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Put your business in front of people..................3

Nude and lewd at Spencer Park.........................4

‘Sucks knowing you’ll never walk again’......... 6-7

Renovated quake villa flipped for $1.3m............9

Bus lane work to start......................................10

Cost of AI identity fraud...................................10

No body, no parole: The verdict.......................13

The Way We Were.............................................14

Forster family’s legacy.....................................17

Lock’s shock diagnosis....................................18

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

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NEWS The Star, May 14, 2026 | 3

Dog rescued in middle of animal cruelty bail hearing

A recent court appearance

prompted police to act quickly

to check on the well-being of a

small dog caught up in a family

harm situation.

Police were opposing bail in

the district court for a man facing

charges including animal

cruelty, resisting police and

escaping custody.

As the bail hearing got

under way, a police prosecutor

became concerned about the

dog at the centre of the animal

cruelty charge which, it was

alleged, the defendant had used

to manipulate the victim.

In response to police

questioning, the defendant

told the court the dog had been

left alone where he had been

staying. Police moved quickly.

Within 40 minutes of getting

to the address, officers had

found the little dog, which had

been on his own for two days.

He was taken to the police

station temporarily and officers

updated the judge straight

away.

The dog was alert and in

good spirits. He was placed in

the care of the SPCA, which was

already aware of the situation.

Detective Senior Sergeant

Dan Overend said family harm

does not just affect people –

pets are often deliberately

targeted as part of the abuse.

"We do see situations

where pets are used as a

means of control, including

being withheld, threatened

or deliberately neglected to

manipulate victims, That’s why

services like Pet Refuge play

such an important role. They

can provide safe, temporary

care for pets so people don’t

have to choose between their

own safety and their animals.”

Why home shows still work,

even when the market slows

When the market slows, staying

visible isn’t optional –it’s

critical.

The Star Home Show puts

your business directly in front

of people who are still planning,

still investing, and actively

looking for ideas and solutions

for their homes. That’s one of

the many reasons businesses

should exhibit at this year’s

event.

“Building and home projects

involve high cost and risk.

Meeting businesses in person,

seeing materials, and asking

questions removes hesitation

in a way websites and social

media can’t,” Home Show sales

manager Marissa Stephen said.

“The Star Home Show creates

that connection. It allows both

a business brand and the person

representing your company

an opportunity to demonstrate

expertise, showcase your products

or services in a tangible

way, and stand out from competitors

who may be scaling

back their marketing efforts.

“They want to see, touch, and

speak to real people before

making decisions. A home show

gives you the chance to build

that trust instantly – something

no advertisement or website

can replicate.”

The Star Home Show gives

your business a rare opportunity

to stand directly in front

of motivated customers who

are actively looking for solutions,

inspiration, and trusted

providers. A business is able

to showcase what’s hard to

explain online.

Said Stephen: “These aren’t

passive audiences. They’re

motivated homeowners,

comparing options, asking questions,

and deciding who they

trust.

“If you’re not there, your

competitors are having those

conversations instead. That

creates a rare opportunity:

less noise, more attention, and

a stronger presence for those

willing to show up.”

Ultimately, showing up when

others hesitate sends a powerful

message: Your business is

stable, committed, and ready to

serve.

That kind of confidence can

be the difference between being

overlooked and being chosen.

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“Often, it’s also when many

businesses pull back. Put simply,

tough times aren’t when

you disappear. They’re when

you show up, stand out, and

secure the work that others

miss,” Stephen said.

“Many of our long-standing

Canterbury businesses who

exhibit at our show know this

and are still here because of

smart marketing when times

get tough over the years.”

Exhibiting signals confidence,

stability, and commitment –

qualities customers actively look

for when choosing who to work

with.

“You build local brand recognition

quickly. Even if someone

doesn’t buy immediately, they

remember who they met. That

familiarity often turns into

future enquiries or referrals,”

Stephen said.

Tough times also reshape buying

behaviour.

“All of us are product consumers

who are now doing more

research, comparing more

options, and taking longer to

decide where and when we are

spending. This means being

present at a well-attended event

keeps your brand top-of-mind

during that decision-making

process. Even if customers don’t

purchase immediately, the relationships

and impressions you

build can translate into future

business,” Stephen said.

“Importantly directly dealing

with customers means a business

gets valuable ‘real-time’

feedback from your market.”

Because your next customer

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the floor, ready to plan their next

move. Make sure your business

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Marina work to start

Work to refurbish a jetty at

Lyttelton’s Magazine Bay – and

add a new swimming platform –

will start on Monday. The marina

was removed in late 2023 due to

its poor condition. The remaining

section will be extended to include

a swimming platform. It will take

about five months.

Linwoood stabbing incident

An incident in Linwood left two

people with stab-like wounds on

Sunday. Emergency services were

called about 5.15pm to a property

on Jollie St after a reported

grievous assault. Senior Sergeant

Craig Ellison said officers arrived

to find two people with moderate

to serious injuries. He said it was

believed the people were known to

each other and were not looking for

anyone else in relation to the matter.

Burnout at Hillmorton

Nurses and care workers at

Hillmorton Hospital say they’re

facing burnout and anxiety over

working conditions, which included

chronic understaffing, broken doors,

faulty alarms and rat infestations. A

New Zealand Nurses Organisation

survey of about 180 Hillmorton

staff found the majority felt unsafe,

reported working in dilapidated

facilities, were scared to report

concerns for fear of retaliation and

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Council refunded

$250k for street

lights power bill

BY ANAN ZAKI

The city council has been

refunded $250,000 after it was

overcharged for its street lighting

by Contact Energy.

City council head of facilities

and property Bruce Rendall said

the discrepancy was identified

by an independent auditor after

which Contact confirmed the

overcharge.

“The matter is limited to street

lighting charges,” Rendall said.

The council manages a network

of about 44,000 street

lights.

The largely LED network

was operated through a central

management system with smart

controllers on individual lights.

The refund comes after the

Electricity Authority lodged a

formal complaint with an independent

rulings panel against

Contact Energy.

The authority alleges between

early March 2022 and the end

of September last year, Contact

failed to maintain an up-todate

distributed unmetered

load database for the council. It

also failed to take all practicable

steps to ensure submission

information was complete and

accurate. Contact accepted it

breached the code, and potentially

faces a penalty of up to

$200,000.

“Council is not a party to the

Electricity Authority’s current

complaint process,” Rendall

said. –RNZ

Nude and lewd,

welcome to

Spencer Park

BY GEOFF SLOAN

Women walking at Spencer

Park Beach are concerned

about naked men, prompting

warnings on social media and a

complaint to the police.

A woman who was at the

beach on Friday said she was

thinking about taking a last

swim before winter when she

noticed a man in her peripheral

vision about 10m away.

“It’s a fully naked, white

male, probably in his 40s-50s. I

took one brief look at him and

initially just thought he was

skinny dipping and thought

‘weird but ok’,” she posted on

Facebook.

“Then I looked again and

realised he was grinning at me

and touching himself right next

to me.”

She was stunned and didn't

know what to do or think.

“He kept touching himself

while looking at me, and I anxiously

just stared at my phone

for a few seconds trying not

to look at him, then walked

quickly toward the dunes.

“When I looked back he was

gone.” They were the only

people on the beach at the time,

the woman said.

She reported the incident to

police and went online to warn

others.

“If I had to guess, this kind of

behaviour probably happens

more during the cooler months

when the beaches are quieter

and there’s less people around,”

she posted.

Police told The Star there

were “no lines of inquiry”

available to follow up the

woman’s report.

Canterbury Metro Area

prevention manager Inspector

Glenda Barnaby said police

receive reports from time

to time of people acting

suspiciously or antisocially at

Spencer Park Beach.

Community patrols visit the

area routinely as part of their

patrols. Police encouraged

anyone who sees someone

behaving oddly or indecently to

call 111.

The Star went to the beach to

investigate on Monday and soon

after arriving spotted a naked

man near the sand dunes.

A naked man in the sand dunes at Spencer Park Beach.

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When he saw the reporter, with

a camera, he headed off.

A Spencerville woman

walking with a friend on the

beach told The Star she was

concerned.

"Some of them are very

discreet about it. The worst is

the guys that are out on the

beach, fully exposed, they are

wanting people to walk past

and see them.

“I don't feel safe here

whatsoever. I wouldn't even

really walk on my own, unless I

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have somebody with me.”

She used to regularly swim

at the beach by herself but

stopped after being “harassed”

and experiencing lewd

behaviour over the years.

