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Probe into hospital work reveals fire safety issues By Gabrielle Stuart AN INVESTIGATION has found potential issues with fire protection walls and floors in Canterbury District Health Board hospitals. As part of its earthquake repair work, the CDHB has investigated its passive fire protection walls and floors, which are designed to keep a fire from spreading. CDHB acting chief executive Mary Gordon said the investigation found “a number of potential compliance issues.” The CDHB wouldn’t say what the specific issues were or what buildings were affected. But CDHB board member Aaron Keown said the problems were mostly around holes drilled through the firewalls or floors to fit new services, like gas pipes and IT system wiring. The cost of the repair was currently unknown, but was likely to be “quite massive,” he said. Fire Service specialist investigator Mark Thomas said that would be a particular concern in a hospital, because in a fire patients would be moved to another part of the building, rather than evacuated outside. If there was even a small hole in a firewall, they could be at risk, he said. •Turn to page 3

Jonty is one of a kind Maree Smolenski and her husband Sam have received more than $75,000 to help with son Jonty’s treatment for a rare disorder. They are now organising a fundraiser to give back to the community. •Story, p6,7 PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

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THEY SAY a picture is worth a thousand words. Our page 1 photo today is simply that. Another Martin Hunter (the photographer) special. He captures Maree Smolenski and her son Jonty perfectly. Jonty is five and has a very rare recessive genetic disorder called trichothiodystrophy. If he gets sick even from a common cold he could die. It’s that serious. When he was a baby, hospital was his second home. On pages 6-7 today, we detail Jonty’s journey and a very grateful family who are having a fundraiser to give something back to the organisations which have helped them with their son’s mountainous medical hurdles. That’s pretty special. And if you’re wondering what ‘a picture is worth a thousand words’ means, here it is: It refers to the notion that a complex idea can be conveyed with just a single still image or that an image of a subject conveys its meaning or essence more effectively than a description does. – Barry Clarke

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This week in history saw the formation of the New Zealand Boxing Assn on July 4, 1902. On the same date in 1977, hundreds of people were evacuated as serious flooding affected the city. On July 6, 1887, heavy floods inundated the city, three young men drowned in the Avon River as a result of a boating mishap. On July 7, 1908, widespread flooding affected the province. On the same day in 1986, heavy rain flooded the northern suburbs. On July 8, 1880, the Canterbury Society of Arts was formed. On July 9, 1863, civic tree planting began. Part of the day’s planting was a commemorative tree, generally regarded as the beginning of the Botanic Gardens.

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News Cathedral letter ‘wishy-washy’ By Bridget Rutherford WINSTON PETERS has refused to sign a letter supporting the restoration deal for the Christ Church Cathedral. Leaders of National, Labour, Act, Green, Maori and United Future signed a letter to Bishop Victoria Matthews on Tuesday saying the offer represented a clear and agreed way forward. “We agree in principle to support legislation that will enable the reinstatement of the Christ Church Cathedral should the synod vote in its favour, to be commenced once a new Government has formed,” it said. But the New Zealand First leader said he did not sign because it was “wishy-washy.” “We agree in principle. What does that mean?” said Mr Peters. “You’re either going to do it or you’re not going to do it.” Mr Peters said he was in favour of the restoration of the Cathedral, but the Government should be offering more money. “It’s not just a building, it’s something far more important.” Mr Peters visited Christch-

urch in May calling for the restoration of the Cathedral, and slated the Anglican Church for not acting sooner. On Tuesday, Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner and Mayor Lianne Dalziel tabled a new restoration deal for the Anglican Church to consider. The new offer included a $10 million pledge from the city council – subject to consultation – with a Government pledge of $10 million, and a $15 million loan that would not need to be paid back if restoration was done within budget, and in a reasonable time. The deal also involved setting up an independent

STAND: New Zealand First leader Winston Peters did not sign a letter alongside other party leaders signalling support for the Christ Church Cathedral restoration deal because it was “wishy-washy.”

Fundraising Trust, new legislation to streamline project consenting and approval processes, and a joint venture between the Church Property Trustees and the trust to govern and manage the restoration project. The Great Christchurch Buildings Trust would also pledge $13.7 million. The offer will be considered by the

diocese’s synod – a governing body made up of more than 200 parishioners and priests – before it votes on the Cathedral’s future on September 9. Labour MP and Christchurch issues spokeswoman Megan Woods said the letter signalled if there was a change in Government in the September 23 election, the offer still stood. Green MP Eugenie Sage said it gave certainty to the synod. “I think the offer is a really good one. I hope the synod will look on it favourably.” •Nicky Wagner, p26

Probe reveals hospital fire safety issues •From page 1 Said Mr Thomas: “You don’t take a sick person and put them outside at three in the morning, so in a fire they initially do a horizontal evacuation, past smoke and fire stop doors. So if they’ve gone past it, to what they perceive is safety, but the wall is compromised, it is possible it (the fire) could come past to where they are,” he said. Fire Fighting Pacific Canterbury service manager Charlie Loughnan said he believed working firewalls could have prevented the fire in London’s Grenfell Tower last month from spreading.

“My opinion is that the cladding burnt the building down, but didn’t kill anyone. It was the lack of fire separations inside the building which was the cause of the deaths: The fire getting from the apartment into the lobby, from the lobby into a stairwell,

then blocking the stairwell.” He said a lack of firewalls was also what allowed the 1947 Ballantynes fire to spread so fast, killing 41 people. He said world-leading regulations around firewalls were brought in after the tragedy, but

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In Brief CTV SITE PLAN Families and friends of those killed in the CTV building collapse will be shown a final design of how the site will be landscaped next month. An Otakaro spokesman said the area would be a “peaceful place” made up of grass, greenery and seating. The CTV building, on the corner of Madras and Cashel Sts, collapsed in the February 22, 2011, earthquake, killing 115 people. A survey of the site and ground conditions would be done in the next few weeks to see what plants are best suited. BUSINESS LEADER RESIGNS Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce chief executive Peter Townsend has resigned after 21 years in the role. His final day will be on November 30. Mr Townsend said he would have stood down earlier, had it not been for the September 4, 2010, and February 22, 2011, earthquakes, which were the most challenging years of his career. Mr Townsend still serves on a number of boards, including Otakaro. $18K ON RED ZONE SIGNS More than $18,000 has been spent on manufacturing and installing new street signs in the residential red zone. The city council, in conjunction with the Avon Otakaro Network, installed 94 street signs and 26 wayfinding signs using special brackets so they can’t be removed without a special tool. Many of the original signs were taken by people as souvenirs. NEW COURT SECURITY The new Justice and Emergency Services Precinct will have permanent security screening stations for all visitors to the courts. Ministry of Justice health, safety and security general manager Melissa Gill said an operational security working group had been formed to develop consistent and appropriate security measures across the whole facility.

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By Andrew King THE ELDERLY man who was robbed in broad daylight at a Bryndwr ATM on Monday tried to fight off his attacker. The victim, in his 80s, was withdrawing a sum of money from a machine at the intersection of Wairakei and Greers Rds at about 11am. The offender, described as a Maori or Pacific Islander man in his 30s to 40s, solid build, of average height and a short beard, wearing a beanie, a black puffer jacket, dark-coloured long pants and white sneakers, approached him from behind. He hovered over his shoulder at the ATM until the man had the money in his hand, that’s when he went for it. A short struggle ensued and the offender then fled in a vehicle, believed to be a white station wagon, similar to a Subaru Impreza, and travelled along Wairakei Rd, east, towards the city. The victim was not injured, but understandably shaken up, a police spokeswoman said.

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By Bridget Rutherford THE nine-year-old son of former Canterbury Rugby Union coach educator Wayne Marsters has died suddenly in China. Taylor Marsters passed away on June 26 after suffering an asthma attack while playing with his friends at his school, Wellington College International Shanghai. His funeral will be held on Monday at Christ the King Catholic Church, Burnside. Family spokesman Wayne Stack said Taylor lived in Shanghai with his mother Michelle Kolossy, where she taught at the school he attended. But he spent a lot of his time in Christchurch with his father in school holidays while he was working for the Canterbury Rugby Union, he said. “He considered New Zealand home, he would come home for all his holidays. Christchurch was always his base.” Mr Stack said Taylor had a history of asthma, but nothing that bad. Mr Marsters, originally from Westport, is now based in Wellington working for the New Zealand Rugby Union as a coach

development manager for the central region. On Monday, Taylor was meant to come on holiday to Wellington. But he died a week before the trip. He was planning on moving permanently to live in Wellington with his father at the end of the year, Mr Stack said. “It’s a tragic situation.” Mr Stack said Taylor was a great rugby and football player, and was also a very good poet. “He was a happy little fella. He was quite mature for his age as he had been around the world a bit.” He was a Crusaders and All Blacks fan and was always going along to work with his dad to rugby trainings, Mr Stack said. Mr Marsters met Ms Kolossy when he was working as coach and rugby manager at United Arab Emirates Rugby Federation. She was working in Dubai as a teacher and played rugby for the United Arab Emirates women’s team. Mr Marsters moved to Christchurch in 2014 before moving to Wellington. Mr Stack said Taylor’s family was “absolutely devastated,” but grateful for all the support they had received.

SUDDEN DEATH: Taylor Marsters was a “happy little fella” who was a talented rugby and football player. Inset – Wayne Marsters.

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Lions boost for terror victim By Timothy Brown A FRIEND of the Christchurch man stabbed in the London terror attack has gone to extraordinary lengths to bring him some comfort. Oliver Dowling and his French girlfriend, Marie Bondeville, were among victims of the Borough Market terrorist attack in London on June 3, in which eight people were killed and 48 others injured. Mr Dowling met William McKee while at high school in Christchurch. Mr McKee, of Dunedin, said he was shocked to hear of Mr Dowling’s injuries – which included multiple stab wounds – and hatched a plan to show him how much he meant to those on the other side of the world. Knowing Mr Dowling supported the Scottish rugby team and that three Scottish players would be visiting Dunedin on June 11 with the British and Irish Lions, he took his video camera to Dunedin Airport to see if they would send a message to his injured friend. Scottish captain Greig Laidlaw was among the first to step off

MATES: Lions player and Scottish captain Greig Laidlaw featured in a video to comfort Oliver Dowling (inset), who was stabbed during the Borough Market terror attack in London.

the plane and was more than willing to help. He was also able to rope injured fullback Stuart Hogg into sending Mr Dowling a message of support. The Otago rugby team also got in on the act, as did Dunedin Mayor Dave Cull and Prime Minister Bill English.

Mr Dowling attended the University of Otago in 2003, prompting Mr Cull to describe him as an “asset” to the city in the mayor’s message of support. “The whole thing has come about because you feel a bit useless over here and you want him to know he’s supported,” Mr McKee said.

“When you are so far away from these tragic events you want to do something . . . these sort of things affect everyone and shock us equally. “You want to try and offer your support. I thought he’s going to have a long road to recovery, as is his girlfriend, so why not try and put a smile on his face and let him know that everyone is thinking of him way over here?” Mr Dowling and Miss Bondeville were out in London having dinner at the time the attacks unfolded, Mr McKee said. “What a horrific experience to go through.” Both required surgery for their wounds and were slowly recovering physically. The video had come as a huge morale boost to Mr Dowling. “He’s got personally in contact a couple of times and said ‘thank you very much’. His sister saw it . . . she was thrilled. He messaged and said ‘thanks very much’. He was chuffed, but probably a little embarrassed,” Mr McKee said. Those involved in the video were more than willing to help, which was heartening, he said. – Otago Daily Times

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One of a kind battler’s parents give Family organises thank you for helping little Jonty By Gabrielle Stuart JONTY WAS just 10-weeks-old when his parents had to watch him being prepared for surgery for the first time. That was five years ago, and Sam and Maree Smolenski have since become very familiar with the hospital. For the first 96 days of his life, Jonty was kept in neonatal intensive care. He had problems seeing, hearing and eating, and seemed to be hit far harder by colds and flus than other children. Yet the doctors could not understand what was causing Jonty’s problems – and it was three years before they had an answer, Mrs Smolenski said. That came almost by chance, she said. Jonty has trichothiodystrophy

SUPPORT: Five-year-old Jonty has a laugh with his mum Maree Smolenski as he finishes school for the day. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

– a recessive genetic disorder so rare he is the only person in New Zealand currently diagnosed with it. But a geneticist at Christchurch Hospital had seen cases before, and recognised the symp-

toms, including Jonty’s distinctive brittle hair, she said. “He has never ever had a hair cut. There is a guy on Home Alone who gets his hair singed, and he’s left with just knobbles around his head. When Jonty

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it came with bad news – it was untreatable, and many children with the condition died young, she said. “It was quite a shock. We don’t know how long we’ll have with Jonty. Every winter there’s a risk he might get an illness he doesn’t recover from,” she said. Spending so much time in hospital away from their two other children, Lachie, 7, and Ruby, 3, made it harder, she said. But that was when the community rallied. Mr Smolenski is a harness racing trainer and driver, and comes from a racing family – his grandfather was driving and training legend Jack Smolenski. The racing community rallied last year to raise more than $75,000 for the family, with even world driving champion Dexter Dunn wearing special racing colours in Jonty’s honour as a fundraiser. That meant the whole family could go to international conferences in the United States last year and again this year to meet with specialists and with other people who have the condition, Mrs Smolenski said.

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back to community This year, she said the family were approached by Addington Raceway, asking if the family needed more help. But instead, they wanted to do something to give back, she said. The family have planned a fundraising race night and dinner on July 21, raising money for some of the local organisations that have helped them.

