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ANDREW KING

The problematic Riccarton Bus Lounge is consuming so much city council staff time it has delayed a report for a Merivale bus stop.

Traiteur of Merivale owner Maarten Loeffen (inset) asked the Fendalton-Waimairi Com-munity Board to look into mov-ing the bus stop on the corner of Aikmans and Papanui Rds early last year.

He said the footpath was crowded with bus users prevent-ing people accessing his shop.

A report was due at today’s board meeting, but city council staff said they are too busy dealing with the problematic Riccarton Bus Lounge to get it done.

Earlier this month 30 youths were involved in a disorder at the lounge sparked by an earlier assault where a teenager was attacked from behind and had his jaw broken – police ar-rested three people.

City councillor Jamie Gough said it was a poor response from staff.

“It is disappointing to say the least that we are having to deal with this can’t do attitude with respect to time frames for something that is ultimately pretty trivial,” he said.

But the city council transport operation manager Steffan Thomas said while there were other staff members who could do the job – they had their own workload to manage.

“When a staff member is

required to react to an urgent or serious issue that is seen as a priority then this may have a programming impact on the deliverability of other planned work,” he said.

Mr Loeffen said he does not have time to continue to chase the city council for what he thinks is a simple fix.

“I could do it myself . . . just move the sign further down the road and the problem would be solved,” he said.

Since the opening, the Ric-carton Bus Lounge has received five complaints about personal safety and 10 reported incidents regarding anti-social behaviour.

Mr Thomas said once the lounge was “established” the amount of time dedicated to it would drop.

AFFECTED: When two or more buses park at the bus stop outside Traiteur of Merivale, on the corner of Aikmans and Papanui Rds, they block traffic coming out of Aikmans Rd and during peak usage the footpath becomes jammed with bus users.

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Avice Hill Arts & Craft Festival

Sunday, February 7, 11am- 3pm.

Up to 50 craft stalls offering a range of quality products, food stalls, live music, children’s entertainment plus free have a go activities.

Entry is free.Avice Hill Reserve, 395

Memorial Ave

Anthony Harper Summer Theatre presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Starts February 3 and runs through to February 21.

Wednesday to Friday at 7pm. Weekends 2pm and 7pm. No shows Monday or Tuesday.

Gather together the fam-ily, pack a picnic basket and blanket, and head down for a cheeky and nostalgic adaptation of this wonderful classic book. From Kansas to Munchkins, The Wicked Witch to the Cowardly Lion to Dorothy and Toto, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is a comedy to delight the whole family.

Admission is free.

Riccarton House grounds, 16 Kahu Rd, Riccarton.

The Garden City Garden Competition

February 6 and 7 Here is one for the diary, the

Garden City Garden Competi-tion will be held by the Christ-church Beautifying Association on Waitangi weekend.

Whether they are residential, commercial, retirement homes, hotels, motels or if the efforts of the gardeners are worthy of a trophy, they can all be entered. A presentation night will be held on March 15. The gardens are only judged from the street.

Entries are available from garden centres. Free. Competitors can also enter by phoning president Ron Andrew on 332 8128 or Brian Lovelock on 323 5426.

Laughter ClubSunday, February 7 from

11am-noon.Laughter yoga employs no

humour, jokes or comedy and participants are invited to laugh for no reason at all. Anyone can do it. Laughter is a form of exer-cise. The group makes eye con-tact while taking part in a series of playful laughter exercises, including breathing and gentle stretching. After a short while the laughter becomes infectious and genuine.

Admission $2.Scottish Society Hall, corner

of Edgeware and Caledonian Rds.

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February, 12-14 from 9am.Christchurch welcomes Touch

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Provinces to the junior nationals in Christchurch for the first time ever. Provincial under-15 and under-17 mixed, boys and girls teams will battle it out over three days to see who takes away the national title in each grade.

Entry is free.Hagley Park North.

SparksSaturday, February 13 from

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with the Christchurch Sympho-ny Orchestra. They will perform classics including Moon River, Blue Danube Waltz and the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet with appearances by Amanda Atlas, Jennine Bailey and Mark Vanilau and will conclude with a

spectacular fireworks display to Tchaikovsky’s Marche Slav.

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MAN ARRESTEDA man was arrested after police were called to an address in Bish-opdale. Noise control was called to the property in the early hours of Tuesday morning and had to return around 7am after more complaints about loud music coming from the property on Charnwood Cres. He was arrested and charged with pos-session of a dangerous weapon. He will appear in court next week.

TRUCK HITS CYCLISTA cyclist hit by a truck on Tuesday was lucky to escape serious injury. The man in his 50s was struck by a truck at the intersection of Avon-head and Withells Rds around 7.30am. St John sent an ambulance to the scene and treated the man for minor injuries.

BUS THROUGH FENCEOne person was taken to Christ-church Hospital with minor inju-ries after a bus crashed through a fence in Papanui on Wednesday. St John sent an ambulance to the scene at the intersection of St James Ave and Harewood Rd around 6pm to take the person to hospital.

THREE-CAR CRASHA man was taken to Christchurch Hospital with minor injuries after a three-car crash in Russley on Wednesday. St John sent an am-bulance to the scene on Dinton St around 2pm. They took the man in his 70s to hospital.

ANDREW KING

A Harewood resident, who suffers from respiratory problems, is fed up with battling the city council to get five silver birch trees cut down.

Peter Webb has fought since March to get the trees cut down.

He said layers of “bureau-cracy” means he has been suffering while waiting for the city council to decide whether or not to get rid of them.

There are two trees on the berm outside his property and three others from Crofton Re-serve that border his boundary.

He has medical documenta-tion that he has given to the city council, which states his respi-ratory problems can be directly attributed to the trees.

“We have a 39-year-old special needs daughter and her [respiratory] condition would improve if the trees were re-moved as well,” he said.

Last month the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board finally agreed to get rid of three silver birch trees in the reserve due to them being in poor health.

They are yet to be cut down.Mr Webb said the remaining

two have to go too and he can-not understand why the board will not agree to get rid of them all.

Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach fought the city council from 2009 until 2014 to get silver birch trees outside his Merivale property to be

removed.He said the trees made his

family ill.Board deputy chairman Da-

vid Cartwright said Mr Webb’s situation is not straight forward.

As the trees are healthy the cost of removal falls to the resi-dent who wants them gone.

But Mr Webb said his medi-cal certificate should trump all other considerations.

“We certainly believe that the community board has the ability to remove trees based on medical grounds. So they should do it.

“There should be an over-rid-ing moral obligation to people over trees.”

Mr Cartwright said he would do all that he can to pursue the matter and get a speedy resolu-tion for the Webb family.

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey said allergic reaction to silver birch trees can affect health.

TIRED OF WAITING: Harewood resident Peter Webb suffers from respiratory problems because of several birch trees that surround his property and just wants them gone. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN

Birch tree battle frustrates

Have your say If trees need to be removed

for health reasons should the complainant pay for the removal or should it be paid for by the city council? Email

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Respiratory problems ongoing while long wait for tree removal decision

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People respond to the Nor’West News column by Environment Canterbury which said a short-term solution to waterfowls polluting Kerrs Reach is a cull of canada geese. We asked if people would support a cull.

Karen Lesley Arrowsmith: NO IT ISN’T!!! But maybe someone could look into the amount of effluent from dairy farming that is pouring into the water-ways in Canterbury instead? Why is cull-ing the only answer? Surely there has to be another solution in the 21st-century?

Carolyn Fraser: Leave them alone, poor birds. So they poop in the river well so do our ducks. Woopdy-doo. Go row somewhere else.

Pauline Harper: Most definitely, the geese are a pest, get rid of them.

