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Oli back home after a year on the prowl MEOW: Pet Oli is back with owner Lyn Gottermeyer after disappearing for a year.

By Sarla Donovan OLI THE cat is back. Well, owner Lyn Gottermeyer is 99 per cent sure it’s Oli. The big maine coon lookalike went missing in June last year and Mrs Gottermeyer, who lives in Marshland, said after months and months of searching, she’d given up any hopes of finding him when her daughter noticed a post on the Lost Cats Christchurch Facebook page last month. “ ‘Mum, I think that’s Oli,’ she said. I took a look and he had the same markings. It was a lady in Spreydon who’d found him, he’d been hanging around her place and then took up residence in her garden.” Jeanette O’Connor, who posted his photo on the Facebook page, has a labrador and three cats of her own and Oli had been going in and stealing food from them. “She cried when I went and picked him up,” said Mrs Gottermeyer.

So how did he end up travelling from Marshland to Spreydon? “I think either someone took him because of the way he looks, or he’s got into someone’s vehicle. We had contractors around the day he went missing and he’s very inquisitive. He might have climbed into their van.” Mrs Gottermeyer kept him inside for a week after he returned, just to make sure he didn’t disappear again. She thinks he must have eaten well as he’s “a bit broader” than when he left. “I’ve noticed he doesn’t like my husband as much, but I’ve got three fox terriers and they always got on well. One of them went and laid down in front of him. He likes to be outside; he always used to sleep on the back porch but now he goes down to the creek somewhere and gets soaking wet. He’s one of a kind, Oli.”

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Gym club stumbles over proposal to build on QE II By Sarla Donovan IT’S BACK to the drawing board for the Christchurch School of Gymnastics after its proposed new building site was rejected by residents. The club has been in its current spot at QE II Park for 21 years, but says the cost of repairing the building is high and it wants to relocate closer to the new QE II Recreation and Sports Centre. However, Dan O’Sullivan, who lives near Ascot Ave, said he and at least 25 nearby residents aren’t happy about the spot that has been chosen, and they’ve made their voices heard in two recent meetings at the proposed site. Coastal-Ward city councillor David East said a “co-operative” discussion was held on Thursday between the CSG, city council staff, Coastal-Burwood Community Board members and residents. •Turn to page 5

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RESIDENTS LIVING near QE II have had to put up with a lot since the earthquakes: Battered properties, liquefaction, EQC and insurance companies. Now they’re fighting again; this time about the site for the new Christchurch School of Gymnastics, which was badly damaged in the February 22, 2011, quake (see page 1). Ascot Ave residents and others living nearby aren’t happy with the planned new site. They met last week with gym officials and the local community board. The school will look at presenting other site options at QE II, but the one residents don’t want still hasn’t been ruled out. And on page 4, resident Dan O’Sullivan has his say in our regular Soap Box column on plans to shorten the training track at QE II. What would Her Majesty say! - Barry Clarke

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Progress on Dudley Creek scheme eases flood worries

RESIDENTS IN the Flockton area will sleep easier next time they hear rain pelting against their roofs. Key parts of the Dudley Creek flood mitigation scheme have now been completed. Last week saw the final part of the 800m bypass installed that will take stormwater from Petrie St to the Avon River. More than 500 properties now have increased flood protection to restore Flockton and surrounding areas to preearthquake levels of flood risk. The bypass is one of the biggest in the country and has been built by laying about 500 box-shaped concrete pipes endto-end. The pipes weigh between four and five tonne each and measure 4m x 2m. Most of the time, the bypass will be dry. It is only designed to be used when there is heavy rain and a risk of Dudley Creek overflowing. “Now, if we have a heavy rainfall, we’ll be able to divert over 8 cu m of flood water every second from Dudley

Creek to the Avon River,” said city council land drainage manager Keith Davison. “This, combined with all the other aspects of the scheme we’ve been working on over the last few years, means we can now reassure hundreds of households that their flood risk has been significantly reduced.” There is still work to be done on other aspects of the flood remediation scheme, including the Hills Rd culvert, Shirley Stream widening and road renewal in the area. “While we are thrilled that we’ve met our target deadline to significantly reduce flood risk, we are very conscious that until we’re finished all the works, there will still be disruption and inconvenience for people in these areas,” Mr Davison said.

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•HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think of the decision to shorten the QE II fitness track? Email sarla.donovan@starmedia.kiwi with your views.

VISION: Architect Carsten Auer, who will redesign Linwood College, stands in the school’s recreation area. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

Leave fitness track alone North New Brighton resident Dan O’Sullivan urges the Ministry of Education to rethink its decision to shorten the QE II fitness track. It is shortsighted, he writes, and goes against the wishes of many residents Common sense tells me I should not be writing this. We should not have to fight to keep something that everyone wants. The 2.2km QE II fitness and walking track follows the perimeter of QE II park. It is well used by walkers, joggers and cyclists. It also gives walking access to the Travis Rd shops. It was built by local residents and the council 10m at a time on the weekends. The Ministry of Education has bought a large portion of QE II park for two new schools. The ministry wants to take the schools’ boundary right up to the back fence of the Bower Ave residences, leaving no corridor for the track – forcing it to be diverted and shortened. As a local and regular user of the track, I am generally in

favour of two new schools proposed for the park. There was one condition of my approval though – keep the full track. Many people who I have spoken to are in agreement with this view. Recently the Ministry of Education was found to be wanting in the way it dealt with Christchurch schools restructuring after the earthquakes. The ministry did not listen to many people who were opposed to the restructuring they were doing. Now is the time to listen. Why go against logic and close off an asset that helps keep people fit and active, keeps kids off the roads and provides a quiet place for people to meet each other? The schools will also benefit as it will be a convenient asset for physical education. Consultation after the earthquakes showed that the people of Christchurch want a greener

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and more accessible city. Closing the full track runs counter to that vision. It has been an oversight by the planners and one that is easily fixed. Open up areas for public use and you engender a sense of ownership and therefore pride. Close them off and the opposite tends to happen. I urge the city council to approach the Ministry of Education to see common sense, and leave the 2.2km track alone.

