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A group of observant pintsized firefighters and teachers from Avonhead’s Portobelo Preschool saved a house fire from spiralling out of control. Portobelo principal Sandy Radford said the children were outside playing when they noticed “wispy” smoke coming from the neighbouring household. The children were taken inside for safety reasons while the teachers called the Fire Service before they went to investigate the cause of the smoke. When Ms Radford went next door to investigate, she discovered the neighbours, who are parents of children at the pre-school, were not home, but the trellis had caught fire. “By the time I went next door to investigate the trellis

was full ablaze.” “I went next door and used their hose to keep the fire under control and another supervisor used our hose,” Ms Radford said. She said the fire was caused by hot ashes placed in a wheelie bin next to the trellis, the owners of the house were made aware of what happened. “If the children had not noticed the wispy smoke it could have been a lot worse,” Ms Radford said. The children were then moved to the parking lot just incase the fire spread to the pre-school, but by the time the Fire Service arrived, the fire had been extinguished. Ms Radford said that two fire trucks arrived at the scene and all of the children were very excited.

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GO GIRLS: A billboard outside of Villa Maria College acknowledges the achievements of two of their top sportswomen – Phoebe McCaughan (left), and Charlotte Worley. Phoebe, a year 12 student, was in the New Zealand under-17 road cycling team who went to Australia in May to compete in the Canberra Tour. Charlotte, a year 8 student, was in the New Zealand trampoline team who competed in the Australian championships in June. Sports director Catherine Ratclisse said the school always like to put their New Zealand representatives on the billboard. “It’s taken this long to get them up there because of the cycle we’ve had, but we always like to acknowledge our reps.” PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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Residents would like to see the same systems put in place for Lincoln University students. Lynette Hardie Wills of the Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents Association said that residents regularly saw students “absolutely legless”. She said that the problems had reduced in the past month, but she believed that was because of the season rather than any significant change. She hoped that the university could do something to address the “drinking culture” among students. “I think that while the students can do something to ensure that their planning of events with alcohol is better controlled, I also think the management of the university can do a lot to be involved with that.” Community board member Helen Broughton said she hoped to meet with Lincoln University vice-chancellor Andrew West this month. She hoped to see staff at the university specifically contacting flats that were causing the problems. Assistant vice-chancellor Sheelagh Matear said that staff were

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open to working with the community board, but would have to wait until they met to decide what forms that could take. She said that staff already exploring ways they could be more proactive in dealing with problems around parties, working with police and the students’ association at the university. “We have been meeting and actively rethinking how we might do this since the start of the year. The students’ association themselves are saying we need to be more proactive, we don’t want to wait until we have a negative situation that we need to respond to. “Nobody wants to feel in conflict with their community – that doesn’t benefit anyone.” She did not have figures on how many Lincoln students lived in Riccarton, but believed that the majority of second-year students lived in the city. Sergeant Stephen Jones of the Riccarton West Neighbourhood Policing Team said that police had very good relationships with the university staff and the students’ association, and the university had been very proactive in dealing with past issues.

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Writing books the result of Ten years ago Rosie Belton suffered a traumatic brain injury which pulled the curtains on her theatre career. But the Governors Bay resident has sprung back, with a new writing career and an appreciation of the little things in life. She speaks to Emma-Jane McLennan Rosie, tell me about your book, Wild Blackberries. How is that going? Well it’s still on the top 20 list for New Zealand. It’s going much better than I expected, it’s only been out for eight weeks or something. Margaret Mahy wrote the foreword for me, she was a great friend and encourager. She loved the book when it was being written, I wish I could show it to her now. It covers my travels since I was four-years-old, across 22 countries and also a lot about life in the harbour. There are lots of diary entries, and of course recipes. Wow, 22 countries, that is a lot of travel! Where are some of your favourite places to go? Yes, I’ve travelled a lot, for both mine and my husband’s work. I love the harbour, but my other great love is France. Another two really special places I’ve been to are Antanarivo in Madagascar, and Tromso in northern Norway. When I went to Madagascar my grandchildren could only think of the film! (Laughing) I was the guest of one of the ministers of parliament there because of my work, so I was treated to a very privileged