Bruce Denton: They are canada geese, that suggests they are an introduced pest so, lets cull and eat them – they don’t taste too bad.

Sherron Bielski: If they don’t like the excrement, they could row elsewhere.

Peadar Maguidhir: No houses along there now, time for cull days.

Brian Lee: Ask yourself what native species have they pressured/displaced? If any yes please!

Judy Colwell: Canadian geese are a pest and not native to New Zealand. Cull them they are dirty and greedy.

Caleb Blaine: Canadian here! Leave my birds alone! ....Eh?

Dael Sutton: Aren’t the rowers doing it for the exercise? Pushing through that should be good for them.

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Recently I saw a very good friends dog Riley, a 6 year old Boxer cross, who presented because his mum had recently spotted a mass in the front of his chest. On first glance, you would think it was not serious but experience has told me that all lumps have the potential to be malignant and its best to identify what we are dealing with before a planned surgical excision.

Riley is an awesome dog and a real “child substitute” to my friend. He has the BEST life, hiking up hills, mountain biking, running, swimming in lakes and holidaying around the South Island. He is spoilt and he knows he’s number 1 and so handsome. I think if he could talk he would. Lola and Riley really enjoy a good play together. Would be fair to say Riley has the life of riley!!!

The lump wasn’t large but Riley had started scratching at it. It was raised and red and the size of a marble. At McMaster & Heap we would always suggest a fine needle aspirate (FNA) to determine what cells the mass is comprised of. A FNA requires no sedative and can be done in a consult. It is a quick, simple, cheap test and can reveal a lot.

Riley was admitted and a FNA was looked at under the microscope by our vet Kate. Kate felt it was most probably a benign tumour, but couldn’t be sure so

it was felt that wide surgical margins were the best option and to send the mass off for pathology once excised. Riley coped superbly under the anaesthetic and woke up wagging his tail and singing a song to us all on his padded trampoline bed. It’s hard not to fall in love with him.

The pathology report revealed the mass to be a Benign Follicular tumour (trichoblastoma). The tumour was benign and the margins were clear. Great news for Riley.

We would always recommend finding out what a mass is before we surgically remove. It aids in planning the surgery, formulating a treatment plan and aids in prognosis.

The nastiest masses are often the smallest and pop up suddenly. If malignant, they often spread rapidly to the major internal organs causing death. Dealing with a small mass is

always the best option. Often the “lets wait and see” approach isn’t the best.

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ANDREW KING

The Papanui Village Business Association is fed up with vandals ripping out trees and destroying planter boxes they have installed.

The group put in the boxes with small trees and mondo grasses along Harewood and Main North Rds to help spruce up the area after the earth-quakes.

But vandals have snapped off the trees, ripped out the grass and damaged the boxes.

PVBA secretary and owner of Petticoat Lane Costume Hire Gabrielle Heath said the tree planted outside her property had been snapped twice already.

She said the likely culprits were people walking home after a night out.

“The PVBA has to generate the funds to now replace these damaged trees and grasses,” she said.

Each tree costs between $80-$90.

She said getting the planter boxes was a long and arduous

process and the end goal was to improve the look of the area, not give vandals another thing to destroy.

“We just want to improve the area and make it a vibrant place for business. It has really come away after the earthquakes, there was a lot of vacant places, but now it is the place to be,” she said.

The PVBA was set up post earthquake with local businesses

creating a fund to make im-provements to the area.

Shirley-Papanui Community Board deputy chairman Aaron Keown said it was just opportu-nistic crime.

To combat this Mr Keown suggested changing what was in the planter boxes.

“Put a rose in there, lets see them grab that, or a boysenberry plant, it is edible and it can defend itself.”

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CAR OFF ROADA woman was taken to Christ-church Hospital on Sunday with serious injuries after a car crash in Avonhead. St John was sent to the scene at the intersection of Montclare Ave and Avonhead Rd around 4.30am after reports of a car going off the road. They found the woman in a serious condition and took her to the emergency department.

MOTOR-CYCLE HITS POLETwo people were taken to Christchurch Hospital on Sun-day after the motor-cycle they were riding hit a power pole. St John sent two ambulances to the scene around 5am at the corner of Madras St and Edgeware Rd. A woman was taken to hospi-tal in a serious condition and a man was taken with moderate injuries. CAR PARK CRASHSt John responded to two inci-dents at the Pak’NSave car park in Northlands on Sunday. The first required a woman in her 70s to be taken to Christchurch Hospital around 3.30pm after suffering moderate injuries in a two-car crash in the car park. A second incident required St John to send an ambulance to assist a teenager who had fallen off his bicycle around 8.30pm. St John took the boy to hospital in a moderate condition.

FUNDING SOUGHTTwo applications have been made to the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board for funding. The Harewood Table Tennis Club has put in an application for $2000 from the board’s dis-cretionary response fund.

It has requested the money to subsidise its open night on Mondays. Christchurch Boys’ High School has also put in an application for funding. It has asked for $300 from the board’s youth development fund for Russley resident Nathan Chong to attend the China study tour held from April 2-17. The China study tour is designed to offer the opportunity for students to be immersed in Chinese language and culture and gain an understanding from a personal perspective. The major activities while the students are in China are divided into three categories; visiting, practising, and experiencing.

LETTER ON TRAFFIC The Shirley-Papanui Community Board has been asked for traffic calming measures to be looked at for Stapletons Rd between Randall St and North Avon Drive. Drivers are reportedly speeding down the road making it dangerous for children. The board will discuss the issue at its upcoming meeting on Wednesday.

SNAPPED: Trees in the planter boxes paid for by the Papanui Village Business Association have been targeted by vandals, as well as the mondo grasses planted around the trees.

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Hi Graeme, tell me a bit about yourself?

Well I was born, bred and educated right here in Christ-church. I went to Cashmere High School.

Who was your best mate at high school?

I had three or four of them Eric, John, who lives in New Plymouth and he still surfs, and Bill are the ones I still have con-tact with to this day. I still catch

up with them even though they are scattered

all through the country.

What did you and your mates get up to?

We were all pretty into surfing so we would pack into my Aus-tin and head to the beach and surf all round the peninsula. We would do a bit of rough camping pretty much anywhere there was water. I wasn’t the best surfer but I had a board or two, it’s just something you did with your mates.

Do you still surf to this day?(Laughing) I was what they

call a beginner boarder, and I stayed like that the whole time. I don’t still surf today.

Tell us about your family?I am married to my wife

Maureen with three children. We just celebrated our 40th wed-ding anniversary up in Nelson, where we got married. I met her through mutual friends.

She also works in the disability sector. My kids are now all over the place. Tim is an architect in Auckland, Simon, well he is here in Christchurch and works as an IT systems engineer. Then our daughter Sophie lives in Melbourne. She was a paediatric nurse but is now at home with our first grandchild, which we are very

excited about.Did you have any siblings? I have a sister, Joy Patricia

who was intellectually disabled after she got meningitis when she was young, so I spent a lot of time caring for her.

What was it like caring for your sister?

I was supporting my sister from the age of eight into my teens and there was no commu-nity support and a great deal of judgement.

People back then did not have an understanding of what an intellectual impairment is and how to treat people with them. Most people in the community, because she was normal looking, expected her to act normal. So I guess that allowed me to have a true understanding of the challenges and pressures that a child with an intellectual impairment and associated behavioural issues can bring to families. There is more support today however, we have a long way to go to have all members of our communities value diversity.

Was caring for your sister the drive behind you getting into special education?

