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Cashmere Hills

‘castle’ sells

after fix up

– page 6

‘I’m not risking my life’

Threats force end to free meals

BY GEOFF SLOAN

A winner of TV’s Good as Gold

award has ended her charity

work after receiving threats of

violence from streeties.

For more than a decade,

Flow Waaka has run free

weekly community feeds in the

central city.

“They’re for anyone that’s

struggling,” she said.

For her dedication, Waaka

received the $10,000 ASB Good

as Gold award from Seven

Sharp in October last year.

But the recognition came

amid harassment, intimidation,

and threats from a group

of about 12 streeties she had

previously banned from her

meals due to their behaviour.

Waaka said the award

seemed to have to intensified

hostility towards her.

“A lot of them (streeties)

went against me because of

that. They said they're entitled

to it, not me or the kaupapa,”

Waaka told The Star.

Waaka said the money was

placed directly into her registered

non-profit charity,

Feedabro on the Road.

Ten days ago, she made the

decision to stop feeding the

homeless.

Her operation had been

based in Cathedral Square,

Latimer Square, and the Margaret

Mahy Playground.

The decision followed a

warning sent via Messenger:

“Flow, you better not turn up.”

› Continued on Page 3

Flow Waaka stopped her free feeds because of intimidation and threats of violence.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Crackdown

looms for

parking in

Cranford St

bus lanes

BY GEOFF SLOAN

Time is running out for people

parking in operational bus

lanes on busy Cranford St.

From the end of July, the city

council will start enforcing

rules it has turned a blind eye

to since the bus lanes were

introduced in 2021.

Up till now the bus lanes have

been operating on a trial basis,

so fines have not been issued,

the city council said.

The standard fine for parking

in a bus lane is $100, and there

is an additional $90 fee if a

vehicle is towed.

Earlier this month, The

Star revealed 23 cars have

been towed from Lincoln Rd

and 755 tickets issued for

vehicles illegally parking on

its operational bus lane in the

period to March 30.

The operational hours are

weekdays from 7-9am and

4-6pm – the same as Cranford St

between Innes Rd and Berwick

St.

City council acting manager

planning delivery transport,

Matt Goldring, confirmed illegal

parking on the Cranford St bus

lanes has not been enforced.

“We are currently working

with a contractor to implement

the road marking and signage

updates required for the

approved permanent bus lane”

he said.

› Continued on Page 4

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Smart home choices..........................................4

New quake sensor at stadium............................5

Whiplash study...................................................5

Cashmere Hills quake fix up sells......................6

Burnt-out house under the hammer...................7

Invention keeps babies asleep.........................13

Veteran head coach finds purpose..................16

Classified.....................................................17-19

Motoring............................................................ 19

Gig guide...........................................................23

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NEWS The Star, April 30, 2026 | 3

Waaka bows out after decade of charity

› From Page 1

The message said the group of

streeties had it in for her.

“I cancelled it and never went.

I’m not going to risk my life.”

Said Waaka on Facebook: “I

won’t be feeding the Christchurch

streeties anymore, I’m not

gonna risk my life or the life of

others.”

The 58-year-old said her two

main rules were at the centre of

the conflict.

“Don’t come to my feeds

drugged or drunk. If you do,

you’ll get banned straight away.”

Waaka said the $10,000 award

has been used to cover travel

costs across both the North and

South Islands for Feedabro,

through which she delivers free

meals to towns and communities.

“I just turn up and next minute

there’s about 50 to 60 people

there. That’s how I know it’s

needed in the area.”

Six months ago, she also

cancelled her weekly Cathedral

Square feed after one of her helpers

was assaulted.

“I got hassled by a drunk person

and then some random guy

hit a homeless man who was

helping me,” she said.

Waaka is unsure what she will

do next.

“I’m not too sure, because the

community still want me to feed

them, but I've got to think of

myself now, especially when I’m

getting targeted,” she said.

Flow Waaka’s weekly community feeds in the central city would draw large

numbers of homeless people.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Memories of husband

killed in WW2 rekindled

BY GEOFF SLOAN

More than eight decades after

losing her husband in World

War 2, Gladys Harrington was

overcome with emotion as she

laid a wreath at her Christchurch

retirement home.

Gladys attended the Bupa Cashmere

View Care Home Anzac

service on Friday.

Her husband, Flight Sergeant

John “Jock” Gold was killed in

1944 when his bomber crashed

during a training exercise.

Gladys, 102, said she thought of

Jock during the entire service.

“It brought tears today.”

Originally from Dunedin, Gladys

met Jock at a Joe Brown Town

Hall Dance in the city.

“All the girls danced together,

but he came over and asked me

to dance with him.”

She said Jock wanted to be a

pilot when he got the call-up to

enlist for WW2.

He was 21 at the time and was

posted to the Royal NZ Air Force

base at Wigram in Christchurch

in March 1942.

After completing his elementary

training, Jock was awarded

his flying badge in May 1943 and

was sent to Brighton in England.

In July 1943, he started his

advanced and night flying training.

He flew Wellington bombers

before converting to the fourengine

Short Stirling.

On April 20, 1944, when he was

23 and held the rank of Flight

Gladys Harrington, 102, with the wreath she laid at the Bupa Cashmere View Care Home on Friday. In April 1944, Gladys’ husband

Flight Sergeant John Gold, 23, was killed when his Stirling heavy bomber crashed during a training exercise. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Sergeant, Jock took off from the

RAF Stradishall base in Suffolk.

He was at the controls of his

Stirling heavy bomber for a long

night exercise.

The experienced seven-man

crew had already completed 22

training flights and had one flight

remaining before they were due

to be posted to operational duty

with No. 75 (New Zealand) Squadron

RAF the following day.

But after a successful training

flight, two engines cut out as

Jock was landing and the aircraft

plunged head-on into the runway

in front of the control tower. The

plane burst into flames.

Jock and three other New Zealand

crewmen, Flight Sergeant

William Aitken, Flight Sergeant

Godfrey Weston and Flight Sergeant

Douglas de Laney, along

with Englishman Sergeant John

Cooper were all killed instantly.

The mid-upper gunner, Frank

Hudson and rear gunner, Hector

Frew survived, escaping the

plane before it exploded.

Gladys said she was pregnant

when Jock got the call-up.

“He never saw his son.”

She was at home with her parents

when they received the bad

news about her husband.

“The world dropped – it just

was terrible.”

Gladys went on to remarry and

have another son.

“Jock told me before he left,

please if I don’t come back go on

with your life.”

Gladys has been to his grave

at the RAF Regional Cemetery in

Cambridge, England.

“Even now I can still see him in

my mind. I wonder where he is

now,” Gladys said.

In brief

Trial date set for

first responder

A senior first responder accused

of possessing child exploitation

material will stand trial later

this year. The man, whose name

and occupation are suppressed,

pleaded not guilty earlier this

year to five charges relating to

the possession and exportation

of child exploitation material.

He appeared in the district court

on Friday afternoon via audiovisual

link and has again been

remanded on bail. The trial is

scheduled for October.

Duo caught after

quickfire break-ins

Two people were caught by police

after burglaries minutes apart in

Linwood early on Tuesday. The

two break-ins of commercial

premises on the corner of

Woodham Rd and Gloucester St

happened about 1.50am. One

person was referred to Te Pae

Oranga (Iwi Community Panels),

and another to Youth Aid.

Long-term Super Round

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Officials will consider locking in

a multi-year deal for Super Rugby

Pacific’s Super Round after the

city welcomed bumper crowds

for the five matches hosted at the

Crusaders’ new Te Kaha stadium.

With more than 70,000 fans taking

in the games across the Anzac

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three-year deal to host a round

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Time is running out for cars parked illegally on an operational bus lane in

Cranford St.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Tickets and tow trucks

coming to Cranford St

› From Page 1

Goldring said work is expected

to begin in mid-May and take four

to six weeks.

There will be a two-week education

period, with warnings issued

instead of tickets.

“After this period, the bus lane

will be fully operational and

enforced,” he said.

When told by The Star enforcement

was coming, a Cranford

St resident who asked not to be

named, said the move couldn’t

come soon enough.

“I always wondered why I’ve

never seen a tow truck, ever.”