SUPPORT: The harness racing community rallied to raise money for Jonty and his family, including world driving champion Dexter Dunn who wore special racing colours as a fundraiser.

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worth of spot prizes had already been donated to be given away on the night, including accommodation at Terrace Downs Resort and Hanmer Springs. Individual tickets to the race night, which include dinner and a drink, cost $75, while business packages, which include race naming rights and a table for 10, cost $1400. Money raised would be donated to The Maia Foundation,

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“We don’t know how long we’ll have with Jonty. Every winter there’s a risk he might get an illness he doesn’t recover from.”

She said many were locally run and struggled with funding, but made life a lot easier for families like hers. “It’s not an easy road, but it’s made easier by the support of everyone around us, our personal friends and family and also the wider community and organisations around us. You go back to that saying, it takes a village to raise a child, and that’s especially true when it’s a special child.” She said more than $5000

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CCS Disability Action Canterbury, Christchurch Riding For The Disabled, SmileDial, Van Asch Deaf Education Centre and Blind and Low Vision Education Network NZ. •More information and tickets to the fundraiser can be found at www.addington. co.nz or from the family’s Facebook page, Our Jonty’s Journey.

DETECTIVES are investigating whether an alleged attack on a police officer at his home was a case of mistaken identity or something more sinister. Two men and a woman were arrested on Monday night and appeared in the district court on Tuesday after the incident in Charteris Bay. It’s alleged Ngarie Maree Sadlier, 38, approached the property impersonating a police officer at 10.28pm while Norton Lindsay Adams, 26, and Matthew Winara Webber, 28, waited outside. When the officer came outside to see what was going on he placed Sadlier under arrest for trespassing. A scuffle then ensued, with Adams and Sadlier allegedly attacking him. They escaped in a vehicle driven by Adams, but were arrested a short time later. A shotgun was found concealed in a guitar case in the boot – ammunition had allegedly been thrown from the vehicle during the chase. Police have alleged all three

have gang affiliations. Police have not ruled out the attack could be targeted and have launched an investigation, Canterbury Metro Commander Superintendent Lane Todd said. He confirmed to The Star they are exploring the gang angle and if it was mistaken identity or a targeted attack. District Commander Superintendent John Price said he hoped it was random rather than targeted. “I have spoken to the officer involved and he is obviously shaken up,” he said. Adams was remanded in custody charged with failure to stop, reckless driving, aggravated assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. Sadlier, whose occupation is listed as a scientist, was released on bail charged with aggravated assault, trespass, escapes custody, impersonating police, and unlawful possession of a firearm. Webber, a construction worker, was charged with wilful damage and unlawful possession of a firearm. All three will reappear on July 25 in the district court.

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News Fundraiser pays for vet bills By Gabrielle Stuart AFTER BEING attacked by a knife-wielding man in her home two years ago, Pip Clark felt she had seen the worst of humanity. But last week, she said she saw the best. People have donated more than $6500 to help pay her vet bills for her five-year-old standard poodle, Charlie, who needed an expensive operation on his intestines. Ms Clark credited Charlie for saving her life when she was attacked by the intruder two years ago. She was getting ready for work in November, 2015, when she came across the intruder. He started punching her, then went at her with a knife, slicing her forearm, she said. That was when Charlie arrived and ran at the attacker, scaring him off. Police were called, but the man has not been found. Ms Clark said Charlie was her hero, not only during the attack but in the months afterward when she felt unsafe at home. Last month, Charlie became very sick. The vet found his intestines were blocked, and he

THANKFUL: Pip Clark cares for five-year-old poodle Charlie at Pet Doctors after a stomach operation. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

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But after an article in The Star last week, she said donations had poured in – just one day after it ran she said she had more than enough to pay for the operation, and she asked Givealittle to close the page. “Some people donated $500, which shocked me, and others said I don’t have much but here’s $10. I know that’s a huge deal when you don’t have much,” she said. She said all the care and well-wishes from strangers had meant a lot. “I was so stressed and so overwhelmed by it all, and this, all the donations and the messages, has meant such a lot,” she said. “In my life I’ve seen mostly the worst of humanity, unfortunately, so this has restored my faith, I suppose.” She said Charlie had to go back to the vet several times after the operation because of complications, but he was now recovering. “I thought he was going to die three times, and after going through that I’m so exhausted but I’m so thankful. I don’t know what I would have done without him,” she said.

Dirty tunnel cops criticism By Caitlin Miles THE CLEANLINESS of the Lyttelton Tunnel is in the spotlight. Lyttelton Community Association chairman Ken Maynard said the state of the tunnel has “been a problem for a while.” “There are black streaks down the walls. It needs a general spring clean,” Mr Maynard said. New Zealand Transport Agency is in charge of the tunnel’s maintenance – it receives about one complaint every month. NZTA maintenance contract manager Barry Stratton said since the February 22, 2011, earthquake things had got worse. “There are a number of reasons why the tunnel is currently, and since the earthquakes, a much dirtier environment than it used to be,” Mr Stratton said. After the tunnel was reopened following the earthquake, up to eight tonnes of dirt and dust was cleared every month. As a result, last year NZTA made the Covered Loads bylaw to stop loose material flying off trucks and settling in the tunnel. Since then the most recent dust count has more than halved. The tunnel walls are washed every three weeks, but Mr Maynard said it needs to be done more often.

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RISK: New Zealand cop Darren Folau has been in the Solomon Islands as part of the Ramsi operation. PHOTO: NICHOLAS JONES

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Said Detective Sergeant Folau: “He wasn’t a good shot, that’s for sure, otherwise I wouldn’t be here telling the story. That’s the volatility – it can just escalate within seconds.” The Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands cost New Zealand $150 million, with more than 1000 Defence Force personnel and 800 police serving over the 14 years. Australia led Ramsi at a cost of almost $3 billion, answering the plea for help from the Solomons Government in 2003. Detective Sergeant Folau’s work included a leading role in the operation against warlord Harold Keke, who was jailed for life for murdering a Cabinet minister in the first of the socalled tension trials. He said the change over Ramsi’s 14 years had been dramatic. “When we first got here it was complete lawlessness, it was ruled by gun. The police were corrupt and they were ruling by gun. The infrastructure had fallen over, the government had collapsed with finances, the hospital was almost non-existent. “Now infrastructure is really good, the Government finances

Kiwi cops in the Solomon Islands •The Solomon Islands was on the brink of collapse during civil and ethnic conflict between 1998 and 2003 that saw more than 100 people killed and around 40,000 driven from their homes. •After the Solomons Government asked for help, the Ramsi was established and an initial force of about 2200 military and police officers, primarily from Australia and New Zealand along with representatives from several Pacific Island states, restored security. •The last NZDF platoon left in November 2012. Last week marked the official end of Ramsi, and most of the 16 Kiwi police officers in the country flew home.

GAME TIME: Darren Folau refereed an annual sevens tournament in the Solomons.

are being tracked really well and the police force in particular it is two-thirds new police force from 2002.” In spite of that widelyacknowledged success, there is significant unease locally about whether security can be maintained once the foreign police leave. Corruption is widespread,

thousands of illegal firearms have not been surrendered in official amnesties, and tensions over land remain. During her three-day visit recently, Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett signed an agreement that will keep eight New Zealand Police advisers in the country. Folau will return to polic-

ing in Christchurch at the end of the year after helping with the changeover. He wanted to acknowledge the six Ramsi personnel who lost their lives, and the countless Solomon Island victims of the ethnic violence. An unusual number of Crusaders supporters around Honiara will be just part of Folau’s legacy here. “They are just amazing people. I put my hand on my heart and say that I get more co-operation and genuine support and thanks and good mornings than I would back in New Zealand,” Detective Sergeant Folau said of the experience. •Preventing crime, pgs 18-19

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Cup to honour football great FOOTBALL great Steve Sumner will be remembered at the Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration 2018, with teams to play for a trophy in his name. The inaugural Steve Sumner Cup will be unveiled at the week-long Golden Oldies World Football Festival, as part of the overall event that will run throughout April. Golden Oldies Football manager for the event and former All Whites captain, Earle Thomas, said it was a privilege to be the first event to honour Sumner’s contribution to football. “We are extremely grateful to Steve’s family for allowing us to name the cup for the first division competition at Golden Oldies World Football Festival in his honour.” Sumner captained the All Whites to their first ever world cup finals appearance in Spain in 1982, and was synonymous with Christchurch United in the 1970s and 80s. He died in February after a long battle with prostate cancer. “The Sumner family want to keep Steve’s legacy alive and are happy for the Golden Oldies event to name the cup in his

HONOUR: Golden Oldies Football manager and former All Whites captain Earle Thomas with the Steve Sumner Cup. honour. We felt it was very fitting with the event being held in Steve’s hometown and being played for by footballers who participate for the sheer love of the game,” Mr Thomas said. The Steve Sumner Cup will be played for by the division one teams. There are expected to be more than 60 football teams taking part in a number of categories

LEGENDS: Steve Sumner is challenged by Scottish legend Kenny Dalglish at the 1982 World Cup.

and age groups from across the country and overseas. Mr Thomas said the cup would be contested at the biennial Golden Oldies World Football Festival and at a local tournament in Christchurch in alternate years. The Golden Oldies World Football Festival will be played from April 15-22 at Hagley Park. It is one of 10 sports – rugby, hockey, netball, basketball, cricket, squash, golf, lawns bowls and football – which make up

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Call out for volunteers NEARLY 1000 volunteers are needed to help run the Christchurch Casino Golden Oldies Sports Celebration 2018. The event, which is expected to bring about 10,000 people to the city, would combine 10 sports over April. Event director Peter McDermott said they were calling for volunteers to help run the event and boost the visitor experience for both national and international guests. Roles will include umpiring, refereeing, scoring, or setting up equipment, among others. Volunteers must be over 18, available for a minimum of three shifts in April, able to attend three training sessions, subject to police vetting and be able to cover their own travel and accommodation costs. Volunteers will be provided with branded clothing, meal vouchers, training, a certificate of appreciation and an invitation to a thank you function. •Applications to join the volunteer team close on October 1, with the first training session scheduled for the end of that month. To find out more or register as a volunteer, go to: https:// christchurchgoldenoldieis. com/entry/volunteer/

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Firefighter’s helmet found EXCAVATORS demolishing a Canterbury District Health Board building have made a strange discovery – an 80-year-old firefighter’s helmet. The helmet was discovered encased in mud below the former sexual health clinic on St Asaph St, which is earmarked to be the site of the new energy centre. It was spotted by excavators who were digging out the fill at the bottom of the lift shaft. The helmet is made from layers of cork, covered with cotton canvas and painted. Fire helmet expert Andy Turnham told the CDHB the find was an old Cromwell 2240 Telbon fire helmet made by Helmets Ltd of Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. He said the lining dates it between 1934 and 1948 and it could have been an officer’s helmet, but was not valuable, he said.

THANKS TO the generosity of the community, 10-year-old Toby Matthews has had his dream trip to Africa – and he may get a ride in a firetruck and a chance to see a tiger, too. Toby is deaf and learned last year he is also going blind, because of an incurable genetic condition. After Toby’s story was published in The Star, more than $16,000 was donated online to help his family give him experiences before he loses his vision. It meant he was able to travel to Africa last month with his father, builder Logan Matthews, where they helped to build a school in Zimbabwe. Mr Matthews said Toby had loved the animals most of all. “We saw an elephant riding expert on the side of the road, and I knew that was us. So he rode an elephant for an hour, and then he got to interact and play with it. I think that was his highlight,” he said. He said the goal of the trip was both to give Toby visual experiences he could remember, and to help other people. As well as building classrooms at the school, he said they built

BONDING: The highlight of Toby’s time in Zimbabwe was meeting and riding an elephant there.

shelves for the children’s books, which had previously had to sit on the ground, and brought a lot of school supplies with them. Because Toby’s condition, Usher syndrome, is so rare, he said the family did not know how long Toby’s vision might last. He was born deaf, but his vision was slowly tunnelling, with the area he could see growing progressively smaller, and there was no known way to reverse it. He said the family planned to head to Auckland next month for thorough testing to see how it was progressing. Mr Matthews said Toby had

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China Gives New Shine to BRICS of Gold On June 19, 2017, Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the five BRICS countries met in Beijing. And with just 100 days until the Ninth BRICS Summit in China in September, the world is keen to know if the summit can put a new shine on emerging markets amid a sluggish global economic recovery and setbacks in globalization.

And the inclusion of South Africa gave the group more political weight when speaking up for the emerging world on the international stage. With its five major members hailing from different continents, BRICS has a very significant voice for inclusive and multi-polar development. Joint Efforts to Tackle Challenges The past decade was not without challenges for the five nations. Economic slowdown, rising trade protectionism and a volatile international security situation were common problems facing the whole world, but the BRICS countries have shown remarkable resilience with its abundant resources, vast markets, huge growth potential and enhanced cooperation.

Under the theme “BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future”, the summit will gather leaders from countries representing 40 percent of the world population and 25 percent of global GDP. Formation of “BRICS” Coined by former Goldman Sachs economist Jim O’Neill in 2001, the term “BRIC” refers to Brazil, Russia, India and China, four emerging markets with fast growth and great potential. In 2006, foreign ministers from those countries met in New York, formally starting the BRIC grouping. South Africa joined the group in 2010, the acronym changing to BRICS.

