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News..................................3-32
WELCOME TO the new
Christchurch, where neighbours
are becoming closer than ever.
But as we show on page
1 today, some neighbours
are going to be too close for
comfort.
Kim Mehlhopt has every right
to be furious about what is happening
next to her.
Who in their right mind
would want to live like this? And
what will this do to the value of
her home.
The problem lies with the
District Plan and is a snapshot
of what is to come for Christchurch.
Not a good outlook, so to
speak.
A nice story on page 3 about
a seal pup the McEwin family
rescued.
Finn McEwin found it at the
top of Gebbies Pass, took it home
and his wife and family looked
after it like one of their own.
Great photos of it having a
sleep and looking very much at
home.
No surprises for what they
called it – Luseal.
– Barry Clarke
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This week in history saw
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September 11, 1889. On the
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radio broadcasts, had
gathered at the airfield.
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rubber goods business
at 175 Manchester St.
On September 13, 1877,
Christchurch Girls’ High
School opened on the
corner of Hereford St
and Rolleston Ave. On
September 13, 1975,
fire (probably arson)
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night in family’s
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• By Sarla Donovan
WHEN LARRISSA McEwin’s
husband, Finn, found a seal pup
at the top of Gebbies Pass, she
wasn’t expecting it to spend the
night in her bathroom.
But that’s exactly what happened.
The couple’s house is halfway
between Teddington and
Motukarara, several minutes
drive along narrow, winding
roads, so how the seal pup got
there is a mystery.
“It was there in the car park
near the walking track, right
near where we live. My husband
called me up and said: ‘What do
I do?’ It was a Friday evening,
there was a storm arriving and
there’s boy racers everywhere up
there on a Friday.”
She called the Department of
Conservation, which asked if
she was okay to have it for the
night and return it to the beach
the following day.
“I was a bit surprised. I said
sure – but how do you look after
a seal? I didn’t have any fresh
fish in the house. We opened a
tin of tuna for it which it didn’t
eat of course. It slept on the floor
in the bathroom. It was a very
good house guest, didn’t make
much noise at all. We poked our
heads in every now and then to
check on it, and there were its
wee eyes looking up at us – it
was gorgeous! I’d love to have
kept it.’’
Mrs McEwin christened the
pup Luseal.
“My five-year-old daughter
thought it was amazing. We
made a collage of photos and she
took it to school for show and
tell.”
DOC senior ranger Anita
Spencer said they had had several
calls on the after hours
EXCITED: Larrissa McEwin with her children Harvey, 2, and
Lyiah, 5, near where the seal pup was found at the top of
Gebbies Pass. Named Luseal, by the family, it spent a night
in their bathroom before being released back to the wild the
following day by Finn McEwin.
hotline about a seal pup on
the road near Gebbies Pass on
September 1.
“It’s very unusual to find a
seal pup so far from the sea or a
stream and it’s not known how it
got there,” she said.
“I phoned the caller back
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
and spoke to Mrs McEwin
who, by that stage, had put the
seal pup in a box and taken it
home. Because it was late and a
southerly front had just arrived,
she was advised to keep the seal
safe overnight and to release it
in Lyttelton Harbour the next
morning. The seal pup was in
good condition, which indicated
it had been weaned and was doing
well.”
On Sunday morning, Mrs
McEwin took Luseal down to
Purau Beach.
“Finn carried the box; we
walked around the rocks and
it hopped out and sat there,
looking at us and looking at the
water. Then it toddled off into
the water and swam off. It was
doing big twirls and lifting its
flipper; it went right out into the
harbour then swam back and
looked at us, as if to say ‘thanks
for having me’.”
•DOC’s advice to people
if they see seals on or
near the coast is to avoid
approaching them. If you
come across a seal that has
been injured, or one that is
in danger of being harmed
or causing harm, phone
DOC on 0800 362 468.
In Brief
HOME INTRUDER
A Merivale family woke in the
early hours of yesterday morning
to find a man in their house rifling
through the drawers in a bedroom.
The Winchester St residents found
the man dressed in dark clothing
in their house at about 3.30am.
When confronted, the man ran
off, police said. Police are asking
anyone with information about
the intruder to phone them on
363 7400 or anonymously through
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
RESIDENTS AT WAR
In last week’s article on tenants
living in fear at a St Albans social
housing unit, it was reported
that people causing trouble were
parolees. This was incorrect. The
Department of Corrections has
confirmed no parolees are living
at Pickering Courts, and none
have lived there in recent years.
The Star regrets the error. •More
problems, p10
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and assisting an injured rugby
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shirt that made him appear to be a
medic, fitted the injured player with
a neck brace and administered an
unknown medicine.
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of a 28-year-old Indian woman on
Monday morning as a homicide.
They are making inquiries on
behalf of the coroner to establish
the cause of death, which is unexplained.
Emergency services were
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woman’s partner performing
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woman’s name would not be
released until family overseas had
been notified. He said police and
victim support are helping the
family who are coming to terms
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Woman feels crushed as new
• By Bridget Rutherford and
Andrew King
KIM MEHLHOPT bought
her Spreydon home 15 years
ago because she liked the
neighbourhood, privacy and the
character houses.
But now, five two-storey townhouses
are being built next door to
her Bolton Ave home – the garage
less than 1m away – has made the
50-year-old very, very angry.
The city council says the effect
on her
property is less
than minor.
When
finished, the
residents living
next door will
look out of
Kim Mehlhopt
their windows
directly into
her front yard, living room, a
bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and
back yard.
“It is so close, they’ll be able
to hear me peeing, and I will be
able to hear them humping,” Ms
Mehlhopt said.
She says the development
will devalue her home, cost her
privacy and the street’s family
appeal. It would also make access
DANGER: Kim Mehlhopt laid a complaint with WorkSafe after
she photographed a contractor standing on the fence on
Tuesday while working on the townhouses.
to her underground drains running
between the two properties,
and her fire exits, difficult, she
said.
But it is compliant with the
city council’s District Plan zoning,
developed following the
earthquakes.
CONTRAST: The two Bolton Ave houses used to be separated
by a driveway, and now there is little room between the two
properties (right).
So Ms Mehlhopt has taken
matters into her own hands by
trespassing contractors from
her property, calling police, and
laying complaints with WorkSafe
for contractor practices.
JSJ Investments bought the
neighbouring property a couple
of years ago.
Director Nick Johnston, who
also owns the NRJ Construction
which is building the townhouses,
said the development
was compliant because the land
was zoned L3. The zone allows
for residential medium density
housing.
He said the reason it was so
close was because Ms Mehlhopt’s
home had been built too close to
the boundary.
The proximity of her home was
not considered when designing
the townhouses, he said.
“In L3 you build the max site
coverage.”
But Ms Mehlhopt said “working
to the letter of the law doesn’t
make it right.”
“They have not been sensitive to
the needs of the neighbourhood.”
She said her 121-year-old
house’s location had never been
an issue, and the city council
must have placed the boundary
around it after it was built.
Ms Mehlhopt said she knew
nothing about the townhouses
until contractors started working
on site a couple of months ago.
She said she should have been
consulted.
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Fire rages, homes at risk
townhouses go up
But city council head of
resource consents John Higgins
said the adverse effects were
considered “less than minor”, so
it did not need to be notified.
He said the development was
compliant and all inspections
had passed.
The District Plan did not
require garages to have a
setback, as long as it did not
exceed 10.1m in length along the
boundary, he said. The setback
for other buildings was 1m, he
said.
The decision to allow the
development could only be
overturned by the courts, if
there had been an error in the
processing, he said.
Ms Mehlhopt said on Tuesday
a contractor put his ladder on her
front lawn to install the spoutings
next door because there was
no room over the fence.
She said she asked him to
leave three times, and verbally
trespassed him.
“If the city council consents to
this, they must know you can’t
complete the project without
touching somebody else’s land.”
The contractor then stood on
the fence separating the two
properties to do the work, initially
without wearing a harness,
she said. Ms Mehlhopt reported
it to WorkSafe.
A WorkSafe spokeswoman
said it would write to the
business concerned seeking a
response.
She said it did not meet the
criteria for an immediate on-site
visit because it did not pose an
imminent risk.
Ms Mehlhopt said she also
phoned police who said it would
be difficult to enforce a blanket
trespass on contractors because
there were so many coming and
going.
Spreydon-Cashmere Community
Board chairwoman Karolin
Potter said “terrible” situations
like this were happening more
frequently, which was concerning.
“It’s so unfair for people who
have bought a house thinking
the symmetry of the street will
stay the same.”
Ms Mehlhopt met with
Labour Wigram MP Megan
Woods yesterday.
Dr Woods said she would follow
it up with the city council,
and would also have a broader
discussion with Spreydon residents
about it happening all over
the suburb.
“That’s very high density and
very close.”
Ms Mehlhopt, who is currently
unemployed, said she
requested the townhouse plans
and would tee up a visit with a
city council planner to discuss it.
She said her earthquake-damaged
house was in a poor state,
but until EQC re-levelled the
house piles, she could not do any
maintenance.
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Burning log causes
Airbnb house fire
• By Andrew King
A BURNING log falling out
of a fireplace caused the huge
house fire which hospitalised six
tourists in Sumner.
The wooden, three-storey house
on Clifton Tce went up in flames
about 8.30pm on Sunday while a
Malaysian family of 10, renting
it through Airbnb, were upstairs
praying.
Specialist fire investigator Mark
Thomas told The Star yesterday
material falling from the fire had
caused the blaze.
“The place had a lot of modern
furniture, which has a heavy fuel
load, and the house was timberframed
with timber cladding.
That, combined with the furniture,
is why it went up so fast, but
that is not unusual in house fires.
They can get very big, very fast,”
he said.
Of the six taken to Christchurch
Hospital, four had moderate
injuries and two had minor injuries,
mainly smoke inhalation, a
St John spokesman said.
Mr Thomas said the family was
alerted to the blaze by a smoke
alarm which saved them from
serious injury or worse.
GUTTED: The three-story
house will have to be pulled
down after a fire ripped
through it on Friday.
PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
“One of the men tried to
smother the flames but they overcame
his efforts and he suffered
burns to his arm,” Mr Thomas
said.
The family escaped through the
back door, as flames had blocked
the front, he said.
“Once they were outside their
yelling alerted one of the neighbours,
who phoned 111, which is
exactly what we want people to
do,” he said.
Mr Thomas praised the fact
the house had working smoke
alarms.
The owners of the house, Bryce
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Christchurch.
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High school students win beard battle
• By Gabrielle Stuart
A BATTLE for beards at a
Canterbury high school could
open the door to rule changes
around facial hair at other
schools.
Lincoln High School students
have won a year-long campaign
for facial hair, with the school
board of trustees agreeing to
drop its clean shaven-only rule
as a trial.
It came after a survey of staff,
students and parents at the
school found many supported
allowing facial hair.
Secondary Principals’ Association
chairman Phil Holstein,
who is principal of Burnside
High School, said he expected
more Canterbury schools would
have their policies questioned
because of the trial at Lincoln.
“There has mostly been consistency
with uniforms, but once
you start varying from it more
schools start to follow,” he said.
A 16-year-old Hornby High
School student was suspended
two years ago for refusing to
shave. He chose to leave the
school and enrol in correspondence
school after the dispute.
Most Christchurch high
schools, including Hornby, still
have a clean shaven-only rule.
Hagley Community College
is an exception and has no dress
code.
Former Lincoln High School
student Andrew Hudson began
the campaign for beards last
year, putting a formal proposal
to the school board of trustees
last September.
He said it was about selfexpression.
“Many of the male students
who I discussed this with viewed
that the females at high school
had their own way of self-expression
by being allowed to wear
certain piercings, have their hair
styled in any way they wished, as
well as colouring it,” he said.
Board of trustees chairman
Adrian Paterson said the board
had not yet finalised the conditions
around the trial, and that
was set to happen at the next
board meeting.
He said the trial would run until
the end of next year, when the
SCHOOL RULES:
•Christ’s College: [Students] must be clean-shaven and
their hair and personal appearance must always be neat.
•Linwood College: Students at all levels must be clean
shaven.
•Hagley Community College: Beards allowed.
•Christchurch Boys’ High School: Boys are to be clean
shaven.
•Middleton Grange School: Boys are to be clean shaven.
•Cashmere High School: Male students at all levels must
be clean shaven.
•Hornby High School: Students must be clean shaven.
board would evaluate it again.
“We will look at how many
students take it on board, and
whether any issues crop up. The
question is will it affect their
learning, and obviously we
thought it shouldn’t, but we may
come across issues.”
Lincoln High School principal
Kathy Paterson said the survey
had shown opinions on facial
hair had been divided.
She would not release the survey
results, which she said were
still being worked on.
“I would prefer to keep the status
quo, but that’s my personal
view. We’ve got to be willing to
listen to the voice of students and
parents, and that’s what we’re
doing,” she said.
Hornby High School principal
Robin Sutton said his school
was open to changes, and had
recently made its uniform requirements
gender-neutral, after
a presentation by students.
But he said there were no plans
currently to change rules around
facial hair, because it impacted
the community perception of
students, he said.
“They make judgements based
on superficial things like what
students look like,” he said.
Linwood College principal
Richard Edmundson said students
regularly asked him about
the clean shaven rule, but he had
no plans to change it.
He said that was partly because
of the risk of bullying.
“It avoids kids saying I can
grow one and you can’t,” he said.
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Halswell lake claims mother, father
• By Kurt Bayer
A DRIVING lesson turned into
tragedy leaving a five-month-old
baby an orphan and a family
mourning.
The bodies of Sheetal Ram,
31, and her husband Avneel, 27,
were removed from a lake in
Halswell yesterday morning after
a car plunged into the water on
Tuesday night.
Family member Hinesh Kumar
identified the bodies at the
scene as those of his sister-in-law
her husband, police are yet to
formally identify them.
The couple are the parents of a
five-month-old girl.
The large group of family
and friends formed a guard of
honour as the bodies were carried
from the lake shore to the
waiting hearse.
Mr Kumar said Avneel was a
“hero” for trying to save his wife
after their car slipped into the
lake, reportedly while he was
giving Sheetal a driving lesson,
about 5.45pm.
The family is devastated and
are being consoled by friends.
“This is obviously a very
tragic event for the wider family,
many of whom are here at the
moment,” Superintendent Todd
said.
TRAGEDY: Avneel Ram and wife Sheetal died when their car plunged into a Halswell lake. They
leave a five-month-old baby girl.
“What appears to have occurred
is that about 5.40pm the
vehicle has driven into the lake
and we’re determining exactly
what the causes are.”
He said in spite of speculation
about what had happened, it was
too early to confirm anything.
A crane pulled the car out of
the lake yesterday afternoon. It
was found in poor visibility at a
depth of about 6m, Superintendent
Todd said.
He wouldn’t confirm exactly
where the bodies were found,
whether they were inside or
outside of the vehicle.
Victim Support and police liaison
officers were with the family.
The couple’s child was being
cared for by family members of
the Fijian Indian couple, originally
from Suva.
“He is a hero to us. He tried
to save his wife. Not everyone
would do that,” Mr Kumar said.
“We never expected this to
happen to us.
“We are totally lost. We don’t
know what to do now, we don’t
know what the next step will be.”
The close-knit Fijian Indian
community in Christchurch is a
big help, the family say.
They described the couple
as “very friendly, very happy
people”.
“They were really fun to be
around, really nice,” Mr Kumar
said.
Sheetal came to New Zealand
last year, but her husband has
been in New Zealand for about
five years. He ran an air conditioning
company and was well
known in the community. He
was teaching his wife how to
drive so she could find work.
Witness Jordan Fleming said
he was walking his dog past the
Westlake Reserve when he saw a
woman in a red hatchback in the
car park, and a man outside trying
to open the driver’s door.