He said apart from parking,

his problem was vehicles that

“scream along” at 60km/h using

the bus lane as their own private

road.

Driving in a bus lane for more

than 50m can result in a $150 fine.

“I have to check carefully

every time I go in and out of

my driveway. I’m amazed there

hasn’t been a serious accident

yet.”

He said some residents were

frustrated Cranford St was not

made a clearway.

In November 2024, the city

council voted in favour of a

peak-hour bus lane, rejecting

a proposed clearway option –

despite 48% of public submitters

supporting it, compared with

42% who favoured the bus lane.

The city council said it wants

to prioritise public transport

and manage traffic from the

Northern Corridor.

Another resident told The Star

she had not realised the lane

was operating as a trial.

“I’ve never seen anybody get a

ticket or towed away so we just

park there.”

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New quake sensor installed at stadium

Earthquake sensing tech to allow

fast, accurate safety assessments,

has been installed inside One

New Zealand Stadium.

The sensor, called SenseiQ,

measures inter-storey drift – the

relative movement between

floor and ceiling – during an

earthquake. It then provides

information that speeds up the

process of clearing a building for

safe reoccupation.

SenseiQ was developed by

Canterbury University civil and

environmental engineering Professor

Daniel Nilsson, Emeritus

Professor Roger Nokes and Dr

Gabriele Granello, a structural

engineer and former UC post

doctoral researcher now based

in Italy.

Said Nilsson: “The sensor

measures the damage, not just

the shake, telling us straight

away how much a building has

moved – the ‘inter-storey drift’ –

allowing the building’s condition

to be assessed more quickly and

accurately.

“Traditional safety inspections

are slow and costly leading to

prolonged downtime, unnecessary

disruptions and financial

costs. We’re delighted that the

new stadium – a symbol of

Christchurch’s post-quake recovery

– is now equipped with our

device.”

Nilsson said unlike conventional

sensors that measure

only acceleration, SenseiQ captures

both inter-storey drift and

acceleration – two factors that

directly correlate to the damage

a building sustains during an

earthquake.

Daniel Nilsson, right, and Andrew Logie are part of the team that developed

SenseiQ sensors which have been installed at One New Zealand Stadium.

PHOTO: CANTERBURY UNIVERSITY

The data is available within

minutes of a seismic event. The

sensor has already measured

one very small earthquake on

April 6, of 2.4 magnitude, at the

stadium.

SenseiQ is made up of two

components, a sensor and a

target. The sensor is mounted

to the floor of a building and

the target is attached to the

corresponding ceiling.

Nilsson said by providing

precise, real-time data on a building’s

response to seismic activity,

SenseiQ enables structural engineers

to make fast and informed

estimates of building damage.

This helps building managers

make quick decisions about

reoccupation.

He predicts there will be strong

demand for the device from businesses

around New Zealand,

particularly in Wellington.

“The idea behind this technology

came from what was seen in

the aftermath of the Canterbury

earthquakes when it took a long

time for buildings to be assessed

and cleared for people to come

back to work,” said Nilsson.

UC alumni, lawyer and independent

director Andrew Logie

has also joined the Sensei Solutions

Ltd team.

In another UC connection to the

stadium, the university has just

signed an agreement with Venues

Ōtautahi, which manages the stadium,

to gain naming rights for

the East Stand.

From now until the end

of 2027, it will be called the

University of Canterbury Stand.

• Cashmere Hills quake fix up

sells, page 7

Whiplash plays

role in big jolts

Research into large earthquakes

shows they stop fast, with a

sharp backwards movement.

Scientists studied 12 major

earthquakes that moved along

the ground (rather than up

and down), using shaking data

recorded near the faults.

They found that the whiplashtype

stop was a common feature

of the earthquakes, which

included the 2010 Darfield and

2016 Kaikōura quakes, and say

it should be included in hazard

assessments.

Said lead author Dr Jesse

Kearse of Victoria University:

“Right at the end of the quakes,

the ground jolts strongly,

creating a kind of extra shake.

It’s a bit like when you’re in a

car and the driver brakes hard;

your body jerks forward and

then snaps back as the car stops.

“This means that big

earthquakes stop suddenly,

rather than slowly dying out.

This sudden stop can cause a

whiplash effect for buildings.

“As the ground quickly

changes direction, buildings

sway one way and then snap

back the other way. That sharp

backwards motion can be large,

up to one metre in the case of

the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake.

Such big movements can be

difficult for tall buildings to

withstand.

“We found that they are most

likely to occur where there are

bends or gaps in the fault lines,

which helps us plan for these

strong whiplash motions that

happen in large earthquakes.”

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Cashmere Hills earthquake

A couple who spent years

bringing their “castle” back to

life have sold it to a family who

now get to live out their own

fairytale.

Leeanne Campbell and Dale

Elphick said they were sad to

leave their six-bedroom manor

on Dyers Pass Rd, Cashmere,

but were also pleased it was in

safe hands.

“We are really excited that

it's going to a family, and I

think they intend to live in it

a long time – some new kings

and queens and princes and

princesses at The Castle,” they

told OneRoof.

Campbell said the timing of

the sale couldn’t have been

better; they settle in mid-May

and move to Melbourne at the

start of June to be closer to their

grandchild.

The buyers had been looking

for a large home for quite some

time, and then spotted the

historic manor on Dyers Pass

Rd, OneRoof reported.

The property, which Campbell

and Elphick had planned to run

as a luxury bed and breakfast

before Covid disrupted

their plans, boasts plenty of

bedrooms and living spaces, as

well as a pool.

“The [buyer] has quite a few

kids, and it works perfectly,”

Ray White listing agent Mark

Lambie told OneRoof.

Lambie could not disclose the

sale price until after settlement,

but confirmed it was well in

‘The Castle’, on Dyers Pass Rd, Cashmere, was restored to its former glory after it was damaged in the earthquakes. Dale

Elphick, a qualified builder, quit his job to work full-time renovating and repairing his own home.

excess of the property's RV of

$1.67m.

He said much of the

interest had come from large

and extended families in

Christchurch, as well as people

who wanted to run it as an

accommodation business.

“The feedback was that it

was a really warm and inviting

home, and a lot of people said

once they went through it, they

appreciated it a lot more rather

than just looking at the photos

– the history and the feel of the

home.”

Campbell and Elphick told

OneRoof in February they

bought the manor more than

a decade ago for just under

$600,000. The couple never

thought they would be in a

position to buy a manor, but

the one on Dyers Pass Rd was

damaged in the earthquakes

and was within their reach.

They recalled seeing it for the

first time.

“We came and had a look at it

and looked over the fence, and

it was ‘Oh my God!’,” Campbell

said.

The home had been propped

up with emergency bracing and

plywood, which blocked access

to the front entrance.

“It was like a big broken

fairytale [castle].”

Dubbing it their “broken

castle”, the couple spent four

years bringing it back to life.

“It was a massive project,”

Elphick told OneRoof.

“Everything needed doing. It

was structural and cosmetic.”

25 years: bed by six, up at one

Most people have never set an

alarm for one in the morning. Helen

has been doing this for decades.

She works airport security, which

means shift work. Early starts and the

kind of schedule that flips your body

clock upside down and expects it to

keep ticking.

“On an early shift, you’re going to

bed at half past five in the afternoon,”

she says. “You sleep for a couple of

hours, then you’re awake at seven.

And you know you’ve got to be up

again at one.”

That’s the reality of shift work.

While the rest of the world is having

dinner, you’re trying to sleep. While

they’re watching television, you’re

lying in the dark, willing your body

to cooperate.

Helen has done this for 25 years.

She knows the rhythm. She knows

the cost.

“I go to sleep fine,” she says. “But

I don’t stay asleep.”

She wakes five or six times a sleep

period. And every time she surfaces,

the same thought arrives.

“You start getting angry. Or

panicking. Because you know you’re

going to be awake for the next few

hours, and then you’ve got to get up

and function.”

The dread. The frustration. The

quiet rage at your own body.

“Oh, here we go again,” she’d

think. Night after night.

What people don’t always

understand about broken sleep is

how it bleeds into everything else.

The fog the next day. The shorter

temper. The way decisions feel

harder than they should.

