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BUSKERS are BACK

Zane and Degge will be entertaining audiences next week with circus feats and grass roots comedy at the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch. •Take a look at some of the other performers at the upcoming festival on pages 4 and 5.

Fire ban breached to kill huge nest of bumblebees

By Emma-Jane McLennanFIREFIGHTERS WERE called to a different kind of a blaze this week – an Avonhead man breaching the fire ban trying to get rid of a troublesome bumblebee nest.

Neighbours were concerned the householder’s chil-dren’s playhouse was on fire – and with the dry condi-tions feared it could spread.

There is a fire ban across the city because of the tin-der dry conditions.

When firefighters arrived they found the playhouse was fine, but a large nest of bees on fire.

Harewood fire station officer Brian Lewis said the man, who had recently arrived from South Africa, had initially called an apiarist for help.

But the apiarist wouldn’t assist, so the South African man did some quick online research and found smok-ing bees out might get rid of them.

He lifted the 2m x 2m playhouse off the ground, tipped it onto its side and lit the bumblebee nest which had been under it. •Turn to page 3

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HOUSING REBUILD and repair delays are likely to cost taxpayers millions of dollars as an accommo-dation grants service has been ex-tended for another seven months.

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•From page 1“Naturally the neighbours called us

when they saw the smoke, especially at this time of year, “ said Mr Lewis.

There were “thousands” of bum-blebees swarming all over the play-house: “There was also a tree close by and it was just covered.”

Realising that the bumblebees were more of a concern than the

fire, Mr Lewis called the fire com-munications team and asked them to find someone who could help.

Within minutes apiarist Kevin Gates arrived.

The self-described “bee hobby-ist” has been at the job for more than 25 years, but he was shocked by what he saw.

“He had three kids riding around

on new Christmas bikes, all with no shoes on, and the oldest would’ve been lucky if he was five years old. They are lucky they didn’t get stung. I don’t know where he got the idea to smoke them out,” he said.

Mr Gates said the best way to deal with bees was to either leave them until winter, when the queen bee dies, or try scooping them into

a box and rehoming them.“In the end I had to tell them to

spray the remaining bees with bug spray, which is pretty sad. They just liked the spot because it was warm and dry so it was a perfect place to build their nest.”

Between the Fire Service and the apiarist the problem was sorted- the fire was put out and the family

given advice on dealing with the remaining bees.

Mr Lewis said they would not be referring the householder to the city council for breaching the fire ban, the fire was not big enough to warrant action. No fines are given for breaching fire bans in urban areas, while rural areas charge the cost of the callout.

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Nathan Bonner splits his time between brewing coffee in the central city – and making people laugh. Aka MulletMan, he is one of the acts in the World Buskers Festival which starts next week. He spoke to Grace Cabell

So can you tell me a bit about yourself, how long have you been busking – what made you get into it?

I’ve been busking since 1995. I used to work in a juggling shop so I sort of went outside of that with juggling props trying to get people to pur-chase the wares. That was in Auck-land a long time ago. Then I moved to Christchurch to do the Circo Arts course in 1998 and have been here since. I live in Birdlings Flat.

You’ve been performing for a while now, what is it that keeps you in the game?

Yeah, I suppose! The busking is one side of it. Primarily, I do book work, festival work and cruise ship work – the busking side of it is a non-paid crowd so it keeps the show fresh.

How do you and your Mulletman persona compare?

He’s a highlighted version of part of me, so he’s not a character, he’s a highlight of a persona.

What is it that made you keep the 1980s mullet out there?

I guess I’m quite a practical person

and it is quite a practical haircut. It keeps you warm in winter and keeps the hair out your eyes. So in terms of pragmatism it’s awesome.

Has anyone ever tried to pull your hair?

Yeah! Most people ask permission but I only say yes if their hands are clean. I have been trying to get my haircut insured. At the moment it’s sponsored by Janine Jansen.

What sort of conditioner do you use?

Moroccan oil.Do you have a family? I have my partner, Elizabeth. We

have no children but I also have a 14-year-old daughter who lives in Auckland.

Had the mullet helped or hin-dered you? [Laughs] No, the mul-lets a good filter. Funnily enough she [Elizabeth] hadn’t even seen the show before.

If you weren’t performing what job would you choose to do instead?