It is fair to say that China has always pinned high hopes on BRICS for emerging markets with which it finds natural common ground. While the English acronym is catchy, the Chinese translation -- four characters that bear the literal meaning “gold bricks countries” -- conveys confidence in the future. That sense of confidence is backed by concrete growth. And it has truly been a “golden decade.”

Economic growth marks one of the key merits of the group. Originating at the height of the global financial crisis, the group has managed to exceed even the bullish expectations of O’Neill. Together, the five countries have contributed to more than half of global growth in the past ten years, and their share in global GDP increased from about 12 percent to 23 percent. According to the International Monetary Fund, the BRICS and other developing countries were responsible for 80 percent of global growth in 2016.

Economic cooperation has been a major theme of BRICS development. To help finance infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies and developing countries, China co-founded the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) in 2014 with its headquarters in Shanghai.

Fully operational in 2016, the bank approved loans involving financial assistance of over 1.5 billion U.S. dollars for projects in green and renewable energy, and transport that year. The newly established institutions will increasingly serve as a bridge between developing and developed countries, becoming instrumental in pushing global economic growth, and more importantly furthering SouthSouth cooperation at various levels. As an important manifestation of multiplicity and multilateralism in the age of global interdependence, the BRICS and its New Development Bank represent the aspirations of the largest developing economies to have their due seats at the table of international systems of governance.

All parties agreed that the BRICS countries should push forward the unity and cooperation between emerging market economies, safeguard and enhance the overall interests and welfares of the vast developing countries, continuously commit to maintaining international fairness and justice and promoting world peace and stability, maintain the UN’s core role in international affairs, advance the political settlement of hotspot issues, jointly cope with global challenges, and make efforts to establish a new type of international relations featuring win-win cooperation. While meeting with the five Foreign Ministers, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that BRICS members have grasped the development as mainline, which not only benefits the people in the five countries but also offers a recipe for the world to address food and security problems. All heads of delegations expressed gratitude to China for the great efforts in promoting BRICS cooperation as the BRICS rotating presidency. Expansion for Broader Cooperation Building on the success of the past ten years, the BRICS now eyes starting a new decade with a more expansive partnership to seek inclusive growth. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China would explore a BRICS expansion, known as “BRICS Plus”, and build a wider partnership with other major developing countries and organizations, so as to turn BRICS into the most-influential platform for SouthSouth cooperation in the world. Meanwhile, China does not only aim for development within BRICS, but for all nations, with its Belt and Road Initiative. The initiative seeks to link the developing countries with the developed ones, the East and the West, so it can become one of the key chains in terms of megaprojects linking the North, South, West and East. In line with progress on the Belt and Road Initiative, BRICS countries have much potential for cooperation in infrastructure, trade and investment, and financial markets.

Consolidated Consensus among BRICS Members During the Foreign Ministers meeting on June 19, they reviewed the outcomes and experience gained from the cooperation in the past decade, and conducted in-depth discussion on the further development of BRICS cooperation, current international situation and hotspot issues. So far, the Belt and Road Initiative has received a warm welcome from BRICS countries. With such inclusive platforms as the Belt and Road and NDB, China will no doubt help add glitter to the BRICS of gold. With growing global uncertainties, the next decade might not be a smooth journey but the BRICS countries will sail through and even enlighten the rest of the world as long as they can stick to a strong and expansive partnership. This advertorial page is supported by The Chinese Consulate

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Making medication process safer Vests a way to avoid interruptions and prevent mistakes at hospital

By Gabrielle Stuart FOR MOST people, distractions and interruptions while they’re working are inevitable – but for nurses handling medications, being distracted at the wrong time could prove deadly for their patients. Canterbury District Health Board staff are holding a series of workshops and studies looking at hospital medication processes, and things that cause problems or lead to mistakes. They plan to use what they learn in the rebuild and redesign of hospital buildings in Christchurch, in an effort to make them safer and run more effectively. CDHB projects nurse coordinator Yvonne Williams said distractions and interruptions were one of the biggest problems nurses had pointed out in the workshops last month. An Australian study found nurses preparing or administering medication were about 12 per cent more likely to make a mistake if they were interrupted during the process – and after multiple interruptions, the risk of making a major error doubled.

“Our nurses doing medications get interrupted a lot, and we know every interruption can lead to an error,” Ms Willams said. “So we’re looking at ways we can work with staff to make things better for them and safer, and reduce the number of errors that occur,” she said. She said some of the suggestions being looked at were simple, like “do not disturb” vests that nurses could wear while working with medicines, or making sure all equipment needed was stored in the same place. Others involved the design of the new wards, around where medication rooms were placed and how they were laid out. The new electronic systems being rolled out throughout the hospital could help in some ways – like sending alarms and alerts when things were missed – but it threw up its own challenges, she said. Ms Williams said workshops were held last month with about 30 staff from the child health department, and staff from other areas would be involved progressively over the next several months.

CONCENTRATION: Nurse Toby Hilton wears one of the new do not disturb vests while preparing medication at Christchurch Hospital, brought in to help prevent mistakes. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

Dead birds a mystery By Georgia O’Connor-Harding MYSTERY surrounds hundreds of birds found dead in a Leeston cemetery. But authorities will not be investigating what caused the birds to die. Resident Myles White was out walking his dog when he found rings of dead european greenfinches around the trees at the Ellesmere Public Cemetery. “They were in the process of dying, squeaking and stuff. It was bloody gross,” he said. Environment Canterbury, the district council, the Department of Conservation, Forest and Bird and Green Party MP Eugenie Sage were contacted by Mr White. But because the birds are an unprotected species, the incident has been deemed a forgotten case. The district council referred the matter to DOC. A DOC spokeswoman said it was not appropriate for it to investigate because it did not involve public conservation land or protected species. Mr White suspected the birds had died from poison to protect crops in the area.

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Helping the vulnerable get on the The Star has launched a series on the work police in Canterbury are doing on crime prevention. It will run weekly covering a wide range of topics as police head off trouble before it starts. Bridget Rutherford reports on road policing SENIOR Constables Aniwa MacKenzie and Robyn Pewhairangi know all too well the effects of a crash. Both have been involved in serious crashes while off duty – one caused by a drink driver, and the other by a woman who should not have been driving unsupervised. That’s why making the region’s roads safer is so important to them. They, along with Senior Constable Stephanie De Vere, run programmes to help get people the appropriate licences, under the guidance of Senior Sergeant Kelly Larsen. On September 8, 2007, Senior Constable MacKenzie was driving home from the movies with her husband Dayle.

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straight and narrow with a licence Senior Constable MacKenzie said a lot of them say they would rather get pulled over without a licence, than sit the test and risk failing. “They get caught, then they get disqualified, and they caught, and they get disqualified again and it just snowballs,” Senior Constable Pewhairangi said. She has only just passed her physical competency test allowing her to go back to front line work after having her spine fused last year. Part of the cause was a motorcycle crash she had while riding to work along Manchester St in 2011. A woman driving in the opposite direction didn’t see her and turned in front of her into Gloucester St, causing the crash. The driver was on her restricted licence, with the proviso she was supervised while driving. She wasn’t. Senior Constable Pewhairangi said police were thinking differently – they were providing the ambulance at the top of the cliff, rather than at the bottom. “She could have killed herself. It could have had worse consequences. If we can stop that

Young drivers at fault causing Canterbury crashes between 2012-2016 Never licensed: Four fatal, 14 serious injury, 63 minor injury Learner: Three fatal, 40 serious injury, 212 minor injury Restricted: Three fatal, 96 serious injury, 392 minor injury Disqualified: One fatal, 13 serious injury, 23 minor injury

PREVENTION: The road policing team is trying to help people become better drivers to prevent crashes, like this one in Hornby, from happening. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

happening I think that’s what we need to focus on.” She is about to start a five-week programme to help people gain their learner licence. Next week, the first of three courses will start, which sees mentors help participants learn the road rules, and prepare them for their test.

It is similar to the Community Driver Mentor Programme, a collaboration between New Zealand Transport Agency, AA, Salvation Army and police, helping people aged 16-24 progress from their learner licence through to their restricted. Senior Constable Pewhairangi said helping people gain their

licence meant they could get employment, stopping them from going on the benefit. That could have spin-offs in other areas, such as domestic violence, she said. Youth drivers were a particular focus for police. Police data shows between 2012-2016, of the young drivers who caused accidents in Canterbury, 81 did not have a licence. Speed and alcohol were both “over represented” as contributing factors. A lot of those happened between midnight and 3am. There were 255 crashes caused by drivers on their learners – speed and alcohol often a factor – and 491 on their restricted. Thirty-seven crashes were

caused by disqualified drivers. In more than half, alcohol was a contributing factor. Another programme Senior Constable Pewhairangi runs is the driving while forbidden compliance scheme. If someone without a licence – say theirs has expired – is pulled over, police give them 28 days to become compliant. Of those, 42 per cent actually do. Nearly 1000 forbidden drivers are caught in Canterbury each year. Both Senior Constable MacKenzie and Senior Constable Pewhairangi said they joined the police because they wanted to help people. And in spite of what many people thought, they didn’t enjoy giving out tickets. “I stopped one last week, no registration, no warrant, learner driver, carrying unauthorised passengers, the car seat in the back I didn’t even want to look at with the wee baby, no L plates, no driver’s licence. There’s seven. Where do you start? Where do you stop?” Senior Constable MacKenzie said. She issued the woman with two tickets and walked away “feeling rubbish.” But she knew it had to be done.

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REGENERATE: Part of the rural area west of Cranford St could be redeveloped for housing. its relationship with Horseshoe Lake. But there are currently no other practical options for the disposal of the water, city council staff said. “However, there have been preliminary investigations into whether an alternative outfall can be found as part of the regeneration plan for the Avon River Corridor,” staff said. City council head of planning and strategic transport Richard Osborne said the city council understands the cultural significance of Horseshoe Lake to Ngai Tūāhuriri. “It is committed to working closely with the runanga to try and find an acceptable alternative solution. Decisions

on potential solutions need to be considered as part of wider work streams,” Mr Osborne said. Ngai Tūāhuriri could not be contacted by The Star. The city council opened the regeneration plan for public feedback in May. More than 120 responses were submitted, with 64 in general support, 45 against and 11 neutral. The draft plan will be put back to the city council so it can decide whether to submit to Regenerate Christchurch. From there, Regenerate Christchurch will make a recommendation to Minister supporting Great Christchurch Regeneration Nicky Wagner to sign off the plan.

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Vehicle for free things to do in city A REPURPOSED parking meter in the middle of Cathedral Square has started issuing tickets of a very different kind. Said Gap Filler Co-Founder Coralie Winn: “The Open City parking meter delivers you your own Christchurch secret to explore. It might be a good climbing tree in the Botanic Gardens, an interesting courtyard within a new building, or a great place to feed the ducks.” “THese little secrets and more have been suggested by locals as well as visitors. Each adventure helps you get to know your city better through someone else’s eyes.” She said Open City is all about celebrating the undervalued, sweet, free things to do in Christchurch. Open City is a collaboration between Gap Filler and the All Right? campaign. Sue Turner, All Right? manager, said Open City will help Cantabrians reconnect with their city. Ms Turner said each activity aligns with one of the Five Ways to Wellbeing – connect, take notice, give, be active and keep learning. These actions are

scientifically-proven to improve wellbeing. A key part of the Open City project is encouraging Christchurch people to contribute their own ideas of sweet, free things they love about Christchurch. “The Open City website allows anyone to upload their favourite sweet, free things to do. If it’s an activity within the four avenues it could be issued by the parking meter,” says Ms Turner. “We really want to encourage people to add their Christchurch secret gems to the website. The key thing is they must be free.” Ms Turner is expecting the Open City parking meter to be very popular with families during the school holidays. “It’s a great, free family activity for the holidays. There are already 50 great secrets to explore, none of them cost a cent, and they all help you get your family outside and out of the house.” Ms Winn said Gap Filler projects are no longer just about vacant sites and empty buildings. “They’re about bringing new ideas and creative projects to life in the city to keep it fun, interesting and accessible.”

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So tell me how ICEcycles works? We started in 2009 and the aim is to help people to access bikes. Often they’ll need a repair but have been to a bike shop and couldn’t afford the price quoted to fix it, but we’ll do it for free or for a donation, whatever they can afford. We hold about five workshops a year helping to fix people’s bikes, and a couple of meetings a month, where we restore donated bikes to give away. We have a good group of about 60 or 70 volunteers, and a really good sense of community. It’s really fun to be involved with, because people are so appreciative. After eight years, are you starting to run out of people needing bikes? No – it’s the opposite. Demand has gone up exponentially, so we’ve had to restrict the area we work in to just the east of the city, otherwise we would have had an 18-month

waiting list for bikes – we try to keep it to a month at the most. Who do the bikes go to? All sorts. We do a lot of kids bikes, lots of them donated through the community trusts and schools around Phillipstown and Aranui. But we have the most demand for large men’s bikes, because lots of men want bikes but not a lot are donated. At the workshops, it’s a real variety, too. We get a lot of people on low incomes, but we also get people on high wages who just don’t know how to fix their bikes or don’t have the tools for it. You must have bikes of all shapes and sizes donated – is it difficult to find the right person for a bike? Not usually, but we do get the odd one. One which was quite weird was a unicycle with a sort of skateboard outrigger. We sold that on Trade Me, in the end. But we’re trying to help as many people as pos-

sible get on bikes, so we always try to help. We’ve had a lot of people who want to ride but have balancing problems on a standard bike. You can buy adult tricycles, but most of them are more than $1000, and a lot of people can’t afford that. So I’ve invented an adult tricycle prototype for them. I saw you’ve invested all kinds of things in the past, too – like snow chains for bicycles? Yes. That was a few years ago, and the weather’s been so warm lately, I haven’t had much opportunity to use them. My bike trailers are my most popular creation, but one of my more recent was a bike with a blender jug, which makes a nice fruit smoothie as you cycle. That’s amazing – so you can cycle to work and have a smoothie ready once you get there? Well, the latest is more of a stationary one.

