chambers, 159 Oxford Tce 

Check out the recently opened 

museum and find out more 

about Rewi Alley and his lifelong 

relationship with China. Known 

for his humanitarian work, Alley 

pioneered technical training schools 

and organised thousands of industrial 

co-operatives during the war against 

Japan. 

Catch Canterbury’s top cricketers in a Super Smash double header against Central Districts at 

Hagley Oval on New Year’s Day. 

Open Studio – YA 

Boxing Day, 3.30-5pm 

Tūranga 

Tūranga has an audio and video 

studio. Go along to the open drop-in 

session where rangatahi aged 13-17 

can learn more about audio and 

video production. No experience is 

necessary, just enthusiasm. Held most 

Fridays. 

Lakes Festival 2025 

December 28, noon-10.30pm 

North Hagley Park 

Immerse yourself in the Lakes 

Festival. Back for the 5th instalment, 

the festival features bands and live 

electronica across three stages. New 

to this year’s festival is Racket Club, 

a dedicated blackout techno space 

designed to make you sweat. For the 

programme and tickets, go to moshtix. 

co.nz or https://shorturl.at/e7MjH 

Rolling Meadows Music Festival 

December 29-31 

Bottle Lake Forest Park 

Rolling Meadows returns for its 5th 

year at a new Christchurch site. 

Features over 60 artists, including 

Christchurch artists B2B duo Zara and 

Thorn, drum and base DJ Sammi Lee 

and dub roots co-operative One Waka. 

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biggest free new year’s eve party, 

headlined by Kora. Joining the lineup 

are top Kiwi talents Dillastrate, Brad 

Staley and DJ Sambora. The night 

will wrap up with a huge fireworks 

display. Entry closes at 11.45pm. This 

is a smoke-free, vape-free and alcoholfree 

event. No glass allowed. 

NYE25 Kids Countdown 

December 31, 4-7pm 


Party with your whānau at NYE 

Kids Countdown. The Backseats will 

lead the celebrations with songs and 

kid-friendly entertainment. DJ Chick 

will bring the beats, and That Dance 

Studio will showcase young dancers. 

The free festivities will wrap up with 

a mock countdown at 7pm, complete 

with confetti canons. Food trucks will 

be onsite. 

New Year’s Day at the Oval 

January 1, 2.10-10.30pm 

Hagley Oval 

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Canterbury’s elite cricketers in a 

Super Smash double header against 

Central Districts. The women’s team 

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around Christchurch 

Canterbury Kings v Central 

Stags – First ball 5.55pm. Tickets 

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Daytripping 

close to home 

Go Live in the Gardens 

January 2, 1-4pm 

Archery Lawn, Botanic Gardens 

Gather your friends, pack a 

picnic, and soak up the sounds 

that define Aotearoa’s music 

scene. Christchurch’s summer 

soundtrack kicks off with 

an afternoon of iconic Kiwi 

music. This free concert brings 

together two legendary New 

Zealand acts, Stellar* and The 

Mockers, performing live and 

delivering the hits you know 

and love. 

Summerset Nationals – Bowls 

January 2-9 

HQ Burnside/Elmwood parks 

See the country’s best lawn 

bowlers in action at the 

national singles and pairs 

championships, at 15 grounds 

across Canterbury. 

Akaroa Music Festival 

January 3-11 

Various locations 

Enjoy a summer of world-class 

music with the Akaroa Music 

Festival. Back for the 19th 

year, the festival includes jazz, 

chamber and contemporary 

performances. Catch 

international artists Teddy Tahu 

Rhodes, Michael Endres and 

Anna Goldsworthy, and rising 

stars from New Zealand and 

Australia. For the programme 

and bookings, go to www. 

akaroafestival.org.nz 

Linwood Village Market 

January 3 

388 Worcester St 

Take a wander around 

Linwood’s monthly market, 

the first for 2026. You’ll find 

art, crafts, books, recycled and 

Rollicking Entertainment is back at the Anthony Harper Summer Theatre, this 

time with the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, five nights a week from January 9. 

upcycled items, plants, and tiny 

fundraisers for community 

projects. 

The Art of Banksy 

Until January 27, 10am-5pm 

Te Pae 

This is your chance to see more 

than 150 pieces of original and 

authenticated Banksy artworks, 

including pieces that made 

him famous, such as Girl with 

Balloon. Part of a 10-year global 

tour. Entry $35. 

Lyttelton Farmers Market 

January 3, 10am-1pm 

London St, Lyttelton 

Head through the tunnel to 

the bustling farmers market, 

held every Saturday. Stretch 

your legs after the Christmas 

festivities and soak up the 

vibrant atmosphere. Shop for 

tasty treats, fresh vegies and 

smallgoods. 

National U19 Women’s Cricket 

Tournament 

January, 4-11 

Lincoln University 

Watch the very best female 

youth cricketers in the 

country compete in one of six 

tournaments hosted by Lincoln 

this summer. See future White 

Ferns in action. 

National U19 Men’s Softball 

Championship 

January 8-11 

Dynasty Ballpark 

Support Canterbury on home 

soil after a fourth-place finish 

last year and see the country’s 

top U19 men’s softball players 

pitted against each other at the 

nationals. 

Anthony Harper Summer Theatre 

From January 9, Wed-Sun 

7-8.30pm 

Archery Lawn, Botanic Gardens 

Calling all elves, orcs and 

halflings! Buckle up for a 

glorious journey into Middle 

Earth. Rollicking Entertainment 

returns with three actors 

and a musician attempting 

the impossible – to retell the 

famous Lord of the Rings 

trilogy in one outrageous live 

experience. Pack a picnic, 

bring chairs or blankets. Free, 

koha gratefully accepted. 

Best enjoyed by ages 12 and 

over. For dates, visit www. 

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Kāi Tahu and Anne Noble: Unutai 

e! Unutai e! 

Until April 19 

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna 

o Waiwhetū 

See what prompted Ngāi Tahu 

to take action against the Crown 

over the deteriorating state 

of freshwater. Developed by 

Dunedin Public Art Gallery 

in collaboration with Ngāi 

Tahu leaders and acclaimed 

photographer Anne Noble, the 

exhibition uses strong imagery 

to highlight the realities facing 

our waterways. 

