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Historic burial ground removed from sale list

BY KEES CHALMERS

Public pushback against the

potential sale of a historic Māori

burial ground on red-zoned land

in Redcliffs looks to have paid off.

City councillors are set to vote

to remove the property from

a council list of red-zone sites

across Christchurch earmarked

for sale.

The urupā,

known as the

Sumner Burial

Ground, is on

McCormacks Bay

Rd near the intersection

with Main

and Beachville

Rds.

City council staff

had been due to

Sam

MacDonald

present a recommendation on

the future of the burial site to

councillors at a workshop on

Tuesday.

However, councillors decided

further consultation was unnecessary

as they were already in a

position to make a decision.

That decision – not to sell the

land – will be formally voted on

at a council meeting on May 26.

City councillor

Sam MacDonald

agreed not selling

the property was

a victory for common

sense.

“It shouldn’t be

on the list to start

with. We’ve heard

very clearly that

it shouldn't be so

Nathaniel

Herz Jardine

there’s no point wasting time or

money,” he said.

MacDonald and Heathcote

Ward councillor Nathaniel Herz

Jardine pushed at Tuesday’s

workshop for the land not to be

sold, which other councillors

agreed with.

The land could instead be

turned into a reserve.

› Continued on Page 3

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The first humpback whale of

the season has been spotted

swimming close to the Akaroa

township.

Akaroa Dolphins posted

video of the sighting in the

harbour to its Facebook page

on Saturday.

“With the great humpback

migration now in full swing,

we were treated to an exciting

surprise – our first humpback

sighting of the season right

down the harbour near

Akaroa’s township,” the post

said.

“It’s incredibly rare to see

a humpback this far in, so we

suspect this may have been

a curious young juvenile

exploring the area.

“Our last sighting had it

heading back out toward

the harbour entrance. What

an incredible reminder of

the wild beauty right on our

doorstep.”

Humpback whales migrate

from Antarctic feeding

grounds on what is known as

the ‘humpback highway’ to

warm, tropical waters near

the equator to breed and give

birth.

Key destinations include

waters near Tonga, New

Caledonia, the Cook Islands,

Fiji, Mozambique, Colombia

and the east and west coasts of

Australia.

They pass New Zealand from

May to October.

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NEWS Bay Harbour News, May 14, 2026 | 3

Consultation process praised

after burial ground reprieve

› From Page 1

“I think it’s a great example of

the consultation process working.

We’ve been able to listen to what

the locals wanted and respond to

that,” Herz Jardine said.

The burial site had been

included on a list of red-zoned

properties that could potentially

be sold as part of the council’s

Annual Plan 2026/27.

Redcliffs resident Martin Ward

led the opposition to the potential

sale. Thirty people made submissions

about the possible sale, the

majority of which were against it.

he Sumner Burial Ground was

first identified in 1873 during

road construction works.

The remains of Waitaha settlers

– regarded as the earliest

people of Te Waipounamu – were

excavated by explorer and Canterbury

Museum founder Julius

von Haast.

The site contained at least

six human skeletons buried in

crouched positions, along with

artefacts including polished stone

tools. The burials were overlain

by deposits of shellfish, fish, seal

and other mammals.

A large oven was also found,

with stones visible on the surface

of one layer.

Further excavations in 1958

uncovered two more skeletons,

along with necklaces and a fish

hook point.

Martin Ward in front of 156 McCormacks Bay Rd, the site of an historic burial ground for early Waitaha settlers.

PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Ward said it “good news” the

land had been pulled from the

sale process, but the fight to

protect the historic site was not

over.

“Now the real job facing

the city council is how to

appropriately secure and

memorialise that land in

conjunction with mana whenua

and the local community.”

Mana whenua of the site Te

Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga did

not respond to questions from

Bay Harbour News.

Tennis courts approved

Plans for two new courts at the

Sumner Tennis and Squash Club

have been approved by the city

council. Councillors last Wednesday

accepted, without change, a

recommendation from the Waihoro

Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote

Community Board to grant the club

a 35-year lease over land on the corner

of Heberden Ave and Nayland

St. Club president Stuart Anderson

hopes the new courts will be open

within 12 months.

Voting open for by-election

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offices. Voting closes at noon on

June 12. The vacancy comes after

former Akaroa community subdivision

board member Nigel Harrison

died on February 2.

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Sports Pavilion rebuild about

As the Sumner Sports Pavilion’s

rebuild gathers pace, reporter

Kees Chalmers talks to the

people behind the project about

the history of the building, their

connection to the park and the

importance of community

Some of Sumner Sports Pavilion

Rebuild campaign lead Amy

Carter’s earliest memories

are of her father, John ‘Herns’

McDermott, taking her to St

Leonards Park to watch the

senior rugby side play and

teaching her how to ride a bike.

McDermott died from liver

cancer at the

age of 50, when

Carter was 21.

The ground

remains a source

of connection for

the family, with

Carter now taking

her own daughter,

Isla, down to play

rugby for the blue

and black, often

Amy Carter

running into one of her father’s

former teammates.

