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Heritage repairs may have to wait

By Bridget Rutherford EARTHQUAKE repairs for some of Christchurch’s significant historic buildings have been put on hold pending a review of city council finances. City council staff have put together a list containing heritage buildings yet to be repaired requiring Long Term Plan funding with no determined future use. The repairs have been put

on hold until they have been reviewed. The heritage-listed Municipal Chambers, Canterbury Provincial Council Chambers and Ferrymead’s Penfold Cottage are among those on hold. It came after concerns the repair and restoration of heritage buildings were being presented to city councillors for decision making on an “ad hoc basis.” •Turn to page 5

Thursday November 30 2017 FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK

CHRISTMAS MIGHT be right on the radar but there’s another big event looming too – the City2Surf. Yep, it’s only a handful of months away (see page 3) so it’s time to start lacing up those running shoes and pound the pavement or local park to get in some sort of shape. The great thing about the City2Surf – and this hasn’t changed over the decades – is that anyone regardless of shape or fitness level can take part. And this is why it has survived for so long, and each year thousands turn up. A face that will appear on the marketing of City2Surf this year is Jesel Royokada, a Fijian pastor. Jesel was ecstatic when he finished the event (I’m not calling it a race) last year, and this time around is encouraging others, including his congregation to run with him for March’s event. And remember it’s a family event – children 10 and under are free to participate. – Barry Clarke

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This day in history saw the opening of Memorial Ave on November 26, 1959. It is a memorial to airmen killed in World War 2. On November 27, 1985, the remains of a swimming pool were uncovered when excavating behind the No 1 stand at Lancaster Park. It was used as a venue for the 1907 Australian and New Zealand Swimming Championships. On November 28, 1893, women voted for the first time in Parliamentary elections. On

A design featuring a kowhai tree and an inquisitive silver eye has emerged as the public’s preferred choice for the city’s newest piece of street art. The design by Brandon Warrell was one of three the public were asked to vote on to create a new mural on the wall of the Ibis Hotel in Hereford St. His

the same day in 1964, Lyttelton’s Cashin Quay was opened. The engineering techniques used in reclaiming this area were unique in the world. On November 29, 1978, rock singer David Bowie performed at QE II Park. On December 1, 1889, the first New Zealand-built locomotive was completed at Addington railway workshops. On the same day in 1975, the Rolleston satellite town project was scrapped.

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Leap of faith for pastor Getting into the spirit of fun run By Andrew King

JESEL ROYOKADA embodies everything that is the Star Media City2Surf. Last year he was photographed leaping into the air after crossing the line capturing the spirit of the event. Now, the Christchurch Fijian Seventh-Day Adventist Church pastor has asked his congregation of about 80 to get involved in the event as a way to connect with other cultures. “We come from the islands and sometimes we do things in our own island groups but it is good to get involved with the rest of the community,” he said. The 31-year-old encouraged about 25 of his parishioners to get involved in the event last year “It was the first time our church has got involved with something like this,” he said. He said they were told about the event by Healthy Families Christchurch, part of a nationwide Government initiative aimed at helping New Zealanders live healthy, active lives. “I would like to see all 80 of them out there, and their friends and families. We can even have kids in prams at the event,” he said. He said they will start to train soon for the event, which will be held on March 18. The event is split into two sections – 6km and 14km. The Star Media City2Surf with Les Mills 14km event starts in Centennial Park, Spreydon, at 9am. The Sport Canterbury 6km event starts at 10am in Hansen Park, Opawa. Both finish at the Ferrymead

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ENTHUSIASM: Jesel Royokada embodies the spirit that is the Star Media City2Surf.

playing fields. There will be after-event entertainment with live music, food and free children’s entertainment in the finish area. Earlybird entries open online on December 1 and cost $20. They can be purchased from http://www.city2surf.co.nz/ Standard entry from January 1 will cost $25 online or tickets can be purchased from The Athletes Foot, Pak’n Save and New World supermarkets. Children 10 and under are free to participate. •The Star Media City2Surf will be held on March 18. Early bird entries will be available from December 1 at http://www.city2surf. co.nz/

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By Sophie Cornish DOG CONTROL officers were called to a property two weeks before a pensioner was attacked by bull terriers which then killed his bichon frise. Roger Stare, 73, is now seeking answers after his best mate Charlie was mauled to death in the Prestons subdivision on Friday. Mr Stare suffered multiple wounds and bruising during the unprovoked and surprise attack. “I would like to know why this happened . . . the dogs should have never been there in the first place,” he said. The attack happened on Te Rito St about 11am, while Mr Stare was taking Charlie for his daily walk. Two bull terriers pushed their way through an insecure window in a house and charged at them. A Te Rito St resident, who did not want to be named, told The Star yesterday she called dog control two weeks ago when the bull terriers escaped from the property. Mr Stare now wants to know why the dogs were able to escape again, this time with lethal consequences.

INJURIES: The aftermath of the attack on Mr Stare.

The city council has impounded one of the bull terriers but the other dog was allowed back to its owner after being classed as a “passenger to the attack.” A city council spokeswoman was unable to provide details yesterday of the outcome of the call out two weeks ago. Mr Stare said the dogs’ owner

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Heritage repairs may have to wait •From page 1 City councillor Jamie Gough said the upcoming Long Term Plan consultation process was the perfect time to reassess what projects to do, and when. He said it was going to cost “astronomical figures” to repair both the provincial chambers on Durham St North and the Municipal Chambers on the corner of Oxford Tce and Worcester Boulevard. WAITING: Repairs to the historic Municipal “We have to have a really Chambers are on hold. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER big conversation about this the full list of projects Craft-style building in the because it will cost a lot of on hold, pending review, country. Penfold’s Cottage money.” could not be released due was built in the early 1860s Cr Gough said he wanted to commercial sensitivity. by Captain James Penfold. to look at whether there “We’ll reassess this in Christchurch Heritage could be other rethe new year Trust chairwoman Anna pair or ownership and will be in a Crighton said those options such as a position to update buildings had been made trust. you further in weather-tight, and the City councillor February 2018.” city council was Deon Swiggs said The provincial “mothballing.” the city council chambers date “The council is leading needed to prioriback to the 1850s heritage values by keeping tise budgets, othand are the only these buildings and erwise rates may mothballing until they can Anna Crighton purpose-built have to rise. provincial govern- afford to do the restoration “We have to ask do we ment buildings left in the work.” do it now, and do we have country. The draft Long Term a use for it now, or do we The Municipal ChamPlan is likely to be adopted wait a few years.” bers, also known as Our in February before public City council acting head City – Otautahi, was the consultation. The final plan of THUrsdaY parks Brent Smith said 31 2013 first Queen Anne Arts and will be adopted in June. JanUarY

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Burleigh fulfils grandad’s dream

By Andrew King CANCER-ridden Des Burleigh knew he would never see his grandson Phil play international rugby. So from Christchurch via Skype he told Phil, playing in Scotland for Edinburgh: “You make sure you wear the blue jersey son.” A week later Des passed away. That was six months ago. At the weekend, Phil fulfilled his grandfather’s Des Burleigh dream when he ran on as a late replacement for Scotland in their 53-24 demolition of the Wallabies in front of 67,000 at Murrayfield. Des would have been very proud, Phil’s father Wayne Burleigh said yesterday. Originally from New Brighton, Phil qualified to play for Scotland because he has played three years there. Wayne – like his son, a gifted midfielder who played for New Brighton – told The Star Des’ words ran through his head as he watched the match on TV.

PROUD: Wayne and Pauline Burleigh eagerly await their son Phil’s debut off the bench for Scotland against Australia on Sunday morning. (Left) – Phil Burleigh with No 8 Cornell du Preez after the win over Australia.

And even more so when Phil sang the Scottish national anthem before kick-off. Des, who spent a number of years on the Canterbury Rugby junior advisory board, was one of Phil’s biggest fans, Wayne said.

“I think he knew he was on the way out so he gave him a bit of advice.” “He would follow all his progress [in Scotland] on his iPad and Phil would Skype him all the time,” Wayne said. He said Phil’s other late

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By Bridget Rutherford THE CITY council could spend $40,000 installing bicycle parks across Christchurch each year. City councillors have asked for the money to be put aside annually in the 2018-2028 Long Term Plan budget. City council planning and delivery transport manager Lynette Ellis said it was required to provide adequate cycle parking, similar to on and off-street car parks. Private commercial developers also had to provide adequate cycle parks under the replacement District Plan, she said. “The $40,000 set aside allows funds for cycle stands to be installed in key locations across the city at yet to be identified locations.” She said typically it costs about $600 to buy and install each stand. “Therefore the money allocated can provide approximately 65 stands per year.” It would use a robust hoop style stand and could fit two to three bikes per hoop, she said. The draft Long Term Plan is likely to be approved in February before a month of consultation. The final plan will be adopted in June.

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By Andrew King CHRISTCHURCH IS set to get its own version of the ‘Hollywood Stars’ in a new initiative by the City Mission. The social service agency is offering ‘stars’ that will be placed in the Cashel Mall from December 1. It is a way to generate money and to thank sponsors. The project is called “The Walk of Stars.” City Missioner Matthew Mark said it allowed them to shout loud and proud the wonderful people that keep their organisation going. “The opportunity to highlight who supports us on a regular basis is quite a privilege,” he said. It is the first time the City Mission has used the idea. “It has been well received and has been a lot of fun,” he said. So far 55 stars have been sold including nine out of the 10 $5000 gold stars available, he said. Mr Mark said while it is great to say thanks those who have donated, the need grows every day. “We still need to get the message out there that the need is increasing, we still want to share that, but we also want to say thank you,” he said. •The stars cost between $100$5000 and can be purchased by STARS IN THE MAKING: City Missioner Matthew Mark has visiting: www.citymission.org.nz/ started a project called ‘The Walk of Stars’ in City Mall. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER walk-of-stars/

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Friends find MKR final too hot to handle FOODIES Heather Andersen and Mitch MacDonald were unable to cook their way to victory in Monday’s My Kitchen Rules New Zealand grand-final. The Christchurch friends were beaten by five points by Wanaka’s Chris and Bex Wright, who walked away with the $100,000 prize with a score of 52 out of 60. The friends were dubbed the villains of season three, but said they were not as “awful” as viewers thought. “We feel so proud of making it through to the grand-final even though we didn’t come away with the win. Congratulations to Chris and Bex, it’s been great cooking against them and they certainly know their way around a kitchen,” Mr MacDonald said. The duo started on a high, but the title soon slipped from their grasp after they delivered a beef fillet main over-powered by onions. But Ms Andersen made her mark in the dessert round, with an L&P cheesecake dubbed the lightest the judges had ever eaten on the show – but it was not enough.

