NorWest News 11-05-15

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The amount of graffiti in Merivale has dropped, but it is bad news for neighbouring Fendalton.

A survey to record where taggers are operating in the city has shown that tagging in Fendalton is on the rise.

The suburb recorded its high-est number of graffiti in four years increasing from 25 last year, to 50 this year.

In Merivale, numbers peaked in 2014 rising up to 107, but have dropped back down to 62 this year.

Other suburbs in the nor’west areas showed graffiti numbers dropping.

Redwood showed a significant decrease, dropping from 580 in 2013, to 289 last year and dropping

further to 127 this year.St Albans and Edgeware had the

highest recorded number of graffiti with 391, dropping from 428 last year.

The data was gathered as part of the Annual Graffiti Scan which took place in February.

It was the fifth city council scan completed, and is done yearly as a snapshot of the graffiti and to track trends within the city.

The aim was to record where graf-fiti is so the city council could have it cleaned off, and to have a record of where taggers are operating.

This year was the first time com-munity watch patrols have been in-volved, and Crime Watch scanned the nor’west suburbs.

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FACT BOXTotal graffiti in each nor’west suburb surveyed

for the last five years.

Fendalton: 2011: 85, 2012: 48, 2013: 34, 2014: 25, 2015: 50

Merivale: 2011: 123, 2012: 99, 2013: 62, 2014: 107, 2015: 62

Redwood: 2011: 323, 2012: 472, 2013: 580, 2014: 289, 2015: 127

Russley: 2011: 109, 2012: 83, 2013: 27, 2014: 14, 2015: 17

St Albans and Edgeware: 2011: 446, 2012: 339, 2013: 448, 2014: 428, 2015: 391

• From page 1Crime Watch chairman John Burke

said he was happy with the results of the scan.

“The quicker you take them [tags] off, they just stop doing it.”

He said Russley was a highlight, with numbers dropping in that area.

“It just shows you it’s and avenue that hasn’t been done.”

He said taggers may have moved from others areas to target Fendal-ton.

“We’ve shifted them from other areas, we’ve really thrashed them, so

now we’ve got to look after Fendalton.” Over the week teams from the

community watch patrols drove around selected suburbs and counted all the tags they could see from the road.

Other watches involved were Ric-carton Community Watch, Hornby Community Watch, Burwood-Peg-asus Community Watch and City to Sumner Community Watch.

This year Spreydon was included as a new suburb and will be included as part of the annual scan from now on.

Graffiti attacks soar in Fendalton


An idea to turn unused bus stops near The Tannery into coach and taxi stands has been rejected.

City council traffic engineer Stephen Hughes said changing the stops on Garlands Rd would be dangerous.

The Hagley-Ferrymead Community Board has accepted Mr Hughes’ recommendation and turned down the idea.

In November, The Tannery made a deputation to the community board about using the decommissioned bus stops as coach and taxi stands since the routes had been changed.

But Mr Hughes

recommended “The Tannery be encouraged to provide taxi and coach parking facilities in their off-road car park if they believe there is sufficient demand”.

Mr Hughes said the bus stop on the southern side of the road sat next to a cycle lane, and previously buses stopped for short periods of time having minimal effect on cyclists.

“However, if this decommissioned bus stop was changed to long-term coach or taxi parking, as they would occupy the space for long periods of time, the cycle lane in this dangerous part of Garlands Rd would be denied to cyclists.”

The stop on the northern side of the road is outside a cycle shop and partly across its vehicle entrance, but because buses stopped for brief periods of time, it was acceptable.

But if it was made into coach or taxi parking, the bus stop area would have to be shortened and could only legally fit one taxi.

Mr Hughes said it would mean pedestrians would have to cross the road, which currently has no pedestrian crossings in close proximity.

Board chairwoman Sara Templeton said Mr Hughes’ report was very clear and the board agreed with his assessment.

“Garlands Rd is not suitable.”The Tannery property

manager Grant McIver said he could not comment on the outcome because he had not seen the minutes of the community board meeting.

Meanwhile, the Spreydon-Heathcote Community Board approved no stopping restrictions on Garlands Rd near its intersection with Opawa Rd.

The no stopping restriction will run 65m along the northern side of the road from the Opawa Rd intersection and aims to increase vehicle manoeuvre space and solve the congestion problem.

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A bid has been made to foil mo-torists driving on the wrong side of the road, near a major intersec-tion.

Flexi posts have been put in on Marshland and Prestons Rds, as a short-term measure to stop dangerous driving.

Motorists have been driving on the wrond side of the road to get to the BP service station at the intersection.

City council staff have observed drivers performing a U-turn at the end of each island and driving on the wrong side of the road to get into the BP service station on the corner.

The report to the boards said: “It has been observed by staff that drivers have executed a right turn into the service station from Marshland Rd by driving around the end of the median island and along the wrong side of the road. Similarly on Prestons Rd, drivers have turned right, driving along the wrong side of the road and crossing over two lanes of ap-proaching traffic.”

To combat this flexi posts were installed 10m past the median barrier to curb drivers from mak-ing the U-turn but it did not. This lead to the flexi posts being extended to 20m past the

traffic islands which has been successful.

The intersection was previously a roundabout which was removed and traffic lights installed.

Right turn movements into and out of the service station were restricted when approval was

given for the intersection upgrade by the city council, and it was intended that the median islands would ensure people did not undertake these turns.

In 2010 before lights were installed, staff observed 19 cars on the Marshland Rd approach turn-

ing right into the BP in a single day. After the lights were installed this jumped to 24 cars.

When the 10m flexi posts were installed this dropped to six and when they were extended to 20m one car was seen U-turning around the posts.

Motorists on wrong side of road to get to petrol station

CAUSING PROBLEMS: Marshland Rd near the Prestons Rd intersection which community boards have recommended be changed to stop motorists driving on the wrong side of the road. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

ClarificationLast week the Nor’West News reported that Captain Underpants author Dav Pilkey would be visit-ing Shirley Boys’ High School on May 22 at 1.30pm for a public event. This was incorrect. It is not a public event and schools need to book in to attend. The public event will be held at Fendalton Open-air School on May 23 at noon, book-ings for this are essential and can be made through The Children’s Book Shop on 366 5274 or [email protected]

Information sessionsThe city council is holding two drop-in information sessions in east Christchurch about stage two of the Christchurch Replacement District Plan. The first is on Thursday at The Palms Shopping Centre outside Countdown from 9am-9pm with the other one on May 21 at the New Brighton Club between 3.30-6.30pm. The drop-ins have a casual format and the public is welcome to call in at any time during any session. The city council will have a team of planners at each drop-in who will be able to discuss how your property will be affected.

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been made one-way today to allow the earthquake-damaged water main to be replaced. There will be no entry into the street from the southern end which will be in place fro about two months. There will be no parking around the work site. cones will indicate where not to park.

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What is your role in Christchurch sport?

I’m in an office with two others and we run secondary school sport for Canterbury and the West Coast region, including Kaikoura High and Ashburton – partners who can choose to go with us or not. We go across to Mt Hutt and then over to the West Coast who we offer a service to and they are part of our region so they can come over and participate in our events. We also go over there to run events and coach and do sport development so they don’t miss out. We also run the country schools up in Amuri, Oxford and Hurunui.

That is a lot of ground to cover then?

Yeah there are about 56 schools including all those small schools.

Is it difficult covering such a large area?

Not really. For example our weekly netball competition we have, just got entries for that with 166 teams being entered. Much of our role is a co-ordination one rather than covering that wide area.

How long have you been working with School Sport Canterbury?

This is my 11th year. I started in 2004, it’s been a long time.

Have you enjoyed it?Yeah absolutely. I love the job as

I see so much pride in a student representing their school in their school colours, while playing sport and the values behind education and sport. I guess the role has changed a bit for me too. I am not just doing event management things now but also do student officiating and coaching sessions and organising those for the stu-dents. We work with the coaching advisors at Sport Canterbury and have the CoachForce regional organisations which have coaches in those sports which we use in schools. That’s really good to see

as they are our future sports stars.What do you enjoy about it the

most?The variety. I think the variety of

sports and working with the other people including the venues and city council people and facilities and stadium people. I guess we’re all on the same page trying to provide a sporting opportunity

for those kids and also the schools themselves. There is so much choice for students and that is pretty awesome we have anything from archery to surfing.

Do you play sport yourself?I play basketball twice a week.

I play for a Chinese club which plays on a Sunday and I play a supposedly social mixed competi-

tion on a Tuesday but it is never really a social game. I play tennis in the summer as well as touch rugby and I like to mountain bike a bit and go to the gym, a bit of everything really and a bit of golf too. It is nice to be involved in sport after work

Did you play sport growing up?

Yes, I grew up born and bred in Ashburton and always played at school. I guess I grew up in a fam-ily that played a lot of sport. Then I went to university in Dunedin and continued to play there and then I started working but always tried to play something to keep active.

Did you ever play for any representative sides?

No I didn’t. I play for the love of the game and the fun and being in a team and being with friends.

You also play a big part in the New Zealand Chinese Association don’t you?

Yes. That’s right. I’ve been on a few of the tournament organising committees that organise a big sports tournament which happens every four years and can be from 300 to 500 people from all around New Zealand. That’s been going the last 63 years. It goes around Dunedin, Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington and it is a great way of fostering sporting cultural side of things for the Chinese community. This year, Canterbury won the open women’s title at the tournament in Dunedin.

If your child has played sport at high school in Christchurch, chances are it was organised by School Sport Canterbury and assistant regional sports director, Angelina King. Reporter Kyle Knowles chats to the Avonhead resident about what her role involves, travelling the world and lining up at 5am in the morning to get into the Wimbledon tennis championships.

BIG JOB: Angelina King at Pioneer Stadium, where she has helped organise a number of sporting competitions in her role at School Sport Canterbury. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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for you being able to help organise such an event?

Yes it is and I try to use some of my knowledge around the region with the city council and other associations which I can tap into and use and make an event run smoothly.

You said you were from Ashburton? Tell me a bit more about your roots.

Yes, I was born there and attended Ashburton College. My grandparents came here in 1929. They came from Guang-zhou, China and we have been here ever since.

What did you do before joining School Sport Canter-bury?

I worked at the city council in the events and promotions area and then I went overseas on a typical OE for 18 months where I was based in Edin-burgh, Scotland, and worked for the local council over there too. It was a good chance to travel and good to get to a lot of sporting tournaments including Wimbledon and Roland Garros then going to the US Open too.

Wow so you have been to all of the tennis grand slams?

Yes I have been to all of them including Roland Garros twice and I have been to Melbourne for the Australian Open four times. I have also been to the British Open when Tiger Woods played at St Andrews when he was world No 1. I also did a year over in Canada. It

was really good to experience the other side of the world.

What is your favourite sporting event you have been to?