Well my partner and I took over the Caffeine Laboratory in Re:Start Mall – that was just a side project,

but it’s ended up taking up a lot more time than I thought. We have re-named it A Mouse Called Bean.

It looks like you’ve travelled to some pretty cool places – do you

have a favourite place you have per-formed at so far?

I like the Edinburgh Fringe Fes-tival – I’ve performed there seven different years. It’s a cool city and at-

tracts heaps of different acts. Apart from the couple of winter festivals in New Zealand it’s pretty quiet. Both my brothers live in the UK so I like to visit them as well.

Using the mullet to good

COFFEE BUZZ: Christchurch busker MulletMan and his partner Elizabeth recently took over The Caffeine Laboratory in Re:Start Mall, which they have renamed A Mouse Called Bean. PHOTO: GRACE CABELL

Roxi D’Lite comes from Canada with a swag of awards from the Burlesque world.

The World Buskers Festival will return to Christchurch between January 15 and 25. The festival features 55 national and international acts with 600 performances over 11 days. It is the largest street performance festival in Australasia. Acts include: Moira McKenzie will be reading your fortunes in Busker Park this year.


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effect on the world stageDo you get recognised when

you’re not performing, as Mullet-Man?

All the time. It’s just constant, eve-rywhere I go. The funny ones are when you go overseas and get rec-ognised by someone from Australia who has seen you in Queenstown, Auckland, Edinburgh and now in Australia.

What does a typical show involve for those who might not know?

It’s usually music and juggling routines with comedy and a unicycle. For my finale, I like to have a young lady blowing a leaf blower on my hair.

What’s something from the show you always get a big reaction on?

When most people talk about my show they talk about my haircut, re-ally [laughs].

Do you think busking in Christchurch has changed post quakes?

Yeah, it’s definitely changed. This summer is an exception because the mall (Re:Start) shut down the pitch (designated area for performers). Prior to the quake the street show had developed an international pitch in the Square – so post-quake its been a case of trying to keep that cul-ture going.

Where did you learn your skills? I’m self-taught. I used to do jug-

gling festivals and attended circus school. Also through meeting people and exchanging ideas at the different festivals around the world. That’s one of the reasons I love the Edinburgh

Fringe Festival, you meet so many in-teresting people.

How do you come up with new material?

New material you think of your-self in terms of concept, then I like to throw at someone who thinks along the same lines and see what comes out of it.

Do you busk all year round? More or less all year round. I’m

definitely busier performing with the cruise ships.

How many hours a week would you dedicate to shows and training all up?

It does vary – and also probably just like you – you get ideas in the middle of night so it’s I couldn’t re-ally say.

Is this your full-time profession? It’s been my sole income for over a

decade. We have the espresso bar as a side project but it’s turned out to be quite a time-consuming thing.

How much money can a suc-cessful full- time busker expect to make?

[Laughs] Dream on!What do you do when you’re not

busking?When I’m not performing? Or

busking? Or working in the shop? Or being a dad? No, I do enjoy the odd game of golf when I can get out and do it. Other than that I get to travel with work so enjoy getting out and seeing new things.

Is it difficult working with audi-ence members?

When you’re using audience mem-

bers you have to be so careful. They essentially become a representation of their audience – how you treat them is how you treat everyone. For me it’s about creating a scenario where they feel safe enough to do something in front of people they wouldn’t normally otherwise do, and then leave the stage feeling good about it. What I love is when you set up a situation for someone and they go above and beyond what they could have done.

How do you pick someone out of a crowd?

You pick people who look comfortable with themselves, you learn how to read people pretty quick.

What would you say to people who want to avoid being picked?

Come with the spirit that you want to be involved rather than not be involved. Good acts will always try and make people feel good when they leave and not completely humiliated.

What can we expect at the up-coming Christchurch festival?

I’m putting together more audi-ence-interaction stuff. This is my 11th year so I think most people know my routines so they’ll just be extended versions.

I saw a question posted up on your website and had to ask you yourself to see what your answer would be: What came first? Was it the mullet or the man?

The mullet came first, the man grew into it.

EXCITEMENT: Christchurch busker MulletMan includes a mix of juggling, fire and music into his performances.

