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Ward boundary changes may impact communities BY BRIDGET RUTHERFORD

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City council plans to review ward boundaries may have a huge impact for residents in the Western News area. The representation review will determine how communities will be represented by community boards and the city council, along with a review of the ward boundaries. Changes will be decided for the 2016 local body elections. Riccarton-Wigram Community

Board deputy chairwoman Helen Broughton said the review would be very interesting. She said the population of each ward could only be 10 per cent above or below other wards and the Riccarton-Wigram ward has had a 25 per cent increase in population since the last review. “We do have to lose a sizeable chunk of our ward.” Mrs Broughton said areas of interest would be Halswell and Westmorland because they had question

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•From page 1 The students, from Peking University, Adelaide University, Universitats Padjadjaran in Indonesia and Canterbury University talked to a wide range of residents from groups that did not usually take part in council consultations. They then presented their findings to a joint council and university briefing. They reported on how ethnic minorities, migrants, the elderly, disabled and young people define their communities. Their reports threw up a wide range of issues affecting residents and offered a number of suggestions for how to better connect with the groups they engaged with. The representation review looks at whether residents have fair and effective representation at council and is carried out every six years. Comments from the residents will help inform possible new ward boundaries. Later this year, the city council will ask the public to comment formally on its proposed new ward boundaries, elected member numbers and community boards and membership.

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Key opens big Hornby distribution centre Prime Minster John Key visited Hornby last week to open Foodstuffs South Island’s new distribution centre. Mr Key was given a tour of the new complex and tried his hand at operating a forklift. The new centre connects to the existing ambient warehouse. Supply chain general manager John Mullins said it will be servicing 300 New World, Pak ’N Save, Four Square and On the Spot stores throughout the South Island. “From as far afield as Collingwood and Stewart Island the distribution network sees 200 trucks leave the distribution centre every day and travel a massive six million kilometres around the country each year.” He said across the new ambient section of the site, 400 staff will distribute more than 450,000 cartons of product out to supermarkets every day. “The temperature-controlled warehouse adds another 210,000 cartons each week, with the total number of cartons distributed rising to as many as one million at busy times such as Christmas and Easter. No easy feat by any means.”

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Aviation, broadcasting big part Christchurch man Peter Clements has a colourful history in aviation and broadcasting, and has just released his fourth novel. Reporter Bridget Rutherford chats to him about his new book, his different professions and what it was like to be a pilot. So Peter, can you tell me a bit about yourself? Well I was born in the United Kingdom in Devon, and I have lived in the UK, Canada, Germany and the Middle East. I spent three years in the Middle East, I was part of the British Intelligence and that’s all I can say about that. I spent my first five years in Canada as a child and then went back to Canada in 1963 and trained to be a pilot. We moved to New Zealand and lived in Auckland for a year in 1966 before moving down to Christchurch where I was with Mount Cook Airlines for almost 30 years. While I was at Mount Cook flying I worked in television and radio. I was a presenter for South Pacific Television. Then

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of author’s life They require quite a lot of research, that’s the part I like most. Two of them are readily available at the Christchurch Library. The first and second are both based in the Middle East and my third is about the history of modern Israel set from 1948 to the future. All of my novels are based in different eras and countries. My next book is going to be based in Northern Africa. It takes about two years to write a book so I can’t tell you what it’s called or what the plot is. People always ask ‘how do you go about writing it?’ I have a rough idea but the novel takes over. It’s a strange phenomena and I have no idea where it’s going. I’ve tried planning the chapters, but it doesn’t work out that way. Do you have a special place or time where you like to write? I don’t give it the priority that I should between the garden and other things. I have an office downstairs where I write and I get down to it after lunch. I’m going to be much more diligent with my writing, that is my New Year’s resolution. What are some of your hobbies? I enjoy reading and writing. Keeping up with my family although some of them live in Australia, and working on the house and garden. I did have Dove Film Productions Ltd that closed recently which took up a lot of my time. We made flight safety videos and were contracted by the Civil Aviation Authority to turn these out. We made about two or three

