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PINGED: Newstalk ZB talk show host Chris Lynch was caught for using his cellphone while driving.

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Canterbury motorists worst for using cellphones while driving By Andrew King MORE drivers in Canterbury than any other area in New Zealand were nabbed using their mobile phone while driving last year. Latest figures show the Canterbury Metro police district, which includes Christchurch and North Canterbury had a reported 3622 drivers caught texting or phoning while driving last year – up from 3313 in 2014. This equated to $289,600 in infringement notices. Auckland Central policing district had 3325 offenders, with Waitemata Auckland Motorways district finishing out

the top three on 2136. This comes after police said they were disappointed at the actions of 26 people, including Newstalk ZB’s talk show host Chris Lynch, who were fined for using a mobile device while driving past a serious crash on Tuesday (above). An elderly woman’s car

veered off the road, hitting a lamp post causing it to overturn about 1.30pm on Main South Rd, Templeton. She was cut from the vehicle and taken to Christchurch Hospital’s intensive care unit in a critical condition. Her condition is now stable. Lynch was filming the crash

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scene from his car. Police said yesterdayrecording misery and posting it to social media was “perverse”. Lynch did not return calls yesterday for comment. Constable Andy Williamson who attended the Templeton crash said: “You would think the sight of a car crash would make people think about road safety.” The worst month for offenders was September, when almost double the amount of tickets were issued at 694. This was when police carried out a month-long operation targeting drivers using their mobile device while driving. The penalty is an $80 fine and 20 demerit points.

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By Emma-Jane McLennan THE DIRECTORS behind a company awarded a $895,000 grant to restore a heritage building have come under scrutiny this week, as customers complain of substandard earthquake repairs. Farrell Group Ltd has been criticised for allegedly failing to meet deadlines, producing substandard work and breaching building consents on residential repairs. Directors, brothers Rob and Sean Farrell, and Simon Doig, have been given a city council grant to restore the Caffe Roma building on Oxford St, through another company they oversee – Club Lane Ltd. They will likely still get the grant in spite of the complaints, city councillor Andrew Turner said. “I don’t see their other business as particularly relevant to this project. The purpose of the grant is to save this building, and if the repairs aren’t done it won’t be paid.” Customers of Farrell Group Ltd say they have taken their complaints to the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Fairfax reported this week. Some homeowners have terminated their contracts with the company, frustrated at delays. The city council decided last week to grant $895,000 for the restoration of the old Midland Club Building, commonly known as the Caffe Roma building, on Oxford St. • Turn to page 5

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FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK CHRIS FLANAGAN didn’t muck around when he found an intruder in his garage. And with the help of his wellknown athlete daughter Rosa – who has also done some boxing training – they managed to get the better of the alleged burglar during a struggle that lasted about 10min. On pages 16-17 we profile Chris, who has an interesting sporting background. He played cricket with Richard Hadlee and against the late Martin Crowe, and was also fairly useful on the rugby field. No wonder he had little trouble switching his brain into tackle mode when he found the intruder in his garage! If you take the bus you’ll have to dig a bit deeper in your pocket with plans on the horizon to increase fares (see page 8). And latest statistics (page 9) show three in five women in their late teens have been victims of cyberbullying. Canterbury University student Nikki Wheeler has been a victim and shares her experiences. We look also look at burglaries in our editorial on page 10. Barry Clarke

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Couple brings their romance to Mamma Mia

ON STAGE: Emily Burns as Sophie Sheridan and Ben Freeth as Sky on stage at the Isaac Theatre Royal. the show you will see Emily is an extremely talented actress and singer. It’s not hard to see something in that but it’s not only talent, she is also a very lovely girl,” Freeth said. Both performers said their relationship has added to their chemistry on stage and they have found it easy to work together. “There is no need to manufacture emotions, it is just us up there which is really great,” Burns said. She said while studying at NASDA, one of the first shows she did with Ben was rock musical Hair where they had to get naked together on stage.

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“That kind of broke all boundaries possible. My parents got to see Ben naked.” As well as being comfortable working together, they said they both shared similar characteristics to their roles. “Sky for me is a similar age.

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He is quite sensible which I think I am most of the time,” Freeth said. Burns said she was similar to Sophie in the way that once she makes her mind up, she will put 100 per cent into her decisions. Both fans of ABBA music, the couple said there are going to be so many laughs at the show and audiences will enjoy a great number of songs, ensemble numbers and sparkly costumes. • Mamma Mia will be running at the Isaac Theatre Royal from tonight through to April 16. To book tickets go to http:// premier.ticketek.co.nz • More theatre and arts, p25

FISHING BAN SUCCESSFUL New Brighton Pier’s fishing ban has been deemed a success, after numbers showed more people are now visiting. Since the Sunday-only ban on fishing and crabbing was introduced in December, there has been a steady increase of visitors, peaking with 954 people on January 24. Now, the New Brighton Pier and Foreshore Society intends to investigate whether it should be a permanent ban, or more nofishing days should be added. REDCLIFFS SUBMISSION Today is the final day to make a submission on the proposed closure of Redcliffs School. Education Minister Hekia Parata announced her interim decision in November to close the school. School supporters say the Main Rd site will be safe once mitigation measures are complete, and “potential disruption” is not a valid reason to close the school. A petition calling for the school to remain open has gained more than 3900 signatures. A date for when a final decision would be made has not been decided.

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NAKED MAN ARRESTED A naked man was arrested after showering in a fountain at the Margaret Mahy Family Playground. Police received several calls to the new playground just after 11am on Monday. The 49-year-old man had stripped naked and was washing in a fountain. Police say the playground was reasonably busy at the time. The man was referred to mental health agencies.

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By Georgia O’Connor-Harding WHAT STARTED off as a “talent crush” blossomed into a love affair – and now Emily Burns and Ben Freeth find themselves playing an engaged couple in Mamma Mia. Tomorrow night Burns and Freeth bring their romance on stage at the Isaac Theatre – a role they will play with obvious ease. Burns and Freeth will be playing the leading roles of Sophie Sheridan and Sky in the blockbuster production which will begin tonight at the Isaac Theatre Royal. Both performers have had whirlwind careers often performing together in productions including Mary Poppins, Phantom of the Opera and city council’s educational road safety programme – Crash Bash. On top of their busy schedules, last year they set up their Kindle Theatre Company along with fellow performer Jack Marshall. Yet this will be the first time after dating for about three years, Burns and Freeth will be playing an on-stage couple. “My friends and family think it is hilarious and great,” Burns said. The two performers first crossed paths four years ago while studying at the National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art. “I was crewing Ben’s secondyear play and I just remember watching him as he played the lead in the play Black Rock and it started off as a talent crush.” She described Ben as an “incredible actor” and said she would go to his shows every night just to watch his performances. From there, it wasn’t long until the two started dating. “When you come and watch

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BOOMING residential building around New Zealand has been bucked by Canterbury, where dwelling consents have plateaued since this time last year. Latest Statistics NZ figures show 525 consents issued for Canterbury last month, up just 1.5 per cent from 517 in February last year. The value of consents in the region has gone down, from $175 million last year (average $338,491 of building work per property) to $164 million (average $312,381 per property). The trend for Canterbury has fallen 18 per cent since the series peak in late 2014, but is still well above the historical average level. But nationwide, $1.1 billion of residential building was consented, up 40 per cent on the same time last year. That is a total of 2379 new dwellings, the highest number for a February month since 2004, up 35 per cent from the same month in 2015.

OLD HAS been mixed with new to rebuild two heritage properties on Chester St East. The duplex heritage homes in the central city were badly affected in the February 22, 2011, earthquake. Civil Defence deemed them too much of a risk to leave standing and demolished them three weeks later. Mark Seymour was renting the property out when the earthquake struck, but barrister and former city councillor Alister James and his wife Sue found themselves homeless. “As soon as we saw it we knew it was coming down. It was devastating, we suddenly had nothing,” said Mr James. The two men both contacted their insurance company, Vero, straight away to start going through the process of rebuilding. “We worked closely with the homeowners to build something they wanted, we thought it was important to retain the historic feel,” Vero Insurance claims executive manager Jimmy Higgins said. Over many meetings Mr

HAPPY HOMEOWNERS: Alister James and Mark Seymour rebuilt their homes to incorporate a heritage feel. Below: The original building after the February 22, 2011, earthquake. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Seymour and Mr James discussed the way they wanted their homes to look. “We had certain planning rules we had to stick to, all of the homes along here are built the same era so it had to complement them,” Mr James said. The original blueprints were overlaid with the new design to create a modern take on the

old heritage buildings frontage. It’s been a long process, taking just over five years to complete the rebuild from start to finish. “It’s been stressful, five years is a long time to go without a home, but the process itself has been really smooth,” Mr Seymour said. •New retail building set for Cashel St mall, page 7

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Help for crash-affected rail staff By Andrew King THE RAIL industry is looking to widen its counselling and support services to include not just drivers but other staff that are involved in fatal crashes. Next week, The Rail and Maritime Transport Union will work in conjunction with KiwiRail to review the need for professional counselling services for staff that may have witnessed the Dan Shilling incident. It comes after another fatal in Canterbury on Monday. Forty-sixyear-old David Lander was killed after he was hit by Richard a train about Chandler 6.30pm near Templeton. He was the sixth person killed by a train in six months. Richard Chandler died after he rode his cycle into the side

TRAGEDY: The scene on Fendalton Rd where Richard Chandler was killed.

of a train on Fendalton Rd in February; Dan Shilling died in Bryndwr (January); Rosemary Marquet-Van Hout died in Belfast (December); Kes Brosnahan died near Rolleston (November), and Garry William Thomsen died near Kaiapoi (October). Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Wayne Butson said post traumatic stress disorder is a real issue in the industry and not just with drivers. “Canterbury is well overrepresented when it comes to rail deaths and it is more than just the driver who is affected when

an incident happens,” he said. Mr Butson said a review will get under way next week involving the union and KiwiRail around the support network for drivers and other staff. A KiwiRail spokesperson said the review includes looking at procedures followed in Australia and other countries. “We are reviewing support offered to staff involved in rail collisions to ensure that it is in line with best practice.” Mr Butson said that some drivers are unable to continue working and that was a “tragedy”. “The conversation is I don’t

want to drive trains anymore,” he said. “Unfortunately, New Zealand is a long, skinny country, and if they say I don’t want to drive the Canterbury line that basically means their career is over because there are so few lines in the country.” Tracksafe foundation manager Megan Drayton said Canterbury was definitely an area of interest. “A collision with a person is traumatic for all those involved, it brings back memories of past collisions and has a terrible effect on their family,” Ms Drayton said.

Grant won’t be affected by scrutiny • From page 1 The restoration money comes from the $22.7 million fund the city council set up after the earthquakes to help save landmark heritage buildings in the central city. The $895,000 grant was approved at the recommendation of the Communities, Housing and Economic Development Committee, of which Cr Turner is the chair. But while Cr Turner said he wasn’t aware of the directors’ other company and its alleged “shoddy” repairs, he said there was a robust process in place to make sure grants were given to reputable projects and recipients. “We had a recommendation from staff to approve the grant, and I have no reason to question that.” Deputy chairman, councillor Glenn Livingstone, said while it is “not unheard of” for council to overturn its decisions, he said: “It doesn’t happen often.” Farrell Group Ltd directors were unavailable for comment yesterday.