visit. One of the highlights was a trip to the forest, it was just full of lemurs. It was also interesting because Russia had taken over the country, so all of the place names and children’s names were Russian. And the people were all very poor, but very happy. Then there was Tromso, a little town in northern Norway, almost as far north as you can get before the North Pole. I was there for a theatre conference as I was the New Zealand representative for young people’s theatre. It was an especially interesting place. I went in mid-summer but there was still snow in patches, and the trees were all getting ready to unfurl. And of course it was light 24 hours a day. You could actually see the sun going around, which was really weird. People don’t sleep much there, they were playing up on the hills. Of course there are 52 days of total light and 52 of total

dark a year. I always wrote a lot while I was travelling, diary entries and the like. Some of those were used in Wild Blackberries. It sounds wonderful! Was that your first book? No, my first book was called Just a Bang on the Head. That was about when my life changed. I started writing after a brain injury which required surgery. I couldn’t drive for five years and I had to completely start over. Tell me a little more about your brain injury – how did that happen? Well, I fell over at a wedding and hit my head. I had to have two surgeries just for survival. My recovery was very slow, and I am so fortunate to be as good as I am. I think I am so lucky to live in such a lovely environment, it was so important to my recovery. How did your injury affect your life? I can’t go back into the film industry because of the pace of it. It really just slowed me up, like when I was in hospital I had a bunch of tulips by my bed. They used to open and close with the sunshine, and I would just watch them for hours. I was always so busy, I never would have done that. Because I couldn’t do my usual job, I started writing for therapy. Then when the first book was well received I kept going. The only thing I have been able to continue is a series of classes I run for fifth-year doctors. I get them in the last three months

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Bus stop move Angry cyclist to be fast-tracked attacks motorist BY FIONA THOMAS

Two bus stops outside Burnside High School could be moved by the end of the year “before someone gets knocked down and killed”. The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board on Monday fasttracked the decision to move the Greers Rd bus stops to outside Jellie Park, in a bid to tackle urgent safety issues caused by their position outside and opposite the school. The decision will now come before the city council. City councillor Raf Manji said he was fairly confident the decision to move the stops would pass. “We would prefer to do it now, before someone gets knocked down and killed,” he said. In February, two year 9 Burnside High School students were hit by a car while walking along the footpath outside the school. The bus stop shift would give more space for buses to park, increasing visibility for pedestrians and cars. Currently, people were crossing the road dangerously because they could not see oncoming vehicles when buses were parked outside the school. The board also requested that city council staff investigate a signalised crossing near the boundary of Jellie Park and Cottesmore Close.

Community board deputy chairman David Cartwright said with the current set-up, a fatal accident “wasn’t a case of if, but when”. “Those two girls getting knocked down really did highlight it for everyone,” he said. “It was very lucky those girls weren’t killed, we’ve got to put this up the front of the agenda.” He said the stops could be moved by the end of this year. Following the accident, Sergeant Nigel Price was tasked with assessing the road outside the school and found it to be “chaotic”. “We have had accidents there in the past and I don’t want to see them repeated,” he said. Sergeant Price’s recommendations included moving the bus stops north toward Jellie Park and installing a “proper crossing” to let students from both Burnside High School and the opposite Christ The King School get from the bus to the

school gate safely. “The sooner we act, the sooner we fix the problem and the sooner the chance is lowered of someone being hit or killed, it’s simple mathematics,” he said. Last Monday, Burnside High School representatives presented a letter and deputation to the community board signed by deputy chairman of the school’s board of trustees, Charles Breurkes, deputy principal Tim Grocott and Christ The King School principal Mike Bonisch. The letter asked for the board’s support in urgently moving the bus stops and installing a signalised crossing. “The problem with the bus stops where they currently are is they block traffic,” Mr Grocott told the Nor’West News. “When the kids are exiting the bus, they are just walking straight across the road, lots of kids just streaming across the road, not on a pedestrian crossing.” The letter addressed problems of pedestrians and vehicles having limited visibility at the site, creating dangerous risk when crossing the road at peak times.