Lisa Armstrong – This has made me so mad. I have had several chats with the principal and others and all said that they won’t be moving, as they didn’t want it to interfere with the students and thought moving sites would do more harm than good. The original plan was to do one block that was not being used at the time, i.e. build a new gym on site, then remove the old building. Sounds like saving money became the first priority. Laura McIntosh – Lots of chopping and changing and mov-

ing of sites to create this ASGH/ SBHS super-school. Seems like they should be staying where they are. Is Linwood going to adopt this new student-led learning policy like Haeata? Raewyn Roberts – Just so long as it looks good in the hood seems to be the priority for the architect. “This project is special not only for its scale but in particular for the strong pedagogical vision developed by the college and the leadership role it is looking to undertake in the revitalisation of the eastern suburbs of Christchurch.” He said the project was personal for him as he lived in Redcliffs, which was part of Linwood’s catchment, and he wanted to contribute to shaping the future of the school. No mention of the students . . .

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Flood plan draws controversy By Sarla Donovan THERE’S BEEN mixed feedback on a proposed new water storage scheme for Aranui and Wainoni. An area north-west of the Pages Rd and Anzac Dr intersection has been proposed as the site for new flood storage ponds. Of the 14 submissions received during a two-week public consultation, almost half had concerns and two did not support the plan. The concerns related to the link into Farnborough Reserve, maintenance of the area when built, the possibility of changing the footpath on Pages Rd to a shared path to connect with Anzac Dr, the potential for midges and mosquitos, and the impact on existing homeowners. There are 13 houses in the scheme area, five of which the city council owned before the earthquakes. The other seven houses are currently occupied. Keith Davison, city council land drainage manager, said there were three submissions from landowners, all of which supported the proposal. He said the city council would need to pass a resolution that “supports the preferred construction options” before it could negotiate with landowners.

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REJECTED: Residents have opposed Christchurch School of Gymnastics’ proposal to build its new headquarters on a site at QE II Park.

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HOME: Ninety-year-old Dorothy Grieve wasn’t keen on selling her home for a city council flood storage scheme.

“If that occurs, we will enter into negotiations with property owners and only then will we be able to understand fully their views on selling.” Property owner Dorothy Grieve, who is 90-years-old, has said she is not keen on selling her home as she didn’t know where

she would go if she had to sell. Ground levels in some parts have dropped by up to a metre in the Knight’s Drain catchment zone, which covers parts of Aranui and Wainoni, putting houses at greater flood risk due to earthquake-related land damage.

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•From page 1 As a result, a new consultation document will now be drawn up and delivered to the local community within the next few weeks. It will present several options which may include the original QE II site. Mr O’Sullivan said he was pleased there would be other options put on the table as the current proposal was in the middle of the sports grounds and partially covered one of the rugby fields. “It’s going to be an eyesore, built on a prime position in the middle of the park. That rugby field is well-used. They’ve already covered up a playing field for the schools (Shirley Boys and Avonside Girls’ High).”

“It seems like there’s a land grab. We don’t mind the schools, but the gym school, which is a private company, doesn’t need to be there. It’s an ugly, tilt-slab, single-use building, a private facility in the middle of a public park.” “They’re trying to piggy-back on the pool but we can’t see their point (about wanting to be closer to the recreation centre).” The club has said it wants to remain close to the recreation centre “so members could potentially use both facilities in one visit.” Following further public consultation, the community board will make a final recommendation on a site to the city council.

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Council makes peace with RSA Rescuing animals over Brighton memorial panels FLAME FILES

all part of the job By Mark Thomas – specialist fire investigator I’M NOT sure what got into the pets of Halswell last week but over just two days our crews were called to three animal rescues in the suburb. First a dog chased a rabbit underneath a childcare centre – and stayed there. It was retrieved. Second, a horse was stuck down a bank at Kennedy’s Bush. With local help and a vet on-site it was winched up. Finally, an old fashioned catup-a-tree event in Arkwright Pl shows no record of just what was done in the radio message log. It might still be there. But I doubt it. To complete this animal report a mama duck from Bromley, who is a bit out of season with her troop of ducklings, fell into a drain only to be rescued by the good lads of the Woolston Fire Station. A bit early in the year you’d think. I hope they all survive. There were fires of course.

A very elderly lady wielding a walking stick actively prevented neighbours evacuating her from her home in Sockburn after a kitchen fire on June 24. Consequently, she was treated for smoke inhalation at the scene. Someone in Redwood used a toaster as a cigarette lighter by lying it on its side on June 23. Not too surprisingly the toaster caught fire. There’s a thousand ways your house can catch fire. But there are many hundreds of thousands of houses. Most will never burn. A bit of common sense makes it much less likely. Just how common that common sense is, I sometimes wonder.