a year and made more than 40 of these. They were shown in aero clubs and flying schools. They were made on a shoestring and everyone had an interest in flight safety. I wrote the scripts and was the producer, director and presenter. It took about a week to make the film but about two weeks to write the script. How did you get into broadcasting? I worked in British broadcasting, but there was only the BBC in the UK. So I went to Canada to go into broadcasting but went into aviation instead. When I came down to New Zealand, I worked for television and got a job in Freetime, then the National Film Unit, TVNZ and then radio. My time in TV was mainly doing Freetime and I fronted a couple of agricultural shows. Why did you go into aviation? Most people who go into aviation have always wanted to do it, but I didn’t. I was brought up on an airfield, we were living in Germany at the time and I had spitfires outside my bedroom window but it didn’t interest me at all. Broadcasting alluded me. Have you completed any study? I have an honours degree in political science from Canterbury University. After that, in 1997, I went back to Canada to the Lester B Pearson Canadian International Peace Keeping Training Centre. It was a postgraduate course for six intense weeks. We spent five days in New York at the peace keeping centre and then went to Haiti.

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New netball club formed BY KYLE KNOWLES

When the Saints go marching in. That will be the cry from the supporters of Hearts Saint Peters Netball Club after Hearts and St Peters have officially amalgamated and are to be known simply as the Saints. President of the club Sarah Heath said it was a positive for both clubs and bodes well for success both on and off the court. “It’s just amazing. A lot of the girls at St Peters and Hearts didn’t want to see the clubs go, so going forward we are able to promote it as a coming out of tough times and build this new club on the basis of the old clubs.”

Both clubs found themselves in the position of falling players, due to seniors moving away and high schools in the area playing the same league on a Saturday. Heath said joining the two worked well in terms of the make-up of teams, both clubs brought to the new one. She said Hearts had stronger senior and premier teams while St Peters had a good junior base and with the two joined it would create a great pathway for young netballers to play top level netball in Christchurch. Both clubs were facing the same challenges and decided to join players and resources

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to ensure the 50-year history of both clubs survived. Heath said the new name was something that had to be in touch with the to original clubs and Saints would be a fitting name. The club will play in a predominantly navy strip with a pink logo. Trial dates for club premier and senior one and two grades are February 28 and March 1 from 9.30am to noon at the Hagley Park netball courts. Registrations will be held beforehand at 9am. Second grade trials are on March 7 and 8 at Hagley Park, between 2-4pm with registrations at 1.30pm.

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Pupils prep for event The beginning of the new school year has kicked off swimmingly for St Michael’s Church pupils. Last week saw the pupils involved with intense swimming lessons in the lead up to the school’s annual swimming sports event.

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TALENT: Musician Bradley Wood will be one of three competing in the 48th National Concerto finals in The Aurora Centre next month. finalist in the inaugural Wallace National Piano Competition.

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DO YOU HAVE A RECIPE FOR SOUP? WHOLEZUCCHINI FISH IN CHILLI

Saute 250g chopped onion in BEAN SAUCE butter, then 250g Serve on25g a platter. Useadd chopandthe diced potato sticks topeeled remove flesh from followed by 500g roughlyboth sides. chopped zucchini.

1 whole (about 650g) white fish e.g. snapper, tarakihi, scaled and cleaned 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp chilli bean sauce (toban djan) 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine ¼ cup canola oil 1 tbsp each: diced garlic, grated root gingerStir-fry a few minutes ½ cup fish orthen chicken more, add 1 stock tsp salt

and 2 cups chicken stock. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stir in 1 cup milk and blend until smooth. Add more salt if necessary plus freshly ground black pepper and 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives and thyme. Reheat gently, sprinkling individual serves with grated cheddar.

WHY DO SO MANY DISHES CALL FOR AN ONION COOKED IN BUTTER BEFORE THE MAIN COOKING? For flavour. Some recipes suggest cooking until tender but not brown, others go on until the

onions are golden or caramelised. Either way it’s worth it if you enjoy tasty food. You can cut the amount of fat used by covering the pot while your onion cooks — the lid collects moisture that would normally evaporate, and by returning this to the onion, it avoids burning. If you have a food question email Glenys at glenyswoollard@clear.net.nz