Allenvale School principal Graeme Daniel has been a voice for people with disabilities since he was young, and this year was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work in special education. He speaks with Andrew King about standing up to a salesman for a person with disabilities at an early age, caring for his sister and the issues he feels need to be addressed

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strong feeling to be a voice and advocate for people who are different. I have been fortunate to have national roles where I can make a difference such as the president of the Special Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand. I have felt like that ever since I was a very young person. I stuck up for people who could not stand up for themselves and I have continued to do so throughout my career.

Do you have an example of you standing up for someone early on?

One that stands out was when I was at a fair at St Martins School. I would have been around the age of 10 or 11. I was waiting in a line to get something and the seller ignored a request from a person with a disability. He looked straight past them and started to talk to me. So I made it clear that was not acceptable. Well he ended up coming to our house to complain to my father about how rude I was. My father was supportive of what I had done.

Have you always worked in schools?

Most of my career has been in

special education. I started off at Kingslea, now Te Oranga in Burwood, then I was the principal of the Christchurch Boys’ Home School. That was a school for young men with issues in their life with most of them having already been before the courts. I moved onto the Halswell Residential College as associate principal, then became principal for more than a decade. I was appointed to Al-lenvale School by a commissioner in 2008 after the school had gone through some tough times.

What were some of the chal-lenges of getting the school back on track?

The biggest challenge was getting the school’s credibility back into positive light in the community. It is a school full of outstanding staff so that was easy.

Now that you are at Allenvale School, is it a role you enjoy?

Very much so. With the other roles it is great when you get to a stage when your views are accepted and welcomed. I am a firm believer that every child should have the ability to get an education and at Allenvale, we make it happen. It is a great place to work, we have great staff that are hugely committed and focused on what they do.

The learning outcomes are really great.

What do you do to unwind?I put a huge amount into my

work, I do a bit of reading, but that is professional. I don’t really do much outside of work.

What was it like to be awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit?

Very humbling would be the word. I had to think if I would accept it or not. In the end I decided I would for two reasons. I hoped it would raise the profile of the disability sector and also to say thank you to my family for putting up with me while I have put all this time and effort into my career.

What are some of the issues you think needs addressing around people with disabili-ties?

There is still a lot of judgement in the community today, I call it the myth of the caring society. There are to many people in the community say we don’t mind people with disabilities getting out into the community as long as they don’t live next door to me. Once we change that then it will be a nicer place for us all.

Thanks Graeme, it has been a pleasure talking to you.

AT WORK: Graeme Daniels presents Allenvale student Nicola Danby an award at last year’s prize-giving.


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Ilam resident Philippa Lane gives her thoughts on changing the national flag.

We are the first population in the world to have the op-portunity to choose its national flag – don’t waste it.

A national flag should iden-tify our location, recall our past, and inspire us.

We need a one-glance image, allowing easy identification by those unfamiliar with it, in low wind conditions or when it ap-pears in small print, such as on lists of participants at various international events.

Otherwise our prime minis-ters will continue to be seated under the wrong flag at in-ternational meetings and our athletes to be embarrassed on the podium.

To me, our present flag links us to a bygone era – it says that we are a colony of Britain in the Southern Hemisphere.

The new option does so much better.

Black signifies pride and

strength, and bright blue our clear atmosphere and the Pacif-ic Ocean which we all crossed to get here. White is for peace and the land of the long white cloud, and the red Southern Cross shows our geographical location.

Would the absence of the Union Jack be disrespectful of the sacrifices of those who died ‘under the Union Jack’?

I think not.The silver fern is depicted on

the tombstones of all Com-monwealth War Commission graves, forms the lapel pins of RSA personnel who have served their country, and has long been part of the uniform of New Zealand military per-sonnel.

It is etched in our memories of great victories, martial and sporting, conjuring up emotions

of grit, guts and genius.It honours our past and in-

spires our future.In my opinion, the Kyle

Lockwood design does the bet-ter job of satisfying the greatest number of New Zealanders at any one time.

The unique New Zealand silver fern, with its single multi-pointed leaf spreading upwards, represents our people of all ancestries growing on-ward into the future.

To quote Ian Mune:“We stand by Australia like

two kids going to school, our flags almost identical and both looking backwards, still acknowledging our parents. We’re grown-ups now. Let’s buy our own clothes.”

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Children from a local holiday programme were the first to use the Belfast Skate Park after its official opening.

The skate park opened on January 22 in Sheldon Park with children from the Belfast Community Network holiday programme skating through ribbon.

Shirley-Papanui Community Board chairman Mike Davidson said it was great for the young people in our ward.

“If I wasn’t so rusty, I might even have broken out my old skateboard over the weekend,” Mr Davidson said.

Mr Davidson said the skate park adds an important com-ponent to the final stage of the Sheldon Park redevelopment.

“With the pool, the school, the wonderful Belfast network community building, the at-tached community garden as well as the new playground and fitness equipment; the skate park really makes this an attrac-tive and important hub for our local young people,” he said.

City councillor Pauline Cot-ter, who has been involved with the project both as a city councillor and as a community

board member, said it is hugely satisfying to see the project completed.

“It has been a long time com-ing and although the earth-quakes put a little bit of judder bar in the way, the wonderful work of the project team com-bined with essential input from youth themselves and a focus from the previous and current community board, means it’s all go now and that’s a great result,” she said.

In 2010 the Sheldon Park playground fort was ending its useful life and no longer complied with playground standards.

The city council and com-munity board began looking at renewing it, working with and listening to the community to find out what they wanted.

Two workshops were held with local youth which included 17 members of the Belfast Com-munity Network Youth Group between the ages of eight-14 and 12 members of the Belfast School Leadership Group be-tween the ages of 12-13.

“This gave local kids an op-portunity to see a range of play items during the workshops. The participants told the project team what they liked and what they didn’t,” Mr Davidson said.

CIRCUS DAY: Sanisha Beardsmore learns to use more than one hula hoop with the help of the Christchurch Circus Centre. The Belfast Community Network had three tutors from the centre come out and teach around 30 kids how to juggle, perform acrobats, use hula hoops and balancing boards. Children and Youth Programme co-ordinator Ashleigh Tootell said they were amazing. “They work so well with the kids, especially teaching them acrobatics, which was one of the kids’ favorite activities these holidays,” she said. The weather played ball too so the kids learn the tricks of the circus trade out in the park. It was the first time the holiday programme had used the circus tutors but it will not be the last time. “I thought we would try something different and paid off. We will definitely be using them next year,” she said.

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INTO IT: Kids from the Belfast Community Network rolled through the ribbon to signify the opening of the Belfast Skate Park in Sheldon Park. PHOTO: PAULINE COTTER

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Over the past few years members of the Redwood Playcentre have worked hard to get heatpumps in-stalled in their Dunedin St building to replace the old ceiling mounted radiant heaters.

Finally the dream came true with three brand new Mitsubishi Hypercore heatpumps installed at a cost of almost $15,000.

The new heatpumps are just the beginning for the playcentre where members already have plans under way for updating the outdoor area this year.

The project was made pos-sible with the help of a $5000 Canterbury Community Trust grant as well a support from the Canterbury Playcentre Associa-tion and huge fundraising efforts from past and present playcentre families.

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Christchurch Boys’ High School played against the Canterbury Magicians in an off-season hit-out.

The Colts XI played a 50-over match against the Canterbury women’s team at Burnside Park on January 24.

Magicians coach Mark Lane who also coaches the school’s first XI team and set up the

game as preparation for the Magicians’ up-and-coming games against the Otago Sparks.

CBHS cricket co-ordinator and coach of the Colts XI Rob Smith said the game was a great experience for his young players in spite of losing the match.

“The guys were pretty excited, it is basically a first-class game for them against the top women’s side in the province.