Her connection to the place

has driven her to lead the

charge for the pavilion’s $3.4

million rebuild.

“It’s a special place,” she said.

The pavilion was originally

built as the clubrooms for the

Sumner Surf Life Saving Club,

which was once located on the

esplanade.

Amy Carter being taught to ride a bike by her father John McDermott at St

Leonards Park in 1980.

The surf club was forced to

move because of the risk of

coastal erosion. Sumner Cricket

Club purchased the building

in 1957 and transported it to St

Leonards Park a year later.

The building was damaged in

the earthquakes but still met the

requirements to remain in use.

Sumner Cricket Club president

Ross Gunn said new

standards introduced about two

years ago meant the pavilion

would struggle to comply in the

future.

“We looked at the option of

bringing the old building up to

standard, but we felt we would

be better really future-proofing

ourselves and going with a new

build,” he said.

The building also did not have

changing rooms for the club’s

growing female player base.

The plan is to demolish the existing Sumner Sports Pavilion after next year’s

rugby season.

Plans for the new pavilion

include changing rooms for

women, match officials and people

with disabilities, along with a

commercial kitchen and running

hot water.

Gunn and Sumner Rugby representative

Andy Toy formed

a working group with former

contractor Trevor Hone and

architects Charlie Nott and

Andrew Watson.

After developing concept

designs, the group secured lease

renewal and demolition approval

from the Waihoro Spreydon-

Cashmere-Heathcote Community

Board in November 2024.

Carter was approached to lead

the campaign, drawing on more

than 25 years of consultancy

experience.

“I met with the pavilion committee

and just really liked them

and liked what they’re planning

to do, so I was happy to get

involved and help lead that as a

volunteer.”

Carter stepped into her first

governance role at 16 with the

Taylors Mistake surf club, where

she served on the committee and

helped establish the club’s junior

surf programme.

She has since worked for large

non-profit organisations including

Hato Hone St John and held

volunteer governance roles with

Coastguard Sumner and the

Banks Peninsula Conservation

Trust. She was also chief executive

of Te Kura Tawhiti for six

years.

“I usually have at least one community

volunteer project on the

go at any time just because I get

a kick out of it making a difference,”

she said.

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more than bricks and mortar

Her passion for community

work was instilled by her

parents.

“Mum (Elizabeth) ran nippers

at Taylors Mistake Surf Club for

years and was one of the key

people fundraising for the community

pool.

“My dad set up the IRBs at

both Sumner and Taylors Mistake.

They were both heavily

involved in the tennis and

squash clubs.

“My daughter Lily’s a lifeguard

at Taylors Mistake now. That

community service and giving

back is just part of our DNA.”

Carter said the earthquakes

reinforced the importance of

community spaces and the role

they play in bringing people

together.

“That sense of belonging is

so crucial. That’s why I think

the pavilion project is particularly

important, because even if

you’re not a member of any of

those sports clubs, you go along

and watch a game, whether it’s

rugby or cricket, there’s just that

community connection.”

Carter and the rest of the team

spent eight months preparing to

launch the pavilion’s inaugural

major fundraiser, a star-studded

T20 cricket match.

The game in February featured

a line-up of former

professional cricketers, rugby

players and local celebrities

including Robbie Deans, Kieran

Read and Andy Ellis.

The match drew about 1000

people and raised about $25,000

A concept design of the rebuilt Sumner Sports Pavilion.

towards the

rebuild.

Carter said hundreds

of volunteer

hours had also

been contributed

by Hone and planning

consultant

Marcus Langman

to finalise the Ross Gunn

building designs,

helping the group gain resource

consent in August last year.

Not Another founder Mark

Townsend has also volunteered

his time to create the campaign

branding and produce

the Stories of the Sumner Sports

Pavilion video series, which

features notable Sumner locals

discussing what the pavilion

means to them.

One interview features seventime

Super Rugby-winning

coach Scott Robertson.

“Any gift isn’t a logical decision,

it’s a decision made with

your heart, so we need to ensure

we are telling those stories that

inspire people to feel emotion

that then leads to generosity,”

Carter said.

For the past year, Carter has

volunteered between 10 and

20 hours a week to the project

while also running her consultancy

firm, Perception.

“It’s been a big commitment

from everyone but I

think you’re starting to see the

rewards of that now.

“I’m really proud, there’s a

long way to go yet, capital campaigns

are a marathon not a

sprint, but I’m really excited

about the momentum we’re

building.”

The Sumner Redcliffs

Returned and Services Association

joined the project last

month, committing $1m towards

the rebuild. The campaign has

now secured about 44% of the

overall cost.

The RSA has been meeting at

Club Redcliffs since its former

Wakefield Ave building was

destroyed in the February 22,

2011 earthquake, when a boulder

crashed through the structure.

Canterbury rugby legend Robbie Deans

looked handy with the ball during the

T20 cricket fundraiser for the pavilion.