BY BARRY CLARKE An angry cyclist attacked a motorist in Fendalton – and now police are trying to find him. The victim, aged 56, was punched several times in the head after words were exchanged on Glandovey Rd, near the railway crossing between Heaton St and Idris Rd. Police were called but the cyclist, a large man in his 30s or 40s, wearing lycra pants and a plain blue training shirt, had disappeared. The victim told the Nor’West News the cyclist went berserk. The cyclist had cut across him as he was driving, forcing him to swerve. The cyclist then punched his car. “I pulled over and said: ‘You clown, what do you think you’re doing?’ “He dropped his bike and ran at me, swearing and carrying on,” he said. The motorist, who declined to be named, was going to pick up his grandchildren for brunch. The incident happened just after 9am on Sunday, June 22. As the cyclist advanced on him, the motorist began to look away, not expecting to be attacked. “As I turned around he clocked

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An investigation may be held into whether rubbish from a Yaldhurst quarry has contaminated drinking water. The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board has requested that the city council investigate after concerns from Yaldhurst residents. The rubbish pile is at a quarry on Old West Coast Rd. Residents are concerned that building materials at the site could contain toxins including lead and asbestos. Yaldhurst Rural Residents Association chairman Bob Cross said he was concerned that any toxins in the pile could leech into aquifers under the site. “This area sits over the recharge zone which is supplying drinking water to the city, so we’re very con-

cerned about what’s going into it.” He did not know if the company was monitoring the contents of the pile. Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board deputy chairman David Cartwright said that he went out to the site with members of the residents association to see the site for himself. He estimated that the pile included about 1000 truckloads of industrial and building materials as well as dirt and rubble. He said that the allegations were unproven, but staff were taking them seriously. Consent for the pile was granted under the Canterbury Earthquake (Resource Management Act Permitted Activities) Order 2011, which allows the city council to fast-track activities which benefit earthquake recovery but do not comply with city and district plans.

The community board requested that city council staff investigate several other issues around quarry sites in the area, including the numbers of heavy vehicles on the roads and mud and dust problems on the roads and roadsides. Yaldhurst residents also approached the Riccarton-Wigram Community Board with their concerns. Community board member Helen Broughton said that the board would continue to work with residents to resolve the issues. She said that issues around quarry developments had been raised before the earthquakes, and had been promised a city council review of the development plans for the area. City council staff will report back to both community boards on their findings.

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A Hornby kohanga reo is struggling with declining enrolment numbers after what they say is an exodus of Maori-speaking families from the area. Just 13 children are currently enrolled at Te Horomako O Te Hurhuru Kohanga Reo, down from about 30 before the earthquakes. Kohanga reo chairwoman Tif-

fany Switalla said that many families had left the area immediately after the earthquakes because of damage to their homes, or to be with family. She said that rising rental prices in the area meant that many of them were not able to return, and it had “split the community”. “Our kohanga reo are run by family members, so families can be a lot more involved in kohanga

reo than in a standard early childhood centre. Our families are very, very valuable to us.” Hornby Salvation Army centre team leader Jocelyn Smith said that staff had seen the same trends in their work in the area. She said that she had no solid data on numbers of low income families leaving the area, but it was a trend that staff had noticed.

BY PAUL MCDONALD The police need your help to identify these stolen items found following a burglary in Casebrook. Police have arrested the suspected 22-year-old male after a stolen vehicle was found in Casebrook with items believed to be stolen between Casebrook and Cashmere on June 9, 7am to 9pm. The items have not been reported as stolen and were not connected to the burglary in Casebrook, but it is believed they were stolen and identification may help to return the items to their rightful owners. Constable Amy Brazier said the stolen goods were most likely taken from an open garage before the suspect was caught. “People might not know they are missing yet, hopefully someone will recognise them when they see the photos.” Constable Brazier said the wallet was empty when it was found