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New retail building coming soon This is what part of the new Cashel St mall area will look like. Developer Denis Sunderland is set to start the four-storey, mixed-use complex in less than two weeks’ time. It will have retail on street level, offices above and an apartment for Mr Sunderland on the top floor. It will be the first development in the Cashel St mall area to go ahead post-quake as the interim Re:Start Mall starts wrapping up ahead of its January 2017 finish date. IMAGE: AW ARCHITECTS

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THE MERGER of two Christchurch polytechnics now has a name, the Ara Institute of Canterbury. The new name was announced yesterday after it was decided in November last year that Aoraki Polytechnic and the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology would merge. Ara, meaning arise or pathway in Maori, is the next stage in the over 200 year combined history of CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic. Underneath the new institute’s name is the Maori phrase ‘ara rau, taumata rau’, which means ‘many pathways, many opportunities’. The Ara logo represents an upward journey of learning, while also showing Maori tukutuku panelling, which was traditionally used to decorate meeting houses. A plan has been put in place to extend the range of programmes and services and become a destination for national and international students. Both institutes have been in the Canterbury and Waitaki region

for more than 100 years each. Ara Institute of Canterbury chairwoman Jenn Bestwick (left) said the intention of the new facility is to continue working with industry partners and our communities to adapt to the needs of the region and of modern learners. “Our new name signals we have stepped into an exciting new future together.” Ara deputy chairwoman Janie Annear said business, science, ICT and youth pathway programmes have been extended to south Canterbury this year.

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Coffee: My friend, companion and energy source HELLO, MY name is Melissa, and I love coffee. In spite of our on-off relationship, I have come to the conclusion that we’re destined to be together. The fact is: When we were first thrown into the deep end of dealing with four children under-four, you were there for me. You had my back and held me up. You helped me through the longest of days, recover from the darkest of nights, and brought energy and light into my mornings. And although our family now consists of a more manageable quadrangular of a six-year-old, five-year-old and two-year-old twins, you remain a significant part of my day. Whether you are strong, black and piping hot, or have settled to resemble a chilly, milky pond, your little kick gets me up and running – physically, psychologically and everything in between. Although often fleeting, our morning rendezvous has a huge effect on my day. Those intermittent sips of scalding goodness are essential to help me through the mad sprint from breakfast and beyond to the school gate. I love you most, however, on the odd occasion I am able to sit and enjoy a hot cup of glorious liquid gold, taking full advantage of five luxurious minutes to sip, relax and focus on the coffee, the whole coffee, and nothing but the coffee (credit must also be given, however, to Peppa Pig who provides necessary distraction to my twin-terrors to enable this period of solitude).

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Either way, you are a great friend to me. Yet I must remain aware that your effect on me is quite powerful, and conscious that a balance must be struck. I’ve read lots of literature regarding the pros and cons of drinking too much caffeine, and agree that although too much of a good thing can be wonderful, in this particular relationship, moderation is the key. For that reason, I must limit you to once a day, and never after 2pm. Beyond that, you are no good for me. Too much coffee can keep me wired and on edge, and can affect my ability to settle into sleep – which is an equally essential requirement to keep this old girl on top of the relentless task of being a mother to four young bunnies. So for now, you remain my steadfast companion and I promise to remain loyally committed to our morning rendezvous. I love you, coffee, you perky little thing. Can’t wait to see you in the morning. x

Low patronage means bus users face fare hike By Tom Doudney BUS FARES are set to go up 10 per cent from July, an increase of about 25 cents on the average trip. Environment Canterbury has put the fare increase, proposed in its draft 2016/2017 Annual Plan, down to lower patronage and the slow rate of businesses returning to the central city. ECan commissioner David Bedford said the lower patronage had led to fare revenue being $1.88 million lower than expected. While expenditure in the public transport portfolio had gone down by $1.35 million, mainly through lower petrol prices, there remained a funding gap of about $535,000. “The proposed 10 per cent fare rise is higher than the 5 per cent fare rise signalled last year in the

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2015-25 Long-Term Plan,” Mr Bedford said. “It means that the $535,000 revenue shortfall in public transport is being met by Metro passengers, who benefit from the service, rather than ratepayers.” Mr Bedford said the central city rebuild had been slower than expected, with only about 5000 of the more than 20,000 workers who left the city after the February 2011 earthquake having returned so far. As more workers did return, it was expected that bus patronage would increase. Patronage in greater Christchurch is down 3.5 per cent in the year to date (since July 1, 2015) compared to the previous year. However, the number of people using the four high frequency bus lines grew by two per cent in February, with an eight per cent increase on the Purple Line and

an 11 per cent rise on the Orange Line. To help cut costs, ECan has proposed reducing its marketing budget for public transport by $200,000. It also plans to introduce a ‘tag off’ ticketing system, requiring passengers to swipe their Metro cards when they get off the bus as well as when they get on. Tag off systems are used in Auckland, Wellington and overseas cities, to improve network planning by providing better data on passenger movements. “The precise details of how the system will operate in Christchurch will be finalised in 2016/17,” Mr Bedford said. “However, as with the Auckland and Wellington systems, passengers could be charged the full route fare (which in Christchurch could be up to $6.20) if they forget to tag off.”

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Research shows alarming rates of cyberbullying in NZ THREE IN five women in their late teens have been victims of online bullies, new research shows. While new measures have been brought in to tackle the problem in schools, a snapshot of voting-aged New Zealanders found one in 10 people aged 30 to 59 – and a rate twice that for those in their mid-to-late 20s – have experienced it. A new survey asked around 15,000 people if someone had used the internet, a mobile phone or digital camera to hurt or embarrass them. Rates were highest among young people – 46 per cent of all 18 to 19-year-olds, with the problem worse among females in that age group, the New Zealand Herald reported. “Women aged 18 to 19 reported the highest levels of cyberbullying among all groups, with roughly three in five experiencing cyberbullying,” said Harrison Steiner-Fox, who compiled the research using data from the ongoing New Zealand Attitudes and Values Study. It was in step with previous research that has indicated one in three children are affected by it. Another recent survey of nearly 750 young people aged 11 to 18, by Otago-based group Sticks’n’Stones, found 87 per cent thought cyberbullying was an issue – and 255 had experienced it the same year. But the NZAVS figures revealed older New Zealanders weren’t immune: 27 per cent of those aged 20 to 24 had been bullied, with 22 per cent of 25to 29-year-olds and nine to 13 per cent of 30 to 59-year-olds. “It’s definitely not just a young person’s problem,” NetSafe chief executive Martin Cocker told the Herald. Of the 1000 related cases

VICTIM: Canterbury University student Nikki Wheeler was bullied online for a year. that his organisation handled last year, around half of those involved adults. Canterbury University student Nikki Wheeler, who was bullied online for a year, was shocked by the new figures – and wasn’t surprised that even one in 10 adult Kiwis had been attacked. “I think this number will rise as we are in a fast-paced world of progression, especially within the technology sector, and more and more people are using the internet more frequently than before.” She described cyberbullying as something that left the victim feeling extremely lonely. “You become paranoid that everyone is against you and believes the same opinion as that of the bully,” she said. “Cyberbullying is becoming part of our everyday lives and it shouldn’t be . . . it’s an awful experience no one should have to live through.” Advocate Ashleigh Smith said the death of her cousin, linked to cyberbullying, was the most

painful experience she had suffered. “Four years later I still ask myself the ‘what if’ questions – it is something that will stay with me for the rest of my life,” the 18-year-old said. “Cyberbullying affects so many people throughout New Zealand. It has so many consequences, including victims taking their own lives. It’s real, it’s happening all around us.” In one of the most recent serious cases, family of Palmerston North 12-year-old Kyana Vergara – whose death on January 11 is suspected to have been self-inflicted – later discovered troubling social media postings in her accounts. The survey was carried out as the Government introduced its Harmful Digital Communications Act – which can see bullies fined up to $5000 – along with new guidelines for schools. Tell us your cyberbullying story. Email editor@ starmedia.kiwi

Where to get help • The Ministry of Justice offers a step-by-step flowchart on how to combat cyberbullying. • Cyberbullying.org.nz offers resources for students, parents and teachers on how to prevent or respond to cyberbullying. • NetSafe has a phone helpline for anyone with cyber concerns: 0508 NETSAFE (0508 638 723). • Lifeline: 0800 543 354 (available 24/7) • Suicide Crisis Helpline: 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO) (available 24/7) • Youth services: 06 355 5906 • Youthline: 0800 376 633 • Kidsline: 0800 543 754 (available 24/7) • Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (1pm to 11pm) • The Word • Depression helpline: 0800 111 757 (available 24/7) • Rainbow Youth: 09 376 4155 • CASPER Suicide Prevention

Historic club puts up big prize money at Riccarton COUNTRY racing comes to the city when Canterbury Racing-Hororata holds its 132nd annual race meeting at Riccarton Park on Saturday. Its premier race, the Valachi Downs sponsored South Island Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes 1600m for fillies and mares, will offer prize money of $80,000. The figure is the largest amount that has been up for the race and exceeds the standard for Group Three races by $10,000. Valachi Downs principal Kevin Hickman said pitching the stake above the industry standard was intended to help lift the status of the race which had been slipping when Valachi Downs took over sponsorship in 2006, before recovering in recent years. “We decided to put something back into racing and it’s satisfying to reach this point,” Mr Hickman said. Canterbury Racing-Hororata, originally known as the Hororata Racing Club, is one of the oldest clubs in New Zealand. It was formed on September 20, 1884, with the first race meeting held at Hororata on January 6, 1885. Run under the Canterbury Jockey Club rules the meeting was an eight-race programme for stakes of 135 sovereigns. The inaugural Hororata Cup was won by T Quill’s Grand Duke and was run for a purse of 40 sovereigns. A ‘ladies bracelet’ race was run at that first meeting, and this was revived at the centennial meeting in 1984. • Entry is free, with the first race at 12.30pm. There will be live music and a photo competition to win a hospitality package.

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Burglaries are out of control WHAT WOULD you do if you found a burglar in your house? Fight or flee? Until that moment arrives few of us actually know what we would do. It all comes down to our chemistry; and whether it is wired for fight or flight. Real estate agent Chris Flanagan appears wired to fight; it’s called the survival instinct, the same chemistry that kicks in during a disaster, when taking control of a situation is the key to survival. We talk to him on pages 16-17. Studies show that when a plane crashes on take-off or landing those who get out as flames begin to engulf the cabin are the ones who are prepared to do what it takes to get to an exit – the fight gene. Chances are many of us will be tested to see what category we fit into, if burglary statistics are anything to go by. An investigation by the New Zealand Herald has revealed burglars got away with an average of 164 burglaries a day across the country last year. Police logged 97,707 burglaries in the 18 months after a new recording system was introduced on July 1, 2014. The national burglary resolution rate for 2015 was a record low 9.3 per cent – the first time it’s been in single digits. Across New Zealand 59,845 burglaries logged last year went unsolved, with 24 of the country’s 300-plus police stations solving none of the burglaries in their jurisdiction, the Herald revealed. If the same rate applied to the entire 18-month period since the new recording system was introduced, 88,620 would have gone unsolved.

They are staggering statistics. Burglaries are out of control. Police counter that by saying the public shouldn’t get too focused on the current figures. Superintendent Richard Chambers says police responded to 4300 emergency calls for help involving burglaries which on average took six minutes to get there. That, he says, is a pretty good effort. Labour’s Phil Goff says a major factor in the number of unsolved burglaries is that they are now low on a list of priorities for police. Police Minister Judith Collins said improving resolution rates remained a priority. Tactics, including targeting burglary hot spots, had been deployed across all 12 police districts, where commanders were “focusing on the issue,” she said. Auckland had the highest number of burglaries, 34,555, followed by Christchurch and Hamilton, which had 8824 and 5232 respectively. Next were Rotorua, Whangarei, Hastings and Wellington. The statistics show that at some point you will be burgled. Take precautions.