“I heard the accelerator go
and that’s when the car went off
the bank down the hill into the
lake,” he said.
The man jumped in and swam
after the sinking car, diving and
resurfacing several times, Mr
Fleming said. Then he dived and
did not reappear.
Firefighters and police tried to
dive down to the vehicle to see if
anyone was trapped inside.
Other witnesses said two other
people who tried to save the pair
were taken away by ambulance.
A diver went into the lake but
came up indicating he could not
reach the vehicle, locals say.
The lake sits in the middle
of a housing development in
Halswell. Residents say it’s a deep
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More trouble
at housing
complex
PROBLEMS AT the Pickering
Courts social housing complex
are continuing, with several units
and vehicles vandalised over the
weekend.
Tenants at the St Albans complex
found yellow graffiti sprayed on their
units and vehicles on Saturday night.
The vandalism is the latest in a
string of problems at the complex.
The Star revealed last week that
police have been called several times
in the past year over problems, including
disorder, injuries and threats
to shoot other residents’ pets.
Resident Dawn Satherly, 80, had
her car vandalised on Saturday.
She has lived in the complex for
more than 20 years, and said she had
never seen so many problems.
“The place has absolutely deteriorated,”
she said.
She said she called police when she
discovered the graffiti at about 10pm
on Saturday, but she had not heard
back. She also notified the Ōtautahi
Community Housing Trust, which
manages the former city council
housing complex.
Trust chief executive Cate Kearney
said the trust pro-actively followed
up on any tenancy-related complaints.
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Rugby boys get bigger
• By Gordon Findlater
Auth by I Gaskin, 85 Poulston St, Christchurch
Ian Gaskin
Christchurch Central
RUGBY BOYS are getting
bigger and stronger.
And our leading rugby
secondary school appears to
be doing all it can to keep pace
with the top schools in the
North Island.
At the weekend, Christchurch
Boys’ High School were
crowned national under-15
champions when they defeated
Hamilton Boys’ High School
22-18 in Wellington.
The team also completed the
perfect season in doing so.
In the past, Christchurch
teams have been beaten for size
and strength when coming
up against some of the North
Island’s powerhouses.
However, it wasn’t the case
this time around, thanks to
an all-Tongan front row that
combined for more than 350kg
in pushing power, as well as two
locks who are both either side
of 2m.
It’s hoped the trio of Junior
Fifita, 14, Anfernee Ofa, 14,
and Tobais Fukofuko, 15, will
continue to develop their power
and prowess in the front row.
The development of a tight five
BIG BOYS: Junior Fifita, Anfernee Ofa and Tobais Fukofuko
already combine for 350kg of power and are the future of
front-rowers.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
that can dominate at a national
first XV level is a priority for
CBHS.
“In recent years, we’ve realised
that’s an area some of the
North Island schools have an
advantage over us, so it’s good
to see boys like this coming
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through here,” said CBHS
rugby co-ordinator Rob Smith.
The hours on the scrum
machine appear to be paying
off for the up-and-coming front
rowers.
They also have a good tactic
at the breakfast table for growing
big and strong.
“It’s usually Weet-Bix with
heaps of sausages and eggs,”
said Ofa jokingly.
“They make us run a lot and
do lots of push ups.”
The boys already have their
eyes on the bigger picture as
well.
“The plan is Mitre 10 Cup
for Canterbury, New Zealand
under-20s, Super Rugby for
the Crusaders and then the All
Blacks,” said Fukofuko.
Behind them in the locks are
Josh Taula, 15, and Jamie Hannah,
14. With Taula at 204cm
and Hannah 197cm, CBHS also
look to have found a couple of
giants in the locking department.
It’s not just the forwards
that are getting big at an early
age.
One of the team’s wingers
is Ollie Hansen – son of All
Blacks coach Steve Hansen –
who is described by his coach,
Phil McKay, as a 190cm fastrunning
outside back.
Most of the squad are
expected to play in the third,
second or first XV squads next
season, but even against older
boys, they should still have
them for size.
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Rae’s decades-old fight for National
• By Bridget Rutherford
IF YOU’VE seen a friendly
looking chap parked on
the side of the road with a
National Party sign waving to
motorists – that’s Rae Mills.
The 76-yearold
has been sitting
on the side
of busy roads
at peak travel
times promoting
National
every election
for the last decade.
But he’s been volunteering
for the party for much longer.
Mr Mills, who moved
to Christchurch in 1984,
wasn’t always a National supporter.
He switched from Labour
about 40 years ago when he
was chairman of Southland’s
Otatara Kindergarten committee.
National had been in Government
and told Mr Mills it
had pledged money towards a
loan for the kindergarten.
But when Labour won the
1972 general election, Mr
Mills was told the Government
did not have the money
in its budget.
Mr Mills said he then
marched into National’s
Wallace MP Brian Talboys’
office to see if he could help.
“He said I’ll sort that out for
you,” Mr Mills said.
“Eleven days later I got a
reply from Education Minister
Phil Amos saying approval has
been granted for your loan.
“I was quite impressed,
because I was Labour.”
He has been volunteering
for National ever since.
Mr Mills has been parking
on the side of Halswell Rd,
Ferry Rd in Ferrymead, and
State Highway 1 between
Christchurch and Amberley
waving to passers by since
July.
He does it on weekdays for a
couple of hours in the mornings
and evenings.
“About 80 per cent of people
wave,” he said.
“I believe in what I’m doing,
I know it’s working.”
His role was to encourage
people to party vote National,
followed by its candidate for
each electorate, he said.
DEDICATED:
Rae Mills, of
Horotane Valley,
spends a couple
of hours in
the morning
and evening
promoting
National for
the general
election.
PHOTO: MARTIN
HUNTER
“It really is about people
ticking both boxes.”
He said the outcome of the
September 23 election would
be tight – but he hoped National
would come out on top.
Mr Mills, who is a former
builder and now works at
Mitre 10 Mega Ferrymead,
said he was happy to continue
volunteering during election
time if his wife Pat says it’s
okay.
“I’m still fit and well and
able to do it.”
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Fire rages, homes at risk
Scribe reveals
challenges on
social media
RAPPER SCRIBE has taken to
social media to reveal he is “four
days clean”.
In a video on Instagram, Malo
Ioane Luafutu shared that he’s
tackling his challenges and is ready
to show the world he will bounce
back.
“4 days clean . . . I’m a show everybody
they ain’t know who they
f**king with . . . #heartbreakkid
#innerstrength #meagainsttheworld
#singlelife #yolf.”
In 2011, Scribe revealed he
suffered from drug, alcohol and
gambling addictions.
Police allege he was found with
an offensive weapon, namely a bat,
on Ollivers Rd, Phillipstown.
It’s also alleged he was found in
possession of a Class A controlleddrug
amphetamine and a pipe.
He also faces three charges
of failing to answer bail. The
Christchurch rapper captured the
hearts of New Zealanders when his
debut album The Crusader was released
in 2003. It went gold within
hours and platinum after just a
few days. Luafutu was remanded
on bail to a case review hearing on
November 14. His bail conditions
require him to report to a police
station twice a week.
Sports legends’ comeback
• By Gordon Findlater
CANTERBURY’S sporting
heroes will once again see the
light of day after Lancaster
Park’s Pillars of Pride were
salvaged last week.
What is next for the pillars,
which were created to recognise
Canterbury rugby and cricket
greats, is yet to be decided.
The Canterbury Rugby
Football Union Historical Trust
has come into possession of the
26 rugby pillars, which were left
stricken at Lancaster Park ahead
of its demolition.
Warren Barberel, who is
leading the trust’s efforts to
salvage the pillars, says there are
a few ideas currently floating
around such as placing them
around Rugby Park.
Some of the former players
represented on the pillars, their
families and clubs have also
inquired about getting their
hands on some of them.
Fergie McCormick, who still
holds the record of 222 games
for Canterbury, was the first to
have a pillar created.
He still remembers the day
his pillar went up at Lancaster
Park and described it as a huge
honour and a great memory.
GREATS: Les McFadden, Warren Barberel and Gary Tibbotts
stand with Fergie McCormick and Ian Penrose’s Pillars of
Pride.
PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER
He was obviously stoked to
hear the pillars had finally been
recovered.
“That’s marvellous – I’m
pretty over the moon about
that,” said McCormick.
“I didn’t want to see them end
up in a pit.”
He is keen see the pillars put
on display at Rugby Park if all
the former players and families
agree. Otherwise, he’d like to
see it stay within his family
and on display at Linfield Park
– the home of his Linwood
Rugby Club. Ian Penrose, who
captained Canterbury 64 times
in his 103 appearances between
1963 and 1971, is also happy to
see the pillars safe and is open to
what happens next.
“If everyone can agree to a
display at Rugby Park, I’ll be
happy,” said Penrose.
“Otherwise, I may look at
offering it to the museum at
New Brighton.”
The Pillars of Pride are made
of steel and curved to fit around
the pillars at Lancaster Park.
Other players with pillars
include Sydenham legend
Maurice Dixon, the oldest living
All Black Tiny Hill and hardman
Alex Wyllie.
The historical trust has been
operating out of the old physio
room at Rugby Park for the past
two years, collecting Canterbury
rugby memorabilia.
The idea to set up the trust
came just over a decade ago
during the CRFU’s 125th
anniversary.
“The objective was to form
a little group and we would
attempt to get a hold of
memorabilia,” said Mr Barberel.
The trust currently has around
2000 items, which range from
programmes and jerseys to
boots, films and books.
“The dream is that we would
have a Canterbury rugby
museum,” said Mr Barberel.
“Let’s see what we might get if
we get a new stadium.”
The trust also has the 12
cricket Pillars of Pride, including
the likes of Richard, Walter and
Dayle Hadlee.
Canterbury Cricket are
expected to collect them shortly.
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Christchurch’s new Justice & Emergency Services Precinct is nearing
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Self
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LAST ENTRY - 2:30pm
• See how justice services will be delivered from
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• Engage with the emergency services - Police,
Civil Defence, Fire and Emergency and St John –
WHERE
Main entry at 20 Lichfield Street
(corner Lichfield and Durham Streets)
A short walk from the Bus Interchange.
and see how they will work together in the new
Emergency Operations Centre.
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• Get a sneak peak into the courtrooms and
This is a family-friendly event,
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Meet new friends and make money by
Hundreds of people in
Christchurch are now
opening their homes
to complete strangers,
as home-stay
networks like Airbnb,
Couchsurfing and
Bookabach take off.
Gabrielle Stuart spoke
to some of the hosts
WHEN ARIANA Braving wakes
up in the morning, it is usually
to a house full of strangers.
More than 500 people have
stayed at their Russley home in
the year since she and her husband,
Ryan Braving, first listed it
on Airbnb.
Each morning she lays out
a breakfast for the guests –
cereals, tea and coffee – answers
any questions they have, and
sometimes drops them off to the
airport or to pick up rental cars.
After the guests leave, a couple
of hours are spent cleaning and
changing bedding, then getting
the rooms ready again – restocking
toiletries and making up the
beds with crisp new sheets and
neatly folded towels.
It’s a lot of work, but she said it
had also changed her life.
Last year, she quit her job as a
scientist to pursue her dream of
being a life coach.
The extra income from
Airbnb meant she could afford
to spend the year studying and
starting her own life coaching
business.
“It’s almost a part-time job,
helping me do what I love to do,”
she said.
There are about 2000
Christchurch homes currently
listed on Airbnb, ranging from
$15 for a bed in a shared central
city unit, to $1298 for exclusive
use of a seven-bedroom luxury
lodge in Ferrymead, complete
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home, which
cost $26, $54
or $105 per
night, as an
extra source
of income
while she
started her
own business.
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HUNTER
with a spa, sauna and indoor
pool.
It uses a review system similar
to Uber or Trade Me. Guests can
see reviews of a host before they
book a room through the website
or mobile app, and hosts can
see feedback left about the guest
before they accept a booking.
Bookabach is a similar service,
started in New Zealand in 2000.
Its focus is holiday homes and
baches, with about 3000 currently
listed around the South
Island, including cabins in the
bush, ski chalets, and homes on
private beaches.
The Couchsurfing service is
also popular, with more than
5000 hosts listed in Christchurch.
It’s difference is that guests
stay for free, with the focus on
building relationships – it is often
used by travellers, who open
their own homes and then stay
with people from other cities.
Wanaka resident Terry recently
stayed with the Bravings on
the way back from a two-month
trip around Europe – where he
stayed at dozens of Airbnbs.
He said he had been using the
service for more than five years,
and his experiences had been
overwhelmingly positive – from
the home in the Italian alps
which looked like it was “out of
a fairytale,” to the messy looking
flat where the residents were so
friendly he stayed for five days.
“The main thing is you’ve got
to do your research. Check what
the comments are like, they’ll
usually show you any issues,” he
said.
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opening up your home to strangers
He said he chose to stay at the
Bravings because it was close to
the airport, but said they had
been “absolutely lovely” hosts.
Mrs Braving said the experience
of meeting travellers from
all over the world had been
fascinating.
She said the
majority came
from Europe
or Africa, but
they also had
guests from
more unusual
places such
as Zimbabwe
Kate Dickson or South
America.
She said they had never had
any serious problems with guests,
although a few had been rude or
really dirty.
They had spent about $1500 on
high quality sheets and towels to
set up the rooms, but the extra
income had covered the expenses
pretty quickly, she said.
The couple have listed their
rooms for $26 for a single bedroom,
$54 for a queen bedroom,
or $105 for both.
Their location close to the
airport meant they had guests
staying most nights, even in
winter, she said.
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of their pool and sauna, a full kitchen and bathroom and even
complementary crackers and cheese.
She said it had been a great
experience, but she did not
think they would carry it on
long-term.
“If you have a lot of guests it
does get tiring, because you don’t
have privacy,” she said.
Privacy was also a concern for
hosts Kate Dickson and Martin
Little, who have listed their selfcontained
North Beach studio on
Airbnb.
“For me, personally, the self
contained part is the clincher. It
depends how much you like your
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Their studio is one of the
higher-priced listings on the site,
costing $220 per night.
But it has proven very popular,
especially over summer – it is
already booked for all but four
nights in January – and it recently
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most favourited listings around
the country.
She said they built the studio
as a home office for their design
and marketing business, but no
longer used it.
They joined Airbnb hoping
it would pay for their rates, she
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Health blow prompts plan
to restore father’s classic car
• By Gabrielle Stuart
FOR THE Cornish family, life
has revolved around cars, the
garage and the race track.
So when Gary Cornish was
told he had terminal cancer last
month, his five children decided
restoring a special car was the
best way to honour him.
They are looking for help to
restore Mr Cornish’s classic Ford
Zephyr Zodiac Mk3, which has
been in the family for about 30
years.
His daughter, Stefanie Cornish,
said he had always planned
to restore the car once he retired
– but the cancer diagnosis had
cut that plan short.
Mr Cornish has both brain
and lung cancer, and learned
three weeks ago it was untreateable.
His family was told this week
he may not live to see the end of
the year.
“He doesn’t have very long
left, so we’re just trying to do as
much as we can for him before
he goes, because he’s done a lot
for all of us kids,” she said.
Mr Cornish, Stefanie and her
brother Phillip race national
CLASSIC: Gary Cornish’s Mk3
Ford Zephyr Zodiac has been
in storage for years, but after
his terminal cancer diagnosis
last month his children are
working to restore it.
Right – Gary Cornish and his
speedway race car ​
class speedway, and she said a lot
of their friends from the track
had volunteered to help restore
the car.
Mr Cornish learned to drive
in the car, which had been given
to him by his father, Gordon
Cornish, she said.
“It’s been a part of our life
since before I was born. It’s more
than just a car to him,” Stefanie
said.