Sport Suzie will be appearing in a multitude of places including the Popsicle Kids Pitch and street shows around the park.

Fez Shivannah will be part of the Buskers Burlesque line-up.

Captain Kidd will be returning again with his mischievous and naughty ways.

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Selfies.As a (still, just) teenage girl, my

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I was perusing boxing day sales in Queenstown recently, looking for a new phone, when a sales assistant helpfully offered: “If you buy this one, it comes with a free selfie stick.”

Ahh, the notorious 2014 Christmas present had struck again. I smiled.

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Smile. Click, click. She’d frown at the screen and take another. Click. I almost felt like offering to just take the photo for her, but she looked determined. I left her to it.

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Today in history

Famous dates•1431 – Judges’ investigations for the trial of Joan of Arc begin in Rouen, France, the seat of the English occupa-tion government •1799 – British Prime Minister Wil-liam Pitt introduces income tax to raise funds for the war against Napoleon. •1862 – The first petroleum shipment (1329 barrels) from the US to Europe arrives at Victoria Docks, London, aboard the Elizabeth Watts Famous birthdays•1913 – Richard Nixon, 37th President (R) of the United States (1969-74)•1982 – Kate Middleton


Braised lamb shoulder chops with vinegar and french beans

Serves 6

650g French beans, 450g for the braise and a further 200g for blanching4 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil1.35kgs Lamb shoulder chops50g Onions, chopped2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped1 Ground pepper8 Tbsp Red wine vinegar

Snap the ends off the beans, rinse, drain and set aside. In a cast-iron enamel pot, add olive oil and brown the (seasoned) lamb chops at a medium-high temperature. Brown meat in batches thoroughly on all sides before removing. Avoid overcrowding the pot. When the lamb is finished, put the onion and garlic in the pot and cook until they are pale gold. Add salt and pepper then the vinegar. Bring the vinegar to a brisk simmer for about 30 seconds while using a wooden spoon to de-glaze. Turn the heat down, add beans then place the meat on top, along with extra salt and pepper. Cover and cook in oven at 160C for about two and a half hours or until the meat is almost falling off the bone. Gently remove the chops to a tray to cool. Sieve the beans, keeping the stock. Reduce the stock until it becomes almost sticky. Add red-wine vinegar for piquancy. Chop stewed beans and mix with fresh, blanched butter beans and French beans. Serve with buttery boiled new season potatoes and the fresh and chopped beans. Drizzle the chops with the reduced sauce and add a spoonful of minted salsa verde to the top of the lamb.

Chicken tikka

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1 Onion3 Garlic cloves5 cm Fresh ginger, piece1 tsp Garam masala1 tsp Ground paprika1 tsp Iodised salt¼ cup Vinegar1 tsp Lemon, grated rind1¼ cups Plain unsweetened yoghurt

6 Chicken thighs, skinless, cutlets

Peel onion and chop finely. Crush garlic, peel and chop finely. Peel ginger and grate. Place onion, garlic and ginger in a bowl with garam masala, paprika, salt, vinegar, lemon rind and yoghurt. Mix together well. Place chicken in a baking dish. Pour over yoghurt mixture. Bake at 180 degC for 40 to 45 minutes or until juices run clear when chicken is tested. Serve with Indian breads.

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Broken or damaged Gold, gold coins, bullion,

sovereigns, medals, wrist or pocket watches,

antique gold jewellery, anything gold. Top price.Phone Steve 351-9139.

Appliances (Whiteware)

WHITEWEAR urgently required.Dead or alive!Stoves,washing machines,dryers,fridges.Charity Barns & Plants, 360 Ferry Rd, Open 7 days, Ph 03 381 2012

BooksBOOKS Old wanted, vintage, anything considered, including hunting, mountaineering, fishing, childrens, ph 03 354-1621

Caravans, Motorhomes& Traliers

CAMPER 1978 CI Sprite hard top, 3 berth, recently repainted, in original condition, ready to be used $5000 ono, ph 349-9713

Cars $4,001 - $8,000

VW Polo 1998, 89km, 2 x lady owners, immac cond, silver, $4500, ph 021 022-02608, ChCh

Childcare & Domestic Help

NANNY Of many years experience + nursing, seeks position caring for children after school also avail for sleepovers, ph Melanie 03 355-5032 or 022 032-6392