Wimbledon, that’s pretty different and is very traditional. Lining up at 5am to get the first tube to the Wimbledon and then lining up again for tickets at 6am in the morning is spe-cial. The time I went, I missed out on getting a seated ticket by five people but I still got in and it was awesome.

What is something you would like to go to?

I would love to go the Rugby World Cup this year in the United Kingdom, but that’s just a dream. I went to the World Cup when it was in the UK 1999. I went to Murrayfield to watch the All Blacks play Scotland. It is always cool to go to All Blacks games in different countries.

After being so well travelled, you must have a favourite destination?

One would have to be a trip to South Africa. I did a safari two years ago and that was mind-blowing and I would love to go back.

What do you like to do away from work and sport?

I enjoy catching up with friends and family and going to cafes and restaurants, hanging with friends, a bit of cooking; photography and travelling and experiencing different cultures and countries.

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What’s happening?At the Christchurch City Council we are reviewing our District Plan, which has rules about how you can use, develop, and protect your land and buildings.

The rules are there to ensure we sustainably manage our district’s resources, providing for the needs of our community while managing the effects of our activities.

You need to know what is being proposed in the review, so you can understand how it might affect the use of your land or your property rights in the future.

Find out if your property will be affected by what is being considered in stage two of the Proposed Christchurch Replacement District Plan.

You can view the plan online at proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz and hard copies are available for viewing at Council service centres and libraries.

Make a submissionWe welcome your feedback on the proposed plan – in the form of a submission. Tell us whether you support or oppose the proposed plan; which parts you are referring to and what you would like to see if you don’t agree with our proposals.

Ways to make a submissionOnline – via the submission portal at proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nzOn paper – submission forms are available at all Council service centres and libraries.

Email – you may prefer to type your submission into the body of an email (using the same format as the printed form) and email it to us at [email protected]

Submissions must be received by Monday 15 June, 2015.

Do you have a quest ion about how your pr operty is af fected?Got a question or need help?If you are unsure about anything in the proposed Christchurch Replacement District Plan or are having difficulty using the online plan, you can contact us for help. Phone us on 941 8999 (0800 800 169 for Banks Peninsula callers) or email us at [email protected]

You are invited to attend any of the drop-in sessions:Thursday 14 May 9am to 9pm The Palms shopping centre (outside Countdown), Shirley Monday 18 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm Burnside Primary School Hall, 96 Memorial AvenueTuesday 19 May 10am to 1pm First Floor Foyer, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, CityTuesday 19 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm Templeton Golf Club, Pound RoadWednesday 20 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm Duvauchelle Hall, 6039 Christchurch Akaroa RoadThursday 21 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm New Brighton Club, 202 Marine ParadeMonday 25 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm Beckenham Primary School Hall, 71 Sandwich RoadTuesday 26 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm Sumner Bowling Club, 2 Richmond Hill RoadWednesday 27 May 1pm to 4pm First Floor Foyer, Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, City Thursday 28 May 3.30pm to 6.30pm Lyttelton Top Club, Dublin Street, LytteltonThe drop-in sessions have a casual format and you are welcome to call in anytime during each session.


Greetings, Tena Koutou Katoa,

The school year is now well underway and we are very pleased

with the progress our students are making. Our commitment

to sustained improvement stems from on-going reflection,

review, and innovation. We are working hard to build a culture

of continued success and are proud of the results we are

achieving.

This is evident from last year’s NCEA results where our students

did themselves proud. Particularly pleasing are the outstanding

results from our Year 12 students, with 87% of them achieving

Level 2. The Level 3 results were also the highest achieved at

the school under NCEA. Our staff are very conscious of ensuring

that students achieve to the best of their ability, and these

results are a reflection of that effort and commitment which has

also been backed up by the students themselves.

As a school we have high expectations, and are striving

to ensure that each student reaches their potential. One

significant way we support this is through the annual Academic

Counselling Conference Day (Thursday 30 April). The

conference is designed to assist in raising student achievement.

When students are actively aware of their own achievement and

academic goals, they have greater ownership and responsibility

of their success. Together with their form teacher, this day was

attended by approximately 90 percent of our students and

their parents/whanau/caregivers. I would like to thank them for

their involvement. The inclusion of this support is paramount in

student success and indicative of the commitment of both the

school and community to raising achievement.

We are proud that Papanui High School is a school of choice for

our local community.

The roll has grown by approximately 40 students from the last

year, with a total roll of about 1580. Of particular note was the

increase in numbers in the senior school; a reflection of both

retention rate and students moving into our school zone, or

changing schools to take courses that more reflect their needs.

Open night will take place next Tuesday 12 May, from 7.00pm.

This event gives us an opportunity to warmly invite our wider

community into the school, to see what makes Papanui High

School such a wonderful place for students to learn. We pride

ourselves as being a learning centre that strives to meet the

educational and social needs of all its students, and as such,

provide a platform that fully equips our students to take their

place in the world. It is important that our prospective Year 9’s

for 2016 get an opportunity to see and talk to students and staff

about the school and experience the positive relationships and

ethos of caring that contributes to a culture of inclusion and

high expectations that we value.

The school has just completed a very busy and engaging Term

1. There have been many successes, and our students and staff

can feel proud of what they have achieved already this year.

I hope you enjoy reading a sample of some of our highlights,

points of interest, and upcoming events.

Jeff Smith Principal

Papanui High School | PO Box 5220, 30 Langdons Rd, Christchurch Phone: 03 352 6119 | www.papanui.school.nz

PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOLNEWSLETTER

Late last year the Education Review Office (ERO) visited the school to review our current practice, and to see what has changed since their previous review in 2009. An ERO school report answers the question “How effectively is the school’s curriculum promoting student learning – engagement, progress and achievement?”

We are very proud of the outcomes nd invite you to read the full review on the ERO website http://www.ero.govt.nz/Early-Chil...rts/Papanui-High-School-08-10-2014.

EDUCATION REVIEW OFFICE VISIT

Over 70 students are involved, as cast and crew, in the school’s musical production for 2015, The Addams Family. This is the first time this show will be hitting the stage in Christchurch. The show will run on the 27, 28, 29 May. Tickets are on sale now from the school office - Adults $15, children/students $10.

SCHOOL PRODUCTION FOR 2015

The Concert Band, featuring over 30 students, is competing at the 2015 Australian International Music Festival in Sydney in July. The band will also perform at the opening ceremony. We wish them every success.

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Special assemblies were held for our junior and senior students to commemorate the 100th landing of the Anzacs on the Gallipoli Peninsular. This was a student led assembly and all the students who took part, volunteered their time to do so. There were speeches, performances by the Concert Band, and Kapahaka, who performed a specially written waiata “Karipori”. After the playing of the last post, students and staff were invited to place their poppy at the remembrance tree, donated by RSA speech winner, Katie Mills.

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This year the annual sPACPAC Polyfest was held at Westminster Park. This was the first time it was held outdoors and it drew a very large audience. Papanui students represented the school with a stunning performance led by Diana Elisara and Ben Tuetue.

Rebecca Gillett has made the NZ Secondary Schools’ Girls’ Football team.The team will be travelling to Thailand in July to play against Asia age group Football teams. Callum Bishop has made the New Zealand Junior Blacksox team; he will be travelling to Prague later in the year.Alice and Stella Cheersmith have both been selected in to the NZ U19 Korfball team that participated in the Worth Youth Cup, over Easter, in the Netherlands.Staff representing New Zealand at the recent Touch World Cup in Australia: Paul Peawini, Coach of open mixed team – Silver medal.Melane Carson, player in Over 27’s – Silver medal.Simon Keen, referee.

• We congratulate our Scholarship recipients: Florian Camlek – Chemistry, JB Kim – Statistics, and John McLachlan – Calculus. Our top performers in NCEA were recognised at our Academic Assemblies.

• Students raised $4035 with a mufti day for the Red Cross Vanuatu appeal. They also collected items of food, clothing, blankets and education resources, and are now focussed on supporting Nepal.

• The Super Touch boys finished 4th at the South Island tournament, which means they have qualified for Nationals in Auckland in December.

• There were some great results from the Canterbury Secondary Schools’ Swimming sports. Ruby Wagenvoord came 1st in the Girls’ 12-13yrs 50m Breaststroke, and Cassie Wright won both the Girls’ Open 100m Backstroke, and the Senior Girls’ 50m Backstroke.

• At the South Island Secondary Schools’ Athletics competition, Rebecca Gillett won both the senior girls triple jump and the open girls 300m hurdles. Regan Sherratt, came 1st in the U14 Boys’ Hammer throw

Goiteom Gebremedihin, Renee Tauwhare, Chantal Hall, Laura Clarke, Tylar Stewart, and Derand Marais all had top 5 placings. Jason Smith in the Athletes with Disabilities won the Discus (record), Long Jump (record), and 200m (record), and came 2nd in the Shot put. Olivia Van’t Woout came 2nd Shot put and100m, and was placed 4th in the Discus.

Congratulations to Year 13 student, Katie Mills, who won the Canterbury final of the ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition. Her speech “The Other Anzacs” detailed the heroic efforts of New Zealand women during World War I. Katie travelled to travel to Turkey to attend commemorations marking 100 years since the Anzac landings at Gallipoli.

SPEECH WINS GALLIPOLI TRIP

SPORTING SUCCESS

STUDENT ACHIEVEmENTS

May 12 Open Night

27–29 School production – The Addams Family

June 1 Queens Birthday – school closed

19 Senior Ball

27 Concert Band leaves for Sydney competition

July 3 Last day – Term 2

DATES TO NOTE FOR TERm 2

PAPANUI HIGH SCHOOL

Applications for enrolment are due by 31st July.

Papanui High School Phone: 03 352 6119 [email protected]

PO Box 5220, 30 Langdons Rd, Christchurch www.papanui.school.nz

This evening will consist of an address from the principal and student representatives, followed by guided tours of the school’s

facilities. Please meet in the hall at at 7pm.

• A roll reflecting the academic, socio-economic, and ethnic range of North Christchurch. Decile 7.

• Wide curriculum choice, designed to meet the needs of every student. Papanui High School students are consistently achieving above the national average in NCEA.

• A determination that the needs of every student will be met through the school’s “full service” philosophy.

• A community school, with a strong commitment to the North Christchurch community. The school’s enrolment scheme covers that community.

• First rate, modern facilities which enhance the learning environment.

• Strong student participation in cultural and sporting activities with an emphasis on student leadership.

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The Sydenham Heritage Church rubble on the corner of Colombo and Brougham Sts looks likely to remain until further testing confirms there is no asbestos on the site.

The Spreydon-Heathcote Com-munity Board has made a request to city council staff to provide advice on further asbestos testing of the church rubble.

The board would like to find out what definitive and robust asbestos testing can be done at the site to determine the best way to clear it.

In April last year, the Canter-

bury Earthquake Recovery Au-thority contracted PDL Partners to undertake testing of the material on site, and the results were sent to the trust.

