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Chch’s Labour MPs will ‘benefit’ By Bridget Rutherford and Gabrielle Stuart POLITICAL scientist Bronwyn Hayward is predicting Labour’s Christchurch candidates will benefit at the polls from the party’s crisis. The Canterbury University associate professor said the change in Labour leadership from Andrew Little to Jacinda Ardern would strengthen not weaken Labour as they go into the September 23 general election. “It’s the best thing Labour could have done. They had nothing to lose.” Bronwyn Dr Hayward, Hayward who yesterday was in Wellington for a democracy conference said: “It’s amazing the energy from people who just feel this is a chance for new ideas. I haven’t seen a shift like this since 1984 when Rogernomics came in.” National has been in Government since 2008. Labour started to lose its traditional grip on the city in the 2011 election when National took Christchurch Central. Labour failed to take it back three years later. The party’s support in recent polls dropped to 24 per cent, its lowest in more than 20 years. •Turn to page 6

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GAME ON. Just months ago, September’s election looked like being a cliff hanger. The mercurial John Key was gone and there appeared to be a mood for change after National’s lengthy time at the helm. That all changed this week when polls showed Labour nose diving and more crisis with Andrew Little stepping aside. But political scientist Bronwyn Hayward sees it differently. On page 1 today, she says the changes will breathe new life into Labour’s campaign. She might be right. Congratulations to evergreen Chris Johnson, who has just won his second jockey’s premiership. Johnson has had his ups and downs over the years and for a time was out of the saddle. But there has never been any doubt about his riding skills, which is why he is called the Magic Man. Today we look back on his season on page 36, and sports reporter Gordon Findlater previews the weekend’s club rugby league preliminary final. Go the Keas! – Barry Clarke

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This week in history saw a Royal Charter on July 31, 1856, making Christchurch New Zealand’s first city. On August 1, 1929, the Lyttelton Times was re-named Christchurch Times. It later became the Christchurch Star then The Star. On the same day in 1975 severe nor’west gales caused serious damage throughout the city and province. Winds gusted to 172km/h (107mph). There were more than 250 injuries in Canterbury, and many forests were devastated. On August 4, 1878, a severe snowstorm swept over the South Island. On August 4, 1923, the railway to the West Coast was opened. On August 6, 1867, the John Robert Godley statue (right) was unveiled, it was New Zealand’s first public statue.

Roses in bloom and daffodils lining the riverbanks in August? No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks – something unusual is happening at the Botanic Gardens. The normally dormant winter flower beds are bursting with colour, the roses are still blooming, and daffodils feature on the riverbanks. Gardens collection curator David Barwick said because there had been no decent frosts or cold weather, the plants were confused. “They’re either skipping into spring growth early or they never stopped growing at all.”

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By Gabrielle Stuart WOULD YOU pay $10,000 for a dinner with Prime Minister Bill English, or with Winston Peters? Two Cantabrians did last week, for a good cause – to help teenager Maddie Collins get a life-saving kidney transplant in the United States. One was Chesters Plumbing manager Ben Bloy, who paid $10,000 for pre-dinner drinks and dinner at Parliament buildings with Bill English and Selwyn MP Amy Adams. He said Maddie’s story had “touched a chord” for him, as his own daughter was a similar age. But he also wanted the chance to speak with the prime minister about how difficult things had been for small businesses in Christchurch since the earthquakes. He planned to ask Mr English to make more investment in Christchurch, he said. “We need investment in our city. The anchor projects need to get going, because some businesses are really struggling,” he said. He said it was a lot to pay for a dinner, but he said Maddie’s story had inspired him and he wanted to help. “We get caught up with stupid things going on in our lives, our ‘first world problems’ with potholes and things, but here’s someone living with no kidneys,” he said. Another Christchurch man, who did not want to be named, paid $10,000 for a dinner at Parliament with Mr Peters. He was not a NZ First voter, but said he thought Mr Peters would be an “interesting character” to talk with. He said he knew Maddie’s family, and

MELBOURNE CUP IN CITY The 18-carat gold Emirates Melbourne Cup is coming to Christchurch tomorrow. At 10am it will be at St Thomas’ of Canterbury College before heading to The Atrium on the corner of Colombo and High Sts at noon for two hours. It will be at Rannerdale Veterans Village at 2.30pm before going to Riccarton Park. The cup is visiting with racing legend Scott Seamer as part of its 15th annual tour of Australia and New Zealand. Bill English

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Max, Bella top dog names By Bridget Rutherford THOUGH MAX is the most popular male dog name in Christchurch, this Max isn’t actually a boy. Owner Margot Fluitsma said when they brought the mixed-breed puppy home from the pound 14 years ago, the family was told she was a he. “We took her to get her business done and the vet told us she was a girl.” Miss Fluitsma said they already liked the name so stuck with it. “I think we named her before we got to the car.” City council figures show there were 426 registered dogs named Max, nine of which are females. That made it the second most popular dog name in the city. The most popular overall dog name was Bella, with 579 registered, making it the most favoured name for female pooches. The top five female names were Bella, Poppy, Molly, Ruby and Rosie, while the top male names were Max, Charlie, Jack, Toby and Buddy.

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Overall, Bella, Max, Baxter. Miss Fluitsma said Poppy, Charlie, Molly, Max was a good name Ruby, Jack, Rosie, Toby and because it was short and Buddy made up the top 10. simple. Like Her Max enjoys Max, some Top five dog names soft-serve ice in Christchurch other dogs cream, walks, and had names •Bella – 579 even a trip to the traditionally •Max – 426 pub on a nice day used for the •Poppy – 411 to sit in the outopposite sex. •Charlie – 404 door area. Two male •Molly – 395 “She’s really loyal dogs were and she’s nice nanamed Daisy, two females tured. She’s never snapped had the name Jack, while at anyone in 14 years. She’s another two were called just lovely.”

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Motorist’s second close call By Andrew King THE MOTORIST who miraculously escaped death when his vehicle rolled more than 500m down a Banks Peninsula hillside is no stranger to near misses. Luke Wigram walked away from the wreck with broken ribs fingers and bruising. “The last thing I remember is being violently thrown around. I expected to die when the car left the road,” he told The Star yesterday. In 1994, Mr Wigram was a student at Tai Poutini Polytechnic in Greymouth. On April 27, his class visited Cave Creek in the Paparoa National Park, and walked onto the platform which would collapse when another class visited the following day, killing 13 students and a Department of Conservation field officer. Said Mr Wigram yesterday: “I remember one of my fellow classmates saying I don’t think it should be shaking like this.” Now Mr Wigram, 39, is counting his lucky stars again. He was driving on Summit Rd in his Ford Focus station wagon, near Little Akaloa, on Friday, when

‘The last thing I remember is being violently thrown around. I expected to die when the car left the road.’ – Luke Wigram

“If I have a guardian angel, it is probably taking a well-deserved break now.” Mr Wigram was discharged from hospital on Tuesday. Senior Constable Tim Johnson said he had never seen a crash like it result in the driver walking away alive. “About 450m off the side of the road was the engine, a further 50m were a couple of wheels wedged into a fence and about 100m down from that was what was left of the car,” he said. “He is incredibly lucky.” •Dangerous intersections, p9

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hail started to fall on light snow on the road. The vehicle slid off the road and started to roll down the hill. All he could do was concentrate on keeping his limbs inside the vehicle, said Mr Wigram. Then he lost consciousness. When he came to, he climbed out of the badly mangled vehicle, sore, but incredibly lucky. He found his cellphone in his pocket and dialled 111.

Said Mr Wigram: “I just stayed on the line with the dispatcher who kept me going. Asking me questions about what injuries I had, could I hear sirens, that sort of thing.” He was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. “There was a general surprise that I could survive the roll down the bank and have few injuries,” he said.

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Decision whether to charge coach may be made tomorrow By Gabrielle Stuart POLICE MAY decide tomorrow if charges will be laid over alleged abuse of a young rugby player by a coach from another team. West Melton under-14.5s coach Amanda Tomlinson has been accused of verbally and physically abusing a Lincoln player after a match early last month. The altercation happened after an incident between the boy and a West Melton player during the match. The Canterbury Rugby Football Union began an investigation last month, but that was put on hold after the police became involved. Senior Sergeant Peter Stills told The Star witnesses were still being interviewed, but a decision about the next step in the case was likely to be made by the end of the week. Tomlinson told The Star last month she grabbed the boy by the collar “so he would look me in the eye,” after he kicked a player from her team in the mouth. CRFU chief executive Nathan Godfrey said the investigation into Tomlinson’s behaviour was on hold, but the incident between the players during the match may be separately investigated.

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Christchurch’s Labour MPs will benefit •From page 1 Christchurch Labour MPs yesterday admitted Mr Little’s departure had been unexpected. But they believe his demise will in fact help them in the polls. “Andrew looked at those numbers and made an assessment of what stability looked like for Labour, and he made that call that it was Jacinda,” Dr Woods said. She said Labour had strong policies on Canterbury issues, including pledges to fund a Christchurch specialist mental health team and put $100m into Rolleston commuter rail, and they would stay the same under the new leadership. But National candidates were equally confident the change would go in their favour. Wigram National candidate David Hiatt said the change reflected badly on Labour’s ability to lead the country. “We’re busy putting up hoardings while Labour is taking theirs down,” he said. Christchurch Central MP Nicky Wagner believed the fact that Ms Ardern was from Waikato and Kelvin Davis, Labour’s

new deputy, from Northland, would have an impact. “From a South Island and Christchurch perspective, it’s unfortunate that both leaders are from Auckland,” she said. Dr Hayward said Ms Ardern and Mr Davis were a “powerful duo”. Ms Ardern had appeal, while Mr Davis had strong connections with the provinces and appealed to Maori and entrepreneurial education, she said. Dr Hayward said the change in party leadership meant there was a real shift making way for fresh ideas and new thinking. That would benefit Labour’s current Christchurch MPs and candidates, she said. “We lost a lot with John Key moving away from National leadership. He was from Christchurch. It was replaced with complacency and business as usual.” Voters would see it as a chance for change, and possibly revisiting plans, such as the blueprint, she said. “People will start thinking that change is possible.”