Helen had tried herbal teas. A

herbalist had recommended the right

ingredients. But she wasn’t really a

tea enthusiast.

She didn’t want sleeping tablets.

But she wanted something natural

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to long-term tenants ever since.

The manor was originally built

in 1908 by a confectioner, but

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Said Campbell: “We are very

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The couple are also extremely

proud of what they created.

“It’s really like living in a

fairytale. We walk around going,

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Elphick said.

Campbell said the plan was

to rent in Melbourne and work

out what the exchange rate was

doing before deciding to buy

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The renovated property boasts a modern, spacious kitchen and a large swimming

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A property trader who picked up

a junk-filled home last year has

been forced to re-list it after it

burnt down.

The trader paid $368,000 for the

“as is, where is” bungalow at 104

Estuary Rd, South New Brighton.

He beat six other bidders in

what OneRoof described as “a

heated auction” in March last

year, and planned to renovate and

resell it.

The listing on OneRoof

described the property as “not

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warned buyers would need hard

hats to view it.

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out,” the listing said.

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he took ownership, a fire tore

through the property, destroying

the house and leaving only the

framing.

Harcourts Grenadier listing

agent Harsh Singh told OneRoof

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what caused the blaze.

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fixed price of $380,000 before it

was withdrawn from market in

January.

Singh took on the listing this

month but declined to give a

price indication, adding that the

auction process would let the

market dictate the price.

It will be auctioned today.

“There’s been really good

interest, and we are hoping to get

it sold on the day.”

He said builders and

developers had signalled plans to

clear the 759sq m site and build a

new home.

Singh said the area was

popular for buyers because it

was still viewed as affordable.

“New Brighton and South New

Brighton will hopefully be the

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Legal action over asbestos sand

BY EMMA HATTON

Parents whose children played

with asbestos contaminated

sand are taking Kmart to

the Disputes Tribunal and

encouraging others to do the

same.

In November 2025, Kmart

issued a recall notice for some

coloured play sand products.

Families, early childhood

centres and schools responded

by throwing away toys, ripping

up carpet and testing homes

and classrooms.

Christchurch parents Elle

Chrisp and David Dingwall are

now taking Kmart to the tribunal

in an effort to reclaim costs

they incurred from having their

sand tested, and the subsequent

checks and decontamination

inside and outside their home

which had to be undertaken by

asbestos experts.

They have also formally laid

complaints with the regulators

involved – Ministry of Business

Innovation and Employment,

Worksafe, Customs and the

Commerce Commission – outlining

a number of potential

breaches of law that have

occurred, changes that could be

made, and urging them to take

action.

The parents say Kmart played

down the health risks posed

to consumers by saying in the

product recall notice respirable

asbestos had not been detected

in any of the tested samples,

and the release of respirable

asbestos fibres was unlikely

The Kmart 14-piece Sandcastle Building Set, as well as Blue Magic Sand, Green Magic Sand, Pink Magic Sand were found

to contain asbestos.

to occur in its current state

unless the sand was processed

by mechanical means, such as

crushing or pulverising.

"The risk that any asbestos

found, that is likely to be

airborne or fine enough for

inhalation, is low."

However, this was contradicted

by advice provided from

WorkSafe. It said tremolite

asbestos was easily crumbled,

or "friable".

Chrisp and Dingwall also say

Kmart's refusal to compensate

customers for the costs of cleaning

their contaminated homes

breached the Consumer Guarantees

Act.

In a statement, a Kmart

spokesperson said several

experts have made public comments

regarding the low risk,

and as the matter is now subject

to legal proceedings, it would

not be appropriate to comment

further.

"Since late 2025, we and other

brands have conducted voluntary

product recalls in response

to an industry-wide issue

impacting sand-based toy products,

following the detection of

tremolite asbestos in products

across the industry.

"Several experts have made

public comments regarding

the low risk. It is important to

note that Health New Zealand

Te Whatu Ora published advice

that urgent medical attention

is not required and provided

practical advice for household

cleaning and disposal of

recalled products."

Ministry of Business

Innovation and Employment

product safety spokesperson

Ian Caplin said it had received

the complaint from Dingwall

and Chrisp last Thursday.

"As part of the recall process,

businesses must notify MBIE of

any recalls within two days of

the business undertaking one,

which is to be then published

on the Product Safety website.

Throughout the sand recalls,

this has occurred,” Caplin said.

"However, we appreciate that

there may have been some confusion

on these notices and we

are evaluating how we can better

clarify that the information

in these notices are from the

business and not direct advice

from MBIE."

MBIE will consider all the

findings in the complaint and

will continue working with

the other agencies involved to

address the issues raised, he

said.

Commerce Commission head

of fair trading and product

safety investigations Simon

Pope said it would assess the

conduct raised but could not

investigate every concern.

"We consider our Enforcement

Priorities and

Enforcement Criteria when

discussing whether to start an

investigation."

WorkSafe also acknowledged

the complaint and said it was

being assessed. –RNZ

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plan persists

despite set back

BY KEES CHALMERS

The Coastal Pathway Group is

still planning to proceed with

viewing platforms along the

$26.25 million trail, despite

push back from the public, a

city councillor and an MP.

It comes after The Star

readers opposed the proposed

viewing platforms on the

Moncks Bay causeway due to

the cost.

Among those who disagreed

with the funding for the

platforms was Heathcote Ward

city councillor Nathaniel Herz

Jardine and Banks Peninsula

MP Vanessa Weenink.

Said Weenink: “While the

platforms in the concept

designs look great and would

be nice to have, we need sound

economic management from

the council.

“Spending this money on

viewing platforms doesn’t add

up to me.”

But her opposition in the

upcoming November General

Election, Labour List MP Tracey

McLellan, said the platforms

would enhance the pathway if

done well.

The group will be exploring

alternative avenues for funding

at its next meeting on Tuesday.

Group treasurer Tim Lindley

and chair Hanno Sander are

asking for the original $720,000

budget – set aside in the city

council’s three-year capital

plan for 2027/28 – to be reinstated

after it was reduced to

$120,000 in the draft Annual

Plan 2026/27.

They also want half ($360,000)

of the budget brought forward

into this year’s Annual Plan to

allow planning to start for two

stopping platforms with wind

shelters.

Lindley said the public

backlash was not surprising,

considering the amount of other

things requiring attention in the

city.

"We still believe at least one

(platform) would be a valuable

addition to the pathway, so

we’re going to keep pushing for

it,” he said.

Herz Jardine has withdrawn

his initial support for the platforms,

due to the public’s clear

stance against the project.

He said he has notified the

group he will not be “going into

bat” for the project in this year’s

Annual Plan.

"They’ve done a pretty good

job of fundraising in the past,

A concept design of the viewing platforms along the Coastal Pathway’s causeway.

if they’re able to get the money

for it elsewhere, then that’s brilliant,”

he said.

Lindley, who represents the

Heathcote Ward on the Waihoro

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote

Community Board, said he told

Herz Jardine he “would not be

upset” if he did not support the

platforms.

Lindley said funding the

platforms will be more of a

challenge if it is without city

council’s support. The Annual

Plan will be finalised on June

23.

The city council own the

Coastal Pathway. The group

would require its approval for

the platforms to be built.

The 6.3km pathway from

Ferrymead to Scarborough

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BY KATE GREEN

Technicians at Christchurch

Hospital have come up with

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newborn babies asleep

during hearing checks.

The first six months of

a baby’s life are a critical

window for language and

speech development, and the

Newborn Hearing Screening

Programme offers tests to all

newborns in New Zealand.

Electrodes are placed on

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gel to assess the brain

stem and hearing nerve

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a catch – the

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test.

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Angela Deken

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With no portable, batterypowered

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“We looked at what

radiology uses, but they were

thousands of dollars,” Deken

said.

“And then two of the engineers

said, ‘well, I’m sure we

can make something’.”

After about two years of

development, the Cosyplate

Gel Warmer was introduced

and is now being rolled out

more widely.

Christchurch Hospital electronics

technician Stefan

James, who led the project,

said the device uses a small

battery-powered heating

element connected to a stainless-steel

plate, warming it to

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A key design consideration

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effectiveness of the electrode.

The control board and

graphic overlay were

designed by James, while

the enclosure and labelling

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Deken said the results have

been immediate.