KNIVES OUT: Heather Andersen and Mitch MacDonald came second in My Kitchen Rules New Zealand’s grand-final on Monday. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

The final, held at Auckland’s Gusto at the Grand, was judged by Pete Evans and Manu Feildel, with chefs Sean Connolly, Nadia Lim, Ray McVinnie and Tom Hishon on the tasting panel. The teams had to plate up four courses – an entree, fish dish, meat dish and a dessert. The season reached an average of 632,000 viewers each week.

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By Bridget Rutherford CITY COUNCIL vehicles clock up more than 700km on average each month. There are 63 vehicles in the city council’s generic pool based at Hereford St, which can be driven by staff at any time on work business. Twenty-four vehicles are based at other sites for general staff use, while there are 66 dedicated vehicles for the exclusive use of a single staff member. There are also 44 specialist vehicles allocated to a particular unit. Data provided to the The Star showed, since January, the dedicated vehicles have travelled about 923km on average each month. The Hereford St pool vehicles went about 900km, while those in other locations went about 536km each month. Specialist vehicles travelled an average of 565km. The city council spent $365,112 on fuel for its vehicles this financial year and $382,572 last year. It has teamed up with 12 organisations, including Environment Canterbury, for an electric vehicle shared fleet scheme, which the public can also use for $11.90 an hour.

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Hussein denied parole again Victims want him to stay locked up By Andrew King A SOMALIAN refugee who stabbed two people after kidnapping a pie delivery driver has been denied parole again. Zakariye Mohamed Hussein was jailed for more than six years, with a minimum nonparole period of three years and three months, for the 2012 incident which started in Redwood and ended in Hoon Hay. His parole was denied at a PAROLE DENIED: Zakariye Mohamed Hussein will not be getting out of prison this year. In 2012, hearing this month, which Hushe stabbed a delivery driver and city council worker before being shot by police. sein declined to attend. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN Pie delivery driver Marteine “He has remained in [withStar his opinion had changed. at a traffic jam. Robin, 42, who was kidnapped held] and his condition has “Keep him locked up. He The incident escalated when and stabbed by Hussein, wanted largely been stable. There have, sounds like he is not ready to be Hussein left the truck near the her attacker to remain in prison. from time to time, been occalet back out,” he said. busy intersection of Hoon Hay “He can stay right where he is, sions where Mr Hussein After Mr Batstone and the and Halswell Rds and then it is the best place for him. (sic) has been violent teacher escaped, Hussein, almost fatally stabbed a city I don’t want to see him get towards hospital staff, the hijacked Ms Robin’s van and council worker who has name out as it seems the likelilast one being in May of ordered her to drive. She told suppression. hood of him re-offending this year,” the report said. him to “get the f*** out” of her A construction worker then is pretty high,” she said. The drama started at delivery truck. He then forced intervened with a crowbar, hitHussein’s sentence ends about 7am on March 15, her at knifepoint to drive him ting Hussein on the neck. on September 18 next 2012, when Hussein was across the city before stabbing Police arrived at the scene and year – just days before Ms Noel disturbed in the grounds her in the shoulder. pepper sprayed Hussein then Robin’s 43rd birthday. Batstone of Redwood School by “After he stabbed me, I asked shot him in the wrist. “Happy birthday to me, caretaker Noel Batstone. him what the f**k did you do Hussein’s lawyer said he was right?” she said. Hussein chased Mr Batstone to my shoulder? He told me to normally a “shy, reserved, polite’’ “Every time I wash my shouland a teacher who barricaded stop swearing. So I told him to man when on his medication. der I can feel the scar [where she themselves inside a classroom get f****d,” she told The Star on But when he didn’t take it, he was stabbed]. That is every day.” and phoned police. Tuesday. said it was like Hussein was Hussein has been undergoing In August last year, Mr BatMs Robin eventually managed “possessed by the devil’’. physiological treatment at an stone said he felt sorry for Husto escape when Hussein Hussein is due for another undisclosed facility, a parole sein. But on Tuesday, he told The was momentarily distracted parole hearing next year. hearing report revealed.

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Partners in rebuild project – and rebuilding lives Two well-established Christchurch companies are working together on one of the city’s most eagerly anticipated rebuild projects, QEII. Apollo Projects is the lead building contractor, while Aotea Electric is carrying out design build work on the electrical, automation, electrical for mechanical, electrical for pool water services and data communication work, as well as the installation of the MATV, PA, and electric vehicle charging systems. Following completion of the tender process in 2016, construction began at the beginning of this year and completion is expected by mid-2018. Project manager for Aotea Electric, Adam Smithies, says the relationship between the two companies has been “really good, it’s great to be part of such a nostalgic rebuild project. Everyone is focused on getting the job done together,” he says. Apollo Project’s Iain Ansell describes Aotea Electric as a “professional company with an impressive track record”. “With large projects like this, there’s always the potential for issues and conflicts, but with Aotea it’s

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Helping settle ‘complex’ quake insurance claims AS A new minister, one of the biggest priorities for me has been getting faster resolution for people still dealing with EQC and insurance issues, nearly seven years after the earthquakes. For many of the people still in this position here in Christchurch, part of the problem is that they have complex or difficult claims. For those stuck in this situation, it feels like they are trapped in limbo. My priority is making sure these people can move on with their lives. Part of that is making sure the right support is available to help them navigate what can be very overwhelming and complex issues. This is where the Residential Advisory Service has been an absolute godsend for people over the last few years. The service helps people navigate their claims and gives people support and a bit of case management to get people through. Since the earthquake, more than 4500 people have had their claims resolved by the RAS. Yet under the previous Government, this service had been due to close in December due to a lack of funding.

That’s not something our new Government wants to see. We know how important this service is, and we know that we can’t walk away from people while they are still struggling. When I was in Kaikoura recently for the one-year anniversary, I met with people who were using the service. I heard how much of an important lifeline it was. One woman told me she had been at the absolute end of her rope until she started working with RAS. She talked about how staff there went above and beyond to help her. That’s the approach our Government wants to see continue. That’s why we’ve announced we will be extending the RAS service until at least the middle of next year. With new funding, the service will be able to continue to help the people who need it and ensure people are getting access to justice and a way to get their claims sorted and get on with their lives. •Megan Woods is the Minister of Greater Christchurch Regeneration

Seventy years on from the Ballantynes fire, survivors Lois Wheeler and Marion Hooykaas had an uncanny reunion Donna Dawber – Lois Wheeler was my mum’s friend in Richmond RIP Vera Gibson. Angel At Large – My mum was in the Ballantynes fire. She was 19. She saw so many of her friends burn to death. They locked the fire escapes and wouldn’t let the girls in accounting leave their posts. So many unnecessary deaths. Her sister worked in Beaths across the road and watched too. Richard Carrigan – Great read. Mr and Mrs Wheeler were friends of mum and dad growing up. Major bit of Christchurch history as well. Jan Greig – I have the newspaper of that terrible day.

SURVIVORS: Lois Wheeler, 92, and Marion Hooykaas, 87, both escaped the Ballantynes fire on November 18, 1947, although they did not meet until years later. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

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Higher fines for people caught dumping rubbish in public places has failed to deter them from doing it Leanne Rita Scaturro – In Perth, every six months they do a road side collection. From whiteware to deck chairs, bikes, heaters, old fences, anything. I often pulled over and grabbed something I needed. Great way of recycling and getting rid of stuff that otherwise sits around. A good clear out. And a good service. Mykel Holmes – Or make

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‘Housing crisis’ solutions THE NEW Government is full steam ahead on meeting its first 100-day plan. That includes significant announcements from the minister of housing, who has sought a stocktake on the housing crisis. This will include firm figures on homelessness, the state of the rental market and the decline of home ownership. We will certainly co-operate with the compilation of this report, as will the Otautahi Community Housing Trust, which now manages the city’s social housing tenancies. We have a considerable amount of information on these issues due to a number of initiatives we are participating in with other agencies, including Housing First, a project which looks to get people into a secure home, before beginning to tackle the other issues that led to homelessness in the first place. The Government announcement has two areas of focus which are significant to Christchurch. The first is cancelling the state housing sell-off, and the other is setting up KiwiBuild – and I think the

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two are related. The cancelling of the state house sell-off opens up the possibility of dialogue on progressing the exemplar rebuild projects in Bryndwr and Shirley that were agreed as part of the land use recovery plan. These were intended to create well-designed urban communities that increased the number of affordable and market-priced homes, without diminishing the number of social housing units. This would be a

win-win for KiwiBuild and the state housing tenants, who will be relieved that the sale is off the table. I was also pleased that Megan Woods has announced the Residential Advisory Service, which provides help for earthquake claimants to navigate insurance issues, will have its funding extended until at least July 2018. It does seem more than unfair that some people are still struggling with EQC/insurance claims seven years after the first earthquake struck, but the truth is there are many still in that boat. So the support needs to be there and I’m glad the government has recognised that need. It’s only 25 sleeps until Christmas and there is plenty going on to bring people into the city. Local writers Tony Simpson and Andrew Gunn have created a great movie in Kiwi Christmas. I need to disclose that Andrew is my brother-in-law, but I would not be writing this if I didn’t think this was a movie you would enjoy. It opens in cinemas around New Zealand today. •If you want to ask Ms Dalziel a question, email mayor@ccc.govt.nz. Put Reader’s Question in the subject line advertorial