The SpiritualistChurch of NZ41 Glenroy Street

Woolston

SUNDAY SERVICE 7pm

Address Sandra

Mediumship Sandi & Alison

Ph 021-0268-6088

SYDENHAM CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CHURCH

Sydenham Community Centre

23/25 Hutcheson St

AddressDavida

ClairvoyanceDavida

Sunday 7pmAll Welcome

Phone 349-9749

SPIRITUALISTCHURCH OF

KAIAPOICentre of Eternal Spirit

This Sunday 7pmSt Johns Hall

51 Hilton Street.Address:

NolaClairvoyant:

AngelaContact: Heather

(03) 981 0303

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NEW AGE CHRISTIANSPIRITUAL CENTRE

Grafton StreetNew temporary premises

Woolston Community Library/ Scout Hall

St Johns Street, WoolstonSunday 7pm

Address: Shirley

Clairvoyance: Teresa

All welcome

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CLAIRVOYANCE

Appointments canbe made by phoning

027 247 3215

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, If you want to have a drink thats your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Phone 0800 229-6757

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LAPTOPS Acer, HP, Dell, Sony $150 - $400, ph 381-6335 or 021 115-0194

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NEW To town 18yrs Korean Chanel slim tiny size 5 021-08495148NEW To town 21yrs Malaysian princess DDD cup natural 021-08495148

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FLATMATE Wtd Hoon Hay area, 2bdrm house, logburner, lge yard, vege garden, osp, no pets $220 pw inclds rent power & Sky, must be working ph 027 228-9200

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A GARDEN PROFESSIONAL NEEDED? Qualified Horticulturist, offering expert pruning, lawn & general garden care, garden makeovers & landscaping, for free quotes call Bryce 027 688-8196 or 0508 242-733LAWNMOWING ,weed spraying & other property care services, including section clearing & rubbish removal. Ph 027 69 56213 or 322-4097

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Tired of that dripping tap?Brassed off with those sticking doors and windows?Sick of looking at that broken gate & fence?Annoyed with those overflowing gutters?Help is at hand!Ph John on 021 149 0986 for an obligation free quote to ease your mind.

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EXPERIENCED GARDENER (Kevin Garnett)

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TOYOTA COROLLA 1999 1.6XL NZ NEW 5DR HATCH, REG & WOF, WHITE 193KMS, 3 OWNERS, ALPINE STEREO, TOWBAR, RECEIPTS FOR SERVICE RECORDS, VERY GOOD CONDITION $3750 ONO PH 021 121 8730

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AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 377-6672A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671ALL Old China, Crystal, Ornaments, Vases, Cutlery etc. Raewyn Hill Phone 360-0951RECORDS and TURNTABLES WANTED, 7” eps, lps, any amount rock, pop, blues, jazz etc. Top prices paid. PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days ph 366 7410 STAMPS. NZ & World. Large collections,estate lots, & first day covers.Private collector pays cash.Ph 9816462TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

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PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF LATE SUBMISSION AND RIGHT TO MAKE

FURTHER SUBMISSION1. On 27 August 2014 the Christchurch City Council publicly notified 12 proposals

andassociatedplanningmapstoreplacesomeoftheprovisionsoftheoperativeChristchurchCityPlanandtheBanksPeninsulaDistrictPlan.Theperiodformakingsubmissionsonthoseproposalsclosedon8October2014.UndertheprovisionsofClause5(1)(b)ofSchedule3CanterburyEarthquake(ChristchurchReplacementDistrictPlan)Order2014,thechairpersonofthehearingspanelhasacceptedalatesubmissionfromthetrusteesoftheJudithArmstrongTrust(#1479).

2. The submission by the trustees of the Judith ArmstrongTrust may be inspectedduringnormalofficehoursatanyoftheCouncil’sServiceCentreoffices,Councillibraries and on-line at www.proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz For details of yournearestservicecentreorlibrarypleasetelephone039418999.

3. ThefollowingpersonsmaymakeafurthersubmissiononthesubmissionbythetrusteesoftheJudithArmstrongTrust:

• The Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery and the Minister for theEnvironment.

• Anypersonrepresentingarelevantaspectofthepublicinterest.• Anypersonthathasaninterestintheproposalgreaterthantheinterestthatthe

generalpublichas.• ChristchurchCityCouncil.