There are many places on 

your backdoor step to take the 

family for a day out – at little or 

no cost. Here’s our pick 

Hinewai Reserve 

Hinewai Reserve lies a short 

drive east of Akaroa and 

sprawls across more than 

125ha. Encompassing valleys 

and ridges, streams and 

waterfalls, and a mosaic of 

established and regenerating 

native forest, Hinewai Reserve 

offers about 20km of signposted 

walking tracks and 

expansive views over the 

Pacific Ocean, Akaroa Harbour, 

the hills and bays of Banks 

Peninsula, and the distant 

Southern Alps. Entry is free, 

dogs are not permitted. 

Riccarton Bush 

Riccarton Bush is the only area 

of podocarp forest remaining 

in Christchurch. Visitors can 

marvel at trees that have stood 

for as long as 600 years and 

explore nearly 900m of flat, 

accessible pathways. 

Orton Bradley Park 

Orton Bradley Park is a private 

650ha rural property situated 

on the southern shores of 

Lyttelton Harbour open 365 

days a year. The famioly 

friendly park features large 

open spaces with 25km of 

walking tracks catering to all 

ages and abilities. The property 

has a large children’s adventure 

playground, with flying fox. 

Entry is $5 per adult, $1 per 

child, to a maximum of $10 per 

car load. 

Corsair Bay 

The bay has a small, shelly 

beach only 10min drive from 

Lyttelton. It is well suited to a 

family picnic. Check the water 

quality at www.lawa.org.nz 

before swimming. Changing 

rooms and picnic tables are 

available. 

Devils Punchbowl Falls 

A little further afield, this 

beautiful waterfall is a twohour 

drive from Christchurch. 

Located near Arthurs Pass 

Village, there reasonably steep 

45min walk. The waterfall can 

still be viewed from further 

away after a 10min flat walk 

from the village. 

Diamond Harbour 

If you don’t feel like driving 

to Diamond Harbour, grab 

the ferry from Lyttelton – you 

might even spot some native 

Hector’s Dolphins playing in 

the wake. A ferry fare is $5 for 

an adult with a Metrocard or 

$6 without. Pack a picnic and 

head out on the Coastal Cliffs 

Walkway which follows the 

foreshore between Church Bay, 

Diamond Harbour and Purau. 

The Bridle Path 

Walk in historic footsteps 

– and get fit – on this route 

constructed in 1850 for 

Canterbury’s first European 

settlers travelling between 

Lyttelton and Christchurch. 

From the main Bridal Path 

route there is access to many 

other walks, including the 

Barnett Park Cave Loop and the 

Crater Rim Walkway. 

Roto Kohatu Reserve and The 

Groynes 

Roto Kohatu Reserve is nestled 

in the north-west of the city 

with two manmade lakes, Tahi 

and Rua. The freshwater lakes 

are an important habitat for 

wildlife and are popular for 

outdoor activities including 

walking, swimming and 

kayaking. The Groynes is a 

great place for a family day 

out, with lots of walking tracks, 

fishing spots, picnic areas, 

playgrounds and a large dog 

exercise park. 

Little River Rail Trail 

The 46km trail is a cycleway 

and walkway running from 

Hornby to Little River. The 

route follows much of the Little 

River Branch railway line, 

which operated from 1875-1967. 

The trail skirts past the massive 

flanks of the ancient volcanoes 

that make up Banks Peninsula, 

and hugs the shoreline of Te 

Waihora Lake Ellesmere and 

its smaller neighbour, Te Roto o 

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NEWS The Star, December 26, 2025 | 5 

Turning Christmas day duds into Boxing Day wins 

BY GEOFF SLOAN 

If your Christmas gift didn’t 

quite hit the mark this season, 

you are not alone. 

The pressure of festive 

spending can lead to hurried 

purchases, and not every 

present ends up being a winner. 

Last year, Trade Me reported 

almost 5000 unwanted gifts had 

been listed on its platform by 

mid-morning on Boxing Day. 

A survey of about 3600 

Trade Me members found 46% 

admitted receiving at least 

one unwanted gift, with 19% 

planning to list unwanted items 

for sale. 

The most 

common 

unwanted gifts 

listed online 

include clothing, 

home décor, 

cosmetics, 

watches and 

jewellery. 

If you are not Corinne Haines 

planning to resell 

an unwanted item, don’t throw 

it out or leave it gathering dust 

– there are plenty of options for 

donating, re-gifting or upcycling 

so a gift doesn’t end up in 

landfill. 

Many charities run op shops, 

which can be a guilt-free way 

to pass your gift on to someone 

who will appreciate it. 

City Missioner Corinne 

Haines said their op shops 

and foodbank depend on 

community donations. 

“Our food and goods go to 

people who really need them 

City Mission op shop retail manager Melissa Brakel with donated items which will be distributed to families in need. 

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN 

and want them so it’s a lovely 

idea that something unwanted 

goes where it is very much 

appreciated.” 

Haines said 2025 had been 

harder than usual for many 

clients due to the rising cost 

of living, a lack of suitable 

housing and tighter access to 

Government support in some 

areas. 

“We know January will be 

tough for some families who 

have spent all they had, and 

more, to survive Christmas and 

New Year,” she said. 

For those wanting to make 

some extra cash, Trade Me 

remains a popular option. 

Research shows 46% of Kiwis 

wouldn’t be offended if someone 

on-sold their gift, while 35% said 

they had “mixed feelings”. 

Facebook Marketplace is 

another option and includes a 

handy ‘hide from friends’ filter 

– ideal if you don’t want the giftgiver 

spotting your listing. 

Consumer guides suggest 

several practical options if you 

aren’t planning to sell your 

unwanted items. 

One approach 

is a random act 

of kindness – give 

the unwanted 

item to someone 

in need. 

Re-gifting 

is another 

increasingly 

popular option. Abby Damen 

Put the gift 

aside for a future birthday or 

event, making sure it’s suitable 

for the next recipient. 

It is important to keep track 

of who gave what, to avoid 

accidentally re-gifting a present 

back to its original giver, 

which could make for a frosty 

reception. 

If you have a good relationship 

with the gift giver, returning or 

exchanging the item may be an 

option. 

While slightly awkward, it 

could be easier than dodging 

questions about why you’ve 

never been seen wearing the 

orange turtleneck sweater they 

bought you. 

However, Consumer NZ 

communications and campaigns 

adviser Abby Damen said while 

consumers have strong rights 

for faulty goods, exchanging 

unwanted items is not normally 

possible. 

“Retailers aren’t legally 

required to provide refunds 

if you change your mind,” she 

said. 

Boxing Day has cemented 

itself as one of the busiest 

shopping days in New Zealand 

and Damen said shoppers 

should do their research and 

plan ahead to avoid impulse 

buys they might later regret. 

“Savvy shoppers should have 

a game plan to avoid falling 

for the sales hype and buying a 

dud.” 