Christmas Wonderland – The Woolston Brass Family in Concert Iconic performing arts organisation Woolston Brass has a distinguished 126 year history and has maintained a playing strength of around forty musicians, with members drawn from all walks of life brought together by a creative talent for making music. Woolston Brass also takes great pride in its pioneering Academy that includes a learners group and two training bands; Woolston Junior Band and Woolston Concert Brass. Christmas Wonderland on Sunday 10 December 3pm at The Charles Luney Auditorium will feature The Woolston Family in Concert; Woolston Brass, Woolston Concert Brass and Woolston

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SHOWS: The World Buskers Festival will feature performances from the Topp Twins, who will bring their classic brand of Kiwi humour to the stage, and Urzila Carlson with her show Unacceptable; PHOTOS: WORLD BUSKERS FESTIVAL

Buskers back for 25th By Bridget Rutherford COMEDIANS, daredevils, dancers, singers and acrobats will hit the streets in January to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the World Buskers Festival. Fifty-five performers representing 14 countries will descend on the city for the annual 10-day festival from January 18-28. Festival producer Tim Bain said its programme was about creating a line-up which reflected the past, while at the same time looked forward to the future. “It’s daring, bold, cheeky, hilarious and world class,” he said. To celebrate 25 years, there will be five headline shows. After making it through to the America’s Got Talent final last year, The Boy with Tape on His Face (right) is coming home to premier his new ideas. Urzila Carlson will perform her new show Unacceptable and the Topp Twins will entertain the crowds with their classic Kiwi humour. A Night at the Musicals, featuring Le Gateau Chocolat, will bring musical entertainment, as will Crossdresser for Christ, featuring Ginger Minj from RuPaul’s Drag Race. New features will include a Buskers Bar and Night Food Market at the Arts Centre every night, a Cabaret Club at the Great Hall, and the Laugh Lounge at Sixty6 on Peterborough.

Buskers will also perform at the Friday Night Food Market in Cathedral Square and in City Mall at lunchtimes outside The Crossing. Festival director Melissa Haberfield encouraged people to embrace the festival and celebrate its 25th birthday. “For 10 days and 11 nights, our city becomes a playground filled with laughter, colour and fun, as street artists and night show performers entertain hundreds of thousands of locals and visitors in a festival like no other.” There will be 13 performance sites, inside and outdoors, including the Arts Centre, Christ’s College, Christchurch Art Gallery, New Brighton and Lyttelton among others. More than 200 free day performances will take place around the city. The festival will conclude with the Buskers Best Bits show at the Isaac Theatre Royal on January 28. The 24th World Buskers Festival, held in January, drew a quarter of a million people.

RETURN: Fresh from his world tour, The Boy With Tape on His Face will return to Christchurch for the festival in January.

•Full line-up, dates and ticket sales available at www. worldbuskersfestival.com

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ENTERTAIN: A Night at the Musicals featuring Le Gateau Chocolat will bring another musical element to the festival, while Mighty Mike (left) will return to the stage.

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LAUGHTER: The street performances were a crowd favourite at the 24th festival and are sure to entertain both children and adults again in January. (Right) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Crossdresser for Christ, featuring Ginger Minj from RuPaulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drag Race, will feature at the festival.

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Partnering With Industry SHIFT uses immersive studio-based learning and real-world industry experience to produce graduates with a solid base of core computing skills, as well as communication and employability skills required in today’s collaborative workplaces. The current Christchurch cohort, which started in July, have just finished two collaborative studio projects; making an app to track native planting in New Zealand and coding a small computer to create a personal bus schedule monitor. These projects are tailored to complement their preferred specialist tech area and enhance their employability.

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Thursday November 30 2017

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Ben Rutherford

Constable’s road to social media celebrity Constable Ben Rutherford, 27, has become a well-known figure on the Canterbury Police Facebook page. He spoke to Bridget Rutherford about breaking down the barrier between police and the public through humour You first appeared on the police Facebook page when you made a young boy’s day by delivering him a photo. Can you tell me the story behind that? I was on an operation based out of Hanmer. I just took a photo of the sun rising near Culverden and sent it to the media team in Wellington and asked if we could post it on Facebook encouraging people to drive safely on State Highway 7. Then I got a phone call from the media team saying they had heard from someone who said her young son really liked the photo and wanted a copy. I got in touch with her and she said her son wanted to be a police officer, so I printed the photo and got it framed and dropped it off the next week. He was blown away, I showed him all the switches and dials in the police car and he wanted to know what I did and how long I’ve been in the police. I can remember being that age and knowing I wanted to be a policeman but I didn’t know anyone who was a cop, and finding somebody who was and wanting

to ask all these questions. What’s your job? I’m on a specialist traffic group and we do a lot of road safety, attending crashes, speed enforcement all that sort of stuff. But we go to frontline jobs as well. We’re district-wide and we get taskings. So if we got complaints about people going too fast outside schools, we will go and sit the police car outside the school at 8.15am, and it’s amazing the affect that has on people. How long have you been in the police and what made you want to join? Four-and-a-half years. I couldn’t do a desk job, I’m just far too hyperactive. I like being outside and meeting people. I didn’t want to do a desk job that required a degree, although I did go to university before I joined the police. I just wanted to be out there doing it, plus I really like having a positive influence on people. People who are continuously offending, there’s got to be a reason why they’re doing that. So I like talking to them and finding out why and trying to help them.

What did you study at uni? I went to Lincoln and did sport and recreation management. I’m originally from Tauranga, but I got a hockey scholarship to Lincoln. I tried to join the police straight out of school but I’d just had a knee operation and they said you’re young and you need time for your leg to get back to normal strength. So they said go get some life experience and come back. Did you come straight to Christchurch when you graduated? No, I went to Counties Manukau in South Auckland on general duties for two years. It was good, I was thrown in the

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deep end. The training is really good, how you get trained at college is actually what you deal with on the street. My wife Sarah and I were doing long distance then we got engaged and we had to make the decision where we were going to live our lives. She’s from Christchurch and I’d studied here so I transferred back and went to Ashburton for about eight months, then came up here. Do you play a lot of hockey in your spare time? Yes, it just consumes the winter. I try and keep fit and our garden at home is pretty high maintenance so I spend a lot of time in the garden. Who do you play for? Southern United. Have you played rep hockey? •Turn to page 24 aDVERTORIaL

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Breaking down barriers between public and police •From page 23 I played age group representative hockey for Tauranga and some really junior New Zealand hockey age group stuff. This year I played in the Canterbury senior men’s team. I used to do a bit of coaching but it’s quite hard fitting it all in with playing and shift work. The police are very understanding, and they promote having a good healthy work life balance. If you’re playing reasonably high level sport, they will accommodate it. You and Constable Sam Crozier were snapped strutting your stuff in the Cup Day fashion parade. How did you get roped into that? It was a stitch up (laughs). Inspector Waretini – he didn’t so much as ask, it was more that he told us. Sam and I got this email saying we had to report to this tent at this time. And I was like ‘I know what this is’. We got a lot of stick from our workmates for it, but it was good fun, I’ve got no shame. I think Sam enjoyed it more than I did, he got more into it. About 10 people recognised me on the day from the video we did just prior to Cup and Show Week where I did the thing with the hands. It’s from a movie called Talladega Nights with Will

Ferrell where he’s trying to give an interview and he keeps trying to put his hands on the microphone and the reporter keeps saying ‘can you put your hands down’, and he says ‘I don’t know where to put my hands’. The Canterbury Police Facebook page is very engaging. Why do you think it’s so important to get people seeing that side of police? It’s really good at breaking down barriers – we are people too. But behind every post, there is a message. It’s breaking down police being seen as strictly law enforcement or the fun police. We like to show we can have a bit of fun as well. Yes, there’s a time to be serious, but we like to have a good time – and it works. The fashion Cup Day video had 386,000 views and it was all around the world. My family in the United Kingdom were sharing it. Is there any case or moment that has stuck with you from the job? Probably my first fatal car crash, which was in Auckland. I really struggled. The guy who died was the same age as me, he was on his way to work and wasn’t supposed to work that day but his colleague had applied for

COMPETITIVE: Most of Ben Rutherford’s spare time is spent playing hockey. PHOTO: GEOFF SOPER

leave and had been denied, so this guy offered to work the shift. I saw me in him – that’s something I would do. He just had his birthday and he got hit by a drink driver and killed. I was the first car there, and he was still alive. I crawled into the car to try and keep him alive but because of the way the car was bent, we couldn’t move him. So he died from asphyxia. That took a lot to get over, probably because it was my first one. The most recent

was in Ashburton where a man was stabbed to death. I was the first car there and he had two stab wounds. I basically put my fingers in his chest and did CPR until the ambulance arrived. We thought we had done really well to keep him alive, but he died in the hallway. We’ve got a (court) trial for that next year. On a lighter note, do any shenanigans happen here in the office? It’s a very respectful environ-

ment because we’ve got such diversity. There is the occasional time if you leave your notebook on the printer, it might be found stuck on the roof. Everybody’s pretty quick to point out to you if you end up on the tv news or in the paper, you owe them a chocolate cake. You might owe your colleagues a cake after this. So your family is from the UK aren’t they? Yes, my parents moved here in 1988. My dad’s parents were missionaries in Kenya, so Dad grew up there, and after his parents had finished their stint there, they moved back to the UK. That’s where he met my mum. I was lucky enough to go to Kenya on a mission trip with school for six weeks to help there. To see where my dad grew up and experience a different culture was awesome. My wife and I went over to the UK and Europe last year to experience a bit of an OE. How did you two meet? Sarah and I met through hockey down here, she’s a keen hockey player, she’s better than I am. She plays for the Canterbury Cats. Her parents here in Christchurch have taken me in like an adopted son.

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Top left: Rewi Alley with 1984 Christchurch delegation (a young Councillor Vicki Buck in the front) Top right: Rewi Alley takes a class in motor repairs, Shandan Bailie, School, Gansu Province, 1950s Bottom left: Chairman Mao Zedong shakes hands with Rewi Alley, 1966.