“We have noticed that

babies are far less likely to

wake when we apply the

gel now. Parents have also

told us they much prefer the

idea of warm gel being used,

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poppies growing among the graves of fa len soldiers.

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central to the ANZAC story.

While the first official Poppy Day in New Zealand was

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the shipment of silk poppies from France, it was held

on 24 April 1922, the day before Anzac Day.

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were made in Christchurch by members of the

Christchurch Royal New Zealand Returned and

Services’ A sociation (RNZRSA) and were worn

throughout New Zealand. However, as of this year,

the RNZRSA wi l se l a new sustainable poppy made

from biodegradable paper, manufactured by the

Royal British Legion in Kent, England, at this year’s

Poppy Day Appeal.

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Arthur’s Pa s: 7.00am Dawn service at the flagpole on

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Burnham: 6.00am Dawn Parade, Army Camp gates

Service and wreath-laying ceremony.

Darfield: 8.45am District War Memorial

Wreath-laying ceremony fo lowed by a service at Trinity Church.

Dunsandel: 8.30am District War Memorial

Cnr Leeston-Dunsandel Road & Railway Road. Wreath-laying ceremony.

Glenroy: 7.00am Meet at Glenroy Monument

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Glentunnel: 9.30am Meet outside Glentunnel School

Fo lowed by a service at the Glentunnel Community Centre carpark.

Greendale: 2.00pm Greendale Reserve entrance

Service fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

Hororata: 1.00am Hororata Monument

If wet, a service wi l be held in Hororata Ha l.

Wreath-laying ceremony at District War Memorial.

Kirwee: 12.00pm Service at Anzac Lane (by watershed), Kirwee

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Kowai: Service fo lows on from the conclusion of Springfield’s

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Leeston: 9.00am E lesmere Public Cemetery

Returned Services A sociation section, 323 Feredays Road.

Wreath-laying.

Leeston: 10.30am Leeston Rugby Pavilion

Service fo lowed by a parade to the cenotaph and a wreath-laying

ceremony.

Lincoln: 2.00pm Lincoln Event Centre

Service fo lowed by wreath-laying ceremony.

Mead: 9.00am Mead Ha l Memorial gates

Wreath-laying ceremony.

Prebbleton: 9.00am District War Memorial

Wreath-laying ceremony.

Rolleston: 11.00am Town Square – behind Te Ara Ātea

Parade a tend es m et near the Scout den. Service fo lowed by a

wreath-laying ceremony.

Sheffield-Waddington: 8.00am Sheffield Cenotaph


Springfield: 11.00am Tawera Memorial Ha l

Service fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony at District War Memorial.

Springston: 10.30am Springston Ha l

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it’s a joke.

They think

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empty.”

– Adidas running general

manager Patrick Nava on the

company’s ultra-light “super

shoes” in which Kenyan

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marathon world record.

Sawe’s shoes weighed just

97 grams

New course record set

Avondale golfer Nash de Klerk set a

new course record at the club with

an 11-under par 59 on Friday. De

Klerk, who moved to Christchurch

from South Africa six months

ago, shot 11 birdies in his round,

including on the last three holes,

to beat the old record of 60 set in

2003 by Craig Prebble.

Sprinter wins medals

Teen sprint sensation Vern Holden

has continued to impress with a

pair of medals at the Australian

national championships in

Brisbane last week. Holden, 15,

competing in the under 16 races,

ran 11min 20sec in the 100m to

claim silver and 22min 30sec in

the 200m en route to bronze. He

will next compete in the Oceania

championships in Darwin from May

18-23.

Marist Albion’s no mercy 120-point rout

BY SAM COUGHLAN

“You’re there to destroy the

opposition, that’s all it is.”

That was the mindset of

Marist Albion captain Filipo

Veamatahau after his side

put Shirley to the sword in a

120-5 win at Burwood Park on

Monday.

Marist ran in 18 tries, with

hooker Jacob Neha Manihera

and wing Ben Hanrahan both

scoring three each, as the club

posted its highest-ever score.

The 120 points surpassed

last year’s 100-12 win over

Burnside.

Before merging with Albion in

1996, Marist alone topped 100

points three times, including

a score of about 150 against

Suburbs in the 1980s.

Veamatahau said there was

no temptation to ease off, even

with his side leading 61-5 at

half-time.

“That’s definitely something

we don’t do at our club,” he

said.

“We’ve had a tough two

games to start the year, but we

still counted Shirley as a threat.

“I said to my boys that we

just go out there and make

things work for us. Whatever

the scoreboard says, it doesn’t

really matter.”

Veamatahau said he told

Shirley players in his post-game

speech they needed to stick

together as a team.

“When I first started at

Marist, it was the same thing –

not a hiding like that – but we

lost quite a few games.

“I understand

they’re in a rebuild

phase, and they

just need to stick

together, especially

in tough times like

right now. Things

will definitely turn

around for them.”

Head coach

Sam Chamberlain

had one word to

Filipo

Veamatahau

describe his team’s performance

– clinical.

Marist had drawn their

opening game against Linwood

and lost 29-27 to University of

Canterbury the previous week.

METRO PREMIER POINTS

Lincoln Uni 15; Linwood 13; University

12; Belfast 11; New Brighton 10;

Marist Albion 9; Sydenham 9;

Burnside 7; Christchurch 6; HSOB 5;

Sumner 5; Shirley 0

“We wanted to be really

clinical, so the boys were

definitely going out to do that. We

played with good cohesion,” he

said.

Celebrating their club day

on Saturday, Marist will host

Sumner, who come off their first

win of the season after beating

Marist Albion No 8

Marshall Blakely takes

on the line in the

120-5 win over Shirley

on Monday.

PHOTO: LIV GOBBIE/

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Christchurch 28-19.

Table-toppers Lincoln

University play Belfast, both

teams coming off wins in the last

round – Lincoln 54-14 over New

Brighton and Belfast 46-45 over

Sydenham, who host Shirley on

Saturday.

Linwood, unbeaten after

two wins and a draw, host

Christchurch, while Burnside

travel to University of

Canterbury. High School Old

Boys, who beat University 35-31,

face New Brighton.

All games kick off at 2.45pm on

Saturday.

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SPORT

Long-serving

Pawson still

finds purpose

in coaching

Veteran New Brighton head coach Scott Pawson spoke to Sam

Coughlan about motivation, pressure and passion, and his enduring

love for cricket

How long have you been coaching at

New Brighton?

My first year was 2013, we

actually won the title that year,

so it was quite a good start to

my coaching career at premier

level. I went 2013 to 2019, had

one season off, and then coached

from 2021 through to now.

What made you want to take that

break in 2020?

After winning in 2013, I always

put pressure on myself to win

another one. We made a couple

of semi-finals and lost close

games. In 2019 we lost a semi at

Old Boys – missed a kick to win

it – and I just thought, ‘I can’t go

through that again’.

Is another break something you

would consider in the next few

years?

If I did stop now, that would

probably be it for me. Having

a break and then going back

would probably not be the right

Name: Scott Pawson

Age: 51

Saturday morning routine: Watching

his daughter’s football game,

followed by walking the dog on the

beach with his wife Tracey before

going to New Brighton’s game

Favourite sportspeople: Sir Richard

Hadlee and Sir John Kirwan

Any superstitions: If the traffic

lights went red while travelling

to a cricket match, he felt a bad

performance would follow

thing, so there’s a few things to

think about at the end of the

season.

What do you get out of coaching,

what keeps you coming back?

It’s the players. I’ve coached

a lot of guys at New Brighton,

and the group from 2021 – some

of them have now played 60 or

70 games. I really enjoy seeing

their improvement.

(From left) Physio Nisar Khan, backs coach Tim Keery, Pawson, forwards coach

Dougie Stewart and trainer Harry Faulks with the Falton Shield after New Brighton

beat Sumner last year.

Scott Pawson’s sport of choice may be cricket, but the 51-year old has still enjoyed his long tenure as coach of New Brighton’s

premier rugby side.

PHOTOS: LIAM ARMSTRONG

What are some of your best

moments as a coach?

Winning the Hawkins Trophy

in 2013 stands out. It was the

club’s first since 1984 – a long

time between drinks. That was

my first year and I thought, ‘this

is pretty good’, then I realised

how hard it is to win one.

