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Planning: Brian Coker, left, and Rob Martin discuss their training programme in preparation for the New York marathon later this year. Photo: Chris Tobin

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FIFTEEN months after doctors amputated his legs using a pocket knife in the wreckage of the PGC building, Christchurch man Brian Coker is now training to compete in the New York marathon. Mr Coker, 54, will be a member of a small team of physically disabled South Islanders organised by Achilles NZ who will contest the marathon in November. He will be riding a hand-driven cycle. “It’s a huge challenge really but Achilles have been great,” he said. They’ve not got any expectations of me going there to win. They said go there and enjoy it.” Mr Coker said the challenge for him at the moment was to fit everything in. “I’ve got work, rehab and training; that’s where it’s at the moment.” After his ordeal following the February 22 earthquake last year, Mr Coker returned to work on a part-time basis in June. He swims twice a week with his wife Helen and he said taking up cycling was motivated by a desire to return to this activity. Prior to the February 22 earthquake he cycled to work and with Helen at the weekends. Mr Coker will line up in November with two other South Island Achilles members - Rob Martin, of Christchurch, who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident, and Drew McLean, of Dunedin, who has a paralysed right shoulder. Mr Martin, 46, is a veteran of the New York marathon having competed three times with a best finish of second in the

hand-cycle section. He is assisting Mr Coker with his training. “The crowd support there (in New York) is great. It’s a big festive atmosphere with bands and people calling ‘good job, good job’.” Mr Coker hoped to compete in the Christchurch Airport Marathon at Queen’s Birthday Weekend but race organisers advised him hand-driven cycles were not accepted. “It’s a shame; I would have liked that practice with the crowds.” His wife Helen will accompany him to New York and he hoped their daughter Olivia, 26, who is living in London, will be there also. If she could attend, it was likely their son Jonathon, 22, would also be there. Mr Coker said the trip would be selffunded with assistance from Achilles. An Achilles charity corporate golf day featuring cricketer Chris Martin, former All Black Frank Bunce, and TV presenter Hamish McKay, will be held at Clearwater Golf Club next Thursday followed by a fundraising auction. Money raised will go towards the cost of the Achilles team’s trip and the cost to establish an Achilles branch in the South Island to meet demand from disabled people of all ages in Canterbury and the provinces. Achilles NZ is run by volunteers. Those wanting to contribute can do so at: www.fundraiseonline.co.nz/ achillessouthisland

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ECan defends handling of rubble issue Tom Doudney

ENVIRONMENT Canterbury (ECan) has refuted suggestions it has been too soft on a non-compliant earthquake rubble storage operation in Sydenham, saying a tougher approach would have only made things worse. A number of Sydenham businesses have complained about demolition company Skelly

Not happy: Sydenham Business Association chairman Rob Gould has accused ECan of being “toothless”.

Holdings’ Cass St demolition material dump because of dust clouds and other issues. ECan has served the company with two abatement notices, in December and April, for stockpiling rubble such as concrete waste outside its warehouse without resource consent. Sydenham Business Association chairperson Rob Gould has accused ECan of being “toothless” in dealing with the company. Last week, it was reported that Skelly Holdings owner Chris Skelly was leaving the country and the company was having difficulty paying its debts. ECan regional manager RMA monitoring and compliance Brett Aldridge said he believed the council had been successful in halting the discharge of dust from the site. “While the timeframes may not have suited some, we are confident we have achieved the outcome quicker than via hard enforcement action,” he said. “We have been acutely aware that while ‘coming down hard’ on the operation was one method, a better and quicker outcome could be achieved by working with the operator.” Mr Aldridge said that while “hard” enforcement action was sometimes necessary, it usually resulted in extended litigation and timeframes, costly court processes and delayed outcomes, and could end up with entrenched positions with the potential to result in the waste not being cleared at all. ECan was still not ruling punitive action in or out.

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From knockin’ them down, to knockin’ them up Under a barrage of plaudits, Warwick Isaacs, Cera’s demolition boss, traded in his fluorescent jacket, safety helmet and steelcapped boots to turn out in a suit recently for the announcement that he would head the unit that will lead the recreation of the central city. He has been given 100 days to prepare a development blueprint based on the city council’s CBD plan. So, the man who was in charge of knockin ‘em down is now in charge of knockin ‘em up. And tomorrow, tenders will close for those companies which want to throw their hat into the ring - to develop plans for anchor projects in the CBD rebuild such as the new convention centre and public transport interchange. The wheels are indeed turning to get the CBD up and running again. And Mr Isaacs was not alone in the shower of plaudits that issued forth following the announcement of his appointment either. At the same time, developers sang the praises of Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee for ditching the plethora of changes to the district plan contained in

volume two of the city council’s CBD plan. These were details, or obstacles, whichever way you view them, such as building heights, car parking and vehicle access that so frustrated the developers. They have now been sidelined, perhaps forever. Let’s get this city cracking again before more businesses opt to stay in the suburbs and let the developers with bucks in their pockets decide the future look of the CBD; they’re the ones staying and paying. That seems to be the general feeling. However, one day, historians and others will pick over the rush of events of the last 18 or so months. Some might say this will be with the benefit of hindsight but they will scrutinise in more detail, first the demolition of the central city and they will ask – should all of those buildings been bowled so quickly; why were not more buildings of true historical merit contained for a period to give time; why was the signature building of the city, the cathedral, written off with such haste after 150 or so years and why was heritage not given a voice that was actually taken seriously?

CHRISTCHURCH city ratepayers could be encouraged not to pay the proposed 7.47 per cent rate increase should it go ahead. Cantabrians Unite communications manager and protest organiser Peter Lynch said he was planning a follow-up protest to the one held in February, this time against the council’s plans for a 7.47 per cent rate increase. The protest would be held on Sunday, May 6, so those who normally work during the week could also attend. The council has said the rates rise would partially be used to help rebuild the quake-hit Town Hall and fund a new convention centre. Most of QEII Stadium will be demolished and AMI Stadium is expected to be demolished. Mr Lynch said the council should be thinking about people before building new stadiums. “We need to relocate all those people. We

Complaints against EQC reach 366 Chris Tobin

THE Office of the Ombudsmen has received 366 complaints concerning the Earthquake Commission (EQC) since the September 4, 2010, earthquake. Chief Ombudsman Beverley Wakem said most of the complaints had been regarding conflicting advice from call centre staff and delay issues. “These complaints are still coming in but there are now also a number of complaints involving assessment, claim decisions, apportionment and quality of repairs. There

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are also a number of Official Information Act complaints involving costings and delays in responding.” Ms Wakem said since the first earthquake her department had received 29 complaints against the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, mostly around zoning issues. A total of 11 had been lodged against the Christchurch City Council. “Not all needed a formal investigation and many were resolved with a phone call,” she said.

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Warren Thomson (Mainland Press, April 26) in his comments regarding American troops at Burnham obviously never saw the newsreel footage on television some years ago that showed the burnt and naked bodies of three American airmen whose plane had crashed, being dragged through the streets of a town in Iraq behind a vehicle. They were then hung by one leg from a bridge girder. The difference between American soldiers and their Arab counterparts is that when identified, they are punished, not feted as heroes. He should also know that thousands of American servicemen died in the Pacific war defending Australia and New Zealand, which enabled people like him to write venomous letters to Mainland Press.

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believe by having this big protest we will have sufficient numbers to make government sit up and listen. “Ultimately we will be telling the public to pay their rates but don’t pay their rates increases [if the Government doesn’t listen]. We want the city council to live within their means just like the rest of us are,” Mr Lynch said. About 4500 people attended the protest in February, and Mr Lynch expected a “massive” turnout next month. “We’re telling John Key we are no longer going to be an ATM for central or local government.” Whether the Government will listen will likely depend on the number of people who attend. “It’s all a numbers game. It’s just like voting,” Mr Lynch said.

Geoff Moreton writes a good article about the Christchurch rebuild. (April 26) This includes suggestions about the central St Michael and All Angels Church. This wooden church used to be the Anglican ProCathedral before the Cathedral in the Square was ever built. To have it used as a temporary cathedral, until a new cathedral is built, isn’t such a bad idea. As for relocating this church in Cathedral Square, that is going a bit far. When a proper cathedral is to be rebuilt in the Square, will we have to shift St Michael’s back to where it is now? Peter Banens, Sydenham

Living in cars While it is good that people offered accommodation for Rachel (Mainland Press, April 26), I am a little ashamed to be a Cantabrian and I was born and raised in Shirley. I live in Burnside and in this area there has been minimal damage. I'm not saying there has been none, but in this part of Burnside, not even so much as a chimney had collapsed and it’s about time we stopped waiting for the Government and started helping our fellow Cantabrians. I know there are a lot of people out there that are, but there is also those who think “I’m ok Jack” or “what can I do?” Well, what you can do is offer these people some sort of accommodation whether it be a garage, a spare room, caravan, sleep-out – anything, and I know people in this area do. There is a single bedroom Housing NZ house across the road that has been empty since December of last year. There is nothing wrong with it. I live in a single bedroom Housing NZ house but would quite happily live in a tent out the back if there is a family living in a car and in need. C’mon Canterbury, we are so proud of our history and sporting heroes and the rest of our nation who have grieved and supported us through our devastation; it’s time now to look after ourselves in any way we can. Dean Broughton Burnside

Crowne Plaza I think the Crowne Plaza Hotel site should not be built on again (Mainland Press, April 19). There is so much potential for a very lovely pedestrian and cycling entrance to the city. This entrance cannot go anywhere else but the convention centre or another hotel can. A very significant entrance is more likely to attract visitors and residents and beckon people to come and explore the central city. Jill Bradley, Riccarton Letters continued next page

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Giving to thousands of spinal patients Gina McKenzie

The Convention Centre should be rebuilt at or near its Kilmore St site, close to Town Hall and Victoria Square. It should not be relocated south closer to various hotels that are a mere five to 12 minutes’ walk away. The site enables guests to walk through the renewed heart of the city, The Square, Victoria Square and Avon Park. It is not desirable that convention goers get transported from airport to hotel, go ‘next door’ to convention centre, then back to airport and away. Guests should instead be encouraged to access, enjoy and spend in the CBD. With increasing video-conferencing, the future appeal of conventions is unknown. The Convention Centre should be a multiuse complex. Not a huge, largely visitoronly building, but a complex integrated into city facilities and green spaces with separate theatres, dining facilities, meeting, performance and exhibition spaces. If Kilmore St is to become two-way, the Durham and Colombo St block could be included in development of a gorgeous convention complex around the Town Hall and Victoria Square. A pedestrian-oriented and lively complex, with green areas integral, with little service access ways and shared space, but no streets within that site extending from Peterborough Street down to the River. The solid wall of the Park Royal (Crowne Plaza) built across Victoria Street was a mistake. This should be reopened for visual and pedestrian access into Victoria Square and vehicle traffic excluded. There may be room for part of a Convention Centre facility alongside the Town Hall on part of the former hotel site. Di Lucas, Christchurch Central

THOUSANDS of spinal patients will lead fuller lives thanks to Anne Sinnott who is visiting Sweden this month to help translate a groundbreaking Swedish book on living with spinal cord injury. Ms Sinnott, who is the lead researcher at Burwood Academy Trust based at Burwood Hospital, said the book entitled Friskbok translates literally to “healthy, frisky living”

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Mayor to visit Korea and Israel CHRISTCHURCH Mayor Bob Parker leaves today to visit Korea and Israel. While in Korea, Mr Parker will travel to Christchurch’s sister city, Songpa-Gu. He is also speaking at a business breakfast in Seoul hosted by the Kiwi Chamber of Commerce and will visit the Korean Antarctic Programme (KOPRI). In Israel, he will attend the International Mayors' Conference.

