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ALL Blacks superstar Dan Carter might be out of the World Cup but his sister Sarah Carter has been doing more than her bit to promote Southbridge, the town where she and her famous brother grew up. While in Christchurch, Ms Carter said she saw a group of Irish supporters on their way to Dunedin. They had an Irish flag on their campervan. “They were behind me at the lights, and then the light went red and I thought ‘right, I’m going to get them and lead them out this way.” Irish supporter Ollie Fitzgerald, of Tipperary, tells a similar story. “We met Dan Carter’s sister on the road. She stopped at the traffic lights, knocked on our campervan and told us to call in and see the (Carter) house,” he said. Mr Fitzgerald said the trip to what he called “the mecca of rugby” was one to be cherished. “It’s unreal, brilliant. We rang our friends from back home and they wouldn’t believe us, that we were at his house, drinking tea and taking dropkicks at goal,” he said.
Touring the country with three of his brothers, Mr Fitzgerald’s trip to Southbridge, coincided with a visit from 90 students of Springston School. Neville Carter, Dan’s father, spent the morning running them through backline drills. This was not the first time Irish supporters had flocked to Southbridge during the World Cup. Mr Carter said the night Ireland took on the Wallabies son Dan, and fellow All Blacks Ali Williams and Jimmy Cowan made a surprise visit. “That night, an Irishman said to me, ‘I’m in bloody heaven, standing here with three of the best players in the world’,” he said. The Southbridge Rugby Club has been encouraging rugby lovers to come and see where super Dan began his career. A small charge was requested. Club manager Chris McMillan said he hoped to see more visitors during the World Cup, from Canterbury and beyond. “We’re not here to make a lot of money. We’re here to break-even and give everyone a good experience.”
Ireland comes to town: Dan Carter’s parents Bev and Neville, centre left and right, stand alongside Irish brothers, from left, Tom, Kevin, Ollie and Seamus Fitzgerald during their visit to Southbridge.
Ka Mate, Ka Mate! Neville Carter, father of injured All Black superstar Dan, leads Springston School students through a haka, during their visit to Southbridge. Mr Carter and his family have been welcoming rugby visitors to their home and club. Photos: Duncan Martin
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FOOTBALL fans had reason to rejoice with the opening of a new artificial turf at ASB Football Park in Cranford Street last Sunday. The park sustained severe damage in February’s earthquake and the new pitch provided a boost with 60 Christchurch sporting facilities out of action. “It’s really exciting to complete the project and offer something positive to the community. “The surface is amazing and will be fantastic to play on since it’s one of the first of its type in the country,” Mainland Football CEO Mike Coggan said. Mr Coggan was delighted that the Christchurch City Council continued funding the project which was 75 percent complete when the earthquake struck. “They could have stopped the project but it was really positive that they car-
ried on with it under difficult circumstances.” Mr Coggan said the new turf would attract people back to the park both to play and watch football. “We estimate 65,000 users in the first year and then up to 90,000 in the third year which will be a huge boost to the game. “We’ve had players going outside the city to practice so it’s great to have this central facility for everyone to enjoy. “The surface won’t become boggy in winter and will be able to be used year round for different groups.” The non-abrasive surface was made of polyethylene yarn filled with sand and rubber had a life span of eight to 10 years. Mainland Football will fund the estimated turf replacement cost of $600,000 through user charges and fundraising.
THE 2011/2012 Antarctic season was launched in the city last weekend with a cocktail party at Wigram Air Force Museum and a service in the Christ’s College chapel last Sunday. During the Sunday service the Erebus chalice which is used for religious services on the ice was formally handed over by Dean Peter Beck to Reverend Major John Torres, of the105th Airlift Wing of the United States Air Force. Pictured outside the chapel following the service were: Father Dan Doyle (Catholic chaplain), Lady Hillary, Rev Major John Torres, Joanna Parker-Nicholls, Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Dean Peter Beck. Photo: Gilbert Wealleans
Fendalton Library back in action FENDALTON Library opened on Monday for the first time since the February 22 earthquake. The Christchurch City Council has re-opened part of the library in Jeffreys Road to the public while Council staff continue to use the other section as temporary offices. The whole library is expected to be open to the public by Christmas. Libraries and information unit manager Carolyn Robertson said Fendalton Library staff were excited to be able to welcome customers back. “Although there are fewer items available for borrowing than usual at this library, great care has been taken to ensure that there is a good cross section of everything from adults’ and children’s fiction and non-fiction to DVDs and magazines,” she said. The library will open from 9am-8pm from Monday to Friday and on Saturday from 10am- 4pm. Papanui Library, which was also closed to the public while it was being used by council staff, partly re-opened in August and opened completely two weeks ago. Upper Riccarton Library, which is also being occupied by staff, remains closed but is expected to re-open early next year.
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BNZ House in Square set to come down Rebuild sites early focus of hearings Chris Tobin
THE multi-storey BNZ building on the southeast corner of Cathedral Square is coming down but the bank hopes to return to the CBD. The managing partner for BNZ Canterbury Mike Willetts said the BNZ received notice the building, BNZ House, was dangerous and would have to be demolished. Approximately 200 BNZ staff worked on three floors of BNZ House which was damaged in the February 22 earthquake. The staff have relocated to Riccarton and plans are being prepared for a business centre in William Pickering Drive. “We hope to return (to the CBD) when we know better what it looks like. The BNZ has been in Cathedral Square since 1866,� Mr Willetts said. “The present building went up in the 1970s and was originally owned by BNZ’s superannuation scheme.� BNZ House’s current owners are a group of local investors and clients of the BNZ. They could not be contacted. Prior to February 22, the 13 level building was fully tenanted with, in addition to the BNZ, legal firms and government departments. Also before the earthquake, the Carter Group had planned to build new premises in Colombo Street opposite Victoria Square which would house BNZ’s business bankers. BNZ external relations consultant Emily Davies said this was now on hold pending the outcome from the central city draft plan hearings.
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PUBLIC hearings on the draft plan to rebuild Christchurch’s central city following the earthquakes are well underway but concerns were raised early on about where to rebuild significant facilities. Community board representatives were first to front at the Christchurch City Council’s hearings which began on Monday at Riccarton Park raceway. Riccarton Wigram board chairman Mike Mora told councillors a major metropolitan sport facility should be built in Islington, instead of the south-east of the central city. “When you put major facilities like that on land that is unstable you are putting a major investment by the ratepayers of Christchurch at a substantial risk I believe.� Burwood Pegasus chairwoman Linda Stewart said the ward was devastated by the loss of QE2 and would like an Olympic-sized pool rebuilt there, though they didn’t oppose a city sports facility. Shirley Papanui chairman Chris Mene said a convention centre was also a top priority. The board representatives seemed agreed on having a park along the Avon River with cycling and pedestrian facilities. Councillors are expected to spend more than 70 hours All going and gone: Looking from High St over to the soon to be demolished high rise BNZ House, listening to 450 organisations and individuals comment behind Hanafins Camera and Video. The Hanafins building had a historical building designation on the draft central city plan at the hearings, which and was demolished over two months ago. Photo: Chris Tobin continue until next Wednesday, October 12 at Riccarton Park and at the Beckenham Service Centre. About 5000 written comments from just under 3000 individuals and groups were received.
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It’s only a game It has been a strange old week. Coronation Street fans are up inn arms ramme over TV1 rescheduling their programme or yet to an earlier time slot making way for es, the another cooking show; Sir Bob Jones, hadows property tycoon emerged from the shadows w he to have his bob’s worth regarding how thinks the Christchurch CBD should go; ed another New Zealand soldier was killed in Afghanistan and, oh, if you missed it, a certain rugby player pulled a muscle and rugby followers around the country are in even greater jitters over our chances in the Rugby World Cup as it enters the crunch quarter-finals on Saturday. Also during the week I was reminded that a general election is approaching when one politician came to express his concern that he and others were not receiving a fair deal through this paper. In answer to that I can only say we have and never will favour one political party over another. Of the above, the biggest stories of the past week are I guess Dan Carter’s unfortunate injury and the death of Lance Corporal Leon Smith, an SAS soldier shot through the head during a raid in Wardah southFerrymead fun: Spongebob Squarepants fans Sheri Brookes, Samantha Beardsley, Hannah Brookes and Paige Beardsley were spotted having fun at the combined Redcliffs School Fair and Rugby World Cup Fanzone at Ferrymead Sports Park last Sunday. Along with the fun of the fair, the crowd watched as on the big screen, the All Blacks triumphed over Canada 79 to 15. Photo: Gilbert Wealleans
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Letters to the editor City council “We’re not dysfunctional,” say Christchurch city councillors in an article by Samantha Early (Mainland Press, September 21). I would like to disagree with that statement. Having been a Christchurch ratepayer for 40 odd years I must say this would be the most dysfunctional and “behind closed doors” decision makers of any previous city council I can remember, plus the most self serving with all the overseas trips etc. Roll on the next local body elections! Patricia Wymand, Spreydon
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Many who empathise with and reiterate the sentiments of RSA president Russell Barron, querying the Christchurch City Council’s deferment of strengthening of the Bridge of Remembrance arch, also note anomalies by the council concerning protocol of city repair work. The central city draft plan encompassing retention or rebuild of notable buildings inclusive of (Arts Centre specific structures, two cathedrals and provincial chambers) dismisses additional structures worthy of consideration. Parochial views by the council revoking preplanned temporary structural repairs on the Bridge of Remembrance arch stating these as demeaning to its heritage status is a snow screen devoid of recognition of this notable and iconic memorial. Within this context council budgeting must encompass a sense of accountability to ensure such funding as a $ 400 million light rail concept shrouded with flaws and controversy, does not overshadow such a meaningful project as a full restorative process of the full Bridge of Remembrance and arch in honour of our most precious commodities ( past war heroes). Gary Knight, Hoon Hay
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Suburban cycling issues ‘need addressing’ Spokes turning: Rob Delamore of Spokes Canterbury says much more can be done to make roads like Harewood Rd, behind him, suitable for cycling. Photo: Tom Doudney
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PROVISIONS for cyclists in the draft central city plan are great but much work is needed to bring suburban cycle routes up to scratch, cycling advocates say. Rob Delamore, improvements convenor of Canterbury cyclists association Spokes, said there were few key links between the central city and the suburbs and some areas were not catered to at all. Of particular importance was an area he referred to as the “employment corridor”. “If you look at Christchurch on a map or satellite image, because of past planning decisions you actually have a high proportion of the employment in Christchurch spread along a linear pattern from Hornby through to not quite as far as Heathcote and yet currently there are virtually no cycling facilities along that route.” Other key corridors where improvements were needed included from the north-east to the southeast along the estuary’s edge, from Sumner towards the central city, and between the central city and the northern suburbs. Mr Delamore said the council’s efforts to improve
cycling provisions prior to the earthquakes had been “pathetic” and most had only come about because they were part of New Zealand Transport Agency funding requirements for new bus lanes. The draft central city plan was a positive step in the right direction but previous experience was that the council had often “talked the talk” about providing for cycling improvements but never “walked the walk” when it came to funding and implementing them. “The proof of the pudding will be seeing the things the plan talks about implemented on the ground.” Being a flat city with plenty of space and a favourable climate, Christchurch should be a showplace for cycling, he said. Cycling Advocates Network deputy chairman Glen Koorey also hoped the council would give some thought to the connection between the central city and suburbs. “A lot of the plan is focused on within the four avenues but when you get to the transport you have to go beyond that and think ‘how do you get people in there?’”
