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Thursday, 11 June 2026 | Christchurch’s best read and largest circulating newspaper
– page 5
‘Drinking spot’ scrutiny
after huge hedge blaze
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Police are investigating
whether a group of partying
university students may have
started a large hedge fire.
The 100m blaze adjacent to
Lincoln University broke out
at 12.47am on King’s Birthday
and required nine fire trucks to
bring it under control. Several
nearby houses were also
evacuated as a precaution.
Lincoln Volunteer Fire
Brigade deputy chief Tim
Quinlivan said crews found
piles of cans
and bottles
as well as
camping
chairs near
where the
fire started
on Ellesmere
Junction Rd.
“It looks like
all the students ​Tim Quinlivan
are using it as
their drinking spot,” he said.
Alcohol consumption is
banned on the campus but the
land where the fire happened
is owned by the university
but sits outside the campus
boundary.
Quinlivan said there was
not enough evidence to say
whether the fire was started
deliberately.
› Continued on Page 4
​A major response was needed to extinguish a large hedge fire close to Lincoln University.
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Noah’s journey to detector dog ..............................3
Sad end to battle with brain cancer......................4
Thieves causing wheely big problems..................5
MacDonald on toll road comment........................7
Dunes key to protecting coastline......................9
Village seeks feeding ban to protect kea.........18
Every home project starts at the show............18
The Way We Were.............................................21
Juvee strikes right chord at Rockquest..............22
League legend embracing the Hyrox hurt...........29
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NEWS The Star, June 11, 2026 | 3
Direct bus to stadium starts as another route scrapped
Spectators heading to the
One New Zealand Stadium
will now have a new direct
bus service, but it comes at
the expense of another.
Environment Canterbury
has added an Event Direct
route with pick-up and dropoff
spots at The Princess
Margaret Hospital and
Barrington Mall “due to local
demand”, regional councillor
Nettles Lamont said.
Low demand for the bus
service from Sumner and
Ferrymead, meanwhile, has
led ECan to scrap this route.
ECan has only recorded
an average of 35 passenger
trips per game to and from
the stadium on the Sumner/
Ferrymead service.
ECan also says it has not
seen any “significant” demand
on the regular route 3 from
Sumner around game times.
The most popular
direct route, Northwood/
Papanui, has seen an average
number of 250 passenger
trips.
Swapping one route for
another keeps the number
of services at 11. ECan will
continue to review pick-up
the locations.
“We launched [Event Direct]
. . . in April, and it’s just gone
from strength to strength.
We're continuing to receive
incredibly positive feedback
from the community, which
is awesome to see,” Lamont
said.
“We set-up Event Direct
to manage demand on
our existing services and
at facilities such as the
interchange, giving customers
a better experience whether
they are attending events
or taking the bus for other
reasons.
“As it’s a pre-booked service,
we encourage event-goers to
book as early as possible –
this gives us a better idea of
numbers, and it guarantees
your journey too.”
Tickets can be booked
online and cost $5 return on
an early-bird deal. Otherwise
they are priced at $6.25 each
way.
The direct buses bring
spectators close to the
stadium, running to and from
Ara and Latimer Square.
From lonely street pup to
working dog
at airport
Noah has come along way since
he was found wandering the
streets of Christchurch and
handed over to the dog shelter.
The German shorthaired
pointer is now fully trained
biosecurity detector dog
working at Christchurch
Airport.
He was found in September
last year and taken to the city
council dog shelter when no
one came forward to claim him.
Shelter support officer Lionel
Bridger said Noah was not
microchipped.
He was put up for adoption
on the city council’s Facebook
page.
That was where he was
spotted by Kristen, a detector
dog handler at the airport.
Kristen knew German
shorthaired pointers like Noah
had been successful sniffer
dogs and she asked to come and
assess him.
Noah passed his assessment
with flying colours and was
taken to the airport for a walk
around.
He was then flown to
Auckland, where he started six
months of intensive training.
Noah is now back at
Christchurch Airport. He can
sniff out more than 70 odours
such as prohibited plant
material, fresh fruit, vegetables,
seeds and flowers.
Bridger said the shelter team
is “super proud of Noah”.
"When Noah came into the
shelter he was bouncy and
busy in his pen. When we got
him out in our paddock after
his quarantine period, he was
quick to get his nose to the
ground, taking everything in.
"We could see he had some
basic training already. He was
very focused and an all-round
lovely, sweet guy."
Bridger thanked everyone
who showed an interest in
adopting Noah.
"He was very popular, as most
pure breeds are.
“A lot of people called
wanting to adopt him and we
are so happy to see he is living
his best life doing his new job."
•Dogs up for adoption can
be found on the city council's
Facebook page or at the dog
shelter on Metro Pl, Bromley. Airport biosecurity detector dog Noah and his handler Tiana. PHOTO: CCC
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​Sad end to battle
with brain cancer
BY KEES CHALMERS
The 100m blaze on Ellesmere Junction Rd required nine fire trucks to bring it under control.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
Cans, bottles, camping
chairs found at fire site
› From Page 1
“We couldn’t determine the
exact cause.”
He said the fire was too far
from the road for a cigarette
thrown from a passing vehicle to
be responsible.
“It wouldn’t have started by
itself,” Quinlivan said.
Six university-owned houses
across the road were evacuated
as embers blew towards them.
“Luckily, there was not too
much, so we could get it under
control quite quickly.”
Fire crews remained at the
scene until about 6am, damping
down hotspots.
A police spokesperson said
the fire is being treated as
unexplained.
“Anyone with information is
asked to contact Police online
at 105.police.govt.nz or call
105. Please use the reference
number 260601/2010,” the
spokesperson said.
The university declined
to comment while police
investigations are ongoing but
confirmed it owns the land where
the fire happened.
​Tributes are flowing for
34-year-old dad Henri Kerr who
succumbed to an aggressive form
of brain cancer on Friday night.
His wife Anna Sheehan posted
the sad news on Kerr’s Instagram
page – cutcancerkerr – where he
posted videos about his experience
living with astrocytoma.
The Star has covered Kerr’s
cancer journey since his family
and friends launched a Givealittle
page in February to support him,
Sheehan and their three-year-old
daughter Noa.
They aimed to raise $50,000
for a chemotherapy drug called
bevacizumab.
The treatment is not currently
funded in New Zealand and cost
his family $2682 every three
weeks. The Givealittle page raised
$59,617 and reached its goal
within a month of its launch.
A large tumour was found on
Kerr’s left parietal lobe about
22-months ago.
“We were just so shocked, a
large tumour was the last thing
I thought. It felt like being hit by
a bus,” Sheehan told The Star in
February.
On Friday, Sheehan posted her
husband had “gently passed away
last night, so peacefully and surrounded
by so much love.”
“If you’re missing Henri, talk
to people about him. We are so
lucky he made @cutcancerkerr
page so we can hear his voice and
Henri Kerr and daughter Noa in hospital.
be reminded of how gracious and
strong and beautiful he was when
we needed it. Thanks everyone
who has supported us.”
He was admitted to hospice last
Tuesday after deteriorating over
the previous few weeks. He and
Sheehan found out in early May
his tumour had spread.
The Court Theatre paid tribute
to Kerr on Facebook. He worked
in the theatre’s workshop as a
member of its production team.
“He built many beautiful sets
and always brought a calm,
friendly energy to everything he
worked on. He was also an amazing
musician and composer and
designed soundscapes for some
Court Theatre shows, including
the incredible Curious Incident of
the Dog in the Night-Time in 2017,”
the caption read.
“We will remember Henri as
a gentle, highly skilled man, and
send our thoughts to his family
and friends.”
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NEWS The Star, June 11, 2026 | 5
Thieves causing wheely big problems
BY GEOFF SLOAN
Wheels and other removable
parts from cars have become hot
property for thieves.
Christchurch Metro police area
prevention manager, Inspector
Glenda Barnaby, said recent
crime reports reflect “a few
different modus operandi at
play”.
“Some offenders are taking
wheels, others have been drilling
petrol tanks to steal fuel, while
some are stealing 4x4 vehicles for
parts and burning them out.”
Barnaby said two men, aged 43
and 44, were arrested last week
after allegedly stealing wheels
from four cars.
In another case, a Tesla
parked on Memorial Ave near
Christchurch Airport had four of
its wheels stolen. Motorists use
Memorial Ave for ‘free’ airport
parking.
The Tesla was left on wooden
blocks for days before it was
towed away, sparking people to
share their experiences online of
having cars stolen, damaged or
broken into.
“I literally saw two to three
cars missing their passenger side,
front and rear wheels on the
same patch this morning around
9.30am,” said one commenter.
Another said: “If you can afford
a Tesla you can definitely afford
to pay for parking.”
Reddit user Jenny Bradley
posted: “When my husband
parked there for a week someone
lived in his car. No damage but
seat fully reclined and a lot of
empty cans and takeaway boxes
inside.”
Karen Swanson asked: “The
big question needs to be, who is
buying the stolen tyres off the
thieves?”
Barnaby said police had
received reports about unlawful
interference involving vehicles in
the Memorial Ave area.
“We have had around 10
reports over the last two months,
but this is not unusual,” she said.
Last month, residents in
the Edgeware and Richmond
reported a spate of wheel and
tyre thefts, with one hi-vis
wearing thief spotted targeting
vehicles.
Some SUV owners have also
reported thefts of externallymounted
rear wheels from
vehicles parked in driveways and
residential streets.
One person posted: “Seems
the scumbags are getting braver.
They have been stealing spares
since late last year and I guess
they're feeling comfortable
enough to do the mains as well.
As others have said it’s not new,
but I've never seen it this bad.”
Another wheel-theft victim
posted: “I'm one of the many
who had the spare tire (sic)
stolen from the back of their
SUV. Notably a jimny. Locknuts
are a must in Christchurch if you
own nice rims or alloy rims. It’s
ridiculous. Stealing everything
that isn't and IS bolted down.
Gotta investigate the scrap
metal dealers as this is getting
epidemic.”
Other theft victims
believed the wheels were
either reused on other
vehicles, kept for burnouts,
or sold as scrap metal.
One user said: “This is purely
for scrap metal, alloy, copper
etc all at pretty good prices at
This Tesla was left without its wheels on Memorial Ave. The
owner was spotted a few days later with a tow truck removing
the electric vehicle.
A Mazda Axela with two wheels missing on Orchard Rd.
the moment so thieves just take
anything. The 4x4 spares are
extremely easy pickings with a
wheel brace.”
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MacDonald says toll road
comment just an ‘example’
BY DANIEL ALVEY
City councillor Sam MacDonald
has backed away from
his controversial toll road
comments.
MacDonald said at a city council
meeting last week Selwyn
and Waimakariri
residents could
be tolled to enter
Christchurch if
their councils
refuse to merge
with the city
council.
He was questioning
how costs
could be recouped
​Sam
MacDonald
from the neighbouring districts
for the facilities and infrastructure
they use in the city.
“Do we put toll roads on and
insist that they can’t come in
without finally paying their fair
share?”