4. Anyfurthersubmissionmustbelimitedtoamatterinsupportof,orinoppositionto thesubmissionmadeby the trusteesof the JudithArmstrongTrustandmuststatewhetherornotyouwishtobeheard.

5. The further submission must be served on the Christchurch City Council. Acopymustalsobeservedby the furthersubmitteron the trusteesof the JudithArmstrongTrustwithinfiveworkingdaysafterthefurthersubmissionisservedontheChristchurchCityCouncil.

6. To make a further submission send or deliver a written submission in theprescribedformtoChristchurchCityCouncilat:

DistrictPlanFurtherSubmissionsor ChristchurchCityCouncilPOBox73001Christchurch8154

ore-mailasubmissionontheprescribedformtodpreview@ccc.govt.nzorusetheonlineformatwww.proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz

Furthersubmission formsareavailableatallCouncilServiceCentreOfficesandLibraries.

7. TheperiodformakingfurthersubmissionsonthesubmissionbythetrusteesoftheJudithArmstrongTrustclosesonMonday,23February2015.

8. The Christchurch City Council will publish any further submissions received inresponsetothesubmissionbythetrusteesoftheJudithArmstrongTruston-lineatwww.proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nznotlaterthan10workingdaysaftertheclosingdateforfurthersubmissions.

Date:9January2015.

Michael TheelenCHIEF PLANNING OFFICER

CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL

ChristchurchCityCouncilReceptionGroundFloor53HerefordStreetChristchurch

Zagami’s Limited (Mr J. Ktenidis, 51A Bowenvale Avenue, Cashmere, Christchurch) has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue an On Licence in respect of the premises situated at 150 Colombo Street, Christchurch, known as Formaggio’s.

The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence: RESTAURANT.

The days on which and the hours during which liquor is intended to be sold under the licence are:

Sunday to Thursday 9.00am to 11.00pm.

Friday and Saturday 9.00am to 1.00 am the following day.

The application may be inspected during ordinary offices hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee at Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012

SECTION 101

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Park. All welcomeWANT To meet new people in 2015, we are getting a group together for activities, dining & fun times, phone now to enquire after 5pm 332-0423

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NOTIFICATION OF PROHIBITED FIRE SEASON

CHRISTCHURCH CITY RURAL FIRE AREA INCLUDING BANKS

PENINSULA

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 22(2) of the Forest and Rural Fires Act 1977 a Prohibited Fire Season will be imposed from midnight on Saturday, 10 January 2015 in the Christchurch City Council Territorial Area (all areas other than gazetted Urban Fire Districts or State Areas), and will remain in place until further notice.

During the currency of this prohibition the lighting of all fires in the open air is banned, including barbecues and other such devices which use or contain solid fuels. Gas fuelled barbecues and gas cookers are exempt from this notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The prohibition on the lighting of fires in the open air imposed by the Christchurch City Urban Fire Safety Bylaw 2014 from midnight Saturday, 20 December 2014 remains in force.

Darrin WoodsPRINCIPAL RURAL FIRE OFFICER

RICCARTON KNIGHTS Junior League AGM Friday 16th January 2015 7.00pm at Riccaron Clubrooms, Crosbie

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NORTHLANDS (0508-446-987)GENERAL ADMISSION

BIG HERO SIX (PG) Fri-Sun 10:05, 12:00, 2:10PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO• (M) Fri-Sun 1:20, 4:15, 6:40PM EXODUS• (M) Fri-Sun 3:10, 8:55PM INTO THE WOODS• (M) Fri-Sun 10:30, 1:10, 6:00, 8:25PM NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG) Fri-Sun 11:10, 3:40, 6:20PM PADDINGTON (G) Fri-Sun 10:20, 3:00PM PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR• (G) Fri-Sun 10:00, 12:15, 2:15PM TAKEN 3• (M) Fri-Sun 12:50, 4:20, 6:30, 8:50PM THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (M) Fri-Sun 5:20, 8:20PM THE IMITATION GAME• (M) Fri-Sun 10:30, 3:50, 6:10, 8:30PM THE WATER DIVINER (M) Fri-Sun 12:30PMHUNGER GAMES 3: MOCKINGJAY (M) Fri-Sun 8:30PM