She said it needed a lot of
work, but it would be a chance
for the family to spend time
together in the garage.
“All of us are in on it, we all
want to help dad. So all of us will
pitch in and do some work, and
dad will probably help out when
he’s able to,” she said.
•The family have set up a
fundraising page at www.
givealittle.co.nz/cause/
helpthecornishfamily, or
can be contacted through
their Cornish Racing Team
Facebook page.
US legal battle over
for former city woman
• By Sarah Hall
A FORMER Christchurch
woman deemed an illegal alien
in the United States but unable
to leave the country is finally
free to come home to visit
family.
Kellie Hendry had
two children to a United
States but wanted to
bring them home after
the relationship ended.
The couple had never
married and Kellie’s
eldest child, Lili, was
born in New Zealand.
But the children’s
father disputed they should be
able to leave the country and the
US authorities agreed.
But because of a bizarre legal
quirk Ms Hendry was deemed
an illegal immigrant. She was
therefore unable to leave the
United States but unable to
work to support her children.
The 45-year-old and her
children Lili, now 12, and
Cameron, 10, ended up living
in a homeless shelter in Harlem.
They received just $175 a week
in food stamps and Government
handouts.
It was a far cry from Hendry’s
Kellie Hendry
earlier life in New York. She
moved there in 2003 to work as
a nanny for a wealthy family on
the Upper East side.
They would fly her around the
world in their private jet before
eventually offering her
a full-time job at their
publishing company.
This week – more than
six years after her legal
nightmare began – Ms
Hendry was finally
granted a green card
allowing her to legally
work and stay in the
United States.
“I never thought it
would take as long as it did.
There is no legal resolution to
people caught in an immigration
situation like my own.”
The only way Ms Hendry
finally managed to get the
green card was by marrying
her new partner Sid Brown.
She believes she would still be
stuck in legal limbo if she hadn’t
married.
Ms Hendry said she’s “delighted
the nightmare is finally
over and she can bring her children
home to meet their New
Zealand family.”
– NZ Herald

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News
3D printing used to heal broken bones
The Star is running a
series on the work of
University of Otago
researchers based at
Christchurch Hospital,
ahead of their public
showcase next month.
This week we look at
how 3D printers may
be used to heal broken
bones
Christchurch researchers are
growing veins in the laboratory
as part of a project aiming to
create large 3D-printed pieces
of bone for use in orthopaedic
surgery.
The work is being done by the
University of Otago’s Christchurch
Regenerative Medicine and
Tissue Engineering (CReaTE)
Group.
CReATE’s Dr Khoon Lim said
a focus of tissue engineering
researchers was being able to
produce large, functional pieces
of replacement bone, with their
own blood supply or veins.
The CReaTe group were worldleaders
in the field of research,
he said.
Dr Lim said one of CReaTE’s
current projects is developing
EXPERIMENTS: University of Otago Christchurch researcher
Dr Khoon Lim is part of a team which is working on ways to 3D
print living bone for use in surgery.
an implant to boost the healing
of patients with traumatic bone
fractures requiring surgery.
“Now when patients break
bones, surgeons often graft bone
from another part of the body.
We are working on a way for patient’s
own cells to be implanted
into the defect to harness the
natural healing capacity of the
body, without the trauma of graft
surgery.”
Dr Lim says a personalised
‘scaffold’ would be 3D-printed to
match the shape of the damaged
piece of bone. Layers of human
cells and proteins are then infused
through the scaffold.
When the scaffold is implanted
in the patient, different proteins
will be released at different stages
of healing.
The first stage is the growth of
new blood vessels.
“The idea of what we are trying
to achieve is that the patient can
return to their normal activity
of everyday life. This means that
their broken bone, for example,
is as strong and functional as it
was before.”
The laboratory-stage work is
being funded by the Health Research
Council of New Zealand.
Dr Lim hopes the technology
could be used in surgery within
five years.
CReaTe is part of the University
of Otago, Christchurch’s Orthopaedic
Surgery Department.
Professor Gary Hooper is head
of the department and one of
New Zealand’s leading orthopaedic
surgeons, so CReaTE’s
research is done with a view to
how it could benefit patients and
surgeons.
•You can find out more
about 3D-bioprinting
research at the University
of Otago, Christchurch’s
Showcase on October 1 from
1–5pm. It will include tours
of our labs and medical
simulation centre, interactive
displays, and a debate
hosted by Gary McCormick
on whether “We can all live
to 120 years”. Details at
www.otago.ac.nz/
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THIS ELECTION is a
contest of ideas. Every day
of the campaign, National
has been rolling out policies
to ensure New Zealanders
know about our plan to
take Christchurch and the
country forward.
Our plan supports
growth, backs businesses, focuses on
more jobs, lifting household incomes, and
providing a safety net for those in need.
The strong economy, backed by National’s
successful plan, means we can build
on our already comprehensive support for
families and households.
Here’s just a few of our policies: Those
on the average wage will get $1000 a
year under our family incomes package
– that’s about $26 a week for more than
1.3 million working families. It will also
benefit about 750,000 superannuitants
and 41,000 students.
Our parents and newborns package will
support families to grow and stay healthy,
while also putting more money in their
pockets with 22 weeks’ paid parental
leave.
Cheaper GP visits will benefit 600,000
more low income Kiwis and, by lifting
elective surgeries to 200,000 a year, we’ll
ensure access to life-changing operations
– like hip replacements – for thousands
more New Zealanders.
National is focused on making our
communities safer. We’re clamping down
on crime, holding offenders to account
and breaking the cycle of offending. We’re
pumping half-a-billion dollars into the
police to put more officers on the street
and work toward our goal of making New
Zealand the safest country in the world.
National is also deeply committed to
getting Christchurch back on its feet
following the quakes. The Government
has spent more than $14 billion on the
rebuild so far, and that’s forecast to rise to
more than $17 billion by 2021.
This year alone, we’ve opened three new
schools, completed the $2.2 billion horizontal
infrastructure repair programme,
unveiled the Canterbury Earthquake National
Memorial, announced a contract to
complete the design and construction of
the Convention Centre, put forward $120
million for a new multi-use arena, committed
to a new specialist mental health
facility, and handed over 90,000 sq m of
residential red zone land for community
projects.
Also, last week’s decision by the Anglican
diocese to accept the Government’s
offer to reinstate Christ Church Cathedral
was a real thrill and a huge leap forward
for our city.
As the Minister supporting Greater
Christchurch Regeneration, Christchurch
Central MP and a proud Cantabrian, I
have and will continue to do my best for
Christchurch – the city of opportunity.
•Nicky Wagner is Minister supporting
Greater Christchurch Regeneration
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Women’s suffrage reminds
us of importance of voting
A SIGNIFICANT part
of Christchurch’s history
is being celebrated at the
national conference of the
New Zealand Council of
Women being held here
this weekend.
Although the history of
the National Council of
Women dates back to its
formation in Christchurch
in 1896, three years after
the successful campaign
for women’s suffrage gave
New Zealand women the
right to vote in a world
first, it was in 1917 that the
Christchurch Branch of
NCW was formed.
In preparing for welcoming
the conference delegates,
I have been looking
back at the history of the
suffrage movement and
NCW, both led by Kate
Sheppard, which are as
much a part of our history
as a city as they are the history
of our nation.
Although the issues may
have changed, the underlying
principles have not.
In the 1890s, according
to Te Ara, “they were concerned
with such issues as
the introduction of old age
pensions, the regulation
of hours and conditions
of work, the extension
of technical education
both in primary and in
secondary schools, and
penal reforms such as the
classification of types of
criminals, the introduction
of the indeterminate
sentence, and the abolition
of capital punishment.
“They were also concerned
with equal pay, and
with compulsory jury service,
for women. They also
endeavoured to encourage
women to serve on local
bodies. Later, they turned
their attention to advocating
the appointment of
women as justices of the
peace and as members of
the police.”
I mention this, as it is
important to remember
Lianne Dalziel
that we can make gains as
women, as minorities, as
people with disabilities,
only to see them disappear
with the stroke of a
legislative pen. There is an
expression ‘use it or lose it’.
Okay, no-one is going to
take away our right to vote,
(although there is always a
risk around local democracy
as we know here),
but if we have won gains
we value, then we have to
participate if we don’t want
to lose them.
I’ve already voted in
this election. There are a
lot more advance polling
booths this year and no
longer do you have to attest
that you won’t be in your
electorate on the day. It’s
your choice when you vote,
but make sure you do.
•Megan Woods’
column, page 22
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Children get into election
I VIVIDLY remember the 1984
election. I was 10-years-old and
there was a sense that change was
in the air.
I remember watching the
new candidate for Sydenham,
Jim Anderton, holding a street
meeting outside of our family
home. I also have brief snatches
of memories of the 1981 election
held in the wake of the Springbok
tour. I remember driving along
Lincoln Rd and asking my dad
what “Think Big” on the signs
meant.
I’ve been recalling these
memories as I have been watching
the growing fascination children
are having with this election. It
seems that the events happening
around them are pulling some
of them away from their screens
and iPads. They are turning up
at my street corner armed with
questions and a desire to know
more.
Visiting local schools has
become more intense as children
are lining up to know more. Two
of the most frequent questions
I get are ‘when did I last see
Jacinda’ and ‘what is my favourite
colour’. However, there is also a
smattering of questions that go to
the heart of this election. Cleaning
up rivers and making sure we
don’t mess up our world is top of
their lists.
Lots of the local schools are
taking part in the Electoral
Commission’s mock election
where children are encouraged
to look at what the parties are
saying and will be asked to cast
a vote based on what they have
found out. This is an outstanding
initiative and the commission and
the schools taking part deserve
huge congratulations. Let’s hope
this creates a generation of voters.
I love campaigns but this
engagement by children with
what is going on is putting an
extra spring in my step. I believe
we have a duty to leave our world
better than we found it and the
constant sight of children’s faces
constantly reminds me of that.
•Megan Woods is Labour’s
Canterbury spokeswoman
Readers react to the
Anglican synod’s decision
to reinstate Christ Church
Cathedral, six years after
it was badly damaged
in the February 22, 2011,
earthquake
Raymond Watchman –
Folks, set aside your feelings
about religion. See the Cathedral
as Christchurch’s most
iconic building. It’s restoration
will make it a powerful symbol
of the spirit of the Christchurch
community as a whole, rising
undaunted, undefeated, from
the anguish and rubble of tremendous
disaster. You cannot
really put a monetary value on
such a powerful symbolic testimony
to the human spirit, the
spirit of the people of Christchurch.
Lyn Jarman – Money
should have been redirected to
those affected by the quakes,
particularly in areas of mental
health. Restoring the Cathedral
will not give those people any
hope or help. Will the doors be
left open so the homeless can
sleep in it? Will it entice those of
us back – people are the heart of
Otautahi, not a building.
Carolyn Phil Murphy –
Fantastic, another positive step
towards the future of Christchurch.
The Cathedral is the centre of
the city – let’s hope this decision
will encourage others to
move ahead with central city
projects.
Rob McGregor – The
church can decide to do whatever
it wants with its property – as
long as it pays for it.
But that’s not the case here
and a very small minority are
going to have their new house of
worship largely paid for by nonbelievers
like me. Sorry, I am
not happy with this decision.
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Readers show their
appreciation for the
ailing Jim Anderton who
was presented with an
insignia for his services
to Parliament at a special
ceremony
Sharron Cole – Really
moving to see Helen (Clark)
there. And yes, thanks Jim for
so much – for being a man of
strong principles who really
cared about every individual in
our society and for the tremendous
work you spearheaded in
regional development after the
scorched earth neo-lib reforms
of the 80s and 90s had almost
destroyed the provincial economies.
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the excellent work you have
done for New Zealand. You told
my dad you would get a NZ
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and you did it. Cheers Jim.
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Thursday September 14 2017
Our People
The Star
Larina Tiffen
Author captures best of humanity
ANGELS: Larina Tiffen organised thousands
of donations to be delivered to people in and
around Kaikoura after last year’s North Canterbury
earthquake.
Larina Tiffen from Miss Lilly’s Angel Trust has written a book
about Christchurch residents who, having experienced a disaster
themselves, stepped up to help after the 7.8 magnitude North
Canterbury earthquake in November. She spoke to Gabrielle Stuart
Could you tell me a bit about the
people in your book?
They’re really just ordinary people
doing extraordinary things in a time
of need to help other people. The book
is called Come Together, and we’ve featured
30 local families who suffered in
the Canterbury earthquakes. They tell
their stories of how the earthquakes
affected them, and why they came
to help Miss Lilly’s Angels after the
North Canterbury earthquake.
It must be difficult to pick – but
could you tell me a couple of their
stories?
Well, there was Phil and Mike, who
lost their homestead and then their
dad in the earthquakes. When the
North Canterbury earthquake hit,
they drove as far as they could and
then walked the rest of the way to
Kaikoura to try to help.
Another was Maria, who on
September 4 was giving birth to her
daughter when the power went out
and everything turned to custard.
She and her friends came out with
a Toyota Land Cruiser Prado full of
toiletries and hand sanitiser and essentials
they donated, because she had
been through it herself and she knew
how terrifying it was.
Then there were the people from
North Canterbury, like Sparky, who
was home with his wife and daughter
and five grandchildren when the
earthquake hit. How they got out alive
I don’t know. They were isolated and
could hear the slips all around them.
As the kids were coming down
their stairwell, the hot water cylinder
popped up and buckled the stairs, so
one of the boys couldn’t get past. He
had to go out to the deck and jump
and, as he jumped, the whole deck
collapsed. Then they got to the railway
and as they got there they saw the sea
was gone. So they said, if we go up the
hill we’ll be hit by rocks, if we don’t
we’ll be hit by a wave. He lost his job,
and lost his house and meeting him I
said s**t, things are tough. But he said
money is the root of all evil, and the
fact the family is okay is priceless.
And Richie’s in the book, with
Christchurch Helicopters. I spent a lot
of time with him flying things back
and forth for people. He worked so
hard, I have a lot of respect for him
and all the team there.
So there are no broken buildings in
this book, because it’s about people,
it’s about us healing through other
people’s stories.
And you’ve been writing the book
while managing your food truck and
catering business?
Yes, and I have a two-year-old and
my husband works away from home,
so there have been a lot of days I have
been up until 2am writing and then
catering the next day, functioning on
three hours sleep. I’ve been working
on the book since January almost
every day. Today, I got the final proof,
and there were lots of tears.
So tell me about your background?
I’m originally from Timaru. I
studied as a counsellor and worked
for a while with New Zealand Police
in victim support and with women’s
refuges.
After the Canterbury earthquakes,
I worked with a lot of people and with
children traumatised by it. And I saw
that through my own individual experience,
because my family lost three
homes and lost jobs and had to relocate.
We went through it ourselves,
too. That’s actually how we built Miss
Lilly’s, with recycled stuff from our
own home. So when Kaikoura was
hit, I felt it was my time to pay it
forward after all the good will we had
received.
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after earthquake
So you experienced people’s kindness
yourself after the earthquakes?
Oh yes, so much. I’ve had people walk
up the drive with baking, complete strangers.
Something that stood out is a little
boy who was only eight, who had saved
up his pocket money to buy shampoo and
conditioner and some lollies. He told me
this needs to go to someone who needs it
in Kaikoura. We forget what humanity
means, that care for others. And now, I
get so many messages and cards from
complete strangers, saying how grateful
they were.
How big a role do you think your
background as a counsellor played in the
work you’re doing now to help people?
Nothing. That sounds terrible. The work
as a counsellor was great, but it was in
a system that wasn’t right. It was about
ticking boxes. So it showed me how we
can do things differently, because it was
very much an ambulance at the bottom of
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me an element of the person I am today. I
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but I don’t think I would go back.
So how many people are you expecting
at the red zone potluck?