By Sarla Donovan AN APOLOGY has been extended to the New Brighton RSA after it copped some of the blame for the “ugly” panels installed around the war memorial by the city council. The $25,000 panels were intended to protect the New Brighton War Memorial from vandalism. But after their installation in May, they received almost universal condemnation from the community. The panels were called “hideous”, “horrible” and compared to the Berlin Wall. City council staff apologised for their poor communication on the issue at a meeting with New Brighton RSA executive manager Garry House on Friday. Mr House said although they’d agreed to the panels, they had never seen an image of what they would look like. He said the city council had failed to communicate directly with the New Brighton RSA, instead directing their correspondence to the Christchurch RSA, a completely separate group. Mr House said he was keen to move on and was working co-

LOOKING AHEAD: The city council has apologised to the New Brighton RSA for poor communication over the war memorial panels. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

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Unsightly trees concern residents By Sarla Donovan DEAD macrocarpa and pine trees at the former Pleasant Point Yacht Club site are unsightly, depressing and a “serious health concern.” The Southshore Residents Association want the trees removed urgently and have written to the Coastal-Burwood Community Board expressing “shock” at finding out the city council intended them to provide a permanent nesting spot for birds. Association spokesman Simon Brown said neither he nor any other Southshore residents had ever seen any birds near the trees, which Hugo Kristensson were “precariously balanced” and posed a health and safety risk for people using the estuary edge. “We are concerned that the trees could fall on someone and for the ongoing effect on our mental health as the eastern

Council properties may be sold By Sarla Donovan

EYESORE: Residents want these dead trees beside the Bridge St bridge removed.

suburbs continue to be forgotten in the recovery of the city,” Mr Brown said. South Brighton Residents Association chairman Hugo Kristensson agreed they should go. They were “ghostly” and “not very attractive,” he said. “We need to tidy the area up, everyone agrees on that.” Salt water intrusion relat-

ing to the February 22, 2011, earthquake had killed a number of trees around the AvonHeathcote Estuary edge, some of which were removed in 2012. Mr Kristensson said the city council had decided to leave some for herons and other birds to nest in. But he said he had never seen any birds nesting in the trees.

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FIVE CITY council properties will be sold unless the CoastalBurwood Community Board can find alternative uses. The land parcels are no longer required for their original purpose and the board is looking to repurpose or sell off the land. Any alternative use would need to establish a clear community need, have prior city council funding and make sound business sense. All in Burwood or Wainoni, the five parcels are a piece of bare land on the corner of Lakewood Drive and Wichita Pl; an accessway at 35 Yarmouth St; reserve land at 242F Lake Tce Road and two sections on Ben Rarere Ave. The Ben Rarere sections have a rating valuation of $250,000 and the city council has had discus-

sions with Housing New Zealand around a possible purchase. However city council head of facilities, property and planning, Bruce Rendall, said while the sections are not listed on any contaminated land databases, there was a “possibility of asbestos containing materials in the soil.” He said this was based on surveys undertaken by adjacent landowners of their properties, but added there was “no immediate risk to the community,” though the issue required further investigation. The Coastal-Burwood Community Board has six months in which to make a decision to retain or sell the land parcels. They are amoung 68 city council properties across Christchurch that are no longer required for their original purpose.

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PROUD: Floyd Rudolph won a community service award for his voluntary work. He is pictured with two of his daughters Tui, 12 (left), and Anika, 7.

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By Amelia Christensen-Rose A TEAM of 15 mothers, fathers, grandparents and staff have installed a new garden at Rawhiti School, along with members of Greening the Rubble. The Pod Oasis garden was originally constructed in the Re:Start Mall. But with the mall closing down this year, Greening the Rubble – a charitable trust that creates and maintains temporary public parks on cleared sites around Christchurch – held a competition to find a new home for the garden. The Pod Oasis, made in 2014, was designed by Johnathan Hall and Gina Payne, and was awarded a silver distinction in the Ellerslie Flower Show the same year. The competition entry, organised by Rawhiti School Parent Teacher Association chairwoman Stephanie Haskell, said: “Our children in this earthquakeaffected suburb need beauty in their lives and the chance to feel special. “We believe our school is a

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Rawhiti School deputy principal Helen Parata said they were “absolutely delighted” with winning the garden. Mrs Parata had nothing but praise for the Pod Oasis. “It’s completely transformed the area,” she said. With how big the garden is, Mrs Parata said it looks like it has always been there. “The Pod Oasis garden has become a popular place for the children to visit.’’

Chisnallwood Intermediate School band Class Disruption (above) not only made the Canterbury regional finals of Smokefree Rockquest, they placed third. Director of music at Chisnallwood Judith Bell said it was “a massive achievement for a band so young. They are just in years 7 and 8 – the youngest band to play in the regional finals.” Class Disruption performed two original songs written by Dylan Jonkers, who is also plays bass and sings. Sho Woodhouse plays drums, Hiromu Crosado, keyboards and Jacob Carey plays guitar. Runners-up, last year’s regional winners Fuzhun (right) from Shirley Boys’ High School, also won the Smokefree vocals award. The winner, Christ’s College band Runn77 will represent Canterbury at the national finals in September.

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‘NTA’ a hidden gem at McLeans Island At McLeans Island, you will find an educational institute providing land based courses, supported by commercial enterprises offering its students work experience. The public can also experience visitor attractions including horse trekking and a farm park.

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People interested in farming can study a New Zealand Certificate in Agriculture. The academy’s agricultural courses cover the dairy industry where job availability is high, sheep, beef and arable farming.

A Certificate in Animal Care, level 3 is the first step towards a qualification and employment in the animal care industry. This certificate is ideal for people wishing to continue with further study in vet nursing or who want to work in a kennel, cattery or pet shop.