The following month, city coun-cil documents revealed traces of asbestos and lead paint had been found on the surface of the rubble.

But asbestos tests conducted by the Sydenham Heritage Trust before Christmas showed no trace within the rubble.

Trust chairwoman Dorothy Haywood said she would be lying if she did not say the wait was frustrating.

The trust’s testing, taken 30cm into the rubble was clear, she said.

“I don’t believe there is asbestos in the building.”

She said the trust had received confirmation from the architects and the company who had previ-ously done strengthening work on the building that there was no asbestos in it.

The church was built in 1877

when asbestos was not used, and it barely had any work done on it since, she said.

“I believe it’s wind-blown asbes-tos.”

She updated the community board on the progress last week, which prompted the board to request the advice.

“Any positive action is a step in the right direction.”

She said the trust would dearly love to see the site cleared but did not know when it would finally happen.

“You think you know these things, but you don’t know how long anything takes these days.”

Meanwhile, the trust and the

Friends of Sydenham Trust have been working together to keep the site tidy, she said.

The Sydenham Heritage Church was badly damaged in the Febru-ary 2011 earthquake and demol-ished shortly after, but there was confusion over who called for it to be torn down.

The site has been covered in rubble ever since.

Community board member He-lene Mautner said the removal of the rubble was made difficult with the trace of asbestos found.

“We are going to take action.“It’s a matter of getting the right

information so we can move on with it.”

Further asbestos testing for church rubble

Christchurch City Chorus, directed by Virginia Humphrey Taylor, won the chorus contest at the Sweet Adelines New Zealand competitions held in Auckland last weekend.

The 125-strong chorus was formed 30 years ago, and has won the regional contest every time it has competed.

The latest success means the chorus is eligible to compete at the Sweet Adelines International contest in Las Vegas in 2016.

Wellington’s Faultline Chorus, directed by Caroline Currington, took second place and the Waika-to Rivertones chorus, directed by Lynn Jamieson and Kate Sinclair, finished third.

The quartet contest was won by Auckland quartet MOLTO! with Aftershock! from Christchurch in second place. IMPACT! quartet from Wellington was third.

The event was SANZ 30th an-

niversary contest and was held at the Aotea Centre.

Nearly 600 women partici-pated in the event over three days, including two days of competition for 18 quartets and 10 choruses

as well as education classes run by members of the judging panel from the United States.

Sweet Adelines New Zealand is part of Sweet Adelines Interna-tional, a worldwide organisation

of women singers, committed to advancing the musical art form of four part a cappella barbershop harmony.

Results:• Division A (small)1: Bella A Capella2: Foveaux Harmony3: Whangarei Harmony• Division AA (midsize)1: Faultline Chorus2: Waikato Rivertones3: Sound of Hawkes Bay• Overall Results1: Christchurch City Chorus2: Faultline Chorus3: Waikato Rivertones4: Sounds of Hawkes Bay Chorus5: Bella A Capella

Success takes chorus to Vegas competition

WINNERS: The Christchurch City Chorus has won the chorus contest at the Sweet Adelines New Zealand competitions.


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St Andrew’s netballers on hunt for successBY KYLE KNOWLES

St Andrew’s have had a disrupted start to their netball season but are looking to emulate the success of 2014.

Coach Kirsty Carline said get-ting all the girls together with the crossover of summer sport to start preparations has proved difficult.

“With summer sports that have gone on (into autumn) we’ve only just really started now into our preparation but we are really ex-cited about the season and have a young team with lots of new play-ers and skill.”

They finished second to St Mar-garet’s in last year’s SuperNet com-petition and are looking to stay in the top two this year.

Carline said they have four play-ers back from last year’s squad and the majority of the side are year 11s and 12s but are all very promising with a lot of skill.

“We’ve got two captains, goal defence, Holly Carr and centre Romana Bell. They’re both year 13 players that will give the team a lot of maturity and leadership. Carr is head girl of the school too with a lot of leadership skills.

“We’ve also got Kelera Nawai who can play goal keep and goal shoot. She is really tall and she’s a good target for the feeders into the circle and quite a presence on

court.”Carline said the keys to her side’s

success was to be accurate through-

out the court and being relentless on defence.

Villa Maria join St Andrew’s in

SuperNet after qualifying for it last week and believe teamwork will see them go far in the competition.

Coach Emma Southen said they have a team first approach and they make sure the team is first in every-thing they do.

She said it was good to get through qualifying and into the premier grade as well as being good practice for the side who have been able to build connections through the court.

They have five girls returning from last year’s squad and captain Maddie Gill is one to watch.

“She has been in the team for three years now and she is provid-ing great leadership on and off the court.”

Southen said year 12 player Georgia Freeman is an up-and-coming star of the game and will be a key player for them in the middle of the court.

Former Canterbury Tactix coach Helen Mahon-Stroud is helping out the team as a specialist coach and Southen said it was great to have someone with her experience on board.

First up for Villa Maria on Wednesday will be one of the top three seeded sides, Cashmere High.

St Andrew’s and Villa Maria join Avonside Girls’ High, Ashburton College, Rangiora High, Cashmere High and one more team which was to be found in qualifying over the weekend.

•More sport, pages 11 & 13.

READY FOR ACTION: St Andrew’s 2014 netball squad of which four have returned for this season.

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BY KYLE KNOWLES

John Morrish has been awarded the New Zealand Badminton administrator of the year, the first Cantabrian to do so.

The Badminton Canterbury board chairman was presented the award at a function in Auck-land during the Sky City Open held last weekend.

He said he was chuffed to get the award after leading the organ-isation through some tough times and getting badminton back on track in Canterbury.

“Canterbury Badminton has been in the doldrums the last 10 years and I came back on to the board last year. It has been going downhill for 10 years so we employed Selwyn Maister to do a review and he identified the problems we had.

“So we developed a new strategic plan last year and to implement it we needed to do a restructure. Our general man-ager was stuck in the office and not getting around the schools promoting the sport. We changed that role and employed a coach-ing and development manager.”

Overseeing this new direction for the sport in Canterbury is what Mr Morrish was awarded the prize for and said it was good recognition for the changes which had happened in Canterbury.

He said they had to take some drastic steps to get there and the sport is now back on course and has seen growth in the region for the first time in a long time.

He was nominated for the

award by Badminton Canter-bury and was up against other administrators from around New Zealand.

The Lincoln farmer is also the club captain of the Lincoln Bad-

minton Club where he has been in the role for more than 30 years.

He still plays the game himself and was able to enjoy some of the world-class badminton on show at the Sky City Open.

Badminton work recognised

BIG WIN: Badminton Canterbury board chairman John Morrish with the trophy he won for New Zealand Badminton’s administrator of the year. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN • More sport, p13


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Have your sayon the Residential Red Zone Offer Recovery Plan: Preliminary DraftThis is the first opportunity to provide your views on whether the Crown should make new offers to buy vacant, commercial and uninsured properties in the residential red zone and, if so, how such offers should be structured.

The Crown wants to ensure it has all relevant information, and has considered all possible options, to inform the development of any new Crown offer. The public’s views are an essential part of this process – any person or organisation can make comments on this Preliminary Draft.

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Rangi Ruru’s Ashleigh Goh has been selected as a New Zealand Forward Founda-tion ambassador after im-pressive results in fencing.

The role is to help encour-age girls in minority sports and raise the profile of those sports in New Zealand.

Ashleigh has had a suc-cessful year in fencing winning a bronze medal at the New Zealand under-17 fencing championships over Easter Weekend in Dunedin.

From these results, Ashleigh was again selected for the New Zealand team to take part in the Australian under-17 championships in Sydney during the July school holidays.

In her debut year in the competition Ashleigh was the top Kiwi in the Austra-lian under-15 women’s epee event, placing a credible eight out of about 20 com-petitors.

Rangi Ruru’s director of sport, Jo Fogarty said Ashleigh is an exceptional young woman, and athlete, and Rangi Ruru is very lucky to have her as a role model at the school and in the wider community.

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Quite a few people reported a small truck on fire on the northern motorway in Belfast last Thursday.

Crews responding found it wasn’t a fire, just a vehicle with major motor problems belching clouds of black smoke. We com-miserate with the owner. Sounds expensive.

Any parents whose small chil-dren end up locked inside a car, must immediately fear, not only for the kids, but also for the suspicion some folks will have that somehow they’ve neglected their family.

In most cases this is far from the case and deeply-concerned parents try to convince the littlies to un-lock the doors without somehow starting the car.

Riccarton Ave was the scene last Saturday. Two kids in a car.

Two parents frantic outside. Enter green watch rescue crew from city station. Ten minutes later all is good and happy children are released to even happier parents.

We go on and on about unattended cooking. Students in the boarding house of one of the city’s finest schools last Friday need to understand this includes popcorn in microwave.

Left on too long, the corn went past popping to burning. It caused fire alarms to activate and two fire crews to respond. Stay at the microwave girls, it’s only a minute or so and you can rescue your snack well before the need for any fire trucks.

In the early hours last Sunday a resident of Halswell, saw smoke rolling around the Port Hills. It looked huge. They reported it. Thankfully, the responding crews found only sea fog.

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NEW ROLE: Rangi Ruru’s medal win-ning fencer Ashleigh Goh who has been made a new ambassa-dor of the Forward Foundation.


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FOODThe smoking hot heart of NewcastleONCE a drab coal and steel town, Newcastle has transformed into a surprisingly vibrant, laid-back, fun city. An easy three-hour drive up the motorway from Sydney, the second largest city in New South Wales is a popular tourist destina-tion boasting a burgeoning cafe and restaurant scene and easy ac-cess to the historic wineries of the Hunter Valley.

In 2011, Lonely Planet crowned it one of the hottest cities in Aus-tralia to visit.

The giant brick rail workshops have been transformed into a modern museum and entertain-ment area. And where once trains chugged between the town and the harbour, a vibrant foodie precinct has sprung up. We enjoyed a wine at The Dockyard bar, watching a tourist ship traverse the harbour entrance.

Darby St—“Eat Street” to local Novocastrians—is abuzz with cafes, bars, boutiques and arts and crafts. We discovered a new cafe, The Bowery Boys— named after an 1840s New York gang famous for running smokehouses and cur-ing their own meats.

Hospitality aficionados Ethan Ortlipp and Ryan Hawthorne

persuaded popular Sydney chef Steven Zielke to join them in New-castle, where they have continued the tradition of their American namesakes by specialising in all that is smoked, cured and pickled. But the menu offers much more than that.

We relished small plates of kingfish carpaccio; tempura-fried zucchini flowers stuffed with ricotta and black garlic; house-cured prosciutto, roasted vine tomatoes and olives served on toasted ciabatta; and ended with the best-ever panna cotta.