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to bring bicycles to the people This is my third now. The first one you could bike down the road on, which was fun, but the problem was the blender was fixed in place, so you had to tip the whole bike upside-down to pour your smoothie out. Then I built one with the blender on the back, but then you couldn’t see when your smoothie was ready. This one has a removable blender on the front. And you create these around your day job at Christchurch Hospital. Your job title is medical physicist – what does that actually mean? I do a lot of work with x-ray machines, and 3D imaging and 3D printing. It’s a lot of technical problem-solving and work on development of new products, finding new solutions to medical problems. Things like 3D printing can making treatment better and more successful and also save money so it’s easier for people on low incomes to access. Where did your inventing start – were you constantly pulling things apart as a child? Definitely. A few clocks and a

lot of old electronics. It’s often the best way to learn, though. If we have a new volunteer at ICEcycles, we’ll often get them stripping the bikes apart first, so they learn to use the tools and get familiar with all the components. Do you remember your first bike?

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Viewpoint A way forward for Cathedral CHRIST CHURCH Cathedral sits at the very heart of Christchurch – it’s the city’s namesake, an icon, a place of worship, a community facility, a tourist attraction and a beloved heritage building. But, for more than six years, New Zealand’s most well-known church has sat in ruins – a sad and constant reminder of all that we’ve been through. It’s a divisive issue and everyone has an opinion but, one way or another, a decision must be made. That’s why this week I presented a Government offer of reinstatement to Bishop Victoria Matthews. The offer includes a Crown cash contribution of $10 million and an interest free suspensory loan of $15 million, as well as $10 million from the city council and $13.7 million from the Great Christchurch Buildings Trust. It also includes an independent fundraising trust, legislation to streamline the process and a joint venture to govern and manage the project. The church would remain, by far, the biggest contributor with its insurance payment of $42 million. Together, we have more than

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Nicky Wagner $90 million — enough to complete the Cathedral and ancillary buildings. The offer is not about favouring reinstatement over restoration or a contemporary new-build. It’s about finding a way forward that doesn’t leave everyone tied up in court for five to 10 years. The Bishop and the Synod now have a clear and detailed option for consideration, with added se-

curity and certainty, particularly around funding. In putting forward this offer, the Government, city council and heritage groups are attempting to break the current stalemate by balancing the property rights of the Church with the historical value of the building and its economic potential. This issue effects everyone in Christchurch. By reinstating the Cathedral we can finally unlock the city centre and once again have a bustling and vibrant core that attracts tourists, appeals to developers and makes Cantabrians — and New Zealanders — proud. •Nicky Wagner is Minister supporting Greater Christchurch Regeneration

Cherry Cornelius – Six months until this fool is back on our roads, who will he kill before an appropriate sentence is served. Andrea Heffernan – Six months disqualification? Should be at least a year. Rob White – Why in hell is he still in circulation. Judy Tacón – Lock him up and crush the car. Last week The Star reported frontline police in Canterbury would have more weaponry to deal with dangerous incidents Brian Godfrey – As I understand it, many police officers have rapid access already to firearms be in their vehicles or stations. We don’t see these officers wearing those firearms unless the incident or event they are attending requires them to

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Students want to bring change Ann Carey – I understand your views and I agree with many of them but unfortunately I feel the time has come for our police to be taken far more seriously. Police are armed in Australia, they wear side arms and they are taken very seriously. Kim Rose Powers – One side of me says yes. They need to defend themselves but on the other side I say no because like in the States the police are to quick with their guns and don’t use them fairly. Pam Wilson – While I understand the need pointed out in this article, one of the things that has most impressed me about New Zealand over the years is that the police have had no real need to carry weapons. The method in which conflict is resolved is done in a less threatening and non-violent fashion than what is seen elsewhere, especially in the US. The shoot first, ask questions later ideology does not

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sit well with me. However, when the lives of the police are threatened by weaponry, then their safety must also be considered. It’s a catch-22 situation and I’m sorry that it has come to this in NZ. Vicki-Anne Parker – Police need to feel safe and protected on the streets. Being a former partner of an officer who has been assaulted and knowing of others who have been assaulted on the job it is just another way for partners knowing they’re going to be safe in a very dangerous situation at last resort. A gun is only ever used as a last resort when all other options haven’t worked. I know that if a stranger was walking around shooting everywhere, and if police shot them in the leg to stop it I would support it for public safety. Bryan Flanagan – Sadly, it is necessary. Some bad will come of it, but in balance it is necessary. •More Rise Up, p28

LAST WEEK my hopes for the future were boosted by two very special events in Christchurch. One was the remarkable launch of the 2017 Youth Custody Index by students at St Thomas of Canterbury College and other was attending the community awards for people in the Riccarton, Hornby and Halswell areas. Here I saw people who were committed to making our neighbourhoods, their city and their country a better place. This is something that we should take time out to celebrate. THis year was the fourth that students from St Thomas have released their index which uses the Official Information Act to compile a snapshot of how well the justice system is dealing with young people. THe impressive young men who worked on the project are confronting head-on the important issue of how our young people in custody are to have a voice. Impressively, they also managed to bring together all the country’s watchdogs onto one stage for the launch. This was the first time that

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Opera singer on path to greatness By Georgia O’Connor-Harding AN EMERGING opera singer is one step closer to achieving her ultimate dream of one day performing at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City. From the moment Elisabeth Harris, 30, scored a free ticket to see Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly in her early teens, she knew the dramatic life of opera was for her. “Opera is ridiculous. The things that happen in three hours, it is just over the top, but I love that, I can’t get enough,” she said. Nearly 20 years later, the mezzo soprano, who grew up in Opawa, will travel to the United States in September to train under former leading New York City Opera company singer Ruth Golden at the Manhattan School of Music. Harris is currently based in Wellington where she runs her own music teaching business. She will hold a special farewell concert in Christchurch on August 20, featuring some of her favourite opera pieces, including music from Carmen and composers Benjamin Britten and Wolfgang Mozart. The show will feature performances from singer Ingrid Fomison-Nurse, pianist Anna Maksymova, 13-year-old violinist Justin Hodges and soprano singer Jayden Walker.

mer’s disease and died just before his 55th birthday in December. “I am sure he would be happy I am following my dreams . . . it was a bit of a problem for him initially having a daughter on the stage but he got his head around it,” she said. While Harris said she inherited her father’s sense of humour, he was quite shy and didn’t like to be the centre of attention, which made for an interesting combination when his daughter first wanted to be on the stage. But she has fond memories of the last recital she performed for her father at The Piano last year. “He still remembered me and was so happy for me and what I was doing – it was really exciting,” she said. She said it would be fabulous to be up on stage at the Metropolitan Opera House, and her main goals are to become a professional opera singer, keep teaching and possibly start her own young artist programme.

UPCOMING: Elisabeth Harris at the New Zealand Aria competition in Rotorua with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra.

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Ali Harper delights audience with her Songs For Nobodies Songs For Nobodies by Joanna Murray-Smith, directed by Ross Gumbley, The Court Theatre. Reviewed by Barry Southam IT TAKES a class performer to stand alone on a stage for an hour and a half and keep an audience captivated. Ali Harper does just that with

Songs For Nobodies. Her rendition of Edith Piaf, the little sparrow, was top drawer. Although Piaf ’s rough edge was not quite there, it was still a very recognisable version of her famous forebear. Again, a full-throated Come Rain Or Shine brought back memories of that gutsy singer Judy Garland, who could always belt out a number.

Billie Holiday’s Strange Fruit, was a good contrast to Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do and Patsy Kline’s performance at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall in 1962 was well reproduced, providing the largest selection of the night, including the classic Stand By Your Man. To complete the quintet of famous singers, there was

the challenging Vissi d’arte from Puccini’s Tosca by Maria Callas on board the Christina somewhere in the Mediterranean on August 3, 1957. It was given the full volume treatment, no easy task. The range of styles is formidable but Harper handled the transitions with apparent ease, seeming just as comfortable with jazz as

with opera or country and western. Musical director Richard Marrett should be well pleased with the results of their collaboration, as should writer, Australian Joanna Murray-Smith, who only gave permission for the rights for the play to be performed in New Zealand if Harper undertook the demanding role.

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BUSY: The crowds of Shibuya are a warm-up to the throbbing entertainment mecca of Shinjuku (centre). Try the Robot Restaurant.

Explore Tokyo’s entertainment mecca By Mike Yardley LIKE MUCH of Tokyo, the once war-torn moonscape of Shibuya is a glitzy, buzzing district of skyscrapers, shops and entertainment. Outside the railway station, I ventured to Shibuya Crossing, nicknamed The Scramble, which lays claim to being the world’s busiest pedestrian crossing. I’ll take their word for it. Beneath the dancing blaze of giant video screens, watching the sea of humanity cross the street, from all quarters, is a stunningly engrossing spectacle, like massmovement ballet. By the time the next light phase rolls round, each street corner has been fully reloaded with a fresh stock of humanity, like a seamless video loop. Braving the crowds of Shibuya is a warm-up for the throbbing, pulsating entertainment mecca of Shinjuku. Over 3 million people pass through the world’s busiest train station each day, and Shinjuku’s entertainment excesses sprawl to the east, in a head-spinning spangle of neon-drenched lighting and LED screens. Strip-clubs, pachinko parlours, jazz bars, love hotels, fetish bars and cabarets all jostle for attention in notorious Kabukicho, Tokyo’s notorious red-light district. Don’t flash your wallet too openly in these parts – and males on their own can expect plenty of attention from big-talking touts. Adjoining Kabukicho are the evocative alleyways of Golden Gai, a throwback to Tokyo’s earlier days, home to a time-warped tumble of tiny drinking dens, many who hook punters in with trademark gimmicks, whether it’s a signature drink, off-the-wall décor or outlandish staff costumes, like troll toys or hospital uniforms. Champion and Albatross are two of the tourist favourites, but aside from these larger bars, gawp up a few staircases to see what takes your fancy. Shinjuku is also home to the mesmerising and glittery escapism of the Robot Restaurant.

BEAUTY: Andaz Tokyo is a lifestyle hotel revolution. The bathrooms are a wooden haven while the guestrooms exude purity of form.

This mind-boggling sci-fi cabaret show and its garishly illuminated interior represents a mash-up of the crazy, tacky and raunchy. Three metre robots dance and gyrate like gigantic electronic puppets with bikiniclad singers, alongside raging aliens, mechanical sharks, heavily-armed mermaids, demonic taiko drummers and futuristic ninjas in this laser-lit, neon-gushing extravaganza. From spectacular battle scenes to bizarre romantic ballads, this eye-popping orgy of wacky live entertainment pulls in the crowds. For a complete change of scenery, be sure to peruse Tokyo’s catwalk cool district Harajuku, where fashionistas, high-end divas and teenage girls in particular come to flaunt their latest looks. You’ll also find the Rockabilly guys strutting their stuff here – like Asian Elvis Presleys. Nearby, Takeshita-dori and Cat St are where to head if you want to check out the style tribes of teenage girls, strutting their latest

subculture statements. Grab a sweet crepe and stroll through the pageant. The whole Gothic meets glamrock aesthetic is still huge, giving rise to the name goth-loli girls. Other costume styles I spotted spanned the frilly French maid kit, nurses uniforms splattered with blood, and a multitude of superheroes. Sunday apparently is the prime day for this exuberant exhibition of teenage costume play. Is there not something a bit dodgy about 14-year-old girls dolled up like French maids? Perched on the top floors of the 52-storey Toranomon Hills skyscraper, Andaz Tokyo embodies the best of the lifestyle hotel revolution. The hotel’s ultraspacious guestrooms, with lavish living quarters, faithfully showcase Japan’s cultural emphasis on beauty and purity of form. The floor-to-ceiling windows serve up show-stopping skyline vistas that sweep across to Tokyo Bay and as far as Mt Fuji.

SOCIAL: Cocktails on the rooftop bar of Andaz Tokyo.

My bathroom was a beautifully wooden haven, fitted out with a deep Japanese soaking tub, fabulous rain shower, and all the contemporary creature comforts. Additional frills include fluffy slippers, robes and customary cotton pyjamas, yukata. In trademark Andaz fashion, you’ll enjoy a sweep of treats. The sociability factor is to the fore in the Andaz Lounge, where complimentary Happy Hour drinks and snacks heighten the hotel’s convivial atmosphere. I particularly loved the Rooftop Bar’s terrace, an unrivalled perch for cocktails at sundown. The setting is also heavily in-demand for lavish weddings, which you may well sneak a peek at. The terrace features Tokyo’s highest stand-alone chapel. However you choose to immerse yourself in the Andaz Tokyo offerings, this seductively stylish and sociable hotel is a class act. •For best rates and seasonal specials, head to https:// tokyo.andaz.hyatt.com/

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the game due to State of Origin preparations. The Eels have lost no players to Origin so have stars such as Michael Jennings, Corey Norman and Semi Radradra in their starting side. Another mid-season Storm signing, former South Sydney forward Robbie Rochow, has made the 21 outside the game day side, but could still come into the team later in the week.