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front of the dinghy was soaked. ROWNING. Someone at the rear of the boat Confined spaces. kindly handed me a Darkness. dive mask so Swimming under I could see vaguely through the obstructions, spray. unsure where — or whether What I saw was an island that — you’ll emerge. visit to Sawa-i-Lau wasn’t like the Aothers. pushes several basic The rest ofCaves thebuttons. Yasawas are rollfear I’m okay with darkness ing, grass-covered and volcanic; andatight spaces, butoddity, the mere Sawa-i-Lau is limestone thought of swimming bare, black and slightly ominous, underwater from one cave to anothersharply is enoughfrom to trigger with cliffs rising thea cold sweat. sea. So it was with some trepidation that I boardedon a We were delivered dripping dinghy bound forinevitable the caves, to a beach and, after the hidden within a small, rocky safety briefing, pointed in ofthe island in the north Fiji’s Islands.staircase direction of Yasawa a concrete Thirteen of us piled into a snaking around the rocks to a 5m aluminium dinghy withof sixthe lifejackets. door set intoequipped the side island. It turned out the boat Once my eyes adjusted to trip thewas half the adventure. dim light I saw“They another of told meflight only four people were our steps descending intocoming,” a watery driver grumbled as he coaxed cave. the outboard into life and reLeaving everything my togs arranged the but passengers. We followed a string of a and mask behind I jumped into islands, their grassy spines surreal world. broken by towers of solid and Sawa-i-Lau skirted a series of The waterlava, inside shallow reefs. Caves is constantly replenished by I wondered why our driver unseen passages to thealong sea.soThe was chugging slowly until another roof soars 15m above boat the crunched water to a halt on a reef. like a cathedralOnce vault — onewater limewe hit open oureven driverlooks found the throttle. stone outcrop like a also found a swell. pulpit — andHelight filters through Within minutes everyone an opening in thefront roof, framing a in the of the dinghy was soaked. of sky. tree-lined square

MAGICAL: Sunlight filters into Fiji’s Sawa-i-Lau Caves. The real buzz, however, comes I contemplated quietly sneaking from visiting the next cavern. The back to the boat. But how would catch is that it’s connected to the I answer the inevitable questions first only by an underwater pasabout the caves? And would I resage. proach myself forever for being a How would I know I wasn’t chicken? Luckily, a guide had staCave of legends going to bump into someone tioned himself at the entrance to squeezing through the with other way? Sawa-i-Lau Caves are riddled legends. One the passage. He was friendly, as all How would when to his beloved Fijians seem to be, but probably tells the story ofIaknow young chief who hid in the caveAnd after her family threatened marry unsympathetic to a grown man’s surface? how could I betosure her off to a rival chief. He would swim into the there wasday airwith onfood theforother hiddenreally cavern each her, until theywhimperings. He told me to swim could escape together to the safety of another towards the light — straining my side? island. Another legend claims the caves are home