Environment Canterbury chairwoman, Dame Margaret Bazley responds to an article on the spending of ECan chief executive Bill Bayfield: There seems to be some confusion by your reporter about the actual amount paid by our chief executive in claiming expenses. Two larger numbers quoted in The Star were the total bill shared by a number of people – sometimes more than 10 – and Mr Bayfield’s actual claim, was in each case about a tenth of the amount you quoted. For example, in September 2012, Mr Bayfield (right) paid $177 for a dinner for both of us when we were attending a shared meal of regional council mayors, chairs and chief executives in Wellington. Under no circumstances did he pay the total amount of $1688, as your reporter should have seen when examining the receipts. The second incorrect amount you quoted was for a $100 magnum of still white wine (considered the cheapest way of sharing the cost of the wine for a large group), which was shared by nine

others at the Chief Executives’ Environmental Forum dinner in October 2012. Bill Bayfield paid $67 as his share of a total food and wine bill for 10 people of $866. Your suggestion that he paid these full amounts himself is regrettable. I scrutinise every item claimed on expenses by the chief executive and make sure they are justifiable. Post-earthquake, there were a higher number of expenses claims made because, without our building, the only places we could meet community leaders were in cafes. Mr Bayfield’s significantly reduced expenses last year are an indication this has changed. The editor responds: To ensure clarity, the reporter asked for each of the items listed to be thoroughly checked by ECan

through its media staff, including context of the expense and how the meetings benefited ratepayers. We also asked for the expenses to be checked and an explanation from Mr Bayfield and Dame Margaret. ECan officials did not answer many of the questions from The Star, including an explanation of the expenses. The Star asked numerous times for the expenses to be checked, and the context explained. ECan officials said the statements provided by Mr Bayfield and Dame Margaret would be the final comment on the matter in spite of request by The Star for more clarification. After receiving this letter, The Star again asked Dame Margaret for context around expenses but did not receive a reply.

New era of regeneration THIS WEEK the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Bill is scheduled to be read a third and final time, heralding a new era of regeneration in Christchurch. The Bill enables the Government to work in unique collaboration with local leadership organisations to ensure regeneration of the region beyond emergency response and recovery, with a clear future focus. This will occur through the preparation of Regeneration Plans, which will become

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Regenerate Christchurch chaired by Andre Lovatt, which will focus on the regeneration of specific areas of Christchurch city – initially the central city, the residential red zones, and New Brighton.

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Money won’t close the gap There are plans to ban boy racers on the Summit Rd. Governors Bay residents respond: Jan Crozier – In Governors Bay we are hit hard by these cars. THe noise volume wakes residents all through the night and early morning, sometimes up to 3.30am. All my neighbours are most upset with these inconsiderate thugs. Last Saturday night we were coming home from a show and encountered three cars racing along Dyers Pass Rd.

THese three cars came round the corner on the wrong side of the road as we’re nearing the bend, it gave us a fright. Many of us are frightened to drive home late at night because of the speed of these cars. One day soon one of us will be killed by these thugs. Why should we all have to suffer because of these inconsiderate boys? THe installation of CCTV cameras at our corner would be appropriate to help identify these speeders. Chris Parnell – There has to be consequences to change the

behaviour of boy racers. Why are the cars not impounded as they are breaking the law? I live in Governors Bay and have nearly been driven out by the noise of cars and motorcycles. I don’t know how they would ban boy racers from the Summit Rd. Does this mean the police would have to spend all night waiting for them? And the taxpayer footing the bill? I guess this would help a bit in Governors Bay but I cannot see how it could be implemented.

looms for Christchurch It is thanks to the time, effort and work by all parties in Parliament that broad support has been secured for this Bill. All parties supported the Bill at first reading, and subsequent to the select committee process have continued discussions to ensure there was as broad as possible agreement on a structure that would be best suited for Christchurch’s ongoing regeneration. It has always been my preference to have broad Parliamentary support for what is a very important piece of legislation. There has been give and take

in this process, as we’ve further developed the legislative back-up needed for Christchurch’s regeneration. Maintaining momentum in greater Christchurch is necessary for the success of the city, and the country. Thanks to constructive discussions held with representatives of Labour, New Zealand First, the Green Party, the Māori Party, United Future and Act, we were able to understand their reservations about the Bill and reach common ground. As a result we have been able to

agree on a Supplementary Order Paper that will strengthen the position of Regenerate Christchurch; preserve public input to Regeneration Plans; and more closely prescribe the powers of the minister. The unwavering support the whole Parliament has given to Canterbury through the difficulty of the past five years is set to continue as Christchurch and its communities enter the regeneration phase. Gerry Brownlee is Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery

AS WE in Canterbury know, the impact of the earthquakes on people has lasted and will continue to last long after the shaking. It’s been years of stress and worry, especially for families with young children or those still struggling to move on with their lives as they battle EQC or their insurance company. The inevitable result, not just of the initial trauma of the first earthquakes but of the long, grinding recovery that followed, has been much higher demand for mental health services. We’ve seen record numbers of prescriptions for anti-anxiety and anti-depressants as well as increasing rates of suicide attempts. In spite of these numbers, funding for mental health in Canterbury has actually lagged behind the national average. As hard as it is to believe, Canterbury currently gets $207 per person, compared to the national average of $251. That’s why it was encouraging to see the Government’s announcement last week of extra

funding to support the DHB’s mental health programmes. The promise of extra funding made it seem like after years of struggle, the message about Canterbury’s urgent needs had finally got through. The problem is, even the newly-announced money won’t be enough to close the gap. In fact, by the end of the 2016/17 financial year, our DHB will still be getting $31 per person less than the national average. That’s a shortfall of $16 million. It’s disappointing to see that more than five years on, the Government still hasn’t got the message that business as usual won’t do. Our DHB has done an incredible job over the last five years supporting Cantabrians. They’ve had to do much more work with far fewer resources than people in other parts of the country. It’s well past time the Government gave them the tools they need to do their job and keep Cantabrians well. Megan Woods is Labour’s Canterbury spokeswoman

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Recently-released statistics show that some Christchurch schools teach as many as 80 per cent of its roll from outside of its school zone. Fraser Walker-Pearce asked people if they thought the Ministry of Education should start to put restrictions on the number of students schools can take from out of zone.

Rachel Macdonald, student, of Cust: “I’m under the understanding that because of the zone structure that schools have, schools only take students from out of zone if there are spots left over after all the other ballots have been completed. Burnside High is different because it has an extra ballot to fill with its special talent music programme. So if the schools were to try and have more outof-zone students than would fit their ballot system then I don’t think that’s correct. I think the local kids should come first in that case.”

Bryony Legge, retail worker, of Burwood: “No I don’t think so. If they’re moving into the zone to get their kids into a good school then that’s their choice, but if they’re out of zone it’s not their fault for living there. There is a small percentage I’m sure that will get in from out of zone, but for example Marian being Catholic, it’s got the five per cent out of 100 that come in from out of zone. Burnside is such a large school that it can probably have more students from out of zone, I think that’s understandable.”

Claire Cowie, administrator, of Halswell: “No I don’t think so. For myself, my daughter goes to Templeton School but we live in Halswell, and I work in Templeton so to make things easier it’s ideal that she’s close to my workplace. We’re also renting at the moment so it’s a lot easier to keep her at the same school than having to move when we move. I didn’t know that Burnside’s roll was that high, but everyone has their own situation they’re having to deal with, so you have to take that into account.”

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Harry Sergel-Stringer, technology assistant, of Wigram: “I think it’s kind of unfair for students who want to get into a particular school if they’re out of zone, especially if they want to be with their friends. I was in zone for the school that I went to, and so were a lot of my friends and classmates. I think kids will probably want to go wherever their friends are going to anyway, so being in or out of zone shouldn’t matter really.”

Jayde Murphy, high school student, of Somerfield: “I reckon that some schools are not as good as other schools and if someone goes there, they may not get as good an education as someone who goes to a better school. I know a few kids that are at my school who have moved to be in zone to come to my high school, and that’s because otherwise they would be in zone for somewhere they might not necessarily have wanted to be going to.”

Matt Abela, checkout operator, of Halswell: “I think they probably should, but if it’s a good school and the parents want their kids to go to that school for a certain reason then I think they should definitely be allowed to do that. For example if they lived in a rough area but wanted them to have a better education or something like that.”

Kylie Andrew, manager, of Pegasus: “Yes, absolutely they should. When I saw the stats in the paper the other day I thought some schools were way too high – I was pretty shocked. I would have thought they would strive to have lots of kids from the local area. Some of them like Burnside High were ridiculously high, 80 per cent? Stats like that they should aim to reverse, having 80 per cent of their roll coming from the zone rather than out of it.”

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Rise Up Christchurch’s Facebook page is dedicated to local news. Star Media regularly updates the page with content created by journalists at The Star and its community papers, and CTV News. Facebook.com/Riseupchristchurch We said: Newstalk ZB talk show host Chris Lynch was ticketed by police on Tuesday after he was caught recording a serious crash in Templeton on his cellphone while driving through a 70km/h zone. Lynch was one of 26 people ticketed for cellphone use while driving around the crash. It is understood he has paid the ticket. You said: Claire Lawrence – Good. If nobody else is allowed to use a cellphone while driving why should a reporter or anyone else connected to media just for a story? Shelly Donald – Apart from illegal and dangerous how about some respect for the people involved and their families. Disgusting. Tracey Turner – I don’t see why you should contest the ticket, its the same law for everyone, and it’s not particularly safe to rubberneck around accidents, especially while using your

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make one mistake and the world pounces! All of us have made mistakes except for these commenters on here! I guess. Caroline Hiseman Elvidge – Fair call! And as Shelly said its disrespectful to the tragedy of the families involved!! Just sick . . . bad call Chris Lynch.

cellphone to video the scene. Get a go pro if you want to film these sorts of things. Gavin Barker – Hopefully Newstalk ZB take action to, If they don’t then they are condoning their reporter breaking the law. Stewart Poi Kaa – Lol, that will teach him . . . like Chris Lynch . Everyone is allowed a few mistakes in life. Looking forward to talkback tomorrow

Helen Carr – You either were or you weren’t . . . if you were then suck it up and pay the fine learn from it and move on. Filming a major accident . . . just tacky. Andy Lord – It’s illegal to use your phone while driving, accept you did wrong, pay the fine and stop wasting taxpayer money. Mark Alexander – Do the crime pay the fine. Good on the police. Rubberneckers often cause more crashes. Jared Constable – Good, it’s the same rule for everyone or so it should be.

Lee Roberts – Would be pretty ironic, and I hope it would hit home extra hard, if the tragedy turned out to be caused by cellphone use while driving.

Jessica McCool – Good. I bet he also slowed right down and slowed traffic too.

Sue Pettet – Agree, do a heap of good things and then

Jo Hart – Very dangerous!! Same rules for everyone!

Process is important Special moment of the week It was great to have a break over Easter. It offered a real opportunity to think about how far we have come as a city, but also how far we have to go. Reality check I think the flag referendum was a reality check about the importance of process. In Canada it was a cross party committee that unanimously agreed the maple leaf flag design, but there was no referendum, which meant it became the subject of a contentious debate in Parliament. I think it’s important not to politicise these decisions and let the people make an informed choice. Personally I’d prefer to see some serious work done on an alternative design, which is socialised over a much longer period and then a single referendum held alongside an election, which would reduce the cost as well. Something I’d recommend people read, watch, cook, see or do in the week ahead I’m attending the launch of Christchurch Ruptures by Katie Pickles this week. The author explores the themes of landscape, people, heritage, gothic and heart in the context of an acknowledgment that ‘when

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Stepping back in time RADIOACTIVE rocks, gold processing gear and the most travelled man in the world. That’s what I saw – and who I met – during my Easter weekend trip away to old mining town, Reefton. As part of the mass exodus from Christchurch, I went with family and friends to my parents’ new place, in the Inangahua Valley, sandwiched between the wild West Coast and sunny Nelson. It was the first time we’d ever stayed in the small town of less than 1000 people – and it was just beautiful. It’s the kind of place where the locals all say hi, having a shetland pony in the backyard is quite normal and everybody knows everyone else’s business. At the centre of the place – still suffering from recent mine closures – is the eccentric good sort and world’s most travelled man, John Bougen. His fortune made by founding the Dress-Smart chain, Mr Bougen has visited 232 countries and territories, to claim the title of most travelled man in the world. But of all the places he has seen, he’s picked Reefton to call home. And since settling there about two years ago, he’s determined to revive the small town. Mr Bougen has bought half the

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main street (give or take a few properties) and is pouring his time, money and energy into the town. I met him on Saturday, when he opened the old ‘School of Mines’ for a small group of us.