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alcoholic of to choice in aand slow cooker. SLOW-COOKED CHINESE packet ‘‘chips’’drink we tend think and it is the salty tang ofPlace the chips especially complementary Meanwhile, of fatty, salty occasional treats. with LAMB SHANKS the sweetness of the icecream iscombine sugar and 6 But I was recently pleasantly a taste treat. tablespoons of water in a mediumspicy meals. Shaoxing cooking wine is prepared surprised to discover a moreish The potato issized certainly Wines with floral notes— such saucepan. Stir over medium from fermented rice and availrange of proper chips — 100 per common and a staple worldwide. as riesling and gewurztraminer— heat until sugar is dissolved. Simable at selected supermarkets and cent natural, gluten-free, GMOThey are cheap, hardy and easy often balance Asian flavours. I Asian food stores. free and hand-cooked in highto grow, and aremer, high without in starch,stirring until a pale enjoy the non-alcoholic toffeeThey colour oleic sunflower oil. Ned and soda Hopt protein and vitamins. areis achieved. Remove Mina Smith, thefood. expatriate also versatile. all love the with Asian It comes in four from heat. 4 large meaty lamb shanks, about We American couple who runand the herb, watraditional potato favourites but cooking wine and flavours: Elderberry Add soy sauce, 1.7kg family-style Proper Crisps this week I’m serving up termelon and mint, salted lychee 2 cups of water. The sugar mixture ½ cup sugar operation in Nelson, branded something funky — potatoes and pear and basil. set. Stir over medium heat un& ½love cups water their delights ‘‘crisps’’ to different.4I just them with icecream, inwill chocolate These them are all terrific for and til itand is in melted. Add garlic, ginger, ¾ cup soy sauce distinguish from mass-matchescrushed sprinkled over truffles, with squid a HINESE New Year market that contributes $8.5 balance Asian flavours. I "Here’s wishingpastry. produced ‘‘chips’’. And they are icecream. rapport between gluten-free Asian dishes. chilli onions. Pour over ¼The cup Shaoxing wine begins on February 16 billion a and year to spring the New Zealand the non-alcoholic soda Ho

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CHINESE New Year begins on have HO would February 16 and runs for 15 days. thought that the It is the 4712th Chinesehumble year. spud was regarded This is the year of theonce sheep (or as both a food and a goat, or ram). fashion accessory fit for royalty? This should be atotime healing Native Southfor America, after the chaos ofwere the preceding potatoes first cultivated by thehorse. Incas about 200BC. The jewelsince Marie World year of the NewAntoinette Zealand made lamb awas in theacrown theinPeruvian of Wearable Art-type fashionin Food plays majorwas role Chishipped from Port Chalmers potato — royally purple statement by parading around nese Newpurple Year celebrations. to London. wearing This waspotato an inside and out. When harvested, Otago the countryside Traditionally, dumplings are for important in establishing they were kept exclusively blossomsstep on her expensive the eaten at midnight on lunar New the Inca kings. dresses. sheep and beef export market that And infish 18th-century When $8.5 most billion of us think of to Year’s Eve; whole is servedFrance, to contributes a year represent good health in the comthe New Zealand economy. The ing year; pomegranates serve as a biggest market by volume is China. symbol of happiness and are said To celebrate, a National Lamb to ward off evil spirits; and there Day will be held on February 15. are gifts of oranges and tangerines, I TOFFEE am often asked which wines & POTATO which symbolise luck and wealth. are CRISPS best to serve with Chinese VANILLA Coincidentally, it’s 133 years dishes? In China, beer is the ICECREAM with GLENYS WOOLLARD

and runs for 15 days. It They’re thirst-quenching, is the 4712th Chinese year. from most slightly tangy, available This is the Year of the Sheep Goat,ideal or Ram).for hotsupermarkets (or and This should be a time for healing after the chaos of the weather dining. preceding Year of the Horse. Here’s wishingFood you health playsgood a major role in New Year celebrations. and prosperityChinese during the yearareof Traditionally, dumplings eaten at midnight on lunar New the sheep. Kung hei fat choy. Year’s Eve; whole fish is served