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Labour’s crisis: What Christchurch Central The leadership change may add more fire to the hotly contested Christchurch Central seat. It was always a Nicky safe Labour seat – Wagner until 2011. That year the race between incumbent Brendon Burns and challenger Nicky Wagner was so close, it was tied on election night. After special votes were counted, Ms Wagner won the seat by 47 votes. In 2014, she increased her margin to a comfortable 2420 votes. Labour candidate Duncan Webb says the leadership crisis has injected interest in the election, and would increase the Christchurch Central 2014 election results •Nicky Wagner, National – 46%, 15,346 votes •Tony Milne, Labour – 39%, 12,926 votes •Party vote: 45% National, 26% Labour, 16% Greens, 7% NZ First

turnout. “What I’m finding is a massive sense of excitement from a whole lot of people who were previously bored by the election,” he said. “That will help Labour and it will help me, because unless people are excited by the election they’re not going to turn out and vote.” Ms Wagner would not be Duncan drawn on the Webb leadership crisis: “Labour’s leadership is a matter for Labour,” she said. But she did comment on their background: The fact Jacinda Ardern was from Waikato and Kelvin Davis from Northland, compared with Bill English’s background in Southland. “From a South Island and Christchurch perspective, it’s unfortunate that both leaders are from Auckland,” she said. Wigram The Labour leadership change has given National candidate David Hiatt a new boost of con-

Wigram 2014 election results: •Megan Woods, Labour – 49%, 14,519 votes •Karl Varley, National – 38%, 11,189 votes •Party vote: 43% National, 29% Labour, 13% Greens, 9% NZ First fidence in a tough battle against incumbent Megan Woods. “We’re busy putting up hoardings while Labour is taking theirs down,” he said yesterday. “This shows they can’t even organise themselves, so I didn’t know how that reflects on their ability to run the country,” he said. Megan But Megan Woods Woods, who is Canterbury Issues spokeswoman for Labour and has held the seat since 2011, said she was more confident after the change. “What Jacinda will do is set this campaign alight,” she said.

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they are saying She said Labour had strong policies around things like health funding and commuter rail in Canterbury, and those policies would stay stable under Ms Ardern’s leadership. Christchurch East National list MP Joanne Hayes herself calls Christchurch East a “red seat” – at the last election she fell more than 4000 votes short of incumbent Poto Williams. But the leadership change had added to her confidence, she said. “I think it’s going to make it an interesting Joanne battle between the Hayes parties on the left, while for me I’m going to carry on with my campaign,” she said. Christchurch East 2014 election results: •Poto Williams, Labour – 48%, 15,221 votes •Jo Hayes, National – 35%, 11,148 votes •Party vote: 40% National, 32% Labour, 13% Greens, 9% NZ First

She said she had spent the last four years meeting local people and working to help them, and she believed that would also up her chances. But Ms Williams believed the change would go in her favour. She said Ms Ardern was already well-known in the area, and had already spoken at several community meetings as deputy leader about issues like health and children’s issues. She believed it could also increase voter Poto Williams turnout. “I think our change has inspired people to vote Labour,” she said. Port Hills Ruth Dyson has been MP in the Port Hills area since 1993, but this year National list MP Nuk Korako has put up a strong challenge. Ms Dyson said the leadership change would give her a stronger edge. “Not just from young people but from older voters, too, I haven’t had a negative response

Port Hills 2014 election results: •Ruth Dyson, Labour – 46%, 18,161 votes •Nuk Korako, National – 41%, 15,933 votes •Party vote: 47% National, 24% Labour, 17% Greens, 7% NZ First yet,” she said. She said Ms Ardern was wellknown and respected in the electorate, and could both keep the Labour caucus united and appeal to voters. “People recognise Andrew Little was working really hard, but he wasn’t making a Ruth Dyson connection with people in the way parties need to,” she said. Mr Korako would not say whether he thought the leadership change would be a positive or negative for his campaign. “For me, all my focus remains completely on my campaign, putting my best foot forward for the people of my electorate, and that won’t change,” he said. •Coverage: Gabrielle Stuart

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Safety barriers fast tracked by estuary By Bridget Rutherford and Sarla Donovan THE INSTALLATION of new safety barriers along a stretch of road that has seen two serious crashes within a year has been brought forward to prevent further accidents. New barriers will be installed along part of Main Rd near Shag Rock this month. They were meant to be done in February. City council transport operations manager Aaron Haymes said the risk of further accidents meant they were fast tracked. In March, Maureen Imrie, 73, died when the vehicle her husband Bruce was driving slammed through the wooden barrier near Shag Rock and plunged into the sea. It came a year after repeat drink driver Sarah Arrow crashed through a nearby barrier in Moncks Bay, badly injuring a pedestrian. Mr Haymes said they could not ignore those accidents. He said permanent barriers were being installed as part of current underground

infrastructure work at the Shag Rock corner. Temporary ones were in place. They would be extended an additional 100m southwards to cover where the fatal crash occurred, at a cost of $60,000, he said. The city council would also do an assessment of a 160m section between the new barrier and the existing concrete barrier south of the site, costing an extra $92,000, he said.

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Most dangerous intersections named By Gabrielle Stuart CHRISTCHURCH intersections are among the most dangerous in New Zealand. The Memorial Ave roundabout near the airport was named fourth highest-risk in the country, one of 12 intersections in Christchurch and Selwyn on the year’s NZ Transport Agency top-100 list. The intersection is currently being upgraded from a roundabout to an overpass, in an effort to make it safer. Also named on the list were three different intersections along Marshland Rd, two on Riccarton Rd and two on Shands Rd.

CHANGES: The intersection of Memorial Ave and Russley Rd, which was named fourth most dangerous in the country, is currently being upgraded to make it safer.

The list, released by the NZTA this week, uses data from crashes between 2006 and last year. The intersections are ranked based on the number of fatal crashes, and crashes which leave people injured. NZTA road safety manager Bruce Richards said the list would be used to prioritise which intersections should be upgraded. People were injured in 30 crashes at the Memorial Ave roundabout over the past 10 years, including four crashes classified as serious. Mr Richards believed that would change once the intersection was upgraded, which is being done as part of the $112 million Russley Rd upgrade. On Marshland Rd, the intersection with Prestons Rd has been upgraded, but there are no plans to change the intersections with Hawkins Rd and Shirley Rd, which ranked 43rd and 73rd on the list. Mr Richards said work on those roads would be considered, but it was made more complicated because work on the Northern Arterial Extension could change how much traffic there was on the roads.

RISKY: Three Marshland Rd intersections made the country’s top 100 most dangerous. Top – Shirley Rd, Middle – Prestons Rd. Bottom – Hawkins Rd.

Greater Christchurch’s most dangerous intersections The NZTA’s latest high-risk intersection rankings, based on crashes where people were injured or killed between 2006 and 2016. •Russley Rd/Memorial Ave – 30 injury crashes – ranked 4th •Shands Rd/Blakes Rd – one fatal crash, nine injury crashes – 10th •Linwood Ave/Aldwins Rd – 31 injury crashes – 22nd •Riccarton Rd/Ilam Rd – 20 injury crashes – 23rd •Main North Rd/QE II Drive – one fatal crash,

35 injury crashes – 26th •Barrington St/Lincoln Rd – one fatal crash, 28 injury crashes - 33rd •Marshland Rd/ Hawkins Rd – 13 injury crashes – 43rd •Shands Rd/Marshs Rd – one fatal crash, six injury crashes – 45th •Moorhouse Ave/ Gasson St – one fatal crash, 21 injury crashes – 49th •Marshland Rd/Prestons Rd – 12 injury crashes – 62nd •Marshland Rd/Shirley Rd – 34 injury crashes – 73rd •Riccarton Rd/Clarence St – 28 injury crashes - 79th

NZ’s top five most dangerous intersections: 1 – Porchester Rd/ Popes Rd, Auckland 2 – Great North Rd/Bullock Track, Auckland 3 – Main North Rd,

Napier 4 – Russley Rd/ Memorial Ave, Christchurch 5 – Telephone Rd/ Holland Rd, Waikato •Shands Rd/Blakes Rd, Selwyn District, is no 10

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Christ’s, Shirley bands in final TWO Christchurch bands will battle it out against the country’s best in the final of this year’s Smokefreerockquest. Christ’s College band Run77 and Shirley Boys’ High School’s Fuzhun will compete at the national final in Auckland on September 2. Run77, made up of Angus Mossman, Robert Rolleston, Henry Phelps, and brothers Angus and George Murray, won the Canterbury final. Fuzhun’s members include Gideon Valavala, Tasipale Valavala, Michael Mose, Loutoa Osai, Temuera Hay, Josh Mosa’ati and Keenan Jarvis. The band won last year’s regional final. Bands from across the country competed in regional competitions from May to early July. The regional finalists then made 12min videos performing their original music. Those videos were judged by a panel made up of New Zealand musicians. Judge and Silver Scroll award-winner, Thomas Oliver, said the music was unique this year. “It’s so good to see some really strong writers ready to make their way into the New Zealand music industry.” The final, where 12 acts will compete for the title, will be held

NEW: The first two stages of a housing development on Welles St will be completed by October.