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Chamber board line-up FOURTEEN people are vying for six positions on the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce board of directors. The chamber’s chief executive Peter Townsend said the board had never had so many candidates contesting an election before, which was “extraordinary” considering a recent change to its constitution. Previously all 12 positions on the board came up for election on a yearly basis where as now six positions came up for election on a rotational basis over two years. Mr Townsend said there was a strong interest in
governance because more than ever people had seen the role that the chamber played in the community. “I think the profile the chamber has had through the earthquakes has had a material impact.” Standing for re-election are Richard Ballantyne, Dr Rod Carr, Robyn Galloway, Hugh Lindo, Scott McCrea and Tony Sewell. Not currently on the board but standing are Graham Dockrill, Reon Edwards, Sam Fisher, Andrea Lambie-Shaw, Kyran Newell, Alan Sharr, Mainland Press managing director Pier Smulders and Karl Varley.
Cost of police case not recorded Chris Tobin
INFORMATION on what the cost of investigating a case against a Christchurch man accused of postearthquake looting has been declined by police because it was not recorded. Mainland Press made a request for the information under the Official Information Act in the case concerning Cornelius Arie Smith-Voorkamp, 25, and his alleged co-offender Michael Anthony Davis. The two men were arrested in a Lincoln Road building three days after the February 22 earthquake. The quake damaged building had been cordoned off. Time spent on a case was “not routinely recorded by police,” police district communications manager Stephen Hill said. Costs were not recorded either. “Police do not record costs in most cases. Police has not recorded costs (in the Smith-Voorkamp case). However, we estimate that the total time spent by Canterbury district staff on the case, including an
investigation into the TVNZ Sunday programme, to be between 20 and 30 hours.” Two arresting officers, watch-house staff, a psychiatric nurse, police prosecutions staff, legal advisers and district and national headquarters police senior staff who reviewed the case were involved. For nearly five months police refused to drop charges against Mr Smith-Voorkamp or allowed him to receive diversion. The charges were dropped on August 22. Police said a medical assessment had been required before a decision was made to proceed with the charges or drop them After being arrested Mr Smith-Voorkamp spent 11 nights in custody and Mr Davis six weeks. Their defence counsel Jonathan Eaton said this was for “literally the theft of two light bulbs.” After his arrest it was later discovered Mr SmithVoorkamp had Asperger’s syndrome and had a compulsion to collect light fittings.
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Hunter was booked in straight away for radiographs of her hips and lower spine to confirm my suspicions of osteoarthritis. Other possibilities included pelvic fractures, bone cancers, disc disease, infective joint or spinal disease, dislocations etc. Radiographs confirmed Hunter had lumbosacral disease with severe bony changes and narrowing around her L7-S1 disc space. The changes seen in the joint were causing pressure, inflammation and pain to the spinal cord, affecting her movement and strength. Her hips didn’t look too bad considering her age and breed. After a detailed discussion with Mala, it was decided that to give Hunter the best possible life, with minimal pain yet still able to enjoy her exercise, we’d have to employ multi-modal therapy. Mala, being the enthusiastic and dedicated pet owner she is, was keen to try a range of things to get Hunter back on all fours. The following week, Hunter enjoyed sessions of hydrotherapy, acupuncture, massage and reiki, not all on the same day though. For a dog, this is like a deluxe two hour facial one to two times a week. If only we all had owners like Mala. I decided to also keep her on anti-inflammatories so that we were managing her post therapy muscle fatique. We are one month on and I’m so pleased to report that Hunter is doing better than expected. It’s impossible to make an older dog “new” again, but we can still make improvements to gait, effectively manage pain and strengthen and tone the muscles, preventing further deterioration. This all contributes to our pet living a longer, healthier life which to us dog fanatics, is super fantastic. So if your old friend is reluctant to jump into the car or on the sofa, has difficulty getting up after a sleep, sleeps more, their behaviour has changed, they have become incontinent during the night or have stopped enthusiastically playing “fetch the ball”, please seek the advice of your veterinarian. As you can see, many therapies, not just drugs or diet, can be used to improve the quality of life and comfort for your pet. For any further information on the treatments talked about in this article, please contact Michele at McMaster & Heap Veterinary Practice.
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UNEMPLOYMENT, earthquake recovery and the cost of living are issues dominating the agenda for Wigram, in the run-up to this year’s general election. The seat, originally known as Sydenham, has been held by retiring Progressive Party MP Jim Anderton since 1984, and will be contested by candidates aiming to enter national politics for the first time. Labour Party candidate Megan Woods, 37, said she would be running “a very grassroots, back-to-basics campaign.” Ms Woods, who has the endorsement of Mr Anderton, said she was positive about the election, without taking anything for granted. “I think I’ve got a pretty good feel for what the people of Wigram want and think, and that’s because - this is me, this is my family, these are my friends.” National Party candidate Sam Collins, 27, said his goal was to “knock off the party vote” for Wigram. “I want two ticks from everybody, but I accept that it’s much more important for Christchurch that we have a strong National government, than I get into parliament,” he said. The spiralling cost of living was a major issue for Wigram, which had the sixth lowest median income in the country, Ms Woods said. “People are really struggling to make ends meet. They’re feeling the pressure every time they go to the supermarket checkout.” Earthquake recovery was issue number one for Mr Collins. While Wigram had not been as badly affected as other parts of Christchurch, the influx of people and businesses called for infrastructure to be addressed, he said. “We need to get the roads sorted so that when people are moving in and out, we don’t see the gridlock that we sometimes see around the city.” Ms Woods agreed. “I’ve never seen so many pinstripe suits in Addington, and in Lincoln Road, and that has a real flow-on effect for the people that live around there. I think there’s some really exciting opportunities, but what I want to
make sure is that local people are part of the benefit that’s moving into their areas.” The sale of assets was a “legacy issue” for the electorate, Ms Woods said. “The people of Wigram stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Jim Anderton, and sent a resounding message in the 1980s. They didn’t want their assets sold, and they certainly don’t want them flogged off this time.” The National Party’s focus was on growing the economy, Mr Collins said. “Well, the alternatives are to sell off this minority stake to help pay off the debt, or keep borrowing and send more money overseas to service the debt, which is less money that we can spend on things in New Zealand.” Green Party candidate Richard Wesley, 38, described Wigram as a socio-economically diverse electorate, and said the party will be targeting everybody as a potential voter. Poverty was an issue facing many residents across the electorate, and Mr Wesley hoped the Greens $15 minimum wage proposal would attract votes from those affected. The proposal promised to ensure that “those working hard can get their fair share,” he said. Mr Wesley was optimistic about his party’s chances at this election. “I expect quite a swing to the Greens, and quite a good showing.” United Future candidate Ian Gaskin said his primary target would be winning the electorate vote. “Wigram have seen the benefits of having a third party MP, and I’m wanting to continue that tradition,” he said. If elected, Mr Gaskin said he would campaign hard to decriminalise cannabis, on the grounds that it should be an issue between a patient and their doctor. Rugby league was also among the major issues, and Mr Gaskin said he would lobby for a professional team to be based in Christchurch. “We should’ve had the first team in the NRL,” he said.
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ELIMINATING isolation by providing a lifeline to elderly eastern suburbs residents has consumed 55-year-old Betty Chapman’s life since February’s earthquake. Reaching out to disconnected locals provided a post-quake focus for Mrs Chapman’s 150 member Wainoni Avonside community group, most of whom are elderly women living on their own. “We recently picked up one older lady who hadn’t been anywhere since the earthquakes and brought her to a class. “Taking that first step completely changed her life because she now has friends and belongs to a group.” Mrs Chapman, who has run the community group for almost a decade, believed some elderly eastern suburbs residents, particularly those who lived alone, had fallen off the radar since February. “They desperately need that simple human contact. “If they just stay home all day with nothing to look forward to they
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those officers who had been killed in the course of their duties. “This day also has special significance in Canterbury with two devastating earthquakes and the loss of 181 lives on Tuesday February 22. “We remember all those who died and especially our colleague and friend Pam Brien who died in the CTV building.” Mrs Brien served with police from 1994 and was in the CTV building on a work-related matter
when the quake struck collapsing the building. During the service Senior Sergeant Roy Appley read the roll of honour listing 29 police and traffic officers who have died in the line of duty starting from Constable Neil McLeod, 46, who was shot dead by a gumdigger on July 30, 1890, through to Senior Constable Leonard Snee, 53, who was shot by Jon Molenaar in Napier on May 7, 2009, when executing a cannabis search warrant.
