Western News: May 08, 2018

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2 Tuesday May 8 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi from the reporter’s desk CURRAGH’S RD residents are rightly disappointed to have their mailbox and protest signs damaged by a vandals. Everyone has a right of free speech and resorting to damage people’s property was a step too far. Let’s hope future discussion of this hot topic is done in a more civil manner. Also, special mention goes to the family of Christchurch motorcycle racing legend Tommy McCleary, who passed away last month. It has been great to hear your stories in my first week reporting at the Western News and I look forward to hearing more. If you have any stories you would like to share with me, please don’t hesitate to contact me. – Anan Zaki Learning Tree Page 6 Events WESTERN NEWS Learning Tree opens nursery The Halswell Learning Tree has branched out and opened a nursery Make some noise Visit the Maker Space at the Te Hāpua Halswell Centre and make some noise with the digital musical instruments. get in touch GENERAL ENQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 The Christchurch Star Company Ltd PO box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Anan Zaki Ph: 371 0777 anan.zaki@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Alana Powell Ph: 962 8753 alana.powell@starmedia.kiwi Page 9 Sport Christ’s UC Championship claim win Shirley Boys’ High School have suffered an opening round defeat in the UC Championship, losing 27-34 to Christ’s College. Page 11 The best-read local newspaper, delivered to 18,190 homes every Tuesday Templeton, Islington, Hei Hei, Broomfield, Halswell, Oaklands, Westlake, Hornby, Wigram, Sockburn, Church Corner, Ilam, Russley, Hyde Park, Avonhead, Riccarton Park, Riccarton.

WESTERN NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday May 8 2018 3 News McCleary bows out of race aged 87 • By A nan Zaki TRIBUTES HAVE flown in for motorcycle legend Tommy McCleary. Mr McLeary, 87, died on April 26 after losing a battle with cancer. His impacts were particularly felt in Wigram, through his 41-year membership with the Wigram Lions Club. Tommy McCleary Mr McCleary’s wife of 35 years, Judith, described him as a “generous” and “kind-hearted” man. He made a lasting impression on many people across Christchurch, she said. Mr McCleary began riding motorcycles as a 15-year-old and made his competitive racing debut in 1947 at Halkett, west of Christchurch. He enjoyed a glittering career, winning 18 New Zealand championship titles. Mr McCleary also won the junior race in the first New Zealand Grand Prix to be broadcast live on radio, and finished runner up in the senior race. He took off his helmet for the last time in 1966. Post-racing, Mr McCleary served as the president of Wigram Lions Club, as well as club and as district governor. Wigram Lions Club member of 45 years, Jack Tait, said Mr McCleary made a number of contributions to the community and could not single out a standout over the years. Maddie Collins back in school • By Emily O’Connell WEST MELTON teen Maddie Collins has returned to St Margaret’s College after an 18-month break due to health problems. Maddie, 14, was too sick to attend school but has been doing better following a successful kidney transplant in January. Her mother, Sarah Manson- Collins, said Maddie was enjoying being back at school but was finding it tiring. Mrs Manson-Collins said Maddie will attend school Mondays to Thursdays, with Fridays put aside for ongoing hospital appointments. She said they are keeping an eye on Maddie but are pleased her kidney biopsy in March showed no sign of rejection. Maddie and her family were told on January 16 their fiveyear wait for a kidney match BACK TO SCHOOL: Maddie Collins has returned to St Margaret’s College after more than a year off. had been found. They flew from Christchurch to Auckland the following day and Maddie underwent an initial operation and then a second operation to reposition the kidney hours later at Starship Children’s Health. Mrs Manson-Collins said Maddie has a lot of exciting events coming up, including speaking at the Canterbury Bride of the Year event about organ donation. Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Cops first out of the blocks on their e-bikes • By Bridget Rutherford SOME POLICE officers ride horses – but Christchurch cops ride e-bikes. Canterbury’s road policing team is the first in the country to test out using e-bikes while on patrol. Road policing group officer in command Senior Sergeant Kelly Larsen said the team has been trialling two e-bikes around the city. She said the results so far had been positive. “E-bikes are being trialled to help understand the benefits they could offer such as ease of responding to incidents in the central city, as well as extending patrolling areas.” She said police officers in Christchurch, Wellington, Nelson, Auckland and Invercargill already used regular bikes.“ new dollar store open matipo st riccarton rd riccarton mall maxwell st 113 riccarton road monday to saturday 9am-6pm sunday 9.30am-6pm rotherham st clarence st dilworth st WOF $45 .00 • Courtesy cars • Oil changes • Full mechanical repairs • Brake & clutch repairs • Transmission flush service • Tyres & batteries • Petrol & diesel servicing Fitzgerald Motors PHONE 03 349 7813 We’ve shifted now located at Unit 8,193 Waterloo Road, Hornby (6 doors down from our old site) magazine designer clothing New & exclusive Zephyr instore now! Sizes 10 - 26 Windmill Centre, 188 Clarence Street Riccarton, Christchurch Phone 021 686 929 www.magazineclothing.co.nz 19→27 MAY 2018 Innovation that’s good for the world Join us at over 50 Christchurch events, more info → techweek.co.nz #twn18 | #goodfortheworld | #ChChTWNZ18 Presenteds by Principal sponsor Regional partner

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