Apartments ready soon APARTMENTS BEING built on an old factory site in Sydenham will go on sale later this year from $375,000. Fletcher Living is building the Government-led project which will be known as Atlas Quarter on Welles St. The first two stages of the development are due to be completed and available for sale in October. It will have a mixture of one and two-bedroom apartments, along with some three-bedroom terrace housing. One-bedroom apartments will start from $375,000, with the two-bedroom apartments to start at $460,000. The development is part of

the Christchurch Housing Accord, which is an agreement between the city council and Government to boost the housing supply. The site, between Colombo and Manchester Sts, was owned by property developer David Henderson. He sold it to the city council in 2008, which then sold to the Crown. Another of Mr Henderson’s former properties, the old Sydenham School site on Colombo St, is being developed into housing under the accord as well. Atlas Quarter will have 109 townhouses and apartments, as well as ground floor shops. There would be a shared courtyard in the middle.

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Major upgrade to Russley Road/Memorial Avenue intersection The Russley Road/Memorial Avenue temporary roundabout will be removed in early August and replaced with a new intersection with traffic lights. New road signage People travelling through the intersection will need to pay close attention to the new signage to ensure their vehicle is in the right lane. Please be courteous to other drivers who will also be getting used to the change.

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The permanent change means traffic will be able to travel to and from Christchurch International Airport, under the new Gateway Bridge, for the first time. It will also allow the project team to complete the new road on top of the bridge, bringing them a step closer to completing the upgrade.

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Flood response better than fire But residents want solution By Bridget Rutherford BETTER communication was the key improvement during last month’s flood response, the city council says. City council emergency operations centre controller Mary Richardson said they were criticised for poor communication during the Port Hills fire, and learned from that. She said this time around, its communication and public information practices worked “exceptionally Mary Richardson well”. There were short, regular updates with key facts throughout last month’s flooding, particularly before it started on July 21, she said. A small team managed the rostering and tasked staff well, so there was no confusion, she said. Ms Richardson said another improvement was an online

WET: The Heathcote River burst its banks in Beckenham during the flooding. PHOTO: SARAH WEBBER PHOTOGRAPHY

registration process on the city council’s website that allowed people to receive regular updates and let the city council know if they had been evacuated. She said they started the process immediately during the floods, whereas during the fire, it began too late. “We used this to regularly communicate during the event.” Ms Richardson said if people registered on the city council

website, it could then ask what help they needed. During the Port Hills fire, evacuated residents received mixed messages about cordons. At one stage, Civil Defence told media 40 homes had been destroyed before later correcting that figure to three due to “misinformation”. Mayor Lianne Dalziel said while many were concerned about the city council’s flood protection programme, a lot of

residents were “overwhelmingly complimentary” about the response. Southshore Residents Association chairman Bill Simpson said communication had always been good, but the stopbank infrastructure was not there to protect the area from flooding. “The decision-making should have been done two, three or four years ago,” Mr Simpson said. “That’s why residents get so angry. They know what needs to be done and what will happen if it’s not. And that’s exactly what happened.” The city council is preparing a report on the feasibility of a proposal for estuary edge protection. City councillor Yani Johanson, whose Linwood Ward suffered a lot of the brunt of the flooding, said the registration process was a huge improvement from the fire. City councillor Raf Manji said the information processes were “much better”. “The more information you give people, the better they feel. So I think there’s been a big improvement.”

Port Hills blaze a lesson during flooding By Bridget Rutherford MAYOR LIANNE Dalziel called an early state of emergency during the recent floods because of learnings from the Port Hills fire. Ms Dalziel made the announcement on July 22 at about 11.20am after relentless rain caused widespread flooding. It was called a “precautionary approach” because of river level rises due that afternoon, Ms Dalziel said. “As it turned out this was the right call because we had all agencies and systems in place to support and evacuate residents when the flooding occurred.” When asked if the state of emergency was called early because of criticism and learnings received during the Port Hills fire, Ms Dalziel said “yes”. By the time the state of emergency was called on February 15 during the fire, it had burned for two days, causing hundreds to evacuate their homes. Many said it came too late. Two separate fires started on Marleys Hill and Lansdowne on February 13. By February 15, a wind shift caused the fires to merge. Police say the Marleys Hill fire was suspicious.

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Keeping the peace while others go PREVENTION: Senior Sergeant Gordon Spite said the Police Support Unit works alongside the University of Canterbury Students’ Association to help run events and The Foundry. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

The Star continues its series on the work police in Canterbury are doing on crime prevention, heading off trouble before it starts. Bridget Rutherford reports on the Police Support Unit IT’S 6PM on a Friday. After-work drinks have begun, university students are prepping for parties, and everyone is excited the weekend has arrived. But as the rest of the city kicks back, the Police Support Unit goes into overdrive. The unit deals with keeping the public order, major event policing, monitoring licensed premises, and supporting other police units when needed. Senior Sergeant Gordon Spite, who is in charge of the unit’s 21 staff, said in the areas they covered, alcohol played a significant role. Most Friday and Saturday nights, the unit is called to multiple parties – many of which are hosted by university students in Riccarton and Ilam. While many are random callouts, police already know some are happening. With the launch of the Good One website in 2014, people are now able to give police a headsup and, in turn, police can give

them some words of wisdom before the party. A host can go onto the website and register their party, along with the address, time and date, and their name and phone number. The police District Command Centre is then notified and an email is sent to the host with tips for keeping the party under control. A “risk assessment” is done based on the number of people attending and the demographic. “If there were 20 people we wouldn’t worry, but if there were 250 people, we’d be a little concerned about that,” Senior Sergeant Spite said. He said police don’t want to ruin parties. It takes about two hours to shut one down, with up to 20 staff. “We’re taking staff away from stuff they should be at.” After they start at 6pm, the unit will visit or drive past the party addresses to make sure everything is running smoothly.

If needed, officers can go inside and ask if the host needs any assistance. Once they’ve visited, it’s rare for them to go back a second time, Senior Sergeant Spite said. “The spin-offs have been great. There’s less police time spent dealing with these sorts of incidents, less victimisation and less offending,” he said. “It appeals to people’s innate

desire to do the right thing.” The statistics speak for themselves. Last year, the unit attended 825 parties, made up of about 64,000 people. Between 2015 and 2016, there had been a 54 per cent reduction in disorder, 44 per cent reduction in assaults, 27 per cent reduction in damage, and a 22 per cent reduction in noise.

Senior Sergeant Spite said often hosts could be naive, or unaware of how quickly things could get out of control. Social media did not help. But he said not everyone was receptive to Good One, and would not register. Often those were the ones that needed to be shut down. And at times, it could get “ugly”. The unit has formation, baton and shield training half a day each week. Protective gear, such as helmets, are always on hand. “I hear people say it incites the crowd if you wear protective equipment. But I see it like a builder going into the building site. If a bottle flies, my guys are going to put on helmets. I can’t afford to have injured staff,” Senior Sergeant Spite said. “We just have to make that assessment on the night.”

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out and have fun at the weekend Senior Sergeant Spite said it was common for bottles to be thrown at officers. He had been hit himself. Often the problematic parties were attended by the same people, many of them under-18. Officers recognised them because they had caused trouble previously. When it came to major events, such as sports fixtures, Cup and Show Week, and concerts, intoxication was a problem. But the key was to make sure those people didn’t get in the gate. “If in doubt, keep them out,” Senior Sergeant Spite said. “The problem at the door is multiplied by 10 the moment you let them in the door.” But over the last four years he had been in charge of the unit, there had been a huge improvement, he said. “We’ve seen really good improvements in the way the events are being run. The operators are doing alcohol management plans and planning for contingencies.” The role of police in the unit is to watch over the event cordon and just the presence of officers can help prevent trouble. Traditionally, cricket matches

Improvement at parties from 2015 to 2016 •54 per cent reduction in disorder •44 per cent reduction in assaults •27 per cent reduction in damage •22 per cent reduction in noise had been problematic because people were sitting drinking in the sun all day. But Senior Sergeant Spite said that had changed since Hagley Oval was established. “That cricket ground is awesome. It’s the environment, it’s family-focused. It has a huge impact on the behaviour of people.” He said they liked to look at the crowd’s behaviour as a whole at each event. One drunk person being kicked out did not put a dampener on a good event, he said. Each event is policed, based on what it is. For example, they would put more staff on a rugby match that was between higher ranked teams, Senior Sergeant Spite said. Some musicians playing concerts could be “perceived as higher risk”, he said.

FRIENDLY: Traditionally cricket matches have been problematic for police, but the “family-focussed” environment at Hagley Oval has improved behaviour.

“Somebody like Elton John is not going to attract problems.” The unit also does a lot of work with universities when planning for particular events, such as Canterbury’s Tea Party, and Lincoln’s Garden Party to make sure they run smoothly. “The event itself is not the problem, the real risk is before.” The unit also collaborates on all student association events, and works with the University of Canterbury Students’

Association to run The Foundry. The unit’s 21 officers are some of the most recognised faces in police, Senior Sergeant Spite said. That’s because they walk the beat. They are out talking to people during the day, and are monitoring behaviour during the night, particularly on the weekends. The earthquakes have had a big impact. Because bars are now spread out, congregations of people are rare.

Senior Sergeant Spite said when he walked the beat before the quakes, the intersection of Colombo and Hereford Sts was a hot spot for fighting and indecent behaviour. “Everyone would converge on that corner because they would be going for a feed. There were all these different groups and just this constant clash and the place just looked like a bomb zone.” But now, officers had to drive to where the bars were, rather than covering the central city on foot. “One of our biggest concerns is people not sticking together in town.” Officers were out patrolling making sure those people got home safely, he said. “The weather has a huge affect on public order. If it’s raining, we won’t be particularly busy outside.” At times, the unit was called to help in other areas, like the Port Hills fire and evacuations during the recent flooding. Senior Sergeant Spite said he was happy with his unit’s commitment to keeping people safe. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

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Christchurch festival host Nick Paris (left) has picked his top-10 films to see during the festival. Our Hospitality was number one on the list. The old black and white film

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kicks off Mr Paris said Maudie, a film about Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis was second on the list, followed by Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Loveless, about a failed marriage and the disappearance of a child. Kedi, a lighthearted film about cats in Istanbul, came in third. Other local films to feature at the festival include One Island of Good, a story about the YMCA’s alternative education students

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Director Andrey Zvyagintsev won the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival 2017 for his film Loveless. It is about a failed marriage, and the subsequent disappearance of a child.