We stayed a night in a quaint 1885 terrace house, Adeline, one of the fully refurbished Terraces for Tourists. It was well placed to walk to the charming, heritage-listed Customs House Hotel for a Mediterranean-inspired dinner of citrus cured salmon, pan-fried snapper with capers and a slow-cooked wagyu brisket. Just another delightful Newcastle surprise.

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If you have a food question emailGlenys [email protected].

Q A&What is black butter sauce?Butter that’s beenmeltedover a low heat until themilk solids turn a rich darkbrown, when lemon juice orvinegar, plus parsley orcapers are quickly added tostop the sauce from cookingfurther. Known as beurrenoir in France, this is a

classic sauce that’s typicallyservedwith fish, eggs andsome vegetables. Start withabout 50g of butter, and notethat it’s vital not to let thebutter actually becomeblack, or the sauce will beoverdone and ruined.

Is it safe to refrigerate food inthe can once it’s been opened?Yes, for a day or so. But forreasons of quality andflavour, it’s still best totransfer the contents to aglass or plastic container.Our caution goes back towhen cans weremade fromtin and the seam sealed withlead solder that couldcorrode and leach into foodonce exposed to the air.Cans are usuallymade fromsteel now, often lacqueredto protect the contents, andhavewelded rather thanlead-soldered seams.

The smoking hot heart ofNewcastleO

NCEadrab coal andsteel town, Newcastlehas transformed intoa surprisinglyvibrant, laid-back,

fun city. An easy three-hourdrive up themotorway fromSydney, the second largest cityin New SouthWales is a populartourist destination boasting aburgeoning cafe and restaurantscene and easy access to thehistoric wineries of the HunterValley.In 2011, Lonely Planet

crowned it one of the hottestcities in Australia to visit.The giant brick rail

workshops have beentransformed into amodernmuseum and entertainmentarea. Andwhere once trains

chugged between the town andthe harbour, a vibrant foodieprecinct has sprung up.Weenjoyed awine at The Dockyardbar, watching a tourist shiptraverse the harbour entrance.Darby St— “Eat Street” to

local Novocastrians— is abuzzwith cafes, bars, boutiques andarts and crafts.We discovered anew cafe, The Bowery Boys—named after an 1840s NewYorkgang famous for runningsmokehouses and curing theirownmeats.

Hospitality aficionados EthanOrtlipp and RyanHawthornepersuaded popular Sydney chefSteven Zielke to join them inNewcastle, where they havecontinued the tradition of theirAmerican namesakes byspecialising in all that is smoked,cured and pickled. But themenuoffers muchmore than that.We relished small plates of

kingfish carpaccio; tempura-fried zucchini flowers stuffedwith ricotta and black garlic;house-cured prosciutto, roasted

vine tomatoes and olives servedon toasted ciabatta; and endedwith the best-ever panna cotta.We stayed a night in a quaint

1885 terrace house, Adeline, oneof the fully refurbished Terracesfor Tourists. It was well placedto walk to the charming,heritage-listed Customs HouseHotel for aMediterranean-inspired dinner of citrus curedsalmon, pan-fried snapper withcapers and a slow-cookedwagyubrisket. Just another delightfulNewcastle surprise.

RECIPESCREME FRAICHEPANNACOTTAA favourite fromThe BoweryBoys.

3 tbsp cold water3 tsp powdered gelatine1 cup creme fraiche2 cups cream1/2 cup buttermilk1/3 cup turbinado (raw) sugar1& 1/2 tsp vanilla bean pasteor essence1&1/4 cups fresh berries orfruit, hulled and slicedSprigs fresh herbsSugar to taste

Place the water in a small bowl.Sprinkle the gelatine on top tosoften for 5minutes.

In amedium saucepan overmedium heat, warm the cremefraiche, cream, buttermilk andraw sugar, stirring until thesugar dissolves. Remove fromthe heat just before themixturereaches a simmer.

Immediately stir in thesoftened gelatine and vanillabean paste or essence, whiskinguntil the gelatin dissolves.Strain the creme fraichemixture through a fine sieve intoa largemeasuring jug.

Pour into eight, 3/4-cup jars,ramekins, bowls or glasses.Cover and chill until firm, about3-4 hours.

About 10minutes beforeserving, combine the fruit andherbs in a bowl and add sugar totaste. Top each panna cottawith a spoonful of the fruitmixture. Serve extra fruit on theside, if desired. Serves 8

KINGFISHCARPACCIOIf kingfish is unavailable usethick fillets of snapper ortarakihi. Verjuice is the juiceof green grapes pickedwhenthey are very tart. A dash ofwhite wine combinedwith alittle lemon juice is asubstitute.

250g skinned and bonedkingfish2 small shallots, diced2 tbsp each: verjuice, balsamiconionmarmaladeFinely grated rind 1 smalllemonFlaky sea salt and freshlyground black pepper to tasteBaby basil leaves to garnish2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Cut the kingfish into thin slicesacross the grain and arrange ona serving plate. Cover andrefrigerate until ready to serve.

Place the shallots in a small

bowl and cover with theverjuice. Stand for 5minutes.Combine with the balsamiconionmarmalade and lemonrind and season to taste.

Drizzle the fish with the oliveoil and top with the shallotmixture and baby basil leaves.

Serves 2 as a shared plate

CURRIED EGG&BACONBREAKFASTSANDWICHThis idea I gleaned fromNewcastle’s One Penny Blackcafe—number one for servinggreat coffee.

2 small rashers bacon3 eggs, hard-boiled3 tbspmayonnaise1/2-1 tsp curry powderFreshly ground black pepperto taste1 each: shallot, large tomatoButter ormargarine to taste

4 diagonally cut toast-thickslices sourdough bread

Grill ormicrowave the bacon,until crisp. Chop finely.Mash the eggs together with themayo, curry powder and blackpepper. Dice the shallot and addtogether with the bacon. Thinlyslice the tomato.

Butter both sides of thebread. Pile the eggmixture on 2slices. Top with the tomato andremaining bread. Toast in asandwich press until golden andthe filling is hot. Serves 2

FISHWITH LEMONBUTTER&CAPERSAUCEMy “go to” recipe for fish isreminiscent of the dish Ienjoyed at the CustomsHouseHotel.

500g skinned and boned fish

fillets of your choice1/4 cup plain flourSalt and pepper to taste50g butter2 tsp finely grated lemon rind3 tbsp each: lemon juice,chopped parsley2 tbsp capers, rinsed anddrained

Combine the flour, salt andpepper.

Coat the fish in the seasonedflour, shaking off any excess.

Heat half the butter untilfoaming in a heavy frying pan onmedium-high heat. Pan-fry thefish for around 2-3minuteseach side, depending on thethickness.

Remove to warm servingplates. Add the remainingbutter, lemon rind, juice, parsleyand capers.

Heat for aminute then dividethe sauce evenly over the fish.

Serves 4

with GLENYS WOOLLARD

If you have a food questionemail Glenys [email protected]

Q A&DO YOU HAVE A RECIPE FORZUCCHINI SOUP?Saute 250g chopped onion in25g butter, then add 250gpeeled and diced potatofollowed by 500g roughly-chopped zucchini.

Stir-fry a fewminutesmore, then add 1 tsp saltand 2 cups chicken stock.Cover and cook 20minutesor until vegetables aretender, stir in 1 cupmilk andblend until smooth. Addmore salt if necessary plusfreshly ground black pepperand 1 tbsp chopped freshherbs, such as parsley,chives and thyme. Reheatgently, sprinklingindividual serves withgrated cheddar.

WHY DO SO MANY DISHES CALLFOR AN ONION COOKED INBUTTER BEFORE THE MAINCOOKING?

For flavour. Some recipessuggest cooking untiltender but not brown,others go on until the

onions are golden orcaramelised. Either way it’sworth it if you enjoy tastyfood. You can cut theamount of fat used bycovering the pot while youronion cooks— the lidcollects moisture thatwould normally evaporate,and by returning this to theonion, it avoids burning.

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‘‘Whenharvested, theywerekeptexclusively forthe Incakings.

WHOwould havethought that thehumble spudwasonce regarded asboth a food and a

fashion accessory fit for royalty?Native to South America,potatoes were first cultivated bythe Incas about 200BC. The jewelin the crownwas the Peruvianpurple potato— royally purpleinside and out.When harvested,theywere kept exclusively forthe Inca kings.And in 18th-century France,

Marie Antoinette made aWorldofWearable Art-type fashionstatement by parading aroundthe countryside wearing potatoblossoms on her expensivedresses.Whenmost of us think of

packet ‘‘chips’’ we tend to thinkof fatty, salty occasional treats.But I was recently pleasantly

surprised to discover amoreishrange of proper chips— 100 percent natural, gluten-free, GMO-free and hand-cooked in high-oleic sunflower oil. Ned andMina Smith, the expatriateAmerican couple who run thefamily-style Proper Crispsoperation in Nelson, brandedtheir delights ‘‘crisps’’ todistinguish them frommass-produced ‘‘chips’’. And they are

different. I just love themcrushed and sprinkled overicecream. The rapport between

the salty tang of the chips andthe sweetness of the icecream isa taste treat.The potato is certainly

common and a staple worldwide.They are cheap, hardy and easyto grow, and are high in starch,protein and vitamins. They arealso versatile.We all love thetraditional potato favourites butthis week I’m serving upsomething funky— potatoeswith icecream, in chocolatetruffles, with squid and in agluten-free pastry.

RECIPESTOFFEE&POTATOCRISPSVANILLAICECREAMProper Crisps are delicate.Perfect for coating icecream.

4 large scoops French vanillaicecream1 large cup Proper Crisps inMarlborough Sea Salt, lightlycrushed1/2 cup long thread coconut,lightly toasted4meringue nests, optionalToffee: 1/2 cup sugar1/2 cupwater

Refreeze the scoops oficecream.When hard, roll in thecrushed crisps and coconut.Freeze, until ready to serve.

Tomake the toffee, placesugar and water in a large,microwave-proof glass bowl.Microwave on high for 2minutes.

Stir to dissolve sugar.Continuemicrowaving for 3-4minutes until liquid is lightgolden. Remove— the toffeewill continue to colour onstanding.

Remove icecream fromfreezer. Place inmeringuenests, if using. Drizzle withtoffee. Serve immediately.

Serves 4.

CHOCOLATE POTATOTRUFFLESThemashed potatomust befree of seasonings, cream andbutter. It should also be verywell mashed and have asmooth consistency.

1 cup dark chocolate chips1/2 cup cold cookedmashedpotatoes1/2 tsp vanilla essence4-5 pieces crystallised gingerDark cocoa powder for dusting

Place chocolate chips in amicrowave-proof bowl. Melt on50 per cent power for about 2minutes. When completelymelted, stir intomashed potatovery well.Add vanilla essence and stir wellagain. Themixture should besmooth. Chill for 30minutes.

