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Ant fan buzzing<br />
ahead of global<br />
nature challenge<br />
Ant enthusiast Patrick Rayen<br />
is busy preparing to take<br />
hundreds of the tiny insects<br />
on a nocturnal adventure as<br />
part of this year’s City Nature<br />
Challenge.<br />
The challenge from <strong>April</strong><br />
24-27, is an annual, four-day<br />
global “bioblitz” where cities<br />
compete to document plant, animal,<br />
and fungi species using the<br />
iNaturalist app.<br />
This is the eighth year<br />
Christchurch has taken part<br />
to help connect residents with<br />
nature and gather data on local<br />
urban biodiversity.<br />
Patrick, 11, is taking at least<br />
four of his ant farms to the<br />
challenge’s evening adventures<br />
event, where people will be able<br />
to<br />
The<br />
see<br />
Star,<br />
them<br />
January<br />
being<br />
23,<br />
fed.<br />
2025<br />
Species will include parrot<br />
ants, big headed ants, Suchier's<br />
meat ant and the white footed<br />
house ant.<br />
“I first started becoming interested<br />
in ants about five years<br />
ago after watching some videos<br />
on The YouTube. Star, January Then 23, I noticed 2025<br />
them crawling around in the<br />
garden at home and started trying<br />
to identify them using the<br />
iNaturalist app,” he said.<br />
Now he wants to be an entomologist<br />
and always carries test<br />
tubes when he is out and about,<br />
just in case he comes across<br />
a species he does not already<br />
have.<br />
His most exciting discovery so<br />
far was being the first person to<br />
identify the Sydney mono ant in<br />
the South Island, in August last<br />
year.<br />
“The species is now listed in<br />
the New Zealand Arthropod Collection,<br />
with his name as finding<br />
it,” said Sandra, Patrick’s mum.<br />
The public is invited to Avonside’s<br />
Climate Action Campus<br />
and the surrounding red zone<br />
land to see Patrick’s ants and<br />
find out what biodiversity they<br />
can discover at night-time.<br />
Scientists and experts will be<br />
on hand to help identify what’s<br />
found.<br />
Other fun activities arranged<br />
for the evening adventure<br />
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Patrick Rayen will be bringing his ant farms to the City Nature Challenge’s evening adventures event , giving starnews.co.nz<br />
the public an<br />
opportunity to see the insects being fed.<br />
include rock painting, light traps<br />
being set up to catch night flyers,<br />
a tour of the butterfly gardens<br />
and a scavenger hunt.<br />
Christchurch people have<br />
really got behind previous<br />
challenges.<br />
In 2024, there was a largescale<br />
effort to put the city on the<br />
international biodiversity map.<br />
More than 20,000 nature<br />
observations saw Christchurch<br />
place 26th out of 690 cities,<br />
beating the likes of Los Angeles,<br />
PHOTO: CCC<br />
Melbourne and Wellington.<br />
Last year the number of nature<br />
observations rose to more than<br />
25,000, placing Christchurch 27th<br />
out of 669 cities, with a grand total<br />
of 3.3 million observations made<br />
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A piece by artist Gwyn Hughes (above) will be auctioned off at the Art and Sculptural Exhibition. Right - I Used to Sleep at<br />
Night by Ben Reid who was one of the guest artists at the 2024 exhibition.<br />
Exhibition for a good cause<br />
Gwyn Hughes’ portrait of the The Wizard of New Zealand. Below – Hughes will be<br />
giving painting demonstrations from May 23-24 at 23 Barrington St.<br />
Not-for-profit organisation,<br />
Hōhepa Canterbury, will hold<br />
its biennial Art and Sculptural<br />
Exhibition next month.<br />
The exhibition and auction<br />
will include artwork and pieces<br />
from over 50 established and<br />
up-and-coming New Zealand<br />
artists, including Renata Przynoga<br />
and Gwyn Hughes, along<br />
with work by Hōhepa residents.<br />
The exhibition is one of<br />
the main fundraisers for<br />
Hōhepa Canterbury, which<br />
supports adults living with an<br />
intellectual disability.<br />
A VIP preview night for serious<br />
art buyers will be held on<br />
May 22 from 7-9pm, while the<br />
exhibition will run from May<br />
23-24 at 23 Barrington St.<br />
The VIP event will include<br />
bubbles, live music, live<br />
painting and a key piece by<br />
Hughes will be auctioned off.<br />
Tickets can be purchased at<br />
hōhepaART.com<br />
Hughes will also be doing live<br />
painting shows on the exhibition<br />