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FORMER All Blacks halfback Graeme Bachop has kept a keen eye on the team’s progress in the Rugby World Cup. Bachop has played in three Rugby World Cups, for the All Blacks in 1991 and 1995, when he was widely considered to be the best halfback, and for Japan in 1999. “You didn’t feel like you had the weight of the whole country on your shoulders,” he said of playing for Japan. Bachop, whose brother Stephen was also an All Black along with nephews, Aaron and Nathan Mauger, said he enjoyed playing for the Sannix club, the same club Brad Thorn is heading to following the cup. A builder by trade, he returned to New Zealand in 2001 and is now enjoying family life with his wife Ange and children Taylor, 15, Ella, 11 and Max, six. Though he played club rugby in Lyttelton for several years, these days he’s supporting his children with their Passing it on: Former All Blacks halfback Graeme Bachop is now own Saturday sport, but he still enjoys enjoying life as a builder, but he’s still has plenty of interest in the game. Photo: Samantha Early social soccer with other ex-rugby players or playing touch with Andy Ellis. was starting to look trim again following his broken His family has also been affected by the February 22 leg last year, but he didn’t have the stamina of Ellis earthquake; their home on the Rapaki Track was near and Cowan. the epicentre and is likely to need a complete rebuild. “Probably the only thing with Piri is he winds up Neighbours’ properties have already been demolished his pass, sometimes he takes a couple of steps which but the land is still zoned white. allows the defence to come up on the outside backs “We moved to Westmorland in March, we were just which gives them less time so he just needs to work lucky to get somewhere to live. We’re just waiting in on that…that’s where Andy’s good, Andy’s got good the queue like everyone else.” service…Piri and Jimmy are quite strong around He said work as a sole-trader builder was a bit patchy probing the rucks.” at the moment He said New Zealand was right behind the team. “But it’s going to get better.” “A lot of them have been to a couple of World Cups He said the All Blacks were going well and the so they know what it’s like now and know what to competition between the team’s three half backs Piri expect so there is no excuse really.” Weepu, Andy Ellis and Jimmy Cowan was good His formula for World Cup success? because it brought out the best in them. “A lot of it comes down to good defences and playing He said all three had their good points and Weepu the same down in the opposition half”
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Drop in crime recorded CRIME in the Canterbury Police District has fallen in the last 12 months to a record 16 year low. Annual recorded crime figures released on Monday indicate a total of 45,904 offences were recorded in Canterbury for the year ending June 30, 2011, a decrease of 14.6 percent on the previous year. On a per head of population basis, recorded crime fell by 15.6 percent – from 965.1 per 10,000 people to 814.5 per 10,000 people. The reduction in recorded crime was
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Goodbye to 50 years in Avonside Gina McKenzie
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Sad farewell: Liz van Mountfort with her father Rene who closed the gate for the last time at his Avonside home of 50 years last Friday.
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Condon centre to open THE new Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre in Papanui will be officially opened on Sunday and will be open from Monday. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said it was a valuable addition to the city’s active recreation facilities and would be especially welcomed by the north-west’s fast growing community. . It features an eight lane, 25 metre indoor swimming pool, spa pool, learners’ pool and separate toddlers’ pool along with a sports hall and fitness centre. The Graham Condon Recreation and Sports Centre will be open to the public from Monday October 10.
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Maori historical site discovered in Lyttelton EXCAVATION work is due to start today on a midden which was discovered during the removal of Lyttelton’s old Post Office building. Archaeologists and Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke representatives will be on-site during the work, which will be done under a new New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) archaeological authority at 7 Norwich Quay on the Lyttelton foreshore. A midden is a mound or deposit containing shells, animal bones, and other material relating to human settlement. Work was being carried out to remove the building’s foundations when the midden was discovered in late August and an updated authority was required by the applicant before work could continue. NZHPT Māori heritage advisor, Helen Brown said the Lyttelton foreshore was historically an area of considerable Māori occupation and activity. As a result the midden could hold valuable information in any artefacts and deposits it contains. “Oral tradition indicates there has been a long-standing occupation of this area by Ngāi Tahu, Kati Mamoe and Waitaha, including the presence of the Ōhinehou village (kainga) to the west of the development site. “Few archaeological sites of Māori origin have been recorded in Lyttelton township, so this is a significant find which presents an opportunity to learn more about Māori activity in the area in former times. This site is particularly important to Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke as it was a place of early occupation and is associated with tīpuna.”
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PORT HILLS residents will soon be forward. Roger Sutton is aware of able to meet engineers and council this and is very supportive of these officials face to face to discuss their meetings.” concerns on a regular basis. Mr O’Leary said the idea was to CanCERN Sumner representative make the meetings more localised Terry O’Leary said it had come at and small scale as opposed to larger the behest of people living in various community earthquake recovery Port Hills communities from Sumner meetings which had been held in to Lyttelton. the past. “We identified a need for the Port Some of the subjects it was Hills neighbourhood, it has its own thought could be covered included particular problems and issues as geotechnical information, rock fall distinct from the rest of the city.” hazards, retaining wall issues, 124 There had been dissatisfaction in the notices and an overview of how the area over a lack of communication by decision process of the rezoning of authorities. He felt communication the white zone would proceed. Terry O’Leary had taken “a bit of a back seat” to other It was not known yet when the priorities but was hopeful the meetings would resolve meetings could start but council had indicated it that. would be “asap” and that they would be “regular and “I’m feeling positive that we’re definitely moving frequent”.
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Top building apprentice named CHRISTCHURCH apprentice Andrew Hamilton has been named the Central South Island Region Registered Master Builders Carters 2011 Apprentice of the Year at an awards ceremony held at Chateau on the Park last Thursday. The 24-year-old, employed by HRS Construction Ltd, impressed judges who said Mr Hamilton’s hunger for higher learning meant his success was well deserved. Second place went to Alex Farmer, 23, of Christchurch, employed by Clive Barrington Construction Ltd.
Third place went to Ryan Thomson, 21, of Akaroa, employed by Kevin Templeton Builders. Mr Hamilton’s prize was a specially designed Outward Bound course valued at over $3,600, and either a study grant towards any construction or business course valued up to $2,000, or $2,000 to spend at Carters to increase his toolkit. Mr Hamilton will now compete with the top carpentry apprentices from around the country at the national Apprentice of the Year finals in Wellington on October 29.
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THREE key Christchurch buildings failed in the 22 February earthquake due to strong ground shaking and extremely high vertical accelerations, the Department of Building and Housing has announced. The department released its report from its technical investigation into three large multi-storey Christchurch buildings - Pyne Gould Corporation (PGC), Forsyth Barr and Hotel Grand Chancellor buildings. Department of Building deputy chief executive (building quality), David Kelly, said the technical investigation into the Canterbury TV (CTV) building was still ongoing and that report and the final recommendations from the expert panel involved in the investigation would be released when it was completed. “The investigation into the CTV building is incredibly complex. It’s important the time is taken to conduct a thorough investigation to ensure the findings are robust.” Mr Kelly said the recorded ground accelerations in the February earthquake were markedly greater than those in the September 4, 2010 earthquake. The recorded values of peak vertical accelerations in the Port Hills were among the highest ever recorded anywhere in the world. The report released found the PGC, Forsyth Barr and Hotel Grand Chancellor buildings failed principally
because February 22 was an extremely violent earthquake and, when they were built, design requirements were not as rigorous as they are now. “In the case of the PGC building, where there was tragic loss of life, the shaking was much more intense than the building was designed for when it was built in 1966. The building lacked resilience and the ability to move and respond without losing strength. “Based on the findings, the expert panel has made a number of recommendations to improve building standards and best practice. We have issued an alert to structural engineers and local authorities to ensure that owners of multi-storey buildings have all the main exit stairs checked. This is to ensure they have sufficient allowances for movement. “We are also working with the Structural Engineering Society of New Zealand (SESOC), the design profession, and Standards New Zealand on aspects of design, building detailing and construction. “The report and its recommendations have now been referred to the Royal Commission of Inquiry looking into the Canterbury earthquakes.” A copy of the technical investigation reports released can be downloaded from the DBH website: http://www.dbh.govt.nz/canterburyearthquake-technical-investigation.
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A GROUP of Lyttelton organisations have asked the Christchurch City Council to let the community share ‘ownership’ of the town’s master planning process. The town is a pilot project in the council’s Suburban Centres rebuild programme. The Lyttelton Community Association, Project Lyttelton, the Lyttelton Harbour Business Association and the Lyttelton Information Centre made deputations to the Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board last week, requesting that the community be allowed to work in partnership with the council rather than just be consulted over the plan. Lyttelton Information Centre Wendy Everingham said the nearby Sumner Design Group seemed to have taken “a really hands on role” in the redevelopment of their community and that was what was wanted in Lyttelton. “We’re just scared that they (the council) will go off alone and do it themselves. For true recovery to happen it needs to be everybody working together.” Lyttelton Mt Herbert Community Board chairperson Paula Smith said that the board would need to find out how widespread the groups’ feelings were within the rest of the community as prior indications had been that a large number of people were “ok with the process”. Mrs Smith acknowledged that the relationship as it stood was in the form of consultation rather than partnership but said her understanding was that the master plan was already more of a framework than a prescriptive document. “The master plan is an evolving document. Every
Getting involved: Wendy Everingham says the Lyttelton community would prefer partnership to consultation when it comes to master planning the town. Photo: Tom Doudney
time I see it there have been changes and amendments made as a response to the community.” The board had organised a community meeting in the Lyttelton Recreation Centre’s Trinity Hall on October 17 at 7:30pm to consider the issues raised in the deputations and to review progress on its Lyttelton Recovery Plan. Mrs Smith said it was still hoped the draft of the master plan could be put before the council at its October 27 meeting, so it could be released for formal consultation.
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Clever creations at Cathedral Grammar DRAGONS, fairies and monsters took to the stage for Cathedral Grammar School’s annual wearable art show. The show was held last week as part of the year seven fabric and fibre unit. The theme for this year was ‘Unhuman’, meaning the creations were not of human nature or form. Students from three classes worked in pairs or individually in their art lessons to create a costume and props using recycled materials.
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ISSUE 3 | September 2011
Earthquake recovery update With ‘quake damage behind them, Corinne Hardyyoung (left), 2 year old Logan Young and Fay Hardy admire the city garden’s Spring flowers.