TALENTED: The finalists of The Star KidsFilmFest Awards, held at The Piano Centre for Music and The Arts.

High hopes for young filmmakers ASPIRING young filmmakers have shown what they can create as part of The Star KidsFilmFest Filmmaking Competition. During KidsFest, the budding filmmakers had to create, shoot and edit short films. Finalists were then chosen, and on July 22, their creations were featured on the big screen at The Piano Centre for Music and The Arts, and the winners were announced. Joel Graham, 13, was named the overall supreme winner for his animated film A True Hero. He also won best film for the animated category. A True Hero was a humorous short film about helping others, doing chores, and standing up to bullying. The judges were impressed by his animation work

CHUFFED: Star Media sales manager Shane Victor (left) and MC Mulletman hand overall supreme winner Joel Graham his prize. PHOTOS: GILBERT WEALLEANS

and the cleverly constructed story and message. His prize was for What Now to show his short film, a What Now gift pack, half a day on set with Film Canterbury, and an Orana Park family day pass. Jack Robinson, 12, took out the drama category with his short film, The Immortals. Quinn Archer, 11, won the comedy category with How to

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Family photographer explores Christchurch photographer Sarah Webber made world headlines with her photo-shopped images of orca, dolphins and the Loch Ness monster frolicking in a flooded Heathcote River. She talks to Sarla Donovan What was it like to have your photographs go all around the world? It’s incredible. I never imagined that I’d even get a response from the Beckenham community Facebook page. So to have all these people contact me – it was quite surreal. I don’t know how I felt – overwhelmed. How did it come about? I photograph everything – if it’s raining, if it’s flooding, if it’s snowing, I’ll be out there with my camera. When I came home and looked at my photos, I thought they were boring so, just for fun, I put the Loch Ness monster in one of them and posted it to the Beckenham neighbourhood Facebook page. They all just started laughing, and liking, and commenting, and requesting more, more, more. They wanted whales and dolphins so I so did it, purely just to make them smile and laugh. And I was rushing through them, too, it’s not even good photo-shopping, I’m just quickly getting them out. It was just all a bit of fun. Were you surprised that some people thought they were real? Yes, very surprised. I barely took 5min on each photo. If I’d known they were going to go worldwide, I would have taken more time. The BBC did a story on them and the Fox Live Morning Show in Denver, Colorado, did a piece on it and showed my images, so that was

VIRAL PICS: Sarah Webber hit world headlines after her photo-shopped images of orcas, elephants, bears and dolphins in the flooded Heathcote River went viral on social media. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

pretty amazing. How long have you been a photographer? I started getting into photography when my eldest daughter was born in 2010 and then turned professional around 2013. I’d always wanted to do photography at high school (Avonside Girls’ High) but I didn’t want to do seventh form art. I didn’t pursue a degree or qualification because I just wanted to do photography. So that turned me towards other things.

What did you do instead? After high school, I went to teachers college and did a degree in primary school teaching and learning. After some relief teaching, I moved to Brisbane and worked in early childhood over there. I was young, wanted warmer weather and just to do something before I settled down. We were there for four years, then I came home with my partner, now my husband, and started a family. And, of course, with a newborn baby, you just want to take photos of them

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ORCA: A killer whale leaps through the Heathcote River. PHOTOS: SARAH WEBBER PHOTOGRAPHY

for me. I also have to admit that I do enjoy a good sauvignon blanc in the evenings after a long day. Drinking wine can be a hobby right? Are the rest of your family still here in Christchurch? Yes, I am very lucky to have all of my family on both sides living here in Christchurch. Mum and Dad have always been keen photographers so I guess that may have been where my passion for photography stemmed from. Mum takes gorgeous wildlife shots wherever she travels, and lives adjacent to a reserve packed with oodles of native flora and fauna. Where do you head away for family holidays? Family holidays don’t come too often with work commitments. However, we do love a good beach getaway. Our favourite local spot is Okains Bay, which is an old childhood regular. We love the Coromandel and the warmth that the North Island provides, but my ultimate holiday is somewhere tropical with cocktails and nothing much to do other than swim and lounge in the sun.

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the surreal How did you and your husband meet? We met here in Christchurch, quite embarrassingly at a bar. He was doing part-time bar work while studying and I was a teachers college student. Sam’s now a network engineer. How long have you been in your current house? We’ve been here for nearly two years now. When we were looking at this particular house we fell in love with the area but, ultimately, what sold it to us was the gorgeous, large, established backyard. Perfect for the kids and photo opportunities of course. We have no plans to move any time soon. How did you manage during the quakes, was it quite disruptive? The quakes were an awful and an unsettled time for everyone in Christchurch. Our ‘then home’ was right next to the forests and beach and was actually the ultimate portrait photographers back yard. However, there was much devastation to the area, including our street, so we decided to move on. Luckily to another photographers dream

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area – Beckenham – with hills, rivers and reserves. I am primarily an ‘on location’ photographer so I didn’t have to worry about a damaged studio. However, the recent floods flooded our garage where I store my studio equipment –backdrops, lights and flooring for when I do any commercial work or mini studio sessions – so that aspect of my work might have to be put on hold for a little while. Has this experience sparked any new ideas for you – any new projects or plans? I’ve half-jokingly thought about doing those fantasy scenes where there’ll be an elephant and the child is superimposed on the back of the elephant so it looks like it’s going on a safari. I’m not really serious, it’s not personally something I’d add to my portfolio – but if the demand was there. And I’m just going to carry on doing my family portraits. I’ve been selling digitals only but I’ve been wanting to offer heirloom products like albums and folio boxes, so that’s next on the agenda.

MYTHICAL: A stampeding elephant moves through the muddy waters near the Heathcote River.

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Tough few days but we must look ahead IT’S BEEN a tough but invigorating few days for Labour. We saw immense courage from Andrew Little in his decision to stand down as leader. Andrew put the good of the party before himself and made the assessment that Jacinda Ardern was better placed to lead us into September’s election. Andrew worked as hard as is humanly possible for a Labour victory and stepped down because he put the interests of working people and the party first. Jacinda and Kelvin Davis, as

deputy, have stepped up and both have had an immediate and positive effect. They say a week is a long time in politics. Well we have seven-and-a-half of those weeks until the election. In this time we have so much to do, but we have policies, candidates and funds in hand to run an excellent campaign. Jacinda and Kelvin are a powerful leadership team who have the ability to connect with people on a personal level. We know that we have to run

the campaign of our lives. We intend to do just that. As a party, we have huge aspirations for New Zealand. A place where everyone has a roof over their head and meaningful work, where education is free and good ideas flourish, where children live surrounded by

creativity not poverty, and where we build a reputation as world leaders on environmental issues. The good news for us here in Canterbury is that Jacinda and Kelvin understand, just as Andrew did, that Christchurch has to be a continued focus for any

Government. The job is not complete in our recovery and we need to remove the roadblocks allowing us to flourish. Mental health, getting our houses fixed, and making sure there are permanent schools for our children will be front and centre for a Labour government. We will be looking to future and building a city that builds a rail public transport system ready for the 21st-century. •Megan Woods is Labour’s Canterbury spokeswoman

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An end to unfair treatment? THIS WEEK’S decision of the NZ Court of Appeal in favour of the ‘Quake Outcasts’ hopefully brings to an end the unfair treatment applied to people who were ‘red zoned’ and were uninsured on February 22, 2011. Two years ago the Supreme Court ruled the decision to treat these people differently from everyone else in the ‘red zone’ was unlawful. The Government thought it could retrospectively do a recovery plan that continued to discriminate against people who weren’t insured, in spite of the fact that insurance had nothing to do with the zoning of their land. The Government said it was a ‘moral hazard’ to pay out people who were uninsured. The city council made a strong submission on the draft recovery plan for equal treatment – it was an area-wide decision and needed an area-wide solution. In our submission, we compared two uninsured properties – one in the ‘green zone’ and the other in the ‘red zone’. The home in the ‘green zone’ could of course be repaired and many were – without insurance. Habitat for Humanity made no judgements about why families were uninsured – they just needed help. The then governor-general, who was the patron for Habitat for Humanity, said at the time: “Some of [the people Habitat for

Humanity are helping] are at their wits’ end. For them, there seems to be no way for their problems to be resolved, and then to have these strangers turn up at the doorstep full of compassion and wanting to help them, it’s fantastic and moving, and for most of them it does get emotional.” The Government’s decision left these homeowners in a position where even the charitable sector couldn’t step in to help. The Court of Appeal repeated the Supreme Court’s findings by highlighting that a number of the Quake Outcasts group could not be described as making a “conscious choice” not to insure their properties. Here’s one example – a couple who had overlooked changing insurance cover into their name because of stress from a cancer diagnosis and caring for dependent family members. This couple was uninsured at the time of the September 4, 2010, earthquake and their insurance company had refused cover even though they had had insurance with the company since 1972. Let us hope that this is the end of the matter and that the Government steps up with a further offer that truly helps people move on. •If you want to ask Ms Dalziel a question, email mayor@ccc.govt.nz. Put Reader’s Question in the subject line.

Trying to sell your vehicle on the side of the road could soon be illegal as part of a new city council bylaw John Stone – Hasn’t the council got anything better to do? Private sales of vehicles on the side of the road doesn’t hurt anyone. If its really creates “hazards and distractions” then the council would need to ban sales of cherries, firewood, flowers and fruit from the side of the road too. While they are at it, they can also ban billboards, hoardings and posters during council elections. They are particularly dangerous. Scotty Wilson – If I want to advertise my car for sale I will, it’s a free country.

CHANGES: Vehicles parking on busy streets to sell their vehicles could be banned as part of a city council bylaw change.