The cost of Mr Parker’s travel is being met by the conference organisers. The Mayoress will accompany the Mayor and Mr Parker is paying for the cost of her travel. Mr Parker returns to Korea next Thursday where he is a guest speaker at the 2012 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Conference in Seoul. He will return to Christchurch next Friday.

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Car park extortion Whist I admire the revitalisation plans at the suddenly aware of just how lucrative car parking airport am I the only one that thinks there is is. But what annoys me the most is that you collusion between the airlines and the airport have no alternative, no choice. Nowhere else in the extortion for those waiting to pick up to park while you wait and no way of knowing how long you have to wait unless passengers or use of the carparks? you get out and go inside and check The totally inadequate ‘waiting the boards. area’ only works if the planes, Christchurch airport belongs to therefore the passengers you are the Christchurch ratepayers, and for waiting for, are on time. that you get a dividend paid to the Otherwise some very officious council that is used, usually to offset security person will move you on - to your rates. where? Back round the roundabout So this is your airport, and it makes and hope there is space in the free money by fleecing you as you wait parking spot that has room for about for your visitors. To be fair to the 10 cars. Jo Kane airport, they are not the only ones. Or run the gauntlet once again The Christchurch City Council’s machines hoping that your passengers have now arrived. Usually you have no choice but to run in and try don’t give change to their ridiculous charges and find out what has happened to the flight and and the council-run hospital car park seems to hope like heck you can get back to your car in think we all have nothing better to do than sit around at the hospital. the allotted 15 minutes. So we pay a premium. I wonder how many This is now impossible as they have moved the domestic arrivals to the other end of the of you voted Aaron Keown on the back of terminal. This is why the airport is able to show his Health Board billboards plastered all over such healthy dividends. Not from aircraft or town with a statement, ‘Do you believe in free people but from cars .$6 for a 16 minute run to parking at the hospital. I do.’ What has he done about it? Nothing. find out where my passengers were. Because car parking is a cash cow for A late 11.15pm flight, three cars in the dropoff area, that man there again and no room in councils and companies like airports. I know the free car park. So what to do? Drive round this, because if the airport really cared about the the roundabout until you see the plane coming inconvenience and costs to you for delays they into land. I went away for the weekend, left my would have an arrival/departure board outside and an area set aside where you could wait. car overnight= $30, used to be $25. I counted the cars in the long-term car park, That cost = your time.

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terms of buying properties and building in the district.” The Selwyn District Council stand had been busy throughout the two days, he said. “The Housing and Lifestyle Expo was the first time Selwyn District Council has done anything like this and it’s been a great opportunity to raise our profile with city dwellers looking for new options. We think we’re definitely going to get some new residents as a result,” Mayor Coe said. The council will be analysing feedback forms from exhibitors before deciding whether they would look at repeating the Expo event. Children didn’t miss out, with many taking the opportunity to pat a couple of llamas from Watford Grange Llamas, jump around in the bouncy castle or get their faces painted.

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Race director keeps on running Chris Tobin

AT age 58, Christchurch airport marathon race director Chris Cox is not prepared to hang up his running shoes any time soon. “I’m proud to still be a runner,” he said. “I keep going because I want to be and look fit and to be able to line up next to the people taking part in my events so they can say, ‘that guy knows our needs’.’’ Cox started running seriously in his early 20s after he kicked smoking 20 cigarettes

a day. “I’ve never been a nationally ranked runner, but a Canterbury ranked athlete.” Coached by Neville Reid, Cox was a member of the Olympic Harrier Club for many years. He lives on Stewart Island these days and spends a great deal of his time travelling in his job advising people on working at heights and in confined spaces. “I still run every day,” he said.

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On your marks: Christchurch marathon race director Chris Cox, second from right, and Christchurch Marathon Trust chairman Daniel Reese under starter’s orders from Christchurch Airport chief executive Jim Boult. This year’s race will include two elite wheelchair athletes. Photo: Bruce Wilson

Airport sponsorship to give marathon wider international exposure Chris Tobin

You don’t need a cycle or a fitness class, just clothing and a pair of shoes.” Volunteers and community groups act as marshals and race stewards on the day for which they receive $20,000 from Cox and the organisers. A road management plan costs $60,000 to $70,000. “Our main financial muscle is entry fees but we don’t survive on that alone. We get huge sponsorship, funding and pub charity money.” Last year, the marathon was held at Lincoln because of earthquake damage in the city; this year, it will be an out and back course around the airport. Cox hopes the race could one day go down Memorial Ave to Hagley Park and return. This year’s marathon will be on June 3.

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THE Christchurch marathon has taken a significant step up as a result of its new major sponsor coming on board, race director Chris Cox says. After being sponsors of the popular event for 10 years, SBS moved aside after Christchurch International Airport approached Cox and his fellow organisers. “They saw the marathon as being a good fit with extra international exposure,” says Cox. “SBS were keen to continue but they graciously stood aside and it’s been very amicable.” Cox sees the new sponsorship as a significant move forward with the possibility of reaching 10,000-plus entries becoming a reality. This would make the now-named Christchurch Airport Marathon the second-biggest in New Zealand behind the Auckland marathon. “Long term, we’ll be that big we’ll have to close entries.” It is a far cry from the time Cox first became involved in organising the marathon 17 years ago after earlier having been a regular participant in the event . “Seventeen years ago, the marathon was at its lowest point in its history and was run from QEII (stadium). I wanted to bring it into the city and said, ‘why not start and finish at the Town Hall?’ The council said no, it was a major arterial route.” Cox persisted and eventually the course started and finished at the Town Hall, which helped boost the event. The trigger for Cox to become race director followed a suggestion from the late Brian Taylor, a prominent running coach who died in the CTV earthquake tragedy on February 22 last year. At Taylor’s prompting, Cox formed a trust board comprised of people from the marathon’s former organising committee. Cox then established a company and the trust board contracted Cox’s company to run the event. The marathon has grown steadily ever since; “phenomenally” according to Cox. In the space of six years pre-earthquake the marathon tripled in size. Thousands of Canterbury people and others from further afield of all abilities have run in the marathon, half marathon and other associated events. The general consensus is that the running boom ended somewhere in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Cox does not have a bar of that. “It’s still a running boom. We notice a lot of events struggle to hold their own but we’re continuing to grow. A lot of people in the 30 to 50 age group are keen to stay active and running is a simple sport.

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Outdoor fires banned in urban areas OUTDOOR fires are banned in Christchurch City and its urban ‘fire districts’ until further notice. The ban came into force at midnight on Monday. Areas affected are Christchurch City, Brooklands, New Brighton, Sumner, Lyttelton, Governors Bay, Diamond Harbour, Little River and Akaroa, which are all urban fire districts within the council’s territory. Fire control in these urban areas is provided by the New Zealand Fire Service and the council may impose fire bans using the Urban Fire Safety Bylaw 2007.

A properly supervised gas barbecue or hangi is exempt from the ban, but special conditions apply. Anyone lighting a fire in the open air (e.g. burning solid fuel in a brazier or allowing a fire to be lit on his or her premises) may be fined up to $20,000. This council fire ban also covers nonresidential properties in urban parts of Christchurch. For further information please refer to the Christchurch City Urban Fire Safety Bylaw 2007 or visit www.ccc.govt.nz.

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Long road ahead: Christchurch South Intermediate School students formed a guard of honour to farewell British couple Kat and Steve Turner, who are embarking on a tandem bike ride across the world. Photo: Samantha Early

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IT may not be everyone’s idea of a romantic honeymoon; in fact, it could be a test of any relationship, let alone a new marriage. But for one British couple, setting off from Christchurch on a tandem bike ride back to their home of London is the adventure of a lifetime. Steve and Kat Turner, who married in August last year, intend to ride their custommade tandem, which comes complete with 14 gears and a small trailer, more than 38,000 kilometres across about 30 countries. Their goal is to break a Guinness World Record in the process. On the 30-kilogram bike, they will carry 40 kilograms of luggage, plus food and water. School teacher Steve, 32, and public service worker Kat, 30, saved up for a year before leaving their jobs and selling all their worldly possessions to attempt the trip, which they expect to take between 18 months and two years. Kat said it would take them about 1000 miles worth of riding to break in the saddles. “That’s why we’ve not been doing that much training, we need padded bottoms.” The idea was born on a rainy London day and the pair said getting their heads around

doing it was the biggest hurdle, but now they were ready to see where the road took them. They are also raising awareness for a charity called Practical Action, which works to help the world’s poor through developing technologies. On Monday morning, they had a send-off at Christchurch South Intermediate School, arranged by their friend, teacher Jonathan Collins. Steve told the school children the trip was all about embracing challenges. “We’re not Olympic athletes, we’re not saying we’re brilliant, but we had a dream of cycling around the world. “All you need to do is decide on a goal and break it down into little chunks to see how you can achieve it,” he said. The whole school, about 530 pupils, formed a guard of honour to farewell the travellers. Christchurch South students Samuel Hoetjes, Cameron Hercus and Ben Pearce, all 12, were impressed with the Turners’ challenge. “It’s a huge thing; they will probably be living off two-minute noodles for a while,” Ben said. The Turners will be posting progress reports online at www.tandemturners.com.