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24 tsp each: LightFrench soy sauce, large scoops vanilla cornflour icecream large cup Proper Crisps in 1 1spring onion, thinly sliced

cooked. Turn carefully using a wide spatula to prevent the skin from sticking. with GLENYS WOOLLARD Slide fish on to a platter. DO YOU HAVE A RECIPE Tip FOR CRISP GHERKINS? of oil. out all but 2 tablespoons Scrub 2kg small or chopped Add remaining chilli bean gherkins, cover with iced and soak Stir-fry in the fridge sauce, garlic andwater ginger. for 8 hours or overnight. until fragrant. Add stock Heat 2 litres ciderand vinegar with 1&1/4 cups sugar and 3 bring to the boil. Slide salt, fishstirring back tablespoons to into wok. Cook gently for about 5 minutes spooning the sauce over the fish. Mix cornflour with a little of the soy sauce and stir into wok. Simmer, until thickened. Serve garnished with spring onion. dissolve —Serves sugar, then4simmer

Marlborough Sea Salt, lightly crushed Pat cup fishlong dry thread with paper towels. 1/2 coconut, Make 3 diagonal lightly toasted cuts into the thickest part nests, of eachoptional side of the 4 meringue Toffee: cup sugar fish. Rub 1/2 it inside and out with 1/2Rub cupskin waterwith 1 tablespoon salt.

ofRefreeze chilli bean sauce and sprinkle the scoops of with cooking wine in the cavity. icecream. When hard, roll in the Cover andcrisps refrigerate for 15 crushed and coconut. Freeze, until ready to serve. minutes. To make toffee, Heat oil inthe a wok onplace medium. sugar and water in aon large, Pat fish dry and fry both sides microwave-proof glass bowl. until skin is on golden or 2lightly Microwave high for minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar. Continue microwaving for 3-4 minutes until liquid is light golden. Remove — the toffee will continue to colour on standing. Remove icecream from freezer. Place in meringue nests, if using. Drizzle with toffee. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

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a few minutes. Meantime, drain the gherkins, pat dry and pack into hot sterilised jars, filling one jar at a time. Cover with the boiling vinegar almost to the top of the jar, then seal with preserving-type lids.

IS RAW FOOD MORE NUTRITIOUS THAN COOKED? It’s not straightforward. Raw fruit and vegetables usually have more vitamin C than cooked, but cooking helps us absorb other

CHOCOLATE POTATO TRUFFLES The mashed potato must be free of seasonings, cream and butter. It should also be very well mashed and have a smooth consistency. 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup cold cooked mashed potatoes 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 4-5 pieces crystallised ginger Dark cocoa powder for dusting Place chocolate chips in a microwave-proof bowl. Melt on 50 per cent power for about 2 minutes. When completely melted, stir into mashed potato very well. Add vanilla essence and stir well again. The mixture should be smooth. Chill for 30 minutes. Cut ginger into thirds or quarters. Take a tablespoon of potato mixture and roll around a piece of ginger. Repeat with remaining mixture. Place on a plate and dust with dark cocoa powder. Roll into small balls. Dust with cocoa. Refrigerate until firm. Can be stored in fridge for up to one week. Makes 16.

you(sliced), good health 6 each: cloves garlic star anise and prosperity. ½ cup peeled andKung thinlyHei sliced Fat coming year; pomegranates root ginger Choy." serve as a symbol of happiness 2 said each: long and are to ward off evilred chillies, spring spirits; and there are gifts of onions, sliced oranges and tangerines, which shipped from Port Chalmers in symbolise luck and wealth. Coincidentally, it’s 133 years since New Zealand lamb was

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SLOW-COOKED CHINESE LAMB SHANKS Shaoxing cooking wine is prepared from fermented rice and available at selected supermarkets and Asian food stores. 4 large meaty lamb shanks, about 1.7kg 1/2 cup sugar 4 & 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine 6 each: cloves garlic (sliced), star anise 1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced root ginger 2 each: long red chillies, spring onions, sliced

Place shanks in a large saucepan of water and slowly nutrients from foods such bring to the boil. Simmer for 3 as asparagus, carrots and minutes, then drain. Place in a tomatoes. The main thing is slow cooker. to eat plenty of fruit and Meanwhile, combine sugar veges, no matter which way and 6 tablespoons of water in a they are prepared. In the medium-sized saucepan. Stir case of meat and fish, over medium heat until sugar is cooking destroys harmful dissolved. Simmer, without bacteria as well as making stirring until a pale toffee colour them more palatable. And is achieved. Remove from heat. research indicates that Add soy sauce, cooking wine harnessing fire for cooking and 2 cups of water. The sugar helped humans develop a mixture will set. Stir over bigger brain than other medium heat until it is melted. animals. Add garlic, ginger, chilli and spring onions. Pour over lamb Peel potatoes. Place in cold, If you have a food question shanks. Add enough of the email Glenys at to almost lightlyremaining saltedwater water. Bring to glenyswoollard@clear.net.nz cover shanks. boil. Simmer, cooked. Cover anduntil cook on low for