“It was a missing piece of

the pie. As a Sumner local, I

always felt that bringing them

(the RSA) back home was an

important part of our recovery

as a community after the

earthquakes,” Carter said.

“It’s been a lovely milestone.”

A building consent

application for the project was

lodged last week and the group

is now applying for grants.

Carter said campaigns

typically turn to the public for

support during the final 15% to

20% of fundraising.

The aim is to demolish the

existing pavilion after next

year’s rugby season and open

the new building by Anzac Day,

2028, although that timeline is

dependent on funding.

“We’ll work as hard as we can

to achieve that.”

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Saturday 16 May, 10:00am – 2:00pm

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Coastguard slipway step closer to launch

BY KEES CHALMERS

An art auction and soirée

fundraiser to rebuild

Coastguard Sumner’s slipway

has raised about $20,000.

Rockfall and silt have built

up at its rescue boat slipway

since the earthquakes, severely

limiting its ability to launch the

all-weather rescue vessel Blue

Arrow Rescue. The new permanent

slipway is estimated to

cost $800,000 to build.

The Coastguard Sumner Soiree

and Art Auction held at

the Sumner Bowling Club last

Thursday was to raise awareness

about the problem and

money to rebuild it.

The organisation also

received $60,000 in pledges

towards its ongoing operational

costs.

Said president Blair Quane:

“It was obviously extremely satisfying

to end up with that sort

of result from one evening's do.

“We’re very thankful that we

could get the public support

that we did from the event and

also be able to raise awareness

in the community about the

issue.”

Former Olympic swimmer

Anna Simcic hosted a Q&A at

the art auction and soirée with

retired Paralympian swimmer

Dame Sophie Pascoe.

Quane said the event sold

out with about 110 people

attending. Six pieces of art were

sold for about $10,000.

The most expensive piece by

Anton Mogridge, titled Rescue,

depicting Coastguard Sumner’s

first rescue boat from 1898,

which was auctioned for $3100.

The auction for a ride on

Blue Arrow Rescue also fetched

$1400.

Coastguard Sumner is

looking to build a permanent

rail launching slipway system

over the top of the rock

accumulation, enabling the

vessel to launch all of the

time. Coastguard New Zealand

is funding one-third of the

project’s overall cost.

Quane said it is aiming

to have the detailed design

work finished by the end of

the month and will submit the

project’s resource consent this

week.

He said Coastguard Sumner

will continue to seek funding

through community grants and

business sponsorships, as well

as future events.

Coastguard Sumner is looking to build a permanent rail launching system,

enabling its rescue vessel to launch 100% of the time. PHOTO: HEATHER MCDONALD

About 110 people attended the sold out Coastguard Sumner Soirée and Art Auction last Thursday.

Former Olympic swimmer Anna Simcic hosted a Q&A with retired Paralympian

swimmer Dame Sophie Pascoe

Some of the artwork which was donated for auction. PHOTOS: TONY BRUNT PHOTOGRAPHY

Ray White

Ferrymead’s

Craig Prier

auctioning off

the art work and

joy ride on Blue

Arrow Rescue.

Mark Zarifeh and sisterin-law

Julie, winners of

the lucky draw prizes

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Congratulations to the recipients of the 2026 Sumner Ferrymead

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Environment Awards

Awards to create a cleaner

greener community

Recipients

• Avon Heathcote Estuary

Ihutai Trust

• Sumner Habitat Restoration

Group

• Green Effect Trust T/A Trees

for Canterbury

• Te Awa Kura Barnett Park

Regreening Project

Arts & Culture Awards

Awards to help arts & culture

flourish in our community

Recipients

• Mount Pleasant Community

Centre & Residents

Association

• Sumner Silver Band

• Sumner Bridge Club Inc

• Ferrymead Trust

(incorporating Ferrymead

Park Ltd)

• Sumner Community

Residents Association

Education Awards

Awards to encourage learning

and development at all ages

Recipients

• Shoreline Youth Trust – Fuse

Youth Programme

• Sumner Surf Life Saving

Club

• The Goat Shed Surf Board

Library - Sumner

Sports Awards

Awards to improve sporting

facilities or the health and

physical wellbeing of the

community

Recipients

• Heathcote Cricket Club Inc

• Ferrymead Bays Football Club

• Heathcote Valley Community

Association

• Mt Pleasant Sea Scouts

• Redcliffs Tennis Club

• Sumner Valley Riding School

Trust

• Heathcote Community Sports

Club Inc

• Sumner Community Pool

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‘Velcro’ bond

keeps rescue

dog ready to go

BY KEES CHALMERS

Lanza the four-year-old

german shepherd has been

back out on the water training

with Coastguard Sumner.

Lanza and her handler

Giuliana Petronelli took

part in a training session

with Coastguard Sumner on

Saturday to prepare dogs for

rescue situations involving

water.

“We work well together. It

helps to have a good working

relationship in any team,” she

said.