Jessica M Saunders – I think it’s good for busy streets. I hate it when a guy parks cars for sale on Hills Rd. There is already limited street parking and it’s difficult to see around the parked cars. Joy Scarlett – About time, Riccarton Rd is becoming a joke . . . why hasn’t the city council stopped it before now? Paul Meikle – Typical council stupidity and a chance to raise revenue. Steven Blomfield – It’s getting truly pathetic, the city council has far too much power. I’ll sell my car where and how I want. Conrad Fitz-Gerald – Good to see the council’s got the big problems sorted. Scotty Wilson – It seriously has nothing better to, does it? We said: An 8.4m replica of Christ Church Cathedral’s steeple will be rolled around the city to show people how the real thing could be rebuilt like an Amish ‘barn raising’

treatment to teen Maddie Collins is adamant she will honour her pledge You said: You said: Lee Nicholls – The Amish would of got stuck in and finish the job like four years ago for a fraction of the cost. We have to go through the process of consultants and other pen pushers sucking up heaps of cash first. Lynn Mortlock – As a Cantabarian, I think it has merit but I doubt the Canadian would. Leonie Underdown – I just wish they would get it sorted. I cried when I saw it last year and nothing has been done since. Pauline Barker – Yes they’re amazing, done in a day. We said: A woman who said she would give $1.5m for potential life saving

Andrew Lamont – Sounds like the typical New Zealander. All full of good intentions until they have to actually do what they say they’ll do. Michelle Hardy – Sounds like she’s been conned into the same email I got. This women is probably paying money to get the inheritance released. I myself decided to not go ahead with wanting $42 million so I deleted the email. I feel sorry for Maddie and her family. Unfortunately, this lady really believes she is getting that money. Grada Dixon – Wonder if she’s waiting for that large sum of money from Nigeria lol. Seriously though, hope this young lady gets the treatment. Jo Grant-Lindsay – What blood group do you need to be to be able to even offer a chance to help.

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Deported written by Nic Kyle Coffin written by Elliott Langsdon Christ’s College Old Boys’ Theatre Reviewed by Georgia O’ConnorHarding HAVING A home-grown performer make a successful career on London’s West End is no doubt a rarity. And when Nic Kyle puts on an original one-man show and premiers a West End show for the first time in the country, how could any theatre-enthusiast not want to go? Yet, unfortunately, Kyle’s performance attracted a tiny audience on Saturday. No surprises in a rugby-mad country – the Crusaders v Chiefs semi-final clearly won out over Kyle’s slick, hilarious show. Although no one really showed up to that either, so I guess everyone decided to stay home on what was a cold winter night. But the small audience wouldn’t have discouraged Kyle after the trials and tribulations he has been through during his four-year stint in London. And the performance about his overseas experience was spectacular. Having little money, facing endless auditions in front of often unfriendly panels and getting deported from the United Kingdom made perfect content for Kyle’s original one-man show, Deported. Accompanied by Richard Marrett on the piano, Kyle sings and narrates his hilarious tales which include demanding the attention of a disinterested Game of Thrones cast by telling them to put their hands on their heads. When you hear Kyle sing, you can understand why he stood a better chance than most of having a crack at success on the West End. Having a strong, crystalline voice, each song Kyle sung in relevance to his story in London was a treat to hear. I was only surprised Kyle didn’t give more reason during his performance as to why he was deported from the United Kingdom, especially considering it was what the show was named after. The second half of the show, writer Elliott Langsdon’s dark comedy Coffin, was absolute gold. Audiences were lucky to be the first in the country to see it after a sell-out season in London. The most inappropriate and rudest jokes come out in the show about three argumentative brothers waiting for their father’s funeral to begin. However, you’d have to be cursed with no sense of humour to not find the show funny. Punch-ups, jokes about each others love life and endless insults make for non-stop laughter. None are appropriate to share in this forum but don’t let that put you off. Kyle, along with Christchurch performers Matt Hudson and Jack Marshall, each brought their own strengths to the show. A combination of Kyle as the painfully annoying brother, along with Hudson’s poncey persona and Marshall’s pushover character, had the audience screaming with laughter. One can only pray this show comes back to the city again, because it is the funniest production I’ve ever seen.

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Hollyford Track – a walk in the park By Mike Yardley DREAM OF embarking on an unforgettable trek in Fiordland? Earlier this year I lost my multi-day hiking virginity, undertaking a three-day guided walk on the Hollyford Track with Ngai Tahu Tourism. It’s the only major low altitude track in Fiordland National Park – ideal for newbies like me. Add to that the lure of well-appointed private lodges with twin share rooms, piping hot showers, flush toilets, first-rate cuisine, jet boats and chopper rides, and these all-inclusive indulgences soften any qualms about physical discomfort. In spite of that, I had spent several weeks getting “trampready”, hauling a backpack with bricks in it, all over the Port Hills. In hindsight, my training was far more arduous than the actual hike, itself. Truth be told, it’s a walk in the park. Our lead guide was Justin, a gregarious 30-year-old with a disarming, free-spirited Kiwi demeanour. He was like a walking, talking wilderness Wikipedia, with a trusting, first-hand sense of authority, knowledge and reverence for the natural realm. In spite of Fiordland’s notoriety for high rainfall, the weather gods

UNSPOILT: Fiordland’s Hollyford Valley offers magnificent views. Right – At the end of a day’s tramping, a venison steak at Pyke Lodge was delightful.

were on their best behaviour as the sun was blazing and the mercury was nudging 25 deg C. Beneath the exalted gaze of the serrated Southern Alps, our first day’s assignment followed the crisp, swift blue-green waters of the Hollyford River, on a gently undulating track through native beech forest, along the valley at the base of the steep and darkforested slopes of the Darren Mountains. Refuge from that beaming sun soon unfurled as we walked in dappled light under the cooling shade of the vast canopy of beech and ferns. The pace was leisurely as Justin brought to life the fascinating history, geology, botany and ecology of the Hollyford.

Sections of ribbonwood and podocarp forest, liberally draped in mosses, ferns and lichens, added great variety and texture to the dominance of the silver beech, before the relatively flat track served up a short climb over Little Homer Saddle. With an elevation of 182m, it was entirely manageable, after which we took in the gushing cascades of Little Homer Falls ahead of the day’s triumphant finish line of Pyke Lodge. As the lodge shuffled into view, a frisson of ecstasy rippled through my body, as lodge hosts, Jesse and Skye, warmly greeted us on the lawn with an inviting tray of thirst-quenchers. After settling in to our private rooms and savouring a steam-

ing hot shower, we retired to the lodge lounge, to be showered again, with an evening of pampered hospitality. I gazed out the window at the dreamy view of Mt Madeleine, tinged in pink, as the lowering sun spangled her peak. Dinner was a delight, headlined by a succulent venison steak and drool-worthy lemon tart. As much as I was ready to fall into a deep sleep, Justin had a playful nocturnal encounter lined up for willing night owls. We followed Justin by torchlight to the banks of the Hollyford River, where a voracious feeding frenzy fast ensued, as he fed the native eels the leftovers from the evening’s venison. They’re possibly the best fed eels in New Zealand, growing 3m long – and some are 70-years-old. This frenetic riverside exposition, alongside the glow worms and a powdered sky of bright stars, brought the curtain down on a cracking day.

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Magic Man takes premiership in his stride IN THE quiet and unassuming manner that he brings to his daily life, this season’s national premiership winning jockey Chris Johnson is relatively matter of fact about what he has achieved in the past 12 months. It is Canterbury-based Johnson’s second premiership after first topping the ladder in the 1995-96 season. While Johnson’s tally of 112 winners for the season fell short of the 139 he notched up in his first title 21 years earlier, for the 53-year-old, the season represented an opportunity to continue doing the job he loves, an endeavour which first started back in 1980 and has seen him amass more than 2200 winners. “I’ve always loved racing, although when I first started riding I never thought I’d get to 1000 wins, let alone more than 2000,” he said. “I have had some ups and downs along the way, but I’ve had the opportunity to ride some tremendous horses and have been lucky enough to win a number of big races.” One of a small band of seven riders who have reached the 2000-win milestone in New Zea-

MAGIC MAN: Chris Johnson has taken out his second national jockey’s premiership title with 112 wins during the 2016-17 season. PHOTO: TRISH DUNELL

land, Johnson has been fortunate enough to count top gallopers such as Tartan Tights, Loader and Tycoon Lil among his list of standout performers.

Pressed to nominate his most memorable career milestone, he says his victory aboard Sea Swift in the 1988 Auckland Cup. “I think that win on Sea Swift

was something quite special,” he said. “It was a real South Island victory at racing headquarters in the north so it does stand out a bit for me.” While he is quick to admit he has had several low periods throughout his career, even giving the game away for an extended stint between 1999 and 2006, Johnson credits some misfortune late last year as the motivation to achieve his second premiership title. “I’d started the season off pretty well and things were going okay when I copped a decent suspension around Christmas time,” he said. “I hadn’t really come out and confirmed I was thinking about the premiership at that point, but when that happened, I thought I might have really stuffed things up.” Semi-retired barrister John

Tannahill, a long-time friend who also manages Johnson’s North Island rides, admits he too thought the worst when an initial six-day suspension was extended by a further four days after an improper riding charge was reinstated following a special hearing by the Judicial Control Authority. “Based on the rides Chris had booked or in the pipeline, I think he missed out on 11 winners due to the suspension,” Tannahill said. It was also around that time that leading trainers, such as Graeme and Debbie Rogerson, announced they would be supporting Johnson in his bid for the title as he attempted to gun down the runaway leader at the time, Danielle Johnson. “I think when he rode Let Her Rip to victory in the stakes race at Rotorua, it was then we both thought he could do it and, after some pretty hard slog, he has,” Tannahill said. “Personally, I think he is riding better than ever with his fitness level the best it has been in many years and pretty damn good for a 53-year-old.” – NZ Racing Desk