Someone at the rear of the to a 10-headed ancient Fijian god known as Ulutini. boat kindly handed me a dive A more modern tale, the 1980 movie The Blue mask so I could see vaguely Lagoon starring Brooke Shields, was partly filmed through the spray. inside the caves. What I saw was an island that wasn’t like the others. The rest of the Yasawas MAGICAL: Sunlight filters into the first cave through an opening in its cathedral-like ceiling (above); The are rolling, grass-covered and cave is reached via a flight of steps and a door set into the side of the island (right). PHOTOS/PETER DE GRAAF volcanic; Sawa-i-Lau is a limestone oddity, bare, black and slightly ominous, with limestone outcrop even looks I contemplated quietly top of my head and pushed cliffs rising sharply from the like a pulpit — and light filters sneaking back to the boat. But me underwater. When I sea. through an opening in the how would I answer the popped up moments later We were delivered roof, framing a tree-lined inevitable questions about the another hand grasped the top dripping on to a beach and, square of sky. caves? And would I reproach of my head to stop me hitting after the inevitable real buzz, however, myself forever for being a the roof of a low passage. Need some time safety out these coldThe winter days? Riverview Lounge, Kaiapoi Club, briefing, pointed in the comes from visiting the next chicken? After a few strokes I was Delight senses and rejuvenate your directionyour of a concrete cavern. The catch is that it’s Luckily,113 a guide had Quay in another cave. Raven soul, indulge inaround our beautiful Chocolate staircase snaking the connected to the first only by stationed himself at the This one was entirely Guest Artist: Mary Kelleher rocks toFull a door set into the an underwater passage. entrance to the passage. He dark but from the occasional Dream Body Massage. side of the island. How would I know I wasn’t was friendly, asDonation all Fijians on Entry torch beam I could see the Gold Coin Once my eyes adjusted to AVAILABLE going to bump into someone seem to be, but probably chamber was almost as large LIMITED SPACES www.kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz the dim lightBOOK I saw another squeezing through the other unsympathetic to a grown as the last but with a much ONE TODAY flight of steps descending into way? How would I know when man’s whimperings. lower ceiling. a watery cave. to surface? And how could I He told me to swim It was an extraordinary Gift Vouchers Available Leavingfor everything but my special be sure there really was air on towards the light — straining feeling to float in darkness that someone togs and mask behind I the other side? my eyes I could see a feeble inside an island, cut off from jumped into a surreal world. The waiver I’d been glow which looked to be the outside world. schools The water inside Sawa-iordered to sign didn’t make several miles away — and I was wondering how art exhibition Lau Caves is constantly me feel any better. It detailed Bowden askedEnvironmental if I was ready. fresh air entered the cave Resource“Yes,” Management Consultants replenished by unseen several unpleasant ways of I said, meaning when I saw a faint glimmer in passages to the sea. The roof dying or being maimed, and “No.” the distance. Swimming Unit 5-35 Riccarton Ph 348 0252 soars 15m above the water Road.made it clear I’d forfeited all Without further ceremony towards it I found a passage likebe.pampered@riccartonbeauty.co.nz a cathedral vault — one rights to legal recompense. he placed a firm hand on the leading to a beautiful third

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Loneliness adds to misery Thoughts of suicide among people with Asperger’s syndrome are found to be avoidably high ADULTS with Asperger’s syndrome — a type of autism — are nine times more likely to experience suicidal thoughts than members of the general population, a study in the UK has found. Scientists at a Cambridge clinic surveyed 374 individuals diagnosed with the developmental disorder between 2004 and 2013. They found that two-thirds had contemplated suicide and a third had planned or attempted suicide. Suicidal thoughts and behaviour are significantly more common in those Asperger’s adults who have a history of depression. Lead scientist Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, from the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University in the United Kingdom, says: “Adults with Asperger’s syndrome often suffer with secondary depression due to social isolation, loneliness, social exclusion, lack of community services, under-achievement and

but without delayed language development or intellectual disability. In the UK, about 700,000 people — about one in 100—has an autism spectrum condition. The new findings are published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry. “This important study highlights the struggles that too many people with autism, including Asperger’s syndrome, unnecessarily face,” says Carol Povey, director of Britain’s National Autistic Society’s Centre for Autism. “The communication and interaction difficulties people on the autism spectrum experience can make them particularly vulnerable to social isolation, which in turn can lead to mental health issues and suicidal thoughts,” says Povey. “Two-thirds of adults with autism and Asperger’s syndrome in a recent NAS survey told us they have felt depressed because of loneliness. “With the right support, people with the condition can play an active part in their communities and have perfectly good mental health — just like anybody else. “Mental health issues should be taken seriously in people with autism and not seen as an inevitable part of the condition,” she says. — AAP

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Learning music in 2014 Substantial earthquake discounts available for new enrolments in Semester 2 Would you like to learn an instrument, play or sing in an ensemble or improve your theory? Whether you are 2 or 92, the Christchurch School of Music has a programme that will work for you. In Semester 2 2014 we are offering tuition in a wide range of instruments, including voice, opportunities for playing in a great variety of ensembles, fun and interactive foundation programmes for young children and opportunities for classes in theory and aural perception. Fostering a lifelong love of music in a challenging and fun environment.

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nformation and communication technology consistently tops lists of the most in-demand and well-paid jobs. With demand at such a peak, the ICT industry is encouraging women to train for what has traditionally been a maledominated field. Ana Connor, eCommerce Manager for Foodstuffs, says a career in ICT offers a lot of scope for ongoing learning and career

development, regardless of the type of role you start out in. “There are many disciplines, and the type of work varies a lot depending on your own interests and aptitude. The work is wellpaid, the hours can be flexible and skilled staff are always in demand,” she says. CPIT’s female ICT students are already embracing the growing movement, banding together to found a “Tech Girls” group on campus.