days from 10am to noon<br />
and 1.30-3.30pm.<br />
The proceeds from the exhibition<br />
will go to Hōhepa Wellness<br />
and Community Participation<br />
Programmes.<br />
“And the more money is<br />
raised, the more opportunity<br />
we have to support our<br />
people,” a Hōhepa Canterbury<br />
spokesperson said.<br />
Hōhepa Canterbury supports<br />
a vibrant community of people<br />
with intellectual disabilities.<br />
“Our quality, innovative<br />
services encourage them to<br />
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will become part of the<br />
Christchurch art calendar, as<br />
well as a unique opportunity to<br />
give people with a disability a<br />
voice and the chance to exhibit<br />
work alongside established<br />
artists.”<br />
At the 2024 exhibition, more<br />
than $45,000 in art was sold,<br />
showing the incredible quality<br />
of work on display.<br />
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starnews.co.nz The Star, <strong>April</strong> <strong>16</strong>, <strong>2026</strong><br />
How scared<br />
dogs can be<br />
dangerous<br />
BY JESSICA REYNOLDS<br />
Experts say reducing a dog's<br />
fear through positive early life<br />
experiences and socialisation<br />
can help prevent future fearbased<br />
attacks.<br />
The comments come as a<br />
review gets under way of<br />
dog control laws in response<br />
to an attack in Bryndwr in<br />
February that left a father and<br />
his teenage son in hospital and<br />
the fatal mauling of a<br />
62-year-old woman in<br />
Northland.<br />
SPCA New Zealand<br />
senior scientific officer,<br />
Dr Alison Vaughan, said<br />
one of the biggest risk<br />
factors for fear-based<br />
aggression in dogs is their<br />
upbringing.<br />
Fear is a “huge risk<br />
factor” in dog attacks,<br />
Vaughan said.<br />
Dogs need to gain positive<br />
early life experiences with<br />
a range of different people,<br />
animals, places and sounds<br />
in order to learn what is<br />
appropriate behaviour.<br />
“To set your dog up for<br />
success, avoid situations that<br />
put more pressure on the dog,<br />
or where the dog might feel<br />
threatened, or in pain,” she<br />
said.<br />
Dogs have “really great<br />
communication” when<br />
they feel overwhelmed or<br />
uncomfortable, including<br />
growling, excessive barking,<br />
and body language.<br />
Dogs are often “misheard”<br />
and “reprimanded” when they<br />
try to let people know they<br />
are uncomfortable by<br />
growling or barking.<br />
Instead, Vaughan<br />
said owners should pay<br />
attention to anything<br />
that might cause them<br />
to become scared, and<br />
remove it.<br />
This will show the<br />
dog how to remove<br />
itself from fearful<br />
situations, rather than<br />
become aggressive.<br />
Positive life experiences<br />
also help to “reduce a dog's<br />
susceptibility to fear”, she said.<br />
Mark Gall, grand master<br />
dog trainer and behavioural<br />
therapist at Bark Busters,<br />
has worked with aggressive<br />
Canterbury dogs for more than<br />
Alison Vaughan<br />
Mark Gall says dogs have a fight or flight response just like people. Inset – An SPCA resource to show children how a dog’s<br />
body language can indicate it is scared.<br />
25 years, and says about 90%<br />
of the time when a dog exhibits<br />
aggressive behaviour it is a<br />
fear-based reaction.<br />
“Dogs have a fight or flight<br />
response,” Gall said.<br />
“Just like people.”<br />
He said dogs don’t want to<br />
fight, but will if they don’t<br />
know any other way out of<br />
a situation. “This is why it’s<br />
important to socialise a dog<br />
from a young age.”<br />
He said canines can have<br />
many fear-based triggers, with<br />
unfamiliar dogs, people, sounds<br />
and places at the top of that list.<br />
The right training can help<br />
to desensitise dogs to these<br />
triggers and teach them to<br />
respond calmly in stressful<br />
situations.<br />
“Don’t wait for an attack to<br />
happen,” Gall said.<br />
Always seek professional help<br />
if you are concerned by a dog’s<br />
behaviour.<br />
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starnews.co.nz The Star, <strong>April</strong> <strong>16</strong>, <strong>2026</strong><br />
Kahikatea Kirkwood<br />
Intermediate School<br />
Celebrating Kahikatea Kirkwood<br />
House Captains for <strong>2026</strong><br />
Year 7 Camp<br />
Our Year 7 students have<br />
recently attended a camp at<br />
Ōnuku Marae. This is a great way<br />
for the children to get to know<br />
each other and is part of<br />