Commemoration activities the general public are invited to attend are:

a fireman and factory inspector. This opened his eyes to the appalling living and working conditions of To celebrate the occasion, under the ordinary people. Being the the auspices of the Rewi Alley 120th Anniversary Commemoration Committee quintessential Kiwi bloke he • Friday, December 1: 9.30am unveiling of a plaque to Rewi by Councillor Jimmy Canterbury, 10 Canterbury organisations, was, he rolled his sleeves up and went to work. Chen on behalf of the Mayor of Christchurch, at his former high school (Boys’ along with Rewi’s family, have come High) at the Christchurch Arts Centre, followed by a visit to a photographic together to highlight Rewi’s legacy. Over the next 60 years, through display on his life in one of the largest rooms in that same school. This display Delegations totalling about 80 people from civil unrest and Japanese invasion, runs until December 2, 10am-5pm China, including 17 from Rewi’s Chinese he toiled tirelessly, helping during family, as well as about 100 from around • A display at the Canterbury Museum of some of the Chinese artefacts Rewi New Zealand, are coming to Christchurch famine and flood, setting up donated to that museum www.rewialleyart.nz industrial co-operatives, establishing to take part in commemoration activities. schools and giving the rest of his • Saturday,December 2: 10am: opening of the Garden of Reflection in Through these activities it is hoped to life to improving the conditions of Chamberlain Park, Amberley by the Governor-General of New Zealand, Her present to a new generation the story of Excellency the Rt Hon Dame Patsy Reddy. this remarkable New Zealander, who had its people. He is one of the 10 most revered foreigners in China. a huge love and respect for the Chinese • 2pm: Commemoration ceremony and display of the memorial erected people. Canterbury Museum benefitted from 20years ago at Rewi Alley Memorial & Park, Springfield. December 2, 2017 marks the 120th anniversary of the birth of Rewi Alley at Springfield.

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By Ali Scott A mother and her young son were driving through an old part of town when a big earthquake struck. Mum managed to pull over to the side of the road and park safely as the shaking subsided.

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They sat quietly. And then the young boy started to shake and his mother could see he was struggling with emotions and words at the same time. Between catching his breath and holding it, he said, “I want to be brave but I can’t be brave because I want to cry. And I want to cry but I can’t because I want to be brave.”

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So, as we go through life’s transitions And his mother said, “It doesn’t matter and are faced with those big decisions, which one you do first,” and then when what do we do? the young boy thought it didn’t matter, he did what came easily and he cried. What was so lovely about the mother saying it didn’t matter, was that the That night for dinner, (and this was child forgot about what was the ‘right’ a boy who didn’t eat his vegetables), he asked if he could have broccoli, “because or ‘wrong’ thing to choose and relaxed enough to do what came easily. Because that’s what brave boys eat”. it actually did matter – the child needed Sometimes there are situations in life to cry and then be brave, so brave that where we need to choose, situations eating broccoli was a cinch. where it seems we can’t do both. Stay or So, here are three techniques for go? Travel or settle? Head or heart? Cry or be brave? And when we think about sorting that values conflict and making space between the rock and the hard what is more important to us, we can place. end up going nowhere, like the Pushmi Pullyu, the fictitious llama-like character 1. Just pretend, for a moment, that it with a head at each end pulls itself in doesn’t matter. Pretend that the clouds in opposite directions and ends up going the sky are more important, or the dog nowhere. on the street or the bird on the fence is Another name for this problem is a values conflict. Like being stuck between a rock and a hard place, going round in circles or banging our head against a brick wall, when all we are trying to do is work out what we value and what is most important to us. At life’s transition points, such as the nest emptying, a new job, health challenges or relationships changing, we are often in situations where we need to work out what is most important for us, what we are valuing right now, because as we grow we change. When

more important. And in that moment when you forget and relax, you will remember something you know is really important. 2. Send those thoughts outside to play because the idea that they are opposites and at odds is an illusion. They are, in fact, connected. You can’t be brave unless you know when to be afraid. And crying takes a certain kind of bravery. Let them play away. And it may be that an even brighter and better idea arrives back on your doorstep. 3. If after pretending, and cloud

gazing, and even after the playing away it still feels like the Pushmi Pullyu, you can toss a coin for it. Not because it doesn’t matter and anything is better than the tension and inertia. But because, in that brief moment when the coin is in the air, you suddenly know what you are hoping for.

About NLP Traditionally, psychology has focused on problems. NLP, or Neuro Linguistic Psychology (Programming) has taken a different approach and focused on studying how people organise or ‘programme’ their thinking when producing solutions. The focus is always on success or results – success in its broadest

sense, i.e. recovering spontaneously from trauma or being optimistic following divorce – and has produced a wealth of detailed information about human thought and behaviour plus a practical, learnable set of skills, such as how we make decisions and what is the thinking process behind different types of motivation. It can be used for improving emotional and mental wellbeing as well as upskilling your thinking processes. Ali Scott: NLP Master Practitioner, BSc., Member of NZANLP, Diploma Hypnotherapy, Clean Language Practitioner. Ali runs the ‘Coffee and Coaching’ group, plus workshops for the Cancer Society, Youthline and other organisations. Following the Canterbury earthquakes, Ali was a government contracted EQ trauma counsellor. Website: nlptherapy.org.nz

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Why did you get into that business and how long did you own it for? Nor’Wester was the most challenging and defining thing I have done to date. During our 17 years of ownership, it tested every ounce of me mentally, emotionally and physically. Timing is everything. My brother was home from Perth after working in the mines, I was ready for a change after working in local government for 17 years, and my husband Tim needed less physically demanding work from his building business, having been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.

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Hospitality is not for the faint-hearted. We did a lot of behindthe-scenes stuff that people might never imagine a restaurant would do. The work around defining our culture, our training and development and food safety programmes, food and wine training, and recycling initiatives, they were all pretty special.

Why did you decide to sell that business and start a new, different type of enterprise?

The last four years of the restaurant were very tough, especially as competition continued to grow. Restaurant We saw a gap in the market, the ideal building came up margins generally are very small, but with fewer patrons, for sale, we attracted the talented Andrew Brown as head ours went into the red. The Christchurch earthquakes chef and the rest is history. Experiences in the restaurant kept us afloat for a period. The influx of people from were far reaching and require a book not a Q&A to cover! Christchurch and the destruction of many restaurants Generally though, creating a restaurant from scratch in the city left provincial restaurants with opportunity. with no industry experience was a big undertaking and It gave us a boost for a time, but slowly the reality of not a steep learning curve. Stepping up to food and wine enough ‘bums on seats’ to sustain our level of product challenges and competitions tested and honed our skills and service came back to haunt us, and it took its toll. I and systems, and we were rewarded often. Buying out our had neither the energy or the will to make the changes business partners in 2005 and managing the exit in 2014 necessary for us to continue. I would have had to cut were all valuable experiences. the guts out of the place to make it viable, and I had no appetite to do this. What made it so successful? While we were hands-on owners, the staff were our backbone. Over the years we worked with many outstanding individuals. Some came fully qualified, others we grew into professionals as their potential was realised. We involved our staff in a lot of our decision making, and were always keen to attract people who knew more than us.

What have been the challenges in starting something new?

Getting back in the saddle so soon was the hardest. Tim and I would have liked a year to recuperate, but the opportunity of grabbing the site we are in now was too good to let go. We sold the restaurant in June 2014 and began work on Mumma T Trading Lounge in the Customer feedback was king at Nor’Wester. It made us November and opened March 2015. We have settled our the great restaurant we were. We were only as good as our shop footprint, and have stock levels to where I want them. With the bricks and mortar phase settled, we are last service, and I was always grateful for the customers looking forward to stepping up our marketing strategy – who took the time to notify us of their good and not so there is much to do in 2018. good experiences.

What do you find fulfilling about owning and running a business?

It may sound strange, but I love the challenge around self-discipline. I work quickly to find remedies to problems I face. Whether that be tracking down a person with the skill-set I don’t have, or reading a book for knowledge. Being self-employed means you have to be a self-starter, a self-manager, a self-discipliner. It’s not for everyone. In saying that, though, I am a very ‘unstructured’ person. Routine doesn’t sit easily with me, so I love the fact that I can design a work programme that fits my body clock and rhythm. Half the time I couldn’t even tell you what day of the week it is, and that suits me fine. Tim and I were unable to have a family (that’s another long story), and I guess without dependents we are able to go with the flow pretty easily. Our health and wellbeing is a big one for both of us. I no longer smoke or drink coffee and I eat three meals a day. I enjoy wine, sometimes too much, other than that I lead a pretty, healthy uncomplicated lifestyle. Tim is amazing in managing his MS. It is great that he can still be involved in this business at his pace, something he would struggle to do if working for someone else.

What advice would you give anyone 50-plus who is thinking of changing direction? The answer always lies within you. If the opportunity before you really excites you then that is a great start. I then ask, if I don’t do this, how will I feel when I look back knowing I had this opportunity but didn’t take it. In addition, I ask, am I prepared to run the risk of this failing? Can I bear that risk? If the answer is yes to all that, then go for it.

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Parkinson’s is a condition that affects more than 13,000 New Zealand. One per cent of Kiwi adults over the age of 60 have the disease, but it can affect anyone of any age. However, while there are no known cures, and drugs treat only some of the issues, exercise and movement have been shown to significantly improve the lives of those who have Parkinson’s, ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie says. “What’s important is that exercise needs intensity and also a cognitive function – engaging the mind and the body – to have the best effects. So, things such as dancing, or workouts with certain types of agility components, can be the most effective,” Mr Beddie says. “People with Parkinson’s should get good advice, work with their doctor or physio, and then an exercise professional that has specialist training. Starting exercise early after diagnosis is key for the best outcomes. “Parkinson’s is a progressive, neurological disease, with no cure. Symptoms and progression can be managed, as exercise helps,” he says.