Cut ginger into thirds orquarters. Take a tablespoon ofpotatomixture and roll around apiece of ginger.

Repeat with remainingmixture. Place on a plate anddust with dark cocoa powder.Roll into small balls. Dust withcocoa. Refrigerate until firm.

Can be stored in fridge for upto one week.

Makes 16.

POTATO&SQUIDSALADThis is based on a PetaMathias recipe that shewill bedemonstrating at theChristchurch Food Show, April4-6.

400gwaxy potatoes4 eggs, free-range/organic, ifpossible1 large shallot4 tbsp olive oil1-2 tsp diced or crushed chilli100g squid rings8 pitted black olives8 anchovies, oil retained2 tbspwhite-wine vinegarFlaky sea saltFreshly ground black pepperto taste

Peel potatoes. Place in cold,lightly salted water. Bring toboil. Simmer, until cooked.Don’t overcook. Slice thickly.

Meanwhile, place eggs incold water. Bring to boil.Simmer for 5-6minutes. Cool,then peel and quarter. Sliceshallot and place in icy water tocrisp.

Heat a little of the olive oil in afrying pan. Add diced chilli.

Saute squid rings for about 2minutes, until just cooked.Combine with potatoes, shallot,eggs, olives and anchovies in abowl.

Make a dressing usingremaining olive oil, a little oilfrom the anchovies and vinegar.Season. Drizzle over salad.

Serves 8 as a starter.

GLUTEN-FREEPOTATOPASTRY450g cookedwarmmashedpotato100g butter, chopped1 & 1/4 cups rice flour1/2 cup cornflour1 tsp salt1 egg, lightly beaten

Place warmmashed potato andbutter in a large bowl andmixwell. Add rice flour, cornflour,salt and egg. Mix well. Use yourhand tomix it, if easier. Wrapthe dough in a plastic bag. Setaside for 30minutes to rest.Roll out to about 1cm thicknessor thinner. Great for pie pastryor for sausage rolls.

Makes 800g.

CREME FRAICHE PANNA COTTA

3 tbsp cold water 3 tsp powdered gelatine 1 cup creme fraiche 2 cups cream ½ cup buttermilk ⅓ cup turbinado (raw) sugar 1& ½ tsp vanilla bean paste or essence 1& ¼ cups fresh berries or fruit, hulled and sliced Sprigs fresh herbs Sugar to taste

Place the water in a small bowl. Sprinkle the gelatine on top to soften for 5 minutes.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the creme fraiche, cream, buttermilk and raw sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat just before the mixture reaches a simmer.

Immediately stir in the soft-ened gelatine and vanilla bean paste or essence, whisking until the gelatin dissolves. Strain the creme fraiche mixture through a fine sieve into a large measuring jug.

Pour into eight, ¾-cup jars, ramekins, bowls or glasses. Cover and chill until firm, about 3-4 hours.

About 10 minutes before serving, combine the fruit and herbs in a bowl and add sugar to taste. Top each panna cotta with a spoonful of the fruit mixture. Serve extra fruit on the side, if desired. Serves 8

KINGFISH CARPACCIO If kingfish is unavailable use thick fillets of snapper or tarakihi. Ver-juice is the juice of green grapes picked when they are very tart. A dash of white wine combined with a little lemon juice is a substitute.

250g skinned and boned kingfish 2 small shallots, diced 2 tbsp each: verjuice, balsamic onion marmalade Finely grated rind 1 small lemon Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Baby basil leaves to garnish 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

Cut the kingfish into thin slices across the grain and arrange on a serving plate. Cover and refriger-ate until ready to serve.

Place the shallots in a small bowl and cover with the verjuice. Stand for 5 minutes. Combine with the balsamic onion marma-lade and lemon rind and season to taste.

Drizzle the fish with the olive oil and top with the shallot mixture and baby basil leaves.

Serves 2 as a shared plate


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Very few investments will work well if you don’t give them time.

For example, a balanced port-folio needs five to seven years for best results.

Short-term trading and specu-lating is different and can be very risky unless it is your chosen profession (and even then, it’s still risky).Work out an asset allocation that meets your risk profile

Decide if you are going to have 33 per cent bonds, 33 per cent property and 33 per cent shares. Or 25 per cent bonds, 50 per cent property, and 25 per cent shares.

There are many variations and combinations - decide on one and stick to it.Rebalance regularly

Allow a tolerance of, for exam-ple, 5 per cent and then rebalance. It is an essential discipline and yet a simple tool too. Rebalance or pay the price. Buy quality

Junk bonds and certain proper-ties may pay a higher yield, but if they do the risk will be higher. The NZ Super Fund just lost $200 million investing in a Portuguese bank - a classic junk bond.

However, our bond funds are up around 9 per cent for the past 12 months. No one ever did badly buying quality.If in doubt, do half – apply this rule to all transactions

This is one of the best rules I know. It can apply to buying or selling bonds, multiple rental properties, shares, loans to chil-dren, helping a wayward brother, and so on.Average into investments over time

A logical extension of half now and half later. Once you have decided to invest, buy half now and half in six or 12 months (this is really easy to do with bonds and shares). Then stick to your planned date and don’t try to second-guess the marketplace.

If you buy half now and it does well, you’ll be glad you invested. If it falls, you can buy cheaper in six or 12 months. Diversify widely

Find out what this means and never forget it. Diversification is more or less free, too.

Diversify onshore and offshore

since the small New Zealand economy lacks diversity and is vulnerable to earthquakes and imported diseases.Playing in the sand pit

Investing in a few shares is play-ing. It can be fun but is not serious investing.Get experienced independent advice

There are very few truly inde-pendent advisers – only about 300 New Zealand-wide. Costs, fees, commissions

All of these matter, but the worst one can be the person on commis-

sions or sales bonuses who wants to sell you something that is good for him or her but not necessarily good for you.Free advice is usually worth what it costs

A clever quote, but so true. Free advice is usually offered by some-one selling you something.Don’t buy any investment that is not liquid

Very few investments nowa-days offer any advantage by being locked in.

Liquid investments can double as emergency funds, so why not?

Don’t try to invest based on fore-casting or stock picking

I can’t find anyone who can con-sistently pick stocks, forecast inter-est rates or exchange, or economic events. If such a person existed, they’d be looking after everyone’s money.

In 2013, bonds averaged 1 per cent, Kiwi shares 15 per cent, global shares 30 per cent, and global property 0 per cent.

In 2014, bonds averaged 8 per cent, Kiwi shares 16 per cent, global shares 9.5 per cent , and global property 28 per cent.

Few would have predicted these returns.Do not allow fear or greed to influence your decisions

US research indicates the aver-age DIY investor gets about half the return they should.

It’s thought they mainly fail by reacting to fear or greed and either selling out near the bottom when things look bad or buying near the top when things look good.Avoid new high flyers

The fiduciary guidelines say trustees should not invest if an investment either doesn’t have a three-year track record, or isn’t of a reasonable size.Ditch the rose-tinted glasses

Be disciplined. Be ruthless. Nev-er fall in love with an investment. Look at both the pros and cons. If in doubt, write them down.

MONEY

Give investments time to matureHowmuchrisk youcan take

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”Thestrongeryour financialsituation, thehigher your riskcapacity is likelytobe.

The definition of investmentrisk is not the probability oflosingmoney, but theprobability that the investmentoutcomewill not be what youexpect.Risk therefore includes

volatility as well as loss.Psychologists have shown

that investors put more weighton the pain associated with aloss or drop in value, than theydo on the good feelings they getfrom gains.Whether you use an adviser

ormanage your own portfolio, itis essential to start with a deepunderstanding of your risktolerance.Risk capacity, which is

another essential ingredient,reflects the degree to which, for

a given level of risk, yourfinancial situation canwithstand the impact of loss.The stronger your financial

situation, the higher your riskcapacity is likely to be— even ifyou have a low tolerance of risk.A low capacity for riskcombinedwith a high risktolerance can be a recipe fordisaster if not carefullymanaged.Your risk tolerance and risk

capacity will underpin the assetallocation for your investmentportfolio; that is, the overallweighting given to cash, fixedinterest, property and shares.In a well-diversified

portfolio, the risk (volatility)and return of the portfolio willbe determined to a far greaterextent by general marketmovements than specificinvestment choices.Making choices about how

much of your portfolio toallocate to shares is amuchmore significant decision,therefore, thanwhich shares tobuy tomake up that portfolio.As a general rule, the lower

your tolerance and capacity forrisk, themore heavily weightedyour portfolio should betowards cash and fixed interestinvestments. The art ofdesigning a good investmentportfolio is to first understandyour risk tolerance andcapacity, to then determine anappropriate asset allocation,and tomanage risk throughdiversification.

■ Liz Koh is an authorisedfinancial adviser. The advicegiven here is general and doesnot constitute specific adviceto any person. A disclosurestatement can be obtainedfree, call 0800 273 847. For freee-books seemoneymax.co.nzandmoneymaxcoach.com

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MAKEnomistake,investing is a toughgame and one that isextremely

unforgiving. However, followingthis checklist may helpmake iteasier.TimeVery few investments will workwell if you don’t give them time.For example, a balancedportfolio needs five to sevenyears for best results.Short-term trading and

speculating is different and canbe very risky unless it is yourchosen profession (and eventhen, it’s still risky).Work out an asset allocationthatmeets your risk profileDecide if you are going to have33 per cent bonds, 33 per centproperty and 33 per cent shares.Or 25 per cent bonds, 50 per centproperty, and 25 per cent shares.There aremany variations

and combinations— decide onone and stick to it.Rebalance regularlyAllow a tolerance of, forexample, 5 per cent and thenrebalance. It is an essentialdiscipline and yet a simple tooltoo. Rebalance or pay the price.Buy qualityJunk bonds and certainproperties may pay a higheryield, but if they do the risk willbe higher. The NZ Super Fundjust lost $200million investing ina Portuguese bank— a classicjunk bond.However, our bond funds are

up around 9 per cent for the past12months. No one ever did badlybuying quality.If in doubt, do half— apply thisrule to all transactionsThis is one of the best rules Iknow. It can apply to buying orselling bonds, multiple rentalproperties, shares, loans tochildren, helping a waywardbrother, and so on.Average into investments overtimeA logical extension of half nowand half later. Once you havedecided to invest, buy half nowand half in six or 12months (thisis really easy to dowith bondsand shares). Then stick to yourplanned date and don’t try tosecond-guess themarketplace.If you buy half now and it

does well, you’ll be glad youinvested. If it falls, you can buycheaper in six or 12months.