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have a good look. But watch out for the radioactive rocks,” he said, pointing out a whole uncovered table of the things. Yikes. We saw whole cabinets of rock samples, a human skull with a bullet through it (“Rumour is that’s the old publican’s wife, who mysteriously disappeared,” Mr Bougen explained), a giant boiler-room with old miners’ names etched on the walls. Once he’d finished the tour of the old building, Mr Bougen – full of a wonderful mix of enthusiasm, plots and plans – proceeded to try and convince me to buy the main street hotel: “You know it’d be a good business for you – you could live out the back where it’s not too noisy, rent out the rooms, keep the pub going.” We laughed, said goodbye and started walking home along the tarseal road, steaming from the sun and rain. The chatter from the nearby pub livened up the street. A local waved from his front yard, and the world’s most travelled man quietly locked the door on a slice of history, hidden in an unsuspecting yellow weatherboard building. That’s Reefton for you. – Emma-Jane McLennan, emma-jane.mclennan@ starmedia.kiwi

Church bell stolen By Andrew King A BELL waiting to be put back in the tower at St Peter’s Church in Beckenham was stolen over Easter weekend. The bell originally sat on top of the Fisher St church but was taken down due to safety concerns after the February 2011 earthquake. Church goers finished their Saturday night mass around 10pm and were back again in the morning to celebrate Easter Sunday – it was then the bell was discovered missing. It is believed that at some point on Saturday night the theft occurred. Reverend Tom O’Connor, who is filling in for Reverend John Craddock while he is away on holiday, said it was quite heavy and would need more than one person to take it away. “It was in a little courtyard between the church and the hall . . . it wasn’t behind a locked gate or anything,” he said. The church was built in 1928. “It was a beautiful ringing bell and we would quite like to have it back,” Rev O’Connor said. He said the police were informed straight away after the bell was discovered missing. Anyone with any information can phone police on 363 7400 or anonymously by phoning Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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Taking wickets and bowling Real estate agent Chris Flanagan hit the headlines recently when he caught Luke Alexander Reich in his garage. Reich has been charged with more than 40 burglaries around Selwyn. He spoke to Tom Doudney about the experience, and his cricketing days mixing with Richard Hadlee and Martin Crowe. daughter Rosa came and woke you up after noticing the guy in the garage. What were your first thoughts? Were you very nervous at all? No, not at all, I guess the old adrenaline kicked in. The only time I reckon I’ve got out of bed that quick was when the earthquake happened! She said, ‘dad, I think that guy we’ve been talking about is in your car’, so I just sort of jumped out of bed

Hi Chris. You haven’t stopped any other burglars since last time we talked, I take it? No, I hope I don’t have to do it again, either! Did many people give you a bit of a pat on the back for that? Yeah, I have had a lot of phone calls and emails and a few cards and quite a few coffee vouchers so it has been good, everyone was pretty appreciative, I think. He was obviously causing a bit of concern around the district and people I’ve talked to and heard about were pretty relieved he had been caught. I think the police were as well. So on the night of the burglary, your

and ran downstairs, turned on the light and he sort of stuck his head out and things proceeded from there. What was going through your head when you saw him sticking his head out of the car? You sort of didn’t know if he was armed, if he had a knife or what. You know how the cops in the movies say ‘put your hands in the air’? Yeah. Well, for some silly reason I said ‘put your hands in the air’ and he did. He put his hands in the air and I thought ‘oh well’. Then he came round the back of the cars and sort of made a run for the door and that’s when I tackled him, which would have got me the red card, probably, on the rugby field. Then we sort of fought on the ground for about 10 minutes until he gave in, and the police arrived 15 minutes later. Speaking of rugby, what position did you used to play? First-five or fullback, but my main sport was cricket. I played first-class cricket for Canterbury for about 12 years. I played with a lot of people like Richard Hadlee and against Martin Crowe. Michael Holding played for us one year and the likes of Chris Cairns and Chris Harris, and all those sorts of guys. Wow, were you a batsman or bowler? Believe it or not I opened the bowling, as more of an into-the-wind bowler, and

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Noticeable sense of pride in the ’Naki By Mike Yardley THERE’S A confidence, a buzz, and a palpable sense of pride in New Plymouth’s new-found urban vitality. I’d heard big talk about the unfolding revitalisation of the West End, magnified immeasurably by the stainless steel traffic-stopper, the Len Lye Centre. Like a gallery wrapped in a reflective tutu, its curved façade is a composition of soaring columns of mirror-like, marine-grade stainless steel. Not dissimilar to Bilbao’s Guggenheim, it’s a spectacular and ultra-contemporary demonstration of destination architecture. I instantly fell under its spell, making a point to marvel at its reflective majesty, morning, noon and night. Within this gleaming exterior, adjoined to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, the Len Lye Centre is New Zealand’s first institution devoted to a single artist, showcasing his world-famous work in kinetic sculpture, photography and film. Our nation’s most prominent international artist, who died in 1980, left his life’s work to be housed in New Plymouth. I met up with the gallery director, Simon Rees, who was positively fizzing after having just seen the latest visitor numbers. As of January, over 83,000

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Wolfing down a hearty breakfast Ever wondered who is cooking your food when you go out to a cafe or restaurant? The Star continues its series talking with chefs Amrinder Singh, chef at Drexels Breakfast Restaurant By Bridget Rutherford IF YOU have ever gone out for brunch, chances are you would have tried Drexels Breakfast Restaurant. The Riccarton restaurant serves everything from pancakes, to waffles, to bacon – lots of bacon. Amrinder Singh has worked in the kitchen for three years and has moved his way up the chain to chef in charge. He said on a busy morning, the kitchen would cook more than 80-90kg of bacon for hungry customers. A lot of that bacon is served up in one of its most popular dishes, the Farmers Breakfast, alongside eggs, sausages, tomatoes, hash browns, with a choice of either corned beef hash or mushrooms. Pancakes were another favourite, Mr Singh said.

Autumn breakfast bento and whole feijoa smoothie Bento boxes are the opposite of smoothies, with everything presented separately so you can enjoy all the different tastes and textures. With feijoas and tamarillos available here is a selection of favourite autumn breakfast goodies. It’s easy to just arrange these around a wide bowl if you want to save dishes. Imagine how good you’ll feel with all this fresh fruit to start your day — and it boosts your vitamin C with winter coming. Bento 3 Tbsp Freshly squeezed orange juice ⅓ cup Ground almonds 2 Tbsp Sliced almonds 2 Dates, firm, thinly sliced

The 28-year-old moved to New Zealand from India about four years ago. “My brother was here and he asked me to come here and have a look, it’s got opportunities here.” He studied a hospitality degree in India before moving to Auckland and doing a diploma in professional cookery to learn the basics. “It’s a totally different culture here, the food is totally different. In India for breakfast it’s a lot of breads and curries.” He reckons breakfast is a “brand”. Customers could go along to a breakfast restaurant without making a booking, and were happy to wait 40min for their food on a busy day. “From 7am-2pm we do more than 500 breakfasts,” he said. “Every time I run a shift there’s a lot to learn from that. Customers keep coming back because they are happy, they come back because we are consistent.” Drexels has been a feature in Christchurch for about 20 years. Before the earthquakes, it had two restaurants – the current one on Rotherham St, and the original on Hereford St. The central city restaurant was damaged beyond repair (optional) 2 Tamarillos, peeled and sliced 3 Tbsp Coconut cream 2 large Feijoas, peeled and sliced 1 small Pear, grated 1 Dried pear, thinly sliced Smoothie 4 medium Feijoas, with skins on, from fridge, or 2 large ¾ cup Rice milk ¼ cup Coconut cream 1 Banana, frozen in pieces Directions Make the almond porridge by mixing orange

in the earthquakes, so the Riccarton one picked up the customers. Mr Singh said it was great to cook and learn at an established restaurant with a reputation. But in spite of his love for cooking, when he gets home, he does not like to spend much longer than 30min in the kitchen. “It depends, because you are cooking for like seven hours in a row. I would go about half an hour cooking. I don’t want to spend another two hours in the kitchen,” he joked. Although he never thought he would become a chef, after dreaming of a career in business when he was younger, working at Drexels had been the best experience of his life. He did not have any plans of opening up his own restaurant any time soon, but if the opportunity arose he would be keen. “Who knows? Life can take a U-turn anytime.” Mr Singh said cooking was all about how you experimented with the food and kept it consistently good. He did not have a speciality dish. “My most important job is to cook everything.” juice with ground almonds, then topping with sliced almond and dates. Serve the tamarillo slices arranged on a bed of coconut cream, and the feijoas sliced thinly on their own. Grate the pear and top with very thinly sliced dried pear for a different taste and texture of the same fruit. Make the smoothie last so it doesn’t go brown. Blend all smoothie ingredients until the feijoa skins are very well broken down and serve in a small glass.

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In Brief CHEERS! The Great Kiwi Beer Festival is returning to Hagley Park this weekend with craft beer, food and entertainment to delight the city’s foodies. Saturday’s festival will feature live cooking demonstrations by Gary Miller, Alison Lambert, Steve Bradley, Evan Kiddey and Jonny Schwass. Their demonstrations will be done on wood-fired charcoal grill, which will showcase a variety of cooking techniques from baking to smoking. This year’s festival will have beer seminars, as well as a range of beers to try. Live music from Shihad front man Jon Toogood, The Jordan Luck Band, The Phoenix Foundation, Hollie Smith and Amiria Grenell will play throughout the day. FOOD SHOW IS BACK Meanwhile, the Food Show is returning to Christchurch next week from April 8-10. It will be held at Horncastle Arena and will showcase cooking demonstrations from Ray McVinnie and Chelsea Winter, as well as local and national produce. Those going along will

be able to taste the range of food and beverages. Adult tickets online are $20 with door sales costing $23. TACOS GALORE After a 400-day hiatus, Tommy Taco is back at a new permanent location on the corner of Lichfield and High Sts, near Dux Central and Smash Palace. The food truck sells a range of tacos and is now open from Sunday to Thursday, 11am-8pm and Friday to Saturday, from noon until late. The new menu features pulled pork, pulled beef, chilli lime fish, mushroom and vegetarian tacos. FIVE SECOND RULE – MAYBE NOT Bad news for those who abide by the ‘five second rule’ when dropping your food on the floor. As many might have already guessed – it is not recommended. Researchers are warning that more than a third of people are putting themselves at risk of contracting household bugs such as E. coli and salmonella by eating dropped food. Salford University hygienist Dr Lisa Ackerley said the harmful bugs stick to food in an instant, regardless of how long it is dropped for.