“For our guys who are in year 10, 14-15-year-olds, to be playing against adults is a big deal,” he said.

Smith said it was discussed at the end of the game for the potential for it to be a regular fixture.

“It would be great to see it each season, continue to give our guys an opportunity to play against some of the best players from the region,” he said.

EXPERIENCE: Christchurch Boys’ High School Colts XI played against the Canterbury Magicians at Burnside Park on January 24. Back from left: Curtis Millard, Andrew Pickering, Hunter Rowe, Gus Mowat. Front from left: Olly Lewis, Kobe Beecroft, Regan Sheahan, Tom Sutherland, Jonty Fleming, Ryan Sheehan, Jackson Pauling, Will Smith.

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Jacqui Ruth came frustratingly close to breaking a world record at the recent Canterbury Long Course swimming championships.

The former Rangi Ruru student was born with achondroplasia, otherwise known as dwarfism which means her spine is smaller than the nerves it hosts, and as a result her nerves are compressed.

Competing in the S5 category,

Ruth swam in the 1500m, the first time it has been attempted in her category and swam a time of 31min 41min 75sec.

However, with the event held at Moana Pool in Dunedin, the pool did not have the required certification for the time to be made official.

St Andrew’s College student Quinton Hurley, won a gold in the 13-14 boys’ 400m and 200m freestyle and in the under-14 1500m.

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No column last week while I was away on leave. Notable during that time was Thursday a week ago where up to 20 people were affected in a building in Clarence St, Addington, by the fumes released by a sealer painted the night before on to concrete.

While it was apparently unpleasant, it appears nobody suffered any lasting harm.

A Burwood resident called the Fire Service to his house on Sunday where a lithium-ion bat-tery on charge had ignited. By the time our troops had arrived the occupant had put the fire out himself. This is the type of bat-tery widely pub-licised as causing fire in hoverboards. Thankfully the Burwood incident occurred during daytime and is a timely reminder that these things can and do go on fire. It is probably advisable to avoid leaving them on

charge overnight.It is also highly advisable to

have working smoke alarms that will give you early warning if things are going wrong. This week’s lousy weather was com-pounded on Wednesday in Carl-ton Mill Rd, where a water main burst flooding a very localised area. The St Albans crew used a portable pump to direct as much water as possible away from entering houses and an electrical substation in the area.

Finally a smoking power pylon reported on Mt Pleas-ant last Friday turned out to be workmen waterblasting. At least that made the job easy for Woolston’s fire crew. It’s a change from fog being reported as smoke anyway.

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Heat oven to 180C.Cut tomatoes inhalf.In bowl, whisktogether vinegar,olive oil, garlic,thyme, salt andpepper; gently mixin tomatoes.Transfer toovenproof dish,turning tomatoescut side up beforebaking 15 minutes.When tomatoes arecool enough, remove skinsbefore returning to baking dish.Sprinkle tomatoes with nuts andcheese. Return to oven and bakeabout 10 minutes, or until cheeseturns golden and bubbly.Serve as bruschetta on sliced,toasted Italian bread or as a sidedish to fish and meat.

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As Richard Hopkins of Physiotherapy Associates on Wainoni Road points out, it’s not so long ago that if we

wanted to change the channel or answer the telephone, we had to get up to do so, and that’s a good thing.

Nowadays, our lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary, and with a heightened awareness of how dangerous sitting all day at a desk can be to our health, Richard says that increasing activity levels by even a small amount is essential. “Some of the most potent drugs known are produced by our bodies, why not take advantage of them?” Endorphins released when we exercise trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to morphine, giving a positive and energising outlook on life.

“Make it one of your New Year resolutions,” he suggests. Richard and his colleague Wendy Cooper recommend taking baby steps to begin with and building up activity levels. There are plenty of ways to put this

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Visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz and register online today or contact [email protected]

For football in the North East of Christchurch come to Parklands United Sports Club. The football section caters

for players from First Kicks(4-6 yr olds) through all junior grades, Mens PDL, Senior Divisions 6 to 1, Masters Football and over 45’s. We have a particular emphasis on Girls/Females football and boast a full range of teams for female football from Girls 10th grade to Women’s PDL, Women’s Div 2 and Women’s Premier League. Parklands United players are regularly recognised in Canterbury representative sides from 11th Grade to the Mainland Pride.

Parklands United is firmly focussed on our players, their families and the local community with our clubrooms on Queenspark Drive open each Saturday night of the season. These evenings are strongly supported by our members with parents and senior players keen to see and applaud all junior Player’s of the Day as they are presented to the club.

Parklands United welcomes new and existing members and invites to you to register Online now via our website, or come to our registration days on Feb 10th, 13th & 14th. For more information visit our website www.parklandsunited.co.nz

We currently have 1 NZ football fern in Meikayla Moore, an NZ U-20 women’s

player in Una Foyle and an NZ U-17 player in Rebecca Lake, plus players in US colleges, all who currently play or have played for the club in our youth development programs. On the boys side, we are well represented with Canterbury Utd.

One initiative the club is rolling out this year is the filming of Junior and Youth games. This is being done to allow youth players to create a personalized video library to send to U.S colleges and National League teams. For the juniors, they will be able to watch the game with their parents and analyse themselves in relation to the playing style of the club

Our philosophy is about nurturing and developing players and coaches to be the best they can be. For aspiring players, we aim to help get them to the NZ U-17 National teams, US scholarships National League and beyond.

Burwood AFC Coastal Spirit FCWelcome to the 2015

football season.

Christchurch United

FC TWENTY 11 – SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY Parklands United

Play Football with Nomads United AFC in 2016

Christchurch United is a football club with a rich history, winning 6 National titles and

winning the Chatham Cup 6 times, along with wins in English Cup and the Mainland Premier Football League.

Christchurch United has also had number of senior players represent New Zealand as well as a number of juniors. Players such as Danny Halligan, Ryan Nelsen, Alan Stroud and Ben Sigmund to name a few.

With the best registration fees this side of Christchurch, Christchurch United is an exciting, positive football club catering for all ages from 4 year old first kicks to our senior teams including our Women’s team and Sunday Men’s League.

We are proud to announce the appointment of Cvetan Ivanov (Tsetso), as our Senior Men’s Head Coach this season. Tsetso brings extensive coaching knowledge and skills base which is going to benefit the squad and club immensely. An exciting season follows, so watch and support this team. He has coached both in New Zealand and overseas at a high level.

Along with this, the Christchurch United Men’s Squad will be training and playing at the International quality fields of the Christchurch Football Centre at Yaldhurst Rd – a real bonus.

Pre-season training/trials for the 2016 season for First Team and Reserve squads has begun, and are running Tuesday & Thursday nights with a 6.30pm start/Sharp. Squad members are required to attend, and new players/hopefuls are welcome to attend and try out for a spot with the mighty Rams in their 2016 campaign.

The 2016 season is shaping up to be a busy one with the annual battle against Mid Canterbury for the Tony Fleming Trophy being held in Christchurch. In addition a number of teams will be involved in various tournaments throughout the year.

The first event for 2016 will be a Club Day which is being held on Sunday 14th February between 11:00am – 1.00pm at our clubrooms - Spreydon Domain (Domain Tce). Registrations can be made, along with purchases of club gear & merchandise from Soccer Direct.

Keep informed of updates via our website www.christchurchunited.co.nz and our Facebook pages.

Nomads United is one of the oldest and largest football clubs in Canterbury and

is committed to making sure all members enjoy a quality club football experience. Nomads United is based in north-west Christchurch at Tulett Park offering an affordable participation opportunity for all to enjoy.