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TWO administration buildings owned by local power lines company Orion are to be demolished due to major earthquake damage. The buildings, both of which are located at 218 Manchester Street, were used as offices for the company’s 150 employees. They also formed the nerve-centre for Orion’s electricity distribution network. The buildings were evacuated after the February 22, 2011 earthquake because they were unsafe, and the employees have been working out of a temporary back-up site in Armagh St. They are being demolished because any further damage to them could

put the back-up site at risk. “If we don’t demolish them they could interfere with our ability to keep the power on, and that's unacceptable to us,” Orion chief executive officer Rob Jamieson said. “Even without the risk the buildings pose to our operations, we believe the cost of trying to fix the buildings would be too high when we still have much work to do to repair Christchurch’s electricity network. “Independent engineering assessments have shown that it’s uneconomic to repair either building, and the demolitions have been approved by the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority,” Mr Jamieson said.

Website promotes section availability INFORMATION on section availability and land zoned for residential subdivision in Christchurch is now available on the Christchurch City Council’s website. Council regulatory and planning committee chair Councillor Sue Wells said the council had worked with developers and real estate agents to help residents find out what

residential housing developments were happening in the city and how to contact developers with sections for sale. The site www.ccc.govt.nz/landavailability provides two lots of information; the first on sections currently available in Christchurch and secondly, where future development will occur.

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New position: Canterbury University lecturer Stefano Pampanin has been elected president of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering. Photo: Supplied

Charity dinner for children’s trust TWO high-profile New Zealanders will be the guest speakers at the Canterbury Earthquake Children’s Trust charity dinner being held at the Christchurch Casino next Thursday evening. The guest speakers are All Black coach and Canterbury Earthquakes Children’s Trust ambassador Steve Hansen and Student Volunteer Army founder and Young New

Zealander of the Year Sam Johnson. Guests will be served a three-course meal with drinks and will have the opportunity to bid for a range of items including signed sports memorabilia. All proceeds from the event will go to the trust, which was set up to benefit the children who lost a parent in the February 2011 earthquake.

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WHILE other children dream of being doctors, astronauts and policemen, newly elected president of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering, Stefano Pampanin, dreamt of being an engineer. “I remember very clearly in primary school there was a question essay about what do you want to be when you grow up and I said I wanted to be an engineer. My father is a civil engineer and I grew up with it. The office my father was in was where we lived and it became like a playground for me and my brother. “I thought it would be something useful. My father tried to convince us to do something else. He suggested we should do medicine or law, but instead both my brother and I became engineers,” he said. Italian-born Mr Pampanin gained a high school diploma in Classical Liceum where he studied Greek history, philosophy and architecture before doing his Laurea in structural engineering at the University of Pavia. It was there he met one of the men he calls mentor, Professor Giorgio Macchi, who introduced him to The International Committee for the Safeguard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Mr Pampanin worked with them on his thesis. “I was a small player collaborating with different professors to preserve the tower for the next generation.” The committee meets twice a century, Mr Pampanin said. He then completed his masters at the University of California and his doctorate in earthquake engineering at the Technical University of Milan, both under the supervision of Professor Nigel Priestley. It was the opportunity to work with Mr

Priestley again that drew him to New Zealand in 2002. “Canterbury University is a worldwide famous place for structural and earthquake engineering. Professors Bob Park, Tom Paulay and Nigel Priestley, often referred to as ‘the 3Ps’, were big names in engineering in the 1960 to 1980 period. “I came here for a short visit during my sabbatical. After that, they asked me to stay. There was an open position for a senior lecturer so I stayed.” Mr Pampanin has published over 200 articles and has been awarded numerous scholarships but his greatest achievement is earning the respect of his father and students. “He was pushing me to avoid smoky research. My father was pushing me to remember I was educating real engineers so I needed to be practical. What I am researching had to be something that could be applied in real life. “There is great satisfaction that you’re doing something that’s growing the knowledge and you see things happen. For us the best thing is seeing the technology you have been researching and teaching for years being implemented in real life and possibly saving lives, and people appreciate that without knowing where it’s come from, but you know.” Mr Pampanin said it was an honour to be elected the new president of the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering and he was determined to foster better relationships and communication with earthquake-related groups around the country. He hopes also to reconnect with similar groups internationally and has arranged to meet with representatives from the United States, Europe and Japan later this year.

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from family and church friends. He then perfected his design by building five canoes during his next two trips to Lepa and Poutasi villages, which were badly affected by the tsunami. “The canoes had to be simple, affordable and easy to build from local materials. “They’re not beautiful but they are practical and will help people get back on their feet.” Mr Scott has now switched his focus to teaching villagers to make the canoes themselves, which they will use for fishing and tourism. “We’re lucky enough to be the first group to hold a workshop in a new community centre in Poutasi. “We’ll build three canoes this time and one of them will be used to take tourists to a small island off the coast of Samoa, which will provide another source of income. The idea is to help people help themselves.”

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Public input sought on alcohol bans THE Christchurch City Council is proposing to place permanent bans on drinking in public places for Merivale and Papanui. The current temporary bans will remain in place until September 9. Following a trial of the temporary alcohol bans, the council was now looking at making them permanent, the council’s programme manager Alan Bywater said. The amendment to the 2009 Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw would help address increased violence and disorder in Merivale and Papanui, resulting from people drinking in public places, he said. There has been a change in drinking behaviour in these

areas following the movement of people from central city hospitality zones to the suburbs after the February 22, 2011 earthquake. The bans apply from 6pm to 6am on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Written submissions on the amendment to the Alcohol Restrictions in Public Places Bylaw can be made between May 4 and June 6 through the council’s webpage www.ccc.govt. nz/HaveYourSay, by emailing alcoholbylaw@ ccc.govt.nz or by posting to: ‘Submissions on proposed Merivale and Papanui Alcohol Bans’ Christchurch City Council, PO Box 237, Christchurch 8140.

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A TIMARU-based furniture manufacturer is giving rimu timber taken from demolished buildings in Christchurch a second life. Sites where the timber has come from include the Trinity Church on the corner of Manchester and Worcester streets, Christchurch South Intermediate School, Dorothy’s and Beaufort House, as well as private homes, Sue Wills of Ken Wills Furniture said. The company had been manufacturing furniture from recycled rimu for 16 years, but last year supplies of the timber started running low, Mrs Wills said. “We were sourcing rimu from all over the South Island, mostly from old commercial buildings that were being demolished, but it was becoming scarce. “We saw the coverage of the demolition (in Christchurch) on TV. It was all happening at great speed and all those beautiful beams were going into one big heap and then getting dumped.” Once things had settled down and the demolition was being done in a more orderly fashion, the furniture company was able to obtain the timber through the demolition companies, Mrs Wills said. “People started to realise the value of the timber and that they could make money

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PEOPLE with additional information about the old CTV building have until May 11 to share it with the Canterbury Earthquakes Royal Commission. The building collapsed in the February 22, 2011 earthquake, killing 115 people. Since May 2011 the royal commission has asked for and obtained significant amounts of information about the building from a wide range of organisations and individuals, including the public. “We are confident we have obtained all the key facts about the building. However there is still a chance that someone has information that may help our inquiry, and if that is the case, we are asking them to please contact us as soon as possible. The information could be about any aspect of the building including the design, consent, construction, maintenance, modification, earthquake damage or collapse,” executive director Justine Gilliland said. People can share their information by completing a form on the commission’s website or by phoning 0800 337 468. All key information will be made public

at a CTV hearing starting on June 25 at St Teresa’s church hall on the corner of Puriri Street and Riccarton Road in Christchurch. The commission’s findings about the CTV building and its recommendations to help reduce the likelihood of such a tragedy happening again will be included in a final report to be delivered to the GovernorGeneral by November 12.

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community. So when we’re thinking about energy we have got to look past the classroom and to the community and the world,” Mrs Addison said. The teachers wrote a proposal to Genesis at the start of term one explaining how they would incorporate the solar panels at school into the teaching and learning programmes and how it would fit in with the New Zealand curriculum. From there they were narrowed down to five schools who were interviewed by Genesis representatives. “They came here and met with the students. We had activities set up on what we had been doing with energy,” Mrs Addison said. Years five and six students designed their own cities using different power stations and wrote songs about energy. One class made wind-powered cars while the senior students actually created their

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Sweet treat: Middleton Grange students Manaia Tickell, left, Adelaide Gwynn and Hannah Nicholson are among 200 students at the school who will be treated to some Fair Trade chocolate products as part of Oxfam’s Biggest Chocolate Break during Fair Trade Fortnight which runs from Saturday to May 20. Last year, more than 1000 organisations took part in the Oxfam’s Biggest Coffee/Chocolate Break. Middleton Grange economics teacher Ramon Utting said this was the first year the school had been involved in the chocolate break and he hoped it would make students more aware of the products they used. “There was a quote in some of the material we use about the price of Fair Trade. You end up having to pay one way or another, it’s just we expect others to pay for our lifestyle. If we save a few dollars on our lifestyle, someone else is paying for it with theirs,” he said . Photo: Tania Butterfield

EMBROIDERY For all skill levels, Canterbury Embroideries Guild, groups meet several times weekly, contact Roz 383-6946 or Rosemary 358-4256. CHARITY CONCERT/BOOK SALE Fundraiser for the M.E./CFS Support Group Saturday, May 12 from 2pm at St Silas Church, 237 Main North Road, Redwood. Fun and entertainment for the whole family plus Devonshire Tea. Tickets only $5, phone 03 359 3439. QE2 MASTERS Swimming Club has re-established at the Graham Condon Pool on Monday & Wednesday nights. Swimmers of all abilities are welcome for fitness & friendship. If you are interested we would love to hear from you, ph Sam 366-1789. PLAY Indoor bowls this winter at Avonhead School’s new hall, learners welcome. Monday evenings, 7.15pm, friendly people, warm, well-lit, top-class facilities, Avonhead Indoor Bowls Club, ph Graham 358-8385 for more information. YALDHURST Ladies Probus Club, is looking to welcome new members at their meetings in Upper Riccarton on the 3rd Tuesday each month. Variety of interesting speakers and arranged outings are held with friendly club. For inquiries phone Glenis 342-5350 or Jan 342-9202. HAGLEY Ladies Probus Club, welcomes new members to join our club. We meet at Crockfords Bridge Club rooms, 218 Riccarton Road on 1st Tuesday of each month at 1.30pm & 3rd Tuesday is our outings day. Very interesting speakers, enjoyable outings are had by all. Good off-street parking available, plse contact Waverley 342-8226 or Joan 352-1338. LIVE In north-western suburbs and want to make new friends? Why not consider joining Papanui Combined Probus Club, couples & singles, all welcome, great speakers, great outings, great company. Monthly meetings 1st Tuesday at Papanui Bowls, ground floor, 181 Condell Ave, no parking problems, ph Ivan 3485687 or Dorothy 351-8322. PT In the park. Free outdoor exercise session with REPs, registered personal trainers, weekly on Saturdays, 12noon, duration 45 minutes. Caters to all fitness levels, plse wear suitable clothing & footwear, session takes place rain or shine, North Hagley Park, corner Park Terrace & Harper Ave, further inquiries 027-484-9383.