65, @,(9 65 What will recovery look like to you? 1,000 workers working on roads and the 3 waters (water supply, stormwater and sewer). This number is expected to peak at 3000 to 4000 by late next year
24 kms of water mains damaged – 100% of city now has access to reticulated water (excluding CBD) – permanent repairs will be undertaken over a five year period
52 wells repaired since 22 Feb 500,000 tonnes of silt from liquefaction removed from properties and roads from earthquakes
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That’s the question being asked of everyone in the greater Christchurch area as CERA seeks comments on its draft Recovery Strategy for the region. “This strategy is about how we are all going to recover from the earthquakes, so it’s really important that people go to the CERA website, read the Strategy and let us know what they think.” CERA Chief Executive Roger Sutton says. The draft Recovery Strategy is a suggested road map for recovery from the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, including direction for major activities needed to make the recovery well co-ordinated, effective and timely. It is also the overarching document into which a series of more specific recovery plans and programmes for greater Christchurch will feed. One of these is the Central City Plan, the draft of which was released by the Christchurch City Council in August. Other plans and programmes that fit under the Strategy include the Economic Recovery Plan; the Worst Affected Suburbs Programme; the Land, Building
and Infrastructure Recovery Plan; the Built Heritage Recovery Plan and Education Renewal Recovery Plan. These plans and programmes will contain the detailed methods and actions essential for recovery. The best way to read the document and comment on it is to visit www.cera.govt.nz. A summary of the strategy and a comment form were also delivered to households in greater Christchurch in mid September. Extra copies of these are available from Council service centres and libraries in the greater Christchurch area. A series of information sessions has been held on the Strategy but people are welcome to run their own discussion groups before individuals or groups make online or hard copy comments. If you would like to run your own discussion group on the Strategy, visit the CERA website for guidelines and a presentation that you can use to lead your meeting. People are able to comment on the draft strategy until Sunday 30 October.
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546 buildings have been demolished and the sites cleared for the rebuild
He now heads CERA’s infrastructure team, overseeing what he calls “big ticket physical things that serve people’s lives” such as land-supply, buildings, roads, power, water and sewerage. His overseas experience can be drawn on in helping Canterbury’s recovery, he says, but “none of it equips you fully for something like this”.
40% of damaged buildings five stories or higher will be demolished by September 2012, with the balance tendered and work under way. Demolition of all those CBD buildings less than five stories that need to come down will be completed by February 2012
180,000 homes in green zone Richard MacGeorge
4,840
residential red zone property owners have been made an offer to purchase their property by the Crown
7,800
households are in the orange zone awaiting decisions on their land
CERA GM – Infrastructure
“It’s not just about fixing pipes, or the like, it’s about having a strong social conscience and focusing on a goal of happy, productive people. In the short-term, insurance issues, plus land-supply and affordability for those dislocated, may be among the big issues, but we can’t ever forget long-term targets of people’s livelihoods, of productivity and not least the need for recreation, arts and culture. Having said that, resources are not unlimited, so we’ll need to be creative.”
Richard, who is married with three children aged from 16 to 20 and has a house he describes as “a write off” in one of the orange zones, experienced the 13 June aftershock, but shares a “sense of guilt” with other locals away from the area on 22 February. “My family was in Christchurch, but I was in Vietnam. It made me think seriously about allegiances, and I realised my bonds were here.” At CERA, he says, “I’m merely an organiser of a group of really talented and dedicated people who are trying to strike the right balance between getting things done fast and done in the right way”.
Government Helpline 0800 779 997
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Getting sorted for summer he Earthquake Commission (EQC) aims to settle all contents claims by Christmas – as long as Canterbury residents have valid, fully completed forms in by Labour Day (24 October).
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Gerry Brownlee Roger Sutton
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister
number of residential red zone property owners have already taken up the Government’s offer to purchase their properties. I’m sure these weren’t easy decisions and I wish these people well.
A
We know many more are intending to take up the offer and I know some are unsure where they will live. In June CERA requested information about potential residential land developments and is currently working hard analysing these. A range of issues must be considered, but I am confident CERA can facilitate a significant amount of land reaching the market in the near future. I appreciate that for many of you living in land still zoned orange, the wait for some certainty about your land is extremely frustrating. Unfortunately, where land is still zoned orange the decisions are not as clear-cut as they were where land has been zoned green or red. The issues are complex from a geotechnical and economic perspective. I assure you we never forget we are making difficult decisions about the land people have chosen and the homes they have built. The Government will not sign off those decisions without sufficient robust and detailed information to reflect and justify the importance of those decisions. I must ask you draw on a little more patience for a little longer. Frustrations waiting for insurance companies to write new policies are well documented though not universal with a lot of people managing to secure new insurance. Many of you will be aware I recently travelled to Monaco to attend the Reinsurance Rendezvous, an event which brings together representatives from all of the world’s larger reinsurance providers (the companies which effectively insure the insurance companies), along with brokers, lawyers, accountants, actuaries, risk managers and others. While there, I hosted over 14 meetings and spoke with all the major reinsurance companies. We need them to commit to insurers operating in New Zealand and to New Zealand.
CERA Chief Executive
t’s now just over a year since a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Canterbury and seven months since a tragic aftershock took so many lives. Since those events, people have had to try to cope with devastating loss; of family and friends, of businesses and jobs and in thousands of cases, of their homes.
I
Looking back over the past 12 months, however, the resilience of fellow Cantabrians seems just as remarkable as the disasters we’ve been through. Yes, some have left the province, and I don’t blame them for doing so, but the mass exodus that a few commentators predicted after 22 February has not happened. While we move from winter to spring, and from short-term emergency responses to more long-term planning, as reflected in this update, the region might not be fully blossoming yet but we see the first buds. Instead of gradually stagnating business-wise, as feared by the most pessimistic, we have extra activity, ranging from commitments by large companies to stay and expand, to the smallest one or two-person firm operating in innovative new ways – for example in a temporary shipping-container, a caravan or from a rival business’s office. Exports and imports from major ports and the airports are higher than the same period last year and have leapt since the February earthquake, while manufacturing has been expanding since May and at a rate higher than the rest of New Zealand. This all amounts to a faith and indeed a love for this region that I share with other locals. Of course, there are huge problems to be addressed yet both in the suburbs and CBD. For some, life will never be the same and for others it could take years, not months, to feel that a daily, less-stressful, routine has been restored. We welcome input from those of you who have urgent needs still not met – and I admit this is all unprecedented and we will make mistakes – but I want to hear good news stories too. It’s vital one year on that we reflect, honestly, on what has happened but equally important, for the future of Canterbury, to celebrate this season of hope.
EQC National Claims Manager, Gail Kettle, says EQC is committed to paying claimants who suffered damage to their home’s contents in the Canterbury earthquakes. “EQC intends to assess and pay all contents claims by Christmas 2011. However, in order to do that, we need to receive correctly completed schedule of contents forms, along with the required receipts, valuations and quotations. The more information claimants can provide, the quicker we will be able to assess and pay the outstanding contents claims.” As of 14 September 2011, EQC had received a total of 163,824 contents claims. EQC has assessed and closed 53,056 claims, however there are approximately 80,000 claims that are unable to be processed because of a lack of documentation. EQC aims to settle these contents claims as quickly and as efficiently as possible, says Ms Kettle. “As a result of publicity we’re currently running about the Labour Day deadline, we expect a possible spike in claims so have brought on extra claims staff to help speed things up and settle more claims faster.” Ms Kettle says EQC will settle claims in the order in which they are received and urged Canterbury residents to get their outstanding contents claims in by October 24. “We are working towards getting all complete contents claims paid by Christmas, so you’ll be sorted for summer.” For further information, or for help completing your contents claim, contact 0800 DAMAGE (0800 326 423) or visit www.canterbury.eqc.govt.nz where you can also download a contents schedule form.
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In the Port Hills, the issues have largely involved potential rock fall, cliff collapse, land slips and risks of that nature.
These companies are in the business of risk. It is my firm belief they will return to the insurance market here when they are comfortable the risk is acceptable. Exactly when that will be I cannot tell you, but Government intends to show proactive leadership throughout the recovery and rebuild of our city. I appreciate the overwhelming support so many of you have expressed for the approach we are taking.
Redcliffs
Huntsbury Hillsborough Cashmere Westmorland
Extensive geotechnical assessment supported the decision to rezone most of the Port Hills to green as it had shown a low geotechnical hazard risk.
Cass Bay
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Scarborough Taylors Mistake
Lyttelton
Kennedys Bush
More Port Hills land will be rezoned green soon, once further investigation and assessment is completed.
Governors Bay
>,):0;, The www.landcheck.org.nz website has been updated to reflect the new zoning.
05-694(;065 A letter from CERA was posted to the Port Hills area homeowners with further information on Tuesday 6 September 2011.
Notes: Road Database supplied by Terralink International Ltd Rivers and lagoons licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand and sourced from LINZ
DRAWN CHECKED
Sep.11
Canterbury Land Information Map Port Hills Zone Boundary
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What happens after purchase settlement in the residential red zone? Over the next two years red zoned communities will be on the move as households complete their purchase settlement and leave their suburbs.
“I encourage people working towards settlement to start thinking early about what this will mean in a practical sense, planning what to take, and what to leave behind, realising that once you have settled your sale with the Crown you can’t go back, and the property will become a work site. “It’s about saying goodbye to one place, and becoming connected to a new place. Most importantly people should ask for support when they need it.” The first demolitions in the residential red zone will begin soon. People should be aware that demolition will be total and the property site will be left clear. The pattern of demolitions in the early phase will be determined by where purchase settlements have been completed.
Workshops for Christchurch residential red zoned residents
A series of workshops organised by CERA from Monday 3 October until Friday 14 October are interactive sessions where residents can talk about their issues and have their questions answered by industry and government experts. They include how to respond to the Government’s offer, insurance, banking, and what to do about housing.
Sumner
Heathcote
“It’s a big move for everyone,” says CERA chief executive Roger Sutton. “When people get their money, the reality and scale of the next stage will literally be brought home.
If your property is in Christchurch, has been zoned red and you have received your letter of offer from the Government, do you know what you want to do next? Do you know what is involved and who you need to talk with?
Clifton Hill
Mt Pleasant
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They are understandably cautious about the risk here. We presented information reflecting our extensive knowledge of the seismic risk, about how we are assessing land damage and zoning for ongoing use, and about the building standards we propose. Our intention was to help these companies understand the risk and how we are managing and mitigating that risk.
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
What is involved? Who do you need to talk with? What happens when you leave your property?
Moving house:
The workshops are being held in local venues and residents who would like to attend can phone the CERA information line 0800 7464 2372 and book in for the day and time that suits them. There are afternoon as well as evening sessions planned. When you phone you will be asked which time and date is most convenient and the booking will be made.
s Chattels and fixtures – You may take any chattels with you before settlement. You can only take any fixtures that CERA have agreed to you taking as part of your settlement arrangements with the Crown. Chattels are items that are not fixed to your land or your home; fixtures are physical property that is permanently attached or fixed to your home and may damage the house if removed. Anything that you leave behind will, on settlement, become the property of the Crown and will be removed and disposed of.