Regular exercise can improve lives for people with Parkinson’s

“Even 20 minutes a day of gentle exercise can help people. Exercise increases the body’s response to dopamine cells in the brain, thus slowing the progression of the disease in some people, and helping to manage the symptoms in others.” Symptoms of Parkinson’s include lack of balance, tremors, stiffness or rigidity, and slowness of movement known as bradykinesia. “Balance exercises assist with reducing falls,” Mr Beddie says. “People with Parkinson’s are at greater risk of falls. Exercise activities such as walking or dancing are steps in the right direction for people living with Parkinson’s disease.” Note: There is no cure but there is a range of treatments for Parkinson’s diesease. Scientists and researchers agree patients benefit from physical therapy. While Parkinson’s itself is not considered fatal, people can die from complications of the disease.

Hearing aids have historically been something most people have avoided for as long as possible. On average, a person experiencing hearing difficulties will delay seeking help in this regard for over seven years. Imagine enduring any other medical complaint for so long!

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In New Zealand, one in six people have some degree of hearing difficulty. Over the age of 60, more than half the population are living with a significant hearing reduction. As the main first sign of this is a drop in speech clarity, it can easily be blamed on other people not speaking properly, the TV sound being unclear, or just too much social noise causing the problem.

“It’s just like I’ve got my ears back again. Nobody can see I’ve got the hearing aids in and they feel so comfortable, I forget they are there!” says Nick, “I can hear so clearly now, the kids can’t get away with anything! The whole family are so pleased!”

Nick had a FREE hearing check at Hear Again, which confirmed he had a reduction in his hearing causing social noise to be a problem for him. After being provided with a pair of the new hearing aids he cannot believe the difference.

Neil Hardisty, NZAS Audiometrist, sees results like these every day at Hear Again. Neil has been expertly overcoming hearing difficulties for residents of Christchurch since moving here from the UK in 2009. He is frequently praised for his limitless patience, wonderful caring nature and ability to solve problems other clinicians have deemed impossible. Neil is never satisfied until you are. His expertise coupled with this very latest technology makes for a winning combination.

A leading Danish hearing aid manufacturer has just launched a brand-new range of instruments that are amazing pensioners with hearing difficulties around the world. These incredibly discreet devices are so comfortable, you can forget you are wearing them. Hear Again, the newly opened hearing clinic at The Hub, Hornby, have been fitting these devices to Hear Again offer FREE no-obligation their many very satisfied clients with huge initial hearing assessments. If you, or success. any of your loved ones have noticed any Nick D. aged 78, describes his difficulties with your hearing, this can be experience. quickly and painlessly checked for you at The Hub, 418 Main South Road, Hornby. “I was reluctant to have my hearing tested as I really didn’t want to get hearing If you already have hearing aids from any manufacturer, we will give them a FREE aids,” he says. “It was only when my 5 star service for you to ensure they are in granddaughter said she was concerned that I was missing out on family fun that tip-top condition. Call 03 974 1658. I thought I should check it out. We have a We look forward to delighting you with big family and when they all get together, our service and help you to rejoin the it becomes too noisy for me. I just take conversation.

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By Ross Kiddie Escape has been a popular brand for Ford New Zealand. That being the case, I was surprised when the name of the sport utility vehicle was dropped in favour of Kuga. The latter also sold well, but now Ford has reverted back to Escape, the latest name change also coinciding with a new release. Those who do relate to the old Escape will be aware of its pedigree; it was a model shared similarly with Mazda (Tribute) in New Zealand and had its origins in Taiwan. The new Escape is totally different. It is now sourced from Europe – Spain to be exact, and unlike its V6 predecessor it has only four cylinders, but there are many varying engine types – diesel and petrol and in 1.5-litre or 2-litre capacity. The range is extensive, with seven models starting from $37,990, some offered in fourwheel-drive. The test car was Titanium-badged and sits in the line-up at $53,490; there is only one model with a higher ticket and that is the diesel-powered version with the same specification ($54,990). The 2-litre petrol, all-wheel-drive variant is certainly a worthy choice. The Escape in this form is a cross between the traditional SUV and a sports car, that comment simply because of its engine output – it is rated at 178kW

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Runner-up Summerfield has sights set on new car By Gordon Findlater A NEW ride in 2018 could be the ticket for Matt Summerfield after finishing second in the closest New Zealand Rally Championship title fight in recent history. Although disappointed not to have claimed a maiden national title Summerfield can also acknowledge that his team have punched above their weight on a limited budget. The 25-year-old battled against the odds this year, competing in a 10-year-old Subaru. The majority of the front-runners in the championship are operating brand new AP4 vehicles. “Ideally another car would be best but if not, then I still feel like next year we could still turn up with the car we have and give it good nudge. It would be bloody hard work to do it like that though,” said Summerfield. Summerfield, 25, finished second at the weekend’s Rally New Zealand in Tauranga behind World Rally Championship star Hayden Paddon in his Hyundai i20 AP4. However, the result wasn’t enough for him to overhaul Andrew Hawkeswood

CHAMP: Andrew Hawkeswood piloted his Mazda 2 AP4 to the championship at the weekend. PHOTOS: ALLAN PRITCHARD

in the New Zealand Championship. Hawkeswood went into the final round of the championship with a 10-point lead on Ben Hunt, with Summerfield one point behind in third. Summerfield took away a total of 30 championship points from the final round. However, he needed Hawkeswood to run into trouble on the rally’s final day if he was to have a chance of overhauling him. Hawkeswood finished third in his Mazda2 AP4, 7.9sec behind Summerfield to win the championship by 10 points. An 11th place finish saw Hunt slip to third in the final championship standings. Summerfield was the only driver in this year’s

championship to win two rounds. However, gearbox failure at the opening round at Rally of Otago and a crash at Rally of Coromandel proved costly. Next year’s championship will feature a new event. Rally South Canterbury will feature on June 23, three weeks after Rally Canterbury. With Rally Otago on April 14-15 the 2018 championship will feature an even split of North and South Island events, unlike previous championships. “It’s definitely going to help having another rally down south. Some of us are pretty familiar with the South Canterbury roads,” said Summerfield. “It’ll save some money as well.”

Pupil in form with bat and ball By Gordon Findlater A FUTURE star in women’s cricket has been unearthed from Heaton Intermediate’s three-peat at the New Zealand Primary School Shield. Estella Wallace was the top run scorer and won the tournament’s MVP award after scoring 209 runs in four innings at the tournament finals. She finished unbeaten in three of those innings, meaning she finished with an average of 209 and a strike rate of 105.56. The year-eight pupil

TALENT: Estella Wallace averaged 209 with the bat for Heaton on the way to winning the national primary school title. also finished as the fourth highest wicket-taker, with nine wickets at an average of 7.33.

The national title was Heaton’s fifth in six years. They went through the tournament relatively unchallenged with their narrowest victory coming in the form of a 27-run victory over Holy Cross School from Papatoetoe. Wallace may not be the only future star to come out of Heaton. Last year Georgia Edge won the MVP award. The now Christchurch Girls’ High School student was recently named in the under-21 Canterbury Junior Magicians squad.

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Meredith eyes up ASB Classic By Gordon Findlater FRESH OFF winning his first Canterbury Open title, James Meredith now hopes to put his name into one of the best ASB Classic line-ups ever assembled. Meredith, 27, will compete in the New Zealand Tennis Championships in Auckland next week. The winner of the tournament is granted a wildcard entry into the ASB Classic held in Auckland in January. “That’s the goal,” said Meredith. “Getting there won’t be easy though, there will be a lot of quality players on court next week who have a realistic chance of doing exactly the same. There should be some really good contests,” said Meredith. Five top-20 world ranked players are confirmed for next year’s ASB Classic including 2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro, world No 8 Jack Sock and two-time winner in Auckland John Isner. “It’s a huge line-up. To play in a tournament with names like that would be a dream,” said Meredith. It will be just the second time Meredith has contested

meeting with any of the other top seeds. He recently defeated Tearney 6-1, (retired) in the Auckland interclub competition. He has also previously accounted for Sitak 7-6, 6-1 at the 2015 Canterbury Open. At the weekend, Meredith added his name to the Canterbury Open trophy. The tournament has run since 1901 and contains names such as Onny Parun, Brian Fairlie, Alistair Hunt, David Lewis and Mark Nielson and Rubin Statham. He cruised through the opening two rounds of the tournament before defeating his brother Matthew Meredith 6-1, 6-4 in the semi-final. In the final he met Elmwood’s Hayden POISED: James Meredith will look to become a national champion after his Canterbury Open win at the weekend. Joblin. PHOTO: PATRICK ROSE After dropping the first set in an entertaining tiebreaker “Last time my back kind of the championships. In 2015 he Meredith recovered by breakjust ran out of steam. This time progressed to the second round ing early in the second set and I’m looking forward to just in the singles, and semi-finals controlling the game from there concentrating on singles and in the doubles, before suffering to win 6-7, 6-3, 6-1. giving that a good crack,” said back issues which hampered his The women’s title was won by Meredith. play. However, he’s hopeful the Cashmere’s Tessa McCann who Meredith is likely to be seeded reoccurring issue can be avoided defeated top seed Emily Martin fourth for the championships by concentrating purely on sin6-3, 6-1. behind Finn Tearney, Olly gles. This will mean playing one Sadler and defending champion •The New Zealand Tennis match per day rather than two Artem Sitak. He shouldn’t be Championships run from games per day over the six-day phased if he sets up a semi-final December 4-9. event.

Pride secure another home football final By Gordon Findlater CANTERBURY United Pride have booked their fourth straight home final in the National Women’s League. Going into Sunday’s final round of action, the Pride needed a win to keep their hopes of a title defence alive. However, with other results going their way it means they finished at the top of the roundrobin standings and have advanced directly to the final at English Park on December 10. A young Pride team, depleted of their four national team players, defeated Central Football 3-2 in Palmerston North. The Pride were rocked by an early Central goal when Rose Morton found the net. But the Pride soon hit back with a brace to Cody Taylor putting them in front and the vital win seemed secure when Rebecca Lake made it 3-1. Football Ferns Annalie Longo, Victoria Esson, Meikayla Moore and Aimee Phillips have all now retuned from national duties in Thailand and will be available for the final at English Park. The Pride will meet the winner of the Auckland Football and Southern United match this weekend.