Online tools such as PriceSpy 

can help track prices and 

compare deals across retailers, 

saving time and money. 

Consumer NZ’s own product 

testing shows price is not always 

an indicator of quality. 

“Just because something is 

discounted doesn’t mean it’s a 

good deal,” Damen said. 

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The Way 

We Were 

J Diver with the shell clock on his St Albans garage in 1962; Parks and Reserves staff hoeing around the Victoria Square 

floral clock in 1964. Below left – painters Russell Campbell, Bert Reilly and Peter Robinson giving the Victoria St clock a 

facelift in 1987. 

PHOTOS: CHRISTCHURCH STAR, CANTERBURYSTORIES.NZ 

The countdown to 2026 is on. 

Christchurch has a diverse 

history of public clocks, some 

of them gone to the annals of 

time, others still ticking. 

First up is the Victoria 

Clock Tower, designed by 

Benjamin Mountford and 

built in 1860. It was relocated 

to Victoria St in 1930. 

The year before, the 

Edmonds Clock Tower on 

Madras St was gifted to 

the city by philanthropist 

Thomas Edmonds as part of 

a riverbank beautification 

scheme. It still stands. 

The landmark art moderne 

style Municipal Electricity 

Department building was 

built in 1939, with its hexagonal 

clock (below) replaced 

in 1960 (right). The building 

was demolished post-earthquakes 

in 2012, as was the 

Government Life building 

in Cathedral Square and its 

digital clock and temperature 

gauge. 

In 1953, the floral clock in 

CLOCKS 

Victoria Square was donated 

to the city. It takes up to 7000 

plants to adorn its everchanging 

8.5m-diameter face. 

The Government Life building clock in 

Cathedral Square in 1964. Right – the 

Edmonds Clock Tower on the corner of 

Oxford Tce and Madras St in 1941. 

Meet the robot protecting the harbour from pests 

Environment Canterbury’s 

coastal team can now tackle 

new areas of Whakaraupō 

Lyttelton Harbour for 

surveying and marine pest 

control, thanks to a robot from 

Kiwi tech company Boxfish 

Robotics and Earth Sciences NZ. 

Every year, ECan undertakes 

biosecurity surveillance at 

four ports and harbours across 

Canterbury, searching for invasive 

marine species that can 

damage New Zealand's marine 

biodiversity. 

One of the biggest threats is 

Sabella spallanzanii, the Mediterranean 

fanworm. 

The inner harbour is a hot 

spot for the fanworm, which 

can damage boats and smother 

native species. 

The robot, a Boxfish remote 

operated vehicle is joystickcontrolled 

and equipped with 

The Boxfish 

remote controlled 

vehicle uses AI 

to detect pest 

species like the 

Mediterranean 

fanworm. 

PHOTO: ECAN 

cameras and a manipulator 

arm. 

Working like an underwater 

drone, it streams 4K video in 

real time for accurate identification, 

uses AI to detect pest 

species and a mechanical arm 

to grip, rotate, and remove 

invasive species from underwater 

structures – all without 

sending divers into hazardous 

conditions. 

“The ROV gives us a safer, 

more efficient method for 

marine pest control,” said ECan 

coastal response and readiness 

lead Emma Parr. 

“Using it to access areas 

unsafe for divers, allows us 

to remove sabella where we 

previously couldn’t. This 

technology opens up new 

possibilities for managing 

marine pests in challenging 

environments.” 

ECan is working to 

contain fanworm within the 

inner harbour and reduce 

populations, with removal 

efforts up to four times a year 

in collaboration with Lyttelton 

Port Company and Biosecurity 

New Zealand. High-risk areas 

include Te Ana Marina, Cashin 

Quay, and Magazine Bay 

marina. 

A harbour-wide survey in 

2023 showed less fanworm 

spread outside the inner 

harbour. ECan is optimistic 

about minimising its 

impact on the wider marine 

environment. 

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FOOD 

Loving those 

leftovers 

Make the most of your all your 

Christmas leftovers with these 

delicious recipes 

LEFTOVER TURKEY CURRY 

Crave spice after the 

traditional Christmas lunch? 

Want to turn your leftover 

turkey into a whole new dish? 

This tasty turkey tikka masala is 

for you. 

Ingredients 

sunflower oil 

1 onion, finely chopped 

3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated 

1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled 

and finely grated 

1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 

1 tsp cumin seeds 

1 tsp ground coriander 

½ tsp paprika 

½ tsp ground turmeric 

½ tsp garam masala 

1 tbsp tomato purée 

400g can passata or chopped tomatoes 

1 tbsp mango chutney 

100ml cream 

2 tbsp natural yogurt (optional) 

about 600g leftover roast turkey cut into 

large chunks 

chopped coriander 

toasted flaked almonds, steamed rice 

and garlic naan breads, to serve 

Method 

• Heat the oil in a casserole 

dish or shallow pan over a 

medium heat, and fry the onions 

for 10-12 mins until golden. 

• Stir in the garlic, ginger, chilli 

and all the spices, and cook for 

2 mins more until the mixture 

resembles a paste. 

• Stir in the tomato purée, 

passata or chopped tomatoes 

and mango chutney, and bring 

to a simmer. Cook for a further 

10 mins. 

• Stir in most of the cream and 

the yogurt, if using, and return 

the mixture to a simmer. 

• Add the turkey and continue 

to simmer until the turkey is 

piping hot. Remove from the 

heat, drizzle over the remaining 

cream and stir through briefly. 

• Scatter over some coriander 

and flaked almonds, and serve 

with the rice and naan breads on 

the side. 

CHRISTMAS LUNCH PATTIES WITH 

GOCHUJANG MAYO 

Eliminate Christmas food 

waste with these easy patties. 

Filled with leftover roasties, veg, 

stuffing and meats, they make a 

great brunch on Boxing Day. 

Ingredients 

200g leftover roast potatoes, finely 

chopped 

150g leftover cooked carrots or swede, 

finely chopped 

150g leftover cooked Brussels sprouts, 

finely sliced 

100g leftover cooked stuffing, finely 

chopped or crumbled 

50g leftover cooked cabbage or 2 tbsp 

kimchi 

1 garlic clove, grated 

1 tsp grated ginger 

a splash of Tabasco 

100g leftover cooked sausages, finely 

chopped 

100g leftover roast turkey meat, shredded 

or finely chopped 

50g cheese, grated (any kind) 

2 tbsp bread sauce or mayonnaise 

1 tbsp chopped herbs 

3 tbsp plain flour 

3 tbsp semolina flour (or use an extra 2 

tbsp plain flour) 

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil 

2 tbsp rapeseed oil 

For the gochujang mayonnaise 

6 tbsp mayonnaise 

2-3 tbsp gochujang 

1⁄2 lime zested, plus 1-2 tbsp juice 

Method 

• Heat the oven to 200C or 180C 

fan-forced. 