“One time I was accosted by a

group of Asian guys. They saw

me and wanted me to go into

the sand dunes with them.

“I pretty much scarpered

after that, so I don't go there

now.

“I'm sure it’s not just me. It’s

been like that for a very, very

long time.”

Spencer Park Beach is wellknown

for nude sunbathing and

swimming north of the Heyders

Rd car park.

Nudist groups also have

organised days out there

and will put out flags to alert

beachgoers.

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Cathedral, museum may get $15m each

The city council has proposed

using $35.8 million of the

forecast $44.4 million saved in

costs from its annual budget

to restore heritage buildings

– including the cathedral and

museum.

Canterbury Museum and

Christ Church Cathedral would

each receive $15 million, on the

condition the Government also

contributes $15 million to each,

among other conditions.

Another $1.8 million from

the surplus would complete

collection of the cathedral

targeted rate.

The city council would also

provide a loan to the museum

of $28.6 million to be paid back

from an international visitor

levy.

The Christchurch School of

Music is also set to get $4m,

to match funding the school

already has, to build a new

$12m base in the heart of the

Performing Arts Precinct on

Armagh St.

The Arts Centre and

Canterbury Provincial

Chambers miss out on funding

at this point.

The proposal from

city council finance and

performance committee chair

Sam MacDonald and deputy

chair Jake McLellan comes as

5888 submissions on the issue

are considered as part of its

Draft Annual Plan 2026/27

process. City councillors have

the opportunity to confirm

funding to restore these iconic

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buildings in June, when they

approve the Annual Plan

2026/27.

The council will consider the

community’s views alongside

the national significance of the

buildings, their economic and

cultural value, and the potential

for co-funding from other

partners.

The submissions show broad

support for restoring the four

iconic buildings, but each has

different levels of backing.

Submitters were asked for

their perspective on ratepayers

providing

financial support

to restore

the museum,

cathedral

Canterbury

Provincial

Chambers, and

The Arts Centre.

MacDonald said

the proposal to

go ahead with

Sam

MacDonald

allocating money towards the

long-awaited restorations will

help give certainty to a complex

funding process.

“There comes a point

where we need to make some

decisions, provide certainty to

the various players willing to

bring funding to the table, and

help fill these final holes at the

heart of our city,” he said.

“This is our chance to finally

put these long-running rebuild

debates behind us once and for

all, and is the council’s full and

final commitment.

“Leadership means making

hard decisions in the long-term

interests of the city instead

of leaving difficult issues

unresolved year after year.

“Importantly, because we’d be

using our $44.4 million surplus,

our proposal wouldn’t increase

rates and the balance would

still go toward reducing the

council’s debt.”

It’s estimated that the total

funding gap between the

projected restoration costs and

all confirmed contributions

is about $290 million. Closing

this gap would require

funding from multiple sources,

including central government.

Interim council chief

executive Bede Carran said

although there is support across

all demographics for restoring

the city’s heritage, it comes with

conditions.

“Our community emphasised

that these buildings are a

vital part of Christchurch’s

identity, and represent some

of the final missing pieces in

our post-quake regeneration.

For many, restoring them

represents unfinished business

and a chance to leave an

intergenerational legacy.

“However, people want any

investment to be affordable,

disciplined and balanced

against the community’s

other priorities. That will be

the challenge of this elected

council as they prepare for next

year’s Long Term Plan process,

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Noah’s recovery: ‘It sucks being 16

A teenager paralysed from the

chest down in an accident earlier

this year says he is focusing on

the positives and working hard to

regain his independence, as he

comes to grips with his new life.

Bill Hickman reports

Noah Berkeley, 16, hit a sand

bank as he dived into a wave

while swimming on January 2.

The accident damaged two

cervical vertebrae, leaving him

paralysed from the chest down.

After months in the Burwood

Spinal Unit and transitional

rehab facilities in Christchurch,

Noah said he was dedicating

himself to regaining as much

independence as possible before

he returns to his family home in

Wellington’s Stokes Valley next

month.

“I knew I was never going to

walk again but I just wanted be

as independent as I could. So

that’s my drive – I wanted to just

push myself to be independent

as fast as I can. Obviously I still

need lots of help but I’m getting

closer and closer,” he said.

Following the accident Noah

was able to move his shoulders

and wrists but struggled to use

his hands.

He said he had been working

hard to rebuild strength in his

arms and he’d elected to undergo

further surgery to try to free up

movement in his hands.

“It’s quite nerve-wracking. It’s

not promised that you’re going

Noah Berkeley has spent months at the Burwood Spinal Unit and in transitional rehabilitation following his accident. He has

drawn inspiration from the wheelchair rugby players he has met while in Christchurch.

to gain more (movement) but I

think it’s in my best interest to

take what they’ll offer. It sounds

pretty hopeful.”

Each day he worked on his

recovery. On top of the physical

therapy – Noah was also learning

new skills to help him move forward

once he made it home.

“I wake up. Take some meds. I

have to do some cares and that

takes a bit longer than it used to

that’s for sure.

“I want to be able to

talk to young people

and tell them my story

and my mindset. I want

to motivate and inspire

people.”

Noah Berkeley

“Being in the TR (transitional

rehab) programme now, I

actually have more outings

than gym stuff. A couple of

times a week we’ll go out, it can

be quite busy.

“Once a week I have to cook

dinner for the rest of us in

TR. We do meal planning on

a certain day. We go grocery

shopping. It’s really just

preparing me for when I get

home.

“It’s quite full on but it also

means you don’t get bored.”

Noah said he could not wait to

head home to be with his family

and friends at the beginning of

next month.

“I think it’s going to be

awesome. It’s not going to be

the same obviously but I’m just

excited to see my friends. I’d

like to pop into school, see my

teachers and everyone around

school. Pop into basketball see

everyone there,” he said.

During his time in

Christchurch he has had the

chance to check out wheelchair

rugby and he was looking to get

into the sport as his strength

grew.

“I spend a few nights a week

going down to the Canterbury

wheelchair rugby training.

That’s something I’m really

looking forward to.

“It’s such a cool community.

I’ve met people from the Spinal

Trust, they inspire me. They

make me look at how positive

they are.”

In the future, he hoped to

share his experience and

perspective with other young

people.

“I want to be able to talk to

young people and tell them my

story and my mindset. I want to

motivate and inspire people.”

On the flip side he was

realistic about some of the

struggles he faced since his life

had changed so dramatically.

He had been swimming

between the flags at Riversdale

Beach on the Wairarapa coast

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and knowing you’ll never walk again’

when he hit a sand bank while

diving into the water.

“It sucks being 16 and

knowing you’ll never walk

again. Even just my hands. Life’s

pretty hard when you don’t have

working hands. No matter what

surgeries I get they’ll never be

perfect.

“The downs are really just

thinking about your past.

Thinking about what you could

do and how in the future you’re

not going to be the same no

matter what you do,” Noah said.

Within days of Noah’s

accident, people in the

Riversdale community united to

raise more than $62,000 in one

night’s fundraising.

“In Burwood at the time I

watched the whole thing in a

video call. It was just amazing

seeing what everyone was doing

and knowing it was for me. It

was awesome,” Noah said.

His parents, family and

friends helped give him the

strength to keep looking

forward.

“My family, dad. My little step

sister’s chosen to come down

here for her birthday rather

than have a birthday party.

They’re all my ‘why’, you know,

my friends… everyone that

gathered around in Riversdale

for me. They’re all my ‘why’. A

hundred percent.

“I just want to say thank you.

“You sit up at night and you

think about it. Everyone’s giving

up their time. Dad’s given up

his job for over half the year

just to come help me. He’s there

While continuing his rehabilitation, Noah has been able to get out and explore the city. He took his step-sister Kiwa along

for a ride on the tram.

tucking me into bed. They mean

the world to me. I wouldn’t be

able to do anything that I’ve

done without them.”

Noah’s father, Stu Berkeley,

said he was blown away by the

resilience Noah had found in the

wake of the accident.

“To watch him be so determined,

so stubborn – dare I say

it – in everything that he does.

It’s all about looking forward

to the future. He does have his

moments but 95% of the time

– certainly in front of us – he’s

super, super positive.

“All he wants to do is get

better, get home and start the

next phase of where we go

from here. His resilience is just

phenomenal,” Berkeley said.

He said the family had a lot of

work ahead of them to set Noah

up when he arrived back home.

“Noah had his accident in

the beginning of January. It

was very clear right from the

early days that he wouldn’t be

walking again. He accepted that

very quickly and that has fuelled

his drive and determination to

do what he’s been doing down

here. It seems that things take

a lot longer in real life in terms

of preparing to get back home,”

Berkeley said.