The girls are predicting anywhere from
4000, so we’re encouraging people to bring
their own chairs. I just come up with the
idea and the girls here make it happen.
They want to kill me because the logistics
are quite difficult. We’re still a young trust
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News
Big plans for Leeston’s new hotel
• By Gabrielle Stuart
AFTER SIX long years
without a pub, the Leeston
community turned out to
open the new Crate and
Barrel last week – and the
doors have barely stopped
swinging since.
Publican Craig Bradford
said business had been
“flat out” all weekend after
the grand opening on Thursday.
The grand opening began
with a parade through the
town, featuring a horse and
cart, a steam engine and
vintage vehicles.
About 250 people then
filled the outdoor deck
to see the pub opened by
Canterbury rugby legends
Fergie McCormick and Alby
Anderson.
The town has been without
a pub since the earthquakedamaged
Leeston Hotel was
demolished in 2011.
Mr Bradford said the planning
and consenting process
for the new building had
taken years.
“I’d just like to say sorry
for the wait. But now it’s
WAIT OVER: Craig and Bridget Bradford celebrate the opening of the Crate & Barrel.
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to be more than a pub, and
to function as a community
centre for the town.
It is split into four sections,
each with its own theme
– the bar area, which is all
about Leeston; the lakethemed
restaurant; a sports
area; and the music section,
featuring a full drum kit
mounted on the wall in the
stairwell.
Mr Bradford said he had
big plans for coming events
at the pub, but they were still
under wraps.
“Now it’s open I can sit
back and start planning,” he
said.
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Thursday September 14 2017
News
Rock classics sure to be on Barnes’ set list
BIG NAME: Rock and roll legend Jimmy Barnes says he’s
looking forward to headlining the next Selwyn Sounds. ​
• By Bridget Rutherford
JIMMY BARNES hasn’t decided
what songs he will play at March’s
Selwyn Sounds.
He will choose on the day when
he sees the crowd.
“I get to a set and I have a look
at the audience – what are they
doing, are they having a good
time? And I’ll pick the set accordingly,”
he said.
One thing’s for sure – he plans
to “rock out” and give the crowd a
good show.
The legendary Aussie rocker
will headline the day-long music
festival at Lincoln Domain on
March 3 alongside The Feelers,
Mental as Anything, The Mockers,
Stellar, The Narcs, The Ladykillers
and The Warratahs.
It follows this year’s inaugural
event, which saw Jordan Luck
Band, Mi-Sex, Dragon and other
Kiwi heavyweights play in front of
about 10,000 people.
Barnes, who now lives in the
Southern Highlands, New South
Wales, said he couldn’t be sure if
he had visited Lincoln before.
But he enjoyed playing in small
towns. It took him back to where
he started as lead singer in Cold
Chisel, he said.
“I’m looking forward to it, it’s a
beautiful part of the country,” he
said.
The Star
“I like to support the area, especially
after the earthquakes.”
Barnes said he enjoyed visiting
New Zealand and the “nob******t”
people.
“If I get the chance, I’ll buy a
place.”
When his music career began
in the 1970s, he never imagined
some of the songs would still be
crowd favourites today, he said.
Khe Sanh, which was recorded
in 1976, was an example, he said.
“When you get up and play
it, you can see young and old
and they’re all there singing it.
The song is as relevant now as it
was then. How it connects with
people, it makes it all worth it.”
And in spite of being one of
the best selling Australian music
rockers of all time, Barnes said he
enjoyed a variety of genres.
He was a big fan of Ray Charles,
Stevie Wonder, Paul Rodgers, Stevie
Marriott, Bruce Springsteen,
Neil Finn and even Sia.
“I had to sing Chandelier and I
realised how well written the song
is. I’m a big fan of hers.”
Barnes, who changed his last
name from Swan after his stepfather
Reg Barnes, was born in
Glasgow and emigrated to Adelaide
as a five-year-old.
Last year, he released his autobiography
Working Class Boy,
which told the tale of his childhood,
growing up with violence
and abuse, up until joining Cold
Chisel.
The next instalment, Working
Class Man, will be released next
month.
Although he hasn’t decided
exactly what songs he would play
in Lincoln, he reckons classics
such as Working Class Man, Khe
Sanh and Flame Trees will be in
the mix.
“I know I want to play rock ’n’
roll, so probably a cross section of
myself and Cold Chisel.”
And it will be a real family affair.
His kids, Jackie, Elly-May and
EJ, and wife Jane will perform
alongside him at Selwyn Sounds,
with son-in-law Ben Rodgers,
Danny Spencer, Lachlan Doley
and Michael Hegarty.
Barnes said he wasn’t sure
whether he would be staying in
Lincoln or for how long, but if so,
he would likely be out and about
looking for a nice place to eat.
So would he make an impromptu
performance?
“You never know.”
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It causes the leaves (and some
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Over winter the fungal spores
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Sister Act
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DIVA FEVER has struck town.
And what is there not to worship
about disco-dancing nuns
crossed with soulful toe-tapping
beats bound to take you to cloud
nine?
Go-go boots, disco balls and
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This show is a visual spectacle,
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under gleaming stages lights,
it will leave you dazed – seriously,
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But there is a heart-warming
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As many will know already,
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surprise that received a big applause.
The choreography was clever,
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of When I Find My Baby,
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Travel
Many activities at Auckland’s Sky Tower
• By Mike Yardley
IT IS Auckland’s exclamation
point, the city’s transcendent
landmark.
Isn’t it scary how fast 20 years
has zipped by since Auckland’s
skyline was first redefined by the
construction of the beloved Sky
Tower.
I was living in Auckland at
the time, hosting Newstalk ZB’s
Overnight Show, and the rise of
the tower struck me as the city’s
coming of age.
I recently enjoyed an Auckland
weekender to celebrate the
milestone anniversary. Picking
up a Thrifty rental car from the
airport, I purred into the city in
surprisingly short time, thanks
to the recent opening of another
engineering triumph – the Waterview
Tunnel.
Costing an eye-watering $1.4
billion, the largesse is mindblowing,
but it sure short-circuits
travel time in and out of the city
centre.
Twenty years on, the Sky Tower
is still a record-breaking tall boy,
maintaining its stature as New
Zealand’s tallest man-made structure
and the tallest free-standing
structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
BRAVE: Mike Yardley (right) with guide Daniel on the SkyWalk
which circumnavigates the Sky Tower.
Since 1997, it has entertained
nearly 15 million guests, whether
it’s to wine and dine, to indulge
in the gut-shuddering adrenalin
pursuits or simply to lap up the
lofty panorama. On a clear day,
the 360 deg views reach out for
over 80km, to Great Barrier
Island, the Waitakere Ranges and
the Bombay Hills.
ARTILLERY: The view from North Head one of the oldest of
Auckland’s 50 volcanic cones.
In addition to the tower, I took
the opportunity to sample some
of SkyCity’s alluring culinary
offerings. For dinner, I headed
to the rustic and Italian-inspired
masterpiece of Gusto at the
Grand.
Showcasing good honest food,
classic flavours and fresh seasonal
ingredients, the menu is curated
by celebrated chef Sean Connolly,
and the dishes are designed to be
shared.
My recommended share plate
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mozzarella, heirloom tomato and
basil; Cloudy Bay clams, spaghetti,
garlic chill and parmesan;
or how about Sardinian ravioli,
potato, mint and pecorini sage
butter?
The sharing and pairing and
noshing continued the following
day over lunch, high up on the
53rd level of the Sky Tower at the
decadent roost, The Sugar Club.
This is the fourth incarnation of
Peter Gordon’s restaurant and
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Italy with brass fittings, sublime
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Travel
Take in the delightful suburbs of North Shore
•From page 37
I luxuriated for two nights at
Skycity Hotel Auckland which
offers stylishly appointed airconditioned
rooms and suites
with free WiFi, a big flat-screen
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After a tasty breakfast at Andy’s
Burgers and Bar and feeling suitably
fortified, it was time to follow
in the footsteps of Justin Bieber,
Tom Cruise, Michael Buble and
Beyonce and ascend the tower for
some elevated adventure.
The SkyJump and SkyWalk are
both operated by A J Hackett and
because I’m not really a fan of
bungy jumping, I opted for the
SkyWalk.
This soft adventure stroll
around the Sky Tower pergola,
192m above ground, sounded like
a very relaxing notion. But what I
didn’t envisage is that the pergola
doesn’t have any hand railings.
So once outside, standing on
the circular platform wrapped
around the strutting The Sugar
Club, I felt suddenly and queasily
exposed with nothing but air
on either side. In spite of being
harnessed to an overhead safety
line, I still felt hideously uncomfortable.
SPECTACULAR: For 20 years the Sky Tower has dominated the
Auckland skyline.
Summoning the fortitude
to stay on-task, my fellow
Skywalkers and I were led
on an exhilarating walk
around the Auckland skyline,
circumnavigating the walkway,
while our fabulous guide
snapped photos and video as we
performed sky-high ledge-leaning
exploits, along the way.
It’s an enthralling, heartpumping
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Beyond the CBD, I jumped
in the rental car and headed
over the Harbour Bridge to
the well-heeled, genteel streets
of Devonport. The delightful
suburb’s esplanades and parades,
HUNGER BUSTER: Try dining
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the Grand (right).
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and cottages, serve up sizzling
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The cinematic harbourside
views competed for my attention
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North Head’s fortifications.
The sweeping collection of
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• By Ross Kiddie
FOR DECADES Toyota’s
Corolla was New Zealand’s
top selling motor vehicle
and with millions sold
worldwide I couldn’t
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changing.
Well as time has served
to prove, new car buyers in
New Zealand aren’t leaning
toward the traditional
sedan/hatchback concept,
they would rather have
utes.
You would have thought
that if a ute was going to be
New Zealand’s top selling
vehicle then Toyota’s Hilux
would have taken the leading
role, well it hasn’t, Ford
has stolen the show for
the last few years with its
Ranger.
All that aside, Toyota
are still in the hunt with
Corolla, it is still the most
popular car here and it has
just had a fairly substantial
refresh. New for 2017 going
into 2018, the Corolla gets
more safety and style.
Notably, it has had a
fairly substantial facelift
with new grille, headlights
and bumper, and there
are LED daytime running
lights on the range-topping
ZR. There’s also a cosmetic
refresh inside, the
display graphics have been
enlarged and improved
for clarity, while minor
trim elements have been
upgraded.
For safety, the new
Corolla gets the benefit of
a pre-crash safety system,
lane departure alert and
automatic high beam activation.
These features are
on top of an already extensive
safety package.
This evaluation focuses
on the ZR which sits at
$44,690; the entry-level
sedan comes in at $35,990,
while a mid-spec GLX sits
at $38,990.
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continuously variable automatic
transmission and it
is mated to the venerable
1.8-litre naturally aspirated
engine that has served the
model so well. Both have
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performance, the new
Corolla also gets a sport
mode which encourages
busier engine behaviour
and livelier transmission.
That aside, there are few
surprises with Corolla, it is
the honest, capable familyfriendly
sedan and hatchback
that has carved out an
enviable global reputation.
It doesn’t do anything spectacular,
but it is intuitive to
TOYOTA COROLLA ZR: Desirable and user-friendly.
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the 1798cc engine, it is a
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Toyota at 103kW and
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Toyota also claim a 6.4-
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isn’t going to break the
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it has been set up to compete
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through the suspension,
Toyota has made changes
to the damper rates that
have made the suspension
more robust. The result is a
strong sense of stability as
the body moves just ever so
gently over the suspension.
I took the test car on
a challenging route with
many corners and many
varying corner types. It’s
hard to catch the Corolla
uncomposed, the quietriding
Yokohama tyres
(205/55 x 16in) have solid
grip and present the driver
with strong feedback as to
how they are reacting to
the road surface. The whole
car feels balanced and stable
through the chassis.
Comfort for all on board
has also been a manufacturing
priority. The Corolla
sits as a useful five-seater
and all passengers have
plenty of space to spread
out and relax. My only
complaint with the ZR-spec
sedan is that while it
caters for those who prefer
leather trim, there aren’t
any seat heaters, on a cold
Christchurch morning they
aren’t at all inviting.
However, it was good
to be reacquainted with
Corolla, it’s a case of a good
car made better through
upgrades.
You can guarantee Toyota
is working feverishly on
the next generation model,
and I’m so looking forward
to when it arrives.
In the interim, the current
model is still spectacular
in its own way, its success
through the generations
speaks for itself.

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Thursday September 14 2017 45
St thomaS of canterbury college
under 13 rugby team 2017
new zealand junior rugby feStival
September 22 - 24, 2017
The 2017 season has been very
successful for the St Thomas U13
squad. The boys are a very motivated
group who started with extra fitness
training in November last year, working
towards getting their bodies in the right
shape for the rugby season.
The boys have trained hard all year
never missing a session whether that
be outdoor team trainings or indoor
cross fit sessions.
The success they have earned this
year includes an undefeated season
retaining the U13 challenge shield for
13 weeks thus earning the right to
have their named engraved on the
shield. They then went on to win the
Under 13 (Division 1) final to earn the
title of champions of the U13 grade.
We have recently had 7 boys gain
selection into the Canterbury Metro
U13 team, 2 in the Primary Schools
Metro U65Kg and 2 in the Ellesmere
Representative side. The team now
focus on a North Island tour, which
includes two games in Auckland
against Rosmini and St Peters and
the New Zealand Junior rugby festival
tournament in Taupo.
The boys are very fortunate to have
a very hard working and supportive
group of parents and supporters that
have enabled them to fundraise for this
trip of a lifetime and they would like to
thank all of the businesses that have
sponsored them in this feature.
The St Thomas of Canterbury College Under 13 Rugby Team
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Sport
Pride captain in US for
100th international cap
CANTERBURY UNITED Pride
captain Annalie Longo is set to
become the seventh Football Fern
to rack up 100 caps this weekend.
Longo is likely to become the
latest centurion on a two-match
tour of the United States and,
while careful not to take her
place in the starting line-up for
granted, she’s looking forward to
the moment.
“It’s been a long journey with
some amazing girls and it will be
exciting. Hopefully I can get on
the pitch and we can do the job
against the US,” said Longo.
The US – No 1 on the rankings
and reigning FIFA Women’s
World Cup champions – possess
a squad packed full of experience
and world-class talent.
The 19th-ranked Ferns will
have the odds stacked against
them in Denver and Cincinnati,
but Longo is relishing the challenge.
“It will be good to see where we
stand and there’s no better opposition
than the US,” said Longo.
The 26-year-old works as a
women’s development officer at
Mainland Football and is enjoying
spreading the gospel of the
female game. “It’s nice to be able
to give back to football and try to
MILESTONE: Canterbury
United’s Annalie Longo is one
game away from a century
with the Football Ferns.
inspire other females to play,” said
Longo.
“It’s a little bit different putting
my coaching hat on when I’m out
in the community, but it’s exciting
times.
“We’re just heading into the national
league campaign with the
Canterbury United Pride so I’m
really looking forward to that.”
High school stars make NZ camp
• By Gordon Findlater
FIVE Christchurch players
have been selected for the
New Zealand Schools rugby
development camp later this
month.
Patrick Thacker, prop (Christ’s
College), Shilo Klein, hooker
(St Andrew’s College), Louie
Chapman, halfback (Christchurch
Boys’ High School), Isaiah
Punivai, centre (Christ’s) and
Rico Syme, fullback (CBHS), are
among 49 of the best secondary
school players selected for the
three-day camp.
Impressively, three of the players
selected from Christchurch
are year 12 students.
Thacker, Punivai and Chapman
all have one more year of
secondary school left, giving
them the rare opportunity to be
selected for the New Zealand
Schools team twice. A New
DARSHA KEOGAN’S football
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Of note is the continued rise
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June. Syme, 17, who had previously
concentrated on cricket,
started the year with the seventh
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first appearance came from the
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New Zealand Schools will play
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Players assemble for the camp
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Sport
IT’S THE buy of the year against
the game’s best forward.