• To make the gochujang mayo, 

whisk together the mayonnaise, 2 

tbsp gochujang and the lime zest 

and juice. Taste and add another 

1 tbsp gochujang if you prefer 

more spice. Set aside. 

• To make the patties, mash 

the potatoes well in a large bowl 

using a potato masher or fork. 

• Add the carrots or swede, 

sprouts and stuffing and mash to 

combine. 

• Stir in the cabbage or kimchi 

and season well. 

• Stir in the garlic, ginger, 

Tabasco, sausages, turkey, cheese, 

bread sauce or mayonnaise and 

herbs, mixing everything well 

until evenly combined. 

• Put the flours in a second 

shallow bowl. 

• Lightly oil your hands, and 

mould handfuls of the patty 

mixture into burger-sized patties. 

If they start to fall apart, add 

a little more bread sauce or 

mayonnaise. 

• Lightly dust the patties in the 

flour mixture, then flatten them 

slightly between your palms. 

• When all the mixture has 

been used (you should have 

about six to eight patties), heat 

the sesame and rapeseed oils in 

a heavy-bottomed frying pan or 

skillet over a medium heat. 

• Fry the patties undisturbed 

for 2-3 mins, until they have a 

golden crust (you’ll need to do 

this in batches). Carefully flip and 

fry for another couple of minutes 

on the other side until golden. 

• Transfer the fried patties to a 

baking tray and bake in the oven 

for 5 mins until deeply golden 

and crisp on the outside, and 

cooked through. 

• Serve with the gochujang 

mayo. 

REFRIED ROASTIES 

Use up potatoes left over 

from Christmas and make these 

refried roasties with pickled 

onions and thyme. Ideal for a 

Boxing Day buffet. 

Ingredients 

3 tbsp olive oil 

10 small pickled onions, cut in half 

½ tsp cayenne 

a few thyme sprigs, leaves picked 

500g leftover cooked roast potatoes 

Method 

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large 

frying pan over a medium heat, 

add the pickled onions and fry 

for 3-4 mins until they get nicely 

caramelised. 

• Add the cayenne and thyme 

leaves, then tip the roasties into 

the pan along with another 1 tbsp 

oil. 

• Use the back of a wooden 

spoon to squash each one slightly. 

Leave alone for 3-4 mins to fry 

and get extra crisp on one side, 

then give them a good toss. 

• Add the remaining oil, toss 

and fry again for extra crispiness. 

Don’t worry if they fall apart 

a little, the scuffed bits will get 

extra crisp. 

• Season to taste and serve 

warm with your Christmas 

leftovers. 

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FOOD The Star, December 26, 2025 | 9 

Out of the box ideas for the barbecue 

The lazy days after the frantic 

festive season are perfect for 

breaking out the barbie 

SLOW COOKED BBQ BEEF BRISKET 

Serves 4-6 

Splendid for a summer 

gathering, this slow cooked beef 

is finished off on the barbecue for 

a succulently smokey brisket. 

Ingredients 

1-1.2kg beef brisket 

2 tsp ground paprika 

1 onion, sliced 

3 cloves garlic, minced 

½ cup smokey barbecue sauce 

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 

2 Tbsp honey 

1 ½ cups beef stock 

2 sprigs rosemary 

Method 

• Preheat your oven to 145°C 

bake. Season the beef with salt 

and pepper, sprinkle over the 

paprika and rub it into the beef. 

• Bring a drizzle of oil to 

medium-high heat in a large 

oven-proof dish. Cook the onions 

and garlic for 4-5 minutes or until 

translucent. 

• Add the barbecue sauce, 

Worcestershire, honey and beef 

stock and bring up to a simmer. 

• Nestle the seasoned beef into 

the dish and add the rosemary. 

•Cover and place in the oven to 

cook for 3-3 ½ hours or until tender, 

basting every hour. Reserve 

the pan juices. 

• Preheat your BBQ to medium 

heat and brush with oil. 

•Place the beef on the BBQ 

and cook for 5-8 minutes on 

each side or until browned and 

caramelised. 

• Transfer the beef to a plate or 

board, cover and set aside to rest 

for 15-20 minutes before slicing. 

• Serve with the reserved pan 

juices. 

KOREAN-INSPIRED BBQ BEEF 

Serves 4 

Mouth watering Koreaninspired 

barbecue beef is the 

meal you’ll want to be making 

every day of the week! 

Ingredients 

½ apple, peeled and cored 

1 onion 

3 cloves garlic 

3 Tbsp soy sauce 

1 Tbsp mirin 

1 Tbsp brown sugar 

400g beef sirloin, thinly sliced 

2 carrots, thinly sliced 

3 spring onion, sliced 

¼ cup sesame seeds, toasted 

Method 

• Blitz the apple, half the 

onion, garlic, soy sauce, mirin 

and brown sugar in a blender 

or with a hand mixer until 

smooth. Pour the mixture into 

a large bowl. 

• Slice the remaining onion 

and add to the mixture along 

with the beef, carrots and two 

spring onions. Stir until well 

combined, cover and marinate 

in the fridge for at least 30 minutes 

or overnight. 

• Bring a large grill pan, frying 

pan or barbecue to high 

heat. Drizzle or brush with oil 

and cook the beef for 5 minutes 

or until cooked through. 

• Garnish with remaining 

spring onion and toasted sesame 

seeds. 

• Serve and enjoy while hot. 

MOROCCAN SPICED LAMB KOFTAS 

Serves 12 

Cooked on the barbecue, these 

Moroccan spiced lamb koftas are 

great for feeding a family. Fresh 

herbs and pomegranate make 

these extra flavourful. 

Ingredients 

500g lamb mince 

½ onion, grated 

1 Tbsp Moroccan spice mix 


¼ cup fresh herbs, roughly chopped (we 

used mint and coriander) 

Hummus of your choice 

Pomegranate arils 

Method 

• Bring a BBQ or grill pan to 

medium-high heat and brush 

with oil. 

• In a large bowl combine 

lamb mince, onion, Moroccan 

spice mix, garlic and half of the 

fresh herbs. Season with salt 

and pepper and mix until well 

combined. 