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TAKEN 3• (M) Fri-Sun 11:00, 1:30, 4:00, 6:30, 9:00PM

GENERAL ADMISSION ANNIE (PG) Fri-Sun 10:45AM BIG HERO SIX (PG) Fri-Sun 1:10, 3:40PM DUMB AND DUMBER TO• (M) Fri-Sun 1:20, 3:50, 6:10, 8:40PM EXODUS• (M) Fri-Sun 3:10, 5:40, 8:45PM INTO THE WOODS• (M) Fri-Sun 10:00, 12:10, 6:00, 8:50PM NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM 3: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG) Fri-Sun 10:40, 12:50, 6:15PM PADDINGTON (G) Fri-Sun 10:10, 12:40PM PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR• (G) Fri-Sun 10:05, 12:05, 2:10, 4:15PM TEVAR (TBC) Fri-Sun 8:20PM THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (M) Fri-Sun 2:40, 5:10PM THE IMITATION GAME• (M) Fri-Sun 2:45, 6:20, 8:30PM

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DUMB AND DUMBER TO M - VIOLENCE, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE, DRUG REFERENCES & SEXUAL REFERENCES EXODUS M - VIOLENCE. HORRIBLE BOSSES 2 R16 - VIOLENCE, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE, SEXUAL MATERIAL & OTHER CONTENT THAT MAY OFFEND INTO THE WOODS PG - VIOLENCE & COARSE LANGUAGE TAKEN 3 M - VIOLENCE & OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES M - VIOLENCE INTERSTELLAR M - OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. THE IMITATION GAME M - ADULT THEMES AND SEX SCENES. THE WATER DIVINER M - VIOLENCE

Rolleston Avenue, Christchurch General admission free; donations appreciated. www.canterburymuseum.com

Thursday 8th January - Wednesday 14th JanuaryTHE IMITATION GAME (M)WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY (PG)ANNIE (G)BIG HERO SIX (PG)INTO THE WOODS (PG)

PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (G) TAKEN 3 (M)MR TURNER (M)THE WATER DIVINER (M)PADDINGTON (G)

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IT MUST be my age catch-ing up with me, but I’ve found it hard to accept that 21 years have passed since Kia New Zealand first landed the Sportage.

As part of its celebra-tions Kia has upgraded and expanded the Sportage range here to eight variants.

Put simply, there is an extra two-wheel-drive model and an extra four-wheel-drive model, the range starts at $32,240 and ends at $54,490. The test car was the new 4x2 Urban Limited and it lists at $44,490.

Interestingly, the new Sportage isn’t sourced from South Korea; like many Asian manufacturers, Kia is turning to Europe to expand its manufacturing capacity and the Urban Ltd arrives here from Slovakia. That aside, build quality and standard of manufac-ture is high and dovetails the Kia products that land here from South Korea.

There are two engines in the Sportage range, a new 2-litre petrol unit which was fitted to the 4x2 Ltd and the R-Series 2-litre die-sel, which Kia shares with partner Hyundai.

In both cases the engine is coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission. Kia rates the petrol engine at 122kW (6200rpm) with 205Nm of torque available at 4000rpm, down consid-erably from the previous generation petrol engine which was peakiing at 4600rpm.

These outputs are up with the modern standard and in the Sportage’s case translate to healthy perfor-mance. Against the clock it will make a standstill to 100km/h time of 10sec and will post a 7.1sec time to make 120km/h from 80km/h.

The petrol engine is quiet and willing and interacts well with the transmission. At city speeds the Sportage is relaxed under the bonnet, yet offers significant feel and response beneath the accelerator. Kia has adopted the global trend towards fuel efficient engines and the new petrol unit is state-of-the-art in terms of how it uses fuel.

Kia gives it an 8.4-litre

per 100km (34mpg) com-bined cycle rating, that along with a similar figure during my time with the test car is more than satis-factory for a mid-size SUV.

Incidentally, the Sportage in this form will also sip fuel at the rate of 7l/100km (40mpg) at 100km/h with the engine turning over slowly at just 2200rpm.

Interestingly, a switchable activeEco mode which has been engineered into the diesel models to encourage greater fuel efficiency, isn’t fitted to the petrol model.