To make getting into ICT even easier for all students, CPIT is offering discounted Certificate and Diploma fees and six scholarships for Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology students who begin their studies in semester 2 this year. The scholarships cover the first year of tuition fees. To find out more, phone 0800 242 476 or see www.cpit.ac.nz.

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“I love that we go out on placement - getting experience in an early childhood centre and learning from that environment. We have fun while learning and the polytechnic is an awesome environment to learn in.” The Advanced Diploma programme has been the best programme of study for Anne. “Everyone I have met has been helpful, especially the tutors. I have met some students when I attended a block class and now I follow their progress via the magic of the workroom, TLC’s online student forum.” To enquire, call us on 0800 278 769, or email us at admissions@tlc.ac.nz.

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Christchurch Academy qualification in Pharmacy Assistant Level 3 can open a lot of doors. “Many of our graduates go on to train with us to be dispensary technicians; others find work in the retail side of pharmacy. Some even have the opportunity to become managers,” says tutor Barbara Colville. “That’s because the course covers everything from human anatomy and overthe-counter medicines to photography and cosmetology. And there’s a strong emphasis on customer service too.” Seventeen-year-old Jaimee hopes that

the qualification will lead her to a career running a beauty counter in a pharmacy. She left Middleton Grange School last year with NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and an Excellence endorsement in Art at level 1, and thanks to the careers team there found out about the academy. She knew she wanted to have a job that would let her help people and she has “always loved going into pharmacies as they are really friendly environments - it inspired me to do this course”. As well as the theory, Jaimee does one day a week of work experience at a pharmacy, which has helped her to build her confidence and meet new people. And best of

all, because she qualifies for Youth Guarantee, the course is free for her. Colville is certain that when she graduates later this year, Jaimee will be more than ready to take her first steps towards achieving her dream.

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to make the information more relevant to students. Practical activities and assessments are required to be completed over the course of study, and all classes are run during weekday evenings and weekends. All programme material is offered for free online and there is also the option of purchasing printed copies for a fee. The minimum age is 18 years and there are no minimum qualification requirements for mature students aged 20 years and above. This fully subsidised programme is an opportunity not to be missed. Spaces are limited, so enrol now for an August 2014 start. For further information, phone Bas on 021 1001 988 or email bas@hort.ac.nz.

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The question of who takes responsibility for managing financial affairs and setting goals and priorities in a relationship is one that has a number of different solutions. The start of a relationship can mean a loss of financial independence that is difficult to adapt to. As a result, some couples choose to split bills in half rather than having a joint account. Financial independence is maintained with this arrangement, but money management becomes complicated, inefficient and time-consuming. In some relationships, one partner takes prime responsibility for managing money, occasionally to the extent that the other partner has little information on the overall ed to otherfinancial countries.situation. Managing money jointly is desirable but can lead conservative, balanced or to growth. adopt an asset conflictThen where partners have allocation, and stick to attitudes it — different values and chopping changing will only towards and money.

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and take into account the different attitudes and values of each partner. • Specific responsibilities for sharing money management tasks should be clearly defined so that joint responsibility Without good The question of who takes responsibility for managing doesn’t become ‘‘no one’s communication, joint financial affairscan andlead setting responsibility’’. management to and priorities in a • There should be full agoals situation where neither relationship is one that has a partner is different ensuringsolutions. money is disclosure of all financial number of information to each partner, managed effectively or where The start of a relationship can meanpartner a loss of is financial regardless of who has taken each competing independence difficult with the otherthat foristhe use to responsibility. As with any adapt to. for their own aspect of a relationship, of money As a result, some couples priorities. choose to split bills in half rather managing money is something that requires Here are some tips than having a jointuseful account. an understanding of each for Financial managing money as ais independence maintained with this other’s needs and good couple: arrangement, but money communication. • Each partner in a management becomes relationship should have complicated, inefficient and access to an agreed amount time-consuming. In some • Liz Koh is an authorised of money for one which he ortakes financial adviser. The relationships, partner prime responsibility for to the she is not accountable advice given here is managing occasionally other, so asmoney, to have a degree general and does not to the extent that the other of financial independence. partner has little information on constitute specific advice • Simple money situation. to any person. A disclosure the overall financial management systems are is Managing money jointly statement can be obtained usually more effective desirable but can lead tothan conflict free by phoning 0800 273 where partners have different complicated systems. 847. For free e-books, see values andand attitudes towards • Goals priorities www.moneymax.co.nz and money. Without good should be agreed jointly www.moneymaxcoach.com communication, joint