The comment gained national
media coverage and upset
Selwyn district councillor Samuel
Wilshire and its mayor Lydia
Gliddon
But MacDonald told The Star
some people took his comment
too literally.
“It was an illustrative example
of when we are thinking
longer term about Canterbury,
the value that should be put on
whether everyone is contributing
equally to the assets we are
benefiting from. I think everyone
jumped straight to that I’m
going out next week to install toll
roads and build a wall,” he said.
Wilshire hit back at MacDonald
after his initial comment,
saying people in Christchurch
eat food produced by Selwyn
farmers, wear wool from its
sheep and drink
wine from its
vineyards.
Wilshire
believes Selwyn
has also paid its
fair share for new
facilities, such as
the $683 million
One NZ Stadium,
through taxes,
​Samuel
Wilshire
with $230m of the cost covered
by the Government.
“Compared to co-funded projects
in Selwyn, they do receive
the lion’s share,” Wilshire said.
MacDonald acknowledged taxpayers
have contributed to the
stadium.
He said assets like the stadium
are built to generate economic
activity by attracting people to
stay in the city.
“The reality of our
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neighbouring councils is they
often don't have to do that.
Christchurch will pay for events
for the city Selwyn and Waimak
are often the beneficiaries of
that.”
As a joke, Wilshire gave
MacDonald a $1 coin at a public
meeting in Christchurch last
week.
“I gave him a bit of a stick and
then handed him a $1 and said:
‘Here you go, you need this’.”
Wilshire said MacDonald
“laughed it off” and tried to give
it back.
MacDonald said Canterbury
councils need to look at what’s
best for the region, not just their
own district.
"The biggest risk I see is we
fall into patch protection and
looking after our jobs and
not thinking what is best for
Canterbury."
Gliddon wants the focus to be
on what is the best proposal for
Canterbury, not councillors from
neighbouring districts getting
into slanging matches over tolls.
Large response to surveys
about amalgamation steps
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Thousands of people have
given their opinion on how
Christchurch, Selwyn and
Waimakariri should tackle
amalgamation.
The councils have 59 days
to meet the Government’s
deadline to submit proposals
on how to amalgamate, or face
the Government doing it.
Each council has launched
a survey to gather feedback
from residents. So far the city
council has received about 3500
responses and Selwyn about
5000 responses. Waimakariri
was unable to say how many
responses it has had.
Mayor Phil Mauger says
while a unitary model is
the ultimate outcome of the
reform, there is flexibility
in how Canterbury can be
organised.
“The key now is working
together. That means sitting
down with neighbouring
councils, mana whenua, and
all stakeholders to have the
necessary conversations,” he
said.
“A strong model will support
local identity and voice, while
building the regional capability
our communities need.”
Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon
wanted to hear what the
community preferred.
“These changes will affect
how local decisions are made
and how services are delivered
in Selwyn. We need to know
what matters most to the
community. We’ll then take
that feedback to the discussion
table with our neighbouring
councils,” she said.
One option is for Selwyn,
Christchurch, and Waimakariri
to create a greater Christchurch
super city.
Gliddon has previously said
she does not believe a super
city is the “right answer”.
“I don’t think it is the best
outcome for the whole of
Selwyn, and that is what we
need to look at.”
Selwyn’s survey asks whether
the council should combine
with neighbouring councils,
take on the functions currently
delivered by Environment
Canterbury, both options, or
neither.
Waimakariri Mayor Dan
Gordon said it was important
the community was “involved
in the conversation”.
“This isn’t something that we
have chosen, but it is something
we have to work through and
the best way to do that is to be
open and transparent in our
thinking and make sure we ask
what our residents think as
well,” he told RNZ.
Waimakariri was consulting
on three options in response to
the local council reform.
Alongside both the status quo
and the greater Christchurch
proposal, it was asking for
feedback on which North
Canterbury unitary council
would see a merger with the
Hurunui and Kaikoura district
councils.
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lasts until 16 October 2026.
Contact with a power line can cause:
— Risk of electrocuting yourself or others.
— Damage to property and other trees.
— Damage to the electricity network.
— Livestock death or damage.
If you or someone working for you intends to work within 4
metres of power lines, a close approach consent is required from
Orion before work commences.
Fines for non-compliance
If a cut or trim notice is given to you and you fail to have the tree
trimmed and/or advise us of the time and location of the trim
without a reasonable excuse, this is an offence.
— This will make you liable for a fine not exceeding $10,000.
— If the offence continues, you will be liable for a further fine of
not more than $500 for every day or part day during which
the offence continues.
For more information, visit oriongroup.co.nz/trees and if you have any questions, call us anytime on 0800 363 9898. We’re here to help.
A. Growth Limit Zone
B. Cut Back Zone C. Notice Zone
Overhead Line Voltage Growth Limit Zone Cut Back Zone Notice Zone
230-400 V 0.5m 1.5m 2.5m
11 kV
1.6m 2.6m 3.6m
33 kV (clear to the sky)
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NEWS The Star, June 11, 2026 | 9
Dunes key to protecting coastline
BY KEES CHALMERS
​A new report has identified the
need for sand dune work to
hold back future sea level rises.
The report, which was commissioned
by city council staff,
recommends adding a planted
sand dune in front of the wall at
North New Brighton surf club,
which will help absorb energy
and delay the need for more
costly intervention.
North New Brighton is considered
highly susceptible to
breaching and overtopping
as sea levels rise. After large,
or repeat storms, the dunes
require fast recovery to ensure
they can continue to protect
landward areas.
The report says current dune
management work near the
New Brighton pier should be
continued to provide sufficient
buffer to reduce the risk of
waves reaching and damaging
the wall and landward areas
and assets.
A breach of the Southshore
spit could change how
the lagoon floods and functions,
including ecological
implications.
Strengthening and rebuilding
dunes at Sumner and Taylors
Mistake to help delay damage
and reduce impacts on surrounding
communities has also
been recommended.
Brooklands Lagoon was also
identified as being vulnerable.
​Taylors Mistake resident Malcolm
McClurg, who has lived
A breach of the Southshore spit could change how the lagoon floods and functions, including ecological implications.
in the area since 1978 and has
served on the Taylors Mistake
Surf Life Saving Club committee
for 55 years, said the risk has
long been recognised.
An architect, he was involved
in the surf club rebuild, which
opened in February 2021.
“The building itself was
established at 12.3m, basically
anticipating sea level rise, we
have a large concrete seawall
out the front which assists with
breaking up the waves,” he said.
The main structure uses precast
concrete panels and steel
portal frames designed to withstand
major storms and wave
action.
“It’s a high risk zone but the
purpose of the building is that it’s
a rescue amenity so it is where it
has to be,” he said.
The report found that
sequences of large and small
storms can rapidly erode open
coast dunes, sometimes by several
metres in a single event and
tens of metres over successive
major events.
While some areas have wide
dunes capable of absorbing
impacts, locations with narrow
dunes or those modified by
structures face greater risk of
breaching.
The report warns that as sea
levels rise, dunes will be exposed
to higher water levels and more
frequent wave impacts.
This will increase erosion
frequency, reduce recovery
Sumner, west of Cave Rock and Taylors
Mistake were identified as areas
particularly susceptible to storms due to
its low lying dunes. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
time between events, and lead
to more frequent overtopping
across lowered dunes.
Dune width will shrink and
crest heights will lower in many
areas, although this process may
be slowed by ongoing beach
sand supply.
Eventually, the report says,
dunes may no longer be able
to perform their protective
function in some locations,
particularly without continued
management.
By the time sea level rises 0.6m
– which could occur by 2080 –
the length of coast considered
susceptible to storm-induced
erosion and overtopping is
expected to more than double.
With 1.2m of sea level rise,
large parts of the open coast,
and almost all of Sumner and
Taylors Mistake beaches are
considered susceptible to
overtopping.
Teacher’s Struggle to Sleep
Margaret’s Fitbit tells a
remarkable story giving hope to
thousands with sleep problems.
For 35 years, Margaret
commanded classrooms of
teenagers. The retired high school
teacher who could silence a room
with a look, the woman who
marked essays until midnight and
still bounded into school by 7am.
Energy was never her problem.
“I loved those early mornings,”
she recalls. “Cup of tea, lesson
plans on the table. Sleep was
something I did well.”
But at 68, good sleep had
become a thing of the past. Like
nearly half of New Zealanders over
50, she faced nightly battles that
left her exhausted and frustrated.
“I’d dread the moment the lights
went out,” Margaret explains.
“I’d lie there for hours, tossing
and turning. Even when I did fall
asleep, I’d wake multiple times.
The mornings were the worst. I felt
like I was dragging myself to the
kettle.”
She found herself avoiding
invitations. Book club felt like too
much effort. Even phone calls with
her grandchildren left her drained.
“You start to withdraw,” she
admits. “Not because you don’t
want to see people, but because
you don’t have the energy. That’s
not who I am.”
Research shows that as we age,
our bodies produce less melatonin,
the hormone that signals sleep.
Combined with increased night
time anxiety and lighter sleep
cycles, it creates a perfect storm of
sleeplessness.
Margaret had tried everything.
Warm milk. Lavender on the
pillow and various other natural
remedies.
“Some would make me drowsy,
but I’d still wake at 2am,” she says.
“Nothing helped me stay asleep.”
Then her daughter mentioned
reading about Koru Sleep online.
“I almost didn’t bother, but she
insisted.”
She picked up a bottle from her
local pharmacy. Unlike typical
sleep aids that simply combine
magnesium with a herb or two,
this formula took a comprehensive
approach she hadn’t seen before.
“What I noticed immediately
was that it felt natural,” she recalls.
“No grogginess, no strange dreams.
Just a gentle settling.”
The retired teacher now follows
a simple routine: two capsules, 30
minutes before bed.
“Within days, my Fitbit was
showing longer stretches of deep
sleep, the kind where your body
actually repairs itself.”
“I wake up clear-headed now
instead of groggy. It’s like someone
switched the lights back on in my
life,” she laughs. “I’m reading
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again, spending quality time with
friends, keeping up with things
around the garden.”
For Margaret, better sleep
has meant better days. She’s
back at book club. She calls her
grandchildren without watching
the clock.
“When you’re exhausted,
everything feels harder. Your
patience, your focus, even your
relationships suffer,” she reflects.
“Now I feel like myself again.”
Her advice? “Sleep isn’t optional
after 60. It’s how we stay present
for the people who need us.”
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10 | The Star, June 11, 2026 NEWS
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Surveillance pays
off as hold-out
possum eliminated
BY KEES CHALMERS
The last known possum has been
tracked and eliminated from a
native bird and conservation
area near Birdlings Flat.
Pest Free Banks Peninsula
had spent two weeks
trying to find the possum
before it was trapped on
Friday at Kaitorete Spit.
Through the use of
information from landowners,
possum scent
dogs, 120 surveillance
cameras and more than
200 chew cards, rangers
managed to pinpoint the
location of the final possum.
Said PFBP senior team leader
Tim Sjoberg: “We started with
quite a wide net, and we got
closer and closer and closer until
we could track down where that
last individual was.