our NZ Histories<br />
programme.<br />
We learnt how to sail<br />
a sailing boat. We also<br />
visited the museum and<br />
learnt about the Te Tiriti<br />
o Waitangi – Treaty of<br />
Waitangi.<br />
“Ōnuku Marae is home to the hapū (sub-tribe) of Ngāi Tārewa<br />
and Ngāti Īrakehu. Our home has been the setting for some of<br />
the most significant and historic events seeded in the founding<br />
of our nation including the signing of the Tiriti o Waitangi<br />
(Treaty of Waitangi) by our Tīpuna (ancestors).”<br />
Ōnuku Marae website: www.onuku.nz<br />
At camp, I learnt<br />
more about Māori<br />
history and culture, both at<br />
Takapūneke and the marae.<br />
I also learnt quite a<br />
few new games which<br />
was such fun.<br />
Back row: (from left to right): Malcolm, Alexandra, Brenna, Jun Beom,<br />
Malaefou, Tatiana, Grace and Alfie<br />
House Captains for Mansfield/Hillary<br />
Brenna - Ex Wigram Primary School – Te Piki Kahu<br />
I love Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School because of all the<br />
opportunities and activities/events that we have available at school. There<br />
is such a variety of roles, and various sports opportunities you can join or<br />
belong to. This year I would like to improve my skills in netball and encourage<br />
others to experience a variety of activities. The reason why I wanted to be<br />
a House Captain was because I love the idea of helping others, not just<br />
students. I would like to develop my skills as a leader, it will be a good<br />
experience for me.<br />
Jun Beom - Ex Ilam School<br />
I like the opportunities Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate school offers and<br />
I like how we are very multi-cultural. I would like to ensure our school keeps<br />
its good reputation, so the community will see how good our school is by the<br />
experiences of our students. Being a House Captain was important for me as<br />
I wanted to be a good leader and be a positive influence on other students.<br />
House Captains for Sheppard/Freyberg<br />
Grace - Ex Lincoln Primary<br />
I love how there are so many opportunities culturally, academically and<br />
sports orientated. There is something for everyone in and out of school<br />
hours. I want to help Kahikatea Kirkwood thrive in sports this year, including<br />
CAIMS and athletics. The reason I wanted to be a House Captain is because<br />
I love cheering and encouraging other students in any and every way.<br />
I believe I have a lot of potential to be a great leader for the school.<br />
Alfie - Ex Ararira Springs Primary<br />
I like the number of opportunities there are in winter sports and leadership<br />
roles. This year I would like to ensure everyone works together. I wanted to<br />
be a House Captain so I can make my house better and it will give me more<br />
responsibility to become a better leader.<br />
House Captains for Britten/Te Kanawa<br />
Alexandra - Ex Ilam School<br />
I like the opportunities Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate provides, in<br />
particular, the Technology areas (Food, Metal, Wood, Plastics etc). I also like<br />
the diversity of the school because we get to celebrate many cultures. During<br />
my time at Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate I would like everyone to feel like<br />
the school is a safe environment, both physically and mentally. I wanted to be<br />
a House Captain because I want to lead the school with pride and make it a<br />
better place. I would like to be a good role model.<br />
Malcolm - Ex Wairarapa Cobham Intermediate and Prebbleton School:<br />
Te Kura o Taumata Kuri<br />
Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School offers great leadership<br />
opportunities and extra extension classes. I would like to try to make others<br />
feel accepted into the community and feel a sense of belonging. Sharing the<br />
workload to help make students feel a sense of purpose. I would like to keep<br />
making Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate School a fun place to belong to<br />
and I would like to be a good role model for others.<br />
House Captains for Rutherford/Batten<br />
Tatiana - Ex Wigram Primary School – Te Piki Kahu<br />
I like the wide range of opportunities that Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate<br />
School provides in extra-curricular activities. This year, I would like to see<br />
more events/activities being held during breaktimes to bring more people<br />
together, not just in sport. The reason I wanted to be a House Captain was<br />