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Exhibition linking artists and buyers TWO recent Canterbury University business management masters graduates are creating an art exhibition for everyday artists to showcase their work. Tim Palmer and Claire Turner, who graduated last year, said the event, entitled The Art Project, encompassed their passion for business, art and emerging Christchurch talent. “We are responding to the challenging circumstances facing Christchurch young professionals with the aim of breathing life back into the city one move at a time.” They believed opportunities for nonprofessional artists to exhibit and sell their work were lacking in the city. “It’s a simple concept; we want to provide the opportunity for art to be made and exhibited based on talent not name, and make it possible for people to purchase art at a more realistic rate. It will be a showcase of Christchurch talent in a time when Christchurch needs its talent the most.”

The idea started with a few friends who had artwork the pair thought should be showcased and a desire to give them a platform to share their artwork, Miss Turner said. “It spread from that. Now we keep getting random people getting in touch wanting to be part of it. It just snowballed and people are really excited about it.” About 30 artists have confirmed their participation in the event with mediums ranging from oil, acrylic, photography and sculpture, Miss Turner said. “It’s about providing a more approachable platform for emerging artists and potential buyers.” The Art Project, this Saturday, from 4pm, Rangi Ruru Drama Theatre, entrance off Merivale Lane. $15 admission. All artwork for sale. Tickets include wine, beer, nibbles and entertainment for the night.

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Canterbury teens win sporting scholarships TWO teenagers from Avonhead and Belfast have earned Canterbury Sports Foundation Awards scholarships of $2000 for their achievements in rowing and athletics. Avonhead rower Sophie Shingleton, 17, has attracted attention from national selectors for the last three years with her ability to row with skill and expertise beyond her years. She has rowed with considerable success for her school, Villa Maria, at a level well above her age group. In 2009, at the age of 15, she gained selection in the South Island under-18 squad and won silver in the U17 coxed eight at the Maadi Cup Her potential was recognised in both 2010 and 2011 with selection as a New Zealand Junior (U19) trialist for the World Junior Championships team. In 2011, she also achieved good results at the Maadi Cup

and was selected in the U21 squad for RPC South. Belfast athlete Hayden Hall, 19, specialises in the discus throw. He has been involved in athletics since he was six and has made significant progress as he moved through the various age grades, winning titles in national competitions at children’s, secondary school and his current IAAF junior grade. He is a member of the Papanui Toc H Athletic Club and is striving to achieve a performance that will qualify him for the IAAF World Junior Championships in Barcelona, Spain in July and also better a long-standing Canterbury age-group discus throw record. Hayden is coached by his mother, Andrea Hall, Canterbury’s leading throwing coach. He represented New Zealand at the 2005 and 2008 Pacific School Games.

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First competition: Riccarton High School student Ruby Ellis competed in the Oceania Confederation and Invitational Speed Skating Championships at Caroline Bay, Timaru last month. The competition involved teams from the USA, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia and Singapore. Ruby competed in the cadet girls grade and came fourth in the 10km elimination, fifth in the 1000m final and sixth in the 300m time trial. Photo: Supplied

Peace of mind for the future, plus something for today! Close inspection: University of Canterbury Aurora Astronomy School students Becky Dawson-Smith, left, and Raviesha Abeysinghe use a spectrometer for an experiment in the

Physics and Astronomy Department. Raviesha is looking through an eye-piece at the light that has been made into the colours of the rainbow by the prism on the left.

Fascinating: University of Canterbury Physics and Astronomy PhD student Jeffrey Simpson, centre, discusses with Aurora Astronomy School students Toby Hendy and Helena Barnes how astronomers use the light from stars to find out what they are made of and how fast they are moving. The year 13 students were among 20 students from around the country selected to

spend a week at the school. They attended lectures and workshops learning about the universe, life cycles of the stars and planet exploration, among other things. They also visited Mount John Observatory where they observed the dark Mackenzie basin skies and also saw how spectroscopy is done on much fainter stars. Photos: Supplied

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Cycling on Anzac Day in Korea Last week, I had the privilege of competing in the Tour de Korea, an eight-day stage race, representing Subway Pro Cycling. Aside from the racing to report, I discovered a bit of Korean history relevant to Kiwis. Aside from Anzac Day, last week also commemorated the 60th anniversary of a significant battle in the Korean War in which Anzac soldiers were highly involved. There also happens to be more New Zealand flags than I can remember seeing in a foreign country; this is in part due to 50 years of diplomatic relations between South Korea and New Zealand being marked. The first day of racing started in wet, cold and nervous conditions – an example was when at the finish you’re extremely grateful (albeit without a result for the team), to have air in both tyres and all skin intact (i.e. no punctures, no crashes). Day two started in dry and temperate conditions but no

let-up in pace – 48 kilometres in the first hour covered, unfortunately still no result. Day three was more rewarding because I made the day’s main break, with only one other for company. Forty kilometres left, we had a sizeable gap, only to be hunted down in the closing stages by a speeding peloton. It was nice to animate the race, disappointing not to get a result. Day four: Anzac Day. In remembrance, we started with black armbands only for the stage to be cancelled after 10 kilometres due to monsoon conditions and consequently, appalling rider safety. Day five was not a good day for cycling either. Three different ‘media’ motorbikes crashed into cyclists, almost neutralising the race as we feared once again for our safety. As I send this report, I have fingers crossed for the remaining three days to be accident-free and to have a result!

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Good cause: Cotswold Primary School students Harry Scott, 10, left, Reuban Okeroa, 8, Jorgia Ralston, 8, and Hannah Mitchell, 10, are among those collecting old mobile phones for the Starship Hospital Mobile Phone Appeal. The Student Voice, a student-led school council, is hoping to collect between 100 and 500 old phones for the cause, Harry said. Cotswold School is happy to receive any make and model of mobile phone regardless of condition. Please remove the SIM card and wrap the battery separately from the phone and place in a plastic bag. Old phones can be dropped off at room 18 anytime during this term. Photo: Tania Butterfield

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Diocese of Christchurch, surroundings, so they will contribute and is set to continue to educate St Margaret’s College’s to creating a socially, physically and young women to live and lead for foundation for a Christian-based spiritually sustainable world. the next century and beyond. education was laid. St Margaret’s has produced many They welcome you to their Open One hundred years later, this leaders who have given much back Day on May 7, 10.30am to 1.30pm. base remains and many of the time-honoured traditions are upheld alongside a strong culture of innovation. Located in Merivale, its population sits around 700 girls. St Margaret’s is the only independent year one to 13 girls’ day and boarding school in the South Island as well as the only one to offer the choice of NCEA and the well-recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma programme for girls in years 12 and 13. MAIREHAU HIGH SCHOOL Physically, the Mairehau For all students to value themselves and others,High to know they can excelSchool and to reach their full potential. college has underChristian School gone exciting and significant changes Growing in Wisdom and Stature as a result of the We’re not that far away! earthquakes and to MAIREHAU MAIREHAU HIGH HIGH SCHOOL SCHOOL Aidanfield Christian School • Halswell meet the evolving For all students to value themselves and others, to know they can excel and to reach their full potential. For all students to value themselves and others, to know they can excel and to reach their full potential. OUR VISION is to serve and work together needs of its students. with families in equipping children in a New, world-class Biblical community to: 7pm to to 9pm 7pm 9pm • Pursue excellence in academic learning facilities are being Tuesday 22 May 2012 Tuesday 22 May 2012 • Understand their identity Come and join the ACADEMIC school of choice for North East Christchurch completed and • Become discerning thinkers The evening will begin with a welcome and short address by the Principal, the Assembly Hall at MAIREHAU HIGH SCHOOL The evening will begin with ainshort • Be faithful in service to God will accommodate 7.00pm. You are then welcome to join a guided tour of the school and to meet our staff and students. MAIREHAU For all students to value themselves and others,HIGH to know they can excelSCHOOL and to reach their full potential. Our strong, supportive family environment caters address by the Principal at 7.00pm, Come and find out more about the smaller co-educational school which caters for individual students’ innovative teaching needs in the 21st century. for Years 1-10 with a pathway to Middleton Grange For all students to value themselves and others, to know they can excel and to reach their full potential. followed by guided tours of our school. School at Years 11-13 for preference families. and learning. With a PH: +64 3 385 3145 440 Hills Road Come and find out more about our Students benefit from our quality teaching, strong FX: +64 3 385 3143 Mairehau deep understanding EM: principal@mairehau.school.nz focus on pastoral care and our special focus on Christchurch 8052 7pm to 9pm smaller co-educational school which WB: www.mairehau.school.nz 7pm to 9pm NEW ZEALAND personal character development. of globalised Tuesday 2012 caters for individual students’ Tuesday 22 22 May May 2012 needs in We have limited spaces available at most levels. technology, the Come and join the ACADEMIC school of choice for North East Christchurch the 21st century. Come and join the ACADEMIC school of choice for North East Christchurch The evening will begin with a welcome and short address by the Principal, in the Assembly Hall at Application closing dates for 2013 enrollments are: The evening will begin with a to welcome and short by the and Principal, in the at college prepares 7.00pm. You are then welcome join a guided touraddress of the school to meet our Assembly staff and Hall students. 7.00pm. You are then welcome to join a guided tour of the school and to meet our staff and students. st st Years 7-10: 31 May | Years 1-6: 31 August Come and find out more about the smaller co-educational school which caters for individual students’ its students to PH: 3145 | FX: 385 3143 Come and find out more about385 the smaller co-educational school which caters for individual students’ needs in the 21st century. needs in the 21st century. For a personalised tour with one of our senior EM: principal@mairehau.school.nz become global staff or for more information, contact us on: PH: +64 3 385 WB: 3145 440 Hills Road PH: +64 3 385 3145 www.mairehau.school.nz 7pm to 9pm 440 Hills Road FX: +64 3 385 3143 Mairehau citizens. Students FX: +64 3 385 3143 (03) 338 8153 or vickie.james@aidanfield.school.nz Mairehau EM: principal@mairehau.school.nz 440Tuesday Hills Road Mairehau 22 May 2012 Christchurch 8052