He said an assessment had

shown modifying the family

home to be accessible for Noah

would not be possible.

“The plan is to convert our

garage into his own studio –

with his own bedroom, lounge,

kitchenette, bathroom and

stuff – with the purpose that

he can continue to grow his

independence but also still be

part of the house.

“We want him to be part of

the house and part of our family

– as he always will be – but

also give him that space to be

independent and learn what it’s

like being back in the real world

– for want of a better word – in

his chair,” he said.

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their homes.

A three-bedroom villa on Corson Ave, Beckenham, was sold under the hammer for $1.305m, shattering expectations by

more than $200,000. Below, What the villa looked like when the vendors picked it up six months ago.

“It’s a big job, and it’s not for

everyone,” she said.

Toone said there was a lot of

interest in renovated character

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established areas where there

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between 1900 and 1940 – and

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and professionals, older people

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was a demographic that came

through,” she told OneRoof.

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also exceeded the vendor’s

expectations by at least 15%,

Toone said.

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AI identity fraud costing millions

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Bus lane cameras, signage

and lane markings, along with

safety improvements at the

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More than half of businesses have

reported AI-generated identity

fraud at an average cost of $2.2

million for each attack.

Christchurch-founded document

workflow provider Lumin

said sophisticated impersonation

technology had reached new

heights, with 90% of the 1000

organisations it surveyed in the

United States, New Zealand and

Australia concerned their critical

workflows were vulnerable to AIpowered

fraud.

Ninety percent of New Zealand

organisations believed the processes

they used to sign, verify,

and complete legally binding business

contracts, were vulnerable.

Lumin chief executive Max

Ferguson said AI-generated fraud

was eroding trust.

The findings of its report,

Digital Identity in Business: The

Threats, Impact, and Opportunities,

indicates advancements in

AI, were severely eroding business

trust, with the majority of

New Zealand organisations seeing

historical fraud breaches as

a major deterrent to collaborate

with potential partners.

The report indicates 69% of

New Zealand businesses would be

less willing to work with a partner

who recently experienced an

identity fraud incident.

“With cybersecurity-threatening

AI super intelligence at our

doorstep, vulnerable agreement

workflows are a goldmine for

fraudsters,” the report says.

Lumin chief executive Max Ferguson says AI-generated fraud is eroding trust.

“When these systems fail, sensitive

financial data, corporate

information and personal information

are exposed. With these

breaches often triggering extensive

data leaks and devastating

financial damage, securing these

digital processes is no longer

optional.”

Ferguson said the goal was to

help businesses improve resilience

and ensure New Zealand

remained a trusted place to do

business.

“I see the reality of this threat

everyday with scammers

impersonating me to my staff and

targeting our accounts team with

fake invoices. AI has sharpened

these fraud tactics to the point

where they directly threaten the

trust that keeps our business

ecosystem interconnected and

operating smoothly,” he said.

“Preventing identity fraud is no

longer just an IT responsibility.

“Businesses need to acknowledge

that it can strike any

department and must be

addressed at boardroom level.”

The report indicates twothirds

(67%) of New Zealand

organisations were planning to

increase investment in identity

verification technology and processes

over the next two years.

Said Ferguson: “While this

investment level still lags

behind Australia (82%) and

the US (78%), there is a clear

push for modernised solutions,

with 85% of NZ firms also

supporting the introduction of

government-issued digital IDs,

with the primary motivator

being the ability to make identity

verification significantly easier.”

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LETTERS The Star, May 14, 2026 | 13

No body, no parole: The verdict

Readers respond to last week’s article on a possible law change

which would see convicted murders denied parole if they do not

tell authorities where their victim’s body is. The law change is

being backed by Simon McGrath, whose brother Michael went

missing in May 2017. His body has never been found. Michael

McGrath’s friend, David Benbow, was convicted of the murder,

but is waiting for a Court of Appeal hearing in his bid to have the

conviction and sentence overturned

Should No body, no parole

be made law? Definitely not,

there have been many cases

of innocent persons being

found guilty, and these persons

couldn’t possibly know where

the body is.

The law is not perfect in

execution and if an innocent

person is mistakenly convicted,

(or framed by a guilty party),

then our legal system will

have denied an innocent

person the same rights a guilty

person would have if the latter

honestly confessed.

When the law favours

the guilty and penalises the

innocent, the law is faulty. The

first duty of the law is to protect

the innocent, not to punish the

guilty.

- Phillip Rex Robinson,

Waltham

I would oppose a no body no

parole sentencing guideline.

We should be open to

additionally penalising people

who, in addition to committing

a crime, are still gratuitously

making other people’s lives

worse. This is something the

proposal gets right.

We should be open to

additionally penalising people

who destroy bodies to hide

murder.

This is something that the

policy would get right, but

we only know if we trusted

convicted people to tell us the

truth about it.

Wrongly convicted people

can’t produce a body. Enough

people have been acquitted on

retrial that we know that some

people are wrongly convicted.

They will usually be the people

with the least money for

lawyers. Selectively penalising

them strikes me as wrong.

- James Cone, Spreydon

I understand why — but

what if someone innocent is

convicted? An innocent person

couldn’t possibly know the

whereabouts of a victim’s body.

- Sue Wilkinson

In some cases they didn’t

do the crime they have been

convicted for. How would you

David Benbow, left, was sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Michael McGrath.

expect them to produce a body

if they didn’t do it? This is one

reason the death penalty was

dropped.

- Christopher Ward

I agree wholeheartedly with

no body no parole. The family

of the missing person deserves

to have a body to grieve and

help bring closure.

- Kathleen Anderson

If no body, the victim’s family

have no body to bury and

consequently no closure, why

should the accused get parole

and be happy.

- Sue Fergusson

It’s a very difficult call

to make, without a sound

knowledge of the legal system.

For those who are truly

innocent it would be a travesty,

but if it can be concluded that

there was no other outcome.

Fair enough.

- Fay Shimasaki

Should be a life for a life, you

take a life you actual get life in

prison, no parole no chances of

getting out. Eye for a eye

- Dylan Takitimu

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Waaka (Threats force end to

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My employment ceased. For

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There is a violent culture there.

Even in emergency

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drugs and weapons. For a while

I did voluntary work. I was

often abused, and what is worse

is that those in authority did

nothing to address the problem.

Violence is not the way to

treat people who are helping

you. I do not like living in a

society like this.

- John Hill (abridged)

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On May 14, 1947, Sydenham MP Mabel Howard made history when she was appointed Minister of Health, becoming New

Zealand’s first woman Cabinet minister. Howard’s outspoken style made her a memorable presence in Parliament. In 1954,

she famously brandished two differently sized pairs of ‘OS’ (oversize) bloomers during a debate to highlight the need for

standardised clothing sizes.

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Nicholas Oates, at the wheel of a Benz Velo Comfortable, became the first New Zealander to be issued with a speeding

ticket on May 15, 1901. Oates’ car is on display at the Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

May 12-19

First woman Cabinet minister

On May 14, 1947, Mabel Howard made history when she was appointed Minister

of Health, becoming New Zealand’s first woman Cabinet minister. Her appointment

followed the death of Dan Sullivan and came during the government of Prime

Minister Peter Fraser. Alongside the health portfolio, she was also placed in

charge of child welfare, marking a significant milestone for women in New Zealand

politics.

Howard had entered Parliament in 1943 as the MP for Christchurch East

before winning the Sydenham electorate in 1946, which she represented until her

retirement in 1969. With a strong trade union background and deep ties to her

working-class constituency, she became known as a high-profile and forthright

figure, openly championing the interests of “women, the aged, the sick and the

unfortunate”.

During her career, Howard advocated widely on social issues, including equal

pay for women, social security, housing, and consumer protection.

Howard’s outspoken style made her a memorable presence in Parliament.

In 1954, she famously brandished two differently sized pairs of “OS” (oversize)

bloomers during a debate to highlight the need for standardised clothing sizes,

a stunt that drew public support and led to change despite opposition from

manufacturers.

Howard died in Christchurch in 1972, leaving behind a legacy as a trailblazer for

women in politics and a determined advocate for social welfare and consumer rights.

New Zealand's first speeding ticket

On May 15, 1901, Christchurch became the scene of New Zealand’s first

recorded speeding offence, when motorist Nicholas Oates appeared in the

Magistrate’s Court. He was charged with driving a motor car, a

Benz Velo Comfortable, along Lincoln Rd at more than 4mph

(6.5km/h), exceeding the city’s strict speed limit at a time when

automobiles were still a novelty.