Parramatta’s Nathan Brown
and North Queensland’s James
Taumalolo will go head-to-head,
each in their inimitable styles,
in one of the most anticipated
individual clashes in Saturday
night’s semi-final at Allianz
Stadium, The Sydney Morning
Herald reported.
When the team last played, a
Johnathan Thurston masterclass
proved the difference as the
Cowboys notched an emphatic
win in Darwin. With Thurston
sidelined, another ‘JT’ – Kiwis
star Taumalolo – is likely to
prove the biggest stumbling
block in progressing to a grandfinal
qualifier.
Taumalolo was a standout
in North Queensland’s
upset win over Cronulla last
weekend, making 37 tackles
and 259m from 22 hit-ups.
His barnstorming try kept
his side’s title hopes alive and
ended those of the defending
premiers. Brown’s star is also on
the rise. Arriving at Parramatta
on a modest deal after South
Sydney deemed him unworthy
of a contract extension, Brown
has been a revelation this
year. He has been averaging
almost 34 tackles and 134m a
game, earning himself the Ken
Thornett Medal as Parramatta’s
best and fairest.
Brown said he was relishing
the opportunity to test himself
against the game’s best in an
intriguing clash of the No 13s.
“That’s what you want as a
forward, you want to be playing
against the best in the game,”
Brown said.
“I’m really looking forward to
the challenge. (Taumalolo’s) the
best forward in the game. He’s a
quality player and we’ve got to be
on our game against him.
“He’s a bit different to the way
I play but he inspires everyone
in the game. We’ve got to be
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Fire rages, homes at risk
on our game with him but we
can’t put all of our focus on him.
They have got some other good
forwards and they make his job a
lot easier,” Brown said.
The Eels forward pack is one of
the most underrated in the game,
but proved in last week’s narrow
loss to Melbourne that it can
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Parramatta prop Siosaia Vave
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STUNNING CITY VIEWS: Brand new
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ceiling insulation, paint, carpet, gas hot
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Sunday 1 – 1.30pm
SECTIONS FOR SALE
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Aidanfield: 40 Aidanfield Drive
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The pros and cons of
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section sizes vary from around 400
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will sun and wind direction, bearing
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for pleasant outdoor areas to enjoy.
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is north/north west, incorporating
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they offer less privacy, with strategic
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366 3634
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• Extensive
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• French doors
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379 6159
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Caravans, Motorhomes
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wanted ph 027 306 6544
CARAVAN AWNING.
17ft canvas,new cond, sell.
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TRAILER Briford or
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Cars $0 - $1,500
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• Exterior
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• Single &
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Church of NZ
41 Glenroy Street
Woolston
SUNDAY SERVICE
7pm
Address
Janet Arthur
Mediumship
Janet Arthur
Ph 021-081-43700
NEW AGE CHRISTIAN
SPIRITUAL CENTRE
Grafton Street
Sunday 7pm
Address:
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Clairvoyance:
Gaynor
Tuesday 1pm - 3pm
Healing &
Clairvoyance
All Welcome
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325 Brougham Street
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182 Edgeware Road
Sunday Service 7pm
Address
Robin
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Robin
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23/25 Hutcheson St
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Carol
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Davida
Sunday 7pm
All Welcome
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• Phone our local team 03 379 1100 • Email star.class@starmedia.kiwi
Classic Cars &
Motorcycles
MITSUBISHI Cordia
turbo GSR, 1985, low
kms, 1 previous family
owned, red, suit collector,
ph 352-5963
Collectables &
Memorabilia
COCA COLA collection.
Bottles, cans, yoyo’s, cars,
glasses, advertising poster
& signs etc.Ph 021 043
8951
OLD railway laterns etc
for sale. Ph 338-8128
Community Events
ALCOHOLICS
ANONYMOUS, If you
want to have a drink thats
your business. If you want
to stop, we can help. Phone
0800 229-6757
ARANUI COMMUNITY
MARKET 51 Pages Rd
every Thursday 8am -
1pm. Fill up your boot and
come along. $10 stalls. Ph
Graham 027 244 9173
ESTHER FOUNDATION
MINISTRIES welcome
women for lifetransforming
teaching,
worship, and prayer
ministry, bringing healing
and freedom through
Jesus Christ. Meetings
are at 10am every 2nd
Wednesday at City East
Church, 118 Shortland
St, Aranui. Contact Sue
Doyle 03 384-4513 or Ann
Watson 03 981-4345 for
date of next meeting
FREE Halswell /
Hillmorton Qigong
Introduction, 10am~
11:45am, Thu. Sep. 21
Gentle flowing meditative
movements with energy
healing, Class starts Oct.
19
ph Sandy 260-1256
Computer
Services
LAPTOPS Acer, HP, Dell,
Sony $150 - $400, ph 03
381 6335 or 021 115 0194
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Fishing & Hunting
RIFLE Bolts wtd,
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ph 027 586-7621
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cash paid, by collector,
any type, price etc, in
Canterbury Mon - Thurs,
ph 027 586-7621
Fitness
FITNESS SESSIONS.
For any level. Initial visit
free! Personalized 1/2
hour training sessions.
Qualified trainer in Shirley
area.
Call Andrew 027 258
0029, or email
blastfitnessltd@gmail.com
For Sale
3XL to 5XL sized womens
clothing. As new, excel
cond. Ph 021 023 33197
Finance
Apply online now at faircity.co.nz
or call the team on 0800 340 350
Fair loans, fast.
Finance
Free
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GARDEN Rocls free
suitable for rockery etc
must take away, phone 03
359 3440
KITCHEN BENCH.
Pantry,U shaped,2 sinks,
suit bach or garage. FREE.
Ph 352 8208
TOP Soil,Bishopdale, free
,several trailer loads, old
vege garden, large pile,
bring wheel barrow &
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Funeral Directors
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for our brochure
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Direct Natural
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For families wanting
basic, simple
cremation designed
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Eco & personalised
caskets and urns
0800 000 121
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Garage Sales
ARANUI.
304 Breezes Road, Iona
Church, Saturday 9-11.30
am. Clothes, household
goods, toys, books, gift
baskets.(Off if wet)
********
AVONSIDE Flat 2 - 109
Kerrs Rd, Sat 8.30 - 12.30.
& Sun 10 to 1.00.
AVONSIDE.
2/109 Kerrs Road
Sat 8.30-12.30,
Sun 10 -1.
Heaps of bargains
BARRINGTON
STREET
No 354,
Saturday starts 8am.
Games,toys,puzzles,
clothes,books,blankets,
The Star
Garage Sales
ROLLESTON Keyes
Mews. Whole Lane
garage sale. Sunday 9am
- 1pm. Many households -
interesting variety.
*******
SOMERFIELD Flat 2 - 15
Somerfield St, Sat 7.30
start. Moving to Hamilton
- everything must go.
*********
WOOLSTON 54
Mackworth St. Saturday 8
- 12 noon . Having a clear
out. Toys, books, nic naks
and more.
Gardening
& Supplies
TREE & HEDGE
SERVICES
• Trees removed
• Trees pruned
• Storm damage
• Hedges trimmed
• Free quotes
Ph Justin
021 221 4344
Gardening
& Supplies
LANDSCAPE GARDEN
PROFESSIONAL
Qualified Horticulturist,
offering expert, garden
makeovers, design and
landscaping, for free
quotes call Bryce 027 688-
8196 or 0508 242-733
Grazing
GRAZING
wanted for 8 lambs.
Ph 03 4200600
or 022 1293662
Handy Person
Services
Tired of that dripping
tap?Brassed off with
those sticking doors and
windows?Sick of looking
at that broken gate &
fence?Help is at hand!Ph
John on 021 149 0986 for
an obligation free quote to
ease your mind.
antiques,TV,table tennis
table,kuitchenware etc.
*********
CASEBROOK18A
Jocelyn Street, Sat 9 - 1.
Garden & kitchenware Health & Beauty
items, books, tools, sewing
bits and knick knacks.
**********
HORNBY Steele Street,
Holistic
signs out Sat 8am - 2pm.
Healing
Excess quality goods from
for
house downsize. Cash
Adults & Children
Only.
*****
A powerful new
NORTH
NEW system from Archangel
BRIGHTON 132 Bower Michael using sound
Ave 7am onwards. Refer
www.garage-sales.co.nz
NORTHCOTE.
and crystals together
with different energetic
techniques to reduce
Sawyers
Arms or eliminate all manner
Rd,(Northlands end) of health conditions.
Saturday,signs out 8.30am.
Cost of session $80
Huge variety household
items,ladies clothing new Ph. 0210607101
& near new,shoes,jeweller E. shatara.mckenzie
y,toys,books,Black mondo @yahoo.com
grasses,plants, reas offer
on evbertything
Lost & Found
PAPANUI
LOST RAINBOW
88 Westholme St. Sat
LORIKEET , slightly
Sept 16 8am to 2pm.
Downsizing all goods must
deformed foot. Missing
go. Furniture,tools,camera, from Redwood/Papanui
board games clothing region on Sat 9th Sept.
books and jigsaw puzzles These birds are nectar
galore
*********
feeders, please do not feed
seeds. Call 352-2435

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The Star Classifieds
Massage
MALE Masseur, relax
massage, waxing for men,
8am-8pm ph 027 723 5756
Personals
HANDSOME silver fox is
searching for an attractive
slim euro or asian lady to
pamper and enjoy
company together
0276594425
LARGE male spoon seeks
a small female spoon ph
3583634
SINGLE MALE is
looking for a lady in the
NW to wine dine and
intertwine with. Im 180cm
athletic
single live on own and have
time on my hands. email
me at tossthecoin68@
gmail.com
Pets & Supplies
SPOODLE black male
puppy. Avail 2nd wk Oct.
Both parents purebred. Ph
022 1409 021. Rebecca
Spoodle Puppy’s.
Tours
DAY TRIPS
Stewart Island/Catlins
Departs 20th Jan 2018
$2995.00 pp twin share
Mt Cook
Departs 5th August
$55.00 per person
Teschemakers Estate
Departs 14th October
$70.00 pp includes lunch
Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886
www.reidtours.com
To Lease
33-35sqm comm space
for lease, 4B Charlcott
St. price on neg. pls call
0221630886
To Let
HOMESITTERS
reqd short term. Prefer
retired / not wkng. Ph
Lisa 03 359-2323 www.
townandcountryhomesit.
co.nz
Tools & Machinery
TOOLS, Garden garage,
saw benches, Lathes. Cash
buyer Phone 355-2045
NOTICES
advertising
Sports, Clubs, Schools,
Organisations, AGMs,
Legal Notices, Public
Notices, Family
Notices, Births, Deaths,
Memoriams, Birthdays,
Weddings, Anniversaries,
Engagements...
For all your important notices,
advertise in The Star, where
it will be seen by 179,000
people every Thursday.
For professional, helpful
service, Phone 379-7100
Trades & Services
RUST REPAIRS
Welding & General
Panel Beating 40 yrs exp,
very reasonable hourly rates
Ph 027 201 8042
or 027 746 9685
GARDEN CITY
MOVERS (LTD)
Christchurch Fragile Freight
Small Shift
Specialists
and Single
Items
Ph 027 355 0090
info@gardencitymovers.co.nz
Trades & Services
EXPERIENCED
GARDENER
(Kevin Garnett)
30 Years
Christchurch Botanic
Gardens.
ALL landscape
work done.
Maintenance, pruning,
tidy up, lawn work,
landscape planning
and planting etc.
Free Quotes
Phone 348 3482
TREES
Now working
in your area
• Tree Pruning
& Removal
• Stump Grinding
• Hedge Trimming
Fully Insured
Qualified Arborist
For a free quote,
ph 0800 248 733
www.jimstrees.co.nz
(about 16 off
@ 3.040 m)
Would also take
support frames
if necessary.
WANTED
Pallet Frame Beams
No concern if rusted.
Phone 03 347 6760
Cell 021 329 605
Trades & Services
ROOF
PAINTING
Rope & harness
a speciality,
no scaffolding
required,
30 years of
breathtaking
experience.
FREE QUOTES
Exterior staining,
exterior painting,
moss and mould
treatment and
waterblasting
Phone Kevin
027 561 4629
Blind
Cleaning
Specialists
Clean & repair of all
styles of window blinds
domestic & commercial.
New blind sales.
0800 8899 99
www.blindcleaning.co.nz
info@blindcleaning.co.nz
5 / 301a Blenheim Rd
(Driveway next to Hubbers carpark)
CONCRETE CUTTING
Affordable Concrete
Cutting with Quality, and
removal work. Free quote.
No job to small. Phone 027
442-2219, Fax 359-6052
a/h 359- 4605
CONCRETE
IMPRESSIONS LTD
Call us for a free quote
for all your driveway,
path & patio needs -
Concrete, Asphalt &
Small excavation &
placings, power washing
service, acid wash &
reseal and fencing.
Please call Jason Fisher
on 022 075 9310
ELECTRICIAN
Registered, electrical
installation and repairs,
Gorbie Electrical, ph 021
026 73375 or 03 322 4209
AAA HANDYMAN
licensed carpenter ELECTRICIAN
LBP, all property and Prompt & reliable
building maintenance, registered electrician with
repairs, bathroom/shower 24 years experience for all
installations, with free residential and commercial
quotes 03 383 1927 or 027
245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz
work, new housing and
switch board replacements
A SPRING CLEAN Phone Chris 027 516 0669
Home - Gardens. Ph 027 ELECTRICIAN
476 1602
Available, 30 years
experience, immediate
start, competitive rate,
ph Brian 027 433 9548
Trades & Services
BRICK & BLOCK
LAYING
all restoration work
and new work plus
foundations, ph 342 9340
or 021 853 033
BUILDER
Exp in all aspects of
building works, home
renovations & extensions,
property repairs. Free
quote. Ph Stuart 0274
661058
CARPET & VINYL
LAYING
Repairs, uplifting,relaying,
restretching,jflattery@
xtra.co.nz
ph 0800 003 181
or 027 2407416
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Looking for an
electrician?
• Residential, Domestic
& Commercial
• Repairs, Maintenance
• Fault finding
• New housing
• Competitive rates
• Free quotes
• Full & Partial Rewiring
• Test & Tagging
• Security Cameras
• LED Lighting Upgrades
Call 022 643 6450
Email admin@totalelectric.co.nz
After Hours 347 3313
Trades & Services
GARDENING
Lawns, prining, outdoor
spring clean up, for a
free quoes call Phill the
Gardener 021 661 246
HANDYMAN
No job too big or small.
Good rates. Call 020 410
67205
HANDYMAN
Repairs, painting.
Anything considered. Ph
027 294 1508
HANDYMAN
You name it, I’ll probably
do it. Competitive rate. Ph
Gordon 0274 851 897 or
960-1961
“LOOK NO FURTHER FROM
CONCEPT TO COMPLETION’’
Full Bathroom Renovation Packages
Before & After
Let our expertise put your mind at ease
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Trades & Services
LANDSCAPING
Paving, Lawns, Irrigation,
Decking, Fencing.
Kanga & small digger
services. Check out Squire
Landscaping on facebook.