“Then we were able to remove
that possum with a live capture
cage trap.”
Its surveillance cameras have
not detected any activity since,
leading to the organisation’s confidence
it has eliminated the last
possum in the area.
PFBP has been operating at
5500 had Kaitorete Spit since
2022 and has eliminated 19 possums
in that time.
Tim Sjoberg
“The team’s over the
moon and really now we're
really focused on preventing
reinvasion and having a
surveillance network in place to
ensure that if a reinvader does
turn up, that we are able
to detect and remove it
in a quick fashion,” said
Sjoberg.
He said possums
have a big impact on
biodiversity, eating native
and restorational plants,
as well as eggs and chicks
of native birds.
“From a primary
production point of view,
they consume pasture and
crops, which means there’s less
food around for livestock.
“Then from a human
perspective, they keep people
awake at night, they leave their
poos and scats everywhere,
they can make enjoying
the outdoors a lot more
challenging.”
PFBP also eliminated ferrets
at Kaitorete Spit in 2022 and
is getting close to eliminating
hedgehogs as well.
Sjoberg said the group has
eliminated more than 1000
hedgehogs from the area over
the past three years but has
to wait until they come out
Pest Free Banks Peninsula ranger Karla Franklin holding the final possum in Kaitorete Spit, after it was caught in a live
capture trap on Friday.
of hibernation to trap the
remainder. The organisation is
currently targeting weasels and
stoats and plan to target feral
cats soon as well.
Their other concerted effort is
an 8000ha area behind Akaroa,
which it is trying to make
possum free.
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The Star, June 11, 2026 | 13
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The Star, June 11, 2026 | 15
Get Ready For
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Village seeks feeding ban to protect kea
BY DANIEL ALVEY
Arthur’s Pass residents want a
bylaw for the alpine village to
stop people from
feeding kea.
If successful, the
bylaw would be
the first of its kind
in the country.
Kea
Conservation
Trust community
engagement
co-ordinator for
Arthur’s Pass,
Renée Habluetzel,
​Renée
Habluetzel
said the ultimate goal would
be to encourage kea back into
the bush, where they are less at
risk.
“Kea can find their own food,”
she said.
Habluetzel said a bylaw
would primarily be used
to educate people, with
enforcement being a last resort.
“It makes it
easier for people
to take action
and just helps
everyone to speak
up.”
Selwyn District
Council Malvern
Community
Board member
and Arthur’s
Pass resident
Barry Mackenzie
said the district council’s
​Barry
Mackenzie
legal team is looking at how
a potential bylaw could meet
the requirements of the Local
Government Act and how it
would be enforced.
​Kea regularly hang around the Arthur’s Pass Village looking for an easy meal.
Habluetzel said the idea for a
bylaw started several years ago
when a village resident started
regularly feeding the kea.
“Lots of locals tried to talk to
him about it and tell him it was
not good for the birds.”
Habluetzel said the resident
had since left the village.
Arthur’s Pass Café & Store
manager Arieta Jackson said a
bylaw would help reinforce the
message to visitors.
She said staff were constantly
having to remind customers
not to feed kea, despite clear
signage around the café.
“I tell people probably 100
times a day not to feed them.”
Jackson often comes across
people who continue to feed the
kea despite repeatedly being
told not to.
“I told one lady recently not
to do it, and she kept doing
it and told me there were no
rules and she could do what she
wanted,” she said.
Habluetzel said the best thing
people can do for kea is to treat
the birds like any other wild
animal and avoid interacting
with them.
“I try to be as boring as
possible around kea,” she said.
Every home
project starts
at the show
Thinking about renovating,
building, landscaping,
redecorating, or upgrading your
home? Before you spend hours
researching online or commit
to costly decisions, there is one
place that can save you time,
money, and stress – The Star
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Returning to Wolfbrook Arena
from June 26–28, The Star Home
Show brings together hundreds
of trusted suppliers, builders,
land developers, designers,
landscapers, product specialists,
and industry and service experts
under one roof, making it easier
than ever to plan your next
project with confidence.
Said show sales manager
Marissa Stephen: "One of
the smartest starting points
for any home-related project
would be visiting a home show
event. Rather than scrolling
through websites and collecting
endless quotes, visitors can
speak directly with experts,
ask questions, watch live
demonstrations, and receive
personalised advice tailored to
their specific needs.”
Whether you're planning a
major renovation, building a new
home, upgrading your outdoor
spaces, or simply gathering
inspiration, The Star Home
Show helps you make informed
decisions before investing your
hard-earned money.
“One of the biggest advantages
of attending a home show is the
opportunity to see, compare, and
experience products and services
in person,” Stephen said.
The event is divided into four
dedicated zones, each designed
to help visitors explore different
aspects of home and lifestyle
improvement:
• Eco Zone – Discover
sustainable products,
energy-efficient technologies,
cost saving products and
materials, and environmentally
friendly living solutions.
• Outdoor Living Zone
– Explore the latest ideas
and products for outdoor
entertaining, landscaping, and
lifestyle enhancements.
• Taste Zone – Sample
innovative food and beverage
products and meet local
producers.
​• Leisure Zone – Browse
caravans, bikes, and other leisure
lifestyle products. Speak to
professionals on health, finance,
mortgages, real estate, KiwiSaver,
insurance to name a few.
The value of attending is
clear. The Star Home Show
data shows 95% of visitors
have a building, renovation, or
redecorating project planned
within the next 12–18 months.
For many, the show is the ideal
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“With around two-thirds
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Visitors can also attend free
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June 28
• Wolfbrook Arena, Addington,
10am–4pm daily
• Free entry
• www.starhomeshow.co.nz
innovation, ensuring they leave
with fresh ideas and practical
knowledge.
“The benefits of attending
a home show – saving time,
reducing risk, comparing
options, and accessing expert
advice – steps that take the
guess work out and guarantee
informed successful results
with any project big or small,”
Stephen said.
Beyond the planning and
inspiration, The Star Home Show
is a great day out for anyone
interested in homes, gardens,
design, renovation, or lifestyle
products.
Best of all, entry is completely
free, and there is plenty of free
on-site parking.
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Plan with
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Retirement living seminar
RSVP today
This is a free event, and spaces are limited.
Reserve your spot at ryman.co.nz/seminars or call the village below.
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The first HEAP Wedding
The wedding day was so exciting, getting all glammed
up with hair and makeup done for us and Steve
preparing a feast for lunch. The wedding was held at
Villa Antonia, in the heart of the Texas hill country.
Once an Italian inspired private home, now it’s used
exclusively for private events. The views, architecture
and special spaces made it a favourite for photo ops.
Isaac ( Dylans brother) was the marriage celebrant
and bought humour, kiwi culture, laughter, emotion
and stage presence to the ceremony. He made it
personal; he told a story of love and friendship and the
importance of family.
Connor was a groomsman, along with Dylans best
friend, Dusty, from school and US tennis friends.
Thought I’d write a different article this month. For
most of May, Steve and I have been in Austin Texas,
celebrating the wedding of our middle son Dylan to
Alexandra. I have been so excited, obviously for our
first family wedding, but also to have all my boys
together for a week of festivities and for two families
to come together (Alex’s Mexican family and us Kiwis)
to celebrate this fantastic couple’s marriage.
We headed to Austin where we hired a huge house
on a Texan ranch for 6 days, that could fit our whole
family comfortably. It was remotely situated but had
everything to keep us entertained and relaxed. This
mansion was equipped with a huge pool and outdoor
area with spa, BBQ and TV. We had a full-blown movie
theatre, pool table, full gym set up and roof top
balcony to watch the sunsets.
The NZL contingent consisted of both our sisters, Jo
and Kate, and their husbands. My best friend travelled
from Germany to celebrate with us all. Dylans-81-year
old gran travelled 12, 238km to see her first grandchild
marry
The wildlife was crazy different - tarantulas, raccoons,
buzzards, bats and many more. Was hoping to see an
armadillo but sadly didn’t.
Got to feed a few Texan Longhorn cattle. Unbelievably
we found oyster shells as this hilly ranch was once
under the sea.
Our days were filled with trips to Austin shopping,
supermarket runs, ranch walks, swims and reading
relaxing around the pool. Steve and Kate were
typically on cooking duties. Steve took all the
groomsmen on a boat ride and we attended a
rehearsal dinner where we got to know all the family
and wedding party.
Steve hired a monster Chevrolet Suburban to ferry us
all over Austin. Steve is a master at driving on the righthand
side of the road, and this vehicle was a beast.
Had a near catastrophe on the Houston motorway,
when Kate commented how loud it was sitting in the
back, and then we all noticed the
boot was up. Could have lost all
our luggage early on in the trip. We
luckily escaped disaster.
The week of wedding celebrations was fantastic
from start to finish. The newlyweds honeymooned
in Mexico and Steve, Isaac and I went on a cycling
holiday. Connor had to return to vetting in Geelong
and get stuck into study for his Australian Veterinary
Membership exams (Surgery) early June. The only
hiccup was the fact Isaac bought a Melbourne flu with
him and systematically infected almost all of the kiwis
in stages.
A huge shout out to the MMH team who held the
fort and continued to look after patients in our
absence. Thanks to Dr Jack especially, who offered his
Ophthalmology services while Steve was away. Jack
also looked after Macy. She was mighty pleased to see
me on our return.
Dr Michele McMaster
OPEN 7 DAYS Cnr Hoon Hay & Coppell Place. Ph: 338 2534
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The Star, June 11, 2026 | 21
The Way
We Were
Kemp’s Deed, was signed on June 12, 1848 by land commissioner Henry Tacy Kemp, left, representing the New Zealand Company on
behalf of the British Crown, and 16 Ngāi Tahu chiefs. It was the basis of the Canterbury Purchase, with the Crown buying 13,551,400
acres of South Island land for £2000 (centre). Resulting Ngāi Tahu grievances were settled 150 years later with the passing of
the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 and a compensation package valued at $170 million. Pictured right are Ngāi Tahu
representatives Charles Crofts, Sir Tipene O’Regan and Mark Solomon in Parliament to witness the passage of the iwi’s settlement
legislation on September 30, 1998.
PHOTOS: CHRISTCHURCH STAR/CANTERBURYSTORIES.NZ/
Left, A 1975 photograph from the Port Hills shows steam rising from the Christchurch Gas Company with a darker cloud
of smog visible above. Centre, an air-testing balloon in flight above the grounds of McLean’s Mansion. Right, while smog
remains an issue for the city, regulation and management have reduced the level of dangerous particulate matter in the air.
THIS WEEK IN HISTORY
June 12-19
KEMP’S DEED SIGNED
On June 12, 1848, a group of Ngāi Tahu chiefs signed what became known as
Kemp’s Deed aboard the HM sloop Fly in Akaroa Harbour. The agreement, negotiated
by Crown land commissioner Henry Tacy Kemp, was one of the most significant land
transactions in New Zealand history and formed the basis of the Canterbury Purchase.