Nomads’ has a very strong junior membership and is a fun, vibrant club that supports all players regardless of age, ability and gender with a number of girls teams. Nomads United members share a genuine

love of football creating a great environment to further develop your skill set on the pitch. Nomads United provide numerous training opportunities throughout the year as well as offering a great junior programme for players new to football.

There are always club activities to be involved in throughout the season that not only players but families, friends and club supporters can enjoy

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Sian on [email protected] or 027 202 1574

We look forward to seeing you on Registration Day on the 14th February 2015 at 2pm.


Play Footballin 2016All Age Groups WelcomeFirst Kicks - 6yrs and younger

Fun Football 7 & 8 YearsJunior Football 9-12 YearsYouth Football 13-19 YearsSenior Football 20+ Years

Masters Football 35+ & 45+

Register now via our club webpagewww.papanuiredwoodafc.co.nz

or email [email protected]

PAPANUI REDWOOD AFC

Positions also available for Coaches,Managers, and Clubroom Volunteers in this

family orientated football club.

Football for everyone from 3 years to over 45's

COASTAL SPIRIT F.CNUTURING & DEVELOPING POTENTIAL

VISIT WWW.COASTALSPIRIT.CO.NZ OR CONTACT PAUL 021 734 353 TO FIND OUT MORE

BE PART OF IT

PLAYERS WANTED

FULL TIME STAFF TO GIVE YOU A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE

WITHOUT THE HIGH COST

For all grades from First Kicks to Masters, Competitive and Social leagues.

To register visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz and click on the links.

We will also have information sessions on Wednesday 17th February (6.00-8.00pm) and

Sunday 6th March (10.00-12 noon) at our Clubrooms - Upper Riccarton Domain, 92 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton.

And for those young players wanting to start playing now you can also register for our;

FC TWENTY 11 Summer Football Programmes & Skills Centres – for boys and girls aged 5-15.

For Dates, times and prices and to register visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz

For more information contact our Football Development Manager Mario Hofmann

[email protected]

New Players and Coaches

welcome

FC TWENTY 11

Where it all started for All White Aaron Clapham and Football Fern Meikayla Moore

At the clubrooms, Clare Park,Burwood Road

Sunday 14th February 10.00am-12.00pmMonday 15 February 6.30pm—8.00pm

New junior players, we need to sight proof of age (birth certificate, passport or Plunket

book)For more details see our website

www.burwoodafc.co.nz

REGISTRATION DAYS

JUNIOR COACHES REQUIREDPlease fontact the Secretary

Mark Tolchard, 383-2035

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Advertisement sponsored by Christchurch United Supporters Housie, every Wednesday 7.15pm at

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Registrations are open for the 2016 season

Register online at www.christchurchunited.co.nz or come to our Registration on

Thursday 11th February, 6-7pm & Sunday, 14th February

11am – 1pm, Spreydon Domain Clubrooms

Eftpos & internet available.

Parklands United sPorts ClUbFootball Registration Dates 2016

Wednesday Feb 10th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Saturday Feb 13th 10.00am to 12.30pm

Sunday Feb 14th 11am to 1.30pmFootball for all ages

First Kicks (4-6 yr olds) All junior mixed grades,

(FunFootball to 18th Grade) Senior Football from Div 6 to PDL & Div 1

Masters and Over 45’s.Football for Females is a Speciality

including 10th, 11th, 13th & 15th Grades, Womens Div 2 Social

WPDL and Women’s Premier League.Contacts:

Senior Football Ryan Bodger ph 3833650 Junior Football Roger Welsh ph 383-1616

Register Online NOW at www.parklandsunited.co.nz

Who: Junior, Youth & Senior playersWhen: Sunday 14th February 2016

Time: 2pm – 4pmWhere: Tulett Park, Claridges Road,

Harewood

NOMADS REGISTRATION

& FUN DAY

There will be many fun activities including football games, skills, a bouncy castle and

a sausage sizzle

Or Register online at www.nomadsunitedafc.sportingpulse.netFor any enquiries please contact Sian on

[email protected] or 027 202 1574

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Emerging research has shown as many as 50 per cent of older adults and as many as 25 per cent of younger adults are deficient in vitamin B12.

Scientists at Rush University Medical Center found those most deficient in vitamin B12 to have the smallest brain mass and the lowest scores on tests measuring short-term memory, concentration and brain performance.

Another study showed that older people with higher levels of B12 in their blood have bigger, healthier brains, and score higher on cognitive tests than those with lower levels. Yet another recent landmark study showed that B12 supplementation slows the accelerated rate of brain shrinkage and declining cognitive function.

B12 is essential for energy production, cell health, regulation of mood and sleep cycles, nerve health and repair, and prevention of homocysteine, a serious cardiovascular risk factor that is known to cause damage and

plaque in the blood vessels. It can also increase the chances of a stroke. Harvard researchers found a 34 per cent decrease to risk of vision loss in a study of participants aged 40-plus, who were supplemented with B12. Another study linked a higher risk of hearing loss in subjects in their 60s who were low in B12.

The reason so many people lack B12 appears to be our body’s ability to absorb it, declining with age as the digestive system becomes less efficient. Anti-reflux medication and other drugs further reduce B12 absorption. The good news is B12, in the form of methylcobalamin sublingual tablets that are dissolved in the mouth and passing thru the digestive tract, have been shown to effectively raise B12 levels in the body.

Further detailed information is available from the natural health advisers at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. We are always happy to help!

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The reason so many people lack B12 appears to be our body’s ability to absorb it, declining

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At about 5.30pm on March 17, 1926, a Bristol Fighter F.2 (right) crashed in the grounds of the Methodist Children’s Home in Chapel St.

The aircraft came to rest about 10m from the children’s dining room.

The pilot, Captain Frederick James Horrell, and a Wigram mess steward, Thomas Lewis Reid, were killed while Lieutenant A. Turner survived.

Captain Horrell was an experienced pilot and was undertaking a refresher course in flying the aircraft.

Lieutenant Turner was acting as an observer and Mr Reid had accepted a last-minute invitation to accompany the two in what was expected to be a short flight.

The reason for the crash was never established.

Evidence presented at a subsequent inquiry showed that the pilot had com-pleted a loop and was attempting to repeat this manoeuvre when the aircraft spun out of control and crashed.

The coroner found that no blame could be attached to the pilot or to the air force (the engine was considered to be in good condition) and that the cause could be attributed ‘to an accident’. (Press, May 13, 1926).

However, the whole incident had al-ready acquired some notoriety for a rea-son other than what seems to be a rather superficial inquiry into its cause.

In its edition of March 25, NZ Truth’s reporter had developed a more sensation-

alist angle.The report claimed that the downed

aircraft was descended upon by nearly 200 souvenir hunters who ignored the directions of a plain-clothes constable and proceeded to strip the wreck of anything that could be broken off and taken away.

“Like ghouls or carrion crows these souvenir fiends battened on their prey and gorged their morbid appetites to repletion . . . the exhibition was a dis-grace to the city of Christchurch.”

The Press contented itself with quoting a mechanic as saying that ‘they left only the engine’ and then noted that overnight, that too, also disappeared.

At the inquest, a boy from the Method-ist orphanage appeared as a witness to the event and confirmed that there were about 200-300 people there.

The coroner then asked what could be seen as a leading and loaded question, ‘…and they swarmed about?’

The boy agreed and then in response to the question ‘Did they take away pieces of the aircraft while you were there?’ answered ‘Yes sir.’

The moral outrage expressed by NZ Truth may have been overdone but the aftermath of the crash was hardly Papanui’s finest hour.