FREE QUOTES. Ph
Arthur 347-8796, 027
220-7014 Edwin 027 220-
7154
OVEN CLEANING
Professional cleans
$50.00. Gift Vouchers
avail. Phone 0800 683-
6253 or 027 228-0025
PAINTING
PLASTERING
Free quotes. Int/ext &
roof painting Family
run business, work
guaranteed. Pensioner
discounts. Ph Kerin or
Paul 021 024 99197 or
379-1281. Website www.
swedekiwipainting.co.nz
PAINTING
• EQR work
• Plastering
• Wallpapering
• Int/Ext
• All aspects of decoration
Small, friendly, local
painting team
Ph: Inline Painting Ltd
Paul 027 254 2499
Trades & Services
PLASTERING - FINNS
PLASTERING Services
- alterations, renovations,
cracks, holes, skim coating
and coveing. 24 yrs exp,
no job too small. Canty
born & bred. Ph 022 087
4351
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
PLUMBER
A Top Plumbing
job complete at a
fair price, prompt
service, all work
guaranteed
Phone Brian
960-7673 or
021-112-3492
Building & roofing
log fire inSTAllATionS
• Bricklaying & Blocklaying
(30 yrs experience)
logfires
• log fire installation & maintenance
• chimney cleaning
• standard logfire installations $600 + gsT +
permit + parts if applicable
• My scaffolding no charge
fencing
• Brick, block, timber or any combination
roofing repairs
• concrete tile, metal chip tile, corrugated iron
landscape Builds
• retaining walls, decks, BBQs, planter boxes
Jim Gardner Trade Services
Member NZ Home Heating Association
Ph 03 343 4044 or 0274 375 619
Email teamgardner@xtra.co.nz
MFC4510
REMOVALS
Small furniture removals,
have own van, can fit
various types of whiteware
appliances, some furn,
bedding, boxes etc, honest
& reliable, any area
considered, ph Chch 027
517 7001
ROOFING REPAIRS
Fully Qualified, Over
40 Yrs experience
Ph John 027 432-3822
or 351-9147 email
johnmill@ihug.co.nz
tRAiLER
SKiP
HiRE
• 2 or 5 cubic metre
• Household Rubbish
• Green Waste
• Yard Clean ups
• Load it yourself or
hire us
• Locally owned and
operated
bin co
Ph: 383-0646
027 2131 733
Trades & Professional
Services
accountant
Accounting
services
quotes
given
• Bookkeeping
• GST
• PAYE
• Tax Returns
• Management
Advice available
PHone PAul
355-2636
Enjoy outdoor living all year round
• House, deck, carport & window canopy etc
• Warm & dry in winter
• UV protection for summer
• Customised & Tailored
• Café curtains fitted
• 5 year warranty
Your local guide to
Every Thursday in The Star
ARCHGOLA
15 months
INTEREST FREE
Normal lending criteria apply
Grant Stewart
Chris Thorndycroft
Ph 0508 272 446 | www.archgola.co.nz
AUTO ELECTRICAL
AUTOMOTIVE
AGRICULTURE
MARINE
• OEM Electrical harness upgrades
• Harness braiding • Diagnostics • Servicing
• Air-conditioning - service & repair • Batteries
• Harness design • Electrical repairs
• Mechanical repairs • Accessories • Lights
PH: 021 2277 706
HARNESSMASTER.CO.NZ
Builder
Wright Enterprises Build Limited
W.E. Build
New Homes
Renovations
Alterations
Re-roofing
Re-cladding to older buildings
Family owned & operated
E info@webuildltd.co.nz
Antony Wright 021 111 1703
John Wright 0274 343 323
AH 03 347 4347
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amare
safety
The Star
FREE SITE ASSESSMENT
20% * OFF FIRST ORDER
Travlon
Coachlines
PH 03 377 7994
www.amaresafety.co.nz
WORKPLACE APPAREL, SAFETY & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
*20% off list. Valid to Aug 30. Applies only after site assessment. T &C’s instore.
Builder
BUILDers
“A local looking after locals”
• Licenced builder with 20 years
experience in renovations,
alterations and extensions
• A creative craftsman who is
attentive to detail
• Quotes the job, does the job
• Works with all budgets
Andrew Drewitt
Ph: 021 395 324
Email: ad_designs@hotmail.com
CONCRETE
Carpet binding
DI’S CARPET
BINDING
Have your carpet off-cuts bound
124 Halswell Junction Rd, Halswell
Ph 322 1103 M 027 586 4830
Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm
concrete & paving
carpet cleaning
• Commercial Carpet Cleaning
• Residential Carpet Cleaning
• Upholstery Cleaning
• Stain & Odor Removal
• Tile & Grout Cleaning
NEED HELP WITH YOUR
CARPET CLEAN?
Simply give us a call on 021 035 8989
We will get the job done in a professional way.
DECORATORS
CHARTER & TOUR
Travlon
Coachlines
Travlon Coachlines
School Run to some
private schools
ex Selwyn/Halswell area
“Wide range of coaches
“Wide
and buses for
School range of Run coaches to some and buses
for Charter
private schools
& Tour”
ex Selwyn/Halswell area
www.travlon.co.nz
www.travlon.co.nz | Phone: 03 325 2959
“Wide
Email:
Phone: range
info@travlon.co.nz
03 325 of coaches 2959
and buses for
Charter digga & hire Tour”
Email: info@travlon.co.nz
Concrete Removal
& Trucking
Driveways, paths, sheds, garages, site clearances.
We also deliver and spread landscaping supplies –
topsoil, bark chip, shingle etc.
3 Tonne Digger and operator available for hire.
For fast friendly service phone
Nick on 0274 324 124
keacontracting@yahoo.com
• Driveways
• Earthquake repairs
• New Home Specialists
• Patios & Paths
tel: 0508 873 7483
email: sales@affordableconcrete.co.nz
www.affordableconcrete.co.nz
New Paint • Repaints
Wallpapering • Fences
Repairs • Feature Walls
Floor & Roof Painting
Spray Painting
Light Commercial
Restoring Timber
Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury
www.andertondecorators.co.nz
www.facebook.com/andertondecorators
027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN
www.travlon.co.nz
Phone: 03 325 2959
Email: info@travlon.co.nz
• 1.5t, 3t, 5t, 12t, 20t, 30t Excavators
• Loaders • Compactors • Tip Truck
Short & Long Term Hire
Flexible & Competitive Rates
0800 344 425
Cnr SH1 & Weedons Ross Rd, Rolleston
DRIVEWAYS
Driveways
EARTHWORKS
ELECTRICIAN
Exposed Aggregate
Stamped Concrete Plain
Concrete Resurfacing
Things we offer...
Competitive/affordable pricing
Attention to detail
Professional service
free quotes/insurance scopes
Cell 0278 145 848
www.drivecrete.co.nz
SWAINS KIWI KERB
DRIVEWAY
CONSTRUCTION
Free Measure & Quote
• Asphalt
• Driveways
• Kerb
Quality Workmanship -
Over 10 Years Experience
• Chipseal
• Chip
PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123
Mob 0274 325 457
• Earthworks
• Landscaping
• Subdivision Developments
• Roading and Maintenance
• Farm Excavations and
Track Construction
There’s no job too big or too small.
Call us today! 0279693681
admin@kedzlieconstruction.co.nz
• Water heater repairs
• Alterations • New Housing
• Heatpump Installations
• Maintenance & Installations
• Commercial & Industrial
Ph: (03) 359 4523
Mob: 0274 333 458
dke@xtra.co.nz
ELECTRICIAN
Need a Professional
Electrician?
Call Laser Electrical Rolleston!
Residential • Industrial • Commercial • Rural • Dairy
Laser Electrical Rolleston, 831 Jones Road, Rolleston
www.laserelectrical.co.nz
(0800 527 374)
EXTERIOR PLASTERING
Quality
Workmanship
at Competitive Pricing
Free Quotes
Aynsley Frewer
M: 027 201 1296
E: aynsleyfrewer@xtra.co.nz
PO Box 20534 Bishopdale
FOOTCARE
OASIS
Senior Citizens Foot Care
25 Conway Street, Spreydon
Treating hard thick nails, calluses
and corns finishing with a foot massage
Price $30 Allow 45 mins
Home Visits available by appointment
Therapist – Amanda
(30 years experience)
Ph. 942-6036 for an appointment
HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE
GARDEN SUPPLIES
CHCH’S LARGEST SELECTION OF
BARK • COMPOST • SHINGLES
Remember...
we are NOT in
Parkhouse Road
Landscape Lane (off Lunns Rd)
P. 348 2915 OPEN 7 DAYS
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Trusted Tradesmen & Professionals
To advertise: 379 1100 or star.class@starmedia.kiwi
amare
safety
FREE SITE ASSESSMENT
20% * OFF FIRST ORDER
PH 03 377 7994
www.amaresafety.co.nz
WORKPLACE APPAREL, SAFETY & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
*20% off list. Valid to Aug 30. Applies only after site assessment. T &C’s instore.
Gutter Guard
STOP LEAVES
birds, snow, hail & vermin
from blocking up your spouting
Quality materials: BHP Colorbond steel mesh with
unique patented louvre will even keep out pine needles.
Will not rust or sag with age or load. 10 year warranty,
range of colours.
Proven in Australia & New Zealand over the last 15 years.
FOR SAFE, PURE DRINKING
WATER FROM YOUR ROOF.
NOW AVAILABLE: STAINLESS STEEL
MICO MESH
Call Rohan anytime Mon-Sat for a noobligation
assessment & quote
0800 486532 www.gumleaf.co.nz
house and garden
home
cleaning
gardening
services available
throughout
christchurch
your one stop shop for home services
www.anextrapairofhands.co.nz
info@anextrapairofhands.co.nz
0800 535 355
junk
Why go to the Dump? Junkman comes to you!
Items too big for the rubbish bin?
Or too heavy for you to move?
Junkman comes to FROM
you & takes it away $
65 *
*Prices vary depending on items and volume – minimum charge $65
0800 586 5626
www.junkman.co.nz office@junkman.co.nz
LANDSCAPING
MAINTENANCE
PAINTER
paintinG
Stone Age
Landscapes
If you can visualise, we can create
We specialise in residential and commercial
landscaping and stonework. We pride ourselves on
quality workmanship at affordable prices.
• Stonework: Driveway entrances & Walls
Exterior house cladding
• Fences and Decking
• Paving and Patios
• Ponds and Water features
Mike Adams 021 149 9733
Email: mikerobadams@gmail.com
Website: www.stoneagelandscapes.co.nz
Doctor
Fixit
• Carpentry • Repairs &
Maintenance
• Doors & Windows
• Fencing
• Painting & Plastering
• Tiling
• Outdoor Maintenance
• Renovations
• Decks & Pergolas
Norm McRae
027 222 3060 | 03 312 0082
www.doctorfixit.nz
Michael Kelly Painters
Locally owned and
operated family
business.
25+ years Experience
• Painting • Wallpapering
• Interior • Exterior
Free Quotes
Phone
Michael 0212 649 492
michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz
Price Family
Painters Ltd
Free Quotes
Painting
Interior/Exterior
Gib Stopping
EQC Opt Out
Fletcher Accredited
Project Management
Phone: Morton 021 667 444
www.pricefamilypainters.co.nz
PAINTING - PLUS
pc & phone repairs
PLUMBER
RENTAL
• PAINTING • TILING
• PLASTERING
• WALLPAPERING
Phone Kevin Steel
• Interior/Exterior
• New Homes & Repaints
• Quality workmanship assured
• Correct preparation always undertaken
• 20+ years experience
• Earthquake repairs
(Painting/Plastering/Wallpapering/Tiling)
Ph 381 7417 or 027 216 8946
www.facebook.com/kevinsteelpainters&decorators
• iPhones • Smart Phones
• iPads • Tablets • Computers • Laptop
Repairs, Parts and Accessories
• Glass Screen Protectors
• Phone Cases • Cables etc
109 Matipo St | 0800 222 691
• Hot water cylinder repair/replacement
• Leaky taps, blocked toilets
• New housing
• All plumbing alterations
• Mains pressure hot water
• Fire and wetback installation
• Digger/tipper excavation and hire
• Watermain replacement/repair
• Free quotes
• Certified craftsman plumber
10% prompT paymenT disCounT * same day serviCe *
Call/Text 027 245 5100
*conditions apply
Freephone: 0508 426 269
NO BOND
Terms and conditions apply
NEED A
FRIDGE • WASHER
TV • FURNITURE ?
Call Mr Rental - 0800 111 313
Visit www.mrrental.co.nz
123 Blenheim Road, Riccarton
Open Monday to Friday
ROOF REPAIRS
ROOF RESTORATIONS
spouting
WINDOW TINTING
Locally owned & operated with
over 30 years experience.
tintawindow
advanced film solutions
• Extensions & repair • Roof coating
• Concrete & clay tiles • Butynol
• Malthoid • Asbestos Certified
• Coloursteel • Old iron • Guttering
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
Phone Dave 981 0278
or 021 223 4200
E: dave@beaumontroofing.co.nz
BEAUMONT ROOFING LTD
• Roof Restoration
• Painting/Decorating
• Moss Treatments
• Gutter Cleaning
• Leaks
Paul Jefferies - 021 235 9552
allaspectsroofpaint@gmail.com
www.superiorspouting.co.nz
Ph. Jem 0277 515 250
0800 751 525
Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts
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WANTED
GALV PIPE
Quantity of 1 inch or 25 mm inside
diameter Galv pipe.
Any length considered, if painted
over galvanized no problem.
Phone, 03 3476760
Cell 021 329605.
EQC CASH
SETTLEMENT
We will re-scope your property
If you have been cash settled
for repairs you will have been
well underpaid.
This also applies to remedial work to be carried
out under the earthquake repair program.
All the properties we have rescoped
100% have been underpaid
some by as much as up to $40,000.
EQC have agreed to pay out any
shortfall in all cases.
You can only gain by re-scoping.
Enquire now phone 021 667 444
Trades & Services
SPOUTING CLEANING
Spouting Unblocked,
Cleaned Out and Flushed
Out. Also Full Handyman
Services Available. Call
Trevor 332 8949 or 021
043 2034
TREES & HEdGES
cut down or trimmed,
shrubs and rubbish
removal, section clearing,
ph 022 609 2176 for a free
quote
Trades & Services
PROFESSIONAL
TREE CARE
Tree Pruning, Shrubs, Hedges,
Driveways & Boundary Clearing
Over 25yrs experience
Call Jonathan 027 338 2726
Trades & Services
WINdOW CLEANING
Average 3 brm house
inside or out $40. Both $70
Phone Trevor 344-2170
WINdOW CLEANING
Average 3 brm house
inside or out $40. Both $70
Phone Trevor 344-2170
Trades & Services
Wanted To Buy
CASH FOR
STAMPS
Do you have an
Old Stamp or Coin
collection tucked away
somewhere? It could
be worth a fortune!
We are currently Buying
old collections in the
Christchurch area to stock
our retail shop in Riccarton.
Free Appraisal and Cash
Offers on most items.
Call Matt Power
0800 39 24 26
The Stamp Exchange
134a Riccarton Road. Opposite
the Mall carpark.
AAA Buying goods
quality furniture,
Beds, Stoves, Washing
machines, Fridge Freezers.
Same day service. Selwyn
Dealers. Phone 980 5812
or 027 313 8156
A+ Household effects,
fridges, freezers, washing
machines, ovens. Good
cash paid. Ph Paul 022
0891 671
ALL Old China, Crystal,
Ornaments, Vases, Cutlery
etc. Raewyn Hill Phone
360-0951
Wanted To Buy
A RECORDS & HiFi gear
wanted. Excellent prices
paid. Nz’s biggest range
with over 100,000 cd’s
and records. Pennylane
430 Colombo Street,
Sydenham, ph 366 3278
7 days, www.pennylane.
co.nz
BOOKS.
Old wanted.
Anything considered
inclhunting,
mountineering,
fishing,childrens.
Ph 354 1621
BUYING Now, Royal
Albert, Royal Doulton, all
old china, crystal, antiques,
estate lots. For best prices
and free inspection call
Academy Antiques. Phone
349-4229
FREEZER Room wanted,
2.4 x 2.4 x 3.6 min size,
1.5 - 2.5 hp condenser
sigle phase, ph 021 288
0891
GOOD stuff wanted.