Acting on behalf of the Crown, Kemp purchased about 13.5 million acres of Ngāi
Tahu land across much of the South Island for £2,000. At the time, Ngāi Tahu were
under pressure to confirm their authority over the land after the Crown had previously
acquired a large area from Ngāti Toa through the Wairau Deed. The sale was agreed
on the understanding that adequate reserves would be set aside for Ngāi Tahu communities,
that traditional food-gathering areas (mahinga kai) would remain protected,
and that schools and hospitals would be provided.
However, the transaction was later criticised as one of the least carefully conducted
Crown purchases. The deed’s boundaries were poorly defined and confusion arose
over the size and location of promised reserves. When the land was surveyed later in
1848, government agent Walter Mantell reduced the reserves that had been anticipated,
leaving Ngāi Tahu with only a tiny fraction of the land sold. Important mahinga
kai areas and cultivated land were also excluded from Crown protections.
The Crown’s failure to honour key promises contained in the agreement led to
generations of grievance among Ngāi Tahu. Those claims eventually became a
major part of the iwi’s case before the Waitangi Tribunal and were finally addressed
through the Ngāi Tahu Claims Settlement Act 1998 which acknowledged Ngāi Tahu’s
hardships as well as committing the Crown to paying $170 million in economic
redress.
SMOG!
On June 14, 1977, Christchurch recorded the worst daytime smog levels in its history,
reaching 750 micrograms per cubic metre. While severe, this was still only about
a quarter of the city’s worst night-time pollution readings. Just two years earlier, on
June 18, 1975, night-time pollution reached an extreme 3076 micrograms per cubic
metre over a two-hour period, underscoring how extreme winter air quality could
become during cold, settled conditions.
For much of the 20th century, the city’s winter smog problem was driven by widespread
reliance on coal and wood open fires for home heating. During calm winter
weather, temperature inversions commonly formed over the Canterbury Plains. Cold
air and smoke became trapped beneath a layer of warmer air, unable to disperse, while
the surrounding Port Hills helped contain the polluted air mass over the city.
Although smog had been recognised as a long-term issue since the early 20th century,
it intensified through the 1960s and 1970s. The Clean Air Act 1972 marked an
early regulatory response, alongside the introduction of lower-sulphur coal, but domestic
fires remained the dominant source of pollution.
From the mid-1970s onward, local authorities began a more co-ordinated response.
The city council and Environment Canterbury took increasing responsibility for
monitoring air quality, publicising smog levels, and progressively restricting or banning
open fires in urban areas. They also required households to adopt approved solid-fuel
burners and encouraged cleaner heating practices.
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The Dollars and Sense Budget
Last week Budget 2026 was read out. Politicians
and the media get excited about it, but what
does it mean for everyday kiwis?
It is important because it sets out how much
money Government expects to collect (income)
and how much it plans to invest (spend) and cut
costs (savings) along with what new policies
will be funded. These decisions affect everyday
life including your hospital wait times, your kid’s
school funding, local infrastructure projects and
your cost of living support.
The country’s budget is just like your own family
budget, just a bit bigger. You need income
coming in, you make choices about what to
spend on, and you look for savings so you can
afford what matters most.
So, let’s look at Budget ’26.
Income: In short, Budget ‘26 is focused on
growing the economy to create jobs and lift
wages, rather than relying on higher taxes.
It’s about making the pie bigger, not slicing it
differently.
New trade agreements, including a recently
signed Free Trade Agreement with India, are
helping open new markets for New Zealand
exporters and support jobs at home. Despite
global volatility, the economy is forecast to grow
by an average of 2.7 per cent a year, creating
around 220,000 new jobs, with wages rising
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faster than inflation which is the key to easing
cost of living pressures.
Spend: Budget ’26 is about fixing the basics and
building the future by increasing funding for
public services like new schools and hospitals
while upgrading key highways and transport
projects. Investing in tourism, startups, and tech
investments create jobs and grow communities.
In education, better learning resources,
and double Trades Academy places give
young people the skills for tomorrow. Health
funding means more medicines, earlier bowel
screenings, children’s palliative care, hospital
upgrades, St John support and stronger postnatal
care keeping Kiwis healthy and supported.
Savings: In essence, the Government is
stopping wasteful spending and making careful
choices, so more money can be directed to
the frontline. Through reprioritisation and
efficiency, around $6.3 billion in savings is
helping fund health, education, law and order,
and infrastructure, while supporting a forecast
return to surplus of $2.6 billion in 2028/29.
The result is a simple plan: grow the economy,
cut waste, and invest in the services and
infrastructure kiwis rely on.
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Juvee strikes
right chord
at Rockquest
BY GEOFF SLOAN
Burnside High School band
Juvee took top honours at
the Smokefreerockquest
Canterbury regional final on
Saturday night.
The four-piece rock band
was one of 16 acts competing
at the Ngaio Marsh Theatre,
all hoping to earn the chance
to represent Canterbury at the
national finals in Auckland in
September.
The finalists were selected
from almost 100 Canterbury
school bands.
Said Juvee guitarist and
singer Zack Johnson: “We are
absolutely grateful. It was hard
work to get here tonight, but
everything has been working
toward this,” he said.
Johnson, who is also an Elvis
Presley tribute artist, was
named Best Vocalist.
“Music is our thing, it’s
everything to us and all we
want to do with our lives,” he
said.
Christchurch Boys’ High
School band Vertigo finished
second and also picked up the
Best Song award.
Both bands now progress
to the video submission
stage, alongside the region’s
top Smokefree Tangata
Beats act and the top two
Smokefreerockquest Solo/Duo
artists selected at the regional
heat.
Judge Ben Campbell, bassist
for local hitmakers Zed, said
the variety and musicality on
display made the judges’ task
“very hard”.
“We were blown away
with the professionalism and
technical skills, as well as the
maturity of the songwriting,”
Campbell said.
Burnside High School band Juvee members Charlie Pearce, Zack Johnson, Jett Chettleburgh and Isaac Peterson celebrate
after their win at the Smokefreerockquest Canterbury regional final on Saturday night.
PHOTOS: JOSH EDMONDS
He said there was little
separating the top six acts.
Now in its 38th year,
Smokefreerockquest has helped
launch the careers of artists
including Kimbra, Broods, Alien
Weaponry and Evermore.
Vertigo from Christchurch
Boys’ High School placed
second. From left,
Matthew Burton-Lyall,
Archie McCormack,
Archie Simmonds, Henry
Woodsand Felix Attewell.
Vertigo also won the
award for best song.
Bass player and vocalist from Fire Tiger Zeta Palmer, and Full Metal Jacket
drummer Yonghoon Kim won musicianship awards.
SMOKEFREEROCKQUEST REGIONAL WINNERS
Band
1st: Juvee – Burnside High School
2nd: Vertigo – Christchurch Boys’ High School
3rd: Fire Tiger – Hillmorton High School
Solo/Duo
1st: Mind The Gap – Burnside High School
2nd: Night Stand Sessions – Burnside High School
3rd: Art Van Tongeren – Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate
SMOKEFREE TANGATA BEATS REGIONAL WINNERS
Band
1st: Malita – Christchurch Girls’ High School
Fire Tiger from Hillmorton
High School claimed
third place. From left,
Zeta Palmer, Ave Palmer,
Atlantis Woo, Benjamin
Cumberpatch and Sofia
Kyle.
Musicianship Awards
• Zeta Palmer, bass and vocals from Fire Tiger – Hillmorton High
School
• Yonghoon Kim, drummer from Full Metal Jacket – Christchurch Boys’
High School
Smokefree Best Vocals Award
• Zack Johnson – Burnside High School
Best Song Award
• Vertigo – Christchurch Boys’ High School
APRA Lyric Award
• Eva Gregorini – Villa Maria College
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FEATURE
National Volunteer Week celebrates all volunteers
National Volunteer Week, Aotearoa
New Zealand’s largest annual
celebration of volunteering, returns
from 14–20 June 2026 — and this year,
the call to action is louder than ever.
With the theme Your Year to Volunteer
– Tōu tau ki te tūao, the week marks
the International Year of the Volunteer
2026, shining a spotlight on the millions
of people whose generosity strengthens
communities across New Zealand.
“Volunteers are the heartbeat of
Aotearoa,” says Volunteering New
Zealand Chief Executive Michelle
Kitney. “This year’s theme is both
a celebration and an invitation. It
acknowledges those already giving
their time, and encourages others to
discover the joy and connection that
volunteering brings.”
From sports coaches and caregivers
to environmental champions,
emergency responders, and community
organisers, volunteers play roles that
are essential yet often unseen. Their
mahi aroha connects and supports
individuals, whānau, communities, and
organisations.
National Volunteer Week is
an opportunity for community
groups, businesses, and volunteer
involving organisations to come
together and amplify the collective
impact of volunteering. Events,
acknowledgements, and celebrations
will take place nationwide, each one
recognising the people who step
forward to help others.
Kitney says fostering a culture that
values volunteers is vital. “When we
recognise and appreciate volunteers, we
strengthen our communities. We also
inspire more people to get involved.
Everyone has something to offer, and
every act of service—big or small—
makes a difference.”
This year’s theme, Your Year to
Volunteer – Tōu tau ki te tūao, is a
The power of giving time –
celebrating our volunteers
At Orana Wildlife Park, our
volunteers are extraordinary. Their
passion, energy and commitment help
bring conservation to life and create
unforgettable experiences for our
visitors. From leading walkabout tours
to driving shuttles and spot guiding,
they are an essential part of everything
we do.
Take Rivers, for example – a busy
scientist, student and sports coach
who volunteers to find balance.
“I wanted an escape from my everyday
life of studying and working. I’ve
loved Orana since I was a kid, so it felt
like the perfect place to give my time
and free my mind.” Now, she spends
a day each fortnight guiding visitors
between animal presentations and
sharing her passion for conservation.
“Helping people see how they can
make a difference really motivates me.
I love connecting with visitors, other
volunteers and, of course, the animals.
It’s the perfect break away from my
routine.” Volunteering: good for wildlife,
great for people! If you’d like to
join our volunteer whānau, please
contact our Visitor Services Team
on vis@oranawildlifepark.co.nz or
359 7109.
reminder that volunteering is for
everyone. Whether you have an hour a
month or a day a week, whether you’re
passionate about the environment,
sport, arts, social services, or
community wellbeing, there’s a place
for you.
During National Volunteer Week,
Volunteering Canterbury has
been supporting volunteering and
volunteer management across the
Waitaha Canterbury region since
1988. We do this by facilitating a
recruitment platform for member
organisations which receives around
600 applications for volunteer roles
each month, alongside monthly
training/information sessions which
cover topics such as recruitment,
recognition, and Best Practice for those
involved with volunteer management.
We also provide targeted
opportunities for volunteer
recruitment with expos and
community sites. And a group
volunteering programme which
matches one-off projects with groups
New Zealanders are encouraged to
celebrate the diversity of volunteers
and the power of collective action. It’s a
moment to honour the people who give
their time freely — and to consider how
each of us can contribute.