POTATO & SQUID SALAD

This is based on a Peta Mathias recipe that she will be demonstrating at the Christchurch Food Show, April 4-6. 400g waxy potatoes 4 eggs, free-range/organic, if possible 1 large shallot 4 tbsp olive oil 1-2 tsp diced or crushed chilli 100g squid rings 8 pitted black olives 8 anchovies, oil retained 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar Flaky sea salt Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Otago to London. This was an important step in establishing

the sheepsaucepan and beef exportof Place shanks in a large water and slowly bring to the boil. Simmer for 3 minutes, then drain.

about 6 hours, until meltingly tender. The juice can be strained and thickened with cornflour, if preferred. Ideal served with a glass of Elderberry & Herb Hopt Soda. — Serves 4-6.

WHOLE FISH IN CHILLI BEAN SAUCE Serve on a platter. Use chopsticks to remove the flesh from both sides. 1 whole (about 650g) white fish e.g. snapper, tarakihi, scaled and cleaned 1 tsp salt 4 tbsp chilli bean sauce (toban djan) 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine 1/4 cup canola oil 1 tbsp each: diced garlic, grated root ginger 1/2 cup fish or chicken stock 2 tsp each: light soy sauce, cornflour 1 spring onion, thinly sliced Pat fish dry with paper towels. Make 3 diagonal cuts into the thickest part of each side of the fish. Rub it inside and out with salt. Rub skin with 1 tablespoon of chilli bean sauce and sprinkle with cooking wine in the cavity. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. Heat oil in a wok on medium. Pat fish dry and fry on both sides until skin is golden or lightly cooked. Turn carefully using a wide spatula to prevent the skin from sticking.

Don’t overcook. Slice thickly. Meanwhile, place eggs in cold water. Bring to boil. Simmer for 5-6 minutes. Cool, then peel and quarter. Slice shallot and place in icy water to crisp. Heat a little of the olive oil in a frying pan. Add diced chilli. Saute squid rings for about 2 minutes, until just cooked. Combine with potatoes, shallot, eggs, olives and anchovies in a bowl. Make a dressing using remaining olive oil, a little oil from the anchovies and vinegar. Season. Drizzle over salad. Serves 8 as a starter.

economy. The biggest market by Asian food. It comes in fou lamb shanks. Add enough the and h volume is China. flavours:of elderberry To celebrate, awater National to almost watermelon and mint, sal remaining cover Lamb Day will be held on lychee and pear and basil February 15. These are all terrific m shanks. I am often asked which wines for Asian dishes. areCover best to serve withcook Chinese on low They’re and forthirst-quenchi about dishes? In China, beer is the slightly tangy, available f 6alcoholic hours, until meltingly tender. The drink of choice and it is most supermarkets and id especially complementary with hot-weather dining. juice can be strained and thickened spicy meals. Here’s wishing you goo Wines with floral notes — health and prosperity dur with cornflour, if preferred. Ideal such as riesling and Year of the Sheep. Kung H gewurztraminer served with— often a glass of Choy. elderberry & herb hopt soda. —Serves 4-6

Slide fish on to a platter. Tip out all but 2 tablespoons of oil. Add remaining chilli bean sauce, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry until fragrant. Add stock and bring to the boil. Slide fish back into wok. Cook gently for about 5 minutes spooning the sauce over the fish. Mix cornflour with a little of the soy sauce and stir into wok. Simmer, until thickened. Serve garnished with spring onion. — Serves 4.