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We offer a wide range of subjects for years 7-13 in an environment that encompasses traditional Catholic values. Our College has a caring family atmosphere together with high expectations of behaviour, responsibility and achievement. We have a very innovative curriculum at yrs 7 and 8. All students in yr 7 have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument with free tuition.Our vision 2017 will ensure students are well prepared for the changing world. We have a new learning complex just completed with commercial kitchen, graphics and design studio, computer suite and an extensive new workshop. Come along on Tuesday 08 May at 6pm and view this exciting new learning complex that has given CCC some of the most modern learning facilities in the city. Come and hear about our wonderful NCEA results and how we can make a difference to your son or daughter. Check out the following reports: CTV news Monday 02 April at http://vimeopro.com/canterburytv/ctv-news/video/39671769 TVNZ report on http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/ students-overcome-disaster-succeed-video-4813187 and the Press report on http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/ news/christchurch-earthquake-2011/6675934/Pupils-excel-despite-quakes Enrolments are now being taken for 2013, so if you are interested please phone our College (contact details below) for an enrolment pack to be sent to you. Alternatively you can get one at our Open Evening. Please note you are welcome to phone our College to speak to the principal or make an appointment with him.

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apanui High is a professional learning community offering a wide choice of subjects and learning pathways, as well as a wide range of sporting and cultural activities. The school’s jazz band, kapa haka group, touch rugby teams and drama performances have all gained national recognition. With a roll of more than 1500 students, the school has an enrolment scheme so that roll growth will be managed. A broad curriculum and a wide choice of subjects are delivered by Papanui High offers a wide choice of subjects and a range of activities to help innovative, committed staff. your child grow as a well-rounded individual. The school is determined that the needs of every student in the covers the full range of academic, and its ICT resources are excellent. school will be met through our “Full social and ethnic groups. Our aim is simple - to provide the Service” philosophy. Papanui High offers first-rate best education possible for every Strongly committed to its North modern facilities to enhance the student. Christchurch community, the school learning environment. The school Papanui High invites you to their reflects and serves the community has undergone a multimillion dollar Open Night on Thursday, May 17, around it.SCHOOL A balanced student body PROOF building development programme from 7pm to 9pm. UNLIMITED TIME 18/04/2012 10:52:07 a.m. S64

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Educating boys towards excellence

ike many other schools, Shirley Boys High School is committed to its students and the community it serves. The goal has always been ‘to educate boys towards excellence’, to develop character and resiliency, even more so after the recent earthquake events in Christchurch. The Shirley Way encompasses five

‘pillars’ (core values) which underpin everything we do at Shirley Boys – Lifelong Learning, Personal Excellence, Leadership, Participation and Citizenship. The school’s Code of Conduct is based upon these values, which are held by everyone in the Shirley Community. In 2011, Shirley Boys achieved outstanding

academic success. At every level from NCEA Level 1 through to Level 3, including literacy, numeracy and university entrance, Shirley’s pass rate was significantly higher than national averages. A highlight was 12 boys obtaining 17 scholarships, two of which were classified ‘outstanding’ (top 1 per cent of the country).

Shirley Boys community open night is on Wednesday, June 6, commencing in the Assembly Hall at 6.30pm. We welcome you to come along, meet the Headmaster and have a look around the school. Staff members and senior students will also be available to answer any questions you might have.

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Open Day Thursday 2nd August 6.30pm - 8pm Shirley Boys High School nurtures a culture of excellence and teaches its students core values such as lifelong learning, personal excellence, leadership, participation and citizenship, helping your child grow into capable adults.

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OPEN EVENING Meet the Principal and Staff. View the Facilities & Department Displays. A full academic programme at a school that is still small enough to care for everyone. This is a great opportunity for you to see how good your local community High School is. We look forward to meeting you. Hornby High School Library 4pm Richard Edmundson, Principal - Ph 03 349 5396 www.hornby.school.nz - 180 Waterloo Road, Hornby - Ph 03 349 5395

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THURSDAY MAY 3 2012

School Open DayS

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Called to Shine - That is the motto at St Patrick’s School.

A focus on excellence and providing a quality education based on faith values ensures that students get the best possible opportunities to achieve their potential. Achievement standards are high with a large majority of students performing well above expectation, Principal Aaron Richards says. Another strength of the school is the wide variety of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities that are provided. The school’s intermediate programme is very comprehensive including: technology education, science extension and a leadership programme to name a few. “Our intermediate programme not only prepares students to succeed academically at secondary school it also develops their self-confidence and independence as learners” says Mr Richards.

Christchurch Boys' High School A tradition of excellence One of New Zealand's leading schools since 1881

Rubbish bags at the ready: Volunteers taking part in the international clean-up project on Sunday. Photo: Supplied

Five good reasons for choosing St Patrick’s School • Quality Catholic education • Excellent academic achievement • Growing children’s’ confidence in a small family like atmosphere • Variety of academic, sporting and cultural opportunities giving children the opportunity to excel • Empowering children to be motivated learners Primary and intermediate space available Please contact the school office to make an appointment to view the school: Phone – 03 3515590 or email: office@stpatricks.school.nz

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5-7pm Thursday 7 June 2012 The evening begins in the gymnasium at 5pm, with an address from the Principal, Sue Hume, and student representatives. A tour of the school follows, with the opportunity to talk to teachers and students. We look forward to welcoming all prospective students and families for 2013.

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Clean-up part of a worldwide initiative Christine de Felice

ABOUT 60 people spent three hours collecting rubbish in a group clean-up initiative in Shirley on Sunday. They were part of a simultaneous international clean-up, the 2012 Clean World Movement, which was organised by the Korean-based International WeLoveU Foundation. Foundation members and their families and friends joined in cleaning up the rubbish, which included cigarette butts, broken glass, vehicle parts and food wrappers and filled about 50 rubbish bags.

It was collected from the area bounded by Shirley Road, Hills Road, North Avon Road and North Parade. The area was selected due to the inner city, where it would otherwise have been carried out, being closed, foundation branch manager James Kim said. The worldwide clean-up was organised in response to the impact climate change is having on the environment, Mr Kim said. New Zealand was one of 150 countries involved in the project. Foundation members in Auckland also took part.

HNZ houses to be repaired Work will begin on repairing some of the 212 Housing New Zealand’s damaged homes this month. HNZ asset development general manager Sean Bignell said 67 companies registered to repair the damaged and vacant homes. About half the companies that responded were from Canterbury, with the rest ranging from large national companies to small South Island-based firms. Builders, painters, electricians and brick repairers are among the trades represented, Mr Bignell said. “It is magnificent to have had such a good response. These 212 houses or their services have been significantly damaged, but with a good pool of competent repairers it shouldn’t

take us long before the properties are available to let again,” Mr Bignell said. Finalisation of the corporation’s three insurance claims was not expected until at least the end of June, he said. Housing New Zealand has re-prioritised capital to enable stage one of its repair programme to start early, in light of the increasing housing shortage in Canterbury. The houses will be matched with tenants before the work is completed so they can move in as soon as the repairs are done, he said. Since September 4, 2010, Housing New Zealand has commissioned more than 20,000 urgent health and safety repairs on more than 5000 of 6127 Canterbury properties.

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New host for CTV’s City Life

Park bench fixed up thanks to Jayden Good as new: When the seat bench on the banks of the Avon River near his house needed a repair job, Freeville School pupil Jayden King, 7, left, called in a helping hand. Jayden’s Nelson based granddad Malcolm Ross, a member of the Stoke Tahunanui Rotary Club, brought tools and timber with him on an Easter weekend visit and the pair set to work. Thanks to their efforts, the bench, on New Brighton Rd, near Baker St, is now once again fully functional. “All repaired and now able to be used again,” said a proud Jayden, after the job was done.

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Familiar face: New City Life host Vanessa Wells. Photo: Samantha Early

NEW City Life host Vanessa Wells has run a marathon, been scared script-less and voiced an answering service for an engineering firm in Texas. A self-described full-time mum with three part-time jobs, she credits her husband of 17 years, Jonathan, and a strong network of family and friends for supporting her with work and being mum to Lachie, 11, and Tom, 8. “It’s a juggle and there’s no such thing as a superwoman.” Along with her role at Canterbury Television, she is also a Court Jester with the Court Theatre and has built up her own international voice business. “A lot of Americans really like the Kiwi voice, I never thought the work was out there but the internet opened up a whole world, which is great.” The born and bred Cantabrian also works as an actor in commercials and short films. Long-time CTV viewers will recognise Mrs Wells as she was previously the host of the Good Living show, leaving three years ago to spend more time with her children. She said although so much had happened since, with many of her former CTV workmates among those who died in the building’s collapse in the February 22 earthquake last year, coming back felt right. Mrs Wells said having the familiar voice of director Doug McCammon in her ear was a major part of her being happy to return. She was looking forward to meeting a wide range of people on the show. “I’m a curious person by nature and really enjoy hearing about other people’s lives and what’s going on.”