2026 is your year to volunteer.
Tōu tau ki te tūao.
Supporting volunteering
Waitaha-wide!
including businesses, youth, special
interest and sports groups. The results
are impressive – a gifting of just under
one million hours across Waitaha
during 2025.
Acknowledging the growth in the
wider Waitaha region, Volunteering
Canterbury has added two new
members to its outreach team,
one based in North Canterbury
(northoutreach@volcan.org.nz)
and the other in the Selwyn District
(selwynoutreach@volcan.org.nz).
For more information about
us and resources to support
your volunteer journey, or
your organisation’s volunteer
programme, check out our website,
www.volcan.org.nz

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FEATURE The Star, June 11, 2026 | 25
NZBlood extends
heartfelt appreciation
to all our volunteers
NZBlood is fortunate to have dozens
of dedicated volunteers who provide
after-donation support and refreshments
to donors at donor centres and
mobile collections throughout New
Zealand.
These community-minded good sorts
come from a range of backgrounds, but
all have two things in common. They
enjoy helping others and socialising
with fellow altruists such as blood and
plasma donors.
Typifying the spirit of NZBlood volunteers
is Joanne who says “I enjoy
chatting to the donors and contributing
to their positive donation experience.
Volunteering keeps me busy and active
in the community. I love it”.
With each whole blood donation having
the potential to save three lives and
each plasma donation creating up to 11
lifesaving treatments, NZBlood’s volunteers
are contributing to a remarkable
lifesaving process.
Whether a member of a Women’s
club in Blenheim, a Lions club
in Oamaru, a student’s association
in Canterbury, an Altrusa branch in
Queenstown, a retiree in Dunedin, or a
working professional in Christchurch,
NZBlood extends heartfelt appreciation
to all our volunteers.
Joanne and Chris, NZBlood volunteers.
National Volunteer Week:
Tōu tau ki te tūao
Your Year to Volunteer
As part of National Volunteer Week
(14-20 June), we proudly celebrate our
amazing Blind Low Vision NZ volunteer
community. Alongside 53% of Kiwis,
and more than one billion worldwide,
our volunteer community give up their
time, skills, and energy to make a difference
to our member’s lives. Every day,
they help make independence, inclusion,
and opportunity possible blind
and low vision people across Aotearoa
New Zealand.
This year’s National Volunteer Week
theme, Tōu tau ki te tūao – Your Year to
Volunteer, invites everyone to recognise
the contribution of those who freely
give their time, and consider how they
might get involved too.
The theme also aligns with the United
Nations International Year of Volunteers
2026 (IVY), a global initiative
recognising the vital role volunteers
play in strengthening communities,
supporting wellbeing, and driving positive
social change globally and here in
Aotearoa.
Thank you to our wonderful
VOLUNTEERS
Your donations help save lives!
Your kindness makes others feel special!
Nga mihi nui.

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FEATURE
Thinking about volunteering?
Give it a go
A heartfelt thank
you to every
If you’ve been thinking about
doing some voluntary work, then
National Volunteer Week 2025
is the perfect time to take the
plunge.
The week is dedicated to
honouring and celebrating the
millions of volunteers who help
our communities thrive, but
volunteering doesn’t just help
the people, good causes and organisations
that are being supported, it also
brings countless benefits to those who
volunteer.
Giving back to your community, taking
care of the land with a beach or park
clean up, and helping others all feel good.
Using your free time and skills to volunteer
is proven to boost wellbeing and can
instil a strong sense of purpose, it can
also increase your happiness and give
you more self-confidence.
Not only that, but it is a great way
to make you feel more connected to
your local community or a cause that is
close to your heart. Volunteers are the
lifeblood of many services, from food
banks to sports clubs, and by offering to
lend a helping hand you’re helping to
build a better community.
Voluntary work is also a great opportunity
to build valuable new professional
and life skills or hone the ones you
already have. Whether you’re a whizz at
organising events, would love to learn
more about conservation, or see yourself
as a strong mentor to others, you can find
a volunteering role to suit you.
No matter your age, skill set, or schedule,
there’s bound to be the perfect
volunteering opportunity for you. Head
to www.volunteeringnz.org.nz where you
can find out more.
Salvation Army
volunteer across
New Zealand
Your compassion and commitment
make an extraordinary difference in
communities every day. Whether you
are supporting a faith community,
partnering with us as a business, work
in our Family Stores, standing with a
collection bucket, supporting community
programmes through outreach,
or simply being there for someone in
need—you’re a blessing to us in our
mission.
Because of you, The Salvation Army
reaches over 120,000 families and individuals
each year, offering not just food
and clothing, but dignity, life skills, and
hope for a better future. Your generosity
of time and spirit transforms lives in
ways that cannot be measured.
As a volunteer we honour and
celebrate you. Thank you for your committed
service and kindness. It takes an
army and we’re so sincerely grateful to
have you as part of it.
Find out more at salvationarmy.org.nz
Thank you to
our volunteers
A huge thank you and lots of aroha to
the hundreds of Nurse Maude
volunteers that support our community
in retail, gardening, supply, the hospice
and the care home.
A heartfelt thank you
to every Salvation
Army volunteer
across New Zealand.
Call 027 498 2472 if you would like to
volunteer for Nurse Maude.
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Volunteer Week:
Celebrating the Heart
of Our Communities
Volunteer Week is an opportunity
to recognise the extraordinary people
who strengthen communities across
Aotearoa New Zealand through their
generosity, kindness, and service. Every
day, volunteers give more than their
time. They offer compassion, connection,
encouragement, and hope to those
who need it most.
At the Christchurch City Mission, volunteers
play a vital role in supporting
individuals and whānau facing hardship.
In 2025 alone, the Mission’s 220
volunteers gave more than 28,000 hours
Our volunteers are at the
heart of what we do
The volunteers of the Christchurch City Mission give
more than their time — they offer compassion, connection,
and hope to people throughout our community.
Their commitment has a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives
of Mission clients and the wider Canterbury community, and we are
sincerely grateful for all they do.
thank you!
They are a very special part of our team at the Mission.
To all our volunteers —
thank you!
of their time to support activities across
the Mission, creating a meaningful and
lasting impact on clients and the wider
Canterbury community.
The impact of volunteering extends
far beyond the hours contributed. It
builds stronger, more connected communities
and reminds us of the power of
people helping people.
During Volunteer Week, we celebrate
and thank all volunteers. Their commitment,
generosity, and compassion help
create a more caring and hopeful New
Zealand.
An extra set of eyes
For more than thirty years, Christchurch
South Community Patrol has been working
with the police as their extra set of eyes
and ears. Last year our fifty strong team
travelled 19,552 kilometres and were on
patrol for 2,945 hours both day and night.
The patrol reports any suspicious activity
it sees directly to the police.
All patrollers are trained to respond
safely and effectively to the situations they
may encounter. This included manning
the cordons at both the Port Hills fires. In
the past year the Patrol has also assisted
with security in the vicinity of major
events and been on the scene of two road
accidents.
Our distinctive vehicle with its chevron,
flashing lights and personalized SYCP1
numberplate acts as a deterrent and a support
to people within the community.
Christchurch South
Making your community
a safer place
Christchurch South is a fifty strong
organisation of trained volunteers whose
aim is to make their community a better,
safer place.
If you share this goal and would like to
find out more about what we do, check
out our Facebook page, visit our display
at Barrington Mall on the 19th and 20th
June, or call Ken on 027 748 0697.
Make a difference to the
life of an older person
Volunteering at Age Concern Canterbury
offers a deeply rewarding experience.
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting
the wellbeing and dignity of older people
by providing companionship through
regular visits, assisting with social outings,
or helping with events, activities and
education.
These interactions help reduce loneliness
and isolation among seniors,
fostering meaningful connections and
friendships. Volunteers often report gaining
just as much as they give—developing
lasting relationships, learning from the
life stories of older adults, and feeling a
strong sense of purpose and fulfillment.
With full training, ongoing support, and
flexible roles, Age Concern Canterbury
ensures that every volunteer feels valued
and empowered to make a real difference
in their community.
“Our team of volunteers is like a jigsaw
puzzle, with each member representing a
unique piece that contributes to the bigger
picture. Every puzzle piece has a specific
shape and role, and each volunteer brings
distinct skills and personality. Together, all
pieces fit together. That’s what Age Concern
Canterbury is all about.”- Greta Bond,
CEO, Age Concern Canterbury.
AGE CONCERN
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SPORT The Star, June 11, 2026 | 29
League legend
embracing the
Hyrox hurt
BY SAM COUGHLAN
Former Warrior and Hornby
Panther Corey Lawrie is finding
success in a different sporting
arena after turning his hand to
Hyrox, a high-intensity fitness
race that combines running
with eight functional workout
stations.
Lawrie will compete at the
Hyrox World Championships
in Stockholm, Sweden, from
June 18-21 in the men’s 45-49
age group. He will be joined
by fellow Cantabrian and good
mate Robbie Wilson, who will
compete in the 25-29 division.
Now 46, Lawrie retired
from premier rugby league
with Hornby in 2024 after a
career that included four NRL
appearances for the Warriors
in 2007.
He qualified for the world
championships after finishing
second at a Hyrox event in
Auckland in January, before the
winner opted not to attend the
world finals.
Lawrie said Hyrox filled the
gap left by rugby league after
he hung up the boots.
“Being active is what’s good for
me. I’ve got no league now, so I
had to fill that void with something,
and since I was a good
league player, I found I had to be
good at something again.
“Running became quite good,
and that was quite reasonable,
and then I found I was quite good
at this.”
Lawrie said preparing for
Hyrox was vastly different from
getting ready for a game of
league.
“This is just very endurancebased
– you’re hurting for the
whole hour and five, 10 minutes.
There’s no real respite – I can’t go
hide behind the ref or behind the
posts on the Hyrox field.
“If you get me in a good light,
there’s an ab or two poking
through. I’m trying not to carry
weight – obviously that helps
with my running – and I’m not
getting bashed by four people
every Saturday so the body is
recuperating better than it was.”
Lawrie was set to leave yesterday
for Manchester, where
he will spend time with family
before heading to Sweden for the
championships.
Corey Lawrie said Hyrox is “very endurance-based – you’re hurting for the whole hour and five, 10 minutes”.
“I’ve got no league now, so
I had to fill that void with
something, and since I
was a good league player,
I found I had to be good at
something again.”
Corey Lawrie
After the event, he will spend
another week in the United Kingdom
before returning home and
back to his job as a scaffolder.
The trip is costing Lawrie
$12,000, which he raised with
the help of several others. He
said the support he received had
been “very humbling”.
“I’ve been very, very lucky.
Three or four people sponsored
me actual money and my UK family
paid for my flight, so I’ve been
very fortunate with that.
“I did a raffle for some Warriors
jerseys and other knick-knacks
that people donated. I sold 400
tickets in 24 hours. I shed a tear
when all the tickets were sold. I
think 90% of people were buying
tickets to support me.