Emerging hooker Slade Griffin will have a big job replacing Cameron Smith and is set for bigger minutes in the No 9 jumper as fellow hooker Brandon Smith, who previously shared that role with Griffin, is out injured. The Storm have named Kenny Bromwich, Joe Stimson, Mark Nicholls and Myles on the interchange bench, while Jahrome Hughes is back at fullback after deputising

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BADMINTON CHAMPS Unseeded Alfred Wong claimed the men’s singles title by beating Wellington’s Luke Falvey at the Canterbury Open badminton championships at the weekend. Canterbury representative Wong won the match 17-21, 21-13, 21-7. The women’s singles were taken out by Palmerston North’s Caragh Alley, who defeated Tegan Weston 21-19, 12-21, 21-16 in the final. Local duos took out the doubles with Marcia Ho and Jenna Selen teaming up to win the women’s title and Hung Ming Tang and Chris Chen the men’s title. SCHOOLS REPRESENT CITY IN FOOTBALL St Andrew’s College, St Thomas’ of Canterbury College, Lincoln High School and Cashmere High School will represent Christchurch at the Lotto premier football tournament in Napier in September. They will take on the 28 top first XI teams from around the country. The four schools are currently competing in the Connetics schools premier first XI competition. SCHOOLBOY CRUSADERS Christchurch Boys’ High School have 15 players in the 55-man Crusaders under-18 development squad. The squad will attend a training camp from Sunday to Wednesday at St Andrew’s College. Following the camp, a squad of 25 players will be chosen to travel to Wellington to play the Hurricanes under-18s on July 15 at Westpac Stadium. For a full list of the players, visit www.crusaders. co.nz/news/1125-players-selectedfor-crusaders-region-juniorknights-development-camp

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Referee’s millennial milestone By Gordon Findlater ONE OF the country’s most experienced whistle-blowers has celebrated 25 years in the craft by officiating in his 1000th game. Marc Anderson, 55, began refereeing football in 1992 after a stint playing the game in the 80s and early 90s. “I played to an extremely average level. I was one of those players who thought he was a lot better than he actually was and I had the attitude to match that as well,” said Anderson. His decision to take up refereeing came on the back of multiple concussions in 1991, the last of which caused him to end up in hospital. Faced with potentially not being able to play the game, he took a refereeing test, which he passed with flying colours. “My first game was at Lower Linwood Fields in April, 1992. I remember it vividly – it was absolutely bucketing down and it was an under-18 match,” said Anderson. “I was mentored in the early stages by our late patron Ivan Billcliff. If it wasn’t for him, I probably wouldn’t have stayed in the game as long as I have.” From there, Anderson moved to Ashburton and spent a number of years refereeing in Mid-Canterbury. “I got into it pretty full-on down there. It would be nothing on a Saturday to do four to five games. You’d start in the morning with a 15th grade, then a 17th and a 19th, and you would end up doing a senior game later on,” he said. “By the time Saturday evening rolled around, you were pretty

OFFICIAL: Marc Anderson has become just the second Mainland referee to officiate 1000 games.

knackered.” Anderson’s most memorable tournament also came during his time in Mid-Canterbury when Ashburton hosted the

1994 Japan Cup. The tournament was a 12th grade competition played over a week. It featured two teams from Japan and around 20 teams from

the South Island. Just a couple of days before it was due to begin, the fields were covered in 15cm of snow. “We had six fields which had the snow graded off them and pushed up along the side line, so they looked like six little bowls. I’ve never refereed in colder conditions,” said Anderson. His 1000th match came last month in a Canterbury Championship League game between Selwyn UFC and Christchurch United. He became just the second Mainland Football referee to bring up the milestone. “I got a round of applause from both teams, which was a nice touch.” Believe it or not, in his 25 years in charge of games Anderson has only ever had hands laid on him once. “I’ve had plenty of people yell and scream at me, but people usually only do that once because they generally get to warm their car up or see if the showers are working,” said Anderson. Following this season, Anderson plans on hanging up his boots and spending more time coaching and mentoring young referees. When asked what has changed most over his 25-year career, he had this to say: “It’s basically the same, there’s just less hair and more weight than when I started,” Anderson joked. “After 25 years, you become a bit like a good No 8 in rugby. He knows how to cover the ground smartly and you get a sense of where the ball is going to be before it gets there,” said Anderson. “I just love everything about the game – 99 per cent of the time it’s been an absolute joy.”

Nel continues to dominate metro competition By Gordon Findlater SOUTH AFRICAN Dylan Nel continues to dominant the MVP race in the metro club competition. The Sumner No 8 scored two tries and set up another during Sumner’s 28-9 win over High School Old Boys at the weekend. The 24-year-old now has 11 tries for Sumner this season to lead all scorers in the metro competition. In the MVP medal standings, he has 19 points this season, six more than his nearest rival. “He’s got an ability to break tackles because he’s so big and strong, but then he also has a lot of speed for a big guy,” said Sumner coach Martin Dodgson. Nel made the move to Sumner from South Africa to further develop his game and is currently in

his third season with the club. He led the team with 10 tries last season – a feat he has already eclipsed in 2017. It’s no secret that Nel is highly thought of by many in higher ranks. Earlier this year, he was rushed to South Africa as injury cover for the Crusaders when Kieran Read broke his thumb. Nel has also been given a handful of opportunities for Canterbury, including their recent Ranfurly Shield defence over Wanganui. It’s expected he will play a big role for the provincial side later this year. “Who knows where his ceiling is. He is just so single-minded in his desire to get better,” said Dodgson.

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Curtis and reserve halfback Bryn Hall as his vice-captains. The ‘friendly’ will be an opportunity for a number of players to return to play for the Crusaders following injuries earlier in the season, including Tim Perry, who will start at loose-head prop; Mitchell Dunshea, who will start at lock; and outside backs Jone Macilai and Digby Ioane, who will come off the bench.

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ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, If you want to have a drink thats your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Phone 0800 229-6757 FREE Halswell/ Hillmorton Tai Chi & Qigong Workshop 1pm ~ 2:45pm, Wed & Thu July 19, 20 7pm ~ 8:45pm, Wed. July 19 Flexibility, energy, relaxation & serenity. Classes start July 26, 27. Sandy 260-1256

ARTISTS oil paints, mainly Windsor & Newton, easel, brushes & equipment. Ph 351-7503 HOME BREW KIT and accessories. Offers wanted. Ph 358-2014 SALE Fridges, Washing Machines, Dryers & More!. Ph Steve 027 359 3977

WE BUY ALL UNWANTED GUNS & ACCESSORIES

FOR CASH

Equestrian HORSE FLOAT 1982 Thoroughbred XL, brakes, new wof, in good order $6,500 ph 03 312-1045

Now at 64 Carmen Rd, Hornby 027 265 4659

Firewood FIREWOOD 1 Cu Mtr of dry untreated off cuts $25, 32 Dakota Cres, Mon to Fri 7am - 5pm , ph 03 3411027

You can now shop online with us

www.shooterssupplies.co.nz

Finance

41 Glenroy Street Woolston Address Richard P Mediumship Suzanne G and Allison B AGM 28th July, 7.30pm

Establishment fee of $99 applies

ChUrCh

182 Edgeware Road Sunday Service 7pm Address

Karen and Shaun Clairvoyant

Karen and Shaun All Welcome

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Funeral Directors

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Flatmates

Ph 021-081-43700

Christian

Fishing & Hunting RIFLE Bolts wtd, cash paid, by collector, any type, price etc, in Canterbury Mon - Thurs, ph 027 586-7621 TROUT FLIES. Bags of 10,$10 each, also Salmon Ticers 1 bag of 18, $25 Ph 348 3368

SUNDAY SERVICE 7pm

sPiritUaList

For Sale

Fishing & Hunting

How does a $500 cash loan that you pay 0% interest on over a short term of 3 months sound? Terms and conditions apply. Subject to Instant Finance lending criteria and responsible lending guidelines.

Hurry - The Fast $500 finishes on 31 July 2017 3/11 Goulding Ave, Hornby 9B Buckley Road, Linwood Linwood - Late night Thursdays Open 9:30am - 6:00pm

Address Angela Clairvoyance Angela Sunday 7pm All Welcome Phone 349-9749

ANIMAL LOVER, mature wtd for room in Glentunnel, mountain views. 0275533556 DALLINGTON. Female flatmate short or long term, warm dry home with HRV and heatpump. Off street parking with carport. Double bedroom with good sized wardrobe. Outdoor living. Walking distance to bus and mall. $150pw includes unlimited data. Ph/txt 021 914 428 FLATMATE WANTED. Two rooms $140 & $130 pw. Incl Power & phone. Ph Rob 03 981 2353 FLATMATE WANTED. Two rooms $140 & $130 pw. Incl Power & phone. Ph Rob 03 981 2353

Funeral Directors

POPPY FUNERALS

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For all your funeral needs from direct cremation to full service No hidden or additional fees 24 hour availability Male and female directors

Ph: 0800 92 00 99

www.PoppyFunerals.co.nz

Direct Natural Funeral Provider Funeral Insurance Eco & personalised caskets and urns

0800 000 121 021 511 948

www.cremorials.co.nz

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Funeral Directors

NEW AGE CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CENTRE Grafton Street

Sunday 7pm Address: Teresa Clairvoyance: Shirley Tuesday 1pm - 3pm Healing & Clairvoyance All Welcome Classic Cars & Motorcycles

MITSUBISHI CORDIA turbo GSR, 1985, low kms, 1 previous family owned, red, suit collector, ph 352 5963

Finance holding you back? Whatever you need the money for – a new car or computer, something for the home, a wedding or family holiday, maybe even debt consolidation – we can fast-track your loan and structure it to suit, with repayments to fit your budget and lifestyle.

Apply online now at faircity.co.nz or call the team on 0800 340 350

Fair loans, fast.

Garage Sales

CASEBROOK 136 A Highsted Rd, Sat from 9am, Household items, tools, single beds EDGEWARE Edward Ave, Sat 9am, signs out, Marble, finials, tools, collectables, plumbing gear HILLMORTON. 40 Charles Upham drive Sunday 9 July No Sales before 8.30am. Household Items,tools,bric a brac.

REDWOOD 14 Daniels Rd, Sat 8am, juke box & 45 records, glasshouse, chaise lounge ( project) tube bunks, household items SHIRLEY. Cayman Close. Saturday from 8am SOCKBURN 3 / 89 Epsom Road, Sat 7.30am, clothes & bargains SOCKBURN 3 / 89 Epsom Road, Sat 7.30am, clothes & bargains

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PHone PAul

355-2636 AUTO ELECTRICAL

C H R I S T C H U R C H

ACUPUNCTURE C E N T R E

C H R I S T C H U R C H

Patrick Guo MB (China) Registered acupuncture specialist ACC treatment provider 25 years experience

ACUPUNCTURE C E N T R E

Specialising in injuries, muscular problems and pain relief

PH: 021 2277 706

HARNESSMASTER.CO.NZ

Carpet binding

DI’S

CARPET BINDING

Have your carpet off-cuts bound 124 Halswell Junction Rd, Halswell

Ph 322 1103 M 027 586 4830 Hours Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5.00pm

DECORATORS

New Paint • Repaints Wallpapering • Fences Repairs • Feature Walls Floor & Roof Painting Spray Painting Light Commercial Restoring Timber

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury

www.andertondecorators.co.nz

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027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN

ADVERTISING Advertise your business into over 103,000 ChristChurCh homes with us & build your sAles & profits! Its as simple as one phone call and we will do the rest for you.

Phone: 379 – 1100

and speak with Vicky or Sue.

• Licenced builder with 20 years experience in renovations, alterations and extensions • A creative craftsman who is attentive to detail • Quotes the job, does the job • Works with all budgets

Builder

School Run to some private schools ex Selwyn/Halswell area “Wide range of coaches and ofbuses for “Wide range coaches and buses School Run to some for Charter&& Tour” Tour” Charter private schools exwww.travlon.co.nz Selwyn/Halswell area | Phone: 03 325 www.travlon.co.nz 2959 Email: info@travlon.co.nz “Wide range of coaches Phone: 03 325 2959 and buses for Email: info@travlon.co.nz

15 month

INTEREST FREs E Normal lendin g criteria apply

• House, deck, carport & window canopy etc • Warm & dry in winter • UV protection for summer • Customised & Tailored • Café curtains fitted Grant Stewart • 5 year warranty Chris Thorndycroft

CARPET CLEANING

W.E. Build

New Homes Renovations Alterations Re-roofing Re-cladding to older buildings Family owned & operated E info@webuildltd.co.nz Antony Wright 021 111 1703 John Wright 0274 343 323 AH 03 347 4347

Busy Bees Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning at affordable prices

• Carpet cleaning from $20 a room • Lounge and dining chairs from $10 a chair (conditions apply)

Give us a “Buzz” on 0800 500 016 to discuss your requirements and get a FREE quote.

Ph: 021 395 324 Email: ad_designs@hotmail.com

Travlon Travlon Coachlines Coachlines

Enjoy outdoor living all year round

Wright Enterprises Build Limited

Travlon Andrew Drewitt Coachlines CHARTER & TOUR

ARCHGOLA

Ph 0508 272 446 | www.archgola.co.nz

Builder

“A local looking after locals”

• OEM Electrical harness upgrades • Harness braiding • Diagnostics • Servicing • Air-conditioning - service & repair • Batteries • Harness design • Electrical repairs • Mechanical repairs • Accessories • Lights

PH 03 37 7 7994 www.amaresafety.co.nz

WORKPLACE APPAREL, SAFETY & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

440 Papanui Rd (end of Blighs Rd), Chch Ph: 03 3542398 | Email: patguo@gmail.com www.chchacupuncture.co.nz

BUILDers

AUTOMOTIVE AGRICULTURE MARINE

FREE SITE ASSESSMENT 20%* OFF FIRST ORDER

*20% off list. Valid to Aug 30. Applies only after site assessment. T &C’s instore.