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Home & Property

FOR SALE NEW LISTING

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Extending outdoor living Rain and wind-proofing an outdoor space adds value to a property. With a roof or clear vinyl sides, your buyers can see an area where rain doesn’t stop play. Thanks to blitz advertising, most Kiwis have heard the name Archgola. The company and others like it can add canopies to decks, enclosing the space for year-round use. Undercover verandas, pergolas and gazebos can be turned into living space by adding side panels, which effectively create a conservatory. Restaurants often use these spaces, so there’s no reason why home owners can’t as well. Roll-down clear vinyl blinds are a popular choice, which, if you’re lucky, can be bought ready made from hardware stores such as Bunnings and Mitre10. If not, there are plenty of companies that will custom manufacture to fit. Usually these blinds zip into place and are stored using a rope-and-pulley system. Mounting your blinds is very simple. Typically it involves screwing the mountings into wood or installing a track then fitting the blind. Other options include roll-up shade cloths or other gazebo or veranda sides, such as canvas. These aren’t as windproof as the vinyl blinds, meaning they’re not a 12-month solution. If you don’t already have an outdoor living space, building a pergola doesn’t generally need planning permission.. Provided the pergola is less than 10 sq m in size, it is usually okay to add

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a roof. But a quick call to the council is a good idea; never risk building an unpermitted structure. Another option for quick and easy rain and windproof outdoor living is a pop-up gazebo. These can be turned into dining areas to give buyers a glimpse of what they could do themselves. It’s important to dress them so it doesn’t look like you’ve just plonked a gazebo on the lawn. Lights, plants, furniture and even place settings can really give a gazebo the Pinterest touch and bring it to life as an outdoor entertaining hub for the home. The more you pay for pop-up gazebos, the better UV protection of the fabric and powder coating of the steel you get. Heating the outdoor space also makes it more usable. The cheap option is a patio heater. Permanent gas, wood or pellet fireplaces and fire pits are easier on the eye and can make a design statement, all-important when selling a home. For wind protection, it’s reasonably simple to erect trellis and staple brush sides to it or the existing fence. Bamboo is particularly good for this purpose, especially if you have access to a free source although you could also buy it at all good hardware stores.

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Garage Sales

ADDINGTON 6 Parade Court, Sat 8.30am - 11.30am , wet or fine, Collosal clear out, new small appliances plus lots of household items ********* AVONHEAD 8 Delph St, Sat 9am - 2pm. Downsizing. Furniture, cnr computer desk, glasses & crockery, silver ware, books, toys, outdoor furniture and more. AVONDALE 30 Pembroke St, Sat from 7.30am, estate sale 50 yrs of items, knitting, gardening, books, costume jewellery, household items AVONHEAD 28A Staveley Street. Saturday 8am -12. Books, household items, office desks, clothing etc BISHOPDALE 7A Manuel Place, Sat (not before ) 8am - 12noon, household items, womens clothing sz 10-12, electronics, lg tool box & much more BRYNDWR 380 Clyde Road. Saturday 9am-2pm. Deceased estate clearance. Household items plus garden & workshop tools. Everything must go. ******** CASEBROOK REGENTS PARK 6 individual homes in Ashton Mews. Sat 7am start Wide variety includes deceased estate items. Something for everyone.

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GARAGE SALE NOTICES. Contact us by 9am Wednesday to get your garage sale notice into our Thursday edition.Get your notice into over 92,000 Christchurch homes. Phone 3797100 HEATHCOTE 7 Wendy Place, Sat 8am, furniture, tools, golf clubs, household items etc HORNBY 18 Vanguard Drive. Sat 9-12.Quality items, free stuff, books, golf clubs, etc HORNBY 16 Garvins Rd. Sat 8.30am. Large variety of items ********* HORNBY Boston Ave, signs out 8am -11am. H/hold items, furniture. Everything must go. HUNTSBURY 10 Sunhaven Pl.(Off Whaka Tce) Saturday 8-12. Household & garden items,ornaments etc. Downsizing ,all must go. LINWOOD 63 Hay St, Sat & Sun not before 8am, massive cleanout, household, pets stuff, garage, gardeining, temuka pottery collection LINWOOD 613 Hereford St, Sat 7am, household items, paint, garage items LINWOOD 36 Ryan Street. Sat 8am - 1pm.Massive amount of goods. View full details at neighbourly. co.nz NORTH BEACH 28 Pegasus Ave. Saturday from 8.30am. Clean out after 40 yrears.. Household goods,tools & everything in between. Something for everyone. (Postponed till Sunday if wet) NORTHCOTE Sawyers Arms Rd,(Northlands end) Sat, signs out 8.30am.1.30pm Huge variety 2 households combined PAPANUI 183A Matsons Ave, Sat 8.30am, 2 households, workshop & kitchenware PAPANUI 67a Windermere Rd, Sat 8am - 12pm, assorted items, all must go PARKLANDS 2 / 9b Florance Place. Sat/ Sun 8-1pm. Toys, books, games, puzzles, clothing, linen, sports goods, household items and lots more PHILLIPSTOWN 60 Mathesons Rd, Sat no earlier than 9.30am, Collectables, curiosities, books,, records, cds, pictures, retro toys, turntable etc REDWOOD 167 Prestons Rd, Sat 7.30am - 12pm, lots of books, clothing, bar fridge, furniture & lots more RICCARTON 11 Rimu St. Sat 8am, Monster sale, 3 families, all goods must go, come for a bargain

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

UNCLE JO LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 100 Burwood Road, Christchurch 8083), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ONLICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 71 Main North Road, Papanui known as UNCLE JO’S DONBURI, SUSHI & COFFEE.

KED INVESTMENT LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 3/85 Mandeville Street, Christchurch 8011), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 1/179 Victoria Street known as SAGGIO DI VINO.

FIVE BAR STOOLS LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, PO Box 76240, Northwood, Christchurch 8548), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 420 Marshland Road known as THE ROWDY KITCHEN BAR AND EATERY.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE RESTAURANT CLASS 3.

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Nau Mai Haere Mai

Te Puna Oranga

(AGM)

Thursday 7th December 2017 6-7pm

687 Worcester Street RSVP 381 8472 info@tepunaoranga.co.nz

Hornby Rugby League AGM

Tuesday 12th December 2017 Juniors 5.45pm Seniors 6.00pm Held at the club All Welcome Contact Sally Nutira Phone 349 5139

OTauTahi Women’s Refuge

T/A Te Whare Hau Ora Hui-A-Tau (AGM) 12 December 2017 Venue: 59 Shortland St Aranui, Chch Time: 10am-12.30pm Nau Mai Haere Mai RSVP for catering purposes to the office 03 379 6910 or

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence 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 and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 23rd November 2017.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE RESTAURANT CLASS 3. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 1.00AM THE FOLLOWING DAY.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE RESTAURANT CLASS 1. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 1.00AM THE FOLLOWING DAY.

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

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, 53 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.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

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 and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the only publication of this notice.

This is the first publication of this notice.

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

PROTOCOL 2017 LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, The Manager, 2 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8022), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 2 Colombo Street known as PROTOCOL.

KICHA LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Kicha Limited The Station, 1 Restell Street, Christchurch 8053), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 1 Restell Street known as THE STATION.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE RESTAURANT CLASS 3

NEW ORIENTAL TRADING LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, The Manager, Eliza Manor House, 82 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch 8013), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 82 Bealey Avenue known as Elizas Manor.

BEKBEN (2013) LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Mr Greg McClurg Bekben (2013) Limited, PO BOX 4279, Christchurch 8140), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 17 Opawa Road known as OPAWA BOWL & JACK.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE HOTEL

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MINIBARS: AT ANY TIME ON ANY DAY TO ANY PERSON PRESENT: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 12.00 MIDNIGHT

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: SUNDAY TO WEDNESDAY 8.00AM TO 12.00 MIDNIGHT AND THURSDAY TO SATURDAY 8.00AM TO 2.00AM THE FOLLOWING DAY.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 12.00 MIDNIGHT. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 11.00AM TO 1.00AM THE FOLLOWING DAY The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch.

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 and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

This is the only publication of this notice.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101 & 127

VIECELI HOSPITALITY BPC CHCH LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 6 Inwoods Road, Christchurch 8083), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 126 Oxford Terrace Central City known as THE BANGALORE POLO CLUB AND (TBA).

CHRISTCHURCH IRISH SOCIETY INCORP, (THE SECRETARY, PO Box 1706, Christchurch, Christchurch 8140), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of CLUB LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 29 Domain Terrace known as CHRISTCHURCH IRISH SOCIETY.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: CLUB LICENCE CLASS 3.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 3.00AM THE FOLLOWING DAY

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 7 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 renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 23 November 2017.

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

TASTE CATERING LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, The Manager Riccarton House Bistro, 16 Kahu Road, Riccarton Christchurch), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 16 Kahu Road Fendalton known as LOCAL AT RICCARTON HOUSE. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE FUNCTION CENTRE. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: INDOOR AREA: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM. OUTDOOR AREA: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 9.30PM The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

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Notification of Avon River Closure

City Centre Area

On Saturday December 2nd 2017 from 4pm - 6pm the Avon river will closed to public use from the Kerrs Reach Rowing Club through to the South Brighton Bridge. Rowing, Kayaking, Waka and Surf life Saving will be running a long distance race starting at 5pm from the South Brighton Bridge.

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The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch.

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

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 and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

This is the only publication of this notice.