I also love the rivalry with

Sumner and winning tight

games. Last year we scored in

the corner to beat them, then

nailed the sideline conversion

to win – that was a great feeling.

Cricket was more your sport –

you had plenty of success at East

Shirley?

Yeah, a lot. I was lucky

enough to play 350 premier

games for East Shirley – it’s

been a big part of my life since

I was 17.

I also played first-class cricket

for Canterbury – 11 Plunket

Shield matches and three oneday

games.

We won a lot of titles. I think I

played in 14 one-day finals and

we won 10. We had a strong

side with guys like Craig McMillan,

Nathan Astle, Michael

Papps – a lot of first-class players

– and I was lucky to captain

that group for about 10 years.

“I’ve gone through a

lot of players at New

Brighton and the group

from 2021, some of

them have now played

60 or 70 games. I like

seeing the improvement

in them."

Scott Pawson

Cricket’s my number one passion.

I sort of fell into rugby

coaching, but I’ve got great

memories with East Shirley. I’m

still the club’s top run-scorer

with 10,000 runs.

Are you still tied up with East

Shirley?

My son Joey (20) plays

premier cricket for East Shirley

now, he’s been in the team for

the last two years, so I can’t

help but be down there.

Have you had to sacrifice much to

focus on sport?

Oh, 100% family time. Tracey

is a very supportive wife – she’s

been great with me doing it.

The support from her has been

immense. Also a lot of support

from Joey and my daughter

Sienna, who’s 13.

I actually was going to give up

a couple of years ago, and she

said, ‘Dad, you can’t, because I

enjoy going down to watch you’.

Even as a club coach, it’s still a

lot of time.

When do you start thinking about

stepping back from coaching?

Very soon – I’m not far away

from that. I don’t know what I’d

do, maybe get into mentoring

which doesn’t take up as much

time as coaching. I’ll see how I

feel at the end of the season and

make a call.

From a coach’s perspective, how

will the All Blacks go under Dave

Rennie?

I think they’ll go well. What

they’ve done so far has been

fantastic. Bringing back Gilbert

Enoka and adding Neil Barnes –

he seems like a breath of fresh

air.

I think you’ll see something

a bit different from them this

year – getting back to basics,

playing basic footy and doing

the basics well.

Around the grounds

CRL PREMIERSHIP ROUND 2

Halswell Hornets 46 Hornby Panthers 24

Eastern Eagles 30 Riccarton Knights 16

Linwood Keas 50 Papanui Tigers 6

Round 3 (2.45pm Sat)

Halswell v Eastern, Halswell Domain

Greymouth Greyhounds v Hornby,

Wingham Park

Riccarton v Linwood, Crosbie Park

Bye: Papanui

Points

Linwood 4; Halswell 4; Riccarton 2;

Eastern 2; Greymouth 2; Papanui 2;

Hornby 0

SOUTHERN LEAGUE ROUND 6

Coastal Spirit 4 Wānaka 2

Christchurch Utd 1 Northern 1

Ferrymead Bays 3 Dunedin CR 0

Cashmere Tech 6 Nelson Suburbs 0

Nomads 5 Selwyn Utd 3

Round 7

Northern v Coastal, Caledonian Ground,

noon Sat

Bays v Selwyn, Ferrymead Park,

2.45pm Sat

Cash Tech v Chch Utd, Garrick Park,

2pm Sun

Nelson Suburbs v Nomads, Saxton

Fields, 2pm Sun

Points

Cash Tech 18; Bays 15; Coastal 10;

Northern 10; Nomads 9; Chch Utd 8;

Nelson 6; Dunedin 4; Selwyn 4; Wānaka 4

CPL MEN’S HOCKEY ROUND 1

HSOB/Burnside 7 University 1

Southern 2 Avon 1

Hornby 1 Marist 1

Harewood 4 Carlton Redcliffs 1

Linwood Keas’ Tyrell Kakoi takes on the Papanui Tigers’ defence in his side’s 50-6

win on Saturday.

PHOTO: ABRAHAM ATHERTON PHOTOGRAPHY

Round 2 (Sat)

Marist v Avon, Ngā Puna Wai, noon

Harewood v Hornby, Nunweek Park 2,

1.30pm

Carlton Redcliffs v HSOB/Burnside,

Nunweek Park 1, 1.45pm

University v Southern, Ngā Puna Wai, 3pm

CPL WOMEN’S HOCKEY ROUND 1

HSOB/Burnside 5-0 University

Avon 2-0 Southern

Hornby 2 Marist 2

Carlton Redcliffs 3 Harewood 1

Round 2 (Sat)

Marist v Avon, Ngā Puna Wai, 1.30pm

Hornby v Harewood, Nunweek Park 2,

3pm

Carlton Redcliffs v HSOB/Burnside,

Nunweek Park 1, 3.15pm

Southern v University, Ngā Puna Wai,

4.30pm

PREMIER 1 NETBALL ROUND 2

Hearts Saint Peter’s 50 Lincoln Uni B 49

Kereru B 42 St Nicholas 32

Technical 49 Kereru A 48

Lincoln Uni A 88 Belfast 13

Round 3

(Mon, Netball Sports Centre)

Belfast v Kereru B, 6.30pm

St Nicholas v Technical, 6.30pm

Hearts Saint Peter’s v Lincoln Uni A,

8.05pm

Kereru A v Lincoln Uni B, 8.05pm

Points

Lincoln Uni A 8; Hearts SP 8; Technical

8; Kereru A 5; Kereru B 4; Lincoln Uni B

1; St Nicholas 0; Belfast 0

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PAUL O’CONNOR

OEM Audio

TIM MATHEWS

Hornby Club

ANDY TIMOTHY

Lifestyle

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31a Main North Road, Papanui

03 365 4666 or 0800 836 587

www.venluree.co.nz

PORTSTONE

GARDENING

SERVICES

Garden Help

OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:

• Weeding

• Planting

• Pruning

• Lawn Mowing

• Edging

• Mulching

• Planting Plans

465 Ferry Road | P: 03 389 4352

Open 9am - 4.30pm 7 Days

www.portstone.co.nz

SPORT ON

THE BIG

SCREEN!

@ LEGENDS BAR

HORNBY CLUB

17 Carmen Rd, 03 349 9026 www.hornbyclub.co.nz

The Home of Wood Fires

We don’t run a one-brand

game, we field a full squad

of top woodfires to suit

every home.

• Family owned

• Huge range

• Expert advice

• Installation including

council permit

OPENING HOURS

Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pm

Sat 10am – 1pm

34 Sandyford Street, Sydenham.

Phone 354-0377. lifestylels.co.nz

SPECIALISTS IN MAJOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS

• W.O.F, SERVICE & WHEEL ALIGNMENT

• ALL INSURANCE WORK

• PAINT & REPAIR

• RESTORATION

• MECHANICAL

• FREE NO-OBLIGATION QUOTES

• COURTESY CARS & VANS

• AFTERPAY AVAILABLE INSTORE

46 BATTERSEA ST, SYDENHAM

03 366 1809 | HAMMONDS.NZ


CLASSIFIEDS

Your guide to our LOCAL & TRUSTED

Trades & Professional Services

ARBORIST qualified.

Copper Beech Tree

Services. Tree removal,

pruning, height

reduction, hedge

trimming, shaping, tree

planting, firewood. Free

quote. Contact Angus

027 259 6741.

copperbeechtreeservice

s@gmail.com

BENNET & SONS

Qualified & licenced

builders. New homes,

villa restoration,

extensions, decks,

weatherboard repairs,

T&G flooring. Phone

Sam 027 496 9362 or

sambennet@live.com

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

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

STOP LEAVES

Birds, snow, hail & vermin from

blocking & damaging your spouting

Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel

mesh with unique patented louvre will even

keep out pine needles. Will not rust or sag with

age or load.

10 year warranty, range of colours.

Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the

last 15 years.

FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING WATER

FROM YOUR ROOF.

NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS

STEEL MICO MESH

Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for

a no-obligation assessment & quote

0800 486532

TRADES & SERVICES

A CARPENTER Licensed

Building Practitioner no.

100981. All carpentry &

building repairs &

maintenance.