Homeowners receive first red zone settlement Roger Sutton of CERA with Keith and Margaret Moran from Dallington, who received the first residential red-zone property payout from the Government earlier this month.
s Moving on – You will have to move out of your home before the settlement date. When you hand keys over to CERA ownership of anything that remains on the property will pass to the Crown. You will not be able to re-enter the property after the settlement date. Demolitions may begin in your neighbourhood soon. You can expect: s A busy place: Contractors will be hard at work; plan to take time out. s Traffic management: Please take particular notice of signage. s Heavy vehicle movements: Contractors will be required to take care but residents will need to stay aware and cautious. Please supervise children. s Police reassurance and security patrols will increase. s Fenced properties and work sites: Soon after ownership of a property transfers to the Crown the property will become a work site. Please do not enter. As demolitions begin properties will be more dangerous than they were as a result of earthquakes and aftershocks. s Services to your property: There should be no disruption to services such as power or phone. However, if a service is interrupted please contact the service provider directly. s Dust and debris control: CERA requires demolition contractors to control dust and to secure trucks transporting debris. However there is likely to be some dust, particularly on windy days. Need more information? www.cera.govt.nz 0800 RING CERA (0800 7464 2372) landinfo@cera.govt.nz
Government Helpline 0800 779 997
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
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Getting sorted for summer he Earthquake Commission (EQC) aims to settle all contents claims by Christmas – as long as Canterbury residents have valid, fully completed forms in by Labour Day (24 October).
T
Gerry Brownlee Roger Sutton
Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister
number of residential red zone property owners have already taken up the Government’s offer to purchase their properties. I’m sure these weren’t easy decisions and I wish these people well.
A
We know many more are intending to take up the offer and I know some are unsure where they will live. In June CERA requested information about potential residential land developments and is currently working hard analysing these. A range of issues must be considered, but I am confident CERA can facilitate a significant amount of land reaching the market in the near future. I appreciate that for many of you living in land still zoned orange, the wait for some certainty about your land is extremely frustrating. Unfortunately, where land is still zoned orange the decisions are not as clear-cut as they were where land has been zoned green or red. The issues are complex from a geotechnical and economic perspective. I assure you we never forget we are making difficult decisions about the land people have chosen and the homes they have built. The Government will not sign off those decisions without sufficient robust and detailed information to reflect and justify the importance of those decisions. I must ask you draw on a little more patience for a little longer. Frustrations waiting for insurance companies to write new policies are well documented though not universal with a lot of people managing to secure new insurance. Many of you will be aware I recently travelled to Monaco to attend the Reinsurance Rendezvous, an event which brings together representatives from all of the world’s larger reinsurance providers (the companies which effectively insure the insurance companies), along with brokers, lawyers, accountants, actuaries, risk managers and others. While there, I hosted over 14 meetings and spoke with all the major reinsurance companies. We need them to commit to insurers operating in New Zealand and to New Zealand.
CERA Chief Executive
t’s now just over a year since a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Canterbury and seven months since a tragic aftershock took so many lives. Since those events, people have had to try to cope with devastating loss; of family and friends, of businesses and jobs and in thousands of cases, of their homes.
I
Looking back over the past 12 months, however, the resilience of fellow Cantabrians seems just as remarkable as the disasters we’ve been through. Yes, some have left the province, and I don’t blame them for doing so, but the mass exodus that a few commentators predicted after 22 February has not happened. While we move from winter to spring, and from short-term emergency responses to more long-term planning, as reflected in this update, the region might not be fully blossoming yet but we see the first buds. Instead of gradually stagnating business-wise, as feared by the most pessimistic, we have extra activity, ranging from commitments by large companies to stay and expand, to the smallest one or two-person firm operating in innovative new ways – for example in a temporary shipping-container, a caravan or from a rival business’s office. Exports and imports from major ports and the airports are higher than the same period last year and have leapt since the February earthquake, while manufacturing has been expanding since May and at a rate higher than the rest of New Zealand. This all amounts to a faith and indeed a love for this region that I share with other locals. Of course, there are huge problems to be addressed yet both in the suburbs and CBD. For some, life will never be the same and for others it could take years, not months, to feel that a daily, less-stressful, routine has been restored. We welcome input from those of you who have urgent needs still not met – and I admit this is all unprecedented and we will make mistakes – but I want to hear good news stories too. It’s vital one year on that we reflect, honestly, on what has happened but equally important, for the future of Canterbury, to celebrate this season of hope.
EQC National Claims Manager, Gail Kettle, says EQC is committed to paying claimants who suffered damage to their home’s contents in the Canterbury earthquakes. “EQC intends to assess and pay all contents claims by Christmas 2011. However, in order to do that, we need to receive correctly completed schedule of contents forms, along with the required receipts, valuations and quotations. The more information claimants can provide, the quicker we will be able to assess and pay the outstanding contents claims.” As of 14 September 2011, EQC had received a total of 163,824 contents claims. EQC has assessed and closed 53,056 claims, however there are approximately 80,000 claims that are unable to be processed because of a lack of documentation. EQC aims to settle these contents claims as quickly and as efficiently as possible, says Ms Kettle. “As a result of publicity we’re currently running about the Labour Day deadline, we expect a possible spike in claims so have brought on extra claims staff to help speed things up and settle more claims faster.” Ms Kettle says EQC will settle claims in the order in which they are received and urged Canterbury residents to get their outstanding contents claims in by October 24. “We are working towards getting all complete contents claims paid by Christmas, so you’ll be sorted for summer.” For further information, or for help completing your contents claim, contact 0800 DAMAGE (0800 326 423) or visit www.canterbury.eqc.govt.nz where you can also download a contents schedule form.
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Green
In the Port Hills, the issues have largely involved potential rock fall, cliff collapse, land slips and risks of that nature.
These companies are in the business of risk. It is my firm belief they will return to the insurance market here when they are comfortable the risk is acceptable. Exactly when that will be I cannot tell you, but Government intends to show proactive leadership throughout the recovery and rebuild of our city. I appreciate the overwhelming support so many of you have expressed for the approach we are taking.
Redcliffs
Huntsbury Hillsborough Cashmere Westmorland
Extensive geotechnical assessment supported the decision to rezone most of the Port Hills to green as it had shown a low geotechnical hazard risk.
Cass Bay
9,A65,+
Scarborough Taylors Mistake
Lyttelton
Kennedys Bush
More Port Hills land will be rezoned green soon, once further investigation and assessment is completed.
Governors Bay
>,):0;, The www.landcheck.org.nz website has been updated to reflect the new zoning.
05-694(;065 A letter from CERA was posted to the Port Hills area homeowners with further information on Tuesday 6 September 2011.
Notes: Road Database supplied by Terralink International Ltd Rivers and lagoons licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 New Zealand and sourced from LINZ
DRAWN CHECKED
Sep.11
Canterbury Land Information Map Port Hills Zone Boundary
APPROVED ARCFILE SCALE (AT A3 SIZE)
0
1
A3 SCALE 1:55,000 2 3
4
5 (km)
1:55,000 FIGURE No.
Rev.
0
65 ;/, 46=,
What happens after purchase settlement in the residential red zone? Over the next two years red zoned communities will be on the move as households complete their purchase settlement and leave their suburbs.
“I encourage people working towards settlement to start thinking early about what this will mean in a practical sense, planning what to take, and what to leave behind, realising that once you have settled your sale with the Crown you can’t go back, and the property will become a work site. “It’s about saying goodbye to one place, and becoming connected to a new place. Most importantly people should ask for support when they need it.” The first demolitions in the residential red zone will begin soon. People should be aware that demolition will be total and the property site will be left clear. The pattern of demolitions in the early phase will be determined by where purchase settlements have been completed.
Workshops for Christchurch residential red zoned residents
A series of workshops organised by CERA from Monday 3 October until Friday 14 October are interactive sessions where residents can talk about their issues and have their questions answered by industry and government experts. They include how to respond to the Government’s offer, insurance, banking, and what to do about housing.
Sumner
Heathcote
“It’s a big move for everyone,” says CERA chief executive Roger Sutton. “When people get their money, the reality and scale of the next stage will literally be brought home.
If your property is in Christchurch, has been zoned red and you have received your letter of offer from the Government, do you know what you want to do next? Do you know what is involved and who you need to talk with?
Clifton Hill
Mt Pleasant
(::,::4,5;
They are understandably cautious about the risk here. We presented information reflecting our extensive knowledge of the seismic risk, about how we are assessing land damage and zoning for ongoing use, and about the building standards we propose. Our intention was to help these companies understand the risk and how we are managing and mitigating that risk.
Page 25
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
What is involved? Who do you need to talk with? What happens when you leave your property?
Moving house:
The workshops are being held in local venues and residents who would like to attend can phone the CERA information line 0800 7464 2372 and book in for the day and time that suits them. There are afternoon as well as evening sessions planned. When you phone you will be asked which time and date is most convenient and the booking will be made.
s Chattels and fixtures – You may take any chattels with you before settlement. You can only take any fixtures that CERA have agreed to you taking as part of your settlement arrangements with the Crown. Chattels are items that are not fixed to your land or your home; fixtures are physical property that is permanently attached or fixed to your home and may damage the house if removed. Anything that you leave behind will, on settlement, become the property of the Crown and will be removed and disposed of.