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FABULOUS FAMILY GALA DAY ONLY 10 more sleeps until the Woolston Club’s annual Club Family Gala Day! Both members and non-members are welcome to this eagerly anticipated event . The Gala is a fun filled afternoon of free family entertainment. On the programme is an array of activities including face painting, a bouncy castle, ice creams treats, a lolly scramble, chocolate wheel, sausage sizzle, raffles, and kid’s games. There will be live music including the Canterbury Brass Band playing all the traditional Christmas Carols. And of course a special visit from SANTA! Mark it on the calendar - Sunday 10th December starting at noon. The Woolston Club, 43 Hargood Street, Woolston, phone 03 389 7039.

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BARETTA: Friday 7pm - Live music; 10.30pm - DJ. Saturday 9pm - DJ Double Header. BECK’S SOUTHERN ALEHOUSE: Saturday 9pm Level 6. Wednesday 8pm - Blues Jam. BILL'S BAR: Thursday & Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke. BISHOP BROTHERS PUBLIC HOUSE: Sunday 3pm - Live music. BLACK HORSE: Saturday T&P Karaoke. BLUE SMOKE: Thursday 8pm - Yumi Zouma ‘Willowbank’ album release tour, tickets $20+bf. Saturday 8pm - The Coalrangers, tickets $28+bf. CARLTON: Thursday 7pm Cassettes. Friday 10pm - Ctrl Alt Rock. Saturday 10.30pm Mezzanine. Sunday 4.30pm Quiz. Monday 7pm - Shannelee Ray & James Sligo. Wednesday 8.30pm - D’Sendantz duo. CASA PUBLICA: Friday 5pm Daniel Pfeifer; 8.30pm Maestro B. Saturday 9pm - AshS. CHARLES LUNEY AUDITORIUM: Friday 7pm Fiona Pears Celebrates Grappelli feat. Tom Rainey (piano); Keith Petch (guitar); Michael Dais (double bass); Greg Donaldson (drums). GA $45.

DARKROOM: Thursday Catherine Traicos (UK). Friday - Dark Disco VII feat. special live performance. Saturday Shrug. Wednesday - Souldrop; Riviera; Horizone. DUX CENTRAL: Friday 5pm Emerson; 9.30pm - Aleon. Saturday 2pm - Tayla Dukes; 9.30pm - Emerson. Sunday 2pm - Sunday Jazz Sessions. EMPIRE: Thursday 9pm - DJ. Friday 10pm - DJ. Saturday 10pm - DJ. Sunday 10pm - DJ. FAT EDDIES: Thursday 7.30pm - Souled Out. Friday 7.30pm - Soul Kweens. Saturday 7.30pm - Georgie & the Vajazzlers; 11pm - Fat & Co. Sunday 3pm - Greg Knowles Trio; 6.30pm - The Curio Club. FINNEGANS, PREBBLETON TAVERN: Friday 8pm - Trad Session. GBC: Friday 6pm - Vintage Blue. HORNBY WMC: Friday 7pm Jo’s Karaoke. Saturday 4.30pm Marion’s Outlaws; 8pm - Boru Band (downstairs); 7.30pm Reelin’ in the Rockin’ 50's-60's starring Shane & David Laplance with Flashback Rockers, tickets $20 (upstairs.) HORNCASTLE ARENA: Tickets @ticketek.

CHRISTCHURCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, IRISH SOCIETY HALL: Sunday 7.30pm - Martin Pearson. Members $15, Non $20.

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL, GLOUCESTER ST: Thursday 7.30pm - Aldous Harding. Sunday 11am; 2pm; 6pm Anna Lee School of Dance End of Year Recitals. Tickets @ticketek.

CLADDAGH IRISH PUB: Thursday - Open mic. Saturday - Live music.

MACKENZIES BAR: Friday 8pm - Unhinged. Saturday Antix. Wednesday - Karaoke.

COASTERS TAVERN: Thursday 8pm - Mel & Dave. Saturday - Live music. Wednesday - Open Mic Night.

MAK TAVERN, KAINGA: Thursday 7pm - Jam Session. Friday 9pm - The Elevators. Saturday 9pm - Bluegroove. Sunday - J@D Duo.

MICKY FINNS: Thursday 8pm - Flat City Brotherhood. Friday 10pm - Cassettes. Saturday 10pm - Crop Duster. NEW CITY HOTEL: Friday 10pm - Hussle Vango; Megahertz; Primer. Saturday 8pm - Pantera/Korn/Alice in Chains/Deftones Tribute Show.

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PACKE ST PARK & COMMUNITY GARDEN: Sunday 4pm - Carols in Packe Street Park. PIERSIDE CAFE & BAR: Friday 9pm - DJ Chick. Saturday 9pm - The Atarmies. RACECOURSE HOTEL, SOCKBURN: Friday 7pm Code Red. RICHMOND WMC: Friday 7pm - Hot Gossip. Saturday 7pm - Rockabella. Sunday 3pm - Andy Page. SANDRIDGE HOTEL: Thursday 8pm - Karaoke. Friday 8pm - Live music. Saturday 8pm - DJ. STOCK XCHANGE: Friday 7pm - Live music. Saturday 7pm - Live music. SULLIVANS IRISH PUB: Friday 9pm - Live music. Saturday 9pm - Live music. Wednesday 7.30pm - Willie’s Open Mic. ST MARY’S PROCATHEDRAL: Wednesday 1.10pm - Veronica van der Knaap (Chopin & the Mazurka), $10 & $5 donation. TEMPS BAR, HORNBY: Thursday 7pm - Jam Session (gear provided). Friday 8.30pm - No Secrets. Saturday 8.30pm End Game. Wednesday Mickey Rat Karaoke. THAI CHEFS, SUKHU TIGER: Thursday to Wednesday 9pm - Resident DJ & Karaoke.

Fiona Pears celebrates Grappelli at the Charles Luney Auditorium on Saturday night. THE BOG IRISH BAR: Thursday 10pm - Assembly Required. Saturday 11pm - Live music. Sunday 5.30pm - Black Velvet acoustic. Tuesday 7pm Jameson Session. Wednesday 8pm - Open Mic Night. THE BOWER: Saturday 7pm The Easy Hearts. Sunday 3pm Apex 10 piece funk band. THE CRAIC IRISH BAR: Friday - Fat Stallions. Saturday Smoke & Mirrors. THE CUBAN: Thursday 6.30pm - Live music. Friday Live music. Saturday 10pm - DJ. THE FITZ: Friday 8.30pm Pump. Saturday 8.30pm - One Night Stand. THE MILLER BAR: Thursday 7pm - Rock n Roll. Friday 9.30pm - Don’t Tell Mama. Saturday 9pm - Flat City Brotherhood. Wednesday 8pm Lance Karaoke.

THE WAVE BAR, NEW BRIGHTON: Thursday 8.30pm - Karaoke. Friday 8.30pm - DJ. TREVINOS, RICCARTON: Friday - Reckless duo. Sunday 5pm - Laura Hunter. TWISTED HOP, WOOLSTON: Friday 7.30pm - Bohemian Blue Trio. Saturday 7.30pm - Mapel Groove. TWO FAT POSSUMS, WEST MELTON: Friday 9.30pm - Acoustic Solutions. Sunday 3pm - Live Jazz. WOOLSTON CLUB: Saturday 7pm - Christmas Dance with The Drews, $2 entry. WUNDERBAR LYTTELTON: Friday 9pm - Glass Vaults with Soaked Oats. Tuesday 7pm Open mic. .

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SATURDAY, 10.30AM-3PM DOGWATCH SANCTUARY BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Help the Dogwatch Sanctuary Trust celebrate 35 years of rescuing and re-homing condemned pound dogs. Bring your dog (on its leash) and enjoy games and activities, dog-related market stalls, a garage sale, bake sale, food and refreshments, entertainment, raffles and some birthday surprises. 230 Dyers Rd, Bromley

SATURDAY, 9AM-1PM LINWOOD VILLAGE MARKET From antiques and special treats, to a hangi, vegetables, clothes and books, there will be plenty on offer at the market. Refreshments available. Linwood Community Arts Centre, cnr Worcester St and Stanmore Rd SATURDAY, NOON-2PM KIDS CHRISTMAS MARKET This indoor market will be run by kids, for kids. There will be plenty of bargains to be had and it will be a great place to do a bit of Christmas shopping or spend your pocket money. 381 Halswell Rd SATURDAY, 7-8.30PM CHRISTCHURCH YOUTH ORCHESTRA Go along for a wonderful concert in which the versatility of composers, conductors and talented performers will be on display. $15/$10 Salvation Army Hall, 853 Colombo St SATURDAY, 7-9.30PM SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT As the days get longer and the sun seems brighter, the Christchurch Youth Choir invites you to a relaxed evening listening to memorable big band standards. The choir will be joined by jazz combo, The Jam Sandwich Collective. $20/$25 St Christopher’s, 244 Avonhead Rd SATURDAY TO SUNDAY, 9AM-5PM SANTA SEARCH The Great Museum Santa Search is back. Grab your family and join in the fun, searching high and low for hidden Santas. If you find them all, you could win a fantastic prize. Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave

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NEW BRIGHTON MARKET Saturday, 10am-2pm, New Brighton pedestrian mall MT PLEASANT FARMERS’ MARKET Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm, McCormacks Bay Rd

SUNDAY, 9.30AM-1PM MT PLEASANT CHRISTMAS MARKET Come along and find unique, hand-made arts and crafts for sale, including jewellery, merino, prints, greeting cards, pottery, soaps, and many other creative items. Stock up for Christmas. 3 McCormacks Bay Rd SUNDAY, 11AM-3PM SHABBY CHIC MARKET Escape the malls and be inspired by the relaxed environment of the historic Rochester Villa. More than 40 stalls will offer different treats, all in the spirit of vintage and Christmas. 21 Connal St, Woolston SUNDAY, 10AM-4PM HURUNUI GARDENS TOUR OPEN DAY Visit up to six beautiful gardens in Hurunui, which will be open to the public this weekend. There will be great Christmas stalls at the Waihui and Saddlewood gardens with plants, art, Christmas cakes, garden ware and gifts available. The cost will be $10 per garden, with children free. Order a special boxed lunch from the website or bring your own picnic. For more information, visit www.hurunui-gardens.co.nz SUNDAY, 10.30AM-NOON FAMILY FUN DAY At this free family day, Redcliffs Bowling Club members will help you learn to play and enjoy lawn bowls, a sport for everyone. Please bring flat sole shoes. Bowls will be provided by the club. Redcliffs Bowling Club, 9 James St SUNDAY, 10AM-3PM REVAMP VINTAGE MARKET The Revamp Market has a wonderful selection of stalls from