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A GARDEN TIDY UP? Rose & fruit tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440 GARDENING - DO IT 4 U GARDENING Yvonne and Mark would like to do your Lawns, Gardening, Trim your Shrubs & Hedges, Pruning, Landscaping, incl all property maintenance, Clean up your section and remove rubbish, For free quotes, ph Yvonne 03 3370447 or 027 289-9565

QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST AUSTRALIA Resort, Ocean Views, Balconies, Self Contained, 1 or 2 B/R Ensuite, Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna, Free Internet, Shops, Restaurants, Tennis, Surf Club & Patrolled Beach, Public Transport at door. Ask for our SEASONAL SPECIALS. Phone 61 7 544-35011 Email: reception@mandolin.com.au www.mandolin.com.au

Health & Beauty HAIRDRESSER MOBILE mature, qualified, avail for perms, sets & cuts, in the comfort of your own home, ph 03 352-8208

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CARPENTER - HANDYMAN Small Job Specialists, Carpentry, Repairs, Decking & Maintenance, 40 years experience, no job too small, Ph Warren 03 322-1103 or 027 6978541 CARRIER LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069 CARPET CLEANING and free deodorising, 3 rooms & hallway from $59, over 20 yrs experience ph 027 2202256 or 03 354-6738

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DUMP SHUTTLE

Phone 0800 JUNKMAN (0800 586 5626) *Minimum charge $20. Dump fees additional

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Ph. R.M. Solutions 021 02866981 for a free quote.

FENCING New or Repairs, Paling, Wire, Post & Rail, Netting Hamish 027 517 8040 FENCE PAINTING/STAINING Quality at a reasonable price. Free quotes. Phone Warren today on 980-1676 or 027 2014713 FURNITURE REMOVALS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313

The Pierview Restaurant in the New Brighton Club is open from 5.30pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Bookings recommended.

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Replace, repair or new. We are a local company with over 10 yrs exp. We also operate a digger for all other earthworks.

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FREE Quotes Professional, friendly Service Always Ph. 03 329 4806 or 027 827 0505

Free Quotes Professional, personalised service. Regular & one-offs. Fixed price.

Ph: 377-5814 For all your property and cleaning requirements Trained, insured & security screened owner/operators Multi-award winning systems & Franchises Franchises Available www.fviphomeservices.co.nz HEATPUMPS Full service including pressure test $60. Affordable electrical services, wiring alterations & repairs. Ph 326 4992 or 0274 329755. HEATPUMP INSTALLER Qualified heatpump installer. For Sale and Installations call Blair 3777393

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Cracked tiles? Dirty grout? Old or mouldy silicon? Steve Ph 03 337 1358 Brett Ph 03 358 5105 / 027 746 7632 www.groutpro.co.nz

PHONE ORDERS WELCOME 341 6700

10a Yaldhurst Rd 341 6700

Conditions apply: based on back to back installation. Limited supplies.

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All our meals are served with fresh crisp salad, hommus and three delicious sauces - tomato, chilli, and yoghurt

377 9986 / 027 357 8724

COMPUTER CUT LETTERING to suit motor vehicles, boats, caravans etc. Corflute signs. I specialise in footpath signs. Ph Paul 0274 326 953

GREAT VALUE COMBO DEALS

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CHIMNEY CLEANING Abel & Prestige Chimney Cleaning (2009) Ltd. Professional, Guaranteed Service. Free Phone 0800 661-244

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LANDSCAPING Garden tidy ups, tree felling, landscaping, readylawns, paving, retaining walls, flower planting and more. Free quotes to transform your section. Professional and on time. Ph Brothers landscape, 021 0456296