Students learn about: livestock handling, feeding, welfare and reproduction; safe work practices; land sustainability and soil management; weed control and pest identification; pasture management; farm fencing, farm technology, vehicles and machinery; and more.

NTA also offers the New Zealand Certificate in Animal Technology, ‘Rural Animal Technician’ strand at level 5, for graduates aiming to work as Rural Animal Technicians for rural veterinarian practices.

Students learn about all domestic and rural animals, utilising the Arion Farm Park to complete practical components of the course, where they take responsibility for the day-to-day care of the farm park’s animals.

The practical skills required for working in agriculture are emphasised with considerable hands-on time spent, on the Academy’s training farm and commercial farms. The National Trade Academy has numerous contacts in the industry with their own recruitment consultant responsible for work placement opportunities.

Arion Farm Education Park The Arion Farm Park is open to visitors where you can see, touch and feed a variety of farm animals, and also hosts children’s parties and pony rides. The park is open 7 days, 10am-3pm, www.arionfarmpark.co.nz

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ENROLLING NOW Equine Popular courses at the National Trade Academy are the New Zealand Certificate in Equine Skills, levels 2, 3 and 4. Students gain hands-on work experience on a day-to-day basis with over 35 horses stabled at the multi-purpose ‘Arion Riding Centre’. Subjects covered include: horse care and handling; stable management; conformation and health; feeding and pasture management; lunging; riding; and more. Each course provides a pathway to further study and is the next step towards employment in areas such as: stable or stud assistants; saddleries; riding centres; stable management or working in tourism ventures like horse trekking.

Arion Riding Centre Based at NTA is the Arion Riding Centre, providing riding instruction and lessons in horsemanship to all age groups, from beginners to more established riders. With a dressage and show jumping arena, cross country schooling area, and affiliation to the Pony Club Association, the Centre is a top class facility for a range of disciplines. Riding lessons are available 6 days per week. See www.nta.co.nz/arion.

Horticulture A wide range of opportunities are available in horticulture – specialising in nursery, production, orchard work, viticulture, landscaping and more. NTA students can study towards a New Zealand Certificate in Horticulture at levels 2 or 3, with the option to specialise in industry strands, learning in a practical manner which includes working in the Academy’s commercial nursery. Courses are available as full-time or part-time options, suitable for: school leavers as a pre-employment course; people in the workforce who wish to up-skill; those looking for a career change; lifestyle block owners who want to learn how to utilise their land; or people interested in gardening.

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The Principal’s Desk i take this opportunity to welcome all to Mairehau high School. in upcoming weeks parents and caregivers will be choosing a Harry romana, Principal secondary school for their children. it is just a normal part of the christchurch education network enrolment process. i wish to highlight why you should seriously be considering Mairehau high School as a secondary school option in the east of christchurch. Our Teachers The teachers in our school house are committed, passionate, and dedicated. We are a small school with a caring, community feel. our teachers will get to know your child well and work with you as a parent to ensure positive and enriching learning experiences for your child. We pride ourselves on our innovative and caring staff, and we value individuality and difference. all teachers will be focussed on making a positive difference for your child. our teachers are simply a fantastic group of people.

Year 12 Geography Trip our Year 12 geography trip this year was a little different to past years as we went on a camp to Mt hutt. The focus of the camp was to collect primary research data for the 2.5 research assessment on the interaction between altitude and natural elements (climate, soil, vegetation) on Mt hutt. We visited three research locations at different altitude and students were in charge of planning and carrying out their research. They were able to use equipment geographers use in the field thanks to the geography Department at the university of canterbury who loaned us the equipment. We stayed at Mt hutt retreat, which offered us a wide range of exciting activities to participate in. Students were able to take part in abseiling, archery, air rifles, a low ropes course and a camp fire, where we roasted marshmallows. We also spent some time in Methven, exploring the township, going out for dinner and even having a golf lesson! We would like to thank the Make it happen charitable Trust who paid for a number of students to attend the camp, uncle Dom's Methven for the incredible dinner they put on for us and Barbara and Barry Wackwitz who gave up their time to support the camp. it is great to have such strong support from the wider community.

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Encouraging ExcEllEncE in our community Year 12 and 13 Outdoor Education over Queen’s Birthday weekend, the Year 12 and 13 outdoor education students tramped the St James Walkway. Building up to the tramp the students had completed a tramp up and down Mt’s grey, richardson, oxford and herbert. The St James Walkway is situated in the lewis Pass and the students found it exceptionally challenging given the sheer endurance needed to persevere each day. The Walkway is well signposted and clearly distinguishable in any weather; this is fortunate as two days in we experienced snow flurries which eventually gave way to just under a foot of snow. The walkway is 67km long, and the students tented each night except one, when we stayed at anne hut due to the weather. getting up early so we could get a good start was a key to us having a successful day. We started the tramp at the lewis Pass end and the first day tramped to ada Pass hut. on Saturday we walked 25.5km to anne hut. We set up our tents and cooked our dinner on gas cookers, and had fascinating conversations with other trampers in the hut. Day three we had time to spend practising our navigational skills, exploring the area, and selecting appropriate campsites in the snow. We also met robyn and Trevor who became honorary camp parents. They journeyed with us for the rest of the tramp, giving counsel, advice and support, carrying packs and keeping our spirits high with their humour. on day four we left early in the morning and travelled to Boyle Flat hut. The final day was a swift walk out to Boyle Village and then home. Thank you to Mrs Dench, Mr Marshall and Mr russell for accompanying us and keeping us safe - you’re amazing. Here’s what some students discovered whilst on the tramp:

1. Our Size - our school and classes are small. - We are proud of our strong staff- student relationship - Your teachers will know you and go the extra mile to help you

alyssa: Plastic bag socks don’t work for very long in the snow.