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While she was still in high school, she got the sewing machine and started creating clothing for her friends, family and classmates. They would provide the fabric and she would make custom outfits: “I just loved doing it,” she said. When her family moved to New Zealand in the early 2000s, joining Mrs Khean’s refugee auntie, she decided to study fashion design and pursue it as a full-time career. She started out with children’s fashion under the label Red Button Design, but soon found there wasn’t much of a market for the clothing. “That’s when I started Bouton Rouge – the French version of the

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PAINTINGS OF THE CITY Artist Liam Dangerfield from Staffordshire, United Kingdom, will be displaying his work at the XCHC Exchange starting tomorrow. Mr Dangerfield is a photographer, graphic designer, CAD visualiser and illustrator. After moving to Christchurch in August 2015 he made the decision to pursue life as a painter after being inspired by the cities unique post-quake landscape. The exhibition will run through until April 22. AUDITION NOTICE FOR ELMWOOD PLAYERS The Elmwood Players based in Merivale will be holding an audition for their upcoming show Bouncers this Saturday. The local theatre company will be looking for four men to play the role of Judd, Les, Ralph and Lucky Eric. The show will be based around the lives the four main characters lead as bouncers for a nightclub. Age requirement is 23 years and over. Other requirements for the show is auditionees must be able to do a northern English accent. For an audition time, email director Susan Cameron at sj-cameron@ clear.net.nz MERIVALE LANE THEATRE SERIES Rangi Ruru Girl’s High School will be introducing a new series of music events at the high

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KIA ORA It gives me great pleasure to announce the name of our new organisation: Ara Institute of Canterbury. CPIT and Aoraki Polytechnic have been working together to form a single, Canterbury-wide educational institute that brings together the best aspects of both organisations. We’ve set out an ambitious vision for our new organisation. We want Ara to be a relevant, contemporary and viable contributor to individual and community prosperity throughout Canterbury. In establishing Ara, our promise to the Canterbury region is to provide better access to a greater number of programmes, in a larger number of centres, supported with better services for all. Ara is the Māori word for a path or journey. It represents the learning process and the routes and rivers that criss-cross Canterbury from the mountains to the sea. Students will continue to graduate with qualifications that are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and held in high regard, both here and overseas. And they’ll be even better prepared for the workplace as we broaden and strengthen our links with industry. In the coming months and years, Ara will establish Centres of Excellence in a range of areas including health, primary industries, broadcasting, sustainable practice, tourism and trades. These nationally-focused hubs will engage with industry, attract local and international students and produce graduates of the highest calibre. We’re excited about our future as Ara Institute of Canterbury and we look forward to sharing it with you. Warm regards

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KNOWLEDGE AT WORK Ara Institute of Canterbury is a vibrant, progressive and relevant tertiary option for a fast-changing world. We bring together the best knowledge, expertise and the greatest passion for teaching, to deliver a superior learning experience for our students, and the very best outcomes for our graduates, employers, and New Zealand. Ara is all about equipping you with industry-relevant knowledge and hands-on experience that will help you get the career you want, then excel in it. You’ll find tailored programmes and skills training that lead to rewarding careers in today’s world. Plus, with teaching that spans the region, from Kaikoura to Oamaru, Ara is looking after the success and prosperity of our prospective students, our communities and our entire region – all while ensuring international credibility. Whatever your dreams and goals, you will find an opportunity and path of learning – from entry courses at Level 1 to Level 9 Masters qualifications. What’s more, Ara provides a greater number of programmes, more online and blended delivery, more flexible part time options, more workplace training, apprenticeships, flipped classrooms and group work. This includes innovative collaborations with other educational providers and industry. We stay relevant with learning models that are responsive to the industry and regional needs. Whatever career you choose, and wherever it may take you, as an Ara graduate you can be sure that your knowledge and skills will always be relevant and you’ll be ready for the challenges and opportunities our changing world presents. Be in the know. Be ready for anything.

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BRING NATURE INDOORS A new book, Botanical Style by Selina Lake explores a range of diverse style themes. Whether you favour dainty vintage florals or big, bold tropical flora and fauna, discover just how easily you can breathe new life into your home with nature’s bounty. The natural world provides us with so much of what we need - most of our oxygen and food, but also our visual inspiration. Naturally occurring colour combinations found in landscapes, flora and fauna are often the most pleasing matches, and patterns formed by plants and flowers have been reproduced onto all sorts of things for hundreds of years. Inspired by nature that surrounds us and the history we share with it, whenever you are in need of fresh ideas or creative spark, simply head outside, take a walk and discover new plants to inform your interior styling decisions. Celebrate what is unique in nature and be influenced what is growing wild. Pick branches of plums or sweet kumquats and stand them in an oversized glass vase for a striking display. Blur the inside with the outside by using an abundance of plants in pots. Flowering herbs, such as Russian sage, thyme, mint and catmint add a delicate summery fragrance as well as a flash of colour. Nature offers such as rich and varied source of inspiration that the decoration possibilities are endless and the simplest

of interior design choices can lead to a botanical look. Artists, designers and makers have always enriched our lives by taking ideas for shape and form, pattern and scent directly from the vast selection of plants, trees and flowers that grow all around us, and throughout our homes and clothing have been decorated and styled with plants and flowers. Houseplants are a great place to start when creating a botanical look at home. Living plants clean the air, boost the oxygen levels and enhance any room they are in by lending it a fresh, organic style. After a gradual decline in popularity since their heyday in the 1970s, when plants were a must-have home accessory, the trend for houseplants has been revived and is steadily growing in fashionable circles. We’ve seen leafy green patterns trailing over everything from curtains to cushions, and vintage botanical prints and school charts being sought after at auctions and antique fairs. When it comes to choosing textiles for the various rooms in your home - for the window treatments, upholstery, table linen, bed linen or cushions and pillows - follow

your instinct and pick floral prints you’re most drawn to. Whether blowsy and bold or ditzy and subtle, choose what suits your own style and in colour combinations that appeal to you. When decorating with floral prints they key is not to go overboard, unless you are really sure you will love the designs forever, or you are happy to redecorate whenever you get bored. Play it safe and keep background or foundation colours and tones of a space fairly neutral and then add botanical elements with cushions, artworks and vases. Botanical motifs and designs can be found adorning many home accessories and vintage prints and illustrations are one of the easiest ways to introduce botanical styling into your home. Search vintage fairs and online sites such as Etsy and eBay for original or reproduction botanical illustrations. Once you’ve amassed a collection of prints, group them together on your wall or dot them around your space, propped up on mantelpieces or bookshelves. Use living or dried plants and flowers to add an additional layer of interest.

This edited excerpt from Botanical Style, by Selina Lake and photography by Rachel Whiting, is published by Ryland, Peters & Small and distributed throughout New Zealand by Bookreps NZ Ltd.

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New facilities opening mid-June 2016 Simple and stylish, Natural Botanicals interiors feature a gentle mix of textures. Untreated woods work in harmony with white painted furniture for a clean, calm style. Woven baskets make perfect plant holders and soft furnishings are fashioned from linen, cotton and worn leather. Plants and greenery give these neutral spaces character and interest. The colour palette is based on whites, natural wood and touches of pure black. See how to create a similar botanical style in your home on page 3.

Some services and hospital wards (mainly for older people) will move from The Princess Margaret Hospital to brand-new facilities at Burwood from June 2016. • A new ‘back of house’ area CDHB comprising a new hospital kitchen,

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50 Acts of bravery like those of VC Leonard Trent bring wartime heroes to life in a range of programmes at Wigrams’s Air Force Museum.

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Kiwi Great Escaper The Air Force Museum is full of memorable personal stories, like that of Victoria Cross winner Leonard Trent who was part of the famous Great Escape. Shot down and captured after leading an ill-fated daylight bombing raid on an Amsterdam power station on 3 May 1943, Leonard Trent was one of five New Zealand airmen who participated directly in the famous Great Escape from the German prisoner of war (POW) camp, Stalag Luft III, in March of 1944. Of the 240 men selected to make the escape, Trent was the 79th to pass through the tunnel and experienced the end of the Great Escape first-hand. Crawling out of the tunnel exit and Leonard Trent lay down on in the freezing snow to evade capture as a German guard approached. Not noticing Trent in the darkness, the guard was about to relieve himself when he spotted the tunnel in front of him. As he let off a signal shot with his rifle to other

guards in the area Trent immediately leapt to his feet shouting “Nicht schiessen!” (Don’t shoot!). Prior to Leonard Trent’s escape fellow New Zealander’s Squadron Leader John E. A. Williams, Flight Lieutenant A. G. Christensen and Flying Officer P. P. Pohe had been arrested and shot by the Gestapo following their escape attempt, so Leonard Trent was fortunate to walk away with his life. Recaptured on the spot and marched back to the camp, he was sentenced to three weeks’ solitary confinement on starvation rations. The only New Zealand air VC winner to survive the war, Leonard Trent died in Auckland in 1986 having served in the post-war RAF and rising to the rank of Group Captain.

To discover more about the people behind the planes, contact the Public Programmes Team on 03 343 9504 or email programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz.

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For a unique opportunity to explore the world Victoria University offers study tours with a difference.

For an experience that enriches and informs or something off the beaten track Victoria University study tours are individually tailored around a particular theme that includes visits to historical sites combined with opportunities to sample the local culture. With small groups under 25, and often as low as 14, you can be sure that your fellow travellers are like-minded people with similar interests to yours. This year three study tours are on offer beginning with A Bloody Journey: Crime fiction and culture in Southern Italy from 15 September - 9 October. This dynamic tour begins in Sicily and meanders through some of Italy’s lesser-travelled regions including Calabria and Puglia. A fascinating blend of cultural and historical sites and locations that feature in famous crime novels and television programmes, interspersed with tantalising food and wine experiences - including the chance to chat with some of Italy’s crime fiction authors over an apertivo. The second tour, Spain: 80 years on from

the Civil War (15 October – 9 November) kicks off in Madrid. Traveling through central Spain to Barcelona and then to the north and west to experience life in little villages of San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santiago de Compostela, and Burgos, the tour will take you to key Civil War historical sites while offering plenty of opportunities to enjoy aspects of Spain’s vibrant art, architecture, culture, and local cuisine. The third tour, Preventive Conservation Field School Italy: Experience the care of Italian heritage first hand (7 - 25 November) is a specialised tour led by fine art conservator Carolina Izzo. Discover the art of preserving, conserving and displaying heritage objects first hand from a range of from conservators, collection managers, museum curators and architects. Beginning at the Capodimonte Museum in Naples and ending in Florence, the tour is full of museum and historical site visits and includes a unique behind-the-scenes look at conservation work at Pompeii.

Visit www.victoria.ac.nz/ studytours or call 04 463 6556 for itineraries, tour leader information and pricing.

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Multiple Medication Regime Simplified A new collaborative approach between community pharmacies and doctors is giving people greater quality of life and helping them maintain their independence. For those taking multiple medications but still finding their health is not as it ought to be, there is a new service available to provide greater support, independence and overall well being. When 85 year old Lyttelton resident Rima Subritzky noticed that despite being on multiple medications for various health issues she was constantly in and out of hospital. With the introduction of a new feasibility study of a new Medication Therapy Assessment (MTA) Service set up by Canterbury’s Medication Management Service (MMS), pharmacists are better equipped to improve the quality of life for the elderly community. The study conducted enables pharmacists the support from local GPs to carry out systematic clinical assessment of all medicines patients are currently taking and identifying, resolving and preventing medication-related problems in addition to optimising the effectiveness of their treatment. Lyttelton pharmacist John Thrupp is supporting patients like Rima who are on multiple medications within the Banks Peninsula community. “Following a 45 minute consultation with the patient, the GP and I discuss a particular patient’s needs and come up with a joint plan over the next 3, 6 and 12 month period, “ explains John. “It’s a win-win for everyone.” Already completing MTAs for ten

polypharmacy patients within the Banks Peninsula, who often end up in hospital and aged care facilities, people’s lives quality of life can improve significantly. In the case of Rima’s MTA assessment it uncovered issues around the timing of administering medications and the risk versus the benefit for a number of her prescribed medications. Recommendations that resulted from Rima’s assessment addressed these issues by optimising dosage, reassessing dose times and eliminating a number of medications that were no longer required. By streamlining Rima’s medication regime has enabled her to maintain her independence within her own home as well as saving time and money spent on redundant medications and home visits. “I’m so thrilled John helped me. None of my family has ever been put into a home,” says Rima, and she’s determined not to be the first. Clinical Leader at Canterbury Pharmacy Group (CCPG), Gareth Frew, says successes like these are greatly attributed to the continued support of the Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) and the close collaboration between community pharmacists and the GPs in order to deliver more services closer to home and to keep people out of hospital. To find out whether you or a family member is eligible to benefit from this free service, speak to your local pharmacist within the Canterbury region.