Whiteware, freezers etc,
good quality furniture,
antiques, curios,
collectables. Anything
considered. Cash paid. Ph
Dave 960-8440, 027 66
22 116
MILITARIA Any
country, firearms,
uniforms, badges, medals,
memoribilia, WW2 or
earlier ph 338-9931
SCAFFOLDING wanted.
Sufficient to reach gable
on average house. Heavy
galv pipe scaffolding okey
at right price. Ph 421-2347
STAMP, Postcard & coin
collections. Ph 021 138
8949 or 03 428-6587
TOOLS, Garden garage,
saw benches, Lathes. Cash
buyer Phone 355-2045
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Public Notices
SALE AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
SECTION 101
NEW ZEALAND WINE HOLDINGS
LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 4
Amesbury Mews, Christchurch
8042), has made application to
the District Licensing Committee
at Christchurch for the issue of
OFF-LICENCE NEW in respect
of the premises situated at 256
Barrington Street, Spreydon
known as BARRINGTON SUPER
LIQUOR.
The general nature of the
business conducted under the
licence is: OFF-LICENCE LIQUOR
STORE
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is intended to be sold under
the licence are: MONDAY TO
SUNDAY 7.00AM TO 11.00PM
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office of the
Christchurch District Licensing
Committee, 53 Hereford Street,
Christchurch.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes to
object to the issue of the licence
may, not later than 15 working
days after the date of the first
publication of this notice, file a
notice in writing of the objection
with the Secretary of the District
Licensing Committee, PO Box
73049, Christchurch 8154.
No objection to the issue of a
licence may be made in relation
to a matter other than a matter
specified in section 105(1) of
the Sale and Supply of Alcohol
Act 2012.
This is the second publication
of this notice. This notice was
first published on 7 September
2017.
Public Notices
SALE AND SUPPLY OF
ALCOHOL ACT 2012
SECTION 101
TSSR GROUP LIMITED, (THE
LICENSEE, 262 Tuam Street,
Christchurch 8011), has made
application to the District
Licensing Committee at
Christchurch for the issue of
ON-LICENCE NEW in respect
of the premises situated at
262 Tuam Street known as
UNCOMMON CAFE.
The general nature of the
business conducted under
the licence is: ON-LICENCE
RESTAURANT CLASS 3.
The days on which and the
hours during which alcohol
is intended to be sold under
the licence are: MONDAY TO
SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM.
The application may be
inspected during ordinary
office hours at the office of the
Christchurch District Licensing
Committee, 53 Hereford Street,
Christchurch.
Any person who is entitled
to object and who wishes to
object to the issue of the licence
may, not later than 15 working
days after the date of the first
publication of this notice, file a
notice in writing of the objection
with the Secretary of the District
Licensing Committee, PO Box
73049, Christchurch 8154.
No objection to the issue of a
licence may be made in relation
to a matter other than a matter
specified in section 105(1) of
the Sale and Supply of Alcohol
Act 2012.
This is the first publication of
this notice.
CAR REMOVALS
$$CASH PAID$$
CARS, VANS, UTES & 4X4 WANTED
NZ OWNED AND OPERATED FOR 24 YEARS
We use world class vehicle depollution systems
Public Notices
John Higgins
RESOURCE CONSENTS MANAGER
www.ccc.govt.nz
The Star
PERMITTED TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION
AND PERMITTED TEMPORARY DEPOTS AND
STORAGE FACILITIES
Under Clause 7(3)(a) and Clause 8(3)(a) of the
Canterbury Earthquake (Resource Management
Act Permitted Activities) Order 2011
Despite anything to the contrary in the Christchurch City Plan, the activities listed below
are permitted activities in the specified locations if they comply with the prescribed
standards:
1. ACTIVITY: Storage Depot
LOCATION: 176 Lichfield Street
APPLICANT: Fulton Hogan Limited
REFERENCE NO: RMA/2017/968
STANDARDS:
1. The activity must proceed in general accordance with the application and
information submitted to the Council now labelled RMA/2017/968.
2. The use of the site is to be solely for the purpose of storage for goods,
machinery/vehicles and materials used for construction work (as defined in
Section 6 of the Construction Contracts Act 2002) to repair or rebuild land,
buildings, infrastructure or other facilities in the Central City that were damaged
by the Canterbury Earthquakes. Use of the site for city wide projects is not
permitted.
3. Dampening of storage piles shall occur regularly and in particular immediately
prior to any windy weather conditions.
4. Fencing to a height of 1.8m shall be provided along each road frontage of the site
and;
a. 50% shall be transparent fencing. The present fencing is acceptable in this
regard.
b. 50% shall be fencing of a type and materials that provide visual screening
of the site from the street and shall be a minimum of 1.8m in height above
ground level.
c. Fencing required in b above need not be continuous.
d. The fencing required in b above shall be erected within three months of the
receipt of this approval.*
e. All fencing shall be maintained to a standard acceptable to a Council
Monitoring Officer.
5. The activity must not create any significant adverse effects (relating, but
not limited to, noise, dust, mud, light spill, odour, traffic generation, refuse
disposal, animal control and visual amenity) that will, in the opinion of a
Council Compliance Officer or Environmental Health Officer, cause nuisance for
occupiers of surrounding sites.
Note: If any significant adverse effects do arise, then the Council can impose
additional requirements or standards to avoid, remedy or mitigate those adverse
effects.
2. ACTIVITY: Temporary relocation (12 weeks) of a preschool
LOCATION: 61 Brougham Street, Addington
APPLICANT: Canterbury Westland Kindergarten Association Inc.
REFERENCE NO: RMA/2017/1906
STANDARDS:
1. The activity must proceed in general accordance with the information submitted
to the Council on 11 August 2017.
2. The activity must not create any significant adverse effects (relating, but not
limited to, noise, odour, traffic generation, refuse disposal, and visual amenity)
that will, in the opinion of a Council Compliance Officer or Environmental Health
Officer, cause nuisance for occupiers of surrounding sites.
3. ACTIVITY: Office and health clinic for a charity
LOCATION: 136 Springfield Road, St Albans
APPLICANT: Pillars Incorporated
REFERENCE NO: RMA/2017/1664
STANDARDS:
1. The activity must proceed in general accordance with the information submitted
to the Council on 14 July 2017.
2. The activity must not create any significant adverse effects (relating, but
not limited to, noise, dust, mud, light spill, odour, traffic generation, refuse
disposal, animal control and visual amenity) that will, in the opinion of a
Council Compliance Officer or Environmental Health Officer, cause nuisance for
occupiers of surrounding sites.
The general Standards for Permitted Temporary Accommodation and Temporary Depots
and Storage Facilities can be viewed on the Temporary Accommodation page of the
Council’s website at www.ccc.govt.nz/tempaccomm.
Any temporary activity established under these provisions shall not create or give rise
to any existing use right in respect of any land, activity, or structure (refer Clause 5(3) of
the Canterbury Earthquake (Resource Management Act Permitted Activities) Order 2011).
If you have any questions or would like more information about the activities listed
above please phone 941 8999 and ask to speak to the Duty Planner.

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SECTION 127 & 101
Victoria Food SerViceS (NZ)
Ltd, (tHe LiceNSee, Po Box
7548, christchurch 8240),
has made application to the
district Licensing committee
at christchurch for the renewal
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road, Waltham known as
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8042), has made application to
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SECTION 101
JAN PRIMUS LIMITED, (THE
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TO 11.00PM
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MOANA - TE REO (PG) SaT 10:30aM Sun 10:00aM
MOTHER (R18)• Thu-Fri
I 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 8:50PM PRAMS AT THE PIX - TICKETS ONLY $9
SaT 3:20, 6:15, 8:50PM Sun 3:20, 6:15, 8:40PM
24 6 23 11 20 9 DESPICABLE 3 19 ME 173 (PG) Wed
11 11:00aM
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3 23 17 16 22 12 8
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16 21 7 5 16
11 6 21 12 3 21 11 3 26 6 3 1
17 23 11 13 15
G SUITABLE FOR GENERAL AUDIENCES.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE RECOMMENDED FOR YOUNGER
VIEWERS.
M SUITABLE FOR MATURE AUDIENCES 16 YEARS OF AGE
21 11 14 3 20 16 A WIMPY 17 KID 1THE LONG 16 HAUL 24 PG. 4
AND OVER.
E SUITABLE FOR EVERYONE
PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED FOR ALL (R) RATED MOVIES
GIRLS 13 TRIP (R16), 24ANNABELLE: CREATION 1 (R16), 17THE
25 1 17
HITMANS BODYGUARD (R16) AMERICAN MADE (R13) IT (R16)
AMERICAN ASSASIN (R16) WIND RIVER (R16) 6 DAYS (RP13))
15 3 17 9 17 15 1 3 24 17 1 20
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17 2 21 13 21 7
23 CROSSWORD 1 16 21 24 11 17 10 24 22 24007
Across: 1. Anzus, 4. Chisel, 9. Porirua, 10. Drift, 11.
Also, 12. Gremlin, 13. Ray, 14. Acme, 16. Odds, 18.
A B
Sag,
C D E
20.
F
Plunket,
G H I J K
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L
Stir,
M N
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Haste,
Q R S
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U V W X
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Y Z
1 Parish, 2 327. 4Niece.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Down: 1. Appear, 2. Zorbs, 3. Serf, 5. Hedgehog, 6.
Skilled, 7. Latino, 8. Daggy, 13. Reckless, 15. Cruiser,
17. Op shop, 18. Stung, 19. Grille, 22. Tense, 23. Omen.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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SOLUTION
No.107
RICCARTON (0508-446-987)
AMERICAN ASSASSIN (R16)•
Thu-Wed 10:20, 12:50PM
IT (R16) Thu-Wed 3:15, 6:10, 9:10PM
GENERAL ADMISSION
(SGF) ARRIETTY - ENGLISH (G) Tue 6:20PM
(SGF) HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE - ENGLISH (PG)
Fri 6:20PM Sun 12:30PM
(SGF) KIKI’S DELIVERY SERVICE - ENGLISH (G)
SaT 10:00aM
(SGF) LAPUTA: CASTLE IN THE SKY - ENGLISH (G)
Mon 1:00PM
(SGF) MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO - ENGLISH (G)
Sun 10:15aM
(SGF) MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO - JAPANESE (G)
Wed 1:00PM
(SGF) NAUSICAA OF THE VALLEY OF THE WIND -
JAPANES (PG)
Thu 1:00PM
(SGF) ONLY YESTERDAY - ENGLISH (PG)
Fri 1:00PM
(SGF) PONYO - JAPANESE (G)
Tue 1:00PM
(SGF) PORCO ROSSO - ENGLISH (PG)
Sun 6:20PM
(SGF) PRINCESS MONONOKE - JAPANESE (M)
Wed 6:20PM
(SGF) SPIRITED AWAY - ENGLISH (PG)
SaT 12:30PM
(SGF) SPIRITED AWAY - JAPANESE (PG)
SaT 6:20PM
(SGF) TALES FROM EARTHSEA - JAPANESE (M)
Mon-Tue 1:10, 3:50, 6:40, 8:50PM
Wed 12:45, 3:20, 7:30, 9:20PM
THE DARK TOWER (M)
Thu-Fri 10:10aM Mon 10:10aM Wed 10:10aM
THE HITMANS BODYGUARD (R16)
Thu-Fri 10:15, 5:40, 9:15PM SaT 10:40, 5:40, 9:15PM
Sun 10:40, 5:40, 8:50PM Mon-Tue 10:15, 5:40, 9:15PM
Wed 10:15, 9:15PM
THOMAS & FRIENDS:
JOURNEY BEYOND SODOR (G)
SaT 10:50aM Sun 10:05aM Tue 10:40aM
VICTORIA AND ABDUL (PG)• Thu-Fri 10:00, 11:00,
12:40, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00, 8:30PM SaT 11:00, 12:40, 3:10,
6:00, 8:30PM
Sun 11:45, 12:40, 3:10, 6:00, 8:30PM
Mon-Wed 10:00, 11:00, 12:40, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00, 8:30PM
PRAMS AT THE PIX - TICKETS ONLY $9
VICTORIA AND ABDUL (PG)• Wed 11:00
DECODER
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
L K M H F Y S D C I U J R
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
T B O A Q N G Z W P V E X
WORDBUILDER
ape, aper, are, ear, era, pap,
paper, par, pare, parp, pea, pear,
pep, Tper, H Eperp, P U Zprep, Z L Erap, rape,
reap, rep, C O repp M P A N Y
All puzzles copyright
Entertainment
T H E P U Z Z L E C O M P A N Y
www.thepuzzlecompany.co.nz
.CO.NZ
NORTHLANDS (0508-446-987)
6 DAYS (RP13) Thu-Fri 10:00, 5:50PM
SaT 10:00, 9:00PM Sun 1:10, 9:00PM
Mon 10:00, 8:05PM Tue 10:00, 6:10PM
Wed 10:00, 8:10PM
AMERICAN ASSASSIN (R16)•Thu-Fri 12:00, 2:30, 6:35,
8:55PM SaT 12:00, 2:30, 6:40, 8:50PM Sun-Wed 12:00,
2:30, 6:30, 8:50PM
AMERICAN MADE (R13)SaT 3:00PM Sun 3:10PM Mon
3:25PM Tue 3:30PM
Wed 10:20, 3:25PM
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL:
TRUTH TO POWER (PG)
Mon 11:00aM Wed 11:00aM
BATTLE OF THE SEXES (TBC) Wed 7:00PM
CARS 3 (G) SaT 11:00aMSun 11:10aM
DESPICABLE ME 3 (PG)
SaT 1:25PMSun 11:00, 1:30PM
DUNKIRK (M) Thu-Fri 10:20, 1:30, 8:00PM
SaT 1:30PM Sun 1:30, 6:40PM Mon 10:20, 1:30, 5:50PM
Tue 10:20, 1:30, 8:15PM
Wed 10:20, 1:20, 5:50PM
GIRLS TRIP (R16) Thu-Fri 1:15PM
HAMPSTEAD (PG)Thu-Fri 10:30, 12:40PM
IT (R16) •Thu-Fri 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:05PM
SaT 12:50, 3:35, 6:20, 9:05PM Sun 1:00, 3:40, 6:20,
9:05PM Mon-Wed 12:40, 3:30, 6:20, 9:05PM
MAGALIR MATTUM (TBC)
SaT 5:50PM Sun 3:30PM
SUDOKU
108
MOANA - TE REO (PG) SaT 10:30aM
THE BIG SICK (M)Mon-Tue 1:20PM
THE HITMANS BODYGUARD (R16)
Thu-Fri 11:00, 4:00, 9:00PM SaT 4:00, 6:10PM Sun 4:00,
Thu Each 6:20PM number in our DECODER 5:50PM grid represents a different
Mon-Tue 11:00, 4:00, 9:00PM Wed 3:40PM
(SGF) WHISPER OF THE HEART - JAPANESE (PG) THE MIMIC (TBC)
Mon letter 6:20PM - there is a number for all 26 letters of the alphabet.
Thu-Fri 2:50PM SaT 12:40PM
AMERICAN ASSASSIN (R16)•
Mon
Enter the given letters into all squares
1:15PM Tue
with matching
1:00PM Wed 1:15PM
Thu-Wed 3:30, 6:30, 9:00PM
numbers.