2. Excellent Outcomes - we have: - excellent Ncea results - Personalised learning - gifted and Talented Programmes - Supported learning if you need it - Fle- Flexible learning programme for 3 hours per week in Years 9 and 10 - our students gained 8 scholarships to university in 2016 - opportunities for Subject Scholarships – our students have achieved Scholarships for english (top 3% in NZ) for the past two years

cassidy: It definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone – each day I thought I wouldn’t make it so I was proud at the end of the day when I pushed through.

3. More Opportunities - we offer: - a range of Sports - a range of cultural activities - leadership at all levels - education outside the classroom 4. Our Values - C A R E (Challenge, Achievement, Responsibility, Empathy) - We value everyone no matter who they are or where they come from. - We are proud of our cultural diversity. - We have strong pastoral support - We encourage student voice - We welcome parental involvement - We value our links with other organisations which encourage community awareness and social responsibility 5. Improvements to our school environment - We are looking forward to our new rebuild and improved facilities starting soon - We have a strong environment team who are constantly working to keep the school looking aesthetically pleasing to all. - We have an extensive new technology resource Mairehau high School is a fantastic school and a strong school option for students. We are a sustainable secondary school choice, with strong moral values, outstanding teachers, and excellent outcomes for students. Harry Romana Principal

connor: The stars were a highlight. Dallas falling on our tent and squishing it was a low light! lily: The scenery was the most beautiful I’ve seen, especially the wild horses.

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Miu: Sleeping outside for the first time made me frozen. And I didn’t love it but it was a good experience.

The Kakahu presentation The whānau of former teacher Ngawati heremaia presented Mairehau high School with a taonga (gift) in the form of a kākahu (cloak). it is the hope of Ngawati’s whanau that this cloak is worn by generations of young people from Mairehau high School, creating connections through the stories the cloak will carry. over the kākahu’s lifetime, it will absorb the mana (prestige) first of Ngawati and subsequently of every wearer and every event it is associated with in the future. The kākahu is woven from a special harakeke (flax) that makes up every part of it. This taonga comes from both the Tai Tokerau (Northland) and Ōtautahi (christchurch), representing Ngawati’s whakapapa (genealogy) in Ngāpuhi and his connection to the South island where he lived with his whānau. ana Maria heremaia (daughter) presented the kākahu to Mairehau high School at a full school assembly held on 23rd June 2017. ana provided a narrative to students and staff on the journey she took in making this very special taonga. ana placed the kākahu carefully on the shoulders of Mairehau high School chief executive Shilah Norman, who was our first student to wear the cloak. i take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank the heremaia whānau for the cloak. “Tūngia te ururua, kia tupu whkaritorito te tupu o te harakeke.” (clear the undergrowth so that the new shoots of the flax will grow) Mr Romana

Tarryn: Very physically challenging experience. Next time wear boots that have been worn in!

In May I attended a weekend Conference in Dunedin on Astronomy. It was held at the Otago Museum. There were 10 Secondary students from around New Zealand that attended and a range of other students from the University. My time in Dunedin for the RASNZ Conference 2017 was an experience that I honestly believe changed my perceptions on Astronomy forever. I found the whole experience of listening to all of the Astronomers sharing their research with us, was absolutely incredible. Also being able to get the chance to talk with many of the professional Astronomers at the conference, hearing their stories and learning everything they know, was captivating in itself. Joss Bland-Hawthorn is a good example of this, and in my opinion, he’s an absolutely fascinating person. Not only did I find his talk on Near Field Cosmology absolutely incredible to listen to (it was actually my favourite talk out of everyone else’s), but his stories that he shared with me about his path through his Astronomy carrier, and the amount of love, passion and enthusiasm he brings to his work, is truly inspiring. The amount of effort he has contributed to the science, is just astounding. To this day, I still can’t believe that I have talked with one of Australia’s leading Astronomers! I felt privileged to be able to not only just see him, but talk to him too, and be able to learn from this incredible person. I’ve found myself realising how much I’ve enjoyed talking to all of these amazing people, and how much of an inspiration they all are to me. They are the sole reason why I want to pursue my dream of becoming an Astronomer, and I’m not going to let anyone else tell me otherwise. Astronomy is an amazing science, and my love for it has only gained traction after being given the opportunity to attend the RASNZ Conference through the SWAPA scheme. I thank everyone for making this possible for me. Written by Ben Lowe - Year 13

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Year 11 Sports Ambassadors Workshop on Monday 19th June, three Year 11 students went along to a Young Sports ambassadors workshop, hosted by gemma Mccaw. This was an exciting opportunity for our young leaders to hear first hand what it takes to be successful and committed to their sport.

Listening to Gemma, I’ve learnt that failing is never a bad thing because you know what to do next time and how to try harder the next time you give it a go - Darrell Suaesi Faamau.

Our students gave insightful reviews about what they learnt and their take home messages from the session with Gemma.

The triple olympian was hugely inspiring and provided powerful wisdom and tools for students to use while aiming high and working towards achieving their sporting and academic goals.

I learnt that only you can make things happen in your life and you have to balance school, family, and sports - La Bella Currin-Waru. I learnt that we can all achieve our goals if we all work hard, and we as people can better ourselves from our own experiences - Sebastian Anae-Ah Sue.