ORANGE PUDDING WITH STAR ANISE Enjoy a flute of bubbling Salted Lychee Hopt with this panna cotta-style dessert. 2 tsp powdered gelatine 2 tbsp water 1 & 1/4 cups cream 3/4 cup milk 2 tbsp sugar Finely grated rind 1 orange 2 star anise Pinch five-spice powder 1/4 tsp orange essence, optional Soften gelatine in water for 5 minutes. Place cream, milk, sugar, grated orange rind, star anise and five-spice powder in a saucepan and slowly bring to the boil. Whisk gelatine into hot milk mixture. Remove from heat and cool. Add essence, if using. Carefully skim off any air bubbles from top of orange mixture. Strain into 6 Chinese teacups or small moulds.

GLUTEN-FREE POTATO PASTRY

450g cooked warm mashed potato 100g butter, chopped 1 & 1/4 cups rice flour 1/2 cup cornflour 1 tsp salt 1 egg, lightly beaten

Place warm mashed potato and butter in a large bowl and mix well. Add rice flour, cornflour, salt and egg. Mix well. Use your hand to mix it, if easier. Wrap the dough in a plastic bag. Set aside for 30 minutes to rest. Roll out to about 1cm thickness or thinner. Great for pie pastry or for sausage rolls. Makes 800g.

Refrigerate, until set. Great served with cann lychees or preserved ging syrup on the side. — Se

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20 x 9cm square wonton wrappers 250g lean minced pork o chicken 2 tsp each: soy sauce, ho sauce, grated root ginge 1 tbsp finely chopped ch 1/4 cup peanut or canol 1/2 cup water

Thaw wonton wrappers, i frozen. Combine mince with s sauce, hoisin sauce, root and chives. To assemble wontons, place a teaspoo filling in the centre of eac wrapper. Using your finge wet edges with cold wate 1 corner over diagonally t opposite corner to make triangle. Press to seal. Br opposite 2 corners togeth the centre. Press to seal. until you have 20. Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan. Pan-fry pot st a few at a time until bases golden.Return all pot stic the pan. Pour water over stickers, cover and simm 3-4 minutes, until cooked through. Great served wit dipping sauce of soy sauc a dash of sesame oil. — Mak

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A PILL that makes you feel as if you have just eaten a meal has prevented weight gain, lowered cholesterol and controlled levels of sugar in the blood - at least in laboratory mice. The inventors of the drug said that unlike similar dietary pills, it is designed to stay within the intestines and not to circulate in the bloodstream, making it inherently safer with fewer side-effects than other pharmaceuticals aimed at preventing obesity. Clinical trials on humans are planned, the scientists said. It will become the latest in a number of prototype drugs aimed at combating the obesity crisis through appetite suppression, feelings of satiety or other ways of controlling calorie intake. “This pill is like an imaginary meal. It sends out the same signals that normally happen when you eat a lot of food, so that the body starts clearing out space to store it. But there are no calories and no change in appetite,” said Ronald Evans, of the Salk Institute, California.

COMBAT FAT: The new drug is said to have fewer sideeffects than existing treatments. The drug, called fexaramine, targets a protein on the surface of the cells in the digestive system called the farensoid X receptor (FXR), which triggers the release of bile acids from the liver in preparation for the digestion of food, as well as being involved in the storage of fats and sugars. Normally, the FXR receptor is turned on at the beginning of a meal in anticipation of food and calories. It also induces changes to blood sugar levels and causes the body to burn some fats before a meal, Mr Evans said. Other drugs can also turn on the FXR receptor in the intestines but they also work in the liver, kidneys and adrenal glands. However, the fexaramine pill developed by the Salk researchers stays within the intestine and targets only the cells

of the gut, they said. “When you eat, you have to quickly activate a series of responses all throughout the body and the reality is that the very first responder for all this is the intestine,” Mr Evans said. When the scientists fed the drug to obese mice for five weeks they stopped putting on weight, lost fat and had lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels compared with untreated mice. The study, published in Nature Medicine, also found that the mice had raised body temperatures, which indicates that their metabolism had increased, and some of their white fat deposits – associated with ill health – were converted to less-damaging brown fat. A crucial observation was that the fexaramine, when given orally,

stays within the intestines and as a result appears to work better than other drugs aimed at stimulating the FXR receptor that enters the bloodstream, Mr Evans said. This means the drug follows the “natural order” of how the FXR is normally turned on, by activating the cells of the gut before other parts of the digestive system, he said. “The body’s response to a meal is like a relay race, and if you tell all the runners to go at the same time, you’ll never pass on the baton. We’ve learned how to trigger the first runner so that the rest of the events happen in a natural order,” Mr Evans said. Nick Finer, of University College London, who was not involved in the research, said: “These findings are potentially of great importance