Though based in Sumner

Giuliana and Lanza are

part of Rakaia Land Search

and Rescue. This was the

organisation’s third combined

training session with

Coastguard Sumner.

“It's only going from strength

to strength. I guess it highlights

the importance of being in

the community, knowing your

community and being able to

contribute that way,” Giuliana

said.

“It is invaluable to

operations.”

Giuliana’s wife Rosie, a

Bayleys Sumner real estate

agent, sponsors Lanza.

Rosie, who grew up in

Sumner, funds the operational

gear, such as tactical and

tracking harnesses, lines and

goggles, which enable Lanza to

carry out rescues.

Said Giuliana: “In the

absence of equipment it’s hard

to do your job and it’s safety.

I’m keeping the dog safe by

having the right equipment.”

Lanza’s mother Malizia and

grandmother Lupa live with

Giuliana and Rosie.

The couple also have a fiveyear-old

and 18-month-old

daughters.

When Lanza was about

two, they decided to join the

Rakaia Land Search and Rescue

team.

"It's having a dog with a job,

being able to work with your

best mate are all things that

are pretty important,” said

Giuliana.

“And then from a bigger

perspective, it's helping and

contributing to a community,

being able to bring loved ones

home.”

Giuliana comes from a long

line of police officers in the

family, which also inspired her

Rosie (left) and Giuliana Petronelli with search and rescue dog Lanza.

to help others. Prior to going

on parental leave, she was a

practicing lawyer, specialising

in disputes, resolution and

employment.

She plans to return to the

workforce in the next few

months.

After 18 months of rigorous

training, Giuliana and Lanza

became a certified search and

rescue team in October last

year.

Rosie described Lanza as a

“velcro” dog.

“They are inseparable, that

dog loves Giuliana so much,”

Rosie said.

Giuliana takes Lanza for two

training sessions a week and

an article search every other

day to keep her prepared.

“You’re always training for

the call that comes. You have

to be on, ready to go,” Giuliana

said.

“It's having family members

that can pick up the slack at

home or an employer that

knows the importance of

the job that you do for the

community.”

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The small section that remains

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City council regional parks

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“Our contractors will be

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deck and remediating the

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Helen Tulett and Jillian Frater are driving the revival of the Lyttelton Toy Library,

after it was set to close about a month ago.

Community steps

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BY KEES CHALMERS

The Lyttelton Toy Library

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The toy library has long been

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SPORT Bay Harbour News, May 14, 2026 | 13

Horan demands more effort after Lyttelton form slump

BY KEES CHALMERS

Lyttelton will be looking to

bounce back from consecutive

defeats in the Metro Premier

Reserve competition when they

host Old Boys’ on Saturday.

The side is coming off a narrow

22-19 loss to Christchurch on Saturday,

following a 32-14 defeat to

Marist Albion the previous week.

Lyttelton head coach Anthony

Horan attributed their poor run to

a “lack of effort” from his players.

The squad has also been hit

by injuries, with Lyttelton only

able to field 20 players on Saturday,

including just one front-row

reserve.

“We haven’t

really been able

to do team runs

because we have

got a lot of injuries,”

he said.

“Normally at

trainings the guys

sort of blow each

other up and Anthony Horan

hold each other

accountable for not making their

assignments and hitting their

rucks.

“But now, because we’re

not getting the work in on

Wednesday nights, we’re trying

to fix that stuff in the 60 th minute

when the game’s on the line.

“We’re now making crucial

mistakes in games that are sort of

putting the game in the balance.”

Despite struggling, Lyttelton

still led 19-10 with 15 minutes

remaining.

Christchurch closed the gap

after scoring a try from a Lyttelton

misthrow at lineout time,

with the conversion leaving them

within striking distance.

They scored again with two

minutes remaining after a long

string of phases on Lyttelton’s

tryline to seal the game.

Horan said the number of

attacking opportunities his side

created was a positive, but they

needed to do a better job of

converting them into points.

A key moment came early in

the match when a Christchurch

player punched Lyttelton halfback

and captain Jake Jensen off

the ball.

The referee sent the Christchurch

player to the sin bin rather

than issuing a red card, leaving

Horan and the Lyttelton players

frustrated.

“I was baffled,” Horan said.

“But that wasn’t the winning or

losing of the game, it was us.”

Horan said his side was looking

forward to facing familiar

rivals Old Boys’, who beat Lyttelton

in consecutive finals in

2019 and 2020.

“They’ve always been a team

we target so it’s pretty much just

going to be about turning up to

training and righting the wrongs,”

he said.

“It’s just going to be about effort

on Saturday.”

Lyttelton take on Old Boys’

at 1pm at Lyttelton Recreation

Ground on Saturday.

Sumner’s struggles in the

Metro Premiership continued on

Saturday with a 41-26 defeat to

10th-placed Old Boys’.

The loss leaves Sumner sitting

11th on the ladder ahead of

Saturday’s clash with Canterbury

University at St Leonards Square,

which kicks off at 2.45pm.