PLUMbER ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274350-231

PAINTER Top quality work, interior/ exterior, pensioners discount, free quotes, 30 years experience, I stand by Canterbury, ph Wayne your friendly painter 03 385-4348 or 027 274-3541

PLUMbER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 9607673 or 021 112-3492

PAINTER READY TO START All painting requirements and rimu wood finishes. Ph Peter 944-5209 or 027 4949 671

PLUMbER / GASFITTER Now avail for new & existing housing, motels, commercial. Repairs, maintenance, gas conversations & rural works. Ph Mike Cairns 021 132 8929 or 326-7949

PAINTER/DECORATOR 15 yrs experience,no job too small.Excellent workmanship. Ph Dion 021 0717044

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE professional friendly service, interior/exterior, free quotes, ph Dave 027 334 4125

PAINTER AVAILAbLE All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 PLASTERER - GIb STOPPING Small job specialty. 30 years experience. Ring 0800 387-369 PLASTERER SOLID both ext & int work, Scottish Tradesman with over 30 yrs experience, FREE Quotes, ph Donald 354-5153 or 021 02326186 PLUMbER For prompt service for all plumbing. maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364-7080 or 027-438-3943 PLUMbING For all your plumbing requirements. Local, friendly and reliable staff. Est. 30yrs. Ph Mark Whitehead 379-0711, 027 230-4368 or a/h 326-6792

ROOFING Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email johnmill@ihug. co.nz SPOUTING CLEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 STONEMASON, bRICK & bLOCKLAYER Earthquake Repairs, Grind Out & Repoint, River/ Oamaru stone, Schist, Volcanic Rock, Paving, all Alterations new & old, Quality Workmanship, visit www.featureworks. co.nz or ph 027 601-3145 or 03 322-9959

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TILING Quality jobs done on time. All aspects of tiling, waterproofing. Certified Reg Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027 334 4125

WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bedroom single storey house, from $45 outside, from $65 inside and out. Ph Allan 9440979 or 027 274-3504

TREE WORK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removal, reas rates. Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759

WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $35. Both $60. Phone Trevor 3442170

T.V. SERVICE CENTRE Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD, aerial installations and kitsets 301 Brougham Street, ph 03 379 1400

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UPHOLSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448 UPHOLSTERY Craftsman, 35 years experience, Bishopdale area ph 022 070 3045 VIDEO CLEANING Video heads cleaned in your own home - $40, VCR, DVD & TV tuning or installation - $40 also Tape to DVD conversions, Grahams Video Service ph 03 338-1655 WATERbLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz

Ballet Come dance at Julie Gallie School of Dance, learn the new Royal Academy of Dance, ballet syllabus, St Johns Church Cotswold Ave Mon & Wed, Ph Julie 351-2100 PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377

Wanted To Buy AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 377-6672 A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines.Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

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NZ BEATLES TRIBUTE SHOW Tickets $20

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The Christchurch Pops Choir is hoping to warm up winter for people by performing two concerts of fun and funky music, according to the choir's Artistic Director Luke Di Somma. The concert titled 'Get Your Groove On' features well known popular music from performers such as Lady Gaga, Adele,The Jackson 5, Elton John, and Dave Dobbyn. "The 60-strong choir will be performing an eclectic mix of great music that everyone knows and loves," Mr Di Somma said. Thrown into the mix of pop music through the decades, the choir's repertoire also includes some gospel music and a couple of Broadway show tunes. "The Pops Choir is unique because of the range of music we sing and the energy and exciting way we sing it," Mr Di Somma said. The choir was formed in 2011 and this is their second stand-alone concert, though

they have performed in numerous corporate and charity gigs. Mr Di Somma said Pops Choir performances have been as varied as their repertoire, from performing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at the CBS Arena, to flashmob appearances around the city. "The choir has morphed from a group of transitional singers to an established musical group. Wherever we perform, we aim to sing with style and excellence." The Christchurch Pops Choir will perform their concert 'Get Your Groove On' at St Margaret's College (Charles Luney) Auditorium on Sunday July 13 at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are available through The Court Theatre.

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