• Divide the mixture into 12 

and shape onto soaked skewers. 

• Grill the koftas for 6-8 minutes 

or until cooked through. 

• Serve the grilled koftas with 

hummus and garnish with 

pomegranate and the remaining 

herbs. 

BARBECUE CORN RIBS WITH 

CHIPOTLE MAYO 

Serves 4 

You won’t be able to keep your 

hands off these barbecue corn 

ribs dipped in chipotle mayo. 

Ingredients 

4 corn cobs 

2 Tbsp Mexican spice mix 


½ cup mayonnaise 

1 lime 

3 Tbsp chipotle 

½ onion, sliced and fried 

Large handful coriander, chopped 

Method 

• Preheat your barbecue to 

medium-high heat. 

• Prepare the corn by using a 

sharp knife to trim off the ends. 

Cut each cob in half crosswise 

and snap if necessary to break 

through the core. 

• Stand the corn cob halves 

upright and cut in half then lie 

flat and cut each in half again, to 

make 8 ribs per cob. 

• In a large bowl combine 

Mexican spice mix, garlic and a 

generous drizzle of olive oil. 

• Season with salt and pepper 

and mix well to combine. 

•Add the corn and toss to 

combine. 

•Brush the barbecue with oil 

and grill the corn for 8-10 minutes 

or until lightly charred. 

• To make the chipotle mayo, 

combine mayonnaise, lime 

zest and juice and chipotle in a 

small bowl and mix until well 

combined. 

• Garnish the corn ribs with 

fried onion and coriander and 

serve alongside the chipotle 

mayo. 

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Celebrity cricket clash to launch 

pavilion fundraising campaign 

BY KEES CHALMERS 

A fundraising campaign to rebuild the 

Sumner Sports Pavilion will start in 

February, headlined by a star studded 

rugby vs cricket T20 match. 

The cross-code game will be held at St 

Leonards Park on February 5, with the 

first ball bowled at 3pm. 

All Blacks head coach and Sumner 

identity Scott Robertson will lead 

the celebrity line-up, which includes 

Canterbury icon Robbie Deans, Magicians 

pace bowler Gabby Sullivan and former 

Black Fern Helen Mahon-Stroud. 

Former White Fern Lesley Murdoch will 

MC the event. 

“It's a great way to celebrate our 

community as well as have a bit 

of fun and raise some cash,” said 

campaign lead Amy Carter. 

Carter said more athletes would 

be announced as the game draws 

nearer. 

In November 2024, the Waihoro- 

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote 

Community Board approved 

Sumner Sports Pavilion Inc’s 

application to renew its lease at St 

Leonards Park and to remove the existing 

pavilion to make way for a new one. 

Since then, a project team has been 

working towards launching the campaign, 

progressing the design process and 

securing resource consent, which was 

granted in August. 

The demolition of the current pavilion 

and construction of a new one is estimated 

to cost about $3 million. 

Carter said the group had already 

invested about $500,000 into the project 

and was pursuing grants, crowdfunding 

and events as fundraising opportunities. 

Amy Carter 

It is hoped the rebuild of the Sumner Sports Pavilion 

will start after the 2026 rugby season. PHOTO: CCC 

Demolition work would ideally start 

right after the 2026 rugby season, she said, 

but would depend on fundraising progress. 

Carter said upgrading the pavilion, home 

to Sumner rugby and cricket clubs, was 

long overdue and had been needed 

since before the earthquakes. 

“It’s just no longer fit for purpose 

and it’s far from meeting seismic 

strengthening requirements as 

well,” she said. 

The building was also unable 

to accommodate for either club’s 

growing female player base. 

The new pavilion will include 

changing rooms for women, match 

officials and people with disabilities, 

and a commercial kitchen. 

The building’s conceptual design has 

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way on detailed plans ahead of a building 

consent application. 

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The new pavilion is intended to be a 

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Evolution not 

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Motoring with Bob Nettleton 

Rating out of 10: Performance 7, Handling 8, Build Quality 8, Comfort 8, Passenger and Load Space 9, 

Value for money 7, Fuel Economy – On road test average, 8.9L/100km, Safety, ANCAP crash rating, Five star 

Price: $77,300 

Overall points out of 10: 8 

One of the more interesting 

recent arrivals is the fourthgeneration 

Škoda Superb 

wagon, which takes an 

evolutionary rather than 

revolutionary path, building on 

the strengths of its acclaimed 

predecessor — no small feat 

given the high bar it set. 

The only area where there’s 

less is in the range itself, now 

trimmed to just two models. 

The entry-level variant tested 

here starts at $77,300, with a 

$9k step up to the Sport Line. 

While significantly more 

expensive than its predecessor, 

this latest Superb now competes 

in a price bracket alongside 

several well-priced rivals. 

Still, as one of the few 

genuine large wagons left in the 

market, Škoda believes it can 

command a premium. 

Slightly larger in every 

dimension than its predecessor, 

the new Superb faces its rivals 

with a smartly evolved design 

and a suite of new technologies. 

A modern powertrain and 

improved aerodynamics make 

it more efficient, while the 

clean, spacious interior makes 

greater use of sustainable 

materials. 

In fourth-generation trim, 

the Superb features features 

a distinctive octagonal grille 

and sharply drawn LED Matrix 

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A 195kw 2.0 litre turbo petrol 

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refinement, sprinting from 

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The Superb has grown by 

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To advertise: Phone 379 1100 or email star.class@starmedia.kiwi 

027 4231 538 

Re Roofing 

Roof Repairs 

• Approved Age Concern 

provider 

• Over 30 years experience 

• Licensed Building Practitioner 

N A BARRELL 

ROOFING LTD 

Ph: 0275 389 415 

Email: nabroofing@xtra.co.nz 

TRADES & SERVICES 

landscaping 

25 Years experience 

• Landscape construction and 

garden maintenance 

• Residential & light commercial 

• Garden makeovers 

For a proFessional job call 

ross legg 027 222 0388 

email revivelandscaping23@gmail.com 

WINDOW TINTING 

tintawindow 

advanced film solutions 

99% uv block 

fade protection 

heat control 

reduce glare 

25 Years Experience 

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts 

03 365 3653 0800 368 468 

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 

FENCING 

Quality timber fencing - 

gates & repairs. Timber 

decking. Ph Ryan 027 

951 8892 

privacy films 

frosting designs 

non-darkening films 

Workmanship Guaranteed 

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films 

UV 

block 

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain BUILDING AND property 

. A+ LAWN Clearance, CCTV maintenance. No job too 

MOWING Inspections, Remedy & small. 40 years 

Christchurch, Mowing 

Repair. CDDL Services experience. Ph 027 497 

& Weed Whacking. Ltd. Ph: 0800 487 453 8322. david.cartwright@ 

xtra.co.nz 

Ph: 0274 115 744. BRICK & BLOCK LAYING 

Email: m.gillette1234 All restoration work and 

@gmail.com 

new work plus TEAM TURF 

foundations, Ph 342 

For all your artificial turf 

A CARPENTER Licensed 9340 or 021 853 033. 

requirements. 