DiversifywidelyFind out what this means andnever forget it. Diversification ismore or less free, too.Diversify onshore and

offshore since the small NewZealand economy lacksdiversity and is vulnerable toearthquakes and importeddiseases.Playing in the sand pitInvesting in a few shares isplaying. It can be fun but is notserious investing.Get experienced independentadviceThere are very few trulyindependent advisers— onlyabout 300 New Zealand-wide.Costs, fees, commissionsAll of thesematter, but the worstone can be the person oncommissions or sales bonuseswhowants to sell you somethingthat is good for him or her butnot necessarily good for you.Free advice is usuallyworthwhat it costsA clever quote, but so true. Freeadvice is usually offered bysomeone selling you something.

Don’t buy any investment thatis not liquidVery few investments nowadaysoffer any advantage by beinglocked in.Liquid investments can

double as emergency funds, sowhy not?Don’t try to invest based onforecasting or stock pickingI can’t find anyonewho canconsistently pick stocks,forecast interest rates orexchange, or economic events. Ifsuch a person existed, they’d belooking after everyone’s money.In 2013, bonds averaged 1 per

cent, Kiwi shares 15 per cent,global shares 30 per cent, andglobal property 0 per cent.In 2014, bonds averaged 8 per

cent, Kiwi shares 16 per cent,global shares 9.5 per cent , andglobal property 28 per cent.Fewwould have predicted

these returns, but diversifyingacross them all has workedwell.Do not allow fear or greed toinfluence your decisionsUS research indicates theaverage DIY investor gets about

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HEALTH

Simple swaps will suit you

WE ARE more concerned than ever before about living a healthy lifestyle.

However, implementing dietary changes and adopt-ing an exercise routine can prove to be overwhelming. A recent Gallup poll found that nine out of 10 consum-ers say they try to include fruit and vegetables on their plates, but they are not nec-essarily succeeding.

“Simple everyday swaps can make the difference in achieving a healthy lifestyle,” says registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner, au-thor of The Flexitarian Diet. “We live in a busy society, and no one diet fits all. Fo-cus on small daily shortcuts that are realistic and will have a lasting impact.”

Try these simple swaps, which can make a difference in realising your goals:

Boardroom conference v walking meeting

Swap your sedentary in-ternal office meeting for a “walking meeting”. Instead of meeting in a conference room for 30 minutes, make a few trips around the office building.

Online shopping v mallChange the routine and go to the store in person. While online shopping has made life more convenient, it has eliminated another oppor-tunity to realise the health benefits of walking.

Gym v five-minute routineEliminate the guilt of miss-ing a day at the gym. Do star jumps or crunches during TV ads. This five-minute routine burns calories and keeps you from mindlessly munching in front of the TV.

Salad dressing v rice vinegarReplace heavy salad dress-ing with a light vinaigrette. Whisk together rice vinegar, garlic salt, mustard powder, sesame oil, sesame seeds and canola oil in a measuring

cup. Pour over rocket leaves and tomato halves.

Butter and oil v avocadoInstead of baking with oil or butter, use mashed avocado. The substitution of avo-cado in baked goods helps increase their nutritional value and serves as a great alternative to ingredients that are high in saturated fat. Avocados offer a subtle flavour and creamy texture to many recipes.

Mid-morning snack v almonds Control hunger by eating a few almonds instead of the midmorning pastry. A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that almonds helped control appetite and resulted in reduced calorie intake by study participants. Another simple swap is to incorporate healthier options in your afternoon snack routine and cut the fat. It’s an opportunity to start the week by adding a zesty flavour alternative to your diet. Look for recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.

Mind-over-matter therapy put on a parwith pillsFor somepatients,mindfulness-basedgroup therapymaywork aswell as taking antidepressants, writesCharlieCooper

Teaching people to practisemindfulness therapyworks justas well as antidepressants inpreventing relapses ofdepression, finds the first majorcomparison study.Mindfulness, the principle of

gaining a greater awareness ofour own thoughts and feelingsthroughmeditation andconcentration, is attractinginterest for its health benefits inseveral fields.The latest study shows that

people with recurrentdepression whowere asked totake part inmindfulness-basedgroup therapywere just as

likely to go two years without arelapse as those takingantidepressants.At the sessions, the

participants were taught“mindfulness principles”includingmeditation skills, withthe aim of helping them torespond differently to patternsof negative thinking that canprecede a bout of depression.The study, published in the

Lancet , recruited 424 peoplefrom 95 GP practices in England.Half were gradually taken offtheir medication and asked totake part inmindfulnesssessions, and half continued

taking their usual medication.Theweekly sessions took

place over eight weeks.Participants were asked topractisemindfulness at home ona daily basis, then given theoption of follow-up sessions.After two years, the rate of

depression relapse was 44 percent, comparedwith 47 per centamong those who continuedwith their medication.Depression is a recurrent illnessandwithout continuedtreatment four out of fivesufferers will have a relapse.WillemKuyken, professor ofclinical psychology at the

University of Oxford and leadauthor of the study, says thesessions work by enablingpeople to “relate differently totheir thoughts and feelings”.“Recurrent depression is

characterised by people whohave very negative thoughtsabout themselves, other peopleand the world, and thosenegative thoughts can quicklygo into a downward spiral ofdepressive relapse,” he says.“As an example, a mother of a

toddler in one of my classes waspushing her child on a swing,and she thought: ‘I don’t deservethis happiness, this happiness

isn’t going to last, I’m not a goodmother.’“Mindfulness-based cognitive

therapy enables someone likeher to see those as thoughts andnot as facts . . . and that canbreak up and prevent thedownward spiral into depressiverelapses.”Mindfulness, which has its

roots in Buddhism, is also beingconsidered as a therapy to helppeople overcome the impact ofother long-termmedicalconditions, and has been trialledin schools to improve attentionspans and lower stress levels.

— Independent

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noted a correlation betweenheight and coronary heartdisease. It was thought thatsocial factors that can stuntheight, such as poor nutrition inchildhood, might explain whypetite people weremore likely todevelop heart problems.But a new study has found

that every 6cm difference inheight between two peoplemakes the shorter person 13.5per cent more likely to developheart disease.Researchers at the

University of Leicester studiedthe DNA of people of variousheights. They found that thesame genetic variants that helpdetermine a person’s adultheight also influence thedevelopment of theircardiovascular system.Professor Sir Nilesh Samani,

who led the study, says: “Welooked at what those genes do.Variants whichmake youshorter or taller also affect thestructure of your blood vessels,and that’s the reason you havehigher or lower risk [of heartdisease].”The condition narrows the

arteries that supply blood to theheart, owing to a build-up ofplaque. If a blood clot forms overthe plaque an artery can becomeblocked, causing a heart attack.Samani added: “[DNA]

cannot bemodified by one’slifestyle or socioeconomicconditions. If shorter height isdirectly connected withincreased risk of coronary heartdisease, one would expect that[the genetic variants studied]would also be associated withcoronary heart disease— andthis is precisely what we found.”The study showed that

cholesterol and fat levels onlypartly explained the relationshipbetween shortness and thedisease.British heart Foundation

associatemedical director,Professor Jeremy Pearson, saysthis is the first study to showthat the risk of heart disease isin part due to genetics.

— Independent

Simple swapswill suit you

GREENGOODNESS: You can substitute avocado for butter in a lot of recipes.

Livingwell canbe as simple asadjusting yourroutine to addmore exerciseandnutrients

WEAREmoreconcerned than everbefore about living ahealthy lifestyle.

However, implementing dietarychanges and adopting anexercise routine can prove to beoverwhelming. A recent Galluppoll found that nine out of 10consumers say they try toinclude fruit and vegetables ontheir plates, but they are notnecessarily succeeding.“Simple everyday swaps can

make the difference in achievinga healthy lifestyle,” saysregistered dietitian DawnJackson Blatner, author of TheFlexitarian Diet. “We live in abusy society, and no one diet fitsall. Focus on small dailyshortcuts that are realistic andwill have a lasting impact.”Try these simple swaps,

which canmake a difference inrealising your goals:

Boardroom conferencevs walkingmeetingSwap your sedentary internaloffice meeting for a “walkingmeeting”. Instead of meeting in aconference room for 30minutes,make a few trips around theoffice building.

Online shopping vsmall

Change the routine and go to thestore in person.While onlineshopping hasmade life moreconvenient, it has eliminatedanother opportunity to realisethe health benefits of walking.

Gymvs five-minuteroutineEliminate the guilt of missing aday at the gym. Do star jumps orcrunches during TV ads. Thisfive-minute routine burnscalories and keeps you frommindlesslymunching in front ofthe TV.

Salad dressing vs ricevinegarReplace heavy salad dressingwith a light vinaigrette.Whisktogether rice vinegar, garlic salt,mustard powder, sesame oil,sesame seeds and canola oil in ameasuring cup. Pour over rocketleaves and tomato halves.

Butter and oil vsavocadoInstead of baking with oil or

butter, usemashed avocado. Thesubstitution of avocado in bakedgoods helps increase theirnutritional value and serves as agreat alternative to ingredientsthat are high in saturated fat.Avocados offer a subtle flavourand creamy texture tomanyrecipes.

Mid-morning snack vsalmondsControl hunger by eating a fewalmonds instead of themid-

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From humble beginnings as a suburban petrol station, owner and manager Carol Bradley has developed the business, which is now one of the city’s largest independent automotive workshops.

Over the past two decades the business has been fuelled by personal recommendations from satisfied customers spanning three generations. Their success stems from a winning combination of knowledge and experience of their qualified technicians together with unparalleled customer service.

“We pride ourselves in having open and honest relationships with our clients and doing what’s best for their vehicle. Safety is our highest priority, which is why it’s so important we use quality parts with guaranteed workmanship,” Carol says.

Within recent years the growth in local industry has also contributed to their success and subsequent rise in customer numbers. “People who work in offices and businesses in the Burnside area find it very convenient to have their vehicles serviced and repaired while they’re at work,” says Carol.

A proud representative of the MTA and Auto Super Shoppes, Kendal Vehicle Services offers an extensive range of services that includes vehicle servicing and repairs, Warrants of Fitness, the latest 3D wheel alignment technology, exhausts and mufflers, brakes, suspension, clutch, cambelt, automatic transmission servicing, battery and tyre sales and service.

Quality workmanship is matched by their friendly team who take the time to establish open lines of communication that has formed the foundation of trust and confidence in their well-deserved reputation.

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Keynote speakers from the United States, Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand will talk about neuroscience and neural recovery,

clinical research and commercialisation.The May 10 to 12 conference is being

hosted by the University of Canterbury Rose Centre for Stroke Recovery and Research at St George’s Medical Centre. The conference is the only one of its kind in New Zealand to target stroke rehabilitation specialists with a focus on applied biotechnology.

Strokes cost the New Zealand health bill about $450 million a year. The Rose Centre’s deputy director Dr Phoebe Macrae says there is increasing need for novel and innovative treatments to reduce the

burden of strokes, such as mortality, pneumonia and dehydration.

“Research has shown that Maori and Pasifika people in New Zealand have a much higher incidence of suffering a stroke than their European counterparts. This research also highlights that the average age of stroke is significantly younger in these populations, by an average of 10 to 15 years. Twenty-five percent of people who recover from their first stroke will have another one within five years.