ACUPUNCTURE

Accounting services

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CONCRETE

concrete & paving

Concrete Removal & Trucking

• Driveways • Earthquake repairs • New Home Specialists • Patios & Paths

Driveways, paths, sheds, garages, site clearances We also deliver and spread landscaping supplies – topsoil, bark chip, shingle etc. For fast friendly service phone

tel: 0508 873 7483

Nick on 0274 324 124

email: sales@affordableconcrete.co.nz

keacontracting@yahoo.com

www.affordableconcrete.co.nz

Charter Tour” digga&hire

Driveways

DRIVEWAYS

www.travlon.co.nz Phone: 03 325 2959 Email: info@travlon.co.nz

SWAINS KIWI KERB

Exposed Aggregate Stamped Concrete Plain Concrete Resurfacing

• 1.5t, 3t, 5t, 12t, 20t, 30t Excavators • Loaders • Compactors • Tip Truck Short & Long Term Hire Flexible & Competitive Rates

0800 344 425 Cnr SH1 & Weedons Ross Rd, Rolleston

Quality Workmanship Over 10 Years Experience

DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION

Free

Measure & Quote

• Asphalt • Chipseal • Driveways • Chip • Kerb PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123 Mob 0274 325 457

Things we offer... Competitive/affordable pricing Attention to detail Professional service free quotes/insurance scopes

Cell 0278 145 848 www.drivecrete.co.nz

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• Driveways • Car Parks • Site Cleaning • Demolition • Farm Tracks • Drain Cleaning • Stump & Hedge Removal • Ashpalt Concrete

• Tennis Courts & Swimming Pools • Chip Seal Driveways • Diggers – 2 Ton up to 20 Ton • Excavators • Bobcat & Drilling • For Posthole & Fence hole

Wide range oF TruckS

Free QuoTe

For a Free Quote on your next project Phone Steve on 021 338 247 or 325 7922

FREE SITE ASSESSMENT 20%* OFF FIRST ORDER PH 03 37 7 7994 www.amaresafety.co.nz

WORKPLACE APPAREL, SAFETY & PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

To advertise: 379 1100 or star.class@starmedia.kiwi

Excavations

*20% off list. Valid to Aug 30. Applies only after site assessment. T &C’s instore.

EXTERIOR PLASTERING

FOOTCARE

Quality Workmanship

OASIS

at Competitive Pricing Free Quotes

GARDEN SUPPLIES

Senior Citizens Foot Care 25 Conway Street, Spreydon Treating hard thick nails, calluses and corns finishing with a foot massage Price $30 Allow 45 mins Home Visits available by appointment Therapist – Amanda (30 years experience)

Aynsley Frewer

Remember... we are NOT in Parkhouse Road

Landscape Lane (off Lunns Rd) P. 348 2915 OPEN 7 DAYS

Ph. 942-6036 for an appointment

M: 027 201 1296 E: aynsleyfrewer@xtra.co.nz PO Box 20534 Bishopdale

CHCH’S LARGEST SELECTION OF BARK • COMPOST • SHINGLES

HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE

nO GREEn wastE In anY OF OUR COMPOst

GAS HOT WATER

junk

kitchen renovation

Enough hot water for the whole family

Why go to the Dump? Junkman comes to you! Items too big for the rubbish bin? Or too heavy for you to move?

Junkman comes to you & takes it away

FROM

*Prices vary depending on items and volume – minimum charge $65

Kitchen looking tired? Revitalize with new colour at a fraction of replacement cost • Alterations & Hardware available • Laminated Kitchens no problem • ‘On Site’ finishing available • Over 20 years experience • Free Quotes with no obligation • All Joinery & Furniture repair & Spraycoatings

PABLO’S PAINTWORKS 27 Birmingham Drive, Middleton 03 338 6280 | 021 541 323 pablospaints@xtra.co.nz www.pablospaintworks.co.nz

0800 586 5626 www.junkman.co.nz office@junkman.co.nz

landscaping

LANDSCAPING

Landscape Construction and Garden Maintenance You can have your gardens, trees, shrubs, plants and lawns maintained to look their best all year round, for a great price.

Enjoy instant, unimited hot water when you convert to gas hot water. Pay only for the hot water you use and save money on your power bill! GAS HOT WATER • SOLAR HOT WATER • HOT WATER HEATPUMPS • HOT WATER CYLINDERS

03 366 8426 - Call today for a free quote www.hotwatershop.co.nz

MAINTENANCE

Doctor Fixit • Carpentry • Repairs & Maintenance • Doors & Windows • Fencing • Painting & Plastering • Tiling • Outdoor Maintenance • Renovations • Decks & Pergolas

Norm McRae 027 222 3060 | 03 312 0082 www.doctorfixit.nz

12 months interest free finance available

Residential & Commercial Landscaping • Maintenance • Pruning • Reconstruction & Rejuvenation • Rental Property and Commercial Maintenance • Pre-Sale Tidy-Ups New Home Landscaping Lawns • Gardens • Decks • Paving • Water Features • Quality • Value for money • Experienced • Punctual • Professional • Flexible • Knowledgeable • Reliable

Call Ross Legg - 027 222 0388 Email ross@revivelandscaping.co.nz www.revivelandscaping.co.nz

• Site clearing • Rubbish removal • Garden edging • Planter boxes • New lawns • Concreting • Paving

Solid Landscaping Ltd 027 777 7513

info@solidlandscaping.co.nz

facebook.com/SolidLandscapingLtd

solidlandscaping.co.nz

PAINTER

painter

PAINTING

Michael Kelly Painters

Price Family Painters Ltd

EQC REPAIRS

Locally owned and operated family business. 25+ years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering • Interior • Exterior Free Quotes

Interior/Exterior Wallpapering/Painting Gib Stopping Free Quotes EQC Opt Out Fletcher Accredited Project Management

Phone Michael 0212 649 492

Phone: Morton 021 667 444 Email: mortonprice@xtra.co.nz

michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz

www.pricefamilypainters.co.nz

RESS We can make it happen TAKE THE ST UR WE ARE A OUT OF YO ONE STOP SHOP REPAIRS!

WINNING National Awards

from NZ Master Painters, sponsored by DULUX 36 Years in business now offering

Fixing, Stopping, Painting, Wallpapering • Piling • Electrical • Plumbing • Flooring • Painting • Roofing • Plasterboard • Wallpapering Gary: 021 329 881 Cam: 021 329 200 Office: 03 338 9886 E. office@gkfyfeltd.co.nz

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PAINTING - PLUS

pc & phone repairs

PLUMBER

• PAINTING • TILING • PLASTERING • WALLPAPERING

Ph 381 7417 or 027 216 8946 www.facebook.com/kevinsteelpainters&decorators

Plumbing & Drainage PLUMBING Plumbing&&DRAINAGE Drainage

• iPhones • Smart Phones • iPads • Tablets • Computers • Laptop Repairs, Parts and Accessories • Glass Screen Protectors • Phone Cases • Cables etc

109 Matipo St | 0800 222 691

Local business for all MTPD plumbing and drainage

work.

Free Quotes

New SkyVac

Gutter Cleaning Machine Revolutionary Gutter cleaning system.

New SkyVac Gutter Cleaning Machine No job too big or too small! Revolutionary Gutter cleaning system.

MORGAN THOMAS PLUMBING & DRAINAGE LTD

No job big0223758506 or too small! Call too Morgan

MORGAN THOMAS PLUMBING & DRAINAGE LTD Visit our website - www.mtpd.co.nz

Email morgan@mtpd.co.nz Call-Morgan 0223758506 Visit our website - www.mtpd.co.nz Email - morgan@mtpd.co.nz

ROOF REPAIRS

Call/Text 027 245 5100

No BoND

Freephone: 0508 426 269 RE-ROOFING

Protect your home with a new Colorsteel roof. Call for a friendly, FREE assessment and quote.

Terms and conditions apply

• Roofing • Spouting and Downpipe • Safety rails • Licensed Building Practitioner

NEED A FRIDGE • WASHER TV • FURNITURE ? Call Mr Rental - 0800 111 313 Visit www.mrrental.co.nz 123 Blenheim Road, Riccarton Open Monday to Saturday

Ph: 347 9045 or 021 165 1682

Email: Robinsonroofing99@gmail.com

spouting

to let

Rent Me Or Buy Me

BEAUMONT ROOFING LTD

NO BOND REQUIRED

VIDEO PRODUCTION

o business vide

PRoduCTion

A video will bring your business alive & into your customers mind.

PHone KeRRY 021 635 083

ADVERTISMENTS in this classification can be placed to us on Ph 3791100. The deadline is 5pm Tuesdays for Thiursdays Star

Handy Person Services

JUST RETIRED. Man would like to find a silly and naughty firm slim older lady to talk about old times, and how it used to be.Maybe try and rekindle passion lost over the years. Want to die with a smile on my dial. 3583634 LOOKING for a lady to share my nice lifestyle with. No tats, no smokers, emaill alanjamieson@xtra. co.nz SINGLE LAD. With time on hands seeks a firm fit friendly feminine feline for company, laughter, squeals of joy and TV time. 027 659 4425 SUCCESSFUL GENTLEMAN. Mildly athletic 180cm and 95kg handsome and motivated living on own, Fendalton area, seeks a stylish, sophisticated and well preserved slim lady who might enjoy my company, my jokes,my warmth, my personality, for company. Love to hear from you Age 40 plus, Euro or Asian. Write to me. Brad, P.O.Box 1919 ,Christchurch A photo would be appreciated.

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

Health & Beauty ANGELIC Witches, here to heal, miracles do happen, try a Reiki massage, for your aches & pains, from Reiki Master Pauline $25 per 30mins or $40 p/hr, ph 341-3146, or 027 778 3956 THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE. Exp female,very relaxing. Phone 022 6384980

MISSING $500 REWARD!

tintawindow advanced film solutions

12 / 6 / 17

foR SAfE REtuRN

‘Si’

Black & Tan Miniature Pinscher Dog Due to lack of sightings, Si may have been picked up by someone who decided to keep him

99% uv block privacy films fade protection frosting designs heat control non-darkening films block reduce glare Workmanship Guaranteed 25 Years Experience Lifetime Warranties on Most Films

Lost & Found

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts

FOUND CHILD’S small mauve carrybag on Bowenvale Ave footpath on Wed 21st June. Ph 027 2377 321

03 365 3653

0800 368 468

variety of new & secondhand with warranty, also wheelchairs, powerchairs & walkers. Contact Gerald & Christine, Accredited Supplier Service Wheelchair Scooter Sales/Service Ltd, ph 383-1364 or 0800 231-023 or 021 183-1177

Motoring

Rental - From $75 p/w Size 10m2

WINDOW TINTING

SHOPRIDER Scooters

A GARDEN PROFESSIONAL NEEDED? Qualified Horticulturist, offering expert pruning, garden makeovers, garden design and landscaping, for free quotes call Bryce 027 6888196 or 0508 242-733

• Accommodation –teenagers, elderly, guests • Cabin Sleep out • Site office • Storage • Home office/ small business • Games room

Promote your services or business with a professionally created video with us • Corporate and Business video a speciality • Competitive rates • 25 years experience • Start to finished product • Professional quality guaranteed

Gardening & Supplies

Lost & Found

0800 HouseMe 468 736 houseme2015@xtra.co.nz

appear on the following pages

Mobility & Disability Aids

*conditions apply

QUALITY ROOFING AT THE

Phone Dave 981 0278 or 021 223 4200 E: dave@beaumontroofing.co.nz

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Gardening & Supplies

10% prompT paymenT disCounT* same day serviCe*

BEST PRICE AROUND

• Extensions & repair • Roof coating • Concrete & clay tiles • Butynol • Malthoid • Asbestos Certified • Coloursteel • Old iron • Guttering

Trades & Professional Services

SENSUAL Hot Oil Massage Rural Location Anna 021 110-8790 U - RELAX MASSAGE Professional Massage evenings and weekends, therapeutic with hot stones, Swedish, deep tissue, ph 027 507 9862 non sexual

Ph Justin 021 221 4344

Locally owned & operated with over 30 years experience.

TRADES

ST MARTINS 66 St Martins Rd, Sat & Sun 8am - 11.30am, moving house, huge sale, household items, furniture, gardenening items, childrens & baby items ****** WOOLSTON 71 Sullivan Ave, SUNDAY 9-1pm.

• Trees removed • Trees pruned • Storm damage • Hedges trimmed • Free quotes

• Hot water cylinder repair/replacement • Leaky taps, blocked toilets • New housing • All plumbing alterations • Mains pressure hot water • Fire and wetback installation • Digger/tipper excavation and hire • Watermain replacement/repair • Free quotes • Certified craftsman plumber

REntal

Morgan Thomas Plumbing & Drainage Ltd work. Call Morgan - 0223758506 Local business for all Local business for all plumbing and plumbing and drainage drainage work.