Fighter plane crashes into grounds at children’s home

Papanui’s past


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The team at Hoon Hay Rest Home understands that and offers a welcoming and obligation-free tour of their stunning, purpose-

built facility on Anvers Place. “Visitors are welcome without an appointment,” says Deb Campbell, manager. She is available on-site, Monday to Friday, for visitors and weekends by appointment.

Hoon Hay Rest Home is part of the well-established, family-run Golden Healthcare Group, and provides a peaceful environment for its residents. Built in 2012, it is a safe, secure home for no more than 40 clients, each with a private room and en suite. All rooms are on the ground floor so that residents have easy access to beautiful, sheltered courtyard gardens as well as spacious, modern communal spaces. There is an atmosphere of calm, so important for those with dementia.

The dedicated and qualified team of specialists is headed by innovative new manager Deb, with many years’ experience in aged care. “We’re privileged to be able to provide the best care we can for our residents,” says Deb.

Find them at 19 Anvers Rd, visit www.goldenhealthcare.co.nz or call 03 3789 7825.

In fact, many have found it to increase fat loss by two to three times greater than normal. Televison programme Dr Oz has said it is the most effective and

fastest working natural supplement to support weight loss.

Even without exercise and diet changes, many have found it beneficial, although even better and quicker results are often obtained with extra exercise and an improved diet.

The extract of this amazing fruit is called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) or CitriMax. Research has shown HCA to help suppress the appetite, reduce cravings, feel fuller for longer, increase energy levels, help prevent fat from being made and stored in the body, increase lean muscle mass, increase serotonin levels in the brain that help control mood and sleep (great for emotional eaters), improve cholesterol levels that may help reduce the chances of strokes and cardiovascular disease, help prevent sugar spikes as well as other health benefits.

It is considered a very safe supplement (although check first if you are on medication) as it has been used for centuries as a flavouring agent and digestive aid.

To obtain reliable results, it is important to take a product that contains a standardised extract of 60 per cent HCA, and also take the recommended amount as used in the clinical

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An extract of a small pumpkin-like fruit called garcinia cambogia from India and Asia has shown itself to

greatly assist weight management and overall health.research. Some supplements also contain ChromeMate, a well-researched form of niacin-bound chromium to help improve the results even more.

Further information and advice is available in-store at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. Call in and talk to our naturopath and medical herbalist or one of our helpful natural health advisers. We are always happy to help!

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Finding a suitable home for a loved one with dementia can be a tough decision for families to make.

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Can we help you or someone you support?

Disability Information Service – a ‘one stop information service’ which offers unbiased advice to assist people navigate their way to organisations or services that can provide them with support or advice.

Aspire Canterbury Shop – shop online or call in to our shop at 314 Worcester Street and view our range of easier living products We also hire out wheelchairs, ramps and walkers.

Total Mobility Discounted Taxi Service – a scheme which provides 50% discounts on taxi journeys to eligible people in the Christchurch area who, due to health conditions, are unable to access public transport. Contact us for more information on 03 366 9093 or visit our website.

New Mobile Service – Fun interactive presentations of our information, services and easier living equipment. We come to you! To book our presenter to speak to your group call Shannon at numbers below or email [email protected]

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Use it or lose it

This equates to 16 per cent of the population. Arthritis is not just a condition of the elderly. More than 50 per cent of those with a

diagnosis are aged 15 to 64.You can still lead an active and positive

life with the right treatment and support. Arthritis New Zealand is the national organisation focused on raising awareness, advocating for those with arthritis and providing advice and support.

Exercise has proven benefits in terms of reduced stiffness, improved mobility and reduced pain. Comments from participants in Arthritis New Zealand’s exercise programmes include:• “I feel fitter and have more energy.”• “I feel more positive about myself.” • “I have less pain in my joints.”• “I’m more mobile.”• “I’m taking less drugs (pain killers).”For information on land-based, water-

based and stationery bike-based exercise (PEDALL) programmes in Christchurch, (and the many other services we offer), please phone Arthritis New Zealand on 0800 663 463, or visit our website www.arthritis.org.nz.

There are more than 620,000 people in New Zealand living with a diagnosis of arthritis.

Arthritis New Zealand is grateful for the support from Canterbury DHB for these exercise programmes. Their support means that there is no charge to participants.

At the centre of the McKenzie Lifestyle Village is the brand-new McKenzie Leisure Centre. This multipurpose complex has

everything to meet the social and leisure needs of residents and their invited guests. It includes:• An indoor heated swimming pool with

spa pool alongside.• A fully equipped gymnasium sporting

exercycles, treadmills, rowing machine, etc.

• The library is stocked with hundreds of books, a computer and the daily paper.

• A well-appointed crafts room for those residents keen on arts and crafts.

• A multifunction room with comfortable seating for meetings, cinema or chapel.

• The main lounge offers a big-screen TV, cosy gas fireplace, comfortable seating, bar area, pool table and dart board for your enjoyment.

• Alongside the lounge is a kitchen and dining area. The latter can be used for indoor bowls or tai chi, zumba, etc.

• A consulting room is available for health services.

• A hairdressing and beauty salon.• Outside amenities include a bowling

green, petanque rink, mini golf, putting green and a children’s playground.

Further from the Leisure Centre, there are garden allotments, workshop (aka men’s shed) and caravan, and campervan parking.

For further information Ph 03 693 8340

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Exercise is good for our health – and it is good for people with arthritis too

Get into exercise with our choice of classes:

Land-based exercise Once a week for 16 weeks of gentle exercise and education for arthritis

Water-based exercise Twice week for 10 weeks at Burwood Hospital pool for exercise and education for arthritis

Pedall Twice a week for 6 weeks of exercise on stationary bikes and education for arthritis in the lower limbs

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Do your children lack self-confidence, or perhaps have so much energy that they need an outlet for it? Development

through drama is the ideal approach to teach confidence and channel youthful energy while building self-esteem.

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in New Zealand for 32 years. This highly regarded worldwide programme helps students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their potential by acting confidently and speaking clearly. This unique self-d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m m e helps achieve invaluable life skills. The confident, articulate child makes friends easily, accepts challenges and new directions. Confident children become well-rounded adults.

Our fully qualified teachers are trained in the Helen O’Grady Drama system. They ensure each child is encouraged

and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills. Three terms of the year cover the self-development programme and in the fourth term, all

students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London e x a m i n a t i o n s as an option for those who wish to pursue an

international qualification.Our safe, structured learning

environment values student individuality and encourages team building. Most importantly, it’s great fun, too!

Enrol now, phone 0800 161 131 and visit our website www.helenogrady.co.nz.

HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE

Life skills programme for children

The Zero Fees Scheme ContinuesThe smart career move is- “Train for a Trade”

The Southern Institute of Technology Christchurch campus offers a range of education possibilities for those looking for a trade’s qualification.

Home of the Zero Fees scheme, SIT will cover your tuition fees, all you pay are the direct material costs for your course.

The Christchurch Campus in Hornby offers high quality, widely recognised programmes within related industries that lead to realjob opportunities.

There is a great range of courses available, including hairdressing, beauty therapy, automotive engineering, collision repair, refrigeration and air conditioning, electrical

engineering and construction.

In addition to the trade’s courses, SIT offers training in project management, mental health support work, personal training and group fitness.

All courses are NZQA approved and students are eligible for student loans and allowances.

SIT has a proven record of students moving into employment or apprenticeships. Our pre-trade courses are structured around apprenticeship requirements, and students leave with a significant head start totheir careers.

Courses for 2016 are filling fast and demand for affordable trades training is high.

To find out more, discuss options or tour the facilities, call 0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883), go to www.sit.ac.nz or visit the campus at 60 Waterloo Road Hornby.