At the time, there were just seven motor vehicles in

Canterbury, and Oates himself was a pioneer of early motoring

— importing the first motor car into the South Island. Alongside

business partner Alexander Lowry, he owned Zealandia Cycle

Works, then the largest bicycle manufacturer in New Zealand or

Australia.

The charge stemmed from an incident in which Oates’ vehicle Nicholas Oates

startled a horse-drawn carriage owned by George Gould near

the hospital. The groom struggled to control the frightened horses, and witnesses

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High-flying Tech brace for Coastal clash

Cashmere Technical midfielder Joe Hoole will come up against former team

Coastal Spirit on Sunday.

PHOTO: MITCHELL COZZONE/DUST.MEDIA

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Cashmere Technical have swept

aside every opponent they have

faced in the Southern League

this season, but they will face

one of their toughest tests yet

this weekend against defending

champions Coastal Spirit.

Tech’s 12-0 win over third-tier

FC Twenty 11 in the Chatham

Cup on Saturday saw them progress

to the second round of the

national knockout competition,

while in the league they have

won all seven games they have

played.

They have not conceded

a goal since a 4-1 win over

Nomads on March 28 and have

scored 37 goals while allowing

only two all season.

Coastal’s title defence is not

going according to plan. They sit

fourth on the table with three

SOUTHERN LEAGUE ROUND 8

• Christchurch Utd v Nelson Suburbs,

United Sports Centre, noon Sat

• Nomads v Ferrymead Bays, Tulett

Park, 2.45pm Sat

• Selwyn Utd v Wānaka, Foster Park,

3pm Sat

• Coastal Spirit v Cashmere Tech,

Tane Norton Park, noon Sun

Points

Cash Tech 21; Ferrymead Bays 18;

Nomads 12; Coastal 10; Northern

10; Chch Utd 8; Nelson 6; Wānaka 6;

Dunedin 4; Selwyn 4

wins, one draw and two losses,

but remain within touching

distance of the National League

qualification spots.

Their Chatham Cup campaign

ended on Saturday with a 3-1

extra-time loss to Nomads.

Tech midfielder Joe Hoole

will be one player familiar with

Coastal, having captained the

club to last season’s Southern

League title before switching

clubs this season.

Coastal also have several

players with Tech connections,

with Danny Boys, Yusuf van

Dam and Jordan Anngow all

having previously spent time at

the club.

Elsewhere this weekend,

Christchurch United host Nelson

Suburbs, second-placed Ferrymead

Bays travel to Nomads

and Selwyn take on Wānaka.

In Chatham Cup action,

Ferrymead Bays, Cashmere

Technical, Halswell United,

Nomads, Waimak United

and Christchurch United all

advanced to the second round,

which will be played on the

weekend of May 30-31.

Club milestone cements

Forster family’s legacy

BY SAM COUGHLAN

Not many players reach 100

division 1 rugby games for their

club, but when flanker Sean

Forster led Burnside out against

Belfast on Saturday, he became

the third member of his family

to reach the milestone.

Forster, 29, made his debut in

2016 and now joins father Matt

and mother Marie as Burnside

centurions in the club’s red-andwhite

hoops.

Younger brother Sam and sister

Talia could yet follow suit,

with both in the early stages of

their careers in Burnside colours.

Forster, captain of Burnside’s

division 1 team, said it meant a

lot to join his parents in the club’s

100-game ranks.

“With the history of mum

and dad playing for the club,

and obviously now myself and

my brother and sister playing

there currently, it makes it a lot

cooler when the whole family's

involved.

“The club means a lot to me.

It’s pretty much like a second

family with the amount of time

I’ve spent here over the years.”

Matt said watching his son

reach the milestone was a proud

moment.

Forster (left) with mum Marie, sister

Talia and brother Sam after his 100th

division 1 appearance against Belfast

on Saturday. Marie and Forster’s

father Matt each made more than 100

appearances for the club.

“I’m just proud of him achieving

that. As he’s grown up he’s

been a really good kid, so I’m

proud of the way he holds himself

and leads the team.

“He played juniors there and

then came back (after finishing

at Christchurch Boys’ High)

and started playing colts and

seniors, so he’s been part of it

all the way through. He’s a little

tiger – he was always around

when I was playing.”

The father and son even

shared the field in Sean’s division

1 debut against Marist Albion in

2016, when injuries forced Burnside

to call the young flanker up

from the colts and coax Matt out

of retirement.

“We had a bit of a run together,

so that was quite good,” said

Matt.

“It’s something that not too

many people can say they’ve

done.”

Sean said the experience

remained a special memory.

“I just got called up to play that

one game and we ran on the field

together. It was cool. I don’t think

it happens too often in division 1

footy.”

Burnside celebrated Forster’s

milestone with a 36-24 win over

Belfast, lifting them to seventh on

the table after five rounds. They

host Christchurch this weekend.

Elsewhere, Linwood remain

the competition’s only unbeaten

side after edging New Brighton

28-22 ahead of a blockbuster

away clash with Lincoln University

on Saturday.

Lincoln were beaten 41-21 by

University of Canterbury, who

travel to Sumner this weekend.

High School Old Boys and

Christchurch also recorded

Burnside captain Sean Forster marked his 100th division 1 appearance with a win

over Belfast on Saturday.

PHOTO: BURNSIDE RFC

wins, beating Sumner 41-26

and Shirley 55-12 respectively,

while Marist Albion defeated

Sydenham 33-7.

This weekend, Marist travel to

Belfast, Shirley host New Brighton

and Old Boys visit Sydenham. All

matches kick off at 2.45pm.

Around the grounds

CRL PREMIERSHIP ROUND 5

(2.45PM SAT)

• Halswell v Papanui, Halswell Domain

• Greymouth v Linwood, Wingham Park

• Hornby v Eastern, Leslie Park

• Bye: Riccarton

Round 4

Linwood 62 Halswell 22

Eastern 32 Greymouth 20

Riccarton 22 Papanui 8

Points

Linwood 8; Eastern 6; Riccarton 4;

Halswell 4; Greymouth 4; Papanui 4;

Hornby 2

FIRST XV RUGBY ROUND 3 (SAT)

• Southland BHS v Shirley BHS,

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• King’s HS v St Thomas, KHS, 11am

• Christ’s College v Marlborough BC,

12.10pm

• Christchurch BHS v Otago BHS,

CBHS, 1pm

• St Bede’s v St Andrew’s, SBC, 2.45pm

Round 2

St Bede’s 19 Timaru BHS 17

Christchurch BHS 45 St Thomas 10

St Andrew’s 47 Christ’s College 7

SIBS points

CBHS 10; St Bede’s 9; Southland 7;

Timaru 6; Nelson 5; Shirley 5; Otago 5;

Christ’s 2; MBC 2; St Thomas 2; King’s 1

Miles Toyota Premiership points

St Bede’s 9; St Andrew’s 7; CBHS 5;

Shirley 5; Nelson 5; St Thomas 2; Timaru

1; MBC 1; Christ’s 0

PREMIER 1 NETBALL ROUND 5

(MON, NGĀ PUNA WAI)

• Lincoln University A v Technical,

6.30pm

• Belfast v Lincoln University B, 6.30pm

• Kereru A v Kereru B, 8.05pm

• Hearts Saint Peter’s v St Nicholas,

8.05pm

Round 4

Lincoln Uni A 56 Kereru B 35

St Nicholas 49 Lincoln Uni B 44

Kereru A 60 Hearts 55

Technical 67 Belfast 19

Points

Lincoln Uni A 16; Technical 16; Kereru A

13; Hearts 9; Kereru B 8; St Nicholas 4;

Lincoln Uni B 2; Belfast 0

CPL MEN’S HOCKEY ROUND 4 (SAT)

• HSOB/Burnside v Southern, Nunweek

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• Hornby v Avon, Nunweek Park 2,

1.30pm

• Marist v Harewood, Marist Park, 3.05pm

• University v Carlton Redcliffs, Ngā Puna

Wai, 4.30pm

Round 3

Marist 4 University 0

Carlton Redcliffs 2 Southern 2

Harewood 3 Avon 1

Hornby 3 HSOB/Burnside 3

Points

Harewood 9; Marist 7; Southern 7; HSOB/

Burnside 4; Carlton Redcliffs 4; Hornby 2;

Avon 0; University 0

CPL WOMEN’S HOCKEY ROUND 4

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• Avon v Hornby, Nunweek Park 2, 3pm

• HSOB/Burnside v Southern, Nunweek

Park 1, 3.15pm

Round 3

HSOB/Burnside 5 Hornby 0

Carlton Redcliffs 7 Southern 0

Marist 6 University 0

Avon 1 Harewood 1

Points

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University 3; Hornby 1; Southern 0


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Wedding, travel priority after

lock’s unexpected diagnosis

BY SAM COUGHLAN

When Thomas Cockburn saw

a neurologist in September he

thought it was just another step

in his recovery from lingering

calf and back injuries.