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Massage

TREE & HEDGE SERVICES

Phone Kevin Steel • Interior/Exterior • New Homes & Repaints • Quality workmanship assured • Correct preparation always undertaken • 20+ years experience • Earthquake repairs (Painting/Plastering/Wallpapering/Tiling)

Garage Sales

027 923 5844

Massage MALE Masseur, relax massage, waxing for men, 8am-8pm ph 027 723 5756

Personals

Pets & Supplies PUPPIES Staffy X Bullmastiff /Ridgeback ( dad) 6wks old, 2 brindle, 2 white & ginger, boys & girls avail, $300 will have 1 vacc ph 020 447 7444 PUPS Boxer X $150 Ph 342-5624 and 1st SPANIEL generation Spoodle puppy’s due August. Order now www.spoodles .billboardme.co.nz. Beautiful, sweet loving purebred line puppy’s. 022 140 9021 Avonhead. SYDNEY Silkie pups avail 29/6 8 wks had first vacc, fleaed, wormed, ph 03 323 4344 or 021 217 2292 Kianaga.

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Tools & Machinery

HOMESITTRS reqd, pref mature, not wkng/ retired, various areas. Ph Lisa 03 359-2323 www. townandcountryhomesit. co.nz MT PLEASANT. 3bd,views,$380pw Ph 027 6415346

CHAINSAWS Wanted, old types, make & model number required, plse ph 06 327-6056 TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

Tools & Machinery

PAINTING

Trades & Services PROFESSIONAL & QUALIFIED

CHAINSAWS Wanted, old types, make & model number required, plse ph 06 327-6056 TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

Plastering, Wallpapering Spray Painting

Ph John 027 860 8106 PROFESSIONAL & QUALIFIED

Trades & Services

GARDEN CITY MOVERS (LTD) Christchurch Fragile Freight

Small Shift Specialists and Single Items Ph 027 355 0090

PAINTING

info@gardencitymovers.co.nz

Ph John 027 860 8106

tRAiLER SKiP HiRE

Plastering, Wallpapering Spray Painting

Tours

DAY TRIPS City Rebuild and Memories Departs 22nd July $48.00 pp includes lunch

Mt Cook

• 2 or 5 cubic metre • Household Rubbish • Green Waste • Yard Clean ups • Load it yourself or hire us • Locally owned and operated

bin co

Ph: 383-0646 027 2131 733

Departs 5th August $55.00 per person

Teschemakers Estate Departs 14th October $75.00 pp includes lunch

Call Reid Tours 0800 446 886 www.reidtours.com Trades & Services

Trades & Services

RE-ROOFING

EXPERIENCED GARDENER (Kevin Garnett)

30 Years Christchurch Botanic Gardens. ALL landscape work done. Maintenance, pruning, tidy up, lawn work, landscape planning and planting etc.

QUALITY ROOFING AT THE

Free Quotes Phone 348 3482

Protect your home with a new Colorsteel roof. Call for a friendly, FREE assessment and quote.

Looking for an electrician?

BEST PRICE AROUND • Roofing • Spouting and Downpipe • Safety rails • Licensed Building Practitioner

• Residential, Domestic & Commercial • Repairs, Maintenance • Fault finding • New housing • Competitive rates • Free quotes • Full & Partial Rewiring • Test & Tagging • Security Cameras • LED Lighting Upgrades

Ph: 347 9045 or 021 165 1682

Email: Robinsonroofing99@gmail.com

EQC CASH SETTLEMENT

Call 022 643 6450 Email admin@totalelectric.co.nz After Hours 347 3313

We will re-scope your property to ensure you have been paid in full to cover all your repair costs. None of the properties that we have re-scoped so far has been paid the correct amount to repair their damage.

EXAMPLES

•Yaldhurst Road Initially $3,800 after our re-scope payment received $46,320 •Wairakei Road Initially $7,575 after our re-scope payment received $38,182 •Prossers Road Initially $19,827 after our re-scope payment received $60,273 •Kaplan Avenue Initially $859 after our re-scope payment received $34,931 •Liverton Crescent Initially $11,000 after our re-scope payment received $29,842 •Dalkeith Street Initially $5,000 after our re-scope payment received $8,945

• We have re-scoped 50 properties who have been under paid for their repairs. • Have your initial repairs failed? • Did you receive your full entitlement? • Do not pay your excess until all repairs are completed. • General under payments are: Asbestos testing and exterior lead paint, peeling wallpaper, cracking in exterior plaster not repaired correctly.

For re-scoping and all earthquake repairs including painting and redecorating. Enquire now Phone 021-667-444

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LANDSCAPING • Paving • Driveways • Patios & BBQ Areas • Retaining Walls • Fencing & Decking • Design & Construct • Free Plans

30 years experience 338 9349 or 027 447 9707

www.brendscapes.co.nz

AAA HANDYMAN licensed carpenter LBP, all property and building maintenance, repairs, bathroom/shower installations, with free quotes 03 383 1927 or 027 245 5226 ciey@xtra.co.nz

Blind Cleaning

Specialists Clean & repair of all styles of window blinds domestic & commercial. New blind sales.

0800 8899 99 www.blindcleaning.co.nz info@blindcleaning.co.nz

5 / 301a Blenheim Rd (Driveway next to Hubbers carpark)

BRICK & BLOCK new work, repairs, free quotes, ph Bruce 028 406 8226 BUILDER Exp in all aspects of building works, home renovations & extensions, property repairs. Free quote. Ph Stuart 0274 661058 BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067. BUILDER Qualified, licenced and insured, bathroom renovations, decks and fences, all building work, ph Josh 020 400 96143 www.jmhbuilders.co.nz

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CARPET & VINYL LAYINg Repairs, uplifting, relaying, restretching, E mail jflattery@xtra. co.nz, ph 0800 003 181 or 027 2407416 CLEANINg Home cleaning service. Fussy, thorough and reliable. Ph 325-3426 evenings or 021 046 2258 CONCRETE Decopave Ltd, Canterbury owned & operated for over 10 years, competitive rates, full excavation, coloured, exposed, stamped, call Paul 027 322 6119 CONCRETE IMPRESSIONS LTD Call us for a free quote for all your driveway, path & patio needs - Concrete, Asphalt & Landscaping. Excavation & placings, power washing service, acid wash & reseal and fencing. Please call Jason Fisher on 022 075 9310 ELECTRICIAN Registered, electrical installation and repairs, Gorbie Electrical, ph 021 026 73375 or 03 322 4209 ELECTRICIAN Prompt & reliable registered electrician with 24 years experience for all residential and commercial work, new housing and switch board replacements Phone Chris 027 516 0669 ELECTRICIAN Available, 30 years experience, immediate start, competitive rate, ph Brian 027 433 9548 FENCINg All styles and shapes, gates, wooden, ph Mark 027 331-3223 HANDYMAN No job too big or small. Good rates. Call 020 410 67205 HANDYDAN One call does it all. General Handyman Decking Fencing Spouting Cleans, Concrete Paths, Patios & Driveways, Repairs and Replacements Renovations Painting Gardening Full Cleaning Services Project Managing Ph Dan Today O22 600 7738 HANDYMAN You name it, I’ll probably do it. Competitive rate. Ph Gordon 0274 851 897 or 960-1961

KITCHEN JOINER available for new kitchens, alterations & all your cabinetry needs. Ph Hamish 021 049 6164 LANDSCAPINg Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, Decking, Fencing. Kanga & small digger services. Check out Squire Landscaping on facebook. FREE QUOTES. Ph Arthur 347-8796, 027 220-7014 Edwin 027 2207154 OVEN CLEANINg Professional cleans $50.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025 PAINTER Available, All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 3350265 PLASTERINg - FINNS PLASTERING Services - alterations, renovations, cracks, holes, skim coating and coveing. 24 yrs exp, no job too small. Canty born & bred. Ph 022 087 4351

TREES BIg OR SMALL tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph Trees Big or Small, for a free quote, 021 061 4783 TREES & HEDgES cut down or trimmed, shrubs and rubbish removal, section clearing, ph 022 609 2176 for a free quote WATERBLASTINg Quick service, great rates Call Bret 02041067205 WINDOW CLEANINg Average 3 brm house inside or out $40. Both $70 Phone Trevor 344-2170

AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 ALL Old China, Crystal, Ornaments, Vases, Cutlery etc. Raewyn Hill Phone 360-0951 ANY lp’s by Bari and the Breakaways, Librettos, Rayders, Pleazers, Mantis, Merseymen. Top prices paid by collector ph 027 516 2268 BUYING Now, Royal Albert, Royal Doulton, all old china, crystal, antiques, estate lots. For best prices and free inspection call Academy Antiques. Phone 349-4229 GOOD stuff wanted. Whiteware, freezers etc, good quality furniture, antiques, curios, collectables. Anything considered. Cash paid. Ph Dave 960-8440, 027 66 22 116 MILITARIA Any country, firearms, uniforms, badges, medals, memoribilia, WW2 or earlier ph 338-9931 STAMP, Postcard & coin collections. Ph 021 138 8949 or 03 428-6587 TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

PLUMBER A Top Plumbing job complete at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed Phone Brian 960-7673 or 021-112-3492

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TELEMARKETERS We require 2 enthusiastic and experienced Telemarketers with a mature outlook to work as appointment makers from our Avonhead office. Earn up to $40.00 per hour with a starting hourly rate of $20.00 per hour plus generous bonuses paid weekly! Hours of work 5.00pm8.30pm Monday-Thursday. Perfect for University Students or people who want to do some part time work and be well paid for their efforts. Immediate start available. Please phone 365 1759 to arrange an interview.

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127, 101 & 120

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

KAREPA HOLDINGS LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, The Manager Misceo Cafe & Bar, PO Box 29005, Fendalton Christchurch 8540), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal and variation of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 251 Clyde Road known as MISCEO CAFE. 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: INSIDE AREAS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 12.30AM THE FOLLOWING DAY. OUTSIDE AREAS: (RMA 20013599) SUNDAY TO WEDNESDAY 8.00AM TO 10.00PM. THURSDAY TO SATURDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM. VARIATION SOUGHT: TO REMOVE SUPERVISED DESIGNATION FROM EVERY BAR TO BEING UNDESIGNATED ENTIRE PREMISE. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the 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 29 June 2017.

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101 MEDITERRANEAN FOODS SOUTH ISLAND LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, The Manager, PO Box 22358, Christchurch), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW and OFFLICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 322 Tuam Street known as THE MEDITERRANEAN FOOD CO. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE RESTAURANT CLASS 3 AND OFF-LICENCE gROCERy. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: ON LICENCE: MONDAy TO SUNDAy 8.00AM TO 11.00PM. OFF LICENCE: MONDAy TO SUNDAy 8.00AM TO 6.00PM. 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 29 June, 2017.

FERRYMEAD GOLF LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 55 Eastwood Rise, Waimairi, 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 50 Ferrymead Park Drive known as FERRYMEAD EVENTS CENTRE. 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 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, 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 29 June, 2017.

CITYWIDE ENTERPRISES LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Ms Gina Parker Citywide Enterprises Limited, PO Box 19709, Woolston Christchurch 8241), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of OFF-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 342 Lincoln Road known as CITYWIDE FLORIST. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: OFF-LICENCE REMOTE SALES. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 6.00PM. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the 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 only publication of this notice.

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101 VIECELI HOSPITALITY LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 6 Inwoods Road, Christchurch 8083), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of OFF-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 6 Inwoods Road known as HENRYS PARKLANDS. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: OFF-LICENCE LIQUOR STORE. 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, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the 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 29 June 2017.

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

TENNIS CANTERBURY REGION INCORPORATED, (THE SECRETARY, Hamish Cain, PO Box 26069, North Avon, Christchurch 8148), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of CLUB LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 111 Woodham Road known as TENNIS CANTERBURY.

THE EVIL GENIUS COMPANY LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 2/1091 Ferry Road, Christchurch 8023), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 2/1091 Ferry Road known as THE EVIL GENIUS BAR & LAIR.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: CLUB LICENCE CLASS 2 The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 4.00PM TO 10.00PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 12.00 MIDDAY TO 10.00PM This application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154.