Keas battle Tigers for place in grand-final By Gordon Findlater THE LINWOOD Keas will need to bounce back against the Papanui Tigers on Saturday if they are to stay in the hunt for consecutive Canterbury Rugby League premiership titles. The Keas preliminary final match-up against the Tigers won’t be a walk in the park. The Tigers were too strong for the Celebration Lions in their minor semi-final winning 32-24 at the weekend. The Tigers also defeated the Keas 20-14 in the 2015 grand-final. However, the Keas are yet to concede a point at the hands of the Tigers this season. In their two round-robin meetings, the Keas won 13-0 and 26-0. “We definitely learnt a bit from (the Tigers) throughout the season, but I’m expecting them to be up for this one,” said Keas coach Andrew Auimatagi. “We can’t take too much out of those two wins against them.” The Keas were outdone by the Hornby Panthers 14-22 at the weekend in

DEFENDING CHAMPS: The Linwood Keas will need to get past the Papanui Tigers on Saturday if they are to advance to their third straight premiership grand-final. PHOTO: BJ RAKENA

their major semi-final at Murphy Park. However, they get a second chance to qualify for the grand-final in Saturday’s match. The Panthers have advanced directly to the grand-final. The Panthers are confident the extra week off can help them win their first Pat Smith Trophy since 2013. “It’s definitely a benefit for us. Last year we had to

play the extra game and it took a lot of our energy,” said Panthers coach Jed Lawrie. “We’ll have a good training run on Saturday and then get along and have a look at the Papanui v Linwood game.” Saturday’s preliminary final kicks off at Murphy Park, Kaiapoi, at 2.45pm. Next weekend’s grandfinal is likely to be played at Denton Oval.

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ADAM BLAIR admits that, if he leaves the Broncos, the Warriors are a likely destination, due to his close ties with coach Stephen Kearney. The current Kiwis captain is on contract at Brisbane until the end of next season. But ongoing salary-cap pressures at the Broncos may yet force him out and persistent

speculation has linked him with the Warriors. Blair has a close relationship with Kearney, which may prove to be the pivotal factor. He played under Kearney for the vast majority of his 41 tests with the national team, as well as five years at the Storm, during Kearney’s tenure as assistant coach in Melbourne. “I’m really close to ‘Mooks’ [Kearney] and I know what he

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Fishing & Hunting FISHING Rod Shimano Backbone Elite, BBEL662 L-B spin lgth 6ft 6”, line weight 3-6kgs, reel Shimano Slade 2500 SB, hardly used, $110, ph 021 213 4327 WHITEBAIT SET NET. Large 75cm x 122cm, plus 8 go byes.Also large hand scoop net.$300 Ph 338 3113

Funeral Directors

Direct Cremation No frills, No Service, No fuss, simply straight to the crem. Other options available

Ph: 379 0178 for our brochure or email office@undertaker.co.nz

Gardening & Supplies 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

Handy Person Services 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 Furniture (Indoors) LOUNGE Suite Bergere, needs a little TLC, new upholstery material incl for minor work $80, ph 021 293 3553 LOUNGE Suite 3 seater & 2 seater, ,cleaned, brushed fabric $120 ono, ph 383 5256 WALL UNIT. Large dark wood, incl liquor cabinet, 3 drawers,2 cupboards,glass display area.$80 ono.Ph 338-2960

Garage Sales AVONDALE 37 Shortland St, Saturdsay from 8am.Household Goods HOON HAY 107 Mathers Rd, Sat 7am - 12pm, Household items, HUNTSBUURY 10 Sunhaven Place,Sat 9-12.Household goods,furniture,DIY/ garden tools, collectables. books,downsizing ***** MIDDLETON 2 Seager Lane, Sat 9am (off Annex Rd / Lincoln Rd end) Huge selection of kitchenware, h/hold items, collectibles, books etc. All must go . NORTH SHORE WAIMARI BEACH Sat 7.30 - 12 noon,loads of tools,gardening equipment etc ******** ST ALBANS 86 Springfield Rd, Sat 7am. Womens clothing, shoes, DVD’s, books , h/ hold items etc ********* SUMNER 16 Colenso St, Sat 9am start. ********

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE. Exp female,very relaxing. Phone 022 6384980

Massage MALE Masseur, relax massage, waxing for men, 8am-8pm ph 027 723 5756 SENSUAL Hot Oil Massage Rural Location Anna 021 110-8790

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

Personals CHARMING Gentleman, single and independent, living on own in NW seeks an outgoing, bubbly feminine lady,slim and fit to share activities and outings together. Ph/text 0276594425 GENT seeks a warm single lady 45plus for company 0276594425 I AM AN older guy, live on own in nice home in upmarket area of the city., Financially Ok, and enjoy the better things that life throws my way. But alas i need a stylish attractive and warm lady to share these nice pleasantries with. Please be Euro or Asian slim and tidy, educated and a non smoker. Write to John P.O.Box 1919, Christchurch. Photo appreciated. All letters replied to.

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ARCHGOLA

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

AUTO ELECTRICAL

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15 month

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• 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

AUTOMOTIVE AGRICULTURE MARINE

• 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

PH: 021 2277 706

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

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

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

HARNESSMASTER.CO.NZ

CARPET CLEANING

carpet cleaning

Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning at affordable prices

• Commercial Carpet Cleaning • Residential Carpet Cleaning

• Carpet cleaning from $20 a room • Lounge and dining chairs from $10 a chair

• Upholstery Cleaning • Stain & Odor Removal

(conditions apply)

• Tile & Grout Cleaning

Give us a “Buzz” on 0800 500 016

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

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We will get the job done in a professional way.

DECORATORS

digga hire

Driveways

Simply give us a call on 021 035 8989

SWAINS KIWI KERB

Selwyn based but service the whole of Canterbury

www.andertondecorators.co.nz

Quality Workmanship Over 10 Years Experience

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

0800 344 425

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Free

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• Asphalt • Chipseal • Driveways • Chip • Kerb

Travlon Andrew Drewitt Coachlines CHARTER & TOUR

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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” Charter & Tour” 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 Charter & Tour” DRIVEWAYS

www.travlon.co.nz Exposed Aggregate Phone: 03 325 2959 Stamped Concrete Plain Email: info@travlon.co.nz Concrete Resurfacing Things we offer... Competitive/affordable pricing Attention to detail Professional service free quotes/insurance scopes

027 724 6846 027 PAINTIN

Cnr SH1 & Weedons Ross Rd, Rolleston

PH 0800 081- 400 • 980-1123 Mob 0274 325 457

Cell 0278 145 848 www.drivecrete.co.nz

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

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Busy Bees CARPET

FREE SITE ASSESSMENT 20%* OFF FIRST ORDER

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

accountant

• Bookkeeping • GST • PAYE • Tax Returns • Management Advice available

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Earthworks Landscaping Subdivision Developments Roading and Maintenance Farm Excavations and Track Construction

There’s no job too big or too small. Call us today! 0279693681 admin@kedzlieconstruction.co.nz

• 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

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

at Competitive Pricing Free Quotes

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

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)

Ph. 942-6036 for an appointment HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE

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GARDEN SUPPLIES

CHCH’S LARGEST SELECTION OF BARK • COMPOST • SHINGLES

GAS HOT WATER

junk

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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

Remember... we are NOT in Parkhouse Road

FROM

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nO GREEn wastE In anY OF OUR COMPOst

kitchen renovation

LANDSCAPING

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

Enjoy instant, unlimited 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

PAINTING

Doctor EQC REPAIRS Fixit

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• 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

PAINTING - PLUS

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

PLUMBER

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

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

Solid Landscaping Ltd 027 777 7513

info@solidlandscaping.co.nz

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solidlandscaping.co.nz

PAINTER

painter

Michael Kelly Painters

Price Family Painters Ltd

Locally owned and operated family business.

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

25+ years Experience • Painting • Wallpapering • Interior • Exterior Free Quotes

Phone Michael 0212 649 492

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

michaelkellypainter@hotmail.co.nz

www.pricefamilypainters.co.nz

Plumbing & Drainage PLUMBING Plumbing&&DRAINAGE Drainage

RENTAL

Local business for all MTPD plumbing and drainage

• PAINTING • TILING • PLASTERING • WALLPAPERING Phone Kevin Steel

12 months interest free finance available

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

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

FreeQuotes Quotes Free work.

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• 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

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

NO BOND Terms and conditions apply

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

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BEST PRICE AROUND Protect your home with a new Colorsteel roof. Call for a friendly, FREE assessment and quote. • Roofing • Spouting and Downpipe • Safety rails • Licensed Building Practitioner

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Email: Robinsonroofing99@gmail.com

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

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Building & roofing log fire inSTAllATionS

ROOF PAINTING

Personals INTRODUCING a local Tinder introduction for females in the older age range. Get in fast, email tossthecoin68@gmail.com LONELY MAN seeks a lonely affectionate lady 3583634 MALE , 31 seeks female for relationship.Txt 022 312 3327 MAN seeking a fit slim lady to be a day time walking partner and coffee mate Im in the Avonhead area. 3583634 SEMI RETIRED professional guy, living on own in nice home and location seeks an attractive stylish and slim lady to share time, activities, and conversation. I am one of a kind, and im looking for similar Write to me. Matt P.O Box 1919 ChCh A photo would be appreciated. VETERAN oil man seeks to erect drilling rig on any unused fertile bushy land that you might have available Any excitement and rewards to be shared. Email tossthecoin@gmail. com

Real Estate HOUSE/FLAT wanted by cash buying private investor ph 027 516 2268

To Lease 33-35sqm comm space for lease 4B Charlcott St. Price on nego. Pls call 0221630886

To Let

spouting

CASEBROOK 3 bdrm house, double garage, fenced section $360pw, ph 021 118 3960

Tools & Machinery TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

Tuition Computer Lessons Available For PC, Laptops, or IPad/Tablets, Individual lesson plans. Contact JOBEE: 027 2909246