The 28-year-old had been kept

out of the rugby season, where

he played lock for Springston,

and had seen physios and

specialists before embarking

on a European holiday with his

partner Eilish Robinson-Kelly

from June to August.

Over two visits to the

neurologist and tests on his

muscles and nerves, the source

of the problem was revealed.

Cockburn had Motor Neurone

Disease.

“It was pretty devastating,”

he said.

“I didn’t really know

what to think, it just kind

of changes everything.”

MND is incurable. The

neurologist told Cockburn

people with the disease have

an average life expectancy of

two to five years after being

diagnosed.

But Cockburn believes his age

and fitness will allow him to

live longer.

He received the diagnosis

on his second visit to the

neurologist.

Cockburn was by himself

when he went to the neurologist,

as Robinson-Kelly was on

her way back from Europe after

an extended holiday.

Said Cockburn: “I was

probably in a bit of disbelief,

and I vaguely remember what

(the neurologist) was saying.

“He was a very straight

shooter,

“I just heard the life

expectancy part, and kind

of shut down for a bit, and

then came home to process

everything.”

MND causes severe difficulties

with walking, speaking,

swallowing, and breathing.

Robinson-Kelly returned

home from Europe on the night

Cockburn was diagnosed.

When he met her at the

airport she immediately knew

something was wrong.

Said Robinson-Kelly: "We

laugh about it now, but I came

off 40 hours of travelling back

from Europe, and I think the

first comment I made after

I said hello was: ‘Geez, you

look worse than I do. What's

happened?’

“That's when he dropped

that bomb at two o'clock, three

o'clock in the morning.”

MND is a progressive

neurological condition where

specialised nerve cells that

control voluntary muscles

waste away, causing progressive

weakness, muscle wasting, and

loss of movement.

Cockburn and Robinson-

Kelly have been together for

nearly seven years and had

planned to get married. But

their wedding plans have now

been accelerated because of the

diagnosis.

They will tie the knot this

Eilish Robinson-Kelly and Thomas Cockburn on holiday in Paris before he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and

(right) at the Japanese Grand Prix in March after Cockburn’s diagnosis.

weekend with a small ceremony

in front of 32 close friends and

family. Because of the size there

will not be an official wedding

party, but Cockburn's brothers

will be his groomsmen, while

Robinson-Kelly’s friends will be

bridemaids.

"It was expedited pretty

quickly. There was always a

plan to but we wanted to get

married while I could still

walk,” said Cockburn.

He has lost most of the muscle

in his right leg and wears a

brace which fits in his shoe and

stops his foot from dragging on

the ground. He said he uses a

crutch or walking stick to help

him get around.

The disease has so far not

affected his ability to work.

Cockburn is an accountant at

Selwyn Water and previously

worked at the Selwyn District

Council. He is able to work from

home and in the office.

Cockburn has also been

watching Springston play on

Saturdays and spends time

with his teammates. "I’ve been

to two of their games this year,

which has been nice.”

But Cockburn will never

play rugby again – leaving

him stranded on 97 division 1

appearances.

"It was always the thing to get

to 100 games, but that got cut

short when I couldn’t play all of

last year,” he said.

"My days are a bit more

free, I don’t have trainings

on a Tuesday and Thursday,

but there is that part that

would love to be out there still

playing.”

He told his teammates about

his diagnosis in December and

says they gave him a wealth of

support.

"I didn’t want to individually

message everyone because I’d

already been doing that with

family and others, so I just put a

message in the group chat.

"I got lots of responses,

individual messages, or back

in the group chat, just showing

support. It was nice.”

Cockburn and Robinson-

Kelly plan to travel the world

as much as they can before his

symptoms stop him.

They recently visited Japan

and South Korea for six weeks,

where they watched the

formula 1 race in Suzuka at the

end of March and got paddock

passes thanks to a relative of

Robinson-Kelly’s who worked

for the Haas F1 Team.

Thomas Cockburn has played 97 division 1 games for Springston.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Cockburn said it was an

awesome experience, as he has

been an F1 fan for the last “five

or six years”.

"We met a couple of the

drivers, so that was really cool.

Ollie Biermann and Esteban

Ocon on the Haas team.”

The couple are planning

to head overseas after the

wedding.

"We haven't booked or done

anything, probably do an island

holiday and then try to get

back to Europe or maybe Japan

again. If the politics are all

good, maybe America.”

Cockburn’s diagnosis has

prompted the Springston Rugby

Club to raise money for Motor

Neurone Disease NZ by selling

retro-style jerseys, made by

kit manufacturer Paladin, for

$120 each on facebook.com/

Springstonrfc.

The jerseys have a thick white

collar in a nod to past jerseys

and the club’s traditional green

and black hoops. They also

feature Cockburn’s initials and

his No 5 on the back.

Springston vice-president and

Cockburn’s former teammate,

Josh Farrar-de Wagt, said they

are doing what they can to help.

"At this point in time it's just

something small, but obviously

as things progress the club's

definitely keen to do something

else to help support him as well.

"We obviously found out

the news and it rocks you a

bit, so it's good to see him

keeping a brave face, doing

what he can and getting around

and supporting us so we can

support him too.”

Cockburn said living with the

disease is tough – especially

having no idea how the future

will pan out.

"It’s quite scary to think about

where your life could be in six

months, a year, because I might

not be walking, might not have

any function or could be in a

wheelchair.

“I try not to think about it,

and I’m trying to live in the

short term. I’ve kind of been

wired to not think about things

too much and just go with the

flow.”

Robinson-Kelly is also helping

where she can.

"Most of it really is just

meeting Thomas where he's at

and just trying to be there to

support him both physically

and mentally where I can,” she

said.

“To be honest, the biggest

thing is actually just living day

by day and being really present

in our days rather than trying

to think about what's coming

next.

"When we have the specialists

that come to the house, I have

my own questions as well, just

trying to make sure that I'm

over all the bits and pieces that

are coming our way.”

Cockburn is hopeful his

relatively young age and prior

good health may help prolong

the amount of time he has left.

MND is most commonly

diagnosed in people aged 50 to

70, and it is extremely rare to

get it before 40.

"The average life expectancy

is two to five years, but that is a

real rough estimate.

“There’s some people that can

live for 10 to 15 years with no

real issues, and some that get it

and deteriorate very quickly.

"I think that since I’m

younger and have had a healthy

life, and they caught it

within a year when normally

it would take a couple years to

diagnose. I should have a longer

life.”

But he knows ultimately the

debilitating disease is incurable.

"Sometimes I can see

myself walking in a couple

of years, but then others it’s

like six months then I’m in a

wheelchair.”

But for now he is just trying to

focus on his upcoming wedding

and spending time with his

fiancée.

"I'm really looking forward to

it and seeing what else there is

to do.

"I was so lucky to have been

able to do the Europe trip when

we did and tick a lot of that off

my list.

“Planning for the wedding has

been a bit chaotic since we got

back (from Japan), now it’s just

getting that out of the way and

then focusing on something new.”

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hedges, shelterbelts, 684 4046 E: Consent: Help with your

stump grinding, georgelockyer@xtra.co. plans & getting it over

powerline clearing. No nz

the line • Specialists in:

job too big or small. Call

Sleepouts, units & studio

03 349 7143 BRICK & BLOCK conversions • Expertise:

Bathrooms, decks,

ARBORIST qualified. LAYER / TILER

fencing & balustrades

Copper Beech Tree 25 + years experience, All maintenance &

Services. Tree removal, LBP, all aspects covered. building work. Quality

pruning, height

reduction, hedge For the best results local service. Call Ben:

trimming, shaping, tree

phone Devon 027 405 6492

planting, firewood. Free

021 375 888

BUILDING AND property

quote. Contact Angus BUILDER New builds, maintenance. No job too

027 259 6741. alterations, decks, small. 40 years

copperbeechtreeservice fencing. 30 years in the experience. Ph 027 497

s@gmail.com

trade has given me 8322. david.cartwright@

ability to build to a high xtra.co.nz

BENNET & SONS

standard. Free quotes.