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The Children’s Bookshop will celebrate the first anniversary of its new premises in Blenheim Road on Sunday, May 6 from 10am to 4pm. The talented Andy Griffiths, author of the popular books “Just Annoying”, “Just Shocking” and “Just Stupid” will be in store at 2pm to sign his latest novel “Just Doomed”. Plus, there are three signed copies of “Just Doomed” to be won in a lucky draw. It has been a busy year for the Children’s Bookshop getting back into business after all the trauma of earthquakes and the demolition of their old premises in Victoria Street. We were unable to salvage any of our stock from the old shop so once the painting and decorating and bookshelves were in place, the team had great pleasure unpacking their new stock with fresh eyes on how best to display our beautiful book selection. Old and new customers like our new location and are pleased that there is now plenty of parking available which gives them time to browse. We have hosted visiting authors and illustrators and wonderful storytellers and will continue to do so. Within the year at Blenheim Road, we celebrated 35 years in business with a party for customers, friends and the many people who had made it possible for us to begin again. And, we plan to be here in Christchurch for another thirty five years! Hornby

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MORE than 100 people have taken part in the community-led suburban centres programme focus group and community drop-in sessions on the recovery of Sumner Village centre over the past two weeks. Chairman of the Joint Advisory Group David Cox said the sessions were organised to help the Council tap into local knowledge and gather information vital to the recovery and rebuild of Sumner Village Centre. “Community leaders, building and business owners, central and local government agencies, other stakeholders and local residents have discussed options and ideas and have shared their top priorities for their centre,” Mr Cox said.

“People came with a wide range of information and some exciting ideas. People liked the idea of retaining and building on the village’s quirky, eclectic identity and developing better connections to the Esplanade and the sea. “Other ideas included mixed use zoning, more activities for youth, and the repair or replacement of key community facilities. Traffic issues, including vehicle speeds and better car parking, pedestrian spaces and cycleways also featured,” he said. Ideas and options will be presented to the community in the draft Sumner Village Centre Master Plan, which the council aims to consult on later in the year.

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uscle People Physiotherapy is delighted to have reopened their new clinic at the YMCA in Hereford Street this week. The new clinic not only has three treatment rooms, but also has some new services as part of Muscle People’s ongoing commitment to provide a top, professional physiotherapy service.

“We are not just reinventing our clinic in town, but we are also redeveloping it with the latest cutting-edge assessment and treatment protocols from around the world,” says Muscle People manager Nicole Hill. The addition of an advanced biomechanical assessment lab at the clinic identifies not just the client’s injuries, but also any pre-existing factors that led to their injury. “We will then offer treatments and exercise programmes to correct these factors. Our aim is to have our clients not just back to their pre-injury state, but to

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In harmony: The Cecilian Singers will perform their first concert of the year on Sunday.

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THE Cecilian Singers have been hard at work preparing for their Kaleidoscope concert, which will be held at Elmwood School on Sunday. The choir has included a performance opportunity for young Christchurch musicians in their concert.

5:30 10 Things I Hate About You 6pm Neighbours 6:30 Friends R 7:00 Shortland Street PGR Phoenix is isolated; Murray devises a plan for romance; Nicole proves three is a crowd. 7:30 Police Ten 7 8:00 Last Chance Dogs PGR 8:30 Once Upon A Time 9:30 Kitchen Nightmares USA 10:30 Haven AO 11:30 Crash Course

a series of concerts at St Augustine’s, where snippets of the programme for Kaleidoscope were well received by the audience. The concert begins at 2.30pm at the Elmwood School auditorium. Tickets are $20 with family concessions available.

Iconic 70s concert to hit Christchurch THE greatest hits of the 70s will be revisited by The New Seekers and Paper Lace when they perform in Christchurch next Thursday as part of their Smash Hits 70s tour. Eve Graham of the Seekers and Paper Lace’s Philip Wright will get audiences singing along to a selection of their favourite 70s songs. Scottish-born Graham has performed around the world for the past 40 years on a variety of stages from American Bandstand and the

Sonny and Cher Show, to The Two Ronnies and Morecambe and Wise. Graham had a string of memorable hits including I’d Like To Teach The World To Sing; Look What They’ve Done To My Song, Ma; Nickel Song; Circles; Never Ending Song Of Love and Beg, Steal or Borrow. Philip Wright and Paper Lace’s compositions such as Billy Don’t Be A Hero, Hitchin’ A Ride and The Black Eyed Boys sold millions of copies around the world.

Tickets giveaway MAINLAND Press has a double pass to The Smash Hits 70s show at the Aurora Centre on Thursday, May 10, at 7.30pm to give away to one lucky reader. To enter, email giveaway@mainlandpress. co.nz with Smash in the subject line, text Smash to 4494 (texts cost 50 cents) or write to The Smash Hits 70s Mel Giveaway PO Box 39 176, Christchurch 8545. To be eligible make sure you include your name, address and daytime contact phone number. Entries close at 12pm on Tuesday, May 8. The winner must be able to collect the tickets from the Mainland Press office at 540 Wairakei Road.

5:30 Home And Away Bianca breaks plans with Liam and bonds with Darcy; Heath reveals Henri and Casey’s secret; Roo, Irene, and Leah have some single ladies’ time. 6pm 3 News 7:00 Campbell Live 7:30 New Zealand’s Hottest Home Baker PGR The final eight make their best celebration cakes. 8:30 The Finder AO A severe hurricane strikes Southern Florida, but bad weather will not stop Walter from searching for a Friday female high-school student who Midnight Men Of A Certain Age went missing during the storm. PGR R 1:00 Police Ten 7 R 1:30 9:30 Project Runway PGR (Part 1) 10:30 Nightline Infomercials 2:30 Flashpoint Friday 11:00 Sports Tonight 11:15 Golf AO R 3:15 Jeremy Kyle PGR R 12:10 Total Emergency PGR Club 11:45 In Plain Sight AO 4:20 Emmerdale PGR R 5:05 R 1:10 Te Karere R 2 1:35 Impact With Mishal Husain 2:30 The Erin Simpson Show R 5:30 Business Report 2:45 Sport Infomercials 6am Creflo Dollar Friday Today 3:00 BBC World News 6:30 Hi-5 R 7:00 The Fairly Odd 12:40 Infomercials 5:00 Joyce 3:30 HARDtalk 4:00 The Hub Parents R 7:25 The Penguins Of Meyer 5:30 Destiny Television With Nik Gowing 5:05 The Madagascar R 7:50 Beyblades With Bishop Brian Tamaki 6am 3 News – Firstline 8:30 Believer’s Voice Of Victory 5:35 Metal Masters R 8:15 Tiki Tour Te Karere R 2 6am Breakfast Infomercials 8:40 The Mooh Brothers R 9:00 Good Morning 10:35 The Talk PGR 8:50 Timmy Time R Noon One News At Midday 11:30 Entertainment Tonight R 9:00 Fishtronaut R 12:30 Emmerdale PGR Noon 3 News 9:25 Zip And Mac R 1:30 Come Dine With Me 12:30 Home And Away R 9:30 Infomercials 2:00 Britain’s Best Dish 1:00 Dr Phil PGR 3:00 60 Minute Makeover 11:00 Neighbours R 2:00 The Dr Oz Show PGR 4:00 Te Karere 2 11:30 Shortland Street PGR R 3:00 The Real Housewives Of 4:30 One News Noon Grey’s Anatomy PGR R New York City PGR 4:55 Ellen PGR 4:00 Rachael Ray 1:00 Jeremy Kyle USA PGR 6pm One News 5:00 Everybody Loves Raymond 2:00 Anderson 7:00 Close Up R 3:00 The Koala Brothers 7:30 Coronation Street 5:30 Home And Away David misreads Tina’s signals; Nick 3:10 Emu R 6pm 3 News and Carla could lose it all; Sophie 3:25 Mr Men R 3:30 SpongeBob SquarePants R 7:00 Campbell Live is thrown out of school. 7:30 Glee PGR 4:00 Jonas 8:30 M An Education Will gives the glee club a Spanish PGR 2009 Drama. A coming-of4:30 The Erin Simpson Show singing assignment, enlisting the age story about a teenage girl in 5:00 America’s Funniest Home help of his musically-inclined night1960s suburban London, and how Videos R school teacher. her life changes with the arrival 5:30 10 Things I Hate About You 8:30 The Graham Norton Show of a playboy nearly twice her age. 6pm Neighbours AO Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard. 6:30 Friends R 9:30 AotearoHA – Comedy 10:45 One News Tonight 7:00 Shortland Street PGR Carnival AO R 11:15 Rush 10:30 Nightline Several bombings and an attack on 7:30 American Idol 9:30 Mobbed 11:00 Sports Tonight 11:15 a police helicopter start to form a 10:30 Vampire Diaries AO picture of a crime. Pokerstar – The Big Game PGR 6pm One News 7:00 Close Up 7:30 Coronation Street PGR Audrey urges Natasha to see sense; Sally deals with Sophie’s sexuality; Carla snaps at Trev. 8:30 The Chawners’ Last Chance AO The Chawners appear on Close Up to try to prove they are not Britain’s fattest family. 9:30 Benidorm AO R 10:00 Spicks And Specks AO A humorous look into musical history, hosted by comedian Adam Hills. 10:35 One News Tonight 11:05 Tagata Pasifika R 11:35 Air Medics R

The Cathedral Grammar Girls’ Choir under the directorship of Paul Ellis will be guest artists as well as a chamber group, Popper’s People, consisting of three cellists and a pianist from Christchurch Girls’ High School. The choir was recently featured in

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After re-releasing two albums in 2010, vocalist Philip Wright and original bassist Cliff Fish have joined forces with Phil Hendricks and Paul Robinson to recreate the authentic live sound of Paper Lace for the New Zealand tour. The concert will be held at the Aurora Centre at 7.30pm. Adult tickets are $75 and senior citizen tickets are $65. For tickets phone Ticketek on 377 8899.

City Choir concert tickets giveaway winner Congratulations to Mary Brown, of Bryndwr, who won a double pass to the City Choir concert last weekend. Thanks to all the readers who entered the draw.

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5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukana Ka Pao R 6:30 Manu Korero 2009 R 2 7:00 Ako 7:30 Te Kaea R 2 8:00 Boil Up 8:30 N Code 9:30 N Hunting Aotearoa AO 10:00 Te Po Mekemeke (Starting Today) R 10:30 F Mana Mamau AO 11:00 Te Kaea R 2 11:30 Closedown Friday 3:00 Toku Reo R 2 3:30 Wild Animal Baby Explorers 4:00 Miharo 2 4:30 Nga Pari Karangaranga O Te Motu 5:00 Toi Whakaari R 2 5:30 Te Kaea 2 6pm Pukana Ka Pao R 6:30 Manu Korero 2009 R 7:00 Ako 7:30 Te Kaea R 2 8:00 Nga Manu Korero 2010 R 8:30 N Homai Te Pakipaki 10:00 The Topp Twins 10:30 Songs From The Inside PGR R 11:00 Te Kaea R 2

Ratings: 16 Approved for persons 16 years or over; 18 Approved for persons 18 years or over; AO Adults only; C Content may offend; L Language may offend; M Suitable for mature audiences; PG/PGR Parental guidance recommended for young viewers; S Sexual content may offend; V Contains violence. R Repeat.