NORTHLANDS (0508-446-987) CARS 3 (G) Thu-Fri 10:20, 12:50PM SaT-Sun 10:00, 11:20, 1:50PM Mon-Wed 10:10, 12:40, 3:20PM CHURCHILL (PG) Thu-Fri 10:30, 3:20PM SaT-Wed 10:30aM DESPICABLE ME 3 (PG)• Thu-Fri 11:20, 1:30, 3:40, 5:50PM SaT-Sun 10:10, 11:40, 1:00, 3:40, 5:50PM Mon-Tue 9:50, 12:00, 1:10, 2:05, 4:10, 5:50PM Wed 9:40, 11:50, 1:10, 1:55, 3:55, 5:50PM DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: LONG HAUL (PG)• Thu-Fri 11:00, 3:30PM SaT-Sun 1:10, 3:30PM Mon-Tue 10:50, 1:00, 3:30PM Wed 10:50, 1:00PM MY COUSIN RACHEL (PG) Thu-Fri 10:00, 1:10, 5:40PM SaT-Wed 6:20PM SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING (M) • Thu-Fri 10:40, 12:20, 2:00, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00, 8:00, 8:50PM SaT-Sun 10:20, 12:20, 2:00, 3:10, 5:00, 6:00, 8:00, 8:50PM Mon-Tue 10:00, 11:00, 12:50, 1:50, 3:40, 5:00, 6:10, 8:00, 8:50PM Wed 10:00, 11:00, 12:50, 2:00, 3:40, 5:00, 8:00, 8:50PM THE HOUSE (R16)• Thu-Fri 1:00, 3:50, 6:40, 8:40PM SaT-Sun 12:50, 4:15, 6:30, 8:30PM Mon-Tue 3:40, 6:30, 8:30PM Wed 3:30, 6:30, 8:30PM THE VILLAINESS (R16) Thu-Sun 9:10PM Mon-Wed 9:15PM TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT (M) Thu-Fri 6:10, 8:10PM SaT 3:00, 6:10, 8:10PM Sun 6:10, 8:10PM Mon-Wed 6:00, 8:10PM WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES (M)• Wed 3:10, 6:00, 9:00PM WONDER WOMAN (M) Thu-Fri 8:20PM SaT 9:00PM Sun 3:00, 9:00PM Mon-Tue 9:00PM THE MUMMY M - SUPERNATURAL THEMES AND VIOLENCE. ROUGH NIGHT R16 - VIOLENCE, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE, DRUG USE, SEX SCENES & CONTENT THAT MAY DISTURB. DESPICABLE ME 3 PG - VIOLENCE. WONDER WOMAN M - VIOLENCE. CHURCHILL PG. CARS 3 G. TRANSFORMERS: THE LAST KNIGHT M - VIOLENCE AND OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE. GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 M VIOLENCE. MY COUSIN RACHEL PG - VIOLENCE AND COURSE LANGUAGE. ALL EYEZ ON ME R16 VIOLENCE, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE, DRUG USE & SEXUAL MATERIAL. THE HOUSE R16 -VIOLENCE, SEXUAL REFERENCES, OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE & DRUG USE. WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES M. THE VILLAINESS R16. DIARY OF A WIMPY KID: LONG HAUL PG - COARSE LANGUAGE. CHURCHILL PG. SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING M.

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RECENT Club Elections has seen long term Club President Caroline Kellaway step down after an impressive 25 years in office. Working Men’s Clubs were traditionally male domains that women were not allowed to join. It was not until the late 80's that rules changed and women were allowed to join Clubs and permitted access to the main drinking bars. Women as Board Members , in particular Club President, was unheard of. That was until 1992 when Caroline Kellaway was appointed President of the Woolston WMC, making her NZ’s first ever female president of a Chartered Club. During her extensive time in office Caroline has worked tirelessly to get the Club to the where it is now. “Keeping the Club spirit alive has always been my main goal, especially following the earthquakes,” said Caroline. “We’re community minded and lost many members through red zoning.

We still contend with bad roads. I’ve worked long and hard to make sure we get things upgraded for our members. I’m pleased to step down with the Club refurbished and a new restaurant.” Aside from decades of devoted involvement with the Woolston Club, Caroline’s resume includes VicePresident of Clubs NZ; Chairperson of Clubs NZ Sports Council; a member of the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board; and is a Justice of the Peace. She has also held roles as a judicial bench JP and NZ Prison Visiting Justice. In 2008 she was awarded an ONZM for services in the community. Caroline says she will remain strongly involved with the Club and has already started her next project compiling and recording the Woolston Club’s history. Former Vice President Ian Brook has been appointed new Club Present. The Woolston Club 43 Hargood Street, Woolston Phone 03 389 7039 www.woolstonclub.co.nz

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BARETTA: Friday 7.30pm Nick Lee; 10.30pm - DJ Phase. Saturday 9pm - DJ Double Header feat. 10a & Mike Jonz. BECKS SOUTHERN ALEHOUSE: Saturday 9.30pm Level 6. BILL'S BAR: Thursday & Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke. BISHOP BROTHERS PUBLIC HOUSE: Sunday 3pm - Rusila. BLACK HORSE: Saturday Luke Karaoke. BLUE SMOKE: Friday 8.30pm - The Wedding Present (UK), tickets $48+bf at UTR. Saturday 8.30pm - Theia, tickets $32+bf at ticketmaster.

Justin Maclaren - AutoMatic 80's Live (aka Amez Amez) plays The Foundary on Saturday night.

GBC (GARDEN BAR CAFE): Friday 6pm - Vintage Blue. HORNBY WMC: Friday 7pm Jo’s Karaoke. Saturday 4.30pm Barross; 8pm - Drama Queens.

BROUGHAM: Saturday 8pm Jenlin’s Karaoke.

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CARLTON: Thursday 9pm HeadRush. Friday 10pm Assembly Required. Saturday 10.30pm - Flat City Brotherhood. Sunday 4.30pm Quiz. Monday 5pm - Marcel. Tuesday 6pm - Open Mic Night. Wednesday 8.30pm - Assembly Required.

JANES BAR: Saturday - Live music. Sunday - Live blues. Wednesday - Open Mic Night.

CASA PUBLICA: Friday 9pm DJ Maestro B. Saturday 9pm DJ Paul McKessar. CHRISTCHURCH CASINO: Friday 7pm - Natalie Elms; 10.15pm - TJ. Saturday 4.30pm Steve & Andy; 9.15pm Everlong. Sunday 5.30pm Lonesome Sue. CHRISTCHURCH FOLK MUSIC, IRISH SOCIETY HALL: Sunday 7.30pm - Naomi Ferguson & Alex van den Broek, members $10, non $15. CLADDAGH IRISH PUB, FERRYMEAD: Thursday Open mic. Saturday - Live music. COASTERS TAVERN: Saturday 8.30pm - Live music. Sunday 5pm - Live music. DARKROOM: Thursday Daniel Madill ‘Bake the Snake’ EP release Friday - Black Science (AK); Brian Tamaki & the Kool Aid Kids; The Salad Boys. Saturday - Decimated King; Deathcall; Grief; Voice of the Black Pharaoh. DUX CENTRAL: Friday 5pm Emerson; 9pm - Aleon. Saturday 2pm - Sefaar; 9.30pm - Big Rig. Sunday 2pm - Sunday Jazz Sessions. EMPIRE: Thursday 9pm - DJ Oh One Eight. Friday 10pm DJ Sippy. Saturday 10pm - DJ. FINNEGANS PREBBLETON TAVERN: Friday - Trad Jam Session.

ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL: Thursday 11am - Over the Top. Tickets @ticketek.

MACKENZIES BAR: Thursday 7pm - Jam Session. Friday Stoutfellows. Saturday - 12 Gauge. Wednesday - Karaoke. MAK TAVERN: Friday 9pm Sign of the Firebird. Saturday 9pm - Mammoth. Sunday 3pm Misfitz. MICKY FINNS: Thursday 8pm - Flat City Brotherhood. Friday 10pm - The Misfitz. Saturday 10pm - The Elevators. OAK N FERRY, WOOLSTON: Friday - Mammoth jamming with Chris Grey. PIERSIDE CAFE & BAR: Friday 9pm - Karaoke with Sharkey. Saturday 9pm - Chillers. RICHMOND WMC: Friday 7pm - Robbie Drew. Sunday 3pm - I Alone. ROCKSTAR PIZZA: Thursday 9pm - Karaoke. Friday 10pm Live music. Saturday 10pm Live music. Sunday 8pm Home Grown. SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND, ALVARADOS MEXICAN CANTINA: Thursday 7pm - Shiloh Bromley, Phil Doublet, Lana Doublet, free. SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE, FERRYMEAD: Friday 8pm Bite the Bullet. STOCK XCHANGE, SHIRLEY: Friday 7pm - DV8. SULLIVANS IRISH PUB: Thursday 7.30pm - Boiling Billy. Friday 9pm - Topia. Saturday 9pm - Dateless n Desperate RockBand. Tuesday 7.30pm Topia. Wednesday 7.30pm Willie McArthur.

TEMPS BAR: Friday 8.30pm No Secrets. Saturday 9.15pm Distorted Kiwis. Tuesday 7pm Jam Session (gear provided). THAI CHEFS, SUKHU TIGER: Thursday to Wednesday 9pm - Resident DJ & Karaoke. THE BOG: Thursday 10pm Brendan Gregg. Friday 5pm Bobby Lee; 11pm - Corner Sounds. Saturday 11pm - Good Company. Sunday 5.30pm Black Velvet acoustic. Tuesday 7.30pm - The Jameson Session. Wednesday 8pm - Star of the Bar. THE CRAIC IRISH BAR: Thursday - Willie McArthur. Friday - Eddie Simon. Saturday Shameless Few. Wednesday Karaoke with DJ Chick. THE CUBAN: Thursday 9pm Antony Pickard. Friday 9pm Antony Pickard. Saturday 8.30pm - Nick Lee. THE FITZ: Friday - Six Left Standing Saturday - Wired. THE FOUNDARY, UCSA: Saturday 8pm - AutoMatic 80's Live (aka Amez Amez) feat. Justin Maclaren; Pearl Runga; Clint Harris; Bobby Kennedy; Aubrey Tupai, with support DJ Dwight. Tickets $25+bf at Dash. Door sales $30. THE MILLER: Friday 9pm Flat City Brotherhood. Saturday 9.30pm - Absolut. Wednesday 8pm - Karaoke with Lance. THE WAVE BAR: Thursday 8.30pm - Karaoke. Friday 8.30pm - DJ. TREVINOS: Friday - Fat Stallions. Saturday 9.30pm Reckless duo. TWISTED HOP: Friday 7.30pm - Willie McArthur. WOOLSTON CLUB: Saturday 7.30pm - Des Newton. WUNDERBAR, LYTTELTON: Tuesday 7pm - Open mic.

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THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, 9AM-9PM ICE SKATING IN CATHEDRAL SQUARE Experience the magic of a winter wonderland in the heart of Christchurch. Enjoy the thrill of skating inside a giant snow globe while snowflakes tumble around you. $20/$15 Cathedral Square THURSDAY, 7.30PM GENERATIONAL ASTROLOGY Julia Tarnawsky presents a talk titled Generational Astrology – Compass and Anchor? It looks at questions like what millennials might have in common. All welcome, koha appreciated. Phone 027 222 4324 for more information. WEA, 59 Gloucester St THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, 10AM-5PM TREASURE HUNT X marks the spot – go along to the Air Force Museum of New Zealand and help them find the missing piece of the puzzle. Use your map reading skills to discover and collect the clues as you explore the museum. Once you’re finished, go back to the welcome desk and collect your well-earned prize. For children aged six to 10, $6 per child. 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram FRIDAY, 11AM-9PM STREET FOOD MARKET

The food market will be rocking its socks off again this Friday. With more than 20 food vendors to choose from and the best international street food in town, you can be sure of a great meal. There’s live music and a great atmosphere. Cathedral Square SATURDAY, 10AM-NOON WINTER PRUNING WORKSHOP This is a practical, hands-on event where you can have a go at pruning roses, hydrangeas and camellias. Please bring secateurs, methylated spirits and rags for hygiene. The cost will be $10 with morning tea provided. Phone 366 6937 or email office@chsgardens. co.nz for more information Tomnahurich, 20 Longstaffs Rd

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LAF BIRTHDAY CABARET Welcome to a night of birthday surprises from the team at the Lyttelton Arts Factory. Unwrap an evening of your favourite performances, plus a few new birthday treats. Join MC Lizzie Tollemache and her specially gift-wrapped circus, music and comedy performers to celebrate one year of the LAF. Lyttelton Arts Factory, Oxford St SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 7.30-9PM KIDS FEST: UNDER THE STARS Explore the universe at the Canterbury Astronomical

NEW BRIGHTON MARKET Saturday, 10am-2pm New Brighton Pedestrian Mall

LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St

MT PLEASANT MARKET Saturday, 9.30am-12.30pm McCormacks Bay Rd

OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET Sundays, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce

Society’s observatory in West Melton. Members of the society will be on hand to help unlock the secrets of the night sky through the wide range of telescopes at the observatory. A weather status update will be posted every night by 6.30pm on the society website – www.cas.org. nz. Be sure to check there before travelling to the observatory, which is around 30 minutes drive from Christchurch. Bookings are essential. $10/$7 Canterbury Astronomical Society, 218 Bells Rd SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 10AM-4.30PM FERRYMEAD HERITAGE PARK With school holidays upon us, now is the time to take advantage of the winter price drop at Ferrymead Park. Admissions are now half price from July to September. The tram is running both days this weekend. Afterwards, enjoy the warmth and atmosphere in the new Community Chapel Cafe. $10/$7.50 50 Ferrymead Park Dr

SUNDAY, 9.30AM-NOON LEGO CONTEST It’s time for the annual Ferrymead Rotary Lego Contest. Embrace the school holidays and put your brick building skills to the test. The competition is open to teams of three or individuals and there are different categories for different age groups. There are prizes for best model copied from a design, and best original design. Email Roger Chapman on chapsr@hotmail.co.nz or phone 027 511 7440 for more information. Heathcote Valley School SUNDAY 2-3PM BRAGGADOCIOUS! Braggadocious is infectiously fun, unapologetically silly and explosively entertaining. They’ve pitched the tent, and tuned the guitar. The dinosaurs are ready – now they just need you. An improvised theatrical sit-com with dinosaurs set in a cubby in the heart of the city. For audiences of all ages. 2 Worcester Boulevard

SATURDAY, 7.30 MAINLAND BIG BAND Get out of the cold with this winter warmer, the Mainland Big Band will put on a show. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to bust some of your best moves out on the dance floor. The band will be playing all its usual dance favourites but with a special focus on music from the 1960s and 70s. Tickets cost $10 and can be purchased at the door on the night. Cashmere Club, 88 Hunter Tce SATURDAY, 7.30PM

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