“At any point in time, there will be over 32,000 New Zealanders who have survived their initial stroke but are living with the disabilities arising from a stroke. These people require ongoing and intensive

Close to 100 experts, engineers, physiologists, clinicians, medical academics and students

from around the world will discuss the impact of new technology on helping recovering

patients at an international stroke rehabilitation conference in Christchurch.

Experts gather in Christchurch to discuss stroke-related issues

rehabilitation to improve their quality of life. “Factors such as unhealthy diet, obesity,

high blood pressure, smoking and lack of physical exercise will also result in a higher prevalence of stroke. Stroke is the second most common cause of death worldwide and a common cause of disability in adults in developed countries. The incidence of stroke in New Zealand is high compared to other developed countries with over 9000 new stroke events each year and over 2500 deaths attributable to this condition.

“At the university’s Rose Centre, we are focusing on addressing all aspects of post-stroke rehabilitation. We want to develop and provide clinical services for stroke patients that meet patients’ clinical needs and also allow patients to contribute to research that will help others. We are looking to create bioengineering applications that will facilitate recovery by allowing patients greater access to intervention techniques.”

“At any point in time, there will be over 32,000 New Zealanders who have survived their initial stroke but are living with the disabilities arising from a stroke. These people require ongoing and intensive rehabilitation to improve their quality of life.


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The wonderful flow from the living areas leads to the patio area which overlooks the level grounds. A great playground for the growing family. With five double bedrooms, three are located upstairs and two downstairs. Two bathrooms and two separate toilets. Perfect for extended families, with a fully self-contained one bedroom seperate living area located on the ground level. Extensive decking and patios offer an excellent space for outdoor entertaining while relaxing with your friends and family. Plenty of off-street parking for a caravan/boat. Internal access garaging.

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Open Homes: Sunday 11.45am to 12.15pm, or for an appointment to view contact Debra Hakaraia of Smart Real Estate (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) on 384 8600 or 027 562 0420. You may also email Debra at [email protected] or visit www.smartrealestate.co.nz.


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North. I love my job and I am really excited about having this opportunity to introduce and promote Barnardos KidStart Childcare home-based services.

I love Christchurch and believe there is no better place to be. The people are so friendly and there is nothing better than the heart and soul of this community. My community passion has been in my local youth group where I have contributed my time.

My KidStart role is to help families find the perfect childcare fit or to help mums to become an educator and work from the comfort of their own home. All of our educators provide care and education, incorporating Barnardos KidStart Childcare’s philosophy of learn, play and grow.

If you are looking for childcare or thinking about becoming an educator and running your own business from your own home, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. Give me a call as I would love to help you with your childcare journey. Call 0800 KIDSTART today.

CASPA (Creative A� er School Programmed Activities) o� ers children the opportunity to be creative, make new friends

and try new experiences all within a safe, nurturing environment. CASPA o� ers working parents an a� ordable a� er school and school holiday programme that their kids just love.

CASPA is now pleased to advise they have a new a� er school programme at Harewood School on Harewood Road.

CASPA attributes its success to the variety of activities on o� er as well as the convenience and a� ordability for parents. CASPA kids enjoy an exciting range of activities including sports, music, games,

drama, arts and cra� as well as fun trips. Previous themes and activities have included a Karaoke Dance Party, CASPA Fear Factor, Healthy Art, Out of Africa and heaps of other amazing themes and activities.

CASPA parents enjoy peace of mind, knowing their kids are safe and enjoying the bene� ts of a quality a� er school programme. Some parents and caregivers also enjoy government subsidies for CASPA. CASPA is child, youth and family approved for the OSCAR subsidy and in some circumstances, the full CASPA fee will be covered by the subsidy.

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� e centre caters for children aged 0 to 5 years in sessions or all day. It has separate nursery and preschool areas, with a dedicated sleep room. In comparison to what is available elsewhere, the fees are very

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Twenty free hours are also available for children aged 3 and over.

With six sta� members, all of whom are fully quali� ed, this homely centre has a family-oriented, friendly atmosphere that is welcoming and inviting for new entrants.

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Tyres 2 GO provides a full range of automotive repairs and servicing options, including supplying, repairing, replacing and � tting suspension systems such as suspension arms, shocks and struts; replacement springs and lowering springs; ball joints; bushes tie rod ends, rack ends; brakes, transmission and exhaust systems as well as all preventative maintenance work. � eir customers are assured of expert service and a great price, and the knowledge that their vehicles are safe

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It’s now even easier to get the great service that Tyres 2 GO offer, thanks to their brand-new centre on Wainoni Road. Conveniently located just up from the junction with Breezes Rd, the new workshop is a one-stop shop not just for tyres, but for a range of auto mechanical services, too. Located right opposite Pak ‘n Save at 175 Wainoni Rd, they are open seven days a week.

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Tyres 2 Go is a popular choice with up to 40 per cent discounts they provide and a

quick, efficient whi le-you-wait service that is great value for your

mainland pressTHUrsdaY JanUarY 31 2013 29

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DISCOUNTOn quality BrandsTyres & Batteries

SAVE UP TO

40%OPEN 7 DAYS Monday-Friday 8am-5pm Saturday-Sunday 8am-3pm

At we are proud to be your local tyre and mechanical service centre.

Drive into our workshops OR our fleet of mobile tyre service vans will come to you at home, work, anywhere in Christchurch

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P. 379 7170 or A/H 027 222 3241

Now Incorporating City South Tyres New & Used Tyres For As Little As $30 Fitted

Back Packer Vehicles Available WITH Guaranteed Buy Back

• Provide Full Workshop Facilities • Full Servicing & WOF Repairs

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owned & operated100%

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WHY WOULDN'T YOU TRY US FIRST?

locally owned and operated supporting cantabrians

DIeSeL

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The diesel professionals specialising in

4WDRePaiRs & seRvicing

all WoRkguaRanTeeD

Full mechanical servicing for BMW’s

Speialising in dismantling BMW’s

Purchasing pre-loved & damaged BMW’s

noW oPen euRocaRe seRvice

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We can also REPAIR your existing lights includingHeadlamp Adjusters, Lens Refurbishment and Plastic Welding

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• TYRES FROM $20• ENGINES FROM $200• LIGHTS FROM $20

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PANASONIC BATTERIES IN STOCK NOW

Tyres 2 Go - a new branch in Kaiapoi

Tyres 2 Go is open seven days a week, Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 3pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm. Visit www.tyres2go.co.nz.

■ Stock tyres and batteries■ Fit and balance tyres■ Have computerised all-wheel alignment■ Fit new batteries

tyres 2 go

money.The NZ owned and operated business

already has convenient branches in Opawa and Sockburn and a mobile service.

It is one-stop-shop for the world’s leading brands of tyres and batteries for all passenger cars, 4x4, sports utility vehicles and light commercial vehicles.

At Tyres 2 Go, you will find competitive prices and helpful staff offering honest, expert advice with the highest quality of original brands, such as Toyo, Michelin, Kumho, Nitto, Goodride and ATR Sport. They also provide a three-year warranty on their Power Build Batteries.

Safety is paramount at Tyres 2 Go, along with cleanliness and environmentally friendly working conditions.

tyres are a crucial element of road

safety and properly maintained they will help ensure

safe and comfortable motoring for you and your family.

AUTOPROS

HAve yOU gOT veHicle PROblemS??

visit your local automotive professional

Tyres 2 Go will soon open its third branch at 13 Stone Street, Kaiapoi.

Owner Andrew Taylor is looking forward to the opening on February

2, and providing a service for their regular clients and new ones. He apologises for the delay in not opening sooner due to building delays.

Tyres 2 Go is a popular choice with up to 40 per cent discounts they provide and a

quick, efficient whi le-you-wait service that is great value for your

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Furniture (Indoors)LOUNGE SUITE 7 piece newly covered in quality blue fabric $2,000 ono ph 343 6316

Garage SalesAVONHEAD ROTARY CLUB. Monster charity garage / car boot sale, This Saturday 16th May, 8am - 12.30 at Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Road. Huge variety of useable items & stalls .Sausage sizzle. Donated goods can be dropped off at bowling club Friday 15th May. Contact Dennis 354-0553 or 0274 864 787 for a car boot site.

Gardening & Supplies

A GARDEN TIDY UP? Rose & fruit tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440

NORTH WEST Tidy-Ups and Landscapes: SPECIALISING in seasonal / annual tidy-ups, can work in with you to suit, Est. 2004, call Graeme 342-5151 or 027 341-8596.

Health & BeautyHAIRDRESSER MOBILE mature, qualified, avail for perms, sets & cuts, in the comfort of your own home, ph 03 352-8208

Holiday Accommodation

QUEENSLAND SUN-SHINE COAST AUSTRA-LIA Resort, Ocean Views, Balconies, Self Con-tained, 1 or 2 B/R Ensuite, Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna, Free Internet, Shops, Restaurants, Tennis, Surf Club & Patrolled Beach, Public Transport at door. Ask for our SEASONAL SPECIALS. Phone 61 7 544-35011 Email: [email protected] www.mandolin.com.au

BUSY single older man, seeks a sexy spunky trim and fun lady to pamper and provide lots of TLC and affection. Genuine replies only to: [email protected]

MODERN charming single gentleman, with a few years on the clock,tall, athletic and generous seeks a lady friend (40 to 60) to interact and do things with, enjoy each others company and be silly and serious, open minded and playful, cultured and proper. Style and presentation is important. Please write to: Andy, P.O.Box 1919, Christchurch. A photo would be appreciated.

SINGLE GUY is looking to find a single slim female. for day outings and nights in..Text 0276594425

Personals

Rexellent RentalsCars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta

www.rexellent.com.au

FREE CALL 0800 601 508

Public Notices

Public Notices

Weka Pass RailwayWaipara, North Canterbury

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

We Are Running SunDAY 17th MAY

Running 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month

Infoline Chch 96 22 999 Depart Glenmark Station

11.30am & 2.00pm

DEMOLITIONWith care and respect we will remove your dwelling. Our policy is to recycle as much as we can. We are a

local company specialising in residential properties. We

will endeavor to cater for your individual needs.Ph. R.M. Solutions

021 02866981 for a free quote.

Healthcare Assistants

Due to our Clientsdemand we require

experiencedHealthcare Assistants,

to work in aged care facilities,

call today on 03 928-2321

Situations Vacant

Christchurch StarCirculation DepartmentFreepost 155865CHRISTCHURCH

DELIVERY PEOPLE

REQUIRED

The Star requires delivery personnel in all areas of Christchurch for our waiting list. The work involves door-to-door delivery of The Star newspaper on a Wednesday and Friday.