• Bricklaying & Blocklaying (30 yrs experience)

logfires

• log fire installation & maintenance • chimney cleaning • standard logfire installations $600 + gsT + permit + parts if applicable • My scaffolding no charge

fencing

• Brick, block, timber or any combination

roofing repairs

• concrete tile, metal chip tile, corrugated iron

landscape Builds

• retaining walls, decks, BBQs, planter boxes

Jim Gardner Trade Services Member NZ Home Heating Association

Ph 03 343 4044 or 0274 375 619 Email teamgardner@xtra.co.nz PROFESSIONAL & QUALIFIED

Trades & Services

Plastering, Wallpapering Spray Painting

LANDSCAPING

PAINTING Ph John 027 860 8106

RUST REPAIRS

Welding & General Panel Beating 40 yrs exp, very reasonable hourly rates

Ph 027 201 8042 or 027 746 9685

GARDEN CITY MOVERS (LTD)

Small Shift Specialists and Single Items Ph 027 355 0090

Free Quotes Canterbury and Districts

03 365 3653

0800 368 468

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TREES

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

bin co

Now working in your area • Tree Pruning & Removal • Stump Grinding • Hedge Trimming Fully Insured Qualified Arborist For a free quote, ph 0800 248 733 www.jimstrees.co.nz

QUALITY ROOFING AT THE

tintawindow UV

www.brendscapes.co.nz

RE-ROOFING

WINDOW TINTING

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

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

30 years experience 338 9349 or 027 447 9707

Christchurch Fragile Freight

Ph: 383-0646 027 2131 733

advanced film solutions

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BEST PRICE AROUND

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

Protect your home with a new Colorsteel roof. Call for a friendly, FREE assessment and quote. • Roofing • Spouting and Downpipe • Safety rails • Licensed Building Practitioner

Ph: 347 9045 or 021 165 1682

Email: Robinsonroofing99@gmail.com

Rope & harness a speciality, no scaffolding required, 30 years of breathtaking experience. FREE QUOTES Exterior staining, exterior painting, moss and mould treatment and waterblasting

Phone Kevin 027 561 4629 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.

Trades & Services

EQC CASH SETTLEMENT 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.

•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

Trades & Services

Looking for an electrician?

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 MASONRY CONTRACTOR Brick & Block laying, Paving, cobblestones, concreating, all types of fencing, all work undertaken, Free quotes, adviceCall Bruce 028 406 8226 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 335-0265

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

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

5 / 301a Blenheim Rd

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

(Driveway next to Hubbers carpark)

Trades & Services bUILDER Exp in all aspects of building works, home renovations & extensions, property repairs. Free quote. Ph Stuart 0274 661058 bUILDER Qualified, licenced and insured, bathroom renovations, decks and fences, all building work, ph Josh 020 400 96143 www.jmhbuilders.co.nz bUILDER LICENSED, available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 CARPET & VINYL LAYING Repairs, uplifting, relaying, restretching, E mail jflattery@xtra. co.nz ph 0800 003 181 or 027 2407416 CONCRETE Decopave Ltd, Canterbury owned & operated for over 10 years, competitive rates, full excavation, coloured, exposed, stamped, call Paul 027 322 6119 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

Trades & Services 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 PROFESSIONAL & QUALIFIED

PAINTING

PLUMBER A Top Plumbing job complete at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed

Plastering, Wallpapering Spray Painting

Ph John 027 860 8106

Phone Brian 960-7673 or 021-112-3492

10% prompT paymenT disCounT* same day serviCe* *conditions apply

Call/Text 027 245 5100

Freephone: 0508 426 269

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Trades & Services

PAINTING PLASTERING Free quotes. Int/ext & roof painting Family run business, work guaranteed. Pensioner discounts. Ph Kerin or Paul 021 0249 9197 or 379-1281. Website www.swedekiwipainting. co.nz 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

PLUMBER A Top Plumbing job complete at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed

Stewart Island/Catlins Departs 20th Jan 2018 $2995.00 pp twin share

Mt Cook Departs 5th August $55.00 per person

REMOVALS Small furniture removals, have own van, can fit various types of whiteware appliances, some furn, bedding, boxes etc, honest & reliable, any area considered, ph Chch 027 517 7001 ROOFING REPAIRS Fully Qualified, Over 40 Yrs experience Ph John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email johnmill@ihug.co.nz SPOUTING CLEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 332 8949 or 021 043 2034 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 WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 brm house inside or out $40. Both $70 Phone Trevor 344-2170 $25 2 bdrm outside only, inside extra. Quality work. Phone Reg 342-6489

Wanted To Buy AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 ACCORDIONS Piano or button wanted. Good prices. Ph Andrew 9660277 ADVERTISMENTS in this classification can be placed to us on Ph 3791100.

Departs 14th October $70.00 pp includes lunch

Wanted To Buy

Wanted To Rent

The deadline is 5pm Tuesdays for Thiursdays Star A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph Paul 022 0891 671 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 MILITARIA Any country, firearms, uniforms, badges, medals, memoribilia, WW2 or earlier ph 338-9931

Excutive couple, no children, no pets, non smokers are seeking 2/3 bdrm house for short term lease (August to mid November) in the Burwood/Tamara Park areas. Would also be open to house sit. Please contact Craig on 0274 399 691

STAMP, Postcard & coin collections. Ph 021 138 8949 or 03 428-6587 TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

Public Notices

Braided Women Gathering Trust AGM 11th Aug 2017 7pm to 8.30pm

Chch Women’s Centre, Unit 3, 242 Ferry Rd, Waltham

Public Notices

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

MASTERS THEATRE PROPERTIES LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, The Manager, Hollywood Cinemas Sumner, 26 Marriner St, Sumner, Christchurch 8081), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 26 Marriner Street known as HOLLYWOOD CINEMAS SUMNER.

REN HOLDINGS LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Ren Holdings Limited, Action Indoor Sports Redwood, 44 Vagues Road, Christchurch 8052), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 67 Sturrocks Road known as ACTION INDOOR SPORTS REDWOOD.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE THEATRE/CINEMA.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE OTHER NOT OTHERWISE SPECIFIED

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 9.00AM TO 11.00PM.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 10.00AM TO 11.00PM

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

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

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.

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.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

CRAZY HORSE LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 268A Fitzgerald Avenue, Christchurch 8013), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 21 Riccarton Road known as THAI ORCHID.

GROUSE ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Mr A Keown Grouse Entertainment Limited, 2 Stella Close, Harewood Christchurch 8052), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 50 Ferrymead Park Drive known as MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATRE.

ALICE 2012 LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, PO Box 22255, Christchurch, Christchurch 8140), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 209 Tuam Street known as ALICE.

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The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE RESTAURANT CLASS 2. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 6.00PM TO 11.30PM. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. 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 first publication of this notice.

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D & V SERVICES LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, 359 Lincoln Road, Christchurch 8024), 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 359 Lincoln Road known as RETRO POLITAN. 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: CURRENT HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 9.00AM TO 3.00AM THE FOLLOWING DAY. TO VARIATION SOUGHT: LICENCE GREATER AREA. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, 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 27 July 2017.

ROMI LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Ms R Ryan Romi Limited, PO BOX 57, Kaiapoi 7644), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL and OFF-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 899 Main North Road Belfast known as THE PEG. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN & OFF-LICENCE TAVERN The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: ON LICENCE: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00AM TO 11.00PM OFF LICENCE: FROM ANY BOTTLESTORE AND ACROSS THE BAR 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 first publication of this notice.

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A familiar face returns to the Richmond Club THAT’S right folks, Emma Palaamo has returned to the Richmond Club Bistro, and this time she is running it! Emma last worked at the Club when her parents Bev and Steve Palaamo were running the Bistro and Restaurant pre-EQ. Unsure of what she wanted to do when she left school Emma decided to attend university where she earned a degree in English and Psychology. “I’ve wondered if I’d ever use my degree, but I love being in the kitchen. Cooking’s in my blood. It’s what I’m used to,” said Emma. Largely trained by her father, Emma said she was nervous when she was initially offered running the Bistro. “My parents have such a good reputation and I don’t want to let Dad down. The reaction to my menu and cooking has been great, and regular members are very happy to see me back.” With her first few weeks spent gauging what diners wanted, Emma is confident she has streamlined the menu to provide a selection to satisfy everyone. “I’ve listened to what they want and have taken heed. by bringing back the old with new. I’m also doing blackboard specials and two course specials, as well as introducing a Kids’ menu.” The Club Bistro is open Wednesday to Sunday for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner and is also available for private functions. The Richmond Club, 75 London St, phone 389 5778. www.rwmc.co.nz

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BARETTA: Friday 7pm - Kate Nick Lee; 10pm - DJ Phase Saturday 9pm - DJ Double Header feat. Danny III & Vlad. BECKS SOUTHERN ALEHOUSE: Saturday 9pm Bite the Bullet. BILL'S BAR: Thursday & Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke. BISHOP BROTHERS PUBLIC HOUSE: Sunday 3pm - Mike FM. BLACK HORSE: Saturday Mickey Rat’s Karaoke. BLUE SMOKE: Friday 9pm Soaked Oats with support Pickle Darling: Brian Tamaki & the Kool Aid Kids, tickets $15+bf @UTR. BROUGHAM: Saturday 8pm Jenlin’s Karaoke. CARLTON: Thursday 9pm HeadRush. Friday 10pm Mezzanine. Saturday 10.30pm Flat City Brotherhood. Sunday 4.30pm - Quiz. Monday 5pm Marcel. Tuesday 6pm - Open Mic Night. Wednesday 8.30pm - D’Sendantz. CASA PUBLICA: Friday 9pm DJ Maestro B. Saturday 9pm DJ Ash-S. CHRISTCHURCH FOLK MUSIC, IRISH SOCIETY HALL: Sunday 7.30pm - The Wilding Pines with Lisa Tui, members $10/non $15. CLADDAGH IRISH PUB, FERRYMEAD: Thursday Open mic. Saturday - Live music. COASTERS TAVERN: Saturday 8.30pm - Hot Gossip. DARKROOM: Thursday - The Valedictions (AK) with Setting Fire to Stacey, free. Saturday Fran Cassette release with Contact Rock; Cowboy Machine; and the Opawa 45s. DUX CENTRAL: Friday 5pm Emerson; 9.30pm - Nacoa. Saturday 2pm - Kitchen Collective; 9.30pm - Emerson. Sunday 2pm - Sunday Jazz Sessions. EMPIRE: Thursday 9pm - DJ Oh One Eight. Friday 10pm DJ lxtz. Saturday 10pm - DJ Phase. FINNEGANS PREBBLETON TAVERN: Friday - Trad Jam Session. GBC (GARDEN BAR CAFE): Friday 6pm - Vintage Blue. HORNBY WMC: Friday 7pm Jo’s Karaoke. Saturday 4.30pm Norm Bland; 8pm - Th’ Art of Cheese. HORNCASTLE ARENA: Sunday 8pm - One Night of Queen performed by Gary Mullen & the Works. Tickets @ticketek.

