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4 Thursday November 2 2023 Taking action for tuna • By Sasha Watson PUPILS FROM St Martins School have looked into the health of the Ōpāwaho Heathcote River and the longfin eels – tuna kuwharuwharu – that inhabit it. Twenty pupils, aged seven to nine, were part of a ‘tuna action’ group, which worked with Te Tuna Tāone programme facilitator Jenny Bond. Three students from the group created a video about the long-fin eels and their migration story. “The group spent many of their lunch hours finding content, recording their voices, filming ‘live’ content and editing their video. We are extremely proud of the effort and time they put into creating this video,” said Bond. “The video informs viewers about the impact dirty stormwater is having on our rivers and tuna kuwharuwharu – pollutants like car oils, toxic chemicals, rubbish and dog poo all make the river an unhealthy habitat. “Sediment from increased flooding and the loss of natural wetland habitats also impacts heavily on the health of the river.” Longfin eels are endemic to New Zealand and once every 60 to 80 years, the species migrate across the Pacific Ocean to near Tonga, where eggs are laid and adult tuna expire. The eggs float back on ocean currents to estuaries, rivers, lakes and streams. “(The pupils) would like to be the voice of the tuna, letting people know their unique story and that sadly, they are under threat,” said Bond. The video creators have designed a mural about the life cycle of tuna, its migratory journey, healthy versus unhealthy rivers, and how to improve the health of the river and eels. It can be viewed at https:// tinyurl.com/3pe34eyk The pupils are now finding ways to raise the money needed to for the mural, and a space and an artist for it. • To support the mural, contact Susie Keenan at susiek@stmartins.school. nz Kapa haka brings schools together • By Sasha Watson SEVEN SCHOOLS are about to brave an outdoor stage, at the Kahukura Maunga Teitei Kapa Haka Festival, for a celebration of culture and talent. Kahukura is a collaboration of 7 schools including Somerfield School, Cashmere Primary, Sacred Heart School, Addington School, West Spreydon School, Thorrington Primary, and Christchurch South Karamata Intermediate. “Each year we host a kapa haka performance named Maunga Teitei where each school performs a variety of cultural items,” said Somerfield teacher Daniel Caigou. “This started as a kapa haka event but over the years has included a wider range of performances from other cultures represented in our schools.” This year, Muanga Teitei is being hosted by West Spreydon school on Wednesday from 6 to 7.30pm. “It is an opportunity for our students to aim high, and challenge themselves to be brave and perform to our community. COLLABORATE: Each year seven schools come together for a kapa haka performance named Maunga Teitei, where each school performs a variety of cultural items. It started out as an outdoor performance so that anyone and everyone could attend without restrictions,” said Caigou. “This way we don’t require a large costly venue which would force us to sell tickets to cover our costs, instead the whole whānau can come along and enjoy.” Families are welcome to bring a takeout tea or a picnic, meet some other families from around the area and enjoy a variety of cultural performances. “Maunga Teitei derives its name from the Māori whakatauki, Whāia te iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei,” said Caigou. “Seek the treasure that you value most dearly if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.” Key Wilsons Road Hornbrook Street Opawa Road Construction area Brougham Street Opawa Road Traffic flow Ensors Road N Night works on Brougham Street in November Opawa Road intersection Orion is installing a new 66kV underground power cable at the intersection of Brougham Street and Opawa Road from Monday 6 November until early December. The traffic management will change as work progresses. Follow all signs and instructions from our crew. To do this construction work safely, traffic management will be in place at night from 6pm until 6am, seven days a week. • Brougham Street will have a lane open in each direction • No travel on Opawa Road across Brougham Street • Left in left out access only at Opawa Road and Brougham Street Please expect delays and allow extra time for your journey. Thank you. PHONE 0800 363 9898 haveyoursay.oriongroup.co.nz We’re strengthening our electricity network
Thursday November 2 2023 5 Filipino choir showcase a ‘second family’ affair • By Sasha Watson “A SLICE of paradise” is how the Musika Filipinas Aotearoa choir is described by soprano singer and choir member, Elle Ballado. She has been in the group since 2021 after her family moved from the Philippines to New Zealand during the pandemic. Said the 23-year-old Woolston resident: “I was excited to be a part of the group . . . It’s like being a part of a second family. “Being welcomed into a group of like-minded people reminds me of home and my culture and heritage. I think that many immigrants, especially Filipinos, feel lonely.” Ballado said her parents were also members of the choir. “Finding a tight-knit community helps reduce homesickness and reminds them they are not alone,” said the third-year Canterbury University student. Elle Ballado Choir members will celebrate Filipino TALENT: The Musika Filipinas Aotearoa choir will be celebrating Filipino culture and talent in the Musika’t Kultura concert on November 11. culture and talent in the Musika’t Kultura concert, which showcases original music, folk, traditional, disco, pop and modern love songs. The showcase will be conducted by Robert Ty, who moved from the Philippines to New Zealand in 2009, and has been teaching music to children and adults for about 15 years. Said Ty: “I enjoy it because you can develop knowledge of the different sounds in music. Filipinos are great at imitating sounds – which is quite a talent.” Ty has been conducting the Musika choir for about a year, and this will be his first time performing as the musical director. Said Ty: “This concert is also a celebration of the members’ hard work, dedication and artistic growth throughout the year. It is a moment of personal pride and accomplishment.” Held at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre on November 11 the concert will be MC’d by Plivia Alaba and also includes performances from the Class Act Barbershop Quartet, the Canterbury Japanese Choir, Ritmo Pilipino and others. The event starts at 1.30pm and tickets are available online at Eventbrite – $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12. Zonta awards CASHMERE HIGH School students featured prominently in the Zonta secondary schools sports awards. Meghan Baker (above) won most outstanding achievement in a single sport for girls, and Ben Mclauchlan took out the contribution to sports administration (boys). Meghan has had an excellent season of cycling. She was a winner in all her races at school and club level and was the overall U19 women’s champion. The judges said Meghan stood out because of her ability to ride successfully on the road, track, time trials, keirins, madison and wheelraces. She was the first-ever female to win the Harcourts 4 Seasons Realty Wheelrace at the South Island championships, She also won five events at the national track championships. She was selected into the New Zealand team for the junior world track championships in Colombia. Ben received his award as a rugby, touch and basketball referee. Said the judges: “Ben is an outstanding young referee in multiple codes. He is very professional in the way that he conducts himself and always commands respect from all players. Ben is passionate about refereeing and is always keen to develop his craft through accepting multiple appointments during the year across all three codes.” There were 149 nominations from 22 schools, which the judges whittled down to 91 finalists. The Zonta Club of Christchurch South organises the awards. RARELY AVAILABLE Spacious one-bedroom apartment with access to your own garden space. Designed to make living easy Contact either Rhonda on 027 507 0521 or Russell on 03 332 6343 at Chatswood SUPPORTIVE CARE AVAILABLE throughout the village CHATSWOOD RETIREMENT VILLAGE 60 HAWFORD RD, OPAWA | PHONE 332 7323 | WWW.CHATSWOODRETIREMENT.CO.NZ
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