Qualified & licenced

Ph Brent 027 241 7471.

builders. New homes,

BUILDING

villa restoration,

New or Renovations

extensions, decks,

Qualified LBP

weatherboard repairs, TRADES & SERVICES

Free quote

T&G flooring. Phone

Sam 027 496 9362 or BUILDER - Qualified, 50 Ph 027 224 2831

sambennet@live.com yrs exp. Bathrooms,

Kitchens, Renovations, CARPET LAYING Exp.

BLOCKED DRAINS Drain

Repairs & Extensions. Repairs, uplifting,

Clearance, CCTV

Free quotes. Discount relaying, restretching.

Inspections, Remedy &

for pensioners. Ph Mike Phone John on 0800

Repair. CDDL Services 03 980 9771 or 027 003 181, 027 240 7416

Ltd. Ph: 0800 487 453 2266 930

jflattery@xtra.co.nz

TRADES & SERVICES

Call Aaron &

the team today!

Phone: 03 347 4422

or 021 542 402

Email: Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz

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

For the

Outdoor

Space

of your

Dreams...

Paving, Irrigation,

Lawns, Planting,

Fences, Pergolas,

Water-features,

Outdoor fires,

Raised Vege beds,

Decks, Artificial

grass, Garden

maintenance &

more...

www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz

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

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

RE-ROOFING

Roof repairs, painting &

maintenance. We've got

all your roofing needs

covered. Ph John 027

224 2831.

LANDSCAPING Paving,

Lawns, Irrigation,

Decramastic

Decking, Fencing. Kanga

CHIM Chim Chimney & small digger services. John, 0274 311 331.

Phone NOW 4 FREE

Sweeps - We'll sweep

Roof check & report

Check out Squire Resene Paints

your logburner's flue, Landscaping on

check firebricks, baffles,

Eco Decorator.

Scott McKenzie

Facebook. FREE

airtubes and controls.

Painters Decorators.

022 044 3008

QUOTES. Ph Arthur 347-

We sweep coal-ranges 8796, 027 220-7014

co.nz

ROOFING AND GUTTER

and any sized open fire. Edwin 027 220-7154

REPAIRS 25yrs

We quote and undertake

experience. Licensed

repairs, flue extensions

PLUMBER Friendly,

MOSS & LICHEN

Practitioner. Ph: CANdo

and install cowls and

certified local expert in Roof n' Gutter 027 237

bird netting. 0800 224 waterblasting removal plumbing, gas & 9431

464 www.chimchim.nz

Ph 021 405 277

drainage. Guaranteed

top-quality work. Call SHINE PRESSURE

COMPUTERS - TVs -

Waterloo Plumbing 022

LAWN MOWING Tom's

washing services.

CCTV Computer -

630 7639

Mowing - cutting the

Concrete driveways,

Repairs, Sales, Virus

paved areas, wheelie

east side of

Removal, Internet. TV - Christchurch. Ph 021 PLUMBER Highly bins. Servicing

Stereo installs, Setup. 120 1069

experienced Plumber. Christchurch. Contact

CCTV - 35 yrs exp. Ph

Exceptional service. Will 021 140 0977 or

Paul 027 405 3888

Ready to help with all Anthony 022 546 1394

MR SING Tyre and Auto

your plumbing needs. for a free quote.

Services: Repairs, WOF,

tyres, auto electrical.

Call today! MJ Plumbing

Ltd 021 109 2397 SPOUTING CLEANING

TRADES & SERVICES Reliable, affordable,

Spouting unblocked,

community focused

cleaned out & flushed

care. Ph 0800 131 300,

out. Call Greg 03 384

EDWARDS TREE Service, 342 Lincoln Road,

PLUMBER

2661 or 027 616 0331.

phone 021 0220 8323. Addington.

All plumbing work. No

Tree removal, Pruning,

job too small. Pensioner STUMP GRINDING &

Shaping, Hedge PAINTING Interior / discount. Friendly, small tree removal. Tony

Trimming, Land clearing Exterior, Roofs, Decks, reliable, professional 0275 588 895

and Tree felling. Fences. For a service & workmanship.

edwardstreeservice03@ competitive quote ph Ph Nigel 027 413 6004 TEAM TURF

gmail.com

John 0272 242 831 or 385 2930.

For all your artificial turf

requirements.

HOME SERVICE PAINTING Interior /

PLUMBER, All plumbing Residential or

Artificial Grass Laying, Exterior, Roofs, Decks,

work. Pensioner commercial.

Kitset Assembly, All Fences. For a

general property repair &

discount. No job too teamturf.co.nz

competitive quote ph

maintenance, Painting.

small. Friendly, reliable, Christchurch installers.

John 0272 242 831

Phone George 021 053

professional service & Grow Landscape

workmanship. Ph Nigel

8655

PAINTING 027 413 6004 or 385 021 034 5504

2930.

Indoor / Outdoor, over

House & Garden 30 yrs exp, same day H2O SOLUTIONS

Property services Ltd quotes, ph Steve 021 Renovations, New

255 7968

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

TRADES & SERVICES

PAINTING Exterior

experts. Roof painting.

Ph Paul 022 191 7877

www.swedekiwipainting.

co.nz

TRADES & SERVICES

Painter

Decorator

Free Quotes

Interior, Exterior,

Trade Qualified

Houses, Hot Water

Cylinders, Kitchens,

Bathroom Upgrades,

Laundries, General

Maintenance, Water

Filters. Phone Mark 027

869 0026

Services:

Licensed & Registered

Electrician

• Lighting

• Data & AV

• Power

027 752 4700

dominic@plainselectrical.co.nz

www.plainselectrical.co.nz

TRADES & SERVICES

THE ROOF

SPECIALISTS

CANTERBURY LTD

Established 2005

Protective coatings

10 year guarantee on:

Faded coloursteel

Tiles & iron

TILING

Floor & walls.

Kitchen & splashback

specialist.

No job too small.

35 yrs exp.

Free quotes

Ph 0274 833 887

TRADES & SERVICES

• Repairs

• Ventilation

• Renovations

• New Builds

• CCTV &

Alarms

TRADES & SERVICES

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

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

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

FOR SALE

New Zealand Bed

Company - NZ's leading

mattress experts since

1986. 1M+ happy

customers, 4.9 stars.

Best price guaranteed,

10-year warranty & free

delivery. Shop 21 stores

or visit nzbeds.co.nz Ph

03 365-1319

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CARS WANTED

FUNERAL DIRECTORS

PUBLIC NOTICES

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACT 1991

Avonhead Rotary Club

MONSTER

CHARITY GARAGE AND CAR BOOT SALE

this Saturday 16th May, 8am-1pm

GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALE Wide

range of household

furniture, miscellaneous

titbits. Saturday May 16,

10am. 584B Madras

Street.

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

MASSAGE, Asian male,

30s, male to male

massage, older men

welcome. Text / phone

021 0270 7228.

Clearer hearing starts

here: hearing checks,

hearing aids, and ear

wax removal all in one

place. Call our team at

Hear Again on 03 974

1658 to book an

appointment

FEET FIRST PODIATRY

provides expert foot

care,

offering

personalised treatments

for pain relief, injury

recovery, overall foot

and lower limb wellness.

Unit 2B, 355 Riccarton

Road. Ph 03 348-7910

www.feetfirst.co.nz

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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

GARAGE SALES

Huge variety of useable items and stalls.

Sausage sizzle and coffee.

Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Road

HEALTH & BEAUTY

MOBILE Toe Nail Cutting

Service by Registered

Nurse. $50. Phone 022

281 6647

PERSONAL

EX PROF GENTLEMAN

in all aspects, retired,

living on N side of city,

EG, chatty, witty, loving,

generous seeks a

slimmish lady with a

cheeky/slinky

tactile demeanor to

share fun happy

company & activities,

ph/txt 027 659 4425

WANTED

7”, 45’s, singles, eps

records wanted, any

amount top prices paid.

Pennylane Records, 430

Colombo Street,

Sydenham, ring Dave

021 222 6144, 7 days

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,


days.

CDs PRESSED IN

JAPAN WANTED


Colombo St, Sydenham,

7 days

WANTED

CASH PAID

for jars of old coins and

bank notes, also old

silver bars. Ph Carlos

0275 296 560.

DVDs AND CASSETTE

tapes

wanted,


Colombo Street,

Sydenham, 7 days

FOLK RECORDS

WANTED mouse in a

open, 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

GOLD WANTED

CASH PAID. Top prices.

The Pawnshop - 396

Blenheim Rd, 121

Riccarton Rd, 77 Ferry

Rd, 7 days.

