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Let’s get the eastern arsonists Gina McKenzie
“Something that seems insignificant be very even in those areas with large sections of empty COMMUNITY action could help solve a spate two of the properties people were asleep inside important so I would encourage people in the houses. of eastern suburbs arson attacks, according to their houses at the time. “If someone calls the fire service we will aim The residents escaped uninjured but the area to report anything suspicious.” Fire Service Christchurch area commander Jon Overgrown vegetation and abandoned houses to be there within six minutes so we are still escalation in the arson attacks had alarmed Mr Graham. in the eastern suburbs provided fuel for arson very much a part of eastern Christchurch.” The series of arson attacks over the past three Graham. Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan, the first gold medallists. Mahethat Drysdale Zealand flag. A victorious Mahe the finishsaid of histhe single race.was still Mr atGraham firesculls service and Mr Graham said residents needed toDrysdale “We’re very concerned thesedisplays attacks the areNewattacks weekends razed the landmark 52-year-old carrying out an ongoing investigation into the Leander Building at Kerrs Reach in Avonside creeping into properties while residents are monitor vegetation growth. games and live music, including performances delighted to support Christchurch. CHRISTCHURCH will tomorrow play host meet the Olympians. “People need to be aware that even if they arson attacks in conjunction with the police. Drive and damaged Aranui High School, asleep. A competition between towns and cities Following a ceremony the team members, from the world-famous New Zealand Army to New Zealand’s Olympic champions at the “We are analysing the scenes of the fires and don’t live in their house anymore if they still “It’s gone too far and needs to be stopped.” Avondale Primary and Aranui Kids First was originally planned to decide where the Band. including almost all of the medal winners, team’s official welcome home celebrations. CUSTOMER SIMPLY HEAT CHRISCHURCH PUBLISHING 01/08/12 own ASthe property they are responsible for the results will contribute to the investigation.” Mr Graham hoped Wainoni and Avonside Kindergarten. PLEASE APPROVE THIS AD AS SOON DBATELY SIMPLY PUBLICATION CHP TAB After the ceremony some athletes will official welcome home would be held, but in will their way into theTHIS adjacent The venue for SALES theREPCUSTOMER ANZ New Zealand HEAT CHRISCHURCH PUBLISHING 01/08/12make POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS ADVERTISING PLEASE AD AS SOON AS If anyone has any information regarding the keeping vegetation under control. residents would be able toAPPROVE provide further The attacks steppedDESIGNER up aSALES notch at the weekendSECTION Wmcelwain AT CHP HOME. REP DBATELY PUBLICATION TAB head out into the community to visit schools, the wake of the February 2011 earthquake the Centennial Park toPOSSIBLE. sign snap Olympic Team Welcome Home event will SECTION MUST autographs, BE FINALISED OUR MATERIAL PROOF NOTE THAT ANYBY ALTERATIONS ADVERTISING PROOFED DESIGNER 7/24/2012 8:46:53 AM SIZE 12.00 X 7.0 Wmcelwain AT HOME. arson attacks or has noticed any suspicious “If the property is owned by Cera then the information. with seven fires lit in the early hours of Saturday MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL PROOF DEADLINE . PROOFED 7/24/2012 8:46:53 AM SIZE 12.00 X 7.0 New Zealand Olympic Committee decided hospitals, care facilities and businesses. answer questions and compete be Pioneer Recreation Sport Centre in FAXphotos, AD ID and 4737287AA 1580 DEADLINE . activity in the Wainoni, Aranui or Avonside “People are our eyes and ears and even a council will take care of the vegetation.” morning in Aldershot and ADPortsmouth streets ID 4737287AA FAX 1580 New Zealand Olympic Committee Christchurch deserved to host it. Spreydon, after rain forced a change from against fans in activities including hockey, Mr Graham said the fire service still had a areas please contact the Christchurch central small detail such as seeing an unfamiliar person and Ben Rarere Avenue in Aranui. New Zealand brought home 13 medals in volleyball, athletics, football and inflatable communications manager Ashley Abbott South Hagley Park. very active presence in the eastern suburbs, police on 363 7400. Four of the fires were lit at properties and at in their street could provide a breakthrough. said the equestrian team flew back especially total, six gold medals, two silver medals and The welcome is due to start at noon, Friday boxing. There will be competitions, interactive for the welcome and the whole squad was five bronze. August 24 and the public is invited to go and
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