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The Gift of Giving The gift of giving is not as straight forward as you may think. Fleur McDonald offers some illuminating advice to consider before you make your move. For many of us, gifting and gifting programmes relate directly to the Family Trusts we have established over the years to protect the assets we have built up over our lifetimes. When the Government abolished gift duty on 1 October 2011, many of us saw the ability to gift in bulk as very attractive, but there are many reasons why this may not be right for you. While the government has abolished gift duty, the Ministry of Social Development (the “Ministry”), the government agency which administers the Subsidy through the Social Securities Act 1964, have made it very clear that there has been no change to their gifting regime. To give some background to the subsidy, as an individual, or as a couple who are both in care, the Ministry regulations allow you assets in your own name of $218,973. This asset threshold includes both real property (house and land) and personal property (cash and investments). If however, one of you is still living in the family home, you can choose to apply an alternate threshold where the family home and vehicle are exempt. Be aware however that in this situation, the assets you are allowed in your own name are set at a lower threshold of $119,915. Gifting is allowed under the subsidy regime but under strict parameters. If you gift over those parameters, the excess gifts

will be added back into the Financial Means Assessment, which is used to assess your eligibility. Currently, your gifts of $27,000 per year are allowed. However, the catch here is that this is not $27,000 per year, per person but $27,000 per year, per application, which includes both your assets and the assets of your spouse or partner so the gift of $27,000 is the total amount allowed and not the $27,000 per year, per person that we had all traditionally been used to. It also pays to be aware that, in the 5 years directly preceding a Subsidy Application, allowable gifting is reduced to $6,000 per application, per year. There are strong anti-avoidance provisions in the Social Security Act and attempts to dispose or deprive yourself of assets which might have otherwise been available to pay for your care costs have always been subject to potential scrutiny. The dream of gifting one lump sum to your trust or continuing that traditional gifting programme may not be in your best interests. It may be that the best possible next step is to continue gifting at the reduced rate of $13,500 each so that your combined gifting will be within the acceptable range. Or your assets may exceed the relevant Ministry thresholds by such a degree that your eligibility for a subsidy becomes a moot point.

Contact Fleur McDonald on 03 352 2293 to arrange an appointment to discuss your individual situation.

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Lillyman to reach Warriors milestone

POPULAR Warriors prop Jacob Lillyman will reach a significant milestone this weekend, becoming just the 11th player to reach 150 NRL games for the club. Lillyman is part of an unchanged line-up to face the Roosters on Sunday, with coach Andrew McFadden staying with the 17 that beat the Knights 40-18. Sometimes if feels like Lillyman has been around forever at the Warriors, an ever present while

plenty of change has happened all around him. When Lillyman arrived at Mt Smart then coach Ivan Cleary still had three more seasons ahead of him. It was 2009. Lillyman had already played State of Origin but didn’t really live up to expectations in his first two seasons, struggling with injury and homesickness. But an inspired move by Cleary – who switched him from

second row to prop in 2011 – and a renewed focus from the Queenslander was the catalyst for a strong period, which has continued to this day. While other forwards might grab more headlines, Lillyman does a tough job very well. He has averaged more than 100 running metres per game over the last five seasons, as well topping 20 tackles per match. Playing in the most physically demanding area

of the field Lillyman has also been durable, missing only five of 92 games since mid-2012. “Jake is hugely popular around the team and can always be counted on to perform at a consistently high level,” said Warriors assistant coach Andrew Webster. “There has been a few ups and downs . . . always is,” said Lillyman last week. “But I love playing for this club and I know the potential is there.”

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IF EQUALLING a Super Rugby record was “a bit of a fluke”, earning elevation to the All Blacks would be far from accidental. Charlie Ngatai’s red-hot season reached boiling point in the Chiefs’ thrashing of the Force on Saturday, when he snagged a quartet of tries to reinforce an already strong case for selection in the June internationals. With the All Blacks looking

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Ngatai has in the past played both centre and second-five for the Chiefs, but the absence of Sonny Bill Williams has seen him shine exclusively. “I’m getting a lot more confident just playing out there consistently without picking up little injuries,” he said. “I think I’m playing a lot better than I was in previous years and being out there for 80 minutes helps your game.”

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Public Notice of appointment of Liquidator

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 101

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

VERNLEIGH LIMITED, (THE OWNER, Glenbyre Tavern, 111 Keighleys Road, Christchurch) has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of ON-LICENCE NEW & OFF LICENCE NEW in respect of the premises situated at 111 Keighleys Road, known as THE GLENBYRE TAVERN. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN & OFF-LICENCE NEW.

IMPERIAL DISCOUNT LIQUOR LIMITED, (THE OWNER, The Manager Imperial Discount Liquor Limited, PO BOX 25271 Victoria Street, Victoria Street Christchurch 8144) has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of OFF-LICENCE RENEWAL & VARIATION in respect of the premises situated at 8 Portman Street Woolston known as HENRYS BEER WINES & SPIRITS WOOLSTON.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are:

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: OFF-LICENCE LIQUOR STORE.

ON LICENCE: Sunday to Wednesday 8.00am to 11.00pm. Thursday to Saturday 8.00am to 1.00am the following day

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are:

AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 A+ About to move? Books, china, coins, medals, furniture, furs, jewellery, tools, old photos, estate. Ph 385-5117 ALL Old China, Crystal, Ornaments, Vases, Cutlery etc. Raewyn Hill Phone 360-0951 A Records and Hi-Fi gear wanted, excellent prices paid for good records especially kiwi and overseas bands 60’s - 90’s PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days www.pennylane. co.nz ph 3663278 or 021 2226144 BUYING Now, all old china, crystal, antiques, estate lots. For best prices and free inspection call Academy Antiques. Phone 349-4229 GOOD stuff wanted. Whiteware, freezers etc, good quality furniture, antiques, curios, collectables. Anything considered. Cash paid. Ph Dave 960-8440, 027 66 22 116 TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

Very experienced Special Needs Teacher Feuerstein trained MEd, BA, Post Grad Dip Spec Ed, TTC. Please ph 3881522 (leave message).

Tuition COMPUTER Help avail, Jobee the computer tutor is avail for lessons, plse ph Joanne for appt, ph 027 290-9246, ChCh

Vehicles Wanted

VEHICLES WANTED FOR CASH $ $ $

Ph 347 9354 or 027 476 2404 Public Notices

(companies Act 1993, Sections 3, 255 (2)(a))

Merchant Property Limited (In Liquidation)

On the 17 day of March 2016 it was resolved by special resolution of shareholders pursuant to section 241(2)(a) of the Companies Act 1993 that Merchant Property Limited be liquidated and that Grant Edwin Duthie and Michael Schimanski of Kendons Scott Macdonald Limited, Chartered Accountants, be appointed liquidators for the purpose. The liquidation commenced on 17 March 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The liquidators fix 16 April 2016 as the date by which the creditors of the company are to make their claims and to establish any priority. Creditors and shareholders may direct inquiries to us during normal business hours at the address and telephone numbers stated below.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101 BOWLS PAPANUI INCORPORATED, (THE SECRETARY, Mr Richard Cone, Bowls Papanui, 181 Condell Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch 8053), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of CLUB LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 205 Condell Avenue, known as BOWLS PAPANUI. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: CLUB LICENCE CLASS 3. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Thursday 8.00am to 10.00pm. Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays 8.00am to 12.00 midnight. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee at Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the only publication of this notice.

Physical Address 119 Blenhiem Rd Christchurch Postal P.O Box 8621 Christchurch Ph: 03 343 4448 Fax: (03) 3482262 DATED this 17 day of March 2016 Grant Edwin Duthie Liquidator Michael Schimanski Liquidator Public Notices FREE Hillmorton Tai Chi & Qigong Workshop 1pm ~ 2:45pm, Thu, April 7 & 14 Class starts May 4. Sandy Jiang 260-1256 THE SHIRLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGEMENT SOCIETY INCORPORATED is preparing to wind up. Its remaining funds have to be disposed of in accordance with its constitution. This requires their distribution to organisations within the Shirley /Richmond area which are providing facilities for community use. Organisations which meet that test are invited to submit a written application for assistance to the Secretary, 29 Kenwyn Avenue Christchurch, 8013 by Wednesday, April 6, 2016. NOTE: Only those providing facilities are eligible. The Society is NOT able to make any payment to cover the general operational expenses of community activities.

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OFF LICENCE: FROM ANY BOTTELSTORE & ACROSS THE BAR Monday to Sunday 9.00am to 10.00pm.

CURRENT HOURS: Monday to Sunday 7am to 11pm VARIATION SOUGHT: Monday to Sunday 7am to 10pm.

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

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154.

No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

This is the first publication of this notice.

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

V STREET LIMITED, (THE OWNER, Mr Tony Astle, PO BOX 130028, Armagh Christchurch 8141), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENCE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 131 Victoria Street known as MEXICANO’S & DIRTY LANDS.

GOLDEN SIAM COMPANY LIMITED, (THE LICENSEE, Golden Siam Company Ltd Spice Paragon, PO BOX 6518, Christchurch 8041), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON-LICENSE RENEWAL in respect of the premises situated at 20 Waimari Rd, known as TUK TUK (formerly known as SPICE PARAGON).

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: ON-LICENCE TAVERN. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8.00am to 3.00am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale & Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 24 March, 2016.

The general nature of the business conducted under the license is: ON-LICENSE RESTAURANT CLASS 2. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the license are: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8.00 AM TO 11.00 PM. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee, Civic Offices, 77 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, P O Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the renewal of a license may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.

Situations Vacant

Mairehau Area Monday - Friday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

Please email your Application to

totalcanterbury.co.nz

Please apply online: pl.plastering@yahoo.com

CLEANERS REQUIRED

Please call Clive 374 1051

Welding

Please email your Application to

Civil & Logistic experience in Class 1, 2, 4, 5 Wheel, Tracks, Rollers Please call Murray

021 921 981

TAR Media is currently looking for a Part Time Tele Ad Phone Sales Person.

The core responsibility will be to answer in bound classified calls for our newspapers especially our classified ‘Buy Sell & Exchange’ paper. This is a part time role of 16 hours per week, flexible but working mainly Mondays and Tuesdays We are seeking an enthusiastic team player who has great telephone skills, a positive attitude and who can talk confidently to a wide range of people. An eye for detail & excellent computer skills are also required. Training will be provided.

csc@totalcanterbury.co.nz

or phone 338 9056 Visit our website: totalcanterbury.co.nz

To apply please email: mike@starmedia.kiwi

Delivery Driver needed Join The Star’s front line and deliver news to the city. Be part of a growing, locally-owned multimedia company! The Star Media team produces television, newspapers, events and magazines for Christchurch, Canterbury and New Zealand audiences. Known best for The Star newspaper, Star Media also encompasses community newspapers, CTV, Style Magazine, City2Surf and many more brands. The company’s collaborative workplace relies on creativity, innovation and initiative. The Star is looking for a contract driver to join its delivery team. The work involves delivering The Star to runners and retail outlets every Thursday morning. The hours of work will be approximately 3.30am-8.30am, with a degree of flexibility required. Applicants must have their own reliable vehicle (light van) and a clean license. Applicants will need to be honest, reliable and have a good general knowledge of the city. For further information and to apply, call Mark Coulthard on 03 364 7453 or 021 800 809 or email mark@starmedia.kiwi Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media

This is the second publication of this notice. This notice was first published on 24 March 2016.

Classified Tele Ad Representative Part-Time

Mairehau Area

You will need to pass a Security Check and you MUST have your own transport. These are permanent long term positions and not suitable for holders of temporary work permits. In return we offer above award wages.

Drivers / OperatOrs wanteD

We require someone with qualification in Business, with excellent organisation and administration skills and has high attention to details. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word is required. Good grasp of Canterbury construction industry would be an advantage.

csc@totalcanterbury.co.nz

or phone 338 9056 Visit our website:

We are looking for cleaners to join our commercial cleaning team.

For more information please phone: 03 3773 911 or 021 650 911

You will be responsible for • Managing paperwork associated with contracts, programs, projects and services provided • Working with Project Managers, owners and others to ensure that goals are met • Liaising with other staff on matters relating to the organisation’s operations • Researching and preparing reports, briefing notes, memoranda, correspondence and other routine documents • Maintaining confidential files and documents • Attending meetings and acting as secretary as required • Maintaining appointment diaries and making travel arrangements • Processing incoming and outgoing mail, filing correspondence and maintaining records

General Labourers Wanted

Permanent - Part Time

Our company is looking for a Personal Assistant/Project Administrator to provide support to Directors.