Homeowners receive first red zone settlement Roger Sutton of CERA with Keith and Margaret Moran from Dallington, who received the first residential red-zone property payout from the Government earlier this month.
s Moving on – You will have to move out of your home before the settlement date. When you hand keys over to CERA ownership of anything that remains on the property will pass to the Crown. You will not be able to re-enter the property after the settlement date. Demolitions may begin in your neighbourhood soon. You can expect: s A busy place: Contractors will be hard at work; plan to take time out. s Traffic management: Please take particular notice of signage. s Heavy vehicle movements: Contractors will be required to take care but residents will need to stay aware and cautious. Please supervise children. s Police reassurance and security patrols will increase. s Fenced properties and work sites: Soon after ownership of a property transfers to the Crown the property will become a work site. Please do not enter. As demolitions begin properties will be more dangerous than they were as a result of earthquakes and aftershocks. s Services to your property: There should be no disruption to services such as power or phone. However, if a service is interrupted please contact the service provider directly. s Dust and debris control: CERA requires demolition contractors to control dust and to secure trucks transporting debris. However there is likely to be some dust, particularly on windy days. Need more information? www.cera.govt.nz 0800 RING CERA (0800 7464 2372) landinfo@cera.govt.nz
Government Helpline 0800 779 997
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Mark Christison Christchurch City Council Water and Waste Manager
Christchurch residents face water restrictions this summer as a result of earthquake damage to the city’s water supply infrastructure. For the last two weeks, residents have been asked to conserve water in preparation for the water restrictions, which are expected to be introduced next week. Christchurch’s water supply systems were badly damaged during the 4 September, 22 February and 13 June earthquakes. These will be the first water restrictions in the city for 13 years. “We are working hard to repair reservoirs and drill new wells but we need Christchurch residents to limit their outdoor water use. This is a city-wide problem,” says Christchurch City Council Water and Waste Manager Mark Christison. “The infrastructure required to pump water around the city on a peak-demand summer day, has been severely damaged by earthquakes during the last 12 months.
“We need to reduce the outdoor water consumption across the city this summer, as the damaged water infrastructure can not support this level of demand over the summer months,” he says. “If we don’t start conserving water now and reduce the traditional high summer time outdoor water demand, watering bans will have to be imposed for the city – which is not something Christchurch gardening enthusiasts want to hear.”
9LZPKLU[Z \YNLK [V [HRL JHYL ^P[O YLZLHYJO YLX\LZ[Z While there are hopeful signs the seismic event we are experiencing is lessening over time, there is still an enormous amount of interest from the wider research community in establishing the impact it has had on people. While the Canterbury seismic event is unprecedented on a world scale there is concern that researchers can intrude on people’s lives when they are at their most fragile. CERA consultants Dr Sarah Beaven, and Associate Professor David Johnston have some words of caution for Canterbury residents who are approached to become part of a research project. “Ask to see proof of their ethics approval.” Dr Beaven and Associate Prof Johnston say in the initial aftermath of the earthquake the National Controller of the emergency response was concerned to protect the community from research pressure, and had the power to deny researchers access to quake affected people, if the research was not necessary for response purposes.
Mayor Bob Parker says the restrictions are necessary to ensure we can supply Christchurch residents with the indoor water they need as summer approaches. “I understand that this may feel like another blow following the quakes, but it is a problem that shouldn’t come as a surprise to residents. We are renowned for being the Garden City, and while we want to retain this image, particularly in summer, we do have to be clever in how we use water this year.”
Your central city red zone – work progressing quickly
“People can say no if they do not want to be part of a research project. And if they are not sure if the research is legitimate then they can ask to see proof that the researcher has received ethics approval from an appropriate ethics committee.” Associate Prof Johnston says there are a huge amount of learnings from the earthquake that need to be shared with the rest of the world, but that research needs to be of high quality and sound to make it worthwhile. “So it’s imperative all research meets the standards expected by the academic community and seeking ethics approval is one of the core standards.” Dr Beaven is happy to assist anyone who has concerns about becoming involved in an earthquake research project. She can be contacted by email at Sarah.beaven@canterbury.ac.nz
Central city cordons have now reduced by more than half the original size from when the central city was closed following the 22 February earthquake. CERA General Manager Demolition, Warwick Isaacs says there is no doubt that CERA is making good progress in the central city. “Work is progressing at speed. Demolitions in the Cashel Mall area are substantially completed, opening the way for the construction of new temporary structures for the Re:Start project. “Progress in Cashel Mall is an excellent example of how private enterprise and the public sector can work together to reopen the city. “The cordon will be progressively reduced, with targets for Christmas 2011, Waitangi Day and Easter 2012. There will be some cordons remaining around large buildings after Easter, but as few as possible.” The reduction of the CBD red zone is dependent on:
However, when the National Emergency ended, researchers did not have to seek official approval to approach people. Dr Beaven says the National Hazard Platform group, of which she is a member, which co-ordinates the research effort into earthquakes, is keeping a watching brief on the large number of research projects looking at various facets of the event.
s T HE COMPLETION OF THE FULL OR PARTIAL DEMOLITION of dangerous buildings, s DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS FOR ECONOMIC REASONS s ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS ON REMAINING BUILDINGS being met, s TRAFlC MANAGEMENT PLANS BEING IN PLACE BEFORE the cordon is reduced.
Her concern is while people may be happy to be part of some research, they need to know it is not compulsory they become involved, and participants can always withdraw from research at any stage of the process.
To find the latest information on cordon reductions, check out www.cera.govt.nz.
Associate Professor David Johnston
Dr Sarah Beaven
CERA Consultants
Government Helpline 0800 779 997
NEWS
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
Papanui classmates stick together
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Class of 55â&#x20AC;&#x2122;: A group of 16 former Papanui High School students who shared third form homecraft and professional classes in 1955 met recently at Morganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Winery in Hei Hei. The women, now aged between 69 and 70, have been meeting twice yearly for the last 16 years every March and September. Pictured are, standing from left: Pat Bond, Bev Crew,
Suzanne Harris, Diane Mutu, Barb Gordon, Janice Schwass, Ann Batts, Pam Blackmore, Ann Beattie, Patricia Spark and Kay Matthews. Seated from left: Julie Needham, Margaret Mahon, Noeleen Miller, Elaine Alexander and Maureen Meynell. Mrs Matthews said if any other former class members wanted to join them, to call her on 352 7529.
Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre bounces back Gina McKenzie
SEVEN months on from Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthquake the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre has recovered but manager Ardas Trebus still wonders what has become of some of her regular clients. d drop into the centre â&#x20AC;&#x153;We only knew them by first names. Hilda would for a milo and a chat most days. es. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pry and â&#x20AC;&#x153;She said she had a home but wore all her clothes. ach day.â&#x20AC;? just offered her a safe place to spend a few hours each Ms Trebus hoped Hilda would eventually find her way back to the ester Street premises centre which relocated from its devastated Manchester to Edgeware six weeks after the earthquake. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a miracle that we could restart so quickly but since our service is confidential we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t check on those women whoo just disappeared. ves and are truly â&#x20AC;&#x153;They have been through so much in their lives incredible survivors so I just hope they found a safee place to live.â&#x20AC;? The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre began operating in thee mid-1980s as a eveloped into community link of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Refuge and has developed grounds. a wellbeing centre for women of all ages and backgrounds. Ms Trebus said earthquake related stress had led to an g service upsurge in demand for the centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free counseling which now had a waiting list. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The earthquake was an explosion for people ce. emotionally with lots of issues coming to the surface. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It takes a few visits for most women to open up but they can take time out here before venturing back out into the world.â&#x20AC;? ity Ms Trebus was overwhelmed by the generosity nd of womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s groups from throughout New Zealand and Australia who donated funds and books to thee centre. sk â&#x20AC;&#x153;We literally walked away with just a back up disk in February and thanks to these lovely people we now have 300 books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One lady in Auckland sends a box of books most weeks so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll replace all 500 books we Positive future: An upsurge in demand for counseling lost.â&#x20AC;? services after Februaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s earthquake has kept Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s While the earthquake had been a setback for the Centre manager Ardas Trebus busy.Photo: Gina Mckenzie
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Giveaway winner Congratulations to Myra Barry of Redwood who won our competition for a copy of the book Fred The Needle. Thanks to all those who took part.
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
Students keep on moving
Showing talent: A team from Christ the King School in Burnside performs in the hip hop section of the Primary Sports Canterbury aerobics and hip hop competition held at Shirley Intermediate School. A total of 12 schools entered the competition, giving 145 pupils the chance to compete in front of an audience. Photo: Samantha Early
Georgia is top St John cadet SHIRLEY 17-year-old Georgia Banks, with Clare Wright, St John Christchurch district youth manager, has been named St John Christchurch Cadet of the Year. Georgia was one of 13 Christchurch-based St John youth cadets who entered the selection day last weekend. She will now be one of seven cadets competing for the title of St John South Island Regional Cadet of the Year.
Go you good thing! Go to Eastgate, for an autograph from a legend. STEVE PRICE Rugby League Legend 1994 – 2010 Warriors Legend 2005 – 2010 Visit Eastgate and see the legend, Steve Price for an autograph session in the Eastgate Foodcourt. Thursday 6 October from 3pm to 3.40pm. Proudly brought to you in-conjunction with Arrow International.
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
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Looking good: Jason Flewellen and Koral Fitzgerald of CanTeen display some of the new designs for this year’s Bandanna Challenge fundraiser for Cancer, including one designed by All Black Dan Carter. Several events were held this week and last while collectors sold bandannas in malls and through a suburban street appeal. The loss of resources and support from some former CBD businesses as well donor fatigue, all due to the earthquakes, means the charity is expecting to sell only around 4000 bandannas this year as opposed to 6000 last year. However Ms Fitzgerald said the appeal remained a fantastic way to raise awareness and get support. “Regardless of the horrendous journey we’ve all been on in the last year, there’s still a lot of generosity out there - we’ve seen that. There are still people donating, coming forward and wanting to do activities for us and so forth.” Photo: Tom Doudney
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HEALTH & BEAUTY
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With permanent makeup, you can look glamorous day and night. Glenda of Red Hair & Beauty has been doing permanent makeup for 21 years. Having Trained in Auckland and in Australia, she is also an ITEC qualified beauty therapist, and last year completed a new technique in eyebrow hair stroke ta ooing. The Permanent Cosme c Industry is becoming extremely popular. The virtually painless micropigmenta on (permanent makeup) procedures are done using the latest in European Technology. Whether you are wan ng a permanent eye liner, eyebrows, lip liner, pigmenta on correc ons, and scar improvements, Glenda can make it happen. Permanent cosme cs allow busy people to look their best at all mes. It can even camouflage the scars from accidents, burns or surgery by restoring the natural skin colouring – enhancing the beauty of those who desire more than what mother nature gave them. If it’s a new hairstyle you’re a er, then let the experts at Red Hair Beauty & Day Spa create something for you. You can put your trust in the senior hair stylists, they have a wealth of experience and knowledge and keep up- to-date with the latest trends. Then there are the friendly and professional therapists to provide all the beauty treatments from facials, using the fantas c Environ products with an oxidants, vitamins A, C and E to fight the signs of aging, along with the latest IPL, E-light laser for hair removal, freckles,
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
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With bridal season and those Christmas par es coming up, Let Hairtrix create a stunning hairstyle to suit your special occasion. Owner Sco MacDonald believes his team has what it takes. “They are not only talented, but we work well together to create a nice ambiance for our clients which is professional and fun,” says Sco . Senior stylists Rowena and Alesha have a talent for hair ups and love pu ng their crea ve skills to the test. Spring is here, so why not try a new colour or style? Hairtrix prides itself on “customer sa sfac on guaranteed”. Because the friendly team are highly skilled and who listen to what their clients want and are sensi ve to your individual needs, you can relax knowing you are in good hands.