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5:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) A roundup of the last week of Super Rugby matches. 7:00 Grassroots Rugby 8:00 Total Rugby 8:30 Rugby – Super Rugby (Highlights) Blues v Reds. From Eden Park in Auckland. 9:30 RugbyCentre 10:30 Re:Union (Replay) 11:30 NRL Footy Show (Highlights) Friday 1:30 Jetsprinting – World Championship (Delayed) From Wanganui for round five of the Superboat class. 2:00 Rugby League – NRL (Replay) Rabbitohs v Cowboys. From ANZ Stadium in Sydney. 4:00 Football – Premier League (Replay) Bolton v Tottenham. 6am L Darts – Premier League From the NIA in Birmingham for event number thirteen. 9:30 Cricket – IPL (Replay) Teams and venue TBA. 1:00 Boxing – The Ultimate Fighter Dominick Cruz’s team take on Urijah Faber’s team. These two are currently the top bantamweight division fighters. 2:00 Martial Arts – UFC Countdown A preview of UFC events, with exclusive interviews, fight footage, expert analysis and in-depth training camp reports. 3:00 On Freddie Roach 3:30 Boxing – AIBA European Olympic Qualifying (Highlights) 5:30 Boxing – Fight Sports Knockouts 6:30 L Friday Night Football 7:30 L Rugby – Super Rugby Hurricanes v Blues. From Westpac Stadium in Wellington. 9:35 L Rugby – Super Rugby Rebels v Bulls. From AAMI Park in Melbourne.

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THURSDAY MAY 3 2012

Principal’s Message Positive ERO Report Kia ora koutou. Talofa. Kia Orana. Malo e lelei. Bula. Fakaalofa atu. Hello and warm greetings to our community. We were delighted to start this year with the news of our very good 2011 NCEA results. As this page shows, Hornby HS students are continuing this commitment to success in a wide variety of areas of school life. 2012 is the second year of the adoption of our Board’s values for our school; CARR: Commitment, Achievement, Resilience, Respect. We are proud of our students as they create their pathways inside and outside the

classroom; academic, cultural, sporting and social. Our school is a place where all students can make their mark and set their direction for life after secondary school. I am excited about this term as we develop further opportunities for student leadership across all year levels and the individualised pathways that lead each student to personal excellence. If any member of the community wishes to talk to me about anything, please contact the office to arrange a time for this to occur. My door is open. Ngā mihi nui; best wishes. Richard Edmundson Principal

Hornby High school was visited by an Education Review Team in term one. The full report will be available on-line shortly, but overall the draft ERO report recognises the hard work put in by the staff to provide a successful, safe and positive learning environment for our students. This quote from our ERO report sums it up well: The Board and staff have made significant improvements to the learning culture of the school. This is resulting in improved achievement levels for students. Relationships between students and staff are respectful, supportive and inclusive. Classroom cultures are helping students to focus on learning. Students report that they feel safe and included…

These two confident young men, Tevin Arona and Phillip Goundar, are our top Pacifica scholars &contributed to the stunning 2011NCEA results.

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Open Evening New Format This year Open Evening will begin at 4pm and run until 6.30pm while it is still daylight. We will not spend time on lengthy speeches, but will give our visitors plenty of time to see the school and meet personally with the principal, senior managers and staff. We welcome all prospective students and their families to experience the personal Hornby touch on Tuesday 8th May from 4pm onwards. Meet in the library to begin your tour.

Business Entrepreneurs Parent Meeting Success of the Future Over the last three days of term one all Year 12 students participated in the MaiBiz programme which provided a real life opportunity to form a company, develop a product and marketing plan. On the third day students were judged by

local business people. MaiBiz is an excellent programme which develops leadership, confidence and teamwork – a foretaste of life beyond school. Pictured are the ‘Click-it’ group pitching their product at one of the judges.

In an effort to meet community need the Term One Parent Report meeting began at 1pm instead of the traditional evening time. The new time found favour with many parents, especially those with

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young children or who had shift work later in the day. Over 200 parent-teacher interviews were held in the first hour between 1-2pm. We will definitely be using this format again.

When the local Salvation Army people arrived to pick up over 250 cans of food donated by Hornby students they could hardly fit it into their wagon. The Student Council organised mufti day also raised over $300 for The Salvation Army. Pictured are prefects and Junior Council members handing over the mufti day proceeds to the Salvation Army.

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kaiako Maori, Matua Mike Murray, and, pictured left to right, the four Head Students: Cheyanne Neilsen, Deputy Head Girl; Shannen Greig, Head Girl; Manaia McIlroy, Deputy Recently we were visited by our Head Boy; and Sheldon Taramai, local MP, Meagan Woods, and Rino Tirikatene, MP for Te Tai Tonga. The Head Boy. As Rino Tirikatene is Opposition Spokesperson for two MPs met with Mr Edmundson Tourism, the MPs also attended a to hear about the school’s recent successes, the growth of Hornby and Year 13 Geography class to discuss present and post-earthquake land the need for our school to have new use in Hornby. buildings. They also met with our

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Canterbury hockey still looking for main base Chris Tobin

CANTERBURY Hockey is still uncertain where its future home base will be after earthquakedamaged Porritt Park has been ruled out. Board chairperson Sandra Pooch said former Canterbury Hockey chief executive Tim Shannahan had been studying 15 possible locations. “We don’t have any favoured locations,” Pooch said. “Ideally we’d go back to the east, but so much is zoned red, or green-blue; we really don’t know. “We might have to go right out of the city.” Pooch said Hockey Canterbury and the Canterbury Artificial Surfaces Trust, which administered the two artificial surfaces at Porritt Park, had received half the insurance money - $1.25 million. “We’ll get double that in the end but it still won’t do it for us. We’ll have to fundraise. Once we get the location we can stage the project. “It could take three years to get the turf down.” She said the damaged grandstand at Porritt Park was owned by the Christchurch City Council and was not insured. Nunweek Park has been used

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as a temporary main base for It was sad news for Cantabrians wakening up on Saturday with Auckland during their magnificent Ranfurly Shield era the sport in the city but has been morning to learn of the passing of one of rugby’s and New of the early 1960s. It was logical that stepping up to All ruled out as being a long-term Zealand’s greats, Sir Fred Allen. Black coach was the next move for Allen. He put his mark replacement for Porritt Park. A remarkable New Zealander, born and raised in Oamaru on the team from the start. The discipline he learnt from his Consent has been received to and educated at Phillipstown School for a short time here army days came through with the group of young men he install a third artificial pitch at in Christchurch, he left school at the end of his primary moulded into an unbeaten All Black unit under his control. Nunweek although Pooch said education and came under the influence of the famous On the several occasions I was fortunate enough to be in this could not be laid over the Linwood Rugby Club. Sir Fred’s company, I was impressed with the humble but When World War Two broke out, a very young Fred determined passion he had for the game he loved. winter. Last Sunday night, the interest I had, along with many “Site works will start quite soon Allen enlisted and from that point onwards, Allen admitted but the artificial turf will not be becoming a soldier shaped his life and the events that lay other Canterbury rugby fans, was not so much about whether ahead for him. the Crusaders win but when would All Black World Cup down until the spring.” When Charlie Saxton was made captain of the 1946 Kiwis captain Richie McCaw make his long-awaited return to the Player numbers have increased for the coming season - rugby team, one Fred Allen was also named. Who would playing field. Fifty-six minutes into the game, in came Canterbury’s approximately 10 more teams ever have known then that these two gentlemen would team up some 20 years later to form the most successful coaching favourite son and he didn’t disappoint. Sure, he made a than last season. couple of uncharacteristic errors but just to see him throwing Meanwhile, Shannahan has been and management team the All Blacks have ever had? In between times, Sir Fred learnt his trade firstly as an himself into everything was a great sight. contracted as acting Canterbury As one era ended with Sir Fred’s death, another one was Hockey’s chief executive officer All Black then as All Black captain. He ended his playing days by throwing his boots overboard as the team’s boat starting. McCaw is back and I have no doubt he’s got plenty until a permanent replacement left South Africa following a four-nil loss result in the 1949 more to give and build on the legend he is carving out for can be found for John Tyler, who test series! himself, and rugby fans around the world will be watching resigned last month. Allen then took up coaching. What a record he carved out his every move. Tyler, a former Canterbury Bowls CEO, was in the position for seven months and resigned on April 2. “I’m actually tied and can’t speak,” Tyler commented when asked why he resigned. “We went to mediation and came to a resolution and I’m visit the Bistro stall at the bound by the terms of that.” Sumner Rocks Village Street Party Pooch said she would not Sunday 6th May 11am-4pm comment other than to say “it was mutually agreed he would go”. The position will be advertised. John Tyler

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Avonside nurtures ties with Hastings Girls’ High Pucker up: Seven-year-old Rebecca Barnett has created a kissing pole as part of the second annual Woodend pole art competition which closes on Sunday.