Building Practitioner no. BRICKLAYER George Residential or 

100981. All carpentry & Lockyer, Governors Bay. commercial. 

building repairs & UK trained with over 40 teamturf.co.nz 

maintenance. 

years exp. Smaller jobs Christchurch installers. 

Alterations & property & brick repairs preferred. Grow Landscape 

upgrades. Laundries / No job too small. 027 

bathroom / kitchens 684 4046 E: 

021 034 5504 

replaced. Specialising in georgelockyer@xtra.co. 

replacement of all rotten nz 

CARPET LAYING Exp. 

timber, fascia boards, 

Repairs, uplifting, 

windows, windowsills BUILDER Qualified 50 relaying, restretching. 

etc. John Sandford, Ph yrs exp. Bathrooms, Phone John on 0800 

329 4616, mob 027 518 Kitchens, Renovations, 003 181, 027 240 7416 

9598 

Repairs & Extensions jflattery@xtra.co.nz 

johnsandford2@gmail.c Free quotes. Discount 

om 

for pensioners. Ph Mike 

COMPUTERS - TVs - 

03 980 9771 or 027 

CCTV Computer - 

AAA HANDYMAN 2266 930 

Repairs, Sales, Virus 

licensed carpenter LBP, 

BUILDER New builds, Removal, Internet. TV - 

all property and building 

alterations, decks, Stereo installs, Setup. 

maintenance, repairs, 

fencing. 30 years in the CCTV - 35 yrs exp. Ph 

bathroom/shower 

trade has given me Paul 027 405 3888 

installations, with free 

ability to build to a high 

quotes. 03 387 0770 or standard. Free quotes. 

027 245 5226 Ph Brent 027 241 7471. 

ciey@xtra.co.nz 


BEST BATHROOMS Full 

renovation specialists, 

LBP builder. Free quote, 

all building property 

maintenance. Ph 387- 

0770 or 027 245 5226 

ciey@xtra.co.nz 



BUILDER - 

LICENSED 

Available for 

alterations, additions, 

repairs, decks, 

bathroom alterations, 

aluminium window & 

door replacements. 

Free quotes. Over 30 

years in industry. 

Prompt, reliable, 

quality workmanship. 

Ph Ian on 

021 350 509. 




GARDENER 

AVAILABLE 

for weeding, pruning, 

regular garden 

maintenance, rubbish 

removed. Experienced 

& qualified. 

Ph Richard 

0274 918 234 

GARDENING, lawn 

work 

mowing, gutter cleaning 

Residential and 

commercial work. North 

and West CHCH. Phone 

Will on 021 140 0977 

H2O SOLUTIONS 

Renovations, New 

Houses, Hot Water 

Cylinders, Kitchens, 

Bathroom Upgrades, 

Laundries, General 

Maintenance, Water 

Filters. Phone Mark 027 

869 0026 

HOME SERVICE All 

general property repair & 

maintenance, Artificial 

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. 

House & Garden 

Property Services Ltd 

Tree & hedge trimming 

Gardening 

Landscaping 

Gutter cleaning 

All aspects of property maintenance 

CALL US 03 260 4499 


JCM DIRECT TYRES 

provides quality tyres, 

both new and used, 

expert fitting, and fast, 

reliable service. Trusted 

to ensure your vehicle’s 

safety and performance 

with reliable products 

and professional care. 

8c Birmingham Drive - 

call 03 343-0099 

LANDSCAPING Paving, 

Lawns, Irrigation, 

Decking, Fencing. Kanga 

& small digger services. 

Check out Squire 

Landscaping on 

Facebook. FREE 

QUOTES. Ph Arthur 347- 

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 

PAINTING Exterior 

experts. Free quotes. 

Int/ext & roof painting 

Family run business, 

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 


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 



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 

PLUMBER Friendly, 

certified local expert in 

plumbing, gas & 

drainage. Guaranteed 

top-quality work. Call 

Waterloo Plumbing 022 

630 7639 

PLUMBER Highly 

experienced Plumber. 

Exceptional service. 

Ready to help with all 

your plumbing needs. 

Call today! MJ Plumbing 

Ltd 021 109 2397 

PLUMBER Do you need 

a reliable plumber? 

Quality and timely 

services. No job too big 

or small. Phone V 

Plumbing Ltd. 022 351 

4125 

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 

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 

TREE SERVICES Free 

quotes 20+ yrs exp. 

Tree, hedge or shrub - 

reduction, shaped or 

removed. Ph/text Paul 

The Branch Manager 

027 431 4720 

Hair & Beauty 

ANNE’S HAIR & BEAUTY 

HAIRDRESSER & BEAUTY THERAPIST 

Qualified, 25 years Experience. 

Registered & Licensed Home Salon 


For an appointment phone 

03 310 6890 or 

021 298 3957 

TREE SERVICES 

Pensioner discounts. 

Tree & hedge reduction. 

Professional advice. 

Stump grinding and Colombo 

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 

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 

HEALTH Boost your 

wellbeing at Marshall’s 

Health & Natural 

Therapy. Quality health 

SPOUTING CLEANING 

Spouting unblocked, 

cleaned out & flushed 

out. Call Greg 03 384 

supplements, herbal 

dispensary, natural 

2661 or 027 616 0331. 

skincare, and expert 

naturopathic advice. 

Visit us today for a 

TILING healthier, happier you! 

Floor & walls. Marshalls Health & 

Kitchen & splashback Natural Therapy. 101 

specialist. Seaview Road, New 

No job too small. Brighton. Ph 03 388 

35 yrs exp. 5757. Shop instore or 

Free quotes online: 

www.marshallshealthsh 

Ph 0274 833 887 op.co.nz 

7”, 45’s, singles, eps 

records wanted, any 

amount top prices paid. 