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A day to celebrate children The Streets Children’s Day will make its return next month at the Airforce Museum in Wigram. The first Sunday in March is internationally recognised as Children’s Day, and the event will return on March 1 to celebrate that. It will also remind adults to do something special for the small people in their lives and provide an opportunity for families to take

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Monday February 16 2015

Aranui Performing Arts Course 2015

he new Performing Arts Academy, situated at the Aranui Campus Theatre ( Shortland Street ) was launched this month. The course runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2pm- 6 pm for eight hours per week for a 30 week term. Spread your creative wings and lift yourself up! For more information:

Email: m.solomon@ahs.school.nz s.timo@ahs.school.nz j.herman@ahs.school.nz Phone: 03-3887083 Aranui High School

Grace Ye and Helen Adams (tutor) among the cushion display made by the students of the Y Sew class.

Y Sew course at YWCA

ith the Christchurch rebuild, • Take the first step, come and see us. there is an urgent need for • We are centrally located at 285 machinists learning new skills Hereford Street, between Fitzgerald for entry into curtain making Avenue and Barbadoes St. and furnishings. • Class hours are Monday to Friday, At the YWCA, we provide information from 9am to 3.30pm on different pathways available within our • We offer 13 weeks of practical handsdiverse industry, and we try to find the most on skills using up-to-date machinery suitable employment that complements each inside a safe training environment, individual. We organise work experience with a maximum of seven students placements at selected companies. at one time and allows for You will be able to sew straight lines continuous entry. through to some full garment construction, • No fees and NZQA Level 2 with the emphasis put on a cross section of qualifications are offered production work. If you are interested in building up a skill set • Are you looking for employment? towards a lifetime career and an entry into the • Are you registered with work workplace, please call Helen on 365 8720 ext 3 and income? or 230 for more information.

WELCOME TO ARANUI HIGH & ARANUI ACADEMIES Places still avalable in 2015 academies and general enrolments

Enrol today

espite strong enrolments for 2015, there are still places available for academy enrolments and general enrolments. Aranui High offers a vibrant and inclusive co-educational environment in which students flourish and gain success in academic achievement, and sporting and cultural pursuits. With only two years to the Aranui campus development, the school is moving forward rapidly to provide the 21st century digital learning environment necessary to meet the learning needs of young people. Aranui has state-of-the-art facilities in technology and the performing arts. After an outstanding year in 2014, music and theatre are set to continue on this successful pathway. Students who enrol at Aranui High comment on the family atmosphere which the school offers, and the level of support and care which students receive.

Along with an extensive pastoral team, students are organised into whanau groups within a whare (house) structure. This ensures a nurturing environment for each student. The specialist programmes which Aranui Academies offer young people are designed to cater for vocational needs and for elite sporting performance, as well as high level academic tuition. The school is very pleased to be able to host the Canterbury Tertiary College Level 2 Hospitality programme, which is an outstanding success. With a pathway suited for each learner, Aranui has a lot on offer.

These include: • • • • • • • •

Basketball Carving Computing (CISCO) Early Childhood Hospitality (CTC) League/Rugby Fundamentals Performing Arts (Drama, Music and Dance) Services

For further information contact the school on 388 7083 or email: principal@ahs.school.nz

Y SEW Hands-on skills for the Sewing Industry

No Course Fee! (Conditions apply) Continuous entry 13 week course Hours: 9am to 3.30pm

285 Hereford Street, Christchurch Contact Leigh (03) 365 8720, Ext 3 or Helen Ext.230 Email ywca@cyberxpress.co.nz

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Artistic energy By Larissa McMillan

hen a friend recommended Jonathan Milne’s book Go! The Art of Change to Anne Bannock, she then looked into studying at The Learning Connexion – the school of art and creativity, based in Wellington which Jonathan founded and directs. She realised that its study-fromhome, part-time option suited her down to a tee. “My lifelong ambition was to go to an art school and to be part of the creative energy that goes with it,” says Anne. “To enter a new world of understanding modern art and new ideas.” Situated in picturesque Ngatimoti, Anne has made a studio retreat that caters to her creativity and to the public. “My studio is a converted cowshed which serves as my studio and gallery, and is open to the public Anne Bannock in the summer.” The Advanced Diploma programme has been the best programme of study for Anne to follow, allowing her to discover new techniques and skills to add to her extensive creative repertoire. “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.” If you’d like to enquire about studying at The Learning Connexion School of Art and Creativity, call us on 0800 278 769, or email us at admissions@tlc.ac.nz.