Keeper thriving

after move

to Ferrymead

BY KEES CHALMERS

In an effort to rediscover his

passion for football, Evan

Ovenfield moved to Ferrymead

Bays from Northern Ireland at

the start of last season.

The 21-year-old’s “on a whim”

decision has paid off, with Ovenfield

captaining the side for the

first time in Friday’s 3-0 Chatham

Cup win over Western.

Ovenfield, who was named

vice-captain this season, took the

armband with regular skipper

Luke Pritchard sidelined by an

ankle niggle.

The added responsibility did

not change the goalkeeper’s

approach to the game.

“It’s good when you feel people

appreciate your opinion and

your standards around football,”

Ovenfield said.

“It was a nice feeling, but it

doesn’t change the way you play.

I think you should treat it the

same if you’ve got it or not.”

Pritchard, who plays centre

half, is expected to return on

Saturday.

Originally from Wales, Ovenfield

had been playing football in

Northern Ireland before realising

he was no longer enjoying the

game and needed a change.

He set his sights on New Zealand

after a friend spoke highly

of his time playing for Melville

United in Hamilton. Ovenfield’s

stepfather also had a contact who

knew Ferrymead head coach

Alan Walker, helping put the pair

in touch.

After exchanging calls and

emails, Ovenfield decided to join

Ferrymead and made his debut

at the start of last season.

“I’m not really planning on

going home,” he said.

“Everything feels connected,

everyone knows each other at

the club, everybody helps each

other out and we all care about

the same thing.”

Outside football, Ovenfield

works as a bartender at the

Valley Inn Tavern and The

Brickworks.

Following the win over Western,

Ferrymead’s focus now

shifts back to the Southern

League, where they travel to face

third-placed Nomads United on

Saturday.

Ferrymead are currently

second on the ladder behind

Cashmere Technical.

Evan Ovenfield dives low to his left

to make a save against Coastal Spirit

earlier this season. He was given the

captain’s armband for the first time in

Friday’s 3-0 win over Western.

“I think we’re confident going

into it, but that’s just because of

our run of form at the minute,”

Ovenfield said.

“We’re going well, we’re working

as a team but we know it’s

going to be a hard game. It’s

always a hard game.”

Ferrymead have won their last

five matches across all competitions

and have kept clean sheets

in the last three – a statistic particularly

pleasing for Ovenfield.

“It’s very pleasing at the minute.

We don’t look like we’re going

to concede at this point in time,

which is really good as a defensive

unit,” he said.

“It’s a very good feeling when

you walk off and you’ve had three

in a row.”

Although Western play in the

Southern League second division,

Ovenfield said Ferrymead did not

lower their standards.

“Even if we are playing a team

from a lower league, we don’t

switch our mindset or treat them

differently. We treat them as if

they’re in the Southern League

and that’s how we go into every

game.”

It will be a quick turnaround

for Ferrymead, who face FC

Twenty11 in the English Cup

quarter-finals on Tuesday, three

days after taking on Nomads.

They were knocked out of the

competition at the same stage last

season by Nomads.

“They’re the games you want

to play in and hopefully progress

to the semi-final, then you’re only

one game away from the big one,”

he said.

“I think this week there’ll be no

mention of the English Cup game

until we’ve hopefully done the job

at Nomads.

“The league’s the bread and

butter.”

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Motoring with Bob Nettleton

Several versions of the

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have been produced over the

years, but they don’t better the

latest iteration with its X-factor

styling and smart design, all

rolled into a great open-top

motoring package.

Since BMW took ownership

of Mini 25 years ago the brand

prospered. It’s now one of

the leading lights in the mini

vehicle market, with a penchant

for producing models that hit

the sweet spot.

There’s a long list of smart

and innovative technology at

play in this Mini Convertible.

Near the top of the list is

the soft top. It offers 160 litres

of luggage space which is

generous for such a compact

vehicle, facilitated by an

ingenious space-saving folding

mechanism. This expands to an

even more cavernous 215 litres

load area once the soft stop is

closed.

To maximise the height of

the luggage compartment, the

storage area behind the rear

seats can be raised using two

locking handles. The tailgate

opens downwards to make

loading unloading a breeze.

A wind deflector between

the cockpit and rear of the

vehicle enhances airflow and

reduces noise to create a more

enjoyable open-air driving

experience.

For added safety, there’s an

integrated rollover protection

systems that’s automatically

activated as soon as the central

safety electronics detect risk of

rollover. This is a car that has

fun and exuberance etched

deep into its DNA, making it a

small car that’s larger than life.

The car puts on an impressive

light show. It’s standard LED

headlights with three light

signature options enabling you

to customise the car’s character

in different ways.

Among the more interesting

is an orchestrated welcome and

goodbye animation with the

Mini logo.

Three versions of the Mini

Convertible are offered here,

starting with the $64,990 Classic,

with the more generously

equipped ‘Favoured’ model for

$68,990, and the subject of this

review. Top of the pecking order

is the more aggressively styled

John Cooper Works Sport.