Alterations & property

upgrades. Laundries /

bathroom / kitchens

replaced. Specialising in

replacement of all rotten

timber, fascia boards,

windows, windowsills

etc. John Sandford, Ph

329 4616, mob 027 518

9598

johnsandford2@gmail.c

om

www.gumleaf.co.nz

BRICK & BLOCK LAYER

LICENSED, 30 years plus

experience. Specialising

in ALL jobs - no job too

small. Based in Mt

Pleasant. Ph Jason 027

287 8960 or 03 384

1983.

BRICK & BLOCK LAYING

All restoration work and

new work plus

foundations. Ph 342

9340 or 021 853 033.

ARBOR-TEK Complete

Tree Care, Tree

maintenance, felling,

hedges, shelterbelts,

BRICKLAYER

stump grinding,

powerline clearing. No

job too big or small. Call

03 349 7143

TRADES & SERVICES

TRADES & SERVICES

BRICK & BLOCK

LAYER / TILER

25 + years experience,

LBP, all aspects covered.

For the best results

phone Devon

021 375 888

PLUMBER

NEED A PLUMBER?

• Father & son Plumbing Business with

over 40 years experience.

• Specialising in Bathroom Alterations,

Shower Replacements and Cylinder

replacements.

• We do all small jobs.

Call us now for fast friendly service.

Get your problems sorted out

quick smart - on time!!

THOMSON & SON PLUMBING

Previously Elite Plumbing Christchurch

Phone Eugene now

Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380

WINDOW TINTING

tintawindow

advanced film solutions

99% uv block

fade protection

heat control

reduce glare

25 Years Experience

privacy films

frosting designs

non-darkening films

Workmanship Guaranteed

Lifetime Warranties on Most Films

UV

block

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts

03 365 3653 0800 368 468

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain BUILDER - Qualified, 50

Clearance, CCTV yrs exp. Bathrooms,

Inspections, Remedy & Kitchens, Renovations,

Repair. CDDL Services Repairs & Extensions.

Ltd. Ph: 0800 487 453 Free quotes. Discount

for pensioners. Ph Mike

03 980 9771 or 027

2266 930

George

Lockyer, Governors Bay.

UK trained with over 40

years exp. Smaller jobs

& brick repairs preferred.

No job too small. 027

684 4046 E:

georgelockyer@xtra.co.

nz

TRADES & SERVICES

TRADES & SERVICES

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.

BUILDER - UP A LEVEL

LTD LBP QUALIFIED.

New builds, renovations

& alterations • Design &

Consent: Help with your

plans & getting it over

the line • Specialists in:

Sleepouts, units & studio

conversions • Expertise:

Bathrooms, decks,

fencing & balustrades

All maintenance &

building work. Quality

local service. Call Ben:

027 405 6492

BUILDING AND property

maintenance. No job too

small. 40 years

experience. Ph 027 497

8322. david.cartwright@

BUILDER New builds,

xtra.co.nz

alterations, decks, CARPET LAYING Exp.

fencing. 30 years in the Repairs, uplifting,

trade has given me relaying, restretching.

ability to build to a high

standard. Free quotes.

Ph Brent 027 241 7471.

Phone John on 0800

003 181, 027 240 7416

jflattery@xtra.co.nz

TRADES & SERVICES

CHIM Chim Chimney

Sweeps - We'll sweep

your logburner's flue,

check firebricks, baffles,

airtubes and controls.

We sweep coal-ranges

and any sized open fire.

We quote and undertake

repairs, flue extensions

and install cowls and

bird netting. 0800 224

464 www.chimchim.nz

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,

phone 021 0220 8323.

Tree removal, Pruning,

Shaping, Hedge

Trimming, Land clearing

and Tree felling.

edwardstreeservice03@

gmail.com

GARDENING

Lawns, weeding, pruning

and garden clean-ups.

Call Phil 021 661 246

HOME SERVICE

Artificial Grass Laying,

Kitset Assembly, All

general property repair &

maintenance, Painting.

Phone George 021 053

8655

House & Garden

Property services Ltd

Tree & hedge trimming

Gardening

Landscaping

Gutter cleaning

All aspects of

property maintenance

CALL us 03 260 4499

CALL us 021 405 277

TRADES & SERVICES

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.

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

MOSS & LICHEN

waterblasting removal

Ph 021 405 277

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

TRADES & SERVICES

EXTERIOR

PAINTING

Ph Paul 022 191 7877

swedekiwipainting

.co.nz

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

Painter

Decorator

Free Quotes

Interior, Exterior,

Trade Qualified

John, 0274 311 331.

Resene Paints

Eco Decorator.

Painters Decorators.

co.nz

PLUMBER Friendly,

SPOUTING

certified local expert in

Spouting

plumbing, gas &

drainage. Guaranteed

top-quality work. Call

Waterloo Plumbing 022

630 7639

TRADES & SERVICES

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

CLEANING

unblocked,

cleaned out & flushed

out. Call Greg 03 384

2661 or 027 616 0331.

STUMP GRINDING &

small tree removal. Tony

0275 588 895

TRADES & SERVICES

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

Pensioner discounts.

Tree & hedge reduction.

Professional advice.

Stump grinding and

branches chipped. Txt or

ring Andrew on 027 20

44 949.

TREE SERVICES

Specialist tree pruning &

shaping. Also hedge

trimming and garden

tidy-ups. Ph Hugh, "The

Little Green Groomer"

021 275 5445

BOOKS

ROOFING AND GUTTER

REPAIRS 25yrs BOOKS, STATIONERY

experience. Licensed cards, gifts - Paper Plus

Practitioner. Ph: CANdo New Brighton has it all.

Roof n' Gutter 027 237 Friendly local team,

9431

great prices, supporting

this community. 72

SHINE PRESSURE Brighton Mall, New

washing services. Brighton. Phone 03 388

Concrete driveways, 1809

paved areas, wheelie

bins. Servicing

Christchurch. Contact

Will 021 140 0977 or ENTERTAINMENT

Anthony 022 546 1394

for a free quote.

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

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

PLUMBER Highly

PAINTING experienced Plumber.

Indoor / Outdoor, over Exceptional service.

30 yrs exp, same day Ready to help with all

your plumbing needs. TRADES & SERVICES

quotes, ph Steve 021

255 7968

Call today! MJ Plumbing

Ltd 021 109 2397

TEAM TURF

H2O SOLUTIONS For all your artificial turf

TRADES & SERVICES Renovations, New requirements.

direct

Houses, Hot Water Residential or

cremation

Cylinders, Kitchens, commercial.

$2,200 GSt inclusive

PAINTING Exterior Bathroom Upgrades, teamturf.co.nz (includes committal)

experts. Roof painting. Laundries, General Christchurch installers.

Ph Paul 022 191 7877 Maintenance, Water

0800 27 28 29

Grow Landscape

www.swedekiwipainting. Filters. Phone Mark 027

www.mainland

co.nz

869 0026

021 034 5504

crematorium.co.nz

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CLASSIFIEDS/MOTORING The Star, April 30, 2026 | 19

CARS WANTED

CARS WANTED

CARS

WANTED

We buy small

Japanese vehicles,

must be tidy,

cash paid

Ph: Doug Drake Motors

03 389 1121

or 027 432 9947

GARDEN SUPPLIES

A THICK LAYER OF

BARK keeps the

moisture in, the weeds

out & looks great in your

garden beds. I will

deliver and lay it for you.

Call Hugh "The Little

Green Groomer" 021 275

5445

HEALTH & BEAUTY

MOBILE Toe Nail Cutting

Service by Registered

Nurse. $50. Phone 022

281 6647

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

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

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

Avonhead Rotary Club

CHARITY GARAGE AND CAR BOOT SALE

Saturday 16th May

To donate goods or book $30 stall site

contact Denis 0274 864 787 or Len 021 738 401

Goods can be dropped off Thursday or Friday prior

at Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Road

PUBLIC NOTICES

WEDDING CELEBRANT

NZCA. Your special day

your way. Established.

Call Angela 021 077

1218.

MALE, 64 seeks

intimate lady playmate.

Any age / size. Ph 021

146 8156

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

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

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,


days.