LIBRARY RECORDS

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

TOOLS, Garden, garage,

saw benches, lathes.

Cash buyer. Phone 355-

2045.

WANTED

PENNYLANE RECORDS

always buying records.

Excellent prices paid.

430 Colombo Street,

Sydenham, 366 3278,

open 7 days

WANTED OLIVER

LINDSAY-SCHMITT -

Graffenstadden - will pay

$500. Pennylane


Street, Sydenham, 7

days or 021 222 6144

Dave

direct

cremation

$2,200 GSt inclusive

(includes committal)

0800 27 28 29

www.mainland

crematorium.co.nz

CHRISTCHURCH

BASED

CANTERBURY

AMATEUR

WINEMAKERS

Join now and improve

your winemaking skills

in a friendly

environment. Phone

Bruce 021 128 9069 or

Judy 022 281 6647

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICES

GREYPOWER

Christchurch Social to

be held on 20th May at

St Martins Church Hall

at 1pm. Topic: Melanie

from Aspire. Ukelele

Group to entertain.

Afternoon tea, Raffles.

Neville Wootton, Vice

President.

WEDDING CELEBRANT

NZCA. Your special day

your way. Established.

Call Angela 021 077

1218.

START Trust

Warmly invites you to join them at their

Annual General Meeting

To be held at

START’s premises

18 Queenswood Gardens

Mairehau, Christchurch

Thursday 28th May 2026

6pm shared meal & 6.45pm AGM

Please RSVP by Monday 25th May 2026

on telephone: 355 4414 or

email admin@starthealing.org

Please let us know if you intend to join us for a meal.

Notice for consultation on a proposed Enrolment Scheme changes

for several South-west Christchurch Schools

The Ministry of Education, in consultation with the boards of Oaklands Te Kura o Ōwaka and Te Kura o te

Tauawa Halswell School, has developed proposed enrolment scheme amendments under the Education and

Training Act 2020 to better balance local demand to capacity across the network. In addition, in consultation with

the establishment board of Te Mātaitihi, the Ministry has developed a new proposed enrolment scheme for the

opening of the school.

As part of this process, we are consulting with the schools’ communities and with people living in the areas for

which the schools are reasonably convenient schools.

Under these schemes, students will be able to enrol if they live within the proposed home zone. The enrolment of

out-of-zone students is governed by the provisions of the Education and Training Act 2020.

The Ministry is also consulting on proposed enrolment scheme amendments for Broadfield School and Prebbleton

School and a proposed new enrolment scheme for Koromiko Mākoha.

Copies of the proposed enrolment schemes are available at https://www.education.govt.nz/have-your-say

If you have any feedback about the proposed enrolment schemes, please visit the website, read the information

and complete the relevant survey before 12 June 2026.

Contact email; Canterbury.EnrolmentSchemes@education.govt.nz

Resource consent application: CRC262653

Applicant:

Intergroup Limited

Address for service: 75 Te Wharau Drive

Greenhithe

Auckland 0632

Attn: Charles Kirkby

email: charles@airwebreathe.co.nz

Intergroup Limited has applied to the Canterbury Regional Council

for a resource consent relating to discharge contaminants to air from

a proposed spray painting facility located at 47 Newtown Street,

Bromley, legally described as Lot 5 DP 42922.

Intergroup Ltd has proposed to authorise the discharge of

contaminants to air associated with the following activities:

a. Abrasive blasting

b. Arc-metal spraying

c. Spray Painting

Intergroup Ltd currently holds a resource consent for similar spray

painting activities, CRC200899 at their 11A Tanya Street site.

A consent duration of 20 years is sought.

Full details of the consent application, including the assessment of

environmental effects can be viewed at the Environment Canterbury

office at 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch or online at:

www.ecan.govt.nz/notifiedapplications

Any person may make a written submission on the applications, but

a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant may do so only

if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which

the application relates that—

(a) adversely affects the environment; and

(b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade

competition.

All written submissions are to be sent to

Environment Canterbury, PO Box 345 Christchurch 8140;

or emailed to consent.submissions@ecan.govt.nz or made online

www.ecan.govt.nz/notifiedapplications. A copy of the submission

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

above.

For advice on the application: contact Environment Canterbury

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

email ecinfo@ecan.govt.nz;

Submissions must be received by Environment Canterbury

no later than 5p.m. Monday 8 June 2026.

Dr. Stefanie Rixecker

CHIEF EXECUTIVE

PUBLIC NOTICES


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WHAT'S ON

AT HORNBY CLUB

Pavilion Café Opens 8am daily

Legends Bar Opens 10am daily

Reception Open from 9am daily

Members

Happy

Hour!

4.30pm - 6.30pm

TUES, WEDS, & THURS

(10% off members price)

Celebrate

on 22 & 23 May

Attend two events for one!

A $20 ticket gets you access

to our Friday night drinks with

live band and our Saturday

night 70th party!

Get your tickets at reception

Chalmers Restaurant

Wednesday to Saturday:

A la Carte from 5pm

Sunday: Buffet from 4.30pm

CHASE THE ACE!

THURSDAY 6.30PM

$950

CRACK THE CUBE!

FRIDAY 6.30PM

$1000

WHAT’S

ON

To add a listing, contact

Jo Fuller 03 379 7100 or

027 458 8590

jo.fuller@alliedmedia.co.nz

PAUL UBANA JONES

IS GIGGING TONIGHT!

World-class electro acoustic artist and songwriter,

PAUL UBANA JONES is playing a show in Christchurch tonight.

THE Swiss-English musician has been based in New

Zealand since the late 80s, and continues to travel

the globe playing solo concerts at festivals and

conducting workshops in high schools both in

Europe and New Zealand.

Combining folk, blues, rock, jazz inuences he

has created his own unique style penning songs

rooted in primal blues and soul. He has recorded

numerous albums and has three New Zealand

Music Awards to his credit.

Paul has shared the stage and toured with the

best including BB King, Bob Dylan, Taj Mahal, Keb

Mo, Crowded House, Tuck and Patti. He has

delighted festival audiences at the Dublin Blues

Festival, Byron Bay Blues festival, Vancouver Island

Folk Festival, Blues at Bridgetown, and many others

in Europe.

Born from a Nigerian father and a Yorkshire

mother, Paul says he nds the cultural mix a

godsend! “It's that magical mix which has created

my uniqueness!"

Paul appears at the Good Times Comedy Club,

224 St Asaph St on TONIGHT. 8pm start. Door

sales $40, or online at Under the Radar.

paulubanajones.com

SUNDAY 24 MAY 11am-3pm

Tour the Hornby Club & enjoy our family fun!

Candy Floss, Fairy Face Painting, Balloons,

Bouncy Castle & Sausage Sizzle! All Welcome.

Come on down!

17 CARMEN RD. PH. 03 349 9026

WWW.HORNBYCLUB.CO.NZ

THE ROCKPOOL &

MICKY FINN'S IRISH BAR

PRIVATE FUNCTION

ROOMS AVAILABLE

85 Hereford St

Ph 03 374 9461

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GIG GUIDE

Thursday 14 to Wednesday 20 May 2026

ADDINGTON BAR, 291 Lincoln Rd: Saturday

8pm - Live music.

ALTIORA, 25 Hereford St: Thursday 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: Sunday 3pm - Lino.

A ROLLING STONE, 579 Colombo St:

Thursday 7pm - NZ Songwriters in the Round

presents Songwriters' Open Mic Night, hosted by

the lovely Phil Doublet, all original material

welcome, pop your name on the board, free.

Friday 5pm - The Sheppard Sessions feat Royal

Rebel, playing a laid back mix of Irish & much

more for your Friday tea-time, lots of specials too,

free; Friday 8pm - Phuck Entertainment presents

Ukraine Fundraiser Variety Showcase, feat

Comedy, Drag, Circus, Poetry, Weird Stuff & more,

feat Lizzie Tollemache, David Ladderman, Audrey

Porne, Fight & Flight, Lee Licious, Lee Fraser, Ron

Mac, Mr Heaphy, & Troubadette, & your host

Snap, tix $25+BF from eventfinda.co.nz or pay

what you can, or door sales, all funds to Nova

Ukraine. Saturday 11am - Inner-City Guitar

Bazaar at A Rolling Stone! Come and peruse

second hand guitars, basses, amps, pedals to buy,

sell, and trade, try out instruments through amps,

mix and mingle, all welcome, all ages - please

contact us if you'd like to be a seller on 03-377-

4787, free entry; Saturday 9pm - Rewind - Live at

A Rolling Stone! Come party with Rewind, feat

Aroha Williams on lead vox, while they make a

video, great band, great music, all the hits, free.