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Christchurch’s best vintage stores. You will find estate, retro and antique items, as well as books, art, coffee and cake. Christchurch Girls’ High School, 10 Matai St East SUNDAY, NOON-4PM FAMILY GALA DAY Go along to the Woolston Club Gala for a free family day out. There will be bouncy castles, face-painting, lolly scrabbles, races, games, children shows, live music and a visit from a friend in the North Pole. Members and non-members welcome. The Canterbury Brass band will perform a Christmas concert in the bar. 43 Hargood St SUNDAY, 2-3.15PM SANTA PARADE Go along and experience the Christchurch Santa Parade on Sunday. All floats will be travel from the corner of Riccarton and Wharenui Rds to the corner of

Mandeville St and Riccarton Rd. Make sure you get there early and save a good spot to wave to Santa and all his helpers. Riccarton Rd SUNDAY, 4.30-6PM CAROLS IN THE QUARRY

The annual Halswell Lions Carols in the Quarry will feature traditional Christmas carols for all the family with music provided by the 40-piece Stedfast Brass Band. Santa will make an appearance during the event. There will be free barbeque sausages but take a picnic along and something to sit on. Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Rd SUNDAY, 5.30-8PM FILM SCREENING Former Cleft New Zealand chief executive Kenny Ardouin will host a special screening of the new movie Wonder based on the book by R J Palacio. The film follows the trials and tribulations of a 10-year-old boy born with Treacher Collins Syndrome and a cleft palate. Mr Ardouiny will speak about his own experiences prior to the screening in an effort to raise awareness. Tickets cost $11. For further information, visit www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/anevening-of-wonder-christchurchtickets-38675340986. Reading Cinemas, The Palms

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$199

Sydney 2.5 Seater

$1299

TRADING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm • Weekends 10am-5pm

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The Sydney Sofa delivers a simple contemporary style, with its classic split back cushions and modern square arms for a simple, clean design. Available in Light Grey, Dark Grey and Teal.

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Side Table

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3 Door Bookcase

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Accessories are not included in the price of furniture unless otherwise stated. Colours in store may vary to those pictured. Stock may vary from store to store. Target apologises in advance if any item is sold out during the promotion. All prices include GST. Target reserves the right to amend any misprints or errors within this advertisement. Mailer offers expire Monday 1st January 2018. Sale excludes Manchester and accessories.

Corner Blenheim & Curletts Rds, Christchurch.

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Loft Living Collection

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The Cascade Outdoor collection is elegant and modern. Through its tapered lines, simple symmetry and neutral palette, it displays a sophisticated quality that will suit any outdoor space.

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This outdoor umbrella features an aluminium frame and 8 steel ribs for added strength and comes in your choice of two colours, black and taupe. Umbrella Base sold separately.

Cascade Outdoor Bar Set

The Cascade Outdoor collection is elegant and modern. Through its tapered lines, simple symmetry and neutral palette, it displays a sophisticated quality that will suit any outdoor space.

Tahiti Cantilever Umbrella

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Cascade 5 Piece Dining Setting

$350

$999

Valencia Outdoor Daybed

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$899

$340 3 Piece Dining Set

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$1259

24 MONTHS NO PAYMENTS * & NO INTEREST

*Minimum purchase $499.

Finance offer expires 31st December 2017. See back page for terms & conditions.

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NEW TO TARGET - WOODWALL COLLECTION Built using ethically sourced knotty rubberwood, no two pieces are the same.Unleash your inner designer and customise a storage solution guaranteed to fit your lifestyle. Kit out your bedroom, living space, kitchen or office with ease.

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1x1 Cube Set of 2 was $179

Drawers with Legs

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$129

$400 Includes Queen Bed, 2 Bedsides and 4 Drawer Chest

Mountain Ash tops finished to look like Weathered Oak give this range character and contrast well with the white, lightly brushed Acacia body.

Dallas Queen Bed

Deco Queen Bed

With a fabric headboard and base, the Dallas adds sophisticated colour to any bedroom without dominating the space. Available in Blush, Sky and Jet. Mattress and accessories not included.

A gorgeous fabric bed with canyon draws at the foot of the bed for an easy storage solution. With a gorgeous tufted headboard, the Deco has a simple, classic design that is unbelievably versatile to match to multiple bedroom furniture styles. Available in a striking Slate fabric.

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3x3 Cube

Bookcase 2240x1200

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$279

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Ballet Desk

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Panama 4 Piece Bedroom Package

$649 Chia Bedroom Range

Set Includes: Queen Bed Frame + 2 Bedsides + Tallboy

With fresh, clean lines and a finish that is timeless, the e Chia ur space. collection offers a modern look while brightening your

was $399

The Chia range comes with easy finger-pull openingss and is me. built sturdy and durable, ensuring use for years to come.

Bedside was $249

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STEP 2: Accessorise

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Wine Glass Hanger - Set 2 of 2

Clothes Hanger was $25

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X Bottle Holder was $40

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Shelf - Set 2 of 2 was $35

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Doors - Set 2 of 2 was $35

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Atlantic 4 Piece Bedroom Package The Atlantic collection is the epitome of coastal design. This gorgeous two-toned piece features brushed acacia and mid gloss white panels that contrast perfectly oozing a relaxed style. Drawers glide smoothly with metal runners, and recessed handles ensure each piece is easy to open and presents a sleek profile in your bedroom.

STEP 3: Add A Base Base 380

$750

Base 740 was $33

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Base 1100 was $37

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Base 1460 was $40

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$1999 Nationwide Delivery

5 Drawer D - W600

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$399

6 Drawer Lowboy

was $569

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$499

Woodwall â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a new way of living. STEP 1: Select A Unit

ALL

BEDROOM FURNITURE

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NOW ON

(Accessories not included)

SALE!

1x1 Cube Set of 2 was $179

Drawers with Legs

now only

$149

was $149

$129

$400 Includes Queen Bed, 2 Bedsides and 4 Drawer Chest

Mountain Ash tops finished to look like Weathered Oak give this range character and contrast well with the white, lightly brushed Acacia body.

Dallas Queen Bed

Deco Queen Bed

With a fabric headboard and base, the Dallas adds sophisticated colour to any bedroom without dominating the space. Available in Blush, Sky and Jet. Mattress and accessories not included.

was $399

6x2 Cube

3x3 Cube

Bookcase 2240x1200

now only

$159

$199

$299

$279

$349

was $199

was $249

was $349

was $329

$1999

now only

$349 5x1 Cube

now only

was $799

now only

Ballet Desk

was $2399

Panama 4 Piece Bedroom Package

$649 Chia Bedroom Range

Set Includes: Queen Bed Frame + 2 Bedsides + Tallboy

With fresh, clean lines and a finish that is timeless, the e Chia ur space. collection offers a modern look while brightening your

was $399

The Chia range comes with easy finger-pull openingss and is me. built sturdy and durable, ensuring use for years to come.

Bedside was $249

now only

$199

STEP 2: Accessorise

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Wine Glass Hanger - Set 2 of 2

Clothes Hanger was $25

now only

was $40

$20

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$35

X Bottle Holder was $40

now only

$35

Shelf - Set 2 of 2 was $35

now only

$30

Doors - Set 2 of 2 was $35

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$30

was $30

now only

$25

STEP 3: Add A Base Base 380

$750

Base 740 was $33

now only

$28

Base 1100 was $37

now only

$32

Base 1460 was $40

now only

$35

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was $2749

now only

$1999 Nationwide Delivery

5 Drawer D - W600

was $449

now only

$399

6 Drawer Lowboy

was $569

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$499

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$300

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$500

Set Includes: Coffee table + 3 Seater + 2 Single Seaters

Caymen 4 Piece Lounge Set

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Valenica Outdoor Spacesaver Set

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Relax into this luxurious two person day bed. Designed with flexibility in mind, the base can be split into two pieces for extra seating options.

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$300 was $1749

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$150 Set Includes: Coffee Table + Corner Lounge + Ottoman

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$699

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3 Drawer Buffet

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was $999

$199

Sydney 2.5 Seater

$1299

TRADING HOURS: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm • Weekends 10am-5pm

save

The Sydney Sofa delivers a simple contemporary style, with its classic split back cushions and modern square arms for a simple, clean design. Available in Light Grey, Dark Grey and Teal.

was $599

now only

$499

save

$100

Side Table

was $249

$500

$499

3 Door Bookcase

$50

Corner Blenheim & Curletts Rds, Christchurch.

was $649

now only

Loft Living Collection

save

We accept:

Get more

$1399

$899

$1399

save

was $1749

now only

was $1199

The Cascade Outdoor collection is elegant and modern. Through its tapered lines, simple symmetry and neutral palette, it displays a sophisticated quality that will suit any outdoor space.

was $2299

This outdoor umbrella features an aluminium frame and 8 steel ribs for added strength and comes in your choice of two colours, black and taupe. Umbrella Base sold separately.

Cascade Outdoor Bar Set

The Cascade Outdoor collection is elegant and modern. Through its tapered lines, simple symmetry and neutral palette, it displays a sophisticated quality that will suit any outdoor space.

Tahiti Cantilever Umbrella

now only

Cascade 5 Piece Dining Setting

$350

$999

Valencia Outdoor Daybed

save

Nationwide Delivery

now only

save

$100

$899

$340 3 Piece Dining Set

was $1599

now only

$1259

24 MONTHS NO PAYMENTS * & NO INTEREST

*Minimum purchase $499.

Finance offer expires 31st December 2017. See back page for terms & conditions.

Shop with us at targetfurniture.co.nz

Nationwide Delivery