CASH PAID

for jars of old coins and

bank notes, also old

silver bars. Ph Carlos

0275 296 560.

CDs PRESSED IN

JAPAN WANTED


Colombo St, Sydenham,

7 days

DVDs AND CASSETTE

tapes

wanted,


Colombo Street,

Sydenham, 7 days

FOLK RECORDS

WANTED mouse in a

teapot, Tamburlaine, Bill

Fay, Affinity, Tudor

Lodge, Nick Drake, David

Hollis etc, excellent

prices paid. Pennylane

Records, 430 Colombo

St, Sydenham, 7 days or

Dave 021 222 6144

FOR ANY GOLD that you

wish to sell, talk to Silver

Gold Bullion - the smart

choice for selling.

Trusted for over 15

years. We will buy any

gold, gold & silver

bullion, gold & silver

coins, platinum, etc. We

buy numismatics, coins,

banknotes and we offer

the top price! Talk to us

today 021 175 5356:

silvergoldbullion1@gmai

l.com

A1 ALBUMS, old photos,

STAMP AND postcards, coins, gold,

POSTCARD FAIR bank notes, badges,

The Philatelic Centre medals, jewellery,

67 Mandeville Street, watches, china, crystal,

Riccarton books, furs, vintage

Saturday 2nd May clothing, paintings,

9am-12pm furniture, estates &

Buying and Selling downsizing. Etcetera

Phone 027 635 4957 Antiques, 194 Edgeware

Rd, 385 5117.

LIBRARY RECORDS

PUBLIC NOTICES

PERSONAL

WANTED

GARAGE SALES

WANTED

WANTED

GOLD WANTED

CASH PAID. Top prices.

The Pawnshop - 396

Blenheim Rd, 121

Riccarton Rd, 77 Ferry

Rd, 7 days.

WANTED KPM, Bruton ,

De Wolfe etc, Pennylane


St, Sydenham, 7 days

MILITARIA Any country,

swords and helmets,

uniforms, badges,

medals, memorabilia,

WW2 or earlier, Ph 021

035 0882

OLD TOYS, Models &

Trains. Tri-ang, FunHo

Matchbox, Dinky,

Hornby, Meccano,

Marklin, Corgi etc. Ph

027 604 1816

toymodelcollectors.co.n

z

PENNYLANE RECORDS

always buying records.

Excellent prices paid.

430 Colombo Street,

Sydenham, 366 3278,

open 7 days

TOOLS, Garden, garage,

saw benches, lathes.

Cash buyer. Phone 355-

2045.

WANTED

WANTED OLIVER

LINDSAY-SCHMITT -

Graffenstadden - will pay

$500. Pennylane


Street, Sydenham, 7

days or 021 222 6144

Dave

Cheapest Jazz could

be the smartest buy

Motoring with Bob Nettleton

A version of the compact Honda Jazz

that marches to a different beat from its

hybrid-only siblings is the Cross Star, with

its pseudo-SUV styling.

It’s the only Jazz sold here powered

purely by petrol, and it’s considerably

more affordable than the rest of the range.

The line-up has slimmed down to three

models, two of which are hybrids priced

from $36,000 for the sporty RS, with

another $2000 securing the more lavishly

appointed Luxe Sport with leather trim.

Holding the value-for-money high

ground is the Cross Star ICE (internal

combustion engine), retailing at $30,700.

At a time when new car budgets are under

pressure, it makes a compelling case.

Its well-proven 1.5L i-VTEC DOHC

engine, free of any hybrid assistance, is

something of a rarity today.

For the money, it’s a well-appointed

vehicle built to the high standards

expected of Honda. You still get features

often reserved for pricier models,

including alloy wheels, daytime running

lights and fog lamps for improved

visibility in poor conditions.

It’s a smart move from Honda to offer

such a well-rounded and affordable entry

point into the Jazz family.

Like many brands, however, Honda is

feeling the squeeze from a growing wave

of Chinese rivals. A case in point is the

larger MG ZS Vibe, now upgraded with

a punchy 125kW 1.5-litre turbo engine,

priced from $27,995 and backed by a

seven-year unlimited kilometre warranty.

The Cross Star has its own distinct

character. It rides 30mm higher than the

rest of the range and features unique

suspension and steering tuning, along

with bespoke front and rear bumpers,

body cladding and water-resistant front

seats. All of this helps it stand out in

an increasingly crowded small hatch

segment.

Outputs of 89kW and 145Nm from the

naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine are

respectable enough, though slightly down

on the 96kW produced by the previousgeneration

Jazz.

With peak power and torque arriving

high in the rev range – at 6600rpm and

4300rpm respectively – low-speed throttle

response can feel muted under load or on

longer climbs.

By comparison, the hybrid Jazz delivers

90kW and a much stronger 253Nm of

torque, making for a more effortless

driving experience for those willing to

spend the extra $6000 to $8000.

Around town, the Cross Star is in its

element. It’s easy and undemanding to

drive, and cruises comfortably at highway

speeds. It runs happily on 91-octane petrol,

which helps keep running costs in check.

An electronically controlled CVT

(continuously variable transmission)

handles shifting duties. It lacks the

Rating out of 10: Performance 7, Handling

6, Build Quality 7, Comfort 7, Passenger

and load space 8, Value for money 7

Fuel Economy: On road test average

consumption 6.8L/100km

Price: $30,700

Overall points out of 10: 7

selectable drive modes found in the

hybrid models, but performs its role with

consistent smoothness and contributes to

solid fuel economy.

Inside, the Jazz’s famously roomy cabin

shines again, enhanced by Honda’s clever

Magic Seats system. These can fold flat or

flip up depending on your cargo needs,

offering up to 18 different configurations.

It’s a genuinely practical piece of design.

Slim A-pillars improve all-round

visibility and add to the sense of space,

making the cabin feel larger than you’d

expect from a car of this size.

Technology is centred around an

infotainment system paired with a 7-inch

driver display. The touchscreen uses a

familiar smartphone-style interface with

swipe functionality, while Android Auto

and Apple CarPlay provide seamless

connectivity. A reversing camera delivers

clear imagery for stress-free parking.

Ease of access is another strength, both

for passengers and the rear luggage area.

Boot space is an impressive 350 litres,

a figure that stacks up strongly against

rivals in this segment.

Safety is covered by Honda’s Safety

Sense suite, which includes adaptive

cruise control, lane keep assist and lane

departure warning.

It’s a comprehensive package that

reinforces Honda’s commitment to

equipping even its most affordable models

with strong safety credentials.

While it lacks the sharper handling of

the sportier RS, the Cross Star’s ride and

road holding are well suited to its higherriding,

lifestyle-focused brief.

The added height does introduce a bit

more body lean when pushed harder on

twisty roads, but it remains composed

and enjoyable, provided you adjust your

driving style accordingly.

Ride quality is supple, with good bump

absorption around town. However, its

taller, lighter build does make it more

susceptible to crosswinds at highway

speeds.

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Reception Open from 9am daily

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Sunday: Buffet from 4.30pm

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GIG GUIDE

Thursday 30 April to Wednesday 6 May 2026

ADDINGTON BAR, 291 Lincoln Rd:

Saturday 8pm - Live music.

ALTIORA, 25 Hereford St: Thursday 14th

May, 5pm - Ale House Rock - A Christchurch

Pub Choir.

ARMADILLOS HALSWELL, 29 Ensign St:

Thursday 8pm - DJ Chick Karaoke.

ARMADILLOS BECKENHAM, 155

Colombo St: Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.

ARMADILLOS ISLINGTON, 670 Main

South Rd: Saturday 9pm - Titanic. Sunday

3pm - Lino.