Pennylane Records, 430 

Street, 

Sydenham, ring Dave 

021 222 6144, 7 days 

A+ ALL whiteware 

wanted. Same day 

service, cash paid for 

freezers, fridges, 

washing machines, 

ovens. Also buying 

furniture & h/hold 

effects. Anything 

considered. Ph Dave 

027 66 22 116 

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. 

direct 

cremation 

(includes committal) 

$2,200 GSt 

inclusive 

0800 27 28 29 

www.mainlandcrematorium.co.nz 

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 

PERSONAL 

MALE, 64 seeks 

intimate lady playmate. 

Any age / size. Ph 021 

146 8156 


FUNERAL DIRECTORS 

WANTED 

WANTED 

WANTED 

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 

WANTED 

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.


CLASSIFIEDS 

WHAT'S ON 

AT HORNBY CLUB 

The Executive, Management & Staff wish 

you all a very happy & safe festive season 

Xmas Hours 

OFFICE HOURS 

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 

26 December to 19 January 

Sunday to Thursday: 9am-4pm 

Friday & Saturday: 9am-8pm 

New Year’s Eve: 9am-8pm 

PAVILION CAFE 

CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY 

OPEN 26 Dec to 12 Jan 9am-4pm 

CHALMERS RESTAURANT 

NEW YEAR’S EVE BUFFET 

OPEN 5PM - BOOK NOW! 

CLOSED 22nd Dec to 1st Feb 

WHAT S 

ON 

To add a listing, contact 

Jo Fuller 03 379 7100 or 

027 458 8590 

jo.fuller@alliedmedia.co.nz 

NEW YEAR'S EVE 

Weds 31 Dec, 8pm 

Rock into 2026 

with 

ABSOLUT 

LINO & ANNALEA 

SHUTTLE OPERATING 

BISTRO IS OPEN 7 DAYS 

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

SUN: 1PM-7PM with limited menu 

MON: 11aM-7PM with limited menu 

202 Marine Pde - Ph 388-9416 

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz 

Members, guests & affiliates welcome 

BRIDIE’S BAR 

401 WORCESTER ST | PH (03) 260 0325 | WWW.BRIDIES.CO.NZ 

Come on down! 

17 CARMEN RD. PH. 03 349 9026 

WWW.HORNBYCLUB.CO.NZ


CLASSIFIEDS The Star, December 26, 2025 | 15 

GIG GUIDE 

Thursday 25 Dec 2025 to Wednesday 7 Jan 2026 

ARMADILLOS ISLINGTON, 670 Main 

South Rd: Sunday 4th Jan, 3pm - Lino. 

A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St: 

Thursday (Christmas Day), Friday (Boxing 

Day), Saturday, Sunday, Monday - Closed. 

Tuesday 7pm - Inner City Jam featuring open 

mic slots and jam session, all abilities and levels 

welcome, free. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm 

- Taking Back Saturday NYE: Emo & Pop 

Punk Party - Christchurch, feat TBS DJs 

spinning your favourite emo & pop-punk 

anthems into the New Year, tix $23.60+BF or 

$30+BF from moshtix.co.nz or door sales if not 

sold prior. Thursday 1st Jan, Friday 2nd Jan, 

Saturday 3rd Jan, Sunday 4th Jan - Closed. 

Monday 5th Jan 7pm - Believe It or Not Quiz, 

table bookings on 03-377-4787, all welcome 

incl dogs, free. Tuesday 6th Jan 7pm - Inner 

City Jam hosted by Tyler Robbins Inner, 

featuring open mic slots and jam session, all 

abilities and levels welcome, free. Wednesday 

7th Jan - Closed. 

AVONHEAD TAVERN, 120 Withells Rd: 

Friday 9th Jan, 7.30pm - The Party Singers. 

Monday 19th Jan, 7pm - Quiz. 

BILL'S BAR, 1 Halswell Rd: Sunday 6pm - 

A&J Karaoke. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 

7.30pm - Raisin Tooth. Thursday 1st Jan, 7pm 

- A&J Karaoke. Sunday 4th Jan, 6pm - A&J 

Karaoke. 

BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St: Friday 

4pm - DJ. Saturday 3pm - Titanic. Friday 2nd 

Jan, 4pm - DJ. Saturday 3rd Jan, 3pm - Mimic. 

CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm - Syde Hustle. 

CHAT'S BAR, 251 Travis Rd: Friday Boxing 

Day, 7pm - Dynamix. 

CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Friday 

5.30pm - Rusila; 9pm - Neon. Saturday 5.30pm 

- Double or Nothing; 9pm - Paint by Numbers. 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 5pm - Mynt 

(Skylark); 6pm - DJ Eric (Foyer); 7pm - Magic 

(Main Gaming Floor). 8.15pm - Rockabella 

(Skylark); 10.15pm - Acoustic Solution (Main 

Gaming Floor); 11.30pm - The Meaniez 

(Skylark). Friday 2nd Jan, 5.30pm - Solace; 9pm 

- Live band. Saturday 3rd Jan, 5.30pm - 

Smooth Talk; 9pm - Giant Poppies. 

COASTERS TAVERN, 1 Daniels Rd: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve - Mel & Dave’s 

Karaoke. 

DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St: Saturday 

10th Jan, 8pm - Absolute BOWIE DJ Music 

Night. 

FAT EDDIES, 1/76 Hereford St: Friday 

4.30pm - Citrus & Milk; 8pm - Oval Office; 

11.30pm - House of Groove. Saturday 1pm - 

Ants Pickard; 4.30pm - Jack & Rob Duo; 8pm 

- HeadRush; 11.30pm - Black & Gold. Sunday 

2pm - Mirrors Duo; 5.30pm - Jack Bubb. 

Monday 6pm - Josh Braden. Tuesday 7.30pm - 

Mac & Mates. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 

4.30pm - Jinx! Duo; 8pm - Mirrors; 11.30pm - 

House of Groove. Thursday 1st Jan, 5.30pm - 

Ananda & Ants Duo; 9pm - Will Luhrs. Friday 

2nd Jan, 4.30pm - Rua; 8pm - Corner Sounds; 

11.30pm - Jinx! Saturday 3rd Jan, 1pm - Josh 

Keating; 4.30pm - Lee Martin Duo; 8pm - 

Mirrors; 11.30pm - Vibe Check. Sunday 4th 

Jan, 2pm - Cantora Duo; Elly Rydge. Monday 

5th Jan, 6pm - Lauren Marshall. Tuesday 7th 

Jan, 7.30pm - Adam Hattaway. Wednesday 7th 

Jan, 8.30pm - Citrus & Milk. 

GOOD TIMES COMEDY CLUB, 224 St 

Asaph St: Friday 8pm - Boxing Day Comedy. 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 7pm - New Years 

Round-Up. Friday 2nd Jan, 10pm - Live After 

Hours. 

HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm - DnD 

Showband presents. 

KAIAPOI CLUB, Raven Quay: Wednesday 

New Year’s Eve 8pm - Tracy Rockhouse. 

MAK BAR, 1276 Main North Rd: Saturday 

- Hired Guns. 

MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St: Friday 

Boxing Day 10.30pm - Hired Guns. Saturday 

10.30pm - Dynamix. Wednesday New Year’s 

Eve 10.30pm - Mimic. Friday 2nd Jan, 10pm - 

Girl from Mars. Saturday 3rd Jan, 10.30pm - 

The Elevators. 

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB, 202 Marine 

Pde: Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm - 

Absolut (Lino & Annalea). 

OAK N FERRY, 608 Ferry Rd: Wednesday 

New Year’s Eve - Hired Guns. 

PINT & PONY, 1 Hamill Rd: Saturday 3rd, 

7.30pm - Lino & Annalea. 

RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118 Racecourse 

Rd: Friday 7.30pm - RiccStar & Steph. 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 6pm - Free Juke 

Box. 

RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75 

London St: Friday 7pm - The Edition. 

Saturday 7pm - Krakkajack. Sunday 3pm - 

Reminisce with Anthony. Wednesday New 

Year’s Eve 8pm - The Mule. Thursday 1st Jan, 

7pm - Mynt Duo. Friday 2nd Jan, 7pm - 

Spektrum. Saturday 3rd Jan, 3pm - The 

Edition. 

ROSE & THISTLE, 24 Main North Rd: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8.30pm - 

Misconduct. 

SHARKEY'S BAR & CAFE, 96 Hoon Hay 

Rd: Wednesday New Year’s Eve 7pm - 

Karaoke. Friday 2nd Jan, 7pm - Karaoke. 

Saturday 3rd Jan, 7pm. Sunday 4th Jan, 4pm - 

Open Mic & Karaoke. 

SPACE ACADEMY, 371 St Asaph St: 

spaceacademy.co.nz/live 

TAI TAPU HOTEL, 780 Old Tai Tapu Rd: 

Saturday 3rd Jan - Mandi Miller. Sunday 29th 

Mar, 1pm - Sign of the Firebird. 

TEMPS BAR, 21 Goulding Ave: Saturday 

8.30pm - Titanic. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 

8.30pm - Titanic. 

THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Friday 6pm - Lee 

Martin. Saturday 7pm - Mike Hill; 11pm - 

Neon. Sunday 5pm - Mike Hill. Monday 6pm - 

Sionna. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 6pm - Neil 

Alexander; 11pm - 12 Gauge. Thursday 1st Jan, 

7pm - Jack Bubb; Friday 2nd Jan, 6pm - Luke 

Glendining. Sunday 4th Jan, 5pm - Calian. 

Monday 5th Jan, 6pm - Sionna. Tuesday 6th 

Jan, 7pm Jamesons Irish Band. Wednesday 7th 

Jan, 6pm - Sionna. 

THE CHURCH, cnr Worcester & 

Manchester Sts: churchpub.co.nz/this-week 

THE EMBANKMENT TAVERN, 181 Ferry 

Rd: Friday 7.30pm - Open Mic. Wednesday 

New Year’s Eve - Live music. 

THE FITZ2 SPORTS BAR, 77 Stevens St: 

Saturday 7.30pm - Mel & Dave's Karaoke. 

THE MANDEVILLE TAVERN, 308 Lincoln 

Rd: Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm - 

Dynamix. 

THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd: Friday 

9.30pm - Raising Tooth. Saturday 9.30pm - Girl 

from Mars. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 9.30pm 

- Decoy Duck. 

THE OLD LEITHFIELD HOTEL, 11 Old 

Main North Rd: Sunday 2pm - Funky 

Claude. Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm - The 

Party Singers. 

THE PAPANUI, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 8pm - Simmer. 

THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd: Saturday 

7.30pm - Mandi Miller. 

THE ROCKPOOL, 85 Hereford St: 

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

THE SIDELINE SPORTS BAR, 331 

Stanmore Rd: Thursday 8th Jan, 7pm - Jam 

Night with Ritchie Gillies & Nick Buchanan. 

THE TURF, 6 Inwoods Rd: Thursday 7pm - 

Live music. 

THIRSTY ACRES, West 

Coast/Courtenay Rds, Kirwee: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve - X-Files Duo. 

WOOLSTON CLUB, 43 Hargood St: 

Wednesday New Year’s Eve 4pm - Lino. 

WUNDERBAR, Lyttelton: Wednesday New 

Year’s Eve 9pm - Party Rockin’ NYE 2025. 

Sunday 4th Jan, 7.30pm - Old Man Leudecke. 

Wednesday 7th Jan, 8pm - Dragkroka. 

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ 

‘Famous for our roasts!’ 

THE festive LINE UP 

boxing day Fri 26TH DEC: 

10.30pm-2.30am hired guns 

SAT 27th dec: 10.30PM - 2.30AM 

DYNAMIX 

NEW YEAR’S EVE WED 31ST dec: 

10.30PM - 2.30AM MIMIC 

fri 2nd jan: 10PM - 2AM 

GIRL FROM MARS 

SAT 3RD jan: 10.30PM - 2.30AM 

THE ELEVATORS 

Pool Tables | Function Rooms 

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

$12 

BREAKFAST 

Two free range 

eggs, bacon, 

sourdough bread, 

Vivace coffee 

SLAINTE 

(Cheers) 

$6 

MURPHY'S 

PINTS 

EVERY SINGLE DAY, 

ALL DAY LONG! 

$6 

MURPHY'S 

PINTS 

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS 

Treat the family! 

GREAT KID’S MENU 

ACTIVITIES ROOM 

KID’S MEALS 

ALL MAINS INCLUD 

A FREE ICE CREAM 

SUNDAE 

SENIOR'S SPECIAL 

LUNCH & DINNER 

$29 

TWO COURSES 

Soup/Roast or Roast/Dessert 

EVERY 

SINGLE 

DAY, 

ALL DAY 

LONG! 

FROM ONLY 

$13 

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: DJ 

SAT.3PM: 

27TH DECTITANIC 

FRI.4PM: DJ 

SAT.3PM: 

3RD JAN MIMIC 

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

GREAT MENU | 18 MACHINE GAMING ROOM 

BRIDIE'S BAR & BISTRO | 401 WORCESTER ST 

PH (03) 260 0325 | WWW.BRIDIES.CO.NZ

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