The Favoured strikes me as

the best value for money of this

trio, kitted out with most of the

must-haves for a vehicle in this

price bracket.

Rating out of 10: Performance 7.5, Handling 8, Build Quality 7, Comfort 5, Value for money 6

Safety: 5 Star 2025 ANCAP crash rating

Price: $68,990

Overall points out of 10: 7.5

Among an exhaustive list of

standard features are electric

seats, with the front two featuring

a memory function; super

comfy and supportive John

Copper works seating is also

standard.

Given cabin real estate is at

premium in this vehicle there

is still room for a number of

handy storage areas.

There’s some serious performance

intent packed into

the engine bay in the form of

a 150kW 2.0-litre turbo motor

with a generous 300Nm of

torque providing excellent low

speed thrust pulling. It’s no

slouch either, storming through

the 0-100kmh sprint in a lively

6.9 seconds.

The motor is used across all

three Mini Convertibles sold

here. It’s one of those vehicles

that gets down to the performance

business with pace and

purpose. Previous Mini Convertibles

I have road-tested

over the years haven’t done it

anywhere near as convincingly

as this one.

With a solid 1400kg kerb

weight, it’s a hefty car for its

size. However, it’s plenty fast

enough for a small convertible

by my reckoning. Not only does

it do an exceptional job, it’s

accompanied by a deliciously

sporty exhaust note you never

tire of – well, I didn’t.

Much of the extra weight

comes from the clever mechanism

that does such a sweet

job of raising and lowering the

soft top roof. It left me in awe

every time I saw it in action,

and thinking about the geniuses

who designed it.

This sort of technology means

it’s never been easier to enjoy

open-top motoring, free of

stressing about raising and lowering

the roof. The Mini does all

with the touch of a button.

The engine has the ideal

gear-changing companion

in a 7-speed automatic, with

great synergies between the

transmission and motor, that

collectively bring a lot of extra

vitality to the car’s all-round

performance.

The interior offers minimalistic

details and recycled textile

surfaces as part of the brand’s

new design language. The

sport steering wheel and toggle

switch bar are key elements

that define the interior structure,

in a knowing design nod to

the classic Mini cockpit. It’s one

of the best Mini cabins so far,

with excellent fit and finish.

A really cool touch in the

Favoured variant are the trim

design elements, with vibrant

silver highlights, unique to this

model, which provide a touch

of class.

With its legendary go-kart-like

tuned suspension and damping

system, the test vehicle handled

brilliantly with precise steering,

and felt nimble and well balanced.

There’s a huge amount

grip even when travelling on

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would cause some suspensions

to lose sticking power.

The handling is terrier-like

and tenacious, with sharp

communicative steering that

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ride for vehicle riding on such

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ride quality.

Along with the three-door

hatch, this is one the most

diminutive members of the

Mini family.

It shows size is no barrier

to making a big impression if

you have genuine flair, style

and a bit of razzle-dazzle. The

Mini Convertible has copious

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poppy. Worn each April in New Zealand and Australia,

and at sites around the world commemorating

ANZAC Day, it honours the soldiers who served and

those who lost their lives in war.

After the fighting acro s Europe during WWI, bright

red poppies were among the first flowers to grow in

the mud and soil of the ba tlefields. These flowers

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the famous poem by Canadian Lieutenant Colonel

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planned for Armistice Day in 1921, due to a delay in

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ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATION SERVICES

SATURDAY 25 APRIL 2026

Join your local ANZAC Day commemoration service and remember the

sacrifices of our servicemen and women. Services are organised by local

Returned Services A sociations and local community groups.

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

School Terrace, Arthur’s Pa s

Fo lowed by breakfast supplied by AP FENZ at the

Community Centre, 76 School Te race.

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 L eston-Dunsandel Road & Railway Road. Wreath-laying ceremony.

Glenroy: 7.00am Meet at Glenroy Monument

Corner of Downs Road and State Highway 77. Service starts at 7.30am.

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

Recreation Reserve

Service followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

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

ceremony (around midday).

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.

Ro leston: 1.00am 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

Service fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

Springfield: 1.00am Tawera Memorial Ha l

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

Springston: 10.30am Springston Ha l

Service at the ha l fo lowed by a wreath-laying ceremony

at the District War Memorial.

Tai Tapu: 8.45am Meet at Tai Tapu School

Raise a flag, march to the Cenotaph.

9.00am Service and wreath-laying, then march back to school.

West Melton: 9.45am West Melton War Memorial in school grounds

Service followed by a wreath-laying ceremony.