A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St:

Thursday 7pm - Live music tbc. Friday

5.30pm - Davey Backyard, playing blues, folk,

Irish, swing, and much more, free; Friday

7.30pm - Battle of the Bands 2026 National

Championship - South Island Regional Finals

feat Dunedin, Invercargill and Christchurch

bands incl Paperwaves, Cybermanic, Tam

Duugi, Choey G, Lewis Parke, Kurupted, Foot

Long Dog, and more tbc, tix $20+BF from

eventfinda.co.nz or door sales. Saturday 8pm -

The Underground (Nelson) - 'Best of Britrock',

playing The Who, The Jam, The Clash, Blur,

Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys & much more -

sorry SOLD OUT, no door sales. Sunday 1pm

- Christchurch Acoustic English Folk/Trad

Session, all welcome to play, sing, listen to a

mix of folk tunes from various countries, free;

Sunday 6pm - Canterbury Blues Club presents

May Club Night feat Jimmy Taylor (solo),

Adam Hattaway & Uncle Funky, and The

Groomsmen, cash-only entry, members $5

entry, non-members $15, annual memberships

available for purchase. Monday 7pm - Believe

It or Not Quiz, table bookings 03-377-4787,

dogs welcome, lots of fun & prizes, free.

Tuesday 4pm - Monster Music Jam Night

hosted by Tyler Robbins feat Monster Music

students jamming between 4pm & 5pm, and

acoustic solo slots 5-6pm, all welcome, koha

entry; Tuesday 7pm - Inner City Jam hosted

by Tyler Robbins, all welcome for instrumental

open mic slots or to join the jam, bands

welcome, full backline available, free.

Wednesday 6.30pm - Nerd Nite Christchurch

#40, like TED talks with beer, feat 'Espresso

Yourself - A Quick Guide to Coffee' by Waffles

Williams; 'Spilling the Dirt on Soil Diversity' by

Dr Frank Ashwood (aka Dr Worm); and

'Moneyball Comedy - Can Data Make You

Funnier?' by Wouter Moerloose - tix from

humanitix.com, GA $15+BF, student/unwaged

$10+BF.

AVONHEAD TAVERN, 120 Withells Rd:

Friday 7.30pm - Live music.

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

- A&J Karaoke. Sunday 6pm - A&J Karaoke.

BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St: Friday

4pm - Caja Duo. Saturday 3pm - Minic.

CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St:

Wednesday 7pm - Quiz Night.

CHATS BAR, 251 Travis Rd: Tuesday 7pm -

Quiz.

CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Friday

6pm - Neil & Pat; 10pm - Neon. Saturday

6pm - Lady Lala; 10pm - Flipside.

CHCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish Society

Hall, Domain Tce: Sunday 7.30pm -

Renaissance.

COASTERS TAVERN, 1 Daniels Rd:

Saturday 8pm - Live music. Wednesday 7pm -

Quiz.

DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St: Thursday

6pm - Vomitare L’Anima - Haahlon Keiyon -

LK-99. Friday 6pm - Big League EP Tour; 7pm

- Spooky Eyes + S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Saturday 6pm -

Robots In Love “Revenge of the Synth” with

support Square Market.

FAT EDDIES, 1/76 Hereford St: Thursday

6pm - International Jazz Day feat. Christchurch

Big Band Jazz Festival; 11.30pm - Third

Junction. Friday 4.30pm - Mirrors Duo; 8pm -

Liberator; 11.30pm - Jinx! Saturday 4.30pm -

Eve Kelly Duo; 8pm - The In Crowd; 11.30pm

- House of Groove. Sunday 2pm - Stowaways

Duo; 5.30pm - Alice Tanner. Monday 6pm -

Stephen McDaid. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz; 9.30pm

- Lauren Marshall. Wednesday 5.30pm -

Stephen McDaid.

GOOD TIMES COMEDY CLUB, 224 St

Asaph St: Thursday 7.30pm - Little Big Freak

& Friends. Friday 8pm - Truth or Spoof?

Saturday 8pm - Big Laughs! Premium Comedy

Showcase. Tuesday 7pm - 2 Fast, 2 Funny.

www.goodtimescomedyclub.co.nz

HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: Friday

6pm - Mac & Mates.

KAIAPOI CLUB, 118 Raven Quay:

Thursday 7pm - Quiz.

MACKENZIES, 51 Pages Rd: Wednesday

7pm - Karaoke with Brent Love.

MAK BAR, 1276 Main North Rd, Kainga:

Saturday 8pm - Krakkajack. Sunday 3pm - Live

music.

MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St: Thursday

7pm - Fly by Night. Friday 7pm - James

Brothers; 10pm - The Elevators. Saturday 7pm

- Fly By Night; 10.30pm - Bad Charlotte.

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB, 202 Marine

Pde: Saturday 9th May, 7pm - Raisin Tooth.

OLD LEITHFIELD HOTEL, 11 Old Main

North Rd: Friday 7.30pm - The Party Singers.

PINT & PONY, 1 Hamill Rd: Thursday

6.30pm - Absolut (Lino & Courtenay).

QUEENSPARK TAVERN, 60 Queenspark

Dr: Friday 7pm - Sharkey’s Karaoke. Saturday

7pm - Uprising. Wednesday 7pm - Quiz.

RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118 Racecourse

Rd: Friday 7.30pm - Awesome Source.

Saturday 5.30pm - Awesome Source.

RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75

London St: Friday 7pm - Veuvacious.

Saturday 7pm - Simmer. Sunday 3pm -

Reminisce with Anthony.

ROSE & THISTLE, 24 Main North Rd:

Friday 8.30pm - Karaoke with Annalea &

Junior. Saturday 8.30pm - Shameless 2. Sunday

4.30pm - Irish Session with Malarkey.

SHARKEY'S BAR & CAFE, 96 Hoon Hay

Rd: Friday - Free Juke Box. Saturday -

Sharkey’s Karaoke. Sunday 4pm - Open Mic.

SPACE ACADEMY, 371 St Asaph St:

Thursday - Sam White ‘In the Styce’ album

release. Friday - COAL; Dyschezia Tenesmus;

Are You or Have You Ever Been; Mr Meaty

Boy. Saturday - Endless Swarm (Scotland).

Sunday - Lovers Anonymous with Phoebs.

Wednesday - Catalyst poetry evening.

spaceacademy.co.nz/live

THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday 7pm -

Quiz. Friday 6pm - Willie McArthur; 10pm -

Corner Sounds. Saturday 7pm - Lee Martin;

11pm - Mama Rock. Sunday 5pm - Ants

Pickard. Monday 6pm - Sionna. Tuesday 7pm

- Jamesons Irish Band. Wednesday 6pm -

Sionna.

THE BOWER, 487 New Brighton Rd:

Saturday 4.30pm - Wāhine.

THE CHURCH, cnr Worcester &

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

THE CRAIC, 84 Riccarton Rd: Friday 10pm

- Willie McArthur. Saturday 9.30pm - Karaoke.

Tuesday 7pm - Quiz. Wednesday 10pm -

Karaoke.

THE DUX, 6 Poplar St: Tuesday 6.30pm -

Pub Quiz.

THE EMBANKMENT TAVERN, 181 Ferry

Rd: Thursday 9pm - Carpathia. Friday - Open

Mic. Wednesday 9pm - Carpathia.

THE FITZ2 SPORTS BAR, 77 Stevens St:

Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.

THE LITTLE FIDDLE, 132 Oxford Tce:

Friday & Saturday 9pm - DJ’s. Sunday 4.30pm -

Irish Sesh; 7pm - Antony Pickard. Tuesday

8.30pm - Topia. Wednesday 8.30pm - Willie

McArthur.

THE MILLER BAR, 308 Lincoln Rd:

Thursday 7pm - Comedy Night. Friday 9.30pm

- The Meaniez. Saturday 9.30pm - Switch Jam

Session. Sunday 6pm - Karaoke with Lance.

Tuesday 7pm - Quiz. Wednesday 7pm -

Karaoke with Lance.

THE PAPANUI, 310 Sawyers Arms Rd:

Friday 6.45pm - The Viscounts.

THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd: Saturday

7.30pm - The Party Singers. Wednesday 7pm -

Quiz.

THE ROCKPOOL, 85 Hereford St:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday - DJ's.

THE SIDELINE SPORTS BAR, 331

Stanmore Rd: Thursday 7pm - Jam Night

with Ritchie Gillies & Nick Buchanan. Tuesday

7pm - DJ Chick Karaoke.

THE TURF, 6 Inwoods Rd: Thursday 7pm -

Live music. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.

WUNDERBAR, Lyttelton: Thursday 5pm -

Never Not Now (Rock n Roll stand-up comedy

show. Friday 6.30pm - Gecko EP Release Party.

Saturday 7pm - IVY & Pearly*.

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