“It’s hard to put into words, but
I’ve been very fortunate with the
people I’ve got in my life. It must
mean I’m a semi-good bugger if
people want to support me.”
The competition starts on
Thursday, with Lawrie’s event set
to start between 1-1.20am next
Saturday (NZT) with the event
broadcast live on the official
Hyrox YouTube channel.
Lawrie turned out for the Hornby
Panthers until 2024 and also played
four times for the Warriors in 2007.
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Cup dreams on the line in top-of-the-table clash
Cashmere Technical’s Tom Schwarz competes for a header in his side’s victory
over Ferrymead Bays in April. The two teams meet in the Chatham Cup on Friday.
PHOTO: BELINDA MARSON PHOTOGRAPHY
BY SAM COUGHLAN
Cashmere Technical and
Ferrymead Bays, the two
frontrunners in this season’s
Southern League, meet
tomorrow night with one team’s
Chatham Cup campaign set to
come to an end.
The league leaders meet at
Ferrymead Park in the third
round of the competition.
Tech carry history on their
side as three-time cup winners
and already boast a 5-0 victory
over Bays when the sides met in
April.
Captain Tom Schwarz said he
was expecting a good match.
CHATHAM CUP ROUND 3
• Ferrymead Bays v Cashmere Tech,
Ferrymead Park, 7.15pm Fri
• Nomads v Nelson Suburbs, Tulett
Park, 11am Sun
“They’ll pose a big challenge
– they’re very organised, they
want to get forward, they want
to play. It’s going to be a big ask,
especially with it being a Friday
night game at their place.”
Nomads are the other
Canterbury side still in the
competition and host Nelson
Suburbs at Tulett Park on
Sunday.
The winners from the two
fixtures will progress to the
fourth round draw alongside
the winners of Northern v Otago
University and Dunedin City
Royals v Mosgiel.
Schwarz said a cup run would
mean a lot to Tech and their
supporters.
“We’ve had a little bit of success
in the past and it’s always
exciting having that change
from the league to the cup.
“You have to turn up every
single game, every single round.
We’ve got some older supporters
who let us know the importance
of the cup, and it’s a nice one to
look at in the history books.”
Robertson key
as Sumner stay
in contention
BY KEES CHALMERS
Macklan Robertson is looking
to steer Sumner towards a
deep finals run after playing
a pivotal role in their 31-24
win over third-placed Lincoln
University on Saturday.
The upset victory lifted
Sumner to ninth on the Metro
Premier table, keeping them
firmly in finals contention with
three games remaining in the
round robin.
The win also saw Sumner
claim the historic DCL
Shield which the holder
must put on the line in
every home game of the
season.
Sumner are now level
on 17 points with eighthplaced
Belfast, with only
points differential separating
the two sides.
At the other end of the
table, the competition
remains just as tight, with only
one point separating leaders
University of Canterbury from
fourth-placed Lincoln.
Linwood’s 31-22 win over University
saw them draw level on
33 points, while Marist Albion’s
49-17 defeat of Christchurch
moved them ahead of Lincoln on
points difference.
Robertson is the son of former
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson,
who guided the Crusaders to
Gareth
D’Almeida
METRO PREMIER POINTS
University 33; Linwood 33; Marist
Albion 32; Lincoln Uni 32; New
Brighton 30; Burnside 23; HSOB 23;
Sydenham 17; Belfast 17; Sumner
17; Christchurch 13; Shirley 0
seven Super Rugby titles between
2017 and 2023 and has longstanding
ties to the Sumner club.
It was only his second game
back after a nine-month stint on
the sidelines after tearing
his ACL while playing for
Canterbury under 19s last
year.
Robertson was flawless
from the tee, kicking one
penalty and converting
Sumner’s four tries as they
secured their first DCL
Shield win in 10 years.
They also won it in 2024,
but the shield was being
repaired at the time, so
they did not get to physically
hold it.
“It was pretty special to be
back out playing for Sumner, and
to lift the DCL is just a bonus,”
Robertson said.
Sumner started the season
with just one win from their
opening six games but are now
on a two-game winning streak,
including a 19-17 win over Belfast
two weeks ago in Robertson’s
return match.
Sumner first five Macklan Robertson looks to spread the ball against Belfast two weeks ago. PHOTO: TONY BRUNT PHOTOGRAPHY
“We’re definitely trending in
the right direction. There’s a
lot of belief in the group. We’re
stringing some wins together and
we just hope to build that consistency,
make finals and go on a
run,” he said.
Sumner now host seventhplaced
Burnside for club day on
Saturday.
Sumner head coach Gareth
D’Almeida said confidence is
building, but his side is staying
grounded.
“Confidence is there but we’re
certainly not getting ahead of
ourselves.
“When we play fast and play
on top, we’re a dangerous team.
If we can’t get that fast ball going,
it changes the way we play.
“An area of focus will be nailing
our micro details so we can
play the way we want to play.”
Sumner’s win over Lincoln University saw them lift the DCL Shield for the first
time since 2016.
Saturday’s other fixtures see
leaders University host Sydenham,
Linwood host Shirley,
Marist Albion visit High School
Old Boys, Lincoln travel to
Christchurch, and New Brighton
head to Belfast.
All matches kick off at 2.45pm.
CRL PREMIERSHIP
ROUND 9 (2.45PM SAT)
Halswell v Hornby, Halswell Domain
Riccarton v Eastern, Crosbie Park
Papanui v Linwood, Papanui Domain
Round 8
Greymouth 16 Halswell 12
Riccarton 48 Hornby 26
Eastern 58 Papanui 24
Points
Linwood 16; Eastern 12; Riccarton 10;
Halswell 8; Greymouth 8; Papanui 6;
Hornby 4
SCHOOLBOY RUGBY
ROUND 7 (SAT)
Southland BHS v Christ’s College,
Southland, 11.30am
Otago BHS v St Bede’s, Littlebourne, noon
Around the grounds​
King’s HS v Christchurch BHS, King’s,
noon
Shirley BHS v Timaru BHS, Shirley,
12.10pm
St Andrew’s v St Thomas, St Andrew’s,
2.45pm
South Island points
Southland 27; Christchurch 25; Otago 17;
Timaru 16; Marlborough 16; St Thomas
15; St Bede’s 14; Shirley 14; King’s 13;
Christ’s 11; Nelson 10
Miles Toyota Premiership points
St Bede’s 19; Christchurch 18; St Andrew’s
15; Timaru 10; Shirley 10; Marlborough 8;
St Thomas 8; Nelson 5; Christ’s 4
PREMIER 1 NETBALL
ROUND 7
Lincoln University B 39 Kereru B 39
Lincoln University A 66 St Nicholas 34
Saints 55 Technical 48
Kereru A 66 Belfast 22
Points
Lincoln Uni A 25; Kereru A 25; Saints 21;
Technical 20; Kereru B 10; Lincoln Uni B 9;
St Nicholas 8; Belfast 0
CPL MEN’S HOCKEY ROUND 7
(SAT, NUNWEEK PARK)
University v Hornby, 1.30pm
Harewood v Southern, 1.45pm
Marist v HSOB/Burnside, 3pm
Carlton Redcliffs v Avon, 3.15pm
Round 6
Harewood 6 University 0
Southern 4 Hornby 2
Carlton Redcliffs 1 Marist 1
Avon 5 HSOB/Burnside 3
Points
Marist 14; Harewood 13; Southern 10;
Avon 9; Carlton Redcliffs 8; HSOB/
Burnside 8; Hornby 5; University 0
CPL WOMEN ROUND 7
(SAT, NUNWEEK PARK)
Harewood v Southern, noon
University v Hornby, 12.15pm
Carlton Redcliffs v Avon, 4.30pm
Marist v HSOB/Burnside, 4.45pm
Round 6
Harewood 8 University 1
Marist 4 Carlton Redcliffs 1
HSOB/Burnside 8 Avon 0
Hornby 6 Southern 0
Points
HSOB/Burnside 15; Harewood 13;
Marost 13; Carlton Redcliffs 12; Avon
10; Hornby 4; University 3; Southern 0

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MOTORING The Star, June 11, 2026 | 33
Ageing Yaris
still punching
above its weight
Motoring with Bob Nettleton
Now six years old, the latest
Toyota Yaris hatch remains a
standout in the light-car segment,
thanks to its funky
styling and cute-as-a-button
appearance.
The entry point into the
Yaris range is considerably
higher than when the current
generation arrived in 2020, with
the line-up now trimmed to just
two models. The five-door GX
tested here starts at $33,590,
while the flagship ZR commands
an additional $6,000.
While the Yaris hatch remains
popular, it lives in the sales
shadow of its larger SUV sibling,
the Yaris Cross, which has
become the crowd favourite
thanks to its fashionable SUV
styling.
When launched, the current
Yaris was Toyota’s most
premium-oriented small car
yet and a significant departure
from its predecessors. More
importantly, it injected genuine
character and fun into the
brand’s smallest hatchback,
helping it win plenty of fans
alongside its low running
costs and impressive safety
credentials.
Toyota has been a pioneer of
hybrid technology for more than
25 years, and the Yaris benefits
from that extensive experience.
It was one of the first compact
Toyotas built on the company’s
acclaimed TNGA-B platform,
delivering greater body rigidity,
improved stability and lower
levels of noise and vibration.
The Yaris boasts impressive
environmental credentials,
with CO 2 emissions of just 76g/
km. In an increasingly crowded
hybrid market, particularly as
Chinese manufacturers flood the
segment with new offerings, it
remains highly competitive.
Power comes from a 1.5-litre
three-cylinder petrol-electric
hybrid system producing a
combined 85kW. Around town,
the Yaris is remarkably refined,
often operating in electric-only
mode for extended periods on
flat roads. However, steeper hills
quickly bring the petrol engine
into action to provide extra
assistance.
The transition between petrol
and electric power is seamless
thanks to Toyota’s proven
lithium-ion battery and electric
motor setup.
Rating out of 10: Performance 7, Handling 7, Build Quality 7, Comfort 7, Space 6, Styling 7, Value for money 6
Fuel Economy: On road test average consumption 4.4L/100km
Safety: Five Star ANCAP crash rating,
Price: $33,590.
Overall points out of 10: 7
Yet when faced with long
climbs, passengers and luggage,
performance begins to fade.
The Yaris is clearly at its best in
urban environments, which is
exactly what it was designed for.
Beyond the city limits, it
can occasionally feel out of its
comfort zone on undulating
roads, although it works away
gamely.
Longer journeys are certainly
possible, and the test car
remained comfortable during
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expected from a compact hatch,
occupants do not arrive quite
as refreshed as they would in a
larger vehicle, but refinement
remains impressive for its size.
The electronically controlled
CVT transmission has been
specifically tuned to maximise
fuel economy. Toyota claims
a consumption figure of
3.5L/100km, although achieving
that requires a particularly
gentle right foot.
During a mix of urban and
open-road driving, I recorded a
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cargo capacity are limited,
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throughout the cabin.
Connectivity is also well
sorted, with a multimedia system
featuring a 7-inch touchscreen,
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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between the front seats.