New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

The Design and Arts College of New Zealand (D&A) has been helping students pave their way to careers in the Creative

Arts for more than 30 years. With seven disciplines to choose from, D&A offers students a rewarding study experience that focuses on providing the industry with work-ready graduates.

Currently a group of D&A Fashion Design students are working towards a 10 piece collection of garments culminating with a runway show to showcase their work. Students are given the opportunity to design, pattern-make and construct garments as well as select and style models

for photoshoots and runway, including hair and makeup. As part of the project, students participate in a photoshoot and create a digital portfolio of their work that can be used when seeking employment.

D&A is currently accepting enrolments for the February 2016 intake of the Diploma in Fashion Design along with the Foundation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Makeup Design and Production, and Contemporary Photography programmes of study.

For more information about how to launch your creative career, call 0800 50 88 50, visit designandarts.ac.nz or text CREATIVE to 2878.

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Drama Classes for ChildrenHelping children develop social

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Fun Classes for 5-17 years

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Come and discuss your 2016 study options with our team

Tuesday 2 February, 5-7pm

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0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883) www.sit.ac.nz

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For Bekah Taylor being a mum has always been a full-time job. However Campus Connect has given her a new perspective on

how it is possible to mix motherhood, study and work. When she did decide to go back to study, Campus Connect was the perfect choice. “I didn’t even look for other courses, I chose Campus Connect immediately. It is just around the corner in Bishopdale Mall and it looked like a great choice.”

Besides Bishopdale, Campus Connect also has campuses in New Brighton, Madras Street, Hornby and Rangiora, making it very accessible to the public.

Bekah studied CPIT Aoraki’s Computing Course for Free. Studying while raising a son can be complicated, but the flexibility of the course made it easy she says;

“The great thing about the courses at Campus Connect is that they are self-paced. I could choose my own hours and pace, which allowed me to work around my son’s schooling. It made it super easy.”

Class times at Campus Connect are scheduled four to five times a day. You can choose the sessions that suit you, and change them weekly depending on your other commitments. Because of this flexibility Bekah was able to finish the Level 2 and 3 certificate in only 4.5 months.

The Campus Connect programme opened doors for Bekah. She developed her skills, which have created new opportunities. She has recently begun teaching at Campus Connect herself.

“It feels different to be on the other side, but I love helping students to achieve their goals. Some students are quite apprehensive. I help them to get confident behind a computer and that feels great.”

But being a teacher doesn’t stop her from studying. Later this year Bekah will start Campus Connect’s MYOB-course, to work with online accounting software and a Diploma in Tertiary Learning & Teaching (DTLT), a Level 6 workplace-based programme for practising classroom teachers.

When Bekah started her first course at Campus Connect, she didn’t expect it would change her life so much.

“I wanted to wait for my son to get a bit older to start working again. Fate decided otherwise. I got a phone call and went to an interview. And look now, I have a fantastic job with fantastic colleagues and students”

To learn more about Campus Connect visit www.cpit.ac.nz/campus-connect or phone 0800 24 24 76 for more information.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH CAMPUS CONNECT

The difference a social worker makes

Social work holds a pivotal place in society. It is not always the most visible of professions, but across the community, health and NGO sectors,

social workers are helping society’s most vulnerable people – children, the elderly and people who face various challenges in their lives.

Social workers use a great deal of empathy and analytical skill in this work. In fact, these are the key attributes of social workers, says CPIT Aoraki Social Work Programme leader Raewyn Tudor.

“Social workers are diverse, but generally they need empathy – to understand someone else’s reality – and to work in a multi-faceted way. A social worker must analyse a situation to understand what is going on for the client

and what is happening in their environment. Then they can take action to effect positive change.”

Developing these skills takes practice and CPIT is unique in placing social work students in work experience from the first year of study. The students spend time with social workers in the field and develop their understanding of social work – and of themselves.

This is another key attribute, Raewyn says. “Social workers practice reflecting on their

own background and how their experiences influence their assumptions. We provide many opportunities to help students develop these skills. We also work with Te Puna Wanaka (CPIT Aoraki’s Māori and Pasifika department) to encompass bicultural practice skills and work within Treaty of Waitangi principles.”

Alongside working with individuals, groups and communities, social workers advocate for change; to improve society for all of its members through influencing policy and legislation and challenging societal assumptions.

While social work is challenging and varied, it is also deeply rewarding.

“You feel that you are making a difference. You can make a huge improvement to someone’s life; or effect a small policy change that impacts positively on many people. For someone drawn to this work, that is very satisfying.”

CPIT Aoraki’s Bachelor of Social Work, is now a four year programme, which gives greater scope for hands-on experience, and is NZ Social Workers Registration Board approved.

For more information visit www.cpit.ac.nz, ring 0800 24 24 76 or call into our Madras Street campus.

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The Zero Fees Scheme ContinuesThe smart career move is- “Train for a Trade”

New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

Tertiary education provider Vision College is moving to Hazeldean Road over the summer break.

Campus principal Gary Taylor said, “Having operated out of an earthquake-damaged building in Manchester Street for some time

now, we are delighted to have found the perfect building and location.”

The new building, on the south side of Hagley Park, was recently vacated by Deloitte, and will be fully furnished and equipped by the time of the first courses starting on the second of February.

“Education is the key to getting a good job now,” says Taylor, “and we can boast outstanding outcomes from our programmes. By way of example, 88 per cent of our web development and software engineering graduates from our four nationwide campuses get great jobs in their respective fields.”

Vision College is also well-known for its counselling degree, as well as the highly successful Early Childhood teaching programmes, among others.

Taylor says, “I know one of the key features that attracts students to us is the smaller class sizes and personal level of tuition. We are very much a tutor-lead provider with a lot of one-on-one tuition given. There are a lot of students that like that environment ahead of large lecture theatre style.”

A separately branded component of

the operation is TrainMe, which will also relocate to the new building. TrainMe offers free foundation level programmes to those aged 16 to 19. The two courses on offer for a February start are the well-named the #Ultimate Career Taster

and Security Forces Training. The #Ultimate is designed for those

who don’t want to go back to school and would like to get credits towards NCEA and experience a range of career options, including getting their driver’s licence. The

Security course is very popular with those wanting a career in uniform such as the military, police or security industry, being a very physically challenging course.

More details can be found at www.visioncollege.ac.nz.


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Sunset in paradise 9 sections left on Kapuka Lane, Kennedys Bush1500m² to 3983m² and priced from $349,000 to $495,000

Here is a special opportunity to build your own mini estate in the boutique subdivision of Kapuka Lane, set in Kennedys Bush. Each

section will offer commanding views of the rural country side and winery below. Each site has been designed with care to protect the view from the building platform and with the spaciousness of each site, you can select where to place your new home to ensure maximum sunshine with maximum views. This is a chance to have a taste of country life with city living benefits. Kapuka Lane consists of 11 sections (two of which are sold, with a third one under offer), each having a gently sloping building platform and facing to bask in the evening sun. The majority of the sections are gently sloping, with the larger sections that have a steeper part still retaining a large potential easier sloping area to build your home. Ranging in price from $349,000 to $495,000 and in size from 1500m² to 3983m² and each title issued, immediate possession is available to give you the opportunity to begin your new dream home.