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1. Our Size - our school and classes are small. - We are proud of our strong staff- student relationship - Your teachers will know you and go the extra mile to help you

alyssa: Plastic bag socks don’t work for very long in the snow.

cassidy: It definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone – each day I thought I wouldn’t make it so I was proud at the end of the day when I pushed through.

connor: The stars were a highlight. Dallas falling on our tent and squishing it was a low light! lily: The scenery was the most beautiful I’ve seen, especially the wild horses.

Astronomy Conference

Miu: Sleeping outside for the first time made me frozen. And I didn’t love it but it was a good experience.

Tarryn: Very physically challenging experience. Next time wear boots that have been worn in!

Mairehau High School, Hills Road, Christchurch P. 385 3145 F. 385 3143 admin@mairehau.school.nz www.mairehau.school.nz

Listening to Gemma, I’ve learnt that failing is never a bad thing because you know what to do next time and how to try harder the next time you give it a go - Darrell Suaesi Faamau.

Our students gave insightful reviews about what they learnt and their take home messages from the session with Gemma.

The triple olympian was hugely inspiring and provided powerful wisdom and tools for students to use while aiming high and working towards achieving their sporting and academic goals.

Mairehau High School, Hills Road, Christchurch P. 385 3145 F. 385 3143 admin@mairehau.school.nz www.mairehau.school.nz

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GOOD LISTENERS: The idea behind Reading to Dogs is to provide a relaxed, non-threatening atmosphere, enabling children to practice their reading skills and develop a love of reading. The dogs belong to the city council animal management team and have all been trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. The dogs listen attentively and do not laugh, judge or criticise. Library staff and a dog handler are present to help facilitate the sessions, which are each 15min. Wednesday, 3.40-4.30pm, New Brighton Library. Indoor Bowls For Seniors Tuesday, 11am-1pm This is a great have-a-go weekly session. If you’ve never played bowls before, why not go along and give it a try? No experience necessary and all abilities are welcome. Wear soft shoes. First is session free. Aranui/Wainoni Community Centre, 37 Hampshire St Parklands Library Book Club Wednesday, 11am-noon Love sharing your favourite reads? Come and join other book lovers in our friendly, relaxed library environment. Parklands Library, 46 Queenspark Drive Winter Warmers Tai Chi Wednesday, 11am-noon Every week in July, Linwood Library is hosting an event to promote mental health and well-being. The first event, Tai Chi, will be taught by a protégé of Loo-Chi Hu. Come and get your body moving to warm up during these cold months. Register your interest by popping into the library, or phone them on 941 7923. Linwood Library, 1st floor, Eastgate Shopping Centre

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Pages Rd Market Thursday, 8am-1pm This weekly market offers a huge selection of pre-loved clothing at reasonable prices, plants, toys, skincare products, books, DVDs, fresh fruit and vegetables and all manner of new and used knick-knacks. 51 Pages Rd, Linwood Sustainability Filmmaking Workshop Thursday, 9am-4.30pm Open to young people from age 11 to 18, as well as teachers and youth workers. All participants will make short films and screen them at the end of the day. Each participant will also have an opportunity to develop their own story idea which they could then turn into a film as an entry to the Someday Challenge. Aranui/Wainoni Community Centre, 37 Hampshire St Imagination Station Friday, 9.30am-5.30 then daily during July school holidays Lego lovers, head down to the Imagination Station pop-up facility. The popular centre uses Lego and Duplo as a medium for learning and creativity. Carnaby Lane, Brighton Mall.

Old School Working Bee Saturday, 12-3pm Help get the former Central New Brighton School classrooms ready to go for community use. This working bee will focus on getting things painted and tidied up. Food/drink will be provided, as well as some painting equipment, but please bring anything that might be useful. 146 Seaview Rd Seaside Market Saturday, 10am-2pm Head to the seaside this weekend and enjoy live entertainment, great food, fresh produce, artisan bread, arts, crafts, jewellery and more. With a bouncy castle and free face-painting for the littlies. New Brighton Mall Golden Oldies Movie Screening Monday, 1.30pm The World’s Fastest Indian tells the true story of New Zealander Burt Munro, the Invercargill motor-cycle racer whose 1967 world record for an under-1000cc motor-cycle still stands today. The film stars Anthony Hopkins. Arrive early for a cuppat. New Brighton Museum, cnr Hardy St and Seaview Rd. $2 donation.

Take a trip with Third Aged Tours Taking people aged over 50 on trips around New Zealand and the world for nearly 20 years has earned Third Age Tours a brag book that Director Brenda Corby-Yarrall says “businesses would give their eye teeth for.’’ Taking small groups of 10 – 24 people means I can operate the tour in a relaxed, companionable manner. We have an absolute blast when we’re away. It’s all about having fun. Most of my trips are run annually because they’re so popular, but I’m always adding new destinations - like Sicily, South Italy & Vatican + Cuba, as people ask for them.’ Brenda checks out all accommodation before booking it, and ensures the party spends at least a few nights at each place. “That way you don’t feel like you’re living out of a suitcase.’’ Many clients now have made over 20 tours with us, one has completed a whopping 27 tours. My clients tell me they keep coming back because of the size of the groups and our

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CREATE: Go along to the Pay it Forward store to join tutor and sailboat lover Kirstee who will show you how to make driftwood and fabric sailboat bunting for your bedroom. You can use theirs or take along your own fabrics to make gorgeous and unique sailboat bunting to match the decor of your room. No caregivers necessary but please pick-up and drop-off children promptly. For children aged eight to 13, $5 per child. Phone 355 6522 ext 113 for more information. Saturday, 1.30-3.30pm at the Pay it Forward Designer Co-op, 49 Nancy Ave, Mairehau.