The system reduces the risk of
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crash and highlighted
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advanced.
Almost every aspect of the
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CLASSIFIEDS
Your guide to our LOCAL & TRUSTED
Trades & Professional Services
landscaping
25 Years experience
• Landscape construction and
garden maintenance
• Residential & light commercial
• Garden makeovers
For a proFessional job call
ross legg 027 222 0388
email revivelandscaping23@gmail.com
Services:
Licensed & Registered
Electrician
• Lighting
• Data & AV
• Power
027 752 4700
dominic@plainselectrical.co.nz
www.plainselectrical.co.nz
TRADES & SERVICES
• Repairs
• Ventilation
• Renovations
A CARPENTER Licensed
Building Practitioner no.
100981. All carpentry &
building repairs &
maintenance.
Alterations & property
upgrades. Laundries /
bathroom / kitchens
replaced. Specialising in
replacement of all rotten
timber, fascia boards,
windows, windowsills
etc. John Sandford, Ph
329 4616, mob 027 518
9598
johnsandford2@gmail.c
om
ARBOR-TEK Complete
Tree Care, Tree
maintenance, felling,
hedges, shelterbelts,
stump grinding,
powerline clearing. No
job too big or small. Call
03 349 7143
BENNET & SONS
Qualified & licenced
builders. New homes,
villa restoration,
extensions, decks,
weatherboard repairs,
T&G flooring. Phone
Sam 027 496 9362 or
sambennet@live.com
To advertise: Phone 379 1100 or email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
• New Builds
• CCTV &
Alarms
TRADES & SERVICES
BLOCKED DRAINS Drain
Clearance, CCTV
Inspections, Remedy &
Repair. CDDL Services
Ltd. Ph: 0800 487 453
BRICK & BLOCK LAYING
All restoration work and
new work plus
foundations. Ph 342
9340 or 021 853 033.
BRICKLAYER George
Lockyer, Governors Bay.
UK trained with over 40
years exp. Smaller jobs
& brick repairs preferred.
No job too small. 027
684 4046 E:
georgelockyer@xtra.co.
nz
TRADES & SERVICES
BRICK & BLOCK
LAYER / TILER
25 + years experience,
LBP, all aspects covered.
For the best results
phone Devon
021 375 888
ARBORIST qualified.
Copper Beech Tree
Services. Tree removal,
pruning, height
reduction, hedge
trimming, shaping, tree
planting, firewood. Free
quote. Contact Angus
027 259 6741.
copperbeechtreeservice
BUILDER New builds,
s@gmail.com
alterations, decks,
fencing. 30 years in the
trade has given me
TRADES & SERVICES ability to build to a high
standard. Free quotes.
Ph Brent 027 241 7471.
BUILDER - Qualified, 50
yrs exp. Bathrooms,
Kitchens, Renovations,
Repairs & Extensions.
Free quotes. Discount
for pensioners. Ph Mike
03 980 9771 or 027
2266 930
BUILDING
New or Renovations
Qualified LBP
Free quote
Ph 027 224 2831
PLUMBER
NEED A PLUMBER?
• Father & son Plumbing Business with
over 40 years experience.
• Specialising in Bathroom Alterations,
Shower Replacements and Cylinder
replacements.
• We do all small jobs.
Call us now for fast friendly service.
Get your problems sorted out
quick smart - on time!!
THOMSON & SON PLUMBING
Previously Elite Plumbing Christchurch
Phone Eugene now
Phone 03 377 1280 | Mobile 021 898 380
WINDOW TINTING
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
99% uv block
fade protection
heat control
reduce glare
25 Years Experience
privacy films
frosting designs
non-darkening films
Workmanship Guaranteed
Lifetime Warranties on Most Films
UV
block
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
03 365 3653 0800 368 468
TRADES & SERVICES
BUILDER -
LICENSED
Available for
alterations, additions,
repairs, decks,
bathroom alterations,
aluminium window &
door replacements.
Free quotes. Over 30
years in industry.
Prompt, reliable,
quality workmanship.
Ph Ian on
021 350 509.
BUILDER - UP A LEVEL
LTD LBP QUALIFIED.
New builds, renovations
& alterations • Design &
Consent: Help with your
plans & getting it over
the line • Specialists in:
Sleepouts, units & studio
conversions • Expertise:
Bathrooms, decks,
fencing & balustrades
All maintenance &
building work. Quality
local service. Call Ben:
027 405 6492
BUILDING AND property
maintenance. No job too
small. 40 years
experience. Ph 027 497
8322. david.cartwright@
xtra.co.nz
BUILDING AND property
maintenance. No job too
small. 40 years
experience. Ph 027 497
8322. david.cartwright@
xtra.co.nz
TRADES & SERVICES
CARPET LAYING Exp.
Repairs, uplifting,
relaying, restretching.
Phone John on 0800
003 181, 027 240 7416
jflattery@xtra.co.nz
CHIM Chim Chimney
Sweeps - We'll sweep
your logburner's flue,
check firebricks, baffles,
airtubes and controls.
We sweep coal-ranges
and any sized open fire.
We quote and undertake
repairs, flue extensions
and install cowls and
bird netting. 0800 224
464 www.chimchim.nz
Retrofit wall & ceiling
insulation For older
homes - warmer, drier,
healthier, quieter, energy
efficient living with
minimal disruption &
CodeMark-certified
installation Ph Insulmax
027-260-2307,
insulmax.co.nz
COMPUTERS - TVs -
CCTV Computer -
Repairs, Sales, Virus
Removal, Internet. TV -
Stereo installs, Setup.
CCTV - 35 yrs exp. Ph
Paul 027 405 3888
EDWARDS TREE Service,
phone 021 0220 8323.
Tree removal, Pruning,
Shaping, Hedge
Trimming, Land clearing
and Tree felling.
edwardstreeservice03@
gmail.com
ELECTRICIAN A prompt
& reliable registered
electrician with 32 years
experience for all
residential and
commercial work, new
housing and switch
board replacements.
Phone Chris 027 516
0669
GARDENER
AVAILABLE
for weeding, pruning,
regular garden
maintenance, rubbish
removed. Experienced
& qualified.
Ph Richard
0274 918 234
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
PAINTING Interior /
Exterior, Roofs, Decks,
Fences. For a
competitive quote ph
John 0272 242 831
PLUMBER Friendly,
certified local expert in
plumbing, gas &
drainage. Guaranteed
top-quality work. Call
Waterloo Plumbing 022
630 7639
LANDSCAPING Paving,
Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing. Kanga
PLUMBER Highly
& small digger services.
experienced Plumber.
Check out Squire Exceptional service.
Landscaping on Ready to help with all
Facebook. FREE
TRADES & SERVICES
your plumbing needs.
QUOTES. Ph Arthur 347- Call today! MJ Plumbing
8796, 027 220-7014 Ltd 021 109 2397
Edwin 027 220-7154
GARDENING
H2O SOLUTIONS
Lawns, weeding, pruning MOSS & LICHEN Renovations, New
and garden clean-ups. waterblasting removal Houses, Hot Water
Cylinders, Kitchens,
Call Phil 021 661 246 Ph 021 405 277 Bathroom Upgrades,
Laundries, General
HANDYMAN SERVICE - MR SING Tyre and Auto Maintenance, Water
SHANE'S SHED Need a Services: Repairs, WOF, Filters. Phone Mark 027
hand around the home? tyres, auto electrical. 869 0026
Repairs, maintenance, Reliable, affordable,
lawns, odd jobs & community focused PLUMBER Do you need
general help. Friendly, care. Ph 0800 131 300, a reliable plumber?
reliable local service. No 342 Lincoln Road, Quality and timely
job too small. Call Shane Addington.
services. No job too big
021-109-1654
or small. Phone V
Plumbing Ltd. 022 351
4125
CANTERBURY FOAM
CONCRETE Stop rising
damp at the source, seal
the ground under your HOME SERVICE
wooden floor home. Artificial Grass Laying,
Free consultation and Kitset Assembly, All
quote
service. general property repair &
Canterbury Foam maintenance, Painting.
Concrete 03 376 4608 Phone George 021 053
8655
TRADES & SERVICES
House & Garden
Property Services Ltd
Tree & hedge trimming
Gardening
Landscaping
Gutter cleaning
All aspects of property maintenance
CALL US 03 260 4499
TRADES & SERVICES
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
Call Aaron &
the team today!
TRADES & SERVICES
PAINTING
Indoor / Outdoor, over
30 yrs exp, same day
quotes, ph Steve 021
255 7968
PAINTING Exterior
experts. Roof painting.
Ph Paul 022 191 7877
www.swedekiwipainting.
co.nz
TRADES & SERVICES
TRADES & SERVICES
TRADES & SERVICES
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...
Phone: 03 347 4422
or 021 542 402
Email: Aaron@theoutdoorspace.co.nz
www.theoutdoorspace.co.nz
TRADES & SERVICES
30 years + experience
Older house
restorations:
no problem!
Quotes: FREE!
Rates: Reasonable
Paint supplied at
trade price!
NO JOB TOO SMALL
Light industrial also
Roger Brott
Painter & Decorator
021-1966-311
Painter
Decorator
Free Quotes
Interior, Exterior,
Trade Qualified
John, 0274 311 331.
Resene Paints
Eco Decorator.
Painters Decorators.
co.nz
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
ROOFING AND GUTTER
REPAIRS 25yrs
experience. Licensed
Practitioner. Ph: CANdo
Roof n' Gutter 027 237
9431
SHINE PRESSURE
washing services.
Concrete driveways,
paved areas, wheelie
bins. Servicing
Christchurch. Contact
Will 021 140 0977 or
Anthony 022 546 1394
for a free quote.
SPOUTING CLEANING
Spouting unblocked,
cleaned out & flushed
out. Call Greg 03 384
2661 or 027 616 0331.
Have you got
rubbish or
a garden
that you want
tidied up?
MSD (WINZ)
Supplier Approved
Phone
0800 473 563
Email
hlschch@gmail.com
TRADES & SERVICES
STUMP GRINDING &
small tree removal. Tony
0275 588 895
TEAM TURF
For all your artificial turf
requirements.
Residential or
commercial.
teamturf.co.nz
Christchurch installers.
Grow Landscape
021 034 5504
TILING
Floor & walls.
Kitchen & splashback
specialist.
No job too small.
35 yrs exp.
Free quotes
Ph 0274 833 887
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
TRADES & SERVICES
WATERBLASTING
Driveways, paving areas,
moss and lichen
treatment. Ph Scotty
022 044 3008
WINDOW
CLEANER
Experienced, prompt
service $100 for single
storied house, inside
and out.
Kevin 021 125 4041.
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,
Pennylane Records, 7
days.
ALWAYS BUYING
Gold, Sterling, Good
China, Royal Albert,
Antiques & Retro.
Estate, downsizing
specialists. In-home
appraisal. Obligation
free. Great Prices.
Free Appraisal.