If you are interested please call 3772427 or e-mail [email protected] or complete and return this coupon

date: name: address: phone # email: age (if under 13)

Situations Vacant

Ballet Tuition

Classes for juniors to seniors or

individual private lessonsPreparation for examinations

and competitionsPh 027 282 5700

Joan Adams (A.R.A.D) Solo Seal

Tuition

PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100

A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671GOOD PRICES paid for estate lots, antiques and good quality furniture, Ph Rick 347 4493 or 021 376 883TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

Wanted To Buy

CARAVAN RENTAL

www.christchurchcaravans.co.nzP. 379 1633 or 021 1576 188 • 166 Ferry Rd

DO YOU need short/long term accommodation

whilst your house is being

repaired?

We have 2 to 6 berth UK caravans available which are fully self contained with toilet, shower, hob, fridge, hot/cold water, double glazing, heater AND full insulation so you won’t freeze.

We can set these up on your property, handy if you have pets or belongings to look after.

To Lease

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cherylyn Macilquhamddi 03 364 7494 Mob 021 914 428

[email protected]

LEARN HOW TO WELD

Day and night classesIn a small, supportive teaching environment

The Welding Academy is NZQA accredited to TEACH and ASSESS:

Phone 03 377 39117/97 Shakespeare Rd, Waltham, Christchurchwww.weldingacademy.co.nz

• All major Welding Unit Standards - MIG, TIG, ARC

• AS/NZ 2980 Welding Certificate in all Mild & Stainless Steel applications

Trades & Services

GLAZINGStephen Thom

Glazing 2012 Ltd.(Under New Management)

WE CAN DO YOUR WORK NOW

• Mirrors

• New Glazing

• Pet Door Specialists

• Frameless Showers

• Splashbacks

ALL BROKEN WINDOWS

9155

874A

A

Phone Cushla 03 352 6225

or 027 352 6225

Trades & Services

PLUMBER

For allPlumbing• Roofing/

spouting• Maintenance• Installations

MichaelGale

Plumbing Ltd87

9044

1AA

Small workno problem

PROMPT SERVICE

Ph 364 7080 (24 hour)Mob 027 438 3943

Trades & Services

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

A. PAINTING & PLASTERERS. Tradesmen named top 10 EQC contractors for quality work.Also exterior & roofs. Ph Just Painters, 022 474 2881

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

APPLIANCES & WHITEWARE Sales and service, 12 mths guarantee, free delivery in Chch area, Appliance Services, Showroom Shop 12 New Brighton mall (Pierside). Phone 388 4780BEST BATHROOMS full renovation specialists, LBP, repairs & maintenance ph 03 387-0770 or 027 245-5226BRICKLAYER 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] Qualified, brick & block, also repairs. Finished to a high standard, ph Mike 022 369-4007BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 25 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.BUILDER/JOINER 25 years exp, immediate start, character renovations, internal finisher, no job too small, ph Michael 0273 991-673 or 03 926-1149

Trades & Services

Concrete Paving

All plain & decorative drives, paths, patios

& courtyards.

Repairs & insurance work, overlays.

No job too small.

For free quote & advice contact

Adrian at

0800 728 648anytime

North West areas

PAV’N4U

CARRIER LOCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069CARPET CLEANING and free deodorising, 3 rooms & hallway from $59, over 20 yrs experience ph 027 220-2256 CHIMNEY CLEANING Clean Sweep Canterbury Ltd, Professional, Guaranteed Service, (formerly Abel & Prestige Chimney Cleaning Ltd), Ph 0800 SWEEPER - 0800 793 3737CONCRETE CUTTING Affordable Concrete Cutting with Quality, and removal work. Free quote. No job to small. Phone 027 442-2219, Fax 359-6052 a/h 359- 4605


What'sON!

Eat

Jo-Anne Fuller phone: 364 7425 email: jo.fuller@ christchurchstar.co.nz

Entertainment News & Advertising

202 Marine Pde Ph 388-9416

Members, guests and affiliates welcome

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz

BISTRO- downstairs -

Open Tuesdayto Saturday

12pm - 2pm &from 5pm

midweek

Roast

Bistro

special $10Available Tues,Weds & Thurs

PIERVIEWRestaurant

Qualitya la carte

witha view!

OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY FROM 5.30PM

Friday’s:2 for 1 DealSTEAKSIZZLER

CHECKOUT OURPIERVIEWSPECIALS! $25

Sunday’s:3 Course DealSoup, Roast,Dessert

SHUTTLERUNNING

Tuesday,Thursday,Friday &Saturday

WORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUBWORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUBWORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUB

www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz17 Carmen Rd ph 349 9026

Members, guests & affiliates welcome

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW!

SATURDAY 16 MAY, 4.30PM:MARION’S OUTLAWS

FRIDAY 15 MAY, 7PM

PLAYING THIS WEEK

COMING ATTRACTION

JO’S KARAOKE

SATURDAY 16 MAY, 8PM:ROCKABELLA

Classifieds Contact us today CALL NOW Ph: 03 379 1100

Entertainment

Thursday 7th May - Wednesday 13th MayA ROYAL NIGHT OUT (M)

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG)

OF MICE AND MEN (M) WOMAN IN GOLD (M)

BOYCHOIR (PG)

SWAN LAKE (exempt)

THE GROUND WE WON (M) THE SOUND OF MUSIC (G)

LETTERBOX ADVERTISING

Phone Mark on 364 7453 or 021 800 809 • Email: [email protected]

The Christchurch Star Company specialises in the printing and delivery of gloss mailers and letterbox flyers.

PRINT

We offer a FREE professional Creative and Design service to ensure your advertising is effectively targetting your customers.

DESIGN

You can choose CHCH wide delivery to every home or target your delivery to where your customers live. Talk to us about the best option for your business.

DELIVERY

Phone Mark on 364 7453 or 021 800 809 • Email: [email protected]

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


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


Trades & ServicesPAINTING & PLASTERING. Excellent finish and customer service. Avail now. Ph Chris 027 223 8542

PLASTERER SOLID both ext & int work, Scottish Tradesman with over 30 yrs experience, FREE Quotes, ph Donald 354-5153 or 021 023-26186

PLASTERER Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 years experience. Ring 0800 387-369

PLUMBER 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

Trades & ServicesT.V. SERVICE CENTRE Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD, aerial installations and kitsets 301 Brougham Street, ph 03 379 1400

UPHOLSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448

VHS VIDEO TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655

VINYL AND TILE uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125

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

WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 344-2170

WINDOWS & 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

Trades & Services

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

HANDYMAN All alterations, decks, fences, concrete paving, painting & spouting clearing, all repairs & maintenance around your home, workmanship guaranteed, 30 years exp, call Adrian anytime 0800 223 476 North West areas

OVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $50.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 683-6253 or 027 228-0025

PAINTING & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, Painting Plastering Division, ph Mark 021 171-1586

PAINTER 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 027 274-3541


50$92 coursespecial

Great Kids menu plusdesignated play area

Kids

Special available lunch onlyMon - Sat 12pm - 2.30pm

2 courselunch dealSeniors

$20

Racecourse Hotel118 Racecourse Rd, Ph 342 7150Open daily from 6.30am - late BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

WE ARE OPEN FOR BREAKFAST FROM 6.30AM!

Family FriendlyRoast & Dessert

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

SUPER 15 RUGBYaction LIVE on 5 T.V’s

ST ALBANS

Phone 355 0218305 Cranford Street

Email: [email protected] - Friday

$12 LIGHTLUNCH

21for

Tuesdays

5pm - 8pm2 MAINS MEALS

FOR THE PRICE OF 1(Mains menu only. No vouchers accepted)

POOL TABLES

FUNCTION ROOM

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COURTESY COACH

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Phone 385 8880

GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RDwww.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132

THE

Café by daybar & RESTAURANT

by night

TRY OUR GREATDINNER MENU

Happy Hour5pm - 7pm,

dailyLIVE MUSIC

6PM FRIDAY 15th may Lunch & DinnerAll you can eat, 7 days

Bookings EssentialPH 386-0088fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurantwww.gardenhotel.co.nz

BuffetUnbeatable

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CAFE SPECIALS

excellent FOODexcellent service

phone 388 3649www.urbancorner.co.nz

live ENTERTAINMENTOUTDOOR BAR AREA

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cnr New Brighton Rd & Bower Ave, New Brighton

phone 388 9138www.thebower.co.nz

FIND US ONFACEBOOK

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Sunday 1pm17th May

WOT’S ON

IN LIMBO

Friday 6.30pm15th May

BOBBYTHE GUITAR MAN

COURTESY COACHPH 388 3649

PHONE TO BOOK THIS SERVICE.CONDITIONS APPLY.

4PM - 6PM FRIDAY

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4PM - 6PM THURSDAY

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CORONAS, HEINIES, STEINY PURES ETC

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WITH THIS VOUCHER

MONDAY10am-2pm

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PHONE 388 3649 TOSET UP THIS SERVICE

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Saturday16th May

THE BUBBLEMEN

Menu$20WEDNESDAY ALL MAINS

from 4.30pm

ROASTOF THE DAYIS BACK!

$15$15LUNCH 7 DAYS

Johnny.B’s at SNAFU, 7 Chalmers St, Hornby Ph 344 5858

18 GAMING MACHINES

Join JOHNNY B’s JUG CLUB

THURSDAYS 7.30PM

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[email protected]

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*Promotion ends 31/05/15 – new kitchen designs only – not available to commercial projects – See instore for full T&C’s

Designers Comment - Amanda

Irresistibly Elegant! In my opinion less is more! When handle-less design meets high

gloss lacquer the effect is entirely harmonious with a contemporary , streamline,

linear appearance. Come and see why our newly installed kitchen is the star of the

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Traditionally Timeless! A traditional cottage style kitchen with pilasters, light

pelmet and cornice, complement perfectly to create a modern kitchen design with

traditional style features. The Castello is an inexpensive vinyl wrapped door tough

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Stunning & Seamless! This Durable Melamine kitchen with Laser fused PVC edging

has removed the unsightly glue marks that are prevalent in many Melamine kitchens,

at the low end of the price range (Price Group.2) this makes Laser an extremely

affordable quality kitchen.

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Chic French inspired! A favourite of mine with a

beautifully soft honed lacquer finish, ideal if sun

reflection is an issue.

Complimented with a realistic and price effective reproduction

laminate timber top. Antique iron handles and framed glass

doors with delicate curved lighting above ensures you will have a

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I love this high quality Lacquered finish. The stunning Lacquer high

gloss surfaces lends the kitchen a modern, fresh appearance.

I believe Flash is best value lacquered you could get in Christchurch.

The stunning midnight blue finish is installed in our showroom now!

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In price group 1 Speed gives you the opportunity to own a fantastic quality kitchen

at the most affordable of prices. All of our kitchens are of the same quality

cabinet for every price group, it is only the door that changes, so you can be

assured that if you choose an entry level range you are not compromising on quality!

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