Kia has been careful not to tinker with the concept of Sportage. It is still the capable, refined mid-size SUV that has served the global market well. At almost 4.5m it is family-friendly, with adequate room in the rear for three adults with head, leg and shoulder room.

In Limited form, it is well specced with leather (heated seats up front), satellite navigation, rear view reversing camera, keyless entry and ignition, cruise control, and even hill descent control which is a rare inclusion on a car which doesn’t have four-wheel-drive.

And for safety there’s a host of passive and active elements which earn it a five-star ANCAP rating.

I took the test car on a

route that epitomised a traditional journey a fam-ily would make, bearing in mind that I only travelled on sealed roads.

On the twists and turns of Christchurch Akaroa Rd, it steers with strong turn-in and strong directional accuracy, it is also devoid of lurch when a change of direction is made quickly. The Limited Sportage gets what Kia label Flexsteer. It is a three-mode driver-selectable function which firms or eases steering wheel load. Personally, I like sport mode but normal or comfort for city driving does make a lighter feel for when frequent steering wheel effort is required.

Because it is sourced from the Northern Hemisphere, the Sportage in this form gets Hungarian-made Hankook tyres (235/55 x 18in), they provide high grip and encourage spirited handling.

The Sportage gets a fully independent suspension set-up with spring and damper rates firmed for gravitational arrest, absorp-tion off-road and high comfort levels.

And that is a criteria that Kia rates highly as a manufacturing ingredient, the Sportage exudes a feel-ing of control from behind the wheel which, in turn, is directed through the cabin.

An acquaintance I know has a Sportage from the previous generation and it is a vehicle that is highly regarded within the fam-ily, it has done quite a few kilometres now but it has been trouble-free and hasn’t taxed the family budget in terms of fuel and operating costs.

I expect the latest model will fulfil similar patterns, it is a vehicle that will surely boost the growing aware-ness of Kia as a brand in this country.

Sportage agesgracefully

Price: Kia Sportage Urban Limited, $44,490.

Dimensions: Length,4445mm; width, 1855mm; height, 1635mm.

Configuration: Four-cylinder transverse, front-wheel-drive, 1998cc, 122kW, 205Nm, six-speed automatic.

Performance: 0-100km/h, 10sec.

SPECIFICATIONS

KIA SPORTAGE: South Korean brand sourced from Slovakia.


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Don’t forget to enter all five competitions.Each entry must be made separately with your choice of competition code. To be eligible for the draw all entries including texts must include your Name and Contact Number.

Entries close @ 5pm, Wednesday 14/1/2015.

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SportBirthday a chance for Parker to reflect• From page 20For now, as he marks another year gone, Parker can’t believe how far he’s already come.

“I didn’t think I’d be in this situation at this young age - I thought it would take longer. I’m just blessed to have a good team around me who want nothing but the best for me.

“If I put it down to a word, it’s humbling.

“It’s a humbling feeling knowing that I’m able to inspire and motivate young kids. It’s a humbling feeling, everyone ask-ing me for photos and autographs.

“I’m still trying to get used to it. I never thought - when I was young - about fame. All I was thinking about was do-ing well in boxing, and trying to look after my parents.”

Parker knows he can’t afford to take his foot off the gas.

“If you go into a fight that peo-ple think that you should win and you lose, it sets your career back maybe 12 to 18 months.

“That’s why I take every fight seriously. Any opponent, it doesn’t matter who they are - champion, not a champion, what-ever - my full focus is on getting fitter than them, learning more than them, just being stronger than them.”

In April, he’s off to Austria to spar with world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko,

who made his pro debut when Parker was just four years

old.He said getting to test himself

against the best is great, but first, he needs a win in March.

“If I lose to this guy, the champ will smash me.”

Effort pays offD I L I G E N C E has always been a trait that I’ve desired.

“Careful and persistent work or effort,” as it says in the dictionary, has never been a strength of mine.

I’m careful enough and persis-tent enough - my job demands it - but never to the extent where I feel I’m giving it my all, all of the time.

You might say that’s why I write about sport, rather than playing to any significant level.

It’s a trait that has been on my mind of late, because of one man who does - Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara.

During the Boxing Day test at Hagley Oval, our paths crossed on several occasions.

