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The Star Thursday July 11 2024 6 NEWS City council advertises for new CEO THE CITY council has started advertising for a new permanent chief executive to replace Dawn Baxendale, who quit in November. In a job advertisement posted to Seek NZ on Tuesday, the council detailed its expectations for the role. The expected salary is yet to be finalised. But in 2023 Baxendale was earning $548,548. Following her departure, Mary Richardson was named as the interim chief executive. The job advertisement states the city council is seeking an experienced chief executive with “unquestionable integrity” to lead 3000 staff members and work with mana whenua. “The mayor and councillors are looking to appoint a chief executive . . . with vision and a passion to do the absolute best for the region’s people, communities and economy.” A big challenge will be implementing the Long Term Plan within budget. “Effective management of the council’s financial performance is crucial, as is the need to champion climate change initiatives both within the council and throughout the community.” Applications for the role close on July 28. Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Henchmen resurface in Chch ONE OF the city’s oldest motorcycle gangs appears to be resurfacing. Patched Devils Henchmen have been seen on Christchurch streets in recent weeks, after many years of invisibility as the gang scene evolved and changed over the decades. Said Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Johnson: “The Devils Henchmen MC have been part of the domestic gang scene for a long time. “As natural attrition occurs, gangs need to recruit to maintain or increase their influence. “Police constantly monitor and assess the risk of all gangs, including the Devils Henchmen,” he told the NZ Herald. It’s understood their numbers remain low, still probably in single figures. Former members of other high-profile gangs are involved, the Herald reported. Police are keeping an eye on their activities. “While I won’t comment directly on police intelligence or prevention activity, changes in gang numbers, location or visibility are always of interest to us,” said Johnson. The Henchmen formed in 1973. In the mid-1970s, the fledgling collective of young men was involved in a war with the Epitaph Riders in Christchurch that led to stabbings, guns, beatings, pad raids, and Molotov cocktails. A violent, long-running enmity with rivals the Road Knights MC sparked up in the early 90s, in Timaru with car and firebombs, armed home invasions, shootings and drive-bys. It was gang warfare once described by police as “wild west stuff”. Over recent decades, the feared gang had been based at a fortified, spacious two-storey gang pad on the outskirts of Timaru. But in May last year, armed members of the Rebels MC gang stormed into the rival Devils Henchmen’s renowned clubhouse and booted them out. The Henchmen were forced to leave behind several motorbikes and a Rebels flag – a Confederate flag with a grinning skull and 1% symbol – was draped from the top-floor balcony. The Rebels painted over logos, ripped out all Devils Henchmen insignia and memorabilia, even, it’s understood, chiselling out the gang’s name from tailor-made wooden bar leaners. But a week later, after reports of high tension, even gunshots, police raided the gang pad and found several stashed firearms. BACK IN TOWN: Patched Devils Henchmen have been seen on Christchurch streets in recent weeks, after many years of invisibility. Below – the Henchmen going for a ride in the 70s. Open Days 18 and 19 July from 10am till 2pm. Join us for our Open Days at Woodcroft Estate on 18 and 19 July from 10am to 2pm. Explore our beautiful homes at 38 Kendon Drive, 1 Beech Place, 28 Kendon Drive, and 7 Beech Lane. These four “as-new” properties have been refurbished to a very high standard and are available for tour. Discover the wonderful features of our community, including community gardens, a bowling green, a pavilion, library, dining and function areas, a petanque court, and a secure environment with amenities close by. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a private tour at your convenience, please contact Corinne on 021 292 1141. We look forward to welcoming you to Woodcroft Estate Lifestyle Village. 34 Kendon Drive, Rolleston
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