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Eastgate update
We’re delighted to announce that Eastgate now has over 30 stores open and more opening soon!
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Eastgate: Cnr Linwood Avenue & Buckleys Road Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am – 6pm Thursday & Friday 9am – 8pm Saturday 9am – 6pm, Sunday 10am – 5pm
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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 5, 2011
Canterbury slow to go digital
Giveaway winners Michelle Patterson of Spreydon and Lynda Tucker, central city, are the lucky winners of double passes to last week’s giveaway competition, “Having a Ball”.
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Behind the 8-ball: Statistics show Canterbury is lagging behind the rest of the country in converting to digital TV, Going Digital national manager Greg Harford says. Only 73 percent of Canterbury residents have made the conversion, compared to a national average of 79 percent.
Mr Harford was in Christchurch talking to community groups about the need to make the change before April 2013. It was also important for people with holiday homes on the West Coast to realise that region would need to make the conversion by September next year, he said.
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Cigarette bins for railway stations KIWIRAIL and Keep New Zealand Beautiful will install cigarette butt litter bins at Christchurch and Greymouth railway stations. Designed to change smokers’ behaviour and rid the station platform areas of cigarette butts, the campaign aims to get travellers who smoke to keep cigarette butts where they belong – in the bin. In a joint project between KiwiRail and Keep New Zealand Beautiful, four cigarette butt bins for local and international travellers will be installed at both stations to encourage the appropriate disposal of cigarette butts.
“We are implementing a simple and effective solution to stop unsightly and environmentally devastating cigarette butts needlessly discarded in public areas, our communities and environment,” Tracy Shackleton, project coordinator at Keep New Zealand Beautiful said. We want to see smokers responding positively and dispose of their cigarette butts more responsibly, reducing cigarette butts ending in waterways, ruining our clean-green environment and image. The bins will be installed over the next few weeks at the two stations.
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The September quake in 2010 saw iconic butchery Cross Brothers come to an end. But you can’t keep a reputable butchery shut for too long. Thanks to James Bell, who purchased the business and re-opened it in April in a new loca on at 357 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Cross Brothers has been opened for business and going strong. James and his family run the business and are commi ed to customer service and the freshest, high quality meat – which customers are raving about! “All of our meat products are made fresh in store and we only use New Zealand suppliers,” says James. We can provide high quality products at low prices because we make it all ourselves, so we don’t need to pay to ship products from outside Canterbury or New Zealand. “We also do the li le things that some modern butcheries are missing like giving children cherrios, stocking milk and free range eggs and so on.” James’s experience and knowledge shines throughout his shop. Not only do they make a large variety of products already, but will also produce any par cular product required for individuals. “We have a weekly email page and no ced a few of our English customers reques ng English products, so I found an old tradi onal method for making English gammon and dry cured bacon.” All of the meat products in store are served fresh and not pre-packaged. This allows customers to choose their par cular product and quan ty, can be marinated for them if requested free of charge.
“Our customers are very valuable to us and I believe everyone should be able to order exactly what they want and not what is predone and put in a packet.” James has also created his own meat packs, which vary from $20 to $50. They have proved very popular and customers are amazed to see the amount of meat they get for their money. “We don’t believe in adding unnecessary ingredients (preserva ves and so on) to our products. Instead we use the old method of smoking them, hanging them to dry. This process enhances its true flavour. Cross Brothers Butchery also understand people lead a busier life today and me is precious, so they have introduced email and phone orders. This enables customers to select what they want, and collect their order at their own convenience. Visit Cross Brothers Butchery for the best service and top quality meats. At 357 Colombo Street (next to Burgers and Beers, Underground and The Colombo mall), Sydenham. Phone: 366 8394 or email: james@crossbross.co.nz
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The Watershed has a lot to offer The Watershed in Ferrymead is a fantastic destination, with its modern architecture and water front views and laid-back, fun atmosphere.
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It’s the perfect place to watch the Rugby World Cup, with plenty of bigscreen TVs to watch the sport, even one in their enclosed outside courtyard, so you don’t miss out on any of the ac on!
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The friendly and professional staff want to provide you with an unforgettable experience of great food and fine drinks, so it’s no surprise that the Watershed is well known for its delicious food and hearty brunches, such as the tradi onal breakfast and eggs benedict with salmon or bacon. Or how about pancakes with berry compote and yogurt, with the op on of banana and bacon to start your day? The Watershed is a great place for a social gathering and light entertainment over a drink and a tasty bite. On Wednesday it is quiz night. It starts at 7pm, entry is free and there are bar tabs to be won – a great opportunity for fund-raising. When it comes to Friday night, enjoy a drink and a chat with friends at the Watershed, with complementary bar snacks from 5pm to 7pm. Kids entertainment is jam-packed with fun on Sundays from 10.30am to 12.30pm. From face pain ng, magic and balloons to reading stories, kids can have fun while parents get to relax! Cup Week is not far away, and the Watershed don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun. Book your group in and be part of Cup Day. They
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are providing a complimentary return bus ride from the premises to the races and back that day. Shoptalk will play that evening, so you can con nue celebra ng in style. Great entertainment has also been organised on the Thursday night of Cup Week, with their ‘Summer Party’. It’s bound to be a lot of fun, with Acous c Solu on playing that evening.
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Coming champs coincidentally was also his grandfather’s birthday.
This year Mitchell Holland, 10, decided to make the change from playing rugby for Lincoln, to playing soccer for Halswell united grade 11. Mitchell’s transition was so successful, he was awarded the cup for ‘player of the year’. Mitchell is following in family footsteps as his late grandfather Paul Brown was a foundation member of the Halswell club. Mitchell will turn 11 on October 11 – which
Young athletes win awards, grants Achievers: Skier Emily Wright, left, as well as gymnasts Charlotte Sullivan and Rebecca Morrison received scholarship awards including a trophy and $2000 grant each at the Canterbury Secondary Schools Winter Sports Awards held at Christchurch Boys’ High School recently.
Mainland Press wants to hear about young sports heroes aged 12 and under. If a young budding sports star has achieved some sporting feat, send us a head and shoulder photo of them together with information of what they achieved. Email tom@mainlandress.co.nz
Skater speeds towards Olympic goal BURWOOD speed skater Chris Jarden, 17, is racing towards his dream of competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics after being selected for the Australian National Short Track competition which starts in Melbourne on Saturday. Jarden, who has skated for the Canterbury Alpine Skating Club for seven years, was excited about the event and the prospect of improving his personal best times. “I was quite surprised to be selected. I’m really looking forward to getting a great warm up and some good times in before the Junior World Champs in February.” Jarden trained on ice three days per week and did a range of strengthening exercises off the ice most other days.
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The team at Picture Framing Is Us at 721 Main South Road, Templeton, has been servicing the south end of Christchurch for nine years now and has grown with the different trends and changes around customers’ needs. Owners Grant and Julie Hanham work together from their home site. "Having the business a ached to our private residence has enabled us to keep our costs compe ve and we endeavour to pass any savings we can onto our customers," says Grant. The Digital and Canvas Prin ng side of the business has grown and now they can offer prin ng up to 610mm wide, and as long as you like from onsite. They are then able to stretch the canvas or frame the print onsite – making it a one-stop-shop. Canvas Stretching is popular with the impor ng of loose canvases being readily available. Rugby jerseys have always been a core part of Picture Framing Is Us, and they have always tried to keep prices compe ve. "Diplomas and degrees are an area we pay special a en on to. I recommend acid free backing and most importantly UV glazing which stops 97% to 99% of UV rays from fading your cer ficate," says Grant. When framing those old family photos you should consider UV protec on glass as the first point of protec on. "Every job we take on gets individual a en on to give the art work the
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LINCOLN University Rugby Club, the oldest university rugby club in the country, is marking 130 years of activity with a function at Hornby Working Men’s Club tomorrow. On the guest list is former All Black Albert Anderson. The function runs from 5pm onwards and includes the screening of a DVD showing footage of past Lincoln University rugby matches and interviews with past players and All Blacks. Over 30 former Lincoln University students have been All Blacks, including four captains - Wilson Whineray, Andy Dalton, Reuben Thorne and Riche McCaw. In the current World Cup squad, Richie McCaw and Andy Ellis are past Lincoln students and Sam Whitelock is a current student.
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Just the news we didn’t want to hear! Like the All Black three wise men, we were all shattered with the news that broke on Sunday morning Dan Carter would play no further part in the World Cup of 2011. Like many others I had gone to a lot of trouble to organise what promised to be a huge Sunday of sport. I had set up my own “Fan Zone” at my house. Beers in, BBQ food organised, new gas bottle under the barbie, TV screen cleaned, seating allocated. The weather gods played their part, all was ready to go. The 10 o’clock news conference brought just the news that the ‘Stadium of Four Million’ didn’t want to hear. An All Black was down and out for the remainder of the World Cup. He wasn’t just an All Black; he was Dan Carter, the finest first five-eighth playing in the world at the moment. Already, this World Cup is shaping up to be won or lost on how the pivotal player responds to the
pressure. History shows that previous tournaments have in fact been won by kicking either for goal or moving the opposition around the field. In the white hot atmosphere of semis or finals it takes a very special general to marshal the troops and that was the attribute that made Carter a special player. I also have grave concerns re the health of our inspirational freak, skipper Ritchie McCaw. In an interview I did with our very own iconic rugby person Alex ‘Grizz’ Wyllie, he was genuinely concerned over Ritchie’s foot injury. Interestingly he has had the very same injury which required the very same surgery, a screw inserted in the foot to reattach bone. Grizz said from then on it always gave him pain and problems. It still does to this day. We probably can afford to lose one ace from our pack but two could just be a bridge too far. Dan’s gone, please allow Ritchie to hang in until the final whistle is blown in this tournament and the Webb Ellis can reside in NZ where it rightfully belongs.