because I would like to inspire everyone across the school and help them to<br />
feel they belong.<br />
Malaefou - Ex Gilberthorpes School<br />
What I like about Kahikatea Kirkwood Intermediate is that it is a really friendly<br />
and welcoming school. I want to make sure when there are events happening<br />
at school that everyone who gets involved enjoys it. I wanted to be a House<br />
Captain so I could help people and be a good role model for the school.<br />
I enjoyed learning<br />
about the pōwhiri<br />
where we sang to each<br />
other and then we read<br />
out speeches.<br />
We also learnt how to<br />
play traditional Māori<br />
games.<br />
I loved the Cansail<br />
and Black Cat cruise<br />
because we learnt how to<br />
put the sails up and down.<br />
We also saw a lot of<br />
dolphins and seals<br />
while on the boat.<br />
OPEN<br />
DAY<br />
We learnt about<br />
the history of the<br />
area, it was a great<br />
way to get to know<br />
each other.<br />
My favourite part<br />
was getting to play<br />
outside and enjoy the<br />
culture of the marae.<br />
I really enjoyed learning<br />
about the history of<br />
Aotearoa.<br />
We are holding an Open Day<br />
in Term 3. You are welcome<br />
to visit our newly refurbished<br />
school and have a look at our modern single cell classrooms and new library.<br />
We have carefully designed these spaces to foster creativity and help support academic<br />
excellence. Please visit our website for information about our Open Day closer to the time.<br />
You may also visit our website www.kirkwood.school.nz to view our<br />
Prospectus for further information and how to complete an online<br />
enrolment application form. Alternatively, you may contact the school<br />
office on 03 348 7718.<br />
Phil Tappenden, Principal<br />
260 Riccarton Road, Christchurch<br />
Email: school.information@kirkwood.school.nz<br />
Phone 03 348 7718<br />
www.kirkwood.school.nz
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starnews.co.nz The Star, <strong>April</strong> <strong>16</strong>, <strong>2026</strong><br />
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including plurals, can you make from the six<br />
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word. PATINA, pin, PIÑATA, pint, pit, pita, tai, TAIPAN, tan,<br />
tap, tapa, tin, tip. TODAY<br />
Good <strong>16</strong> Very Good 22 Excellent 28<br />
Solution 345: ana, ani, ant, anti, apian, apt, inapt,<br />
nap, napa, nip, nit, pain, paint, pan, pant, pat,<br />
PATINA, pin, PIÑATA, pint, pit, pita, tai, TAIPAN, tan,<br />
tap, tapa, tin, tip.<br />
27 28<br />
29 30<br />
31 32<br />
33 34<br />
Across<br />
1. Ship’s cable (6)<br />
5. Dig up (6)<br />
10. Regarding, in connection with (7)<br />
11. Probity (7)<br />
12. Longs for (6)<br />
15. Thin layer or sheen (6)<br />
<strong>16</strong>. Ruler (7)<br />
17. Coarse file (4)<br />
18. Overcome (4)<br />
19. Law (7)<br />
20. Loot (4)<br />
22. Likelihood (4)<br />
25. Degenerate (7)<br />
27. Rouse (6)<br />
28. Outburst (6)<br />
31. Deliberately vague (7)<br />
32. Prominent (7)<br />
33. Accentuate (6)<br />
34. Threats or force (6)<br />
Decoder<br />
Down<br />
2. Debts (7)<br />
3. Lying face up (6)<br />
4. Ascend (4)<br />
5. Reverberation (4)<br />
6. Building for aircraft (6)<br />
7. Communication (7)<br />
8. Attorney (6)<br />
9. Dictator (6)<br />
13. Besotted (7)<br />
14. Relate to (7)<br />
15. Sign (7)<br />
20. Frightened (6)<br />
21. Determined (7)<br />
23. Muffles (7)<br />
24. Scabbard (6)<br />
25. Determine (6)<br />
26. Rudder (6)<br />
29. Wine sediment (4)<br />
30. Employed (4)<br />
Crossword<br />
Across: 1. Hawser, 5. Exhume, 10. Apropos, 11. Honesty, 12. Yearns, 15.<br />
Patina, <strong>16</strong>. Emperor, 17. Rasp, 18. Best, 19. Statute, 20. Swag, 22. Odds,<br />
25. Deviant, 27. Awaken, 28. Tirade, 31. Evasive, 32. Salient, 33. Stress,<br />
34. Duress. Down: 2. Arrears, 3. Supine, 4. Rise, 5. Echo, 6. Hangar,<br />
7. Missive, 8. Lawyer, 9. Tyrant, 13. Smitten, 14. Pertain, 15. Portent,<br />
20. Scared, 21. Adamant, 23. Deadens, 24. Sheath, 25. Define, 26. Tiller,<br />
29. Lees, 30. Used.<br />
WordBuilder: Age, ale, are, ear, earl, egg, eggar, era, erg, gag, gage, gal,<br />
gale, gar, GARGLE, gear, gel, glare, lag, lager, LAGGER, large, lea, leg,<br />
rag, rage, rale, real, reg, regal.<br />
DECODER<br />
Each number represents a different letter of the alphabet. Write the<br />
given letters into all squares with matching numbers. Now work out<br />
which letters are represented by the other numbers.<br />
VOLUME 1<br />
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