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Osteoporosis is not taken as a serious condition by most people! Most people don’t realise they have osteoporosis until a fracture happens, as there are usually no signs or symptoms. Fractures can commonly be debilitating with chronic pain and can lead to early mortality. Fractures kill more women than all gynaecological cancers put together and one in six women taken to hospital with a hip fracture, will not come out alive and men fare even worse. Around one in three women and one in twelve men are affected with osteoporosis. The most common osteoporotic fractures are of the wrist, spine, shoulder and hip. Vertebral collapse is a compression fracture and causes back pain often with shooting pains due to compression of the nerves. Multiple vertebral fractures lead to a stooped posture, loss of height and chronic pain with reduced mobility. Hip fractures, in particular, usually require prompt surgery, as there is a serious risk associated with it of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism leading to increased mortality. Osteoporosis literally means “bones with holes”. It occurs when bones lose minerals such as calcium more quickly than the body can replace them. Although calcium is essential for bone health other minerals like magnesium, zinc and trace minerals like silica, boron, manganese, copper are essential also. Vitamin’s D3 and K2 have been shown to be essential in a bone support program. A less well known mineral strontium,

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Ingredients 500g chicken 1 to taste Salt & freshly ground pepper 2 Tbsp Butter 2 Tbsp Olive oil 3 sprigs Tarragon 1 Onion 3 Apples 2 cups Apple cider Directions Preheat the oven to 180 deg C. Wipe the chicken completely dry inside and out with paper towels. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and a little chopped tarragon. Melt the butter in the oil in a large cast-iron casserole dish on the stove top and gently brown the chicken on all sides. Remove to a plate while you cook the onion (chopped) in the juices left behind in the pan. Add the remaining tarragon with the apples (cored and quartered) and stir, allowing them to brown slightly. Pour in the cider and return the chicken to the pan.

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Allow the cider to come to a gentle boil, cover the dish and place in the oven to simmer for an hour. Check occasionally, basting the chicken with the juices. To serve, place the pieces on a heated platter. Allow the apples and juices to boil to reduce if there’s too much liquid. Season to taste, pour over the chicken and serve. Accompany with carrots and fennel cooked in cider. ROCKET, PEAR, WALNUT AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD Ingredients 2 tsp Honey ⅓ cup Extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp White wine vinegar 1-2 Pears large 3 cups Rocket leaves 100g Blue cheese ¾ cup Walnuts, lightly toasted

Mix honey, extra-virgin olive oil and white wine vinegar. Remove cores from the pears and slice thinly, leaving skin on. Place pears in a bowl and pour over the dressing. Combine rocket leaves, crumbled blue cheese and walnuts on a serving platter. Scatter salad with ripe pears, drizzle over extra dressing and serve. HEARTY CARROT AND GINGER SOUP Ingredients 1 packet Vegetable soup mix 9 cups Hot water 1 piece Ginger, approx 5cm, peeled and thinly sliced 500g Carrots, coarsely shredded Directions Place the soup mix in a large saucepan and add the water and ginger. Bring to the boil and simmer for 45min. Add the carrot and continue cooking for 30min until the soup mix and carrot are tender. Serve topped with a little freshly shredded carrot.

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Trees and Power Lines

The responsibilities of tree owners and Orion under the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 Orion New Zealand owns and operates the electricity distribution network in central Canterbury between the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers and from the Canterbury coast to Arthur’s Pass. Trees touching power lines account for 10-20% of all unplanned power outages on our network. If you see a tree touching a power line, or any other hazardous tree condition, please contact us immediately on 03 363 9898 or 0800 363 9898.

Orion’s tree management programme

This advertisement provides a general notice of the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003 and the dangers of trees near power lines. More detail on these issues can be found on our website www.oriongroup.co.nz or by phoning us on 03 363 9898.

We currently undertake periodic cutting or trimming of vegetation within the notice zone. The intent of this cutting or trimming is to support safety and reduce the risk of power outages. This periodic cutting or trimming by us does not remove the tree owner’s responsibilities and in the case of fast growing species may not be sufficient to ensure that trees remain outside of the growth limit zone. You will be notified prior to any periodic trimming being carried out and the work will be completed by arborists carrying Orion identification.

The Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003

The regulations set out the responsibilities of electricity line companies and tree owners. The purpose of the regulations is to protect the safety of the public and help to ensure a secure supply of electricity. The regulations: • define safe separation distances between trees and power lines • specifies who is responsible for ensuring clearances are maintained • places potential liability on the tree owner if any damage or accident occurs due to trees touching power lines. (Note that the word “trees” includes all types of vegetation, including shrubs, hedges and climbing vines.)

What are the dangers?

Trees near power lines need to be trimmed or removed for the following reasons: • children like to climb trees and when trees are close to power lines there is a risk of serious injury or death • in severe weather conditions, vegetation can become electrically “live” and may electrocute anyone or anything that touches it • while a tree may not touch a power line in fine weather, branches can bend or break in wind or snow storms, causing serious damage and possibly prolonged power outages • in dry conditions, electrical sparking caused by branches or windblown debris on lines may cause fires.

Orion’s tree management programme is largely governed by the Electricity (Hazards from Trees) Regulations 2003. Our programme involves education, monitoring and the cut/trim or removal of trees that threaten to come into contact with power lines. Through this programme we work with tree owners to minimise the risk of their trees touching power lines.