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Star struck: Australian rugby fans JC Smit, right, and son James Smit, 9, were thrilled to meet Wallabies stars including halfback Will Genia, centre, in the Fanzone at Hagley Park on Wednesday. The Smits, originally from South Africa, had booked their flights and accommodation prior to Christchurch losing its Rugby World Cup games as a result of the February quake. This meant they missed out on seeing a game which was
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A Passage to India (PG) Wed 5th Oct, 1.30pm Cowboys and Aliens (M) Contains voilence. Wed 5th Oct, 3.30pm, 7.50pm Oranges and Sunshine (M) Contains offensive language. Wed 5th Oct, 5.35pm Bridesmaids (R16) Contains offensive language, sexual material and other content that may offend. Wed 5th Oct, 1.10pm Larry Crowne (M) Contains offensive language. Wed 5th Oct, 5.40pm The Tree of Life (M) Contains adult themes. Wed ed 5th Oct, 10.30am Mrr Popper’s Pengui gu ns gui s (G) (G Wed 5th Oct Oct,, 5.50 5 50 50pm pm m Harry Ha Potter an nd the the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (M) ( Contains sup pern ernatu er atural themes and violencce. Wed 5th Oct, 1 12.45 12 45pm, 7.40pm Kung Fu Pand an n a 2 (P (PG) Low levell viol violenc ence. e. Wed 5th Oct c 3.40p ct ct, 40pm, 11. 1.3 30pm m Cars 2 (PG) G) C Co onta ains viole lence nce. Wed d 5th Oc Oct, t 10.30am
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THREE members of the Christchurch City Chorus of Sweet Adelines Hiromi Hughes, left, Virginia Humphrey-Taylor and Philippa Beckman get some singing practice under the blossoms in preparation for the world championships in Houston. The chorus at full strength numbers 160 and 104 of them will fly out for Houston next week to compete in the world championships.
Funding help for Court Theatre FUNDING of $2.5 million by the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust towards the Court Theatre’s fundraising campaign to build a new theatre in Addington has been announced. “Most performing arts venues have suffered damage and been closed since the February earthquake. The Court was red-stickered, along with most of the buildings in the Arts Centre,” trustee Dr Rod Carr said. “The arts scene simply cannot flourish in Christchurch without the infrastructure required to present performances. The Court’s new venue will provide some relief to the current situation, and helps to provide a bridge to the future for the arts sector which is urgently needed. “This project will ensure that The Court can continue to operate, opening the doors for over 150,000 Cantabrians and visitors who visit this theatre each year. “ The Court has recently announced Dame Maggie Smith as patron of the Court fundraising campaign and a total of $4.6 million is needed for the theatre to reopen at the end of this year.
Festive fare THE Presenting Canterbury festival in North Hagley Park is set to offer more entertainment to local residents and visitors during the final two weeks of Rugby World Cup 2011. The festival starts this Saturday and runs through to Sunday October, 23, 11am to 5pm in the area across from the Fanzone with retail stalls, face painting, a bouncy castle, live music, court jesters, buskers and dance acts. Christchurch City Council marketing manager Richard Stokes said the event was designed to give locals and visitors the opportunity to taste and experience what was on offer in Canterbury. “We’ve asked exhibitors from around our region, from Timaru to Kaikoura, to come and present the best from their area.” The two week event will be a key component of the REAL New Zealand Festival; a nationwide celebration of Kiwi arts, food, wine, heritage, culture, entertainment, business and lifestyle. The Body Festival’s Garden Variety events, which have been held during the weekends in this area next to the Fanzone, will continue during Presenting Canterbury.
“We’ve been before and the last time we got ninth,” the chorus’ musical director, Ms Humprhey-Taylor said. “We’re ranked ninth and we want to stay there or do better. Our slogan is ‘Christchurch rocks.’’’ The chorus gave a performance at Middleton Grange School on Saturday which was a fundraiser for City Mission. Photo: Chris Tobin
Happy ramble in Hagley Park IT’S time for locals to take a break and breathe in the fresh spring air with the Walk 4 Wellbeing event next Sunday in Hagley Park. After Cantabrians survived so much hardship this year, the Mental Health Foundation decided a walk around the park would be the perfect way to cap off Mental Health week. Walk 4 Wellbeing is a free, fun and noncompetitive wander through the heart of Christchurch. The easy 1.5 km route is accessible for bikes, wheelchairs and buggies. The event runs from 1pm -4pm and starts from Rolleston Avenue near the peacock fountain.
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Fri 9th Sept-Sun 23rd Oct 2011
Time: racing from around 11.30am each Raceday | Dates: Sept 10, 17 Oct 1, 8–9, 9 | Venue: Riccarton Park Official Website: www.riccartonpark.co.nz | Pricing: to be advised Contact Phone: 64-3-3360053
All the matches live on the big screens, plus outdoor theatre (The Complete History of World Rugby (Abridged) by the Outwits, Fri 7, 6-7.20pm; Sat 8 - Sun 9, 1.30-2.50pm; Tue 11 - Fri 14, 6-7.20pm), live music (NZ Army Band Concert Band and Marching Display, Sat 8, 3.40-5.30pm; Sun 9, 3-5pm), Newstalk ZB Legends of Rugby Speaker Series in the MasterCard Ruck (the Dome) (12.30-1pm: Thu 6 - Andy Earl; Fri 7 - Todd Blackadder; Sat 8 - Dennis Young; Sun 9 - David Rhodes), and COKE RugbyFest at Hagley featuring rock, hiphop dance, cheerleaders and kapa haka (Sun 9 from 4pm).
The Body Festival of Dance and Physical Theatre
Sat 24th Sept-Sun 16th Oct 2011 Body Festival - ‘Gems of Bharatanatyam’
Sat 10th Sept–Sun 9th Oct 2011
Celebrities on the Catwalk for Canterbury
Sat 8th Oct 2011 Time: TBA | Venue: TBA Official Website: www. denysesaunders.com | Pricing: TBA | Contact Phone: 0210511814
Sunday Story Time at the Airforce Museum
Sun 11th Sept-Sun 27th Nov 2011 Time: 2.30pm | Dates: Every Sun | Venue: Air Force Museum of New Zealand | Web: www.airforcemuseum.co.nz This is a free event | Contact Phone: (03) 3439 544
Thurs 6th-Fri 7th Oct 2011
Vegetarian Expo
Time: 7:00pm | Dates: Every day, Thurs 6th–Fri 7th Oct 2011 | Venue: Geo Dome | Web: www.thebody.co.nz | Ticket Info: Dash Tickets (or ph. 0800 327 484) | Pricing: General Admission $15 (Groups of 6+ $13 each - contact the Festival Office for this discount) | Contact Phone: 366 7709
Sun 9th Oct 2011 Time: 10am - 4.30pm | Venue: Canterbury Horticultural Society | Venue Information: Riccarton Ave, Opposite the Hospital Official | Web: www.vegetarianexpo.org.nz | Pricing: Adult $2.50; 12 & under, Free | Contact Phone: 940 9483
Kids Golf at Kaiapoi
Mike McRoberts - Hot Off the Press
Thurs 6th Oct–Thurs 15th Dec 2011
Mon 10th Oct 2011
Time: Under age 5 is 3.30pm Age 5-8 4pm Age 8+ 4.30pm | Dates: Every Thurs | Venue: KAIAPOI GOLF CLUB Pricing: $2pp for half an hour | Contact Phone: 0274382678
Time: 7.30pm | Venue: Riccarton Park Function Centre Official Web: www.chchwritersfest.co.nz | Ticket Info: Dash Tickets (or ph. 0800 327 484) | Pricing: $15 | Contact Phone: 027 229 8741
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CLOTHING ALTERATIONS - The Clothing Studio -We have relocated to Rangiora. For All Types of Clothing Alterations, Repairs, Remodeling & Designer Dressmaking. Please contact Sue 021 109-2404 or email theclothingstudio@gmail.com
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RIDE-ON LAWN MOWING, residential & commercial, with or without catcher, fertilising, spraying, hedge trimming, quality service. For a FREE appraisal Ph 03 342-4228 or 027 22 11 217 Peter O’Carroll (owner & operator)
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Sunday, November 6, 10.30am - 2pm Northwood Park 70 plus sites have been registered as at 1st October, more to confirm
General inquiries, stands and stalls, Contact David on 323 8655 djmg@xtra.co.nz HAIR BY NICKI, Modern home based salon, goldcard card rates Mon-Thurs. Prof exp stylist, ph 03 351-5883
Fair Loca on: The Boulevard Northwood www.northwood.org.nz In associa on with Belfast School Fund Raiser & CC Neighbourhood Week
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BREAKING FREE From money problems and moving ahead. Are you having problems with your accounts or bills? We are here to listen and talk with you about your cash plan, We have interviews around the suburbs or we can meet with you in your home, ph 03 366-3422 and we will contact you Christchurch Budget Service Inc
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DEPRESSION SUPPORT GROUP - For people seriously interested in the healing journey, contact me or send me a txt if you would like me to ring you - 021 025-79976 FURNITURE TRUCK heading to Nelson requires a backload 25th or 26th October from Christchurch. Sun City Movers Ph Warwick 027 444-6291 or Pauline 981-7620
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HOUSE SITTERS Wanted Diamond Harbour, retired or work from home person or couple, to look after our house & 2 little dogs, while we are away on short term breaks ph 03 329-3291
HOUSESITTER AVAILABLE from 14th October, Mature, retired business woman, excellent references, keen gardener, experienced pet and livestock minder. Phone 021 296-2954
BB Contracting with kanga loader for small area Section clean ups, landscaping trenching and fencing Discount for senior citizens Barry 03 323-5386 or 027 440-9379
BRICKCRAFT Stonework, Brickwork, Re pointing. EQC work carried out. Trade Qualified. Phone Drew 022 416-2100 or 384-4002. BRICKLAYER, UK Trained, 0ver 30 years experience. Extensions, Alterations, Repairs, Letterboxes, Garden Walls, Blockwork, Chimney Repairs. NO JOB TOO SMALL. Governors Bay, 03 329-9344 OR 027 684-4046. BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 25 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.
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