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“He spoke about turning issues into ANew “KISSING pole” created by 7-year-old designs ranging from a rocket ship and a beginnings: A magnolia tree symbolises the link between the two girls’ schools. Photo: Gina McKenzie Rebecca Barnett is just one of 10 entries pole decorated entirely in ties to a candy opportunities and I decided to apply this to issue ofback the ugly power that line cane.tree donated by inA the second planting annual Woodend “It’s wonderful to seethe Avonside on site and poles the tree we’re SPECIAL ceremony pole for a art magnolia mainbeginnings street of Woodend. Waimakariri districtplanting councillor and the new competition whichHigh closes on Sunday. today symbolises and growth.” Hastings Girls’ School took place at Avonside Girls’ High “The idea is to add light and Barnett said school the The event, run by the Woodend Ashley event coordinator KirstynThe Hastings donated 50 goodie bagscolour, for earthquakeSchool last week. to something and dull.” hadtheattracted plenty of interest60 beauty Community aims School to createprincipal a livingSueartworks students, new library books, ordinary NCEA study guides, Avonside Board, Girls’ High Hume said tree affected Thestaff winner of this Woodend pole fromforged both local and thosemorning passing tea for gallery in thethetown’s mainthestreet while had and paid foryear’s Mrs Hume to attend symbolised close ties two schools afterresidents the stationery, will be They announced on May 17 for andstaff will slowing the speed of cars travelling along through the town. a school conference inart Hastings. also held a draw earthquakes. $100 prize by “We’veand even fromand Victoria State Highway One. for the support that we received members studentsreceive and provided prizes money of cell donated phones and “We are so grateful thishad is aa woman MainPower, plus $100 to be donated to a filming us foriPods. a documentary.” Rebecca invited people to come alongour University living symbol of the relationship between schools which I hope non-profit group of the winner’s Cr Barnett said she came up from with left: the Hastings and to her artwork by for “kissing” the to come.” Pictured Girls’ High School head choice. girl Greer we add will continue to nurture many years winning event will alsoTravers, double pole Travers art ideasaid after a seminar byGirls’The poleHasting in theirGirls’ brightest leave their Donovan, Hastings Highprize School principal Geraldine Highlipstick Schooltoprincipal Geraldine sheattending a quizprincipal night to Sue raiseHume funds and for upgrading creative guru David own Avonside Girls’ High as School Avonside wasimpression. delighted to see the progress the schoolAustralian had made since the design Woodend Community The 10 poles in the competition feature Engwicht. Girls’ High School headthe girl Stephanie Damm. Centre. earthquake.

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Tree removal to begin in South New Brighton WORK will begin on Monday to remove earthquake-damaged trees from Bridge Reserve in South New Brighton. The work is scheduled to be completed by the end of June and the reserve will be closed until the work is completed. Christchurch City Council transport and greenspace manager Alan Beuzenberg said that the earthquake-damaged trees have deteriorated over the summer and the council was left with no option but to remove the dead and dying trees as they are unsafe. “Most of the trees will be removed due to

earthquake damage, but some will be left along the estuary for nesting and to maintain the wildlife habitat in the area. “The felling of trees is likely to cause ground vibrations which could be upsetting for some residents. Our contractors are mindful of this and will be taking care to minimise the effects of noise, dust and ground movement while this work is underway. “In addition, heavy vehicles will be in the area to remove the trees and they may cause some traffic disruption.”

Archaeologists supervise Brooklands repair work ARCHAELOGISTS are supervising the installation of a temporary wastewater system in Brooklands to ensure that historical finds can be investigated. The wastewater system is being installed by Downer for approximately 40 properties along Lower Styx Road. Brooklands was traditionally used by Maori for food gathering and evidence of this activity has been found throughout the

area since the 1960s. The remains of hangi pits and shell middens (refuse heaps) have been recorded scattered across properties in Spencerville and Brooklands as well as under Lower Styx Road itself. The Downer team working on the site said they wanted to avoid any disturbance of these sites through the careful recovery of any historical finds.

Hon Lianne Dalziel MP for Christchurch East My Electorate Office has re-opened at 133 New Brighton Mall. My Team and I are here to help you. I am still providing regular Earthquake Information Updates to constituents. Please let me know if you would like to be added to the list. P 03 382 0288 E lianne.dalziel.mp@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Lianne Dalziel, 133 New Brighton Mall, Christchurch

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Globe theatre beckons: Shakespeare’s King Lear is providing plenty of inspiration for Aranui drama student Shea Kokaua after he was selected to attend a workshop at London’s Globe Theatre in June. Shea is pictured playing Edmund, who pretends to be attacked while Gloucester (Michael Robottom) looks on.

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A “DREAM come true” is how 18-year-old Aranui drama student Shea Kokaua describes being selected as one of 24 participants for a workshop at London’s Globe Theatre in June. Shea was the only Cantabrian selected for the event after participating in a workshop in Wellington late last year. The aspiring actor was also crowned best actor at last year’s secondary schools’ Shakespearian festival. “It’s a once in a lifetime experience where I will get to know all types of people. “I’ve always been involved in the performing arts and it’s amazing to get this kind of opportunity,” said Shea. Aranui High School’s head of drama Laurence Wiseman described Shea as an extremely talented performer who deserved to go far with his acting career.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for him to work with talented professionals at the Globe.” Shea said he had always been interested in performing arts since childhood. “I’ve been playing the piano for nine years and started hip-hop dancing six years ago. “When you’re on the stage performing you become a different person and character.” Shea had raised half of the $8500 he needed to get to London and hoped a performance of his school’s Shakespearian play, which came first equal in the secondary schools’ competition last year, would top up the amount. The fundraising performances will be held at the Aranui High School drama room on Tuesday and Wednesday at 7pm. All tickets are $10. For more information contact Laurence Wiseman on 027 417 7957 or email ws@aranui-high.school.nz.

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Emerging artist: Emma Johns being presented with the people’s choice award by Jan Avery of Corcoran French at last year’s Kaiapoi Art Expo. Her painting was entitled Quake-a-poi.

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Event organiser Jocelyn Larsen said the expo was a great way for new artists to show their work in a relaxed environment. “It serves to demystify the art world and offers the community a chance to appreciate and purchase affordable original local art works in a fun environment.” The event, which gives visitors the opportunity to view almost every art form under one roof including oil and water colour paintings, photography, jewellery, wood, ceramics, sculpture, carvings, glassware and textiles, is managed by the Waimakariri Arts Trust. Those wishing to exhibit this year can collect their forms from the Waimakariri District foundation design. “It will also allow EQC to give Council service centres and libraries in Kaiapoi, certainty to customers whose Oxford and Rangiora, by emailing info@ claim is close to the $100,000 kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz, or downloading from +GST event cap, but who cannot www.kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz. Exhibitors must be Waimakariri residents and be passed to their insurer or be assigned to the Canterbury home applications close Friday, June 1, 2012. The expo at the Kaiapoi Club, Riverview repair programme, until the cost of foundation repairs or replacement Lounge, is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22. is known. “Once we have the information we need and the geotechnical information is analysed, the next step for customers is for an Your pet’s pals engineer to undertake foundation design for their property. “Customers will be contacted either by Fletcher EQR or their private insurers to discuss repair options for their homes.” A suburb-by-suburb list of areas to be drilled is available at: canterbury.eqc.govt.nz/news/ where-we-are-working

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FIFTEEN months after doctors hand-cycle section. He is assisting Mr amputated his legs using a pocket knife Coker with his training. “The crowd support there (in New York) in the wreckage of the PGC building, Christchurch man Brian Coker is now is great. It’s a big festive atmosphere with training to compete in the New York bands and people calling ‘good job, good job’.” marathon. Mr Coker hoped to compete in the Mr Coker, 54, will be a member of a small team of physically disabled South Christchurch Airport Marathon at Islanders organised by Achilles NZ who Queen’s Birthday Weekend but race will contest the marathon in November. organisers advised him hand-driven cycles were not accepted. “It’s a shame; He will be riding a hand-driven cycle. “It’s a huge challenge really but Achilles I would have liked that practice with the have been great,” he said. They’ve not crowds.” His wife Helen will accompany him to got any expectations of me going there to New York and he hoped their daughter win. They said go there and enjoy it.” Mr Coker said the challenge for him at Olivia, 26, who is living in London, will be there also. If she could attend, it was the moment was to fit everything in. “I’ve got work, rehab and training; likely their son Jonathon, 22, would also be there. that’s where it’s at the moment.” Mr Coker said the trip would be selfAfter his ordeal following the February 22 earthquake last year, Mr Coker funded with assistance from Achilles. An Achilles charity corporate golf returned to work on a part-time basis in day featuring cricketer Chris Martin, June. Gina McKenzie He swims twice a week with his wife former All Black Frank Bunce, and TV even in presenter those areas with large sections “Something that seems be very COMMUNITY action could help solve a spate two of the properties people were asleep inside Hamish McKay, willofbeempty held Helen and insignifi he saidcant taking up cycling houses. important so I was would encourage of eastern suburbs arson attacks, according to their houses at the time. motivated by people a desireintothe return to at Clearwater Golf Club next Thursday “If someone calls fire service we will aim suspicious.” The residents escaped uninjured but the area to report anything Fire Service Christchurch area commander Jon followed by athe fundraising auction. this activity. Prior to the February 22 to be there withinraised six minutes we are still Overgrown vegetation houses escalation in the arson attacks had alarmed Mr Graham. 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Wish granted: Music lover Sabrina Lawson, at the drums, celebrates being granted her wish of a music room with her parents Rob and Sally, left, Make a Wish volunteer Nick Boyle and the Rock Shop’s Dave Batterbury, along with her friends Ashleigh Farmer and Alana Harris, both 14. Photo: Samantha Early

MUSICAL teenager Sabrina Lawson has come a long way since she got her nickname ‘Fuzz’ and now she has her own music room to practice her drum and bass guitar. The 14-year-old Cashmere High School student was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, a type of cancer, when she was 10-years-old. During her treatment, which included lumbar punctures, six months of chemotherapy and three trips to Melbourne for scans, her long hair fell out. “When it grew back we dubbed her Fuzz, and she’s kept it,” her mother Sally Lawson said. Sabrina recently celebrated four years out of treatment, though she still needs annual checkups. Now she’s received a music room from the Make a Wish foundation, which grants the wishes of children with lifethreatening medical conditions. The music room, including a drum kit, amplifiers, lights, a microphone and recording gear, was unveiled on Friday in a surprise for Sabrina, organised by her family and friends. “I don’t think you’ll ever see me inside the house apart from eating and sleeping now!” Sabrina said. She liked to play rock music, with the Foo Fighters, Blink 182 and Jimmy Eat World among her favourite bands. Sally said it was awesome for her daughter to have the music room. “She’s been hanging out for this since she started drumming so it’s just really cool, and she’s such a neat kid.” Make a Wish Foundation volunteer Nick Boyle said he interviewed Sabrina for her wish two days before last February’s big earthquake. “It’s been a long time in the making, but it has all come together which is great.” The gear came from the Rock Shop in Hornby and representative Dave Batterbury said the owners were all musicians and parents so they were keen to help out charities like Make a Wish.

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Minister marks museum milestones Special day: Minister of Arts, Culture and Heritage Christopher Finlayson, left, unveiled a commemorative plaque at the Air Force Museum of New Zealand’s new $15 million development at Wigram on Anzac Day. The unveiling was to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the museum’s opening on April 1, 1987, and its redevelopment building project which commenced in November last year. The museum also hosted an Anzac Day service and concert by Woolston Brass. Photo: Dave Clearwater

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