I would be heading for lunch, which was served in the Canter-bury Horticultural Society build-ing out the back of the new pavil-ion, and he would be heading for the practice nets.

This happened on day two, after he was dismissed cheaply in the morning session; on day three, while his teammates were battling hard in their second innings, after

he fell cheaply once again; and on day four, with his side all out twice and the match nearly lost.

It was the last one that im-pressed me the most. At that point, it would have very easy for him to have cast his woes in Christchurch aside and already be looking forward to the second test in Wellington. Practice could wait until they arrived at the Ba-sin Reserve, couldn’t it?

But no, he was headed out back with a coach, eager to complete more throw-downs, even though he was due to take the field for the Black Caps’ chase within half an hour.

That’s a kind of dedication I can only aspire to.

I suppose that’s why his test re-cord is so impressive.

Sangakkara is one of those play-ers where you know he’s great, but you forget - or just don’t realise - exactly how great.

A test average of 58.66, second only to Donald Bradman’s 99.94, which approaches 70 when he’s

not also wick-etkeeping, as he hasn’t done since 2009.

Thirty-eight hundreds, ten of them doubles

- again, second only to Bradman.And 12,203 runs, the fifth most

by anyone, ever, 203 of which came in one go in Wellington ear-lier this week, as he appeared to have rescued his side from a mas-sive hole and put them on track for a victory.

Of course, it wasn’t to be, as Kane Williamson, perhaps the most diligent of the New Zea-landers, scored his own double century, and with the help of BJ Watling, turned the game right around. Their efforts during their eight-hour, 365-run stand were as persistent as they come.

Sangakkara’s individual turna-round, bouncing back from the test at Hagley Oval, where he failed to score 10 runs across two innings for only the third time ever, is still worth celebrating.

He’s not far away from retiring, and he could have easily rested on his many laurels.

But he didn’t, and that’s some-thing to be admired.

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Birthday time for Parker to reflectBy Andrew Voerman

HEAVYWEIGHT BOXER Joseph Parker turns 23 today, but any cel-ebrations will have to be subdued.

He’s set to spend most of the day in the air, on his way to Las Vegas for a training camp ahead of his next fight, against American Jason Pettaway in Auckland on March 5.

In Christchurch for a fleeting promo visit ahead of the camp, he joked that maybe there was an ul-terior motive.

“Maybe my team wanted to send me back early so I don’t gather with all my friends on my birthday and y’know, get up to no good.”

The March bout is the first of five Parker hopes to have this year and he says he would love for one of them to be in Christchurch, the home town of his trainer Kevin Barry.

“When I come down here with (the Barrys) I get treated like I’m family,” he said.

“I think bringing a fight down here to Christchurch would be awesome. I think we’ve got to start fighting around New Zealand, just

to give back to everyone who can’t make it up to the fights, because they’ve been showing their sup-port and they just can’t make it up.”

Parker has been doing his own training since knocking out Irineu Beato Costa Jr in Hamilton in ear-ly December, but says he can’t wait to link back up with Barry.

“I’d rather go to someone like Kevin who’s experienced and who pushes you, teaches you the right things, and also you have someone watching you.

“Sometimes when you’re train-ing by yourself, it’s a little hard - sometimes you can’t be honest and it’s a bit hard - but to have someone like Kevin by your side, it makes it a lot better and a lot more fun.”

The pair first joined forces in 2013, and Parker said he has come a long way since.

“Our first fight that we worked together for was (Francois) Botha, and from that fight, everyone saw the change from the fight before and I put it down to just being fo-cused, no distractions, putting 100 per cent in training and feeling ready for the fight.

“It’s been a big change since I started working with Kevin and we’re still seeing changes now. We’re slowly improving with each fight that we go into.”

“Imagine the next two years,” he said.

“If I keep training with Kevin and if I keep giving everything 100 per cent, then who knows what kind of fighter I could be in two years?”

• Turn to page 19

ALL GO: Canterbury United and Stu Kelly (pictured) take on Hawke’s Bay United at ASB Football Park at 3pm tomorrow but they won’t be the only show in town this weekend. The national road cycling championships are on in Cashmere with time trials today and the road races tomorrow and Sunday, while the Black Caps return to Hagley Oval for an ODI against Sri Lanka on Sunday. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

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