We are looking for cleaners to join our commercial cleaning team.

Monday - Friday 3.00pm - 6.00pm

A small training establishment requires a qualified part time tutor to assist in their busy workshop. Practical experience in all types of welding is essential and a good knowledge of theory in relation to NZQA Unit Standards. Applicants are requested to apply in writing to: enquiries@weldingacademy.co.nz

Personal Assistant/Project Administrator in Christchurch

CLEANERS REQUIRED

Situations Vacant

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AMBARSARIYA (M) Sun 8:20PM BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE •(M) Thu 10:50, 12:50, 1:50, 3:50, 5:00, 8:00PM Fri 10:50, 12:40, 1:50, 3:40, 8:30, 10:00PM SaT 10:10, 11:20, 2:30, 6:55, 8:30, 10:10PM Sun 10:40, 1:00, 4:00, 5:20, 8:20PM Mon 10:50, 12:50, 1:50, 3:50, 5:00, 8:00PM Tue 10:50, 1:00, 1:50, 4:20, 5:00, 7:30PM Wed 11:00, 12:20, 2:40, 3:10, 9:10PM DEADPOOL (R16) Thu 9:20PM, Fri 10:30PM, SaT 9:50PM Sun-Mon 9:20PM, Wed 9:20PM HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE •(M) Thu 10:20, 11:30, 12:40, 2:00, 4:10, 5:10, 6:30, 7:20, 8:40PM, Fri 10:10, 11:20, 12:30, 1:30, 3:50, 5:10, 6:10, 7:20, 9:30PM, SaT 10:30, 12:50, 2:10, 4:20, 5:10, 6:30, 7:20, 8:40, 10:50PM, Sun 10:10, 11:40, 12:30, 2:50, 4:15, 5:10, 6:30, 7:20, 8:40PM, Mon 10:20, 11:30, 12:40, 2:50, 4:15, 5:10, 6:30, 7:20, 8:40PM, Tue 10:20, 11:30, 12:30, 2:00, 4:10, 5:10, 6:30, 8:40PM, Wed 10:00, 11:20, 1:40, 3:30, 4:00, 6:10, 7:10, 8:30PM HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE Q+A •(M) SaT 3:20PM KI & KA (TBC) Fri 8:40PM, SaT 8:20PM, Sun 8:50PM, Mon 8:20PM, Tue 7:20PM, Wed 8:20PM KUNG FU PANDA 3 •(PG) Thu 11:20, 1:30, 4:00, 6:10PM, Fri 12:00, 2:10, 4:20, 6:30PM, SaT 12:05, 1:10, 1:50, 3:00, 4:00, 6:10PM, Sun 10:50, 12:50, 2:00, 3:10, 4:10, 6:10PM, Mon 11:20, 1:30, 4:00, 6:10PM, Tue 11:10, 1:30, 3:40, 7:00PM Wed 11:15, 1:30, 3:50, 6:00PM LEAGUE OF LEGENDS 2016 OPL SPLIT 1 FINAL (E) Tue 9:00PM LONDON HAS FALLEN (R16) Thu 10:40, 4:50, 9:30PM, Fri 10:30, 4:50, 9:20PM SaT 10:00, 9:30PM, Sun 1:50, 9:30PM Mon 10:40, 4:50, 9:30PM, Tue 10:45, 4:50, 9:15PM Wed 10:30, 4:50, 9:00PM MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 •(PG) Thu 12:45, 2:45, 7:10, 8:30PM, Fri 10:00, 12:45, 2:45, 7:10PM SaT 10:15, 12:20, 5:50, 7:50PM, Sun 11:30, 1:40, 7:10PM Mon 12:45, 2:45, 7:10PM, Tue 12:40, 2:45, 5:50PM Wed 12:30, 2:45, 5:50PM RISEN (M) Thu-Fri 2:50PM, SaT 11:30aM, Sun 3:50PM, Mon 3:00PM, , Tue 2:40PM, Wed 12:40PM THE HUNTSMAN: WINTERS WAR (M) Wed 8:00PM THE LADY IN THE VAN (M) Thu 10:30aM, Fri 10:20aM, Mon-Tue 10:30aM Wed 10:15aM PRAMS AT THE PIX - TICKETS ONLY $9 BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE •(M) Wed 11:00aM

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Thursday 31st March - Wednesday 6th April AS YOU LIKE IT (exempt) RISEN (M) HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) KUNG FU PANDA 3 (PG)

BATMAN VS SUPERMAN (M) 45 YEARS (M) BEETHOVEN (exempt) MAHANA (M) MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2 (PG)

Wedding/Corporate Event Pianist. email:melodyhealsmusic studio @ gmail.com

Celebrating 30 years LEGENDARY KIWI country folk band, The Warratahs play Blue Smoke in the Woolston Tannery tomorrow night. Famous for hits like 'Hands of my Heart', 'Maureen', and iconic 'Sailing on the Interislander', this award winning band celebrates 30 years together with a new album. Released late last year, 'Runaway Days' is The Warratah's 7th studio album further showcasing the enduring song writing talent of band frontman Barry Saunders. Friday's show at Blue Smoke will

kick off with 'The Eastern Sound System' (Adam McGrath) followed by local songstress Reb Fountain. Pre-sale tickets at undertheradar.co.nz, door sales $40.

Sometimes dark, sometimes sweetness and light INDIE COUNTRY FOLK singer-songwriter James Kenyon is about to embark on an epic 20-date NZ tour next week. The South African born, Melbourne based musician has been working on his second album and comes to NZ to launch his first single from the album, 'The Motorbike Song'. Renowned for his powerful live performance and outstanding songwriting, evident on his 2012 debut offering 'The North Pole', James' music has been described as 'sometimes dark, sometimes sweetness and light' and reflect the land where he lives and works. James starts his tour in Christchurch next Thursday (7th April) at Castrols Garage, 88 Victoria Street with a second local appearance at the Hilltop

Tavern, Banks Peninsula the following night. Accompanying James on tour are his double bassist Luke Richardson and NZ folk/roots/soul troubadour, Monty Bevins.

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Thursday March 31 2016

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WHAT S ON

JOIN A CLUB THE SEABY ! www.newbrightonclub.co.nz

Clubs New Zealand warmly welcome members, their guests and affiliate club members. Become a member today! For more information, contact a club within this section.

Spoilt for choice Whitford's Restaurant

As featured in STYLE magazine. Written by Victoria Tait.

- upstairs -

- downstairs -

WHAT’S ON

ClubBISTRO Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2pm and from 5pm.

Midweek SPECIAL

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Members Lucky Card Draw

TAB POD

Quality a la carte with a view! Open FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY from 5.30pm

:COMING UP:

FRIDAY SPECIAL:

Saturday 30th April LIVE MUSIC with

$10 ROAST

TUCKED AWAY at 43 Hargood Street is the Woolston Club. The main club building houses five bars and a variety of function spaces. They operate 18 gaming machines, full service TAB, Woolston Bowls Pavilion, Ron Mitchell Boxing Gym, and the Community and Leisure Facility (All Sports Pavilion). In addition to this, The Club is also home to Cashmere Technical Football Club and Lancaster Park Woolston Cricket Club. As well as, of course, the newly renovated Whitford's Restaurant, Bar and Cafe. On entering Whitford's Restaurant I immediately notice the club atmosphere, there is a warmth here and everyone seems to know each other. As an outsider I don't feel unwelcome at all, however, I am greeted with a welcoming smile and shown to my table in the recently refurbished outdoor area that has views over the cricket green. Unlike other club restaurants, this establishment offers a fully serviced experience, moving away from buffet-style dining. It is clear to see the staff here really do enjoy their work and it's a delight to be served by them. With a comprehensive menu offering entrees, salads, platters, mains, roast, pizzas and desserts, I am definitely spoilt for choice. To start, I decide on the Lamb and Halloumi Kebabs served on toasted Turkish bread with a fresh side salad. I must say, this is not what I was expecting at a club restuarant. The Turkish bread is

beautifully crisp on the outside and tastes great with the succulent lamb and halloumi. To complement this, I order a glass of the Russian Jack pinot noir from the extensive wine list. Do be aware: as a non-club member you cannot order an alcoholic beverage. If you would like one with your meal, signing up for membership can be done on arrival. With such a diverse menu I'm torn for my main between the famous chef 's daily special roast, a DIY pizza, or the Angus fillet. I choose the fillet and am not disappointed. I am recommended to have the gravy on the side which is delicious. For dessert, I'm drawn to the mouth-watering Black Plum and White Chocolate Steam Pudding served with pouring cream and the scrummy Apricot and Almond Frangipane Tart, but I opt for the Cheesecake of the Day, a White Chocolate and Blueberry baked Cheesecake served with ice cream and cream. I leave Whitford's Restaurant and Bar feeling very contented and slightly heavier than I arrived. What is very satisfying to see is that they have created the right balance of value for money without compromising on taste and service. Whitford's Restaurant and Bar, in the Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St, phone 389 7039. Open Monday to Sunday from 5.30pm.

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Available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

All Grills... $20!

SUNDAY SPECIAL $25 3-Course Feast

SHUTTLE RUNNING Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat

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ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S

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«WHAT'S ON« 8PM SATURDAY 2nd April

THE ART OF CHEESE «COMING UP« SATURDAY

16th APRIL, 8PM

CRAIG ADAMS & THE

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TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

Hornby WMC | phone 03 349 9026 17 Carmen Road | Hornby www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome

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Thursday March 31 2016

NOW OPEN

The newly refurbished Woolston Club...

NOW OPEN

MATCHES SPORTS BAR:

OPEN DAILY FROM 10AM FOOD AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES 'THE BEST SPORTS BAR MENU IN TOWN!'

Embers Bar & Restaurant Open Daily from noon Fire Pit in operation Wed through Sunday

THE CARVERY:

OPEN WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY 12PM-2PM & 5PM-8.30PM 3 COURSE ROAST SPECIAL $21.50 LUNCH SPECIALS $12.50 MENU

2016/17 MEMBERSHIP ON SALE NOW... ONLY $20

GAMING ROOM: 18 MACHINES NEW JACKPOT & MACHINES

Sunday Session THIS SUNDAY

BLACKIE

IGNITE FITNESS:

Affordable Fitness. Phone or go see Eddie!

playing in the Courtyard this Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Ph 359 9586 - Sawyers Arms Rd

A classic, contemporary club experience

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 6PM FRIDAY

Our newly renovated restaurant, bar & cafe Open 7 Days!

7.30 PM SATURDAY

With a selection of main meals for $20

SPORTS HALL BAR $10 ENTRY

Bar & Café open from 11am

STEVEN JAMES MAINLAND BIG BAND 3PM SUNDAY

FLAT CITY BROTHERHOOD

Whitford's Restaurant open from 5.30pm

TAB & GAMING FUNCTION FACILITIES HOUSIE

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Thursday March 31 2016

BARETTA, St Asaph St: Tonight 7pm - Antony Pickard. Friday 4pm - Caleb Isaac; 7.30pm Brendan Gregg; 10.30pm - DJ D w/lxtz. Saturday 7pm - High Street Trio; 10.30pm - DJ Double Header with DJ Lachie & DJ Masta K. Sunday 1pm - Kate Anastasiou. Wednesday 6pm Vintage Blue. BECK'S SOUTHERN ALEHOUSE, 155 Colombo St: Saturday 9.30pm - Flat City Brotherhood. BILL'S BAR, 1 Halswell Rd, Hoon Hay: Tonight 6pm Mickey Rat Karaoke. Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke. BLUE SMOKE (Formerly Gustav's), The Woolston Tannery, Garlands Rd: Tonight 7.30pm - The Man from Moogaga, Aindraias De Staic (Ireland), c/c. Friday 7.30pm The Warratahs, $40 door. CARLTON, cnr Papanui Rd/Bealey Ave: Tonight 9pm Headrush. Friday 10pm D'Sendantz. Saturday 10.30pm Shadow Puppet. Sunday 5pm SansTribe. Monday 6pm Marcel. Tuesday 6pm - Willie McArthur. Wednesday 8.30pm Assembly Required. CASA PUBLICA, cnr Armagh/New Regent St: Friday 8.30pm - Masta K. Saturday 8.30pm - Bobby Tables. Sunday 3pm - Dr Sanchez.