The Valedictions (from Auckland) at the Darkroom tonight. ISAAC THEATRE ROYAL: Thursday - NZ International Film Festival 2017. Tickets @ticketek. JANES BAR: Saturday - Live music. Sunday - Live blues. Wednesday - Open Mic Night. MACKENZIES BAR: Friday Nossitap. Saturday - 12 Gauge. Wednesday - Karaoke. MAK TAVERN: Thursday 7pm - Jam Session. Friday 9pm - 12 Gauge. Saturday 9pm Mammoth. Sunday 3pm Antix. MICKY FINNS: Thursday 8pm - Flat City Brotherhood. NEW CITY HOTEL: Friday Karaoke Competition hosted by DJ Lucid. Saturday - Lebowski; Enfire; Inexile, free. ONZA, CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL OF MUSIC: Sunday 1pm - Sing, Dance & Play, A Taste of Orff. PIERSIDE CAFE & BAR: Friday 9pm - Karaoke with Sharkey. Saturday 9pm - Shiver. RICHMOND WMC: Friday 7pm - Andy Page (Fleck). Saturday 7pm - Robbie Drew. Sunday 3pm - I Alone. ROCKSTAR PIZZA: Thursday 9pm - Karaoke. Sunday 8pm Home Grown. SALVATION ARMY CITADEL: Saturday 7.30pm The Loyal Variety Concert feat. Stedfast Brass & Jazzamatazz Choir. SPACE ACADEMY: Thursday 8pm - Paul Cathro. Friday 5pm - Daniel Madill; 9pm - The Ruling Elite with No Exit & the Teasers, $10 entry. STOCK XCHANGE, SHIRLEY: Friday 7pm - DV8. Saturday 7pm - Antix. SULLIVANS IRISH PUB: Thursday 7.30pm - Boiling Billy. Friday 9pm - Live music. Saturday 9pm - Live music. Tuesday 7.30pm - Topia. Wednesday 7.30pm - Willie McArthur.

TEMPS BAR, HORNBY: Friday 8.30pm - No Secrets. Saturday 8.30m - Nightwatch. Tuesday 7pm - Jam Session (gear provided). THAI CHEFS, SUKHU TIGER, RICCARTON: Thursday to Wednesday 9pm Resident DJ & Karaoke. THE BOG: Thursday 10pm Brendan Gregg. Friday 5pm Lindon Puffin; 11pm - Flat City Brotherhood. Saturday 11pm Stoutfellows. 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 - Stout duo. Saturday Soul Cage. Wednesday Karaoke with DJ Chick. THE CUBAN: Thursday 6pm Antony Pickard. Friday 8pm Antony Pickard. Saturday 8.30pm - Latin Party feat. All White Feelings. THE FITZ: Friday - Pump. Saturday - One Night Stand. THE MILLER: Friday 9pm Reckless duo. Saturday 9.30pm Don’t Tell Mama. Wednesday 8pm - Karaoke with Lance. THE WAVE BAR: Thursday 8.30pm - Karaoke. Friday 8.30pm - DJ. TREVINOS BAR & RESTAURANT: Friday - Hot August Night feat. Vague-As Bros. TWISTED HOP, WOOLSTON: Friday 7.30pm Willie McArthur. WOOLSTON CLUB: Saturday 7pm - Reckless duo. Sunday 4pm - Live Jazz, $5 entry. WUNDERBAR, LYTTELTON: Thursday 8pm Melody Moko & Fanny Lumsden, tickets $10. Friday 9.30pm - House Party, $10 entry. Tuesday 7pm - Open mic.

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

you can also pick up produce, cheeses, wine, and much more. Lincoln Village Green, Gerald St

THURSDAY TO SUNDAY, VARIETY OF TIMES NEW ZEALAND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL The NZIFF opens tonight with its strongest showing yet. Ninety films from more than 20 countries have been included in the programme, which boasts a rich selection of New Zealand feature films, documentaries and shorts. Book your seats for handpicked selections fresh from highly-acclaimed awards’ circuits, including Cannes, Berlin and Sundance. Isaac Theatre Royal and Hoyts Northlands THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, 7PM STAND UP COMEDY Comedians Nick Rado and Raybon Kan will perform their stand-up shows from this year’s New Zealand International Comedy Festival. In Christchurch to perform and film their shows as a double feature, Rado’s Live, Laugh, Love and Kan’s Positive Pessimist shows will make for an unbeatable evening of comedy. $15/$20. Orange Studio, 1063C Ferry Rd

The Sumner Arts Society’s annual exhibition will open tomorrow night with drinks and nibbles. The two-day exhibition will feature arts and crafts in a variety of styles and media from both professional and amateur artists, as well as works created by students from local primary schools. Redcliffs/Mt Pleasant Bowling Club, James St FRIDAY, 5.30-7.30PM GAMES EVENING Go along to the Upper Riccarton Library for a fun and social evening of mahjong and other board games in the Red Cafe. This evening will suit folk of all ages. Meet new people and try your hand at this fun four-person

game of strategy and luck. 71 Main South Rd FRIDAY, 7.30PM-MIDNIGHT MOVE – LEN LYE EXHIBITION OPENING PARTY Move is a free, one-off event to celebrate the opening of Len Lye: Stopped Short by Wonder with an evening of art, dance, DJs, silent disco, pop-up cocktail bars and an all-night indoor beer garden. Christchurch Art Gallery, Montreal St SATURDAY, 10AM-1PM LINCOLN MARKET’S SECONDHAND BOOK SALE Grab a bargain at Lincoln’s annual secondhand book sale. The sale can be found at Lincoln’s bustling weekly market, where

FRIDAY, 5-7PM. SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 10AM-4PM SUMNER ARTS SOCIETY EXHIBITION

Racing Carnival

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SATURDAY, 2PM NGA PUNA WAI VOLUNTEER PLANTING DAY Help transplant 200 native plants and spread some mulch around. Bring a spade, gloves and refreshments and meet on the corner of O’Donnell Rd and Macfarlane Ave. To register as a volunteer, email urban ranger Mandy Black at amanda.black@ ccc.govt.nz Canterbury Agricultural Park SATURDAY, 2PM AND 7.30PM, SUNDAY, 2PM THE ULTIMATE ONE ACT PLAY SHOWCASE This is a great chance to catch some exciting and innovative theatre and support local talent. Ten one act plays in a variety of genres will be presented by Riccarton Players, Riccarton High School, Elmwood Players, St Andrew’s College, Christ’s College, 7.1 Productions and the South Canterbury Drama League. The groups will compete for the opportunity to go to the South Island regional finals. St Andrew’s College, 347 Papanui Rd SATURDAY, 10AM-4PM ENGINEERING EXPO Are you interested in learning more about engineering or just want to learn how the world works? If you’re looking for a fun family day, are considering engineering as a career pathway, or want to answer your child’s tricky questions about how things work, head along to this free engineering expo. Engage with real world projects, interactive

Grand National We are open from 6.30am

Race Day $ 50 Breakfasts 18 Cooked breakfasts

5, 9, 12 August | Riccarton Park Racecourse We are proud to sponsor Saturday 12th August 143rd NZ Grand National Steeplechase

Party on with us LIVE MUSIC |SPORTS BAR Saturday 5th: Imaginary Friends

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LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET Sunday, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce THE RICCARTON MARKET Sunday, 9am-2pm Riccarton Racecourse

activities, displays and more. This is your chance to see innovative engineering up close and personal. Ara Institute, 60 Madras St SATURDAY, 7.30PM STEDFAST BRASS LOYAL VARIETY CONCERT Stedfast Brass will be joined by the Jazzamatazz Choir and Red and Black Jazz Band for an entertaining evening featuring modern and classic tunes. Ticket proceeds will be used to support the Tahu Kikuroa Foundation. Email rosebrian@xtra.co.nz or phone 359 9254 to reserve your tickets. Salvation Army Citadel, cnr Colombo and Salisbury Sts SATURDAY, 7.30PM GLOBAL VOICES A CAPELLA CHOIR Join this four-part a capella choir for a night of harmonious singing. The choir will perform A Mad Musical World, which is directed by Helen Charlton with supporting act FUZHUN from Shirley Boys’ High School. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. $25/$12 Caledonian Society Hall, 5 Michelle Rd SUNDAY, 2-3PM LYTTELTON REDUX: FREE PUBLIC TALK Join artist Julia Holden for a talk and a tour of her exhibition Lyttelton Redux. Hear Julia explain the elaborate technique she used to create the exhibition portraits. Learn about the inspiration for the exhibition and the stories behind the Lyttelton characters. Julia will be joined by local resident and business owner David Bundy who became ‘The Lyttelton Butcher’. Canterbury Museum

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