AMERICAN MADE (R13) Thu-Fri 1:30PM SaT-Sun 1:30,
THOMAS & FRIENDS:
5:00PM The Mon challenge 1:30, 7:30PM now Tue-Wed is 1:30PM to work out which JOURNEY letters BEYOND SODOR are represented
(G)
BATTLE OF THE SEXES (TBC) Wed 7:00PM
SaT 10:30aM Sun 11:20aM Tue 11:15aM
CARS by 3 the (G) Sun other 10:10aM numbers. As you get VICTORIA the letters, AND ABDUL enter (PG)• them into
DESPICABLE ME 3 (PG) SaT-Sun 1:20PM
Thu-SaT 10:10, 12:50, 3:20, 5:00, 6:00, 7:30, 8:20PMSun
DIARY the OF main A WIMPY grid, KID: LONG and HAUL the (PG) reference 11:00, grid. 1:20, To 3:50, keep 5:00, 6:10, track 7:30, 8:25PM of the Mon 10:10,
SaT 10:10aM
12:50, 3:20, 5:00, 6:00, 7:30, 8:20PM Tue 10:10, 12:50,
DUNKIRK letters (M) you Thu-Fri have 10:45, found, 4:00PM cross them 3:20, off 5:00, the 6:00, alphabet 8:20PM Wed 10:30, provided. 11:00, 12:50, 3:20,
SaT-Sun 4:00PM Mon-Tue 10:45, 4:00PM
5:00, 6:10, 7:30PM
Wed 10:30, 4:00PM
10 GIRLS TRIP 17 (R16) 23Thu-Mon 3:40PM 18Tue 3:40, 16 7:30PM 14 WIND RIVER 7 (R16) 17Thu-Fri 1510:50, 16 3:50, 6:40PM 24
SaT
10:50, 3:30, 8:35PM
Wed 3:40PM
IT (R16)• Thu-Fri 11:20, G
Sun
12:30, 2:10, 7:30, 8:10PM
11:10, 8:15PM
SaT-Sun 12:30, 2:10, 7:30, 8:10PM Mon-Tue 11:20, 12:30, Mon-Tue 10:50, 3:50, 6:40PM
SESSION TIMES ARE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING
• NO COMPLIMENTARIES
AMERICAN ASSASIN R16 - R16 VIOLENCE,
CRUELTY & OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. BATTLE
OF THE SEXES TBC. AMERICAN MADE R13 -
VIOLENCE, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE & SEX SCENES.
DUNKIRK M - VIOLENCE AND OFFENSIVE
LANGUAGE. ANNABELLE: CREATION R16 –
VIOLENCE & HORROR. CARS 3 G. THE BIG SICK M
- OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE & SEXUAL REFERENCES.
LOGAN LUCKY M - OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. AN
INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: TRUTH TO POWER PG.
THE HITMANS BODYGUARD R16 - VIOLENCE AND
OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. THE DARK TOWER M.
DESPICABLE ME 3 PG- VIOLENCE. HAMPSTEAD PG.
WIND RIVER R16 - VIOLENCE, SEXUAL VIOLENCE,
OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE & CONTENT THAT MAY
DISTURB. CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS G. DIARY OF
THOMAS
AND FRIENDS THE JOURNEY OF SODOR G. THE
EMOJI MOVIE TBC. TWENTY TWO M. IT R16 -
VIOLENCE, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE AND HORROR.
CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS G. THE MIMIC TBC. 6
DAYS RP13 VIOLENCE & OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE.

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This Way North at the Wunderbar tonight.
BARETTA: Friday 7pm - Live
music; 10pm - DJ Vlad.
Saturday 9pm - DJ Double
Header feat. Danny III & Dox.
BECKS SOUTHERN
ALEHOUSE: Saturday 9.30pm
- Inside Out.
BILL'S BAR: Thursday &
Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat
Karaoke.
BISHOP BROTHERS
PUBLIC HOUSE: Sunday 3pm
- Blackie.
BLACK HORSE: Saturday -
Mickey Rat’s Karaoke.
BLUE SMOKE: Sunday 3pm -
Sunday Sit Down Get Down
Series feat. Emily Fairlight &
Fraser Ross, suggested Koha $10
adult/$5 students.
BROUGHAM: Saturday 8pm -
Jenlin’s Karaoke.
CARLTON: Thursday 9pm -
Mezzanine. Friday 10pm -
HeadRush. Saturday 10.30pm -
Smashbox. Sunday 4.30pm -
Quiz. Monday 5pm - James
Lyndsay. Tuesday 6pm - Open
Mic Night. Wednesday 8.30pm -
Assembly Required.
CASA PUBLICA: Friday 9pm -
DJ Dwight Caldwell. Saturday
9pm - Ash-S.
DUX CENTRAL: Friday 5pm -
Emerson; 9.30pm - Big Rig.
Saturday 2pm - Matty Smith;
9.30pm - Izonik. Sunday 2pm -
Sunday Jazz Sessions.
EMPIRE: Thursday 9pm - DJ
Graves. Friday 9pm - DJ
Yahtzel. Saturday 10pm - DJ
Phase. Sunday 10pm - DJ
Spinal.
FINNEGANS, PREBBLETON
TAVERN: Friday - Trad Jam
Session.
GBC (GARDEN BAR CAFE):
Friday 6pm - Sima & Vaeia.
HORNBY WMC: Friday 7pm -
Home Grown Country, tickets
$15/door sales $20. Saturday
7.30pm - The C-Bay Band
(downstairs). Friday & Saturday
8pm - Drags to Bitches Revue,
tickets $40, (upstairs).
HORNCASTLE ARENA:
Tickets @ticketek.
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
7.30pm - Showbiz ‘Sister Act’.
Sunday 4pm - Showbiz ‘Sister
Act’. Tuesday, Wednesday
7.30pm - Showbiz ‘Sister Act’.
Tickets @ticketek.
JANES BAR: Saturday - Live
music. Sunday - Live blues.
Wednesday - Open Mic Night.
MACKENZIES BAR: Friday -
Mammoth. Saturday - Shiver.
Wednesday - Karaoke.
MAK TAVERN: Thursday 7pm
- Jam Session. Friday 9pm - Flat
City Brotherhood. Saturday
9pm - Mammoth. Sunday 3pm
- The Elevators.
MICKY FINNS: Thursday 8pm
- Flat City Brotherhood.
NEW CITY HOTEL: Saturday
- Megahertz; When Pets Attack!;
Die Glitterkinder, $5 entry.
PIERSIDE CAFE & BAR,
NEW BRIGHTON: Friday -
Karaoke with DJ Chick.
Saturday - Brothers Grimm.
RACECOURSE HOTEL,
SOCKBURN: Friday 7pm -
Code Red.
RICHMOND WMC: Friday
7pm - Anthony. Sunday 3pm - I
Alone.
ROCKSTAR PIZZA: Thursday
7.30pm - Brendan Foster. Friday
- Stoutfellows. Saturday - The
Elevators. Sunday 5.30pm -
Acoustic Series feat. Shayna
King. Wednesday - Blues Jam
with Andy Genge.
SAS CLUB: Thursday 7pm -
Jo’s Karaoke.
SHOWBIZ, SISTER ACT,
ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL,
GLOUCESTER ST: Thursday,
Friday, Saturday 7.30pm; Sunday
4pm; Tuesday, Wednesday
7.30pm. Tickets @ticketek.
ST MARY’S PRO-
CATHEDRAL,
MANCHESTER ST:
Wednesday 1.10pm - A Weekly
Feast of Music feat. Inveigles
duo (David Mueller-Cajar &
Saba Charles, French
Horn/Paino), $10 & $5 entry.
STOCK XCHANGE
SHIRLEY: Friday 7pm -
Unhinged.
SULLIVANS IRISH PUB:
Thursday - Boiling Billy Friday
9pm - Topia. Saturday 9.30pm -
Willie McArthur. Wednesday
7.30pm - Open Mic with Willie
McArthur.
TEMPS BAR, HORNBY:
Thursday 7pm - Jam Session
(gear provided). Friday 8.30pm -
No Secrets. Saturday 8.30pm -
End Game.
THAI CHEFS, SUKHU
TIGER, RICCARTON:
Thursday to Wednesday 9pm -
Resident DJ & Karaoke.
THE BOG: Thursday 10pm -
Good Company. Friday 7pm -
Bobby Lee; 11pm - The Corner
Sounds. Saturday 11pm - Good
Company. Sunday 5.30pm -
Black Velvet acoustic. Monday
8pm - Restless duo. Tuesday
7.30pm - The Jameson Session.
Wednesday 8pm - Open Mic
Night.
THE CRAIC IRISH BAR,
RICCARTON: Thursday -
Willie McArthur. Friday - Andy
Page. Saturday - Soul Cage.
Wednesday - Karaoke with DJ
Chick.
THE CUBAN: Thursday
6.15pm - Antony Pickard.
Friday 8pm - Antony Pickard.
Saturday 10pm - Latin Party.
THE DIRTYLAND: Friday - DJ
Jamie Hetherington. Saturday -
DJ Greg Allen.
THE FITZ SPORTS BAR:
Friday - Sign of the Firebird.
Saturday - Picking at the
Remnants.
THE MILLER: Thursday 7pm -
Avon City Rock & Roll. Friday
9pm - Reckless duo. Saturday
9.30pm - Don’t Tell Mama.
Wednesday 8pm - Karaoke with
Lance.
THE PIANO: Tuesday 7.30pm -
Music Alive feat. classical,
chamber, vocal and
instrumental works,
THE WAVE BAR, NEW
BRIGHTON: Thursday 8.30pm
- Karaoke. Friday 8.30pm - DJ.
TREVINOS BAR &
RESTAURANT,
RICCARTON: Friday - Eddie
Simon. Saturday - Reckless duo.
TWISTED HOP,
WOOLSTON: Friday 7.30pm -
Graham Wardrop.
WOOLSTON CLUB: Saturday
7.30pm - Natalie Elms.
WUNDERBAR LYTTELTON:
Thursday 7.30pm - This Way
North with Jed Parsons & his
friends, $15 entry. Saturday 9pm
- The Nudge ‘Dart Arts’ album
tour, tickets $20+bf at utr.
Tuesday 7pm - Open mic.
CHRISTCHURCH CASINO:
Friday 7pm - Sly Manhatten;
10.15pm - Marcel. Saturday
4.30pm - Page 28; 9.15pm -
Smoothtalk. Sunday 5.30pm -
Natalie Elms.
CHRISTCHURCH FOLK
MUSIC, IRISH SOCIETY
HALL: Sunday 7.30pm - Open
Mic, $5 entry.
CLADDAGH IRISH PUB,
FERRYMEAD: Thursday -
Open mic. Saturday - Live
music.
COASTERS TAVERN:
Saturday - Live music.
Wednesday - Open Mic Night.
DARKROOM: Thursday - Little
Fang with Sex Beard. Friday
7pm - No Material Allowed #10;
9pm - Sanctuary presents Dark
Disco 5. Saturday 7pm - Feather
Unsure; 9pm - Irie Sessions
#018.
DEJA VU NIGHTCLUB:
Friday - Pyjama Party feat. Eddy
C; NFX; Henri Loader; LXTZ,
free entry till 12am.

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NEW BRIGHTON MARKET
Saturday, 10am-2pm, New Brighton
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MT PLEASANT FARMERS’
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Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm,
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LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET
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THURSDAY AND FRIDAY,
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HELL OR HIGH WATER
– CHRISTCHURCH ARTS
FESTIVAL
When are we adults? How do you
make a really good sandwich?
How do we prepare to take the
reins of the world? Hell or High
Water captures the hopeful rage
of an in-between generation
through cutting edge theatre and
drum and bass music. $15/$10
123 Victoria St
FRIDAY, 2PM
BUILDING A CULTURE OF
CONSENT
Hear what young people think
in this lively discussion. It’s the
opening session of the National
Council of Women’s annual
conference, which will explore
how to achieve a gender equal
New Zealand.
Rydges Hotel, Latimer Sq
FRIDAY, 5.30-8.30PM
SPECTACULAR SPACE AND
SCIENCE NIGHT
Explore a range of amazing
activities for the whole family. See
the country’s only driverless bus,
catch a Tesla X vehicle, and make
your own spacecraft with Rocket
Granny. Face-painting, space
treasure hunts, telescopes and
more. A fun evening out for the
whole family. Tickets $10/$5
Fendalton Open Air School,
168 Clyde Rd
FRIDAY, 6-11PM
NOT HAMLET UBU NIGHT
Ubu and his friends, Hamlet,
Ophelia and the Ghost, invite you
to a pre-election party. Leonard
Cohen, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell,
The Beach Boys, Neil Young, The
Who, Roxy Music, PJ Harvey and
Roy Montgomery will provide
musical commentary throughout
the evening. The night will
combine theatre, music, film and
hospitality. $10
The Gym, Christchurch Arts
Centre
FRIDAY, 7.30PM
A LYTTEL LOVED FASHION
SHOW
Head along to see Lyttelton’s latest
spring creations on the catwalk.
Be inspired by beauty stalls from
local businesses. All catwalk
outfits and selected pieces from
The Garage Sale shop will be on
sale on the night. The money
raised will go towards Lyttelton
Primary School and community
support group, The Garage Sale.
Tickets will be $10 at the door.
LAF, Oxford St, Lyttelton
SATURDAY, 10AM-12.30PM
COMMUNITY PLANTING
DAY
Join the Travis Wetland Trust
and the city council’s regional
park rangers for a planting day.
The plants, donated by Trees for
Canterbury, will extend the dry/
coastal forest adjacent to the
Beach Rd entrance to the wetland.
Bring along family, friends and a
spade. Barbecue lunch.
Beach Rd car park, Travis
Wetland
SATURDAY, 10AM-1PM
LINCOLN FARMERS AND
CRAFT MARKET
Visit the picturesque township of
Lincoln and browse the stalls at
the local farmers’ market. Fresh,
local produce, artisan goodies
and crafts will all be available.
Lincoln Green, beside the
library
SATURDAY, 1-5PM, SUNDAY
10AM-4PM
NZ ALPINE GARDEN
SOCIETY SPRING SHOW
Catch two days of displays,
including alpine plants, daffodils,
rhododendrons and other
specialised plants. There will be
unique plant sales tables, raffles
and more. $5 entry.
Woolston Club, 43 Hargood
St
SATURDAY, TWO SHOWS
FROM 3PM AND 7.30PM
A CAPPELLA
EXTRAVAGANZA
The Christchurch City Chorus is
proud to bring world champions,
The Westminster Chorus, and
LoveNotes, to Burnside. Go
along and hear the thrill of live a
cappella singing. Also performing
will be the Christchurch City
Chorus, Malestrom, Cashmere
High Girls’ Barbershop Chorus,
The Vocal Network, L’Attitude,
Aftershock!, The Plainsmen and
Slovenian Gospel Trio. Tickets
available through Ticketek.
Aurora Centre for
Performing Arts, cnr Greers
Rd and Memorial Ave
SUNDAY, 10AM-1PM
‘SHE LOVES GOLF’ LAUNCH
Want to try your hand at golf?
This free event will suit you.
There will be special giveaways,
including t-shirts, range balls
and golf tips. Entertain the kids
with the SNAG inflatable driving
range and mini-putt. There will
also be fun competitions for the
men.
Riccarton Park Golf
Complex, Steadman Rd
SUNDAY, 10AM-2PM
MARKET ON THE FRONT
LAWN
Head to the fresh country air of
Yaldhurst on Sunday. Enjoy fresh
coffee, bread, fudge and honey
with Dorothy’s Pop Up Tearoom
and stalls which will include
clothing, jewellery, books, vintage
and retro-collectibles, soap, linen,
homeware and toys.
280 Hasketts Rd, Yaldhurst
SUNDAY, 2PM
NEERLANDIA CHOIR 35TH
ANNUAL CONCERT
The Dutch Choir of Christchurch
will stage its annual concert
this weekend. Tickets can be
purchased on entry for $5 per
person.
Hohepa Musical Auditorium,
23 Barrington St

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