If Orion becomes aware of a tree which is within the ‘Notice zone’ (see Tree “A” in the diagram below) then we are required to issue the tree owner with a Hazard Warning notice. For trees within the ‘Growth limit zone’ (see Tree “B” in the diagram below) we are required to issue the tree owner with a Cut or Trim notice.

What is a hazard warning notice?

If a tree is within the “Notice zone” (see Tree “A” in the diagram), we are required to issue a hazard warning notice to the tree owner.

Notice zone

Minimum distances required between trees and power lines

The minimum distances that must be maintained between trees and power lines, defined in the regulations, are outlined in the diagram to the right. A common sense approach, by tree owners trimming trees early, will generally prevent trees touching power lines.

Growth limit zone

Tree “A”

To maintain a safe distance from power lines some trees require cutting or trimming more frequently than other trees, but if it is determined that cutting or trimming cannot satisfactorily meet the requirement then removing the tree is recommended. Other situations may require trees to be felled because they are at a distance that is considered to be a hazard due to falling during storms or being diseased.

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Power line

Notice zone

Growth limit zone

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5.0 metres

4.0 metres

33kV (high voltage)

3.5 metres

2.5 metres

11kV (high voltage)

2.6 metres

1.6 metres

400V/230V (low voltage)

1.5 metres

0.5 metres

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1) These distances are from the power line, not the power pole 2) These distances are a minimum and apply in all conditions including high wind or snow 3) In most instances the power lines that go to a house or building are low voltage power lines. Power lines that go down a street may be low or high voltage.

A hazard warning notice alerts the tree owner that the tree has encroached the notice zone and that if it encroaches the “Growth limit zone” (see Tree “B” in the diagram) a cut or trim notice may be immediately given to the tree owner (see above).

Trimming trees near power lines

Trimming trees near power lines can be extremely hazardous and the dangers should not be underestimated. Contact with a power line can cause: • • • • • •

injury or death to yourself, family or passers by injury or death to livestock damage to property and other trees damage to electrical appliances damage to power supply facilities damage to third parties.

We recognise that the public is not always experienced in tree trimming, so we are happy to advise you on this. We can arrange for trees near power lines to be trimmed at your cost. If, however, you prefer to arrange your own tree trimming, we recommend you hire professionals with the necessary expertise and safety procedures to competently carry out this work. If you or someone working for you intends to work within 4 metres of power lines, a close approach consent is required from Orion before you start. As a tree owner you may be liable for any damage caused by carrying out trimming or felling of trees.

The growth limit zone is the area around a power line which trees must not encroach even in windy or snow conditions. The notice zone is a distance one metre beyond the growth limit zone.

What is a cut or trim notice?

If we become aware that a tree has encroached on the “Growth limit zone”, we will give notice in writing to the tree owner that the tree must be cut or timed to maintain the distances prescribed in the regulations, and the timeframes for action. If no action is taken Orion may then trim the tree and seek to recover costs.

Who pays for the cut or trim?

Orion is responsible for the first cut of trees near power lines, where the first cut is on a property basis, not owner basis. We have already met this obligation by completing a first cut of vegetation on all our lines. The tree owner will need to organise and pay for any subsequent and future cuts or trims. We are happy to provide tree owners with a list of approved arborists who can carry out this work, and also advise the best solution given the circumstances.

What fines can be imposed?

A tree owner commits an offence where a cut or trim notice is given, and without reasonable excuse, the tree owner fails to have the tree cut or trimmed and/or fails to advise us of the time and location of the cut or trim. A person who commits such an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000. If the offence continues, that person is also liable for a further fine of not more than $500 for every day or part day during which the offence continues.

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We aim to work with tree owners to ensure safety is maintained and power outages are minimised. We will actively work with tree owners to see trees are trimmed or cut before regulatory powers are applied. However, as we wish to ensure the safety and security of the public, we will use the regulations where necessary.

Orion New Zealand Limited owns and operates the electricity distribution network in central Canterbury between the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers.

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Wanted To Buy AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

Public Notices

Shirley

Saturday & Sunday 6am to 8.30am We are looking for cleaners to join our commercial cleaning team. You will need to pass a Security Check and you MUST have your own transport. These are permanent long term positions and not suitable for holders of temporary work permits.

Please email your Application to csc@totalcanterbury.co.nz

or phone 338 9056 Visit our website:

totalcanterbury.co.nz Please advise which job when emailing your CV.

Do you know where your nearest CIVIL DEFENCE sector post is? Ring your local council to find out.

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118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150

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ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S

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SATURDAY 29 JULY, 7.30PM

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$30 PER

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HAPPY HOUR 5PM - 7PM DAILY

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Chilean Red Seedless Grapes

99 kg

Corned Silverside

99 kg

Tip Top Better For You/ Supersoft/Goodness Grains Bread 700g

Signature Range Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

2 for

$ 00

$ 99 kg

Fresh Tegel NZ Chicken Drumsticks

$ 99

00 each

$ 90

each

Loose Jazz Apples

Keri Premium Juice 2.4L/Original Juice/Drink 3L/ Uncle Tobys Oat Quick Sachets 340-350g

for

1799

pack

DB Draught/Export Gold/Citrus/Tui 12 x 330ml Bottles/Cans

60 Queenspark Drive, Christchurch. Open 7am – 11pm, 7 days.

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$ 00

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Arnott’s Shapes 120-190g

(Excludes Pinot Noir/Reserve)

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FreshChoice Parklands

While stocks last at FreshChoice Parklands only. We reserve the right to limit quantities. Trade not supplied.

Owned and operated by locals

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