16 | The Star, March 12, 2026 starnews.co.nz

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2026 TWIN RIVERS MOTORING EXTRAVAGANZA

A&P Showgrounds, Curletts Road this Sunday 15th March

Gates open at 10.30am

The Twin Rivers event, organised There wi l be a large display of rare,

by Avonhead Rotary Club as a Charity precious, valuable and much loved

fundraiser is hugely popular and we l vehicles ranging in age from very old

established on the local motoring enthusiasts

calendar, catering for a l types of motoring.

to modern, covering over 10 years of

vehicles and a broad range of interests. Paul Ke ly Motor Company is once

The diverse range of vehicles with again the principal sponsor of the event

well over 700 cars, trucks, motorbikes for the fift enth consecutive year. “The

etc on display at last years’ event has Twin Rivers event is a great day out on

always ensured this popular event the Canterbury motoring enthusiasts

draws large numbers each year. The calendar and we’re delighted once again

expectation is tha this year wi l be even to be supporting the event and this

years’ charity Hohepa Canterbury” says

Paul Ke ly.

towards a planned upgrade to their Barrington

Str et facility.

This year’s event on Sunday 15th

March 2026, wi l be held as usual at the Fundraising this year is once again to

A&P Showgrounds in Curle ts Road. support Hohepa Canterbury to complete

The event has b en run for more than the upgrade to their facility in Ba rington

Street, supporting intellectua ly

25 years starting in 1999, with Avonhead

Rotary having run it for the past disabled people.

20 years, with only 3 cance lations due To date the event has raised over

to earthquakes, Covid and very bad $260,0 0 which has enabled Avonhead

weather.

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The 2025 event was very su ce sful

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15 MARCH 2026 COMMUNITY FUN RUN | 12KM OR 6KM W W W . C I T Y 2 S U R F. C O. N Z

The training programme wi l stay the same this w ek as last w ek but may I su ges that you go and explore the geographical

options you have for your training. This means not only exploring your own neighbourh od but also venturing to places like

the Burw od Plantation, the beach or the Port Hi ls. Of course i takes a bit more time as you n ed transport so the w ekend

might be the bes time to do this. The best surface to run on i soft, like gra s, sand or gravel; it is easier on the leg so try and do

the majority of your se sions on these types of surfaces if po sible. If you have time, venture into the Port Hi ls. A g od place to

start is the track which runs betw en the sign of the Takahe and the sign of the Kiwi. This is a gradual incline which you can do

out and back for as far as you can comfortably go. Once you have mastered this track you can venture beyond anywhere in the

port hi ls. Jo ging on the Port Hi ls walking tracks takes a bit of concentration as the te rain underf ot can be uneven. Walking

or jo ging and ru ning uphi l wi l automatica ly increase the intensity a fraction because you use larger muscle groups. It is a

type of endurance training which wi l a celerate your strength and fitne s with incredible views of our beautiful city as an extra

bonus. Going up, take sma l steps and take your time so you stay mainly in zone 1 and 2. Remember that zone 1 is perceived as

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also an a tractive option for a workout. The soft sand wi l a d an extra dimension and help the strength development. On hot

days go for the forest or parks as the shade provided by the tr es wi l protect you from the blazing sun. Hagley Park is of course

the jewel in the crown as far as parks go with lots of variety and enough options never to have to do the same route.

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Four Generations of Real Estate

Classical Villa with Modern Style

82 Tilford Street, Woolston

4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 577 sqm

Built Circa 1900’s, this home is an absolute

testament to the high standards of the day. High

ceilings with ornate ceiling roses and pendant

lighting, sash double hung windows, absolutely

stunning Kauri front door. High skirting boards

- designed to balance tall ceilings with grandeur

and elegance. Entrance hall with decorative

archway. Floor to ceiling solid Rimu cabinetry in

kitchen and the recently laid Axminster carpet

are just a few of the authentic villa features

this home possesses. A slight deviation from

origin is the large heat pump and HRV system

which ensure warmth and cosiness on a cold

winter’s day. Dual access, single car garage plus

workshop, seperate car port & loads of space for

extra parking and landscaping. This is Authentic

Character with Charisma with so much outdoor

space and potential on offer.

Open Homes: Saturday & Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm

Auction: Thursday 28th May 2026 from 5pm,

Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, Sumner

(Unless Sold Prior)

www.rwferrymead.co.nz/OPA30477

Pip Sutton

M. 027 224 9524 E. pip.sutton@raywhite.com

COASTAL

AUCTION SERIES

SOLD

BY AUCTION

28 Days on Market

SOLD

24 Days on Market

BY AUCTION

Energy.

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P I P S U T T O N

027 224 9524

pip.sutton@raywhite.com

Excellence. 10A Panorama Road, Sumner 87 Glenstrae Road, Redcliffs

Going, Going, GONE!

Come along and watch the auction action unfold,

everyone is welcome!

Where: Sumner Surf Life Saving Club.

When: Thursday 28th May from 5pm.