Sunday 3pm - Garden City Big Band presents

Swinging Our ARS Off - it's all about the swing so

bring your dancing shoes! $10 at the door for

adults; Sunday 6pm - Canterbury Blues Club

presents Club Jam Night feat house band, The

Gallery Band, plus open mic slots & jam session,

all welcome, koha at the bar. Monday 7pm -

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

all welcome incl dogs, free. Tuesday 7pm - Inner

City Jam with host, Tyler Robbins, all ages and

abilities welcome, backline provided incl drums

and keys, friendly community environment, free.

Wednesday 7.30pm - In the Spotlight Interview

Series feat Jimmy Taylor (Hello Sailor & more),

join us and be part of our live interview filming, all

welcome, free.

AVONHEAD TAVERN, 120 Withells Rd:

Friday 7.30pm - Live music.

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

A&J Karaoke. Friday 7.30pm - DJ Chick Karaoke.

Saturday 7.30pm - Raisin Tooth. Sunday 6pm -

A&J Karaoke.

BRIDIE'S BAR, 401 Worcester St: Friday 4pm

- Elevators Duo. Saturday 3pm - Deadlights.

CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St: Friday

7.30pm - Simmer. Saturday 7.30pm - Jarred Fell

Comedy Magic Show. Wednesday 7pm - Quiz

Night.

CHATS BAR, 251 Travis Rd: Friday 7pm -

Dynamix. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.

CHCH CASINO, 30 Victoria St: Friday 6pm -

String Theory; 10pm - Four Days Notice. Saturday

6pm - Cantora; 10pm - Velvet Groove.

CHCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish Society

Hall, Domain Tce: Sunday 7.30pm - Slaughtered

Like Foxes. Sunday 24th May, from 1pm - Luthier

Exhibition & 7.30pm Concert.

COASTERS TAVERN, 1 Daniels Rd: Saturday

8pm - Live music. Wednesday 7pm - Quiz.

DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St: Thursday

7pm - Lads On Tour Cabaret. Friday 8pm -

Tephra with Ragweek & Troika. Wednesday 7pm

- Pub Quiz.

FAT EDDIES, 1/76 Hereford St: Thursday

4.30pm - Vintage Blue; 8pm - Live Band Karaoke;

11.30pm - HeadRush. Friday 4.30pm - Mirrors

Duo; 8pm - Corner Sounds; 11.30pm - House of

Groove. Saturday 1pm - Stephen McDaid; 4.30pm

- Raylee & Ananda; 8pm - Vibe Check; 11.30pm -

Jinx! Sunday 2pm - Cantora Duo; 5.30pm - Caleb

Middlemiss. Monday 6pm - Elly Rydge. Tuesday

7pm - Quiz; 9.30pm - Alice Tozer. Wednesday

5.30pm - Lauren Marshall.

GOOD TIMES COMEDY CLUB, 224 St

Asaph St: Thursday 8pm - Paul Ubana Jones

(International blues, soul, folk, rock, jazz virtuoso

entertainer). Friday 6.30pm - Craig Westenberg

‘Grateful’; 9.30pm - Criminally Hilarious ‘Wanted’.

Saturday 8pm - Big Laughs Pro Comedy. Monday

6.30pm - Good Advice, Bad Advice.

www.goodtimescomedyclub.co.nz

HORNBY CLUB, 17 Carmen Rd: Friday 22nd

- 24th May - 70th Anniversary Celebrations and

Open Day.

KAIAPOI CLUB, 118 Raven Quay: Thursday

7pm - Quiz. Friday - Tracy RockHouse.

MACKENZIES, 51 Pages Rd: Friday 8.30pm -

Hired Guns. Saturday 8pm - DJ Kerri. Wednesday

7pm - Karaoke with Brent Love.

MAK BAR, 1276 Main North Rd, Kainga:

Saturday 8pm - Live music. Sunday 3pm - Live

music.

MICKY FINN'S, 85a Hereford St: Thursday

7pm - Bandit Queen ‘The Decemberists’ Tribute.

Friday 7pm - Sionna; 10pm - Mac & Mates.

Saturday 7pm - Mimic Duo; 10.30pm - Shadow

Puppet. Wednesday 7pm - Trad Irish Band.

NEW BRIGHTON CLUB, 202 Marine Pde:

Saturday 23rd May, 6.30pm - Absolut (Lino &

Annalea).

OAK N FERRY, 608 Ferry Rd: Saturday 8.30pm

- Dynamix.

OLD LEITHFIELD HOTEL, 11 Old Main

North Rd: Saturday 8pm - Karaoke.

PINT & PONY, 1 Hamill Rd: Thursday 6.30pm

- Absolut (Lino & Courtenay).

QUEENSPARK TAVERN, 60 Queenspark Dr:

Wednesday 7pm - Quiz.

RACECOURSE HOTEL, 118 Racecourse Rd:

Friday 7.30pm - Free Juke Box.

RICHMOND CLUB, 'The Borough', 75

London St: Friday 7pm - Nexus. Saturday 7pm -

Mule. Sunday 3pm - Bobby Brown.

ROSE & THISTLE, 24 Main North Rd: Friday

8.30pm - Karaoke with Annalea & Junior. Saturday

8.30pm - Lampwick. Sunday 4.30pm - Scottish

Fling with Willie.

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 - Space Academy Variety Show. Friday -

Frankie & the Teardrops with Sam Burt. Saturday

- Caitlin ‘Guardrails’ Tour. Sunday - Ano Pascoe &

the Flowing Moon with Akshim Bindra.

spaceacademy.co.nz/live

STOCKXCHANGE BAR, 110 Marshland Rd:

Saturday 7.30pm - Level 6.

SUBURBAN 416, 416 Williams St, Kaiapoi:

Saturday - The Party Singers.

THE BOG, 50 Victoria St: Thursday 7pm -

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

Neon. Saturday 7pm - Lee Martin; 11pm -

Spektrum. Sunday 3pm - Southern Cross Irish

Dance; 5pm - Josh Keating. Monday 6pm -

Sionna. Tuesday 7pm - Jamesons Irish Band.

Wednesday 6pm - Sionna.

THE CHURCH, cnr Worcester &

Manchester Sts: Thursday 6pm - The Suite;

9.30pm - Adam McGrath. Friday 2.45pm - Amber

Carly Williams; 6.15pm - Tom Lush; 10pm - Brad

Staley. Saturday 2.45pm - King Tubbs; 6.15pm -

Zed & Andy; 10pm - HeadRush. Sunday 2pm -

Curio Club; 5.30pm - Coyote Pretty; 9.30pm - Eve

Kelly. churchpub.co.nz/this-week

THE CRAIC, 84 Riccarton Rd: Friday 10pm -

The Party Singers. 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: Friday

9.30pm - Raisin Tooth. Saturday 9.30pm - Flat City

Brotherhood. Sunday 6pm - Karaoke with Lance.

Tuesday 7pm - Quiz. Wednesday 7pm - Karaoke

with Lance.

THE RICCS, 280 Blenheim Rd: 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. Saturday - Absolut (Lino

& Courtenay). Tuesday 7pm - DJ Chick Karaoke.

THE TURF, 6 Inwoods Rd: Thursday 7pm -

Live music. Tuesday 7pm - Quiz.

WUNDERBAR, Lyttelton: Friday 8pm -

Steampunk Fish. Saturday 6pm - Northern Fogline

with Clark + Dakota Jean.

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$12

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THE WEEKEND LINE UP

THURSDAY 7pm-9pm

BANDIT QUEEN

"the decemberists tribute”

FRIDAY 7PM-9PM

sionna

10pm-2am

MAC & MATES

SATURDAY 7PM-9PM

MIMIC DUO

10.30pm-2.30am

SHADOW PUPPET

WEDNESDAY 7PM

TRAD IRISH BAND

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(4.9% p.a. applies for 25-36 month term, 5.9% p.a. applies for 37-48 months and 6.9% p.a. applies for 49-60 month loan terms). No deposit required. Terms and conditions apply. This offer includes an establishment fee of $375, PPSR fee of $8.05, Dealer

Origination Fee of $495 and $10 per month keeping fee. All lease and some fleet purchasers excluded. Nissan reserves the right to vary, extend or withdraw this offer. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.

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Ph: 03 595 6820 www.christchurchnissan.co.nz

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The stylish Mitsubishi ASX LS comes

beautifully designed and appointed for

just $28,990+orc. An economical 2 litre

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386 Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch

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