The covenants to build are not onerous but sufficient to ensure that your investment to build in such a high quality area is protected, while offering scope in design and style of your new home. Each site has services to the boundary, and the lane itself is well lit to provide security for the residents. Day-to-day requirements are taken care of with a quick trip to the shopping centre at Halswell, and with the new medical centre at the Longhurst

Subdivision. Halswell Primary school is an easy five-minute drive or perhaps a pleasant walk or cycle to and from the school. Getting there and back from your employment is an easy commute along the base of the hills or across to the other side of town via the Southern Motorway. Walk to Halswell Quarry and enjoy the fresh air or cycle along the popular routes to the many cafés in Tai Tapu Township. Maybe you will explore the wineries and café offerings in the area, or stay at home and serve up your own Michelin star meal for your friends from your new kitchen. Then kick back, unwind and finish your evenings off on your deck and watch the sun set in red and orange with a bottle of your favourite wine.

Call now to make an appointment to meet the agent on-site. These will be in high demand so don’t delay. Call Debbie Pettigrew from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) now on 337 1316 or 027 777 0411.

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Join us now by contacting Chris McCulloch on 03 359 6390 or visit www.bupa.co.nz. Applications close Saturday, 6 February 2016.

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ALL HOME MAINTAINENCE & Repairs, building, painting, decks, fences & concrete work, no job too small. All work guaranteed, call Adrian 0800 223 466 for free quotes. North West based.

ANDREWS TREE CARE Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688

BEST BATHROOMS full renovation specialists, LBP, repairs & maintenance ph 03 387-0770 or 027 245-5226

BRICKLAYER. George Lockyer. Over 30 years bricklaying experience. UK trained. Licensed Building Practitioner number BP105608. Insurance work. EQC repairs. Heritage brickwork a speciality. No job too small. Governors Bay. Home 329-9344, Cell 027 684-4046, email [email protected]

BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.

BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

CARRIER LOCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069CLEANER AvAILABLE good rates, efficient & thorough, all household duties, ph Mel 027 502 9289CONCRETE 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- 4605CONCRETE PAvING all smaller drives, patios & courtyards. 30 years experience, call Adrian 0800 223 466 for free quotes. North West based.

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DRIVEWAYSReplace, repair or new. We are a local company

with over 10 yrs exp. We also operate a digger for all other

earthworks.Ph. R.M. Solutions


ELECTRICIANS Call the team at Turned On - plugs, rewire specialists, lighting, LED lighting, downlight repairs, swithcboards. No hot water? 7 day callout service. Free quotes and ideas from the friendly guys at Turned On. If you’re over 90 yrs we’ll change your light bulbs for free. Call Murray 022 6177 275

FENCE PAINTING Staining Quality at a reasonable price. Free quotes. Phone Warren today on 980-1676 or 027 2014713

FURNITURE REMOvALS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313

GAS, PLUMBING, DRAINAGE & HEATING. 24/7 service. Ph Mike Cairns Gas & Plumbing 021 132 8929 or 03 326 7949

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SPOTLIGHT (M)

THE WINTER’S TALE (PG)

THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R18)

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG)

ODDBALL (G)

THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG)

PEANUTS MOVIE (G)

DRIVEWAYSReplace, repair or new. We are a local company

with over 10 yrs exp. We also operate a digger for all other

earthworks.Ph. R.M. Solutions


HEATPUMP INSTALLATIONS. New Year Special, installation. $600 + GST. Heatpump annual service & clean $60. Call Murry at Turned On Electrical 022 6177 275PAINTER AvAIlAblE All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265PAINTER Top quality work, interior/exterior, pensioners discount, free quotes, 30 years experience, I stand by Canterbury, ph Wayne your friendly painter 03 385-4348 or 027 274-3541PAINTING & PLASTERING. Int & ext painting, gib fixing,stopping & skin coating. Exc references. Ph Liz or Greg 027 622 8699 or 03 312 6099PlASTERER Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 + years experience. Ring 0800 387-369PlUMbER For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943PlUMbER ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274-350-231

Trades & ServicesPlUMbER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 960-7673 or 021 112-3492

ROOFING Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email [email protected]

SPOUTING ClEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034

STONEMASON, BRICK & BLOCKLAYER, Earthquake Repairs, Grind Out & Repoint, River/Oamaru stone, Schist, Volcanic Rock, Paving, all Alterations new & old, Quality Workmanship, visit www.featureworks.co.nz or ph 027 601-3145

TREE WORK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759

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UPHOlSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448vHS vIDEO TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655

Trades & ServicesWATERblASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz

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Trades & Services Trades & ServicesWINDOWS & DOORS Joiner 25 yrs experience, Repair of rot or full replacement of sashes & existing windows & doors, Glazing, door locks, security stays fitted, New house installation of doors & hardware, ph Mykle 027 399 1673

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HEREPhone for further details

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MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BEEGEES/ROBBIE WILLIAMSTribute Show

«WHAT'S ON«FRIDAY 5th FEB, 7PM

FRIDAY 19th FEB, 8PM

NZ SINGER SONGWRITER

PERFORMS THE SONGS & STORY OFCAT STEVENS 'WILD WORLD'

with special guest

PRESALE TICKETS $15 / DOOR SALES $20

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RYAN BEEHRE

SUNDAY 28th FEB, 2.30PM

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PAT, BRENDAN &Lil Sis ANNETTE (USA)

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BRENDAN DUGANFAMILY REUNION SHOW

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Lunch & DinnerAll you can eat, 7 days

HAPPY HOUR5PM - 7PM DAILY

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LIVE MUSIC

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ClubBISTROOpen Tuesday

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Open FRIDAY,SATURDAY,& SUNDAY

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FRIDAY SPECIAL:All Grills... $20!

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CLUBPICNIC

AdrenalineRush Extreme

Sunday 14 Feb11am

South BrightonDomain

Beatty St Entrance(Rain Day 21st Feb)

AUTHENTICDISHES ADDED

to celebrate theChinese New Year

With such an extensive array of dishes already on offer at the Garden Buffet Restaurant in Marshland Rd, it's impressive to hear the restaurant is commemorating two special events this month by adding even more dishes to the buffet selection.

Following the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year starts on Monday 8th February with 2016 being the Year of the Monkey.

The Garden Restaurant celebrates the occasion by adding some authentic Chinese dishes added to the evening buffet selection.

Every year Chinese from around the world everywhere celebrate the Chinese New Year. This is very similar to the Christmas celebration in the western cultures. Everyone travels home for this important family reunion event. During Chinese New Year gifts such as red packets (called 'Hong Bao') are normally given from the elders to the youngsters who have not yet married. The content is often money. This is similar to the presents exchanged at Christmas times.

"The celebration starts with a sumptuous meal on the Chinese New Year's Eve. A lot of dishes are served at this family dinner. Eating auspicious foods is a key part of the celebration. Most of the dishes have homonyms (words that sound like other words) with meanings along the lines of good luck, abundance and prosperity," explains Margaret Wong, Garden Hotel manager. "At the Garden Buffet we are celebrating the Chinese New Year by including some traditional Chinese dishes on our dinner buffet from Saturday 6th February until Saturday 13th February.”

Also approaching is VALENTINES DAY. Again, as well as the regular selection of fabulous dishes, the Garden Buffet Restaurant will be supplementing the regular dinner time buffet with some special Valentine's Day fare.

The Garden Buffet Restaurant is located in the Garden Hotel, 110 Marshland Road.

Bookings essential on 386 0088. www.gardenhotel.co.nz Follow us on facebook.


Prices apply from Monday 1st February to Sunday 7th February 2016, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specifi ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

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Sanitarium Weet-Bix 750g Wattie’s Kernel/Cream Style Corn 410g/Beetroot 450g/Flavoured Tomatoes 400g

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Whittaker’s Chocolate Blocks 250g

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Lindauer 750ml (Excludes Special Reserve)

Doritos Corn Chips Party Bag 300g

Asahi/Heineken/Monteith’s Beer 12 x 330ml Bottles

$229each

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