10 The Rise

3 2 1 1199

Ahmad Sultani - 021 104 7115

ahmad.sultani@raywhite.com

82 Tilford Street

4 1 1 1 577

Pip Sutton - 027 224 9524

pip.sutton@raywhite.com

3 Inverness Lane

4 2 3 800

The Standevens - 027 430 4691

thestandevens@raywhite.com

10 Flinders Road

Watch the auctions live at:

https://rwferrymead.co.nz/auctions-live

3 2 2 619

Ahmad Sultani - 021 104 7115


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COASTAL AUCTION SERIES

Award-Winning Coastal Luxury

3 Inverness Lane, Redcliffs 4 bedrooms, 2 living, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets, 3 car garaging

More than just a house, the property is a striking piece of architecture that sits effortlessly

within its surroundings. Awarded Gold at the 2020 Registered Master Builders House of

the Year, its quality and design are immediately evident. The exterior blends rich cedar,

Eurotray, and natural stone - much of it excavated directly from the site - creating a rare

sense of authenticity and connection to the land.

Open Homes: Thursday 5.00 - 6.00pm, Saturday 2.00 - 2.30pm & Sunday 3.00 - 3.30pm

Auction: Thursday 28th May 2026 from 5pm, Sumner Surf Life Saving Club, Sumner

(Unless Sold Prior)


Stunning Coastal Architecture and Family Comfort

72 Nayland Street, Sumner 4 bedrooms, 3 living, 2 bathrooms, 1 study, 2 car garaging

Designed by Urban Function and completed in 2024 by local company Built, the 276sqm

approx. home reflects a considered approach to modern living, where form, function and

flexibility are seamlessly aligned. Clean architectural lines are softened by a cohesive

interior palette, with engineered oak flooring, in built joinery and wool carpet creating a

sense of understated warmth.

Open Home: Sunday 1.00 - 1.30pm

Price: By Negotiation


The Standevens

M. 0274 304 691

E. thestandevens@raywhite.com

The Standevens

M. 0274 304 691

E. thestandevens@raywhite.com

The Standevens

027 430 4691

thestandevens.nz

@TheStandevens

Top 3% in the Ray White Group

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AHMAD SULTANI

021 104 7115




Your Chance To Rise To The Top

10 The Rise, Mount Pleasant

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 garage, 1199 sqm

Rebuilt to exacting standards following the earthquakes, this home has left its 1960s

roots behind. Our owners have cherished this incredible position for 23 years, but as they

prepare to downsize, they leave behind a residence that offers the perfect balance of

year-round warmth and tranquility. The heart of the home is a masterpiece of fluid living,

beginning with a seamless transition from the tiled sun-drenched balcony into the formal

sitting room. Here, a gas fire provides a cosy focal point for winter evenings while large

bifold doors frame the ever-changing vistas of the estuary and coastline. This space flows

effortlessly into the open-plan family living, dining, and kitchen area - a bright, social hub

designed for both daily life and grander entertaining. For those who love to host, the kitchen

connects directly to a private side deck, creating the ultimate sheltered spot for alfresco

dining. The master suite, complete with a generous walk-in robe and a fully tiled ensuite, is

a space designed for slow mornings, where you can enjoy your morning coffee in bed while

soaking in the panoramic views that define this hillside location. Two additional bedrooms

- a spacious double and a versatile single- are serviced by a full family bathroom, while

a dedicated separate laundry doubles as a walk-in pantry. Having been held in the same

hands for over two decades, 10 The Rise represents a meticulously maintained lifestyle

opportunity where the hard work has been done, leaving you to simply move in and enjoy

the view.

Open Homes: Saturday and Sunday 12.00pm - 12.30pm


(Unless Sold Prior)


Wonders On Flinders

10 Flinders Road, Heathcote Valley

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 garage, 619 sqm

After 20 years of laughter and memories, the time has come for our owners to downsize,

offering you a rare opportunity to secure this well-maintained family sanctuary,

enveloped by the birdsong of resident bellbirds and situated in the microclimate of

Heathcote Valley. Step inside, and you are immediately struck by the warmth and light

of the substantial living and dining area which also incorporates the spacious kitchen - a

joy for any home chef, boasting vast benchtops, a breakfast bar and expansive cabinetry.

This inviting, open plan space flows seamlessly into an extremely generous, sun-soaked

conservatory. A true extension of the living area, this room acts as a sun trap, and provides

180-degree views down the Valley, past the estuary, and to the mountains beyond.

The accommodations are cleverly separated. On the upper level, the master suite is a true

retreat, encompassing the entire top floor, and features a walk-in robe, and an ensuite.

Step out onto your own private balcony to watch the sunset. Two more double bedrooms

share a full family bathroom with a luxurious bathtub, while a study and hidden laundry

complete the layout of the home. A double garage and plenty of off street parking means

you have no inconvenience of hill living. This exceptional property is up for auction and

with its impressive combination of space, comfort, and views, you will want this one at the

top of your viewing list.

Open Homes: Saturday and Sunday 1.00pm - 1.30pm


(Unless Sold Prior)


Ahmad Sultani

M. 021 104 7115

E. ahmad.sultani@raywhite.com

Ahmad Sultani

M. 021 104 7115

E. ahmad.sultani@raywhite.com

Ray White Ferrymead

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