6pm - Easy Hearts duo.

DARKROOM, 336 St Asaph St: Tonight 9pm - Dual Stage Deathmatch feat. Mosquitones; Brian Tamaki & the Kool Aid Kids; Pavement Saw; Psych Emergency. Friday 9pm - Irie Session #006. Saturday 9.30pm Hex Waves; Benson Hedges; BTATKAK. GBC in the Garden Hotel, Marshland Rd, Shirley: Friday

- Jamming with the Jamesons. Wednesday 7.30pm - Open Mic with Lindon Puffin.

JANES BAR, 271 Stanmore Rd: Sunday 7pm - Live Blues rock. Wednesday 7pm - Open Mic THE BOWER, 487 New night. Brighton Rd: Saturday 6pm HORNBY WMC, Carmens Rd: Live music. Sunday 3pm - Live Saturday 8pm - Art of Cheese. music. MACKENZIES HOTEL, 51 THE CRAIC IRISH BAR, 84b Pages Rd, Aranui: Friday - The Riccarton Rd: Tonight - Ladies Cassettes. Saturday - The night with DJ Sassafras. Friday Atarmies. 10pm - Six Left Standing. MAK TAVERN, 1276 Main Saturday 10pm - DJ Sassafras. North Rd, Kainga: Friday - 12 Gauge Saturday - Antix. Sunday Wednesday - Karaoke. - The Atarmies.

THE CUBAN, 236 St Asaph St: Tonight 6.30pm - Brendan MASHINA LOUNGE, Peterborough St: Friday 11.30pm Gregg. Friday 6.30pm - Nick - DJ Paul McKessar. Saturday Lee; 10pm - Antony Pickard. 11.30pm - DJ NFX. Saturday 6.30pm - Emily Cherie MORRELL & CO, Lincoln Rd, duo; 9.30pm - DJ Matt. Addington: Friday 7pm - Topia. THE FERRY ALE HOUSE, 2a RACECOURSE HOTEL, 119 Waterman Pl, Ferrymead: Friday Racecourse Rd, Sockburn: 6pm - Chris Ward. Saturday Saturday 7.30pm - Lance Kiwi. 9.20pm - Boiling Billy. RICHMOND WMC, 75 London THE FITZ, cnr Fitzgerald St: Friday 7pm - Franchise. Ave/Cashel St: Thursday 7.30pm Saturday 7pm - Southfield. - Karaoke. Sunday 3pm - I Alone. SIDELINE SPORTS BAR, 331 Stanmore Rd, Richmond: Tonight 7.30pm - Open Mic Jam night. STOCKXCHANGE BAR, 110 Marshland Rd, Shirley: Friday 7pm - Unhinged. Saturday 7m Blue Train. STRANGE & CO, Stranges Lane: Tonight 9pm - Kate Anastasiou.

CASHMERE CLUB, 50 Colombo St: Friday 7.30pm SULLIVANS IRISH PUB, 291 Christchurch Musicians' Club, $2 Lincoln Rd, Addington: Tonight entry. - Stephen McDaid. Friday 9pm Carpe Diem. Saturday 9pm CHRISTCHURCH CASINO, Dateless n Desperate RockBand. Victoria St: Friday 7pm - Stevie Tuesday 7.30pm - Topia. D; 10.15pm - Blackie. Saturday Wednesday 7.30pm - Willie 7pm - Smooth Talk; 10.15pm Valero. Sunday 5.30pm - Rusila. McArthur. CHRISTCHURCH FOLK MUSIC CLUB, Irish Society Hall, Domain Tce, Spreydon: Sunday 8pm - Used Notes. Members $15/Non $20.

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TEMPS BAR, Goulding Ave, Hornby: Tonight 8pm - Karaoke. Friday - No Secrets. Saturday Nightwatch. Tuesday - Simonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jam Session, gear provided, all welcome.

THE IRISHMAN, St Asaph St: Friday - DJ Dwight. Saturday DJ's Kevin John & Impersonator. Wednesday - Open mic. THE PAPANUI, Sawyers Arms Rd: Sunday 2pm - Sunday Sessions with Blackie. THE TWISTED HOP, 616 Ferry Rd, Woolston: Friday 7.30pm - Half-Rush. THE WAVE BAR, Cnr 2 New Brighton Mall & Marine Parade (opp Pier): Thursday 8.30pm Karaoke. Friday 8.30pm - DJ. TREVINO'S BAR & RESTAURANT, cnr Riccarton Rd/Mona Vale Ave, Riccarton: Friday 9pm - X-Files duo.

WINNIE BAGOES CITY, Allen St: Tonight - The Wall feat. Jackal. Friday - Winston. Saturday - Shogun feat. Rockwell, Technimatic, & Joe THE BLACK HORSE HOTEL, Ford (Big Room Show). Lincoln Rd: Saturday - Mickey WOOLSTON CLUB, 43 Rat's Karaoke. Hargood St: Friday 6pm - Steven THE BOG, Victoria St: Tonight James Saturday 7pm - Mainland 9.30am - SansTribe. Friday 7pm Big Band. Sunday 3pm - Flat - Bobby Lee; 10.30pm - The City Brotherhood. Wolverines. Saturday 7pm WUNDERBAR, Lyttelton: SansTribe; 10.30pm - Cornoer Tuesday 7.30pm - Showcase & Sounds. Sunday 5pm - Black Velvet acoustic. Tuesday 7.30pm Open Mic.

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Whats On

Thursday March 31 2016

Markets and fairs COMMUNITY MARKET: Every Thursday, 8.30-1pm, 51 Pages Rd.

LINWOOD VILLAGE MARKET: Saturday 9-1pm, 388 Worcester St

KAIAPOI FARMERS MARKET: Every Saturday, 9am-noon, Morgan Williams Reserve, Charles St.

CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL MARKET: Every Saturday, 5-8pm, 100 Peterborough St.

RICCARTON BUSH: Every Saturday, 9am-1pm, Kahu Rd. LYTTELTON: Every Saturday, 10am-1pm, London St. SPECTRUM STREET ART FESTIVAL Today, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am-5pm As part of the second annual citywide street art festival – with new paintings appearing on unused walls – the YMCA has a colourful walk-through display of some of New Zealand, and the world’s, best street art. YMCA, 12 Hereford St. Free entry MIXED MEDIA GROUP ART EXHIBITION Today, tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday, 5.30pm Paintings, photography, pen & ink, pencil drawings, paper collage and digital art will be on show, as will art from exhibiting artists; Roseanne Jones, Lee Malzard, Anne Dillon, Racheal Western, Julie Sheppard, Donna Chisolm, Jill Cowan, Jon Firth, Ken Porter and Piers Le Suer. Eastide Gallery, 388 Worcester St, Linwood BURWOOD PLAYGROUP Today, 9.30-11.30am Burwood Plunket is looking for more families to join their Thursday play group. Pack morning tea for the kids and let them play and interact with other children while enjoying a hot drink and some biscuits for yourselves. Plunket Burwood, 149 Burwood Rd. $2 per family WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING Friday, 6pm Join Maganui Stewart to have a go at playing West African hand drums with others. Improve coordination and enjoy the buzz of trying something new. Phillipstown School, 39 Nursery Rd. All ages, free entry SKATING ON THE PIER Friday, 5-9pm It’s back for another year. Head down to the New Brighton Pier, grab a pair of skates to use for the night free of charge, and glide or stumble your way around to music. There will also be hot chocolate with marshmallows and story time on at

the New Brighton library . For families, 5-7pm and then night skating 7-9pm. New Brighton Pier

Under 5’s Market, there will be lots on offer from new and second hand clothing, to toys, books and much more, all suitable for up to five-year-olds. If you’ve got some stuff you’d like to sell, get in touch with underfivesmarket@gmail.com for more information. Cashmere Club 50 Colombo St. Entry $2 SUPER SATURDAY STORYTIMES Saturday, 11-11.45am Take the young kids to the library for a fun story followed by arts and crafts activities for them to expand their knowledge and make something to take home. Shirley Library, 36 Marshland Rd. Free entry

PT IN THE PARK Saturday, 9-10am Wake up early and put your sports gear on for a 1hr workout session. Get hot, sweaty and fit as you work out in Hagley Park followed by a easy walk down to the cafe for a morning coffee. Hagley Park, Harper Ave and Carlton Corner end. Free entry UNDER 5’S MARKET Saturday, 10-12.30pm The Christchurch South Parents Centre is hosting its

CANTERBURY SHORTS Saturday, 7-9.30pm The first ever Canterbury Shorts event coincides with the diversity food markets on Saturday night with live music and entertainment starting off the show. The short films are from a range of film-makers from around the city, showcasing their talent through all kinds of genres. The films are suitable for a general audience so take a long a blanket and cushion and settle in to watch some short films. The Commons, 70

NEW BRIGHTON SEASIDE MARKET: Every Saturday, 10am-2pm, Brighton Mall. DIVERSITY FOOD MARKET: Saturday, 4-9pm. Sunday, 10-3pm, The Commons, 70 Kilmore St. Kilmore St CPIT PRESENTS: THE BE YOU PROJECT Saturday, 5-7pm The Be You Project are a group of creatives from the city using their gifts to share a beautiful message of being yourself. The exhibition is a creative arts showcase. Tickets to the event are: $5 pre-sale tickets and $7 door entry. The Aurora Centre for Performing Arts, 151 Greers Rd LIVE-TO-AIR Saturday, noon-1pm Take a look inside life behind a radio desk and listen to a range of free performances from Christchurch musicians broadcast live from the RDU98.5FM studio at Canterbury Museum in front of an audience. Live-to-Air allows you a sneak peak of how getting a performance on air happens. Canterbury Museum

RICCARTON: Every Sunday, 9am-2pm, Riccarton Park. OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET: Every Sunday, 9amnoon, Fifield Tce. SUMNER: Every Sunday, 10am-2pm, Sumner Esplanade. SHABBY CHIC MARKET DAY: Sunday, 11-3pm, 21 Connal St. SUMMER OF FUN Saturday, 4.30-10pm The night will include entertainment from a local high school rock band followed by pop up cinema showing The Flintstones so make sure you take a cushion and blanket and get cosy. Trousselot Park, Kaiapoi. Free entry MAINLAND BIG BAND Saturday, 7.30-11pm Join the Mainland Big Band on Saturday night at the Woolston Club to listen to that big band sound. Playing swing music from the 40s to hits from today. Enjoy dancing along to the music or just sit back and tap your foot as you listen. 43 Hargood St. Entry is $10 MCDONALD’S YOUTH DUATHLON Sunday, 9am This run and cycle event is held at South Hagley Park from beside the Netball Centre, for individuals aged seven to 15, with the emphasis more on participation than competition. The distances are: Seven to 10-year-olds run 1km, cycle 4km and run 500m. Eleven to 15-year-olds run 2km, cycle 8km and run 1km. South Hagley Park. Entry fee $15 MT PLEASANT SWAP MEET Sunday, 4-5pm Everyone is welcome to the swap meet and can bring whatever you have spare to share – bread, cakes, jams, pickles, chutneys, cheeses, beers and more made by your own fair hand; veges, herbs and fruit from your garden; eggs from your hens; yarns you wish to tell, or just come to share the company. The centre also has a book swap shelf, so help yourself. Mt Pleasant Community Centre

Thursday March 31 2016

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