Call Rob
027 299 7232
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WANTED
ACCOMMODATION WANTED
CARS WANTED
PUBLIC NOTICES
PUBLIC NOTICES
CASH PAID
for jars of old coins and
bank notes, also old
silver bars. Ph Carlos
0275 296 560.
BOOKS,
CDs PRESSED IN
JAPAN WANTED
Pennylane Records, 430
Colombo St, Sydenham,
7 days
DVDs AND CASSETTE
tapes
wanted,
Pennylane Records, 430
Colombo Street,
Sydenham, 7 days
FOLK RECORDS
WANTED mouse in a
teapot, Tamburlaine, Bill
Fay, Affinity, Tudor
Lodge, Nick Drake, David
Hollis etc, excellent
prices paid. Pennylane
Records, 430 Colombo
St, Sydenham, 7 days or
Dave 021 222 6144
FOR ANY GOLD that you
wish to sell, talk to Silver
Gold Bullion - the smart
choice for selling.
Trusted for over 15
years. We will buy any
gold, gold & silver
bullion, gold & silver
coins, platinum, etc. We
buy numismatics, coins,
banknotes and we offer
the top price! Talk to us
today 021 175 5356:
silvergoldbullion1@gmai
l.com
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
Records, 430 Colombo
St, Sydenham, 7 days
MILITARIA Any country,
swords and helmets,
uniforms, badges,
medals, memorabilia,
WW2 or earlier, Ph 021
035 0882
OLD TOYS, Models &
Trains. Tri-ang, FunHo
Matchbox, Dinky,
Hornby, Meccano,
Marklin, Corgi etc. Ph
027 604 1816
toymodelcollectors.co.n
z
PENNYLANE RECORDS
always buying records.
Excellent prices paid.
430 Colombo Street,
Sydenham, 366 3278,
open 7 days
TOOLS, Garden, garage,
saw benches, lathes.
Cash buyer. Phone 355-
2045.
STERLING
SILVER
& GOLD
Wanted, from
single items
to entire
collections,
please phone
0800 428 937
or 0274 327 514
WANTED OLIVER
LINDSAY-SCHMITT -
Graffenstadden - will pay
$500. Pennylane
Records, 430 Colombo
Street, Sydenham, 7
days or 021 222 6144
Dave
WANTED TO BUY -
ENGLISH STAMPS -
Mint - Decimal. Soon
most will have no value
for postage. Also buy
NZ MINT. Call Tony on
0274 321 297
RETIRED WOMAN
wishes to rent cottage
or like, 1-2 bedrooms,
Canterbury area,
reasonable rent please.
Ph 027 634 0050
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
EDUCATIONAL
MIDDLE / HIGH
SCHOOL TUTOR
35 Years International
experience. IB, A-Levels,
AP, IGCSE, NCEA
English, History,
Economics, Business,
Social Studies
CV available.
Kevin 021 125 4041
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
FARMING NOTICES
FRENCH BULLDOG
Puppies: Registered
Purebred Breeder MDBA;
health and DNA checked
and microchipped. — For
viewings 021-325-632.
FOR SALE
FRESH ON KENDAL
Affordable fresh fruit
and vegetables,
condiments, dairy,
breads & gifts for all
occasions - 70 Kendal
Ave, Burnside
LIGHT GREY LAZI-BOY
single recliner. 3 months
old, Paid $1450, offers.
027 432 3032.
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
GARAGE SALES
GARAGE SALE 5/286
Breezes Road, Aranui,
8am - 2pm Saturday
13th June. Rotary hoe,
petrol waterblaster,
petrol generator. fridge
freezer, washing
machine, mechanical
tools, assorted tools,
camping gear plus lots
more.
CAR REMOVALS
$$CASH PAID$$
CARS, VANS, UTES & 4X4 WANTED
NZ OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 24 YEARS
We use world class vehicle depollution systems
0800 77 80 80
www.pickapart.co.nz
No
Service
Cremation
$2,495
Phone 0800 804 663 - 24 Hour Availability
Email: info@justfunerals.co.nz
christchurch.justfunerals.co.nz
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
direct
cremation
$2,200 GSt inclusive
(includes committal)
0800 27 28 29
www.mainland
crematorium.co.nz
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
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
CARS WANTED
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
HEALTH & BEAUTY
FEET FIRST PODIATRY
provides expert foot
care,
offering
personalised treatments
for pain relief, injury
recovery, overall foot
and lower limb wellness.
Unit 2B, 355 Riccarton
Road. Ph 03 348-7910
www.feetfirst.co.nz
MOBILE Toe Nail Cutting
Service by Registered
Nurse. $50. Phone 022
281 6647
HEALTH Boost your
wellbeing at Marshall’s
Health & Natural
Therapy. Quality health
supplements, herbal
dispensary, natural
skincare, and expert
naturopathic advice.
Visit us today for a
healthier, happier you!
Marshalls Health &
Natural Therapy. 101
Seaview Road, New
Brighton. Ph 03 388
5757. Shop instore or
online:
www.marshallshealthsh
op.co.nz
TO LET
3 BEDROOM FAMILY
home available to rent,
long term, Casebrook /
Papanui. Phone Peter
027 214 2252 for
details.
SITUATIONS VACANT
PANELBEATING
TRAINING VACANCY
available for youth, 18-
28, to learn panel and
paint trade on part-time
basis. Phone 027 555
1249
SITUATIONS VACANT
LEARNING
ASSISTANT
(Teacher Aide)
Te Oraka Shirley
Intermediate School is
seeking an energetic,
adaptable, and
culturally responsive
Learning Assistant to
work alongside our
Year 7 and 8 students
(ages 11–13). This is a
fantastic opportunity to
join a collaborative,
thriving school
environment and make
a genuine impact on
our tamariki as they
grow
academically
personally.
both
and
Location: Te Oraka
Shirley
Intermediate,
Christchurch
Position
Type: Fixed-term
(until 15th
December)
Hours: 8:30 am –
12:30 pm, Tuesday
and Thursday (8
hours per week)
Pay Rate: $26.00 –
$32.00 per hour
(determined by the
successful
applicant's
experience and
skills)
Applications
Close: Saturday
13th June
How to Apply:
Send your CV and a
cover letter to
becst@sis.school.nz
SATURDAY
20TH JUNE
10am - 3pm
Great selection.
St Johns Woolston
Corner Ferry Road &
St Johns
This is fundraising to
repair vandalized
leadlight windows.
SITUATIONS VACANT
GREYPOWER
Christchurch Social to
be held on 17th June at
St Martins Church hall at
1pm. Topic: ANNUAL
GENERAL MEETING.
Tiffany from South
Cancer to speak.
Afternoon tea, Raffles.
Neville Wootton, Vice
President.
Want to
make an
impact in
Canterbury?
Media Sales Consultant –
The Star
Location: Christchurch
Full-time Permanent
About the role:
Star Media (a division of Allied Press Ltd) is looking for a natural
communicator with a knack for creative problem-solving. Someone
that thrives on building relationships and driving results. As an Media
Sales Consultant, you’ll work across our print and digital platforms,
delivering creative, impactful campaigns that resonate with people
across the Canterbury region and the South. Star Media encompasses
The Star newspaper, eight community newspapers, digital platforms,
commercial design services, national magazines Kiwi Gardener, Classic
Driver and Rugby News and local magazine 03, plus high-profile local
events like City2Surf and the Home and Leisure shows in Christchurch
and Dunedin.
This position is based in our Star Media Office located in Christchurch. A
valid driver’s licence is required for this role,
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities:
• Not afraid to knock on doors and forge new relationships.
• Experience in media, marketing or sales is preferred but not essential
as comprehensive training will be provided.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills; in
person, over the phone and via email.
• A strong focus on accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Able to think creatively and develop solutions for clients.
• A high level of self-motivation, strong team work ethic, and can
work to deadlines.
We offer:
• Base salary + Commission scheme
• Ability to purchase additional leave + company laptop
• Access to Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Monday to Friday role, based in Christchurch, no weekend work.
How to apply:
If you believe this role is a good fit for you, please apply via SEEK or
reach out to Shane Victor, for an informal inquiry at
shane@alliedmedia.co.nz . Applications will be accepted until Friday
5 June 2026. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this
opportunity.
alliedmedia.co.nz/careers

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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)
Chalmers Restaurant
Wednesday to Saturday:
A la Carte from 5pm
Sunday: Buffet from 4.30pm
CHASE THE ACE!
THURSDAY 6.30PM
$500
CRACK THE CUBE!
FRIDAY 6.30PM
$700
WHAT’S
ON
To add a listing, contact
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Thursday, 11 June 2026 | Christchurch’s best read and largest circulating newspaper
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An open letter to our fans,
from our captain Grace Brooker
Matatū fans,
This Saturday 13 June, we get to do something for the very first time. We’ll pull on the Matatū jersey, run out at
One New Zealand Stadium and look up at the stands knowing this is where our story at this ground begins.
I’ve been thinking a lot about what that moment might mean.
For us, it’s the start of a new season against Chiefs Manawa. But it’s bigger than that. It’s the beginning of our
story in this stadium – a place that will become our home, shaped by the people who turn up and fill it.
And that’s where you come in.
As female athletes, we don’t always get validation for what we do. We know the work we put in; we know the
care and pride we have for this team, but it can sometimes feel like that goes unseen.
So, the idea of running out in front of a big crowd… it’s pretty surreal.
Because when people show up, it tells us something. It tells us that what we’re doing matters,
and it makes us believe in it that little bit more. And honestly, that means everything to us.
I think about the next generation a lot too. There are so many people in this group I would
have loved to watch growing up – people I would have looked up to, learnt from, connected with.
That’s one of the special things about this team. You don’t just watch us; you get to know us. We’re a group that
cares deeply, that’s proud to represent this place, and that wants to make a difference in people’s lives.
This game could be that moment for someone sitting in the stands. The moment they start to
believe in themselves, and a moment they will remember for the rest of their life.
Right now, the attendance record for a standalone domestic women’s rugby match in New Zealand sits around
4,800. We have a chance to go beyond that and make history, together.
But this isn’t really about the number, it’s about supporting something bigger than yourself, and showing the
power of what can happen when a community supports us.
It’s about a region that loves its sport, that shows up, that creates an atmosphere you can feel. We’ve all seen
it over the past few weeks at One New Zealand Stadium – the crowds, the energy, the way the stadium brings
people together.
It’s a pretty special place to live. I’ve been lucky enough to spend time in other cities around the world, but this
one’s home. There’s something about it – the people, the feeling around game day, the way everyone gets in
behind something.
Now we’re asking you to do that for us.
Bring your whānau, your friends, your kids. Come down, experience something you might not have before,
and back a group of players who will put everything into representing you.
Because when we look up and hear a crowd behind us – when you’re in a moment that matters and you can feel
that support – it lifts you in a way that’s hard to put into words.
That’s what we get to create together.
The team will show up, we’ll give everything to make you proud, and we’d love nothing more than to
feel this region behind us when we do.
See you there.
Grace Brooker
Matatū Captain
Matatū vs Chiefs Manawa | matatu.co.nz

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