Creativity Changes Everything

The Zero Fees scheme continues the smart career move “train for a trade”

he Christchurch campus of the Southern Institute of Technology is in the business of providing training for people who want to become trades qualified, and it is “business as usual” in 2015. At SIT, the home of the Zero Fees scheme, we cover your tuition so all you have to pay for are the direct material costs for your course. SIT is committed to training people towards employment in the industry, without incurring debt for tuition. Under the Zero Fees scheme, the Christchurch campus in Hornby offers programmes of the highest quality, which are widely recognised within related industries, and lead to real job opportunities. There is a wide range of courses offered at SIT, including hairdressing, automotive engineering, collision repair, refrigeration and air conditioning, beauty therapy, electrical engineering and construction. Along with the trades courses, SIT offers training in project management, mental health support work, landscape design, personal training and group fitness. All courses are NZQA approved and students are eligible for student loans and allowances.

SIT has a proven record of students moving into employment or apprenticeships. Our pre-trade courses are structured around apprenticeship requirements, and students leave with a significant head start to their careers. Courses for 2015 are filling fast and demand for affordable trades training is high. To find out more, discuss options or tour the facilities, call 0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883), go to www.sit.ac.nz or visit the campus at 60 Waterloo Road, Hornby.

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Study from home supported by free tutorials and practical workshops Ryan 021 222 9678 • ryan@florascapes.co.nz

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Ensuring a safe workplace

earning first aid is not only a part of ensuring a safe workplace, but also an integral part of our engagement with the wider community. We all learn the necessary skills to ensure that in times of emergency we are able to assist our work colleagues, but are we able to take these skills home, into the community or on to the sports field? Not all workplaces are the same and the injury risk for each place can be wide and variable. The office attended by administrators does not carry the same risk as those people working with heavy machinery, or perhaps is at some distance from a regular ambulance service. It is therefore essential that you pick the right first aid course to suit all of your activities, both professional and social. Take, for example, an office worker who does not have a high risk work environment and whose concern might be to ensure that they can deal with minor cuts and superficial injuries, or the ability to perform effective CPR. These skills can be achieved on a course of eight hours’ duration and would generally fit into low to medium risk area. But take this same person on to a sports field, either as a spectator or player, where a higher level of injury occurs. The eight-hour course covering unit standards 6402 and 6401 (or 26551 and 26552) does not cover head, neck and spinal injuries, eye injuries, hypothermia and poisonings. Imagine the feeling of inadequacy when someone asks, “Does anyone know first aid?” only to find that you were not taught these skills on your course. The majority of injuries occur outside of the workplace, in fact one in three injuries occurs in

NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS

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First Aid Revalidation Course (6 hours)

Cost $120.00 per person (certificates must not have expired for more than 3 months) Time: 8.30am – 3.15pm Tuesday 3 March 17 March 31 March

Friday 27 February 6 March 20 March

Sunday 1 March 22 March 12 April

Wednesday 11 March 8 April 22 April

Learn Te Reo Maori in 2015

Whanau Transformation through Education Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori – Level 4 Location: Hornby Develop your conversational Māori language skills at an intermediate level and increase your knowledge of tikanga Māori in traditional and modern contexts. This programme builds on the skills and knowledge developed in the Certificate in Te Ara Reo Māori (Level 2). Te Ara Reo Māori is designed for adult learners and uses a unique learning style called ‘Ako Whakatere’ (accelerated learning). Classes and tutorials are friendly, interactive and fun.

For bookings please call 0800 REDCROSS or 339-7111 Book online at www.redcross.org.nz

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the home, making it the most common place for injuries to happen. New Zealand children are twice as likely to die through injury as children who live in Australia. They mostly die as a result of motor vehicle accidents or falls in the home. Fatalities from leisure and sport are not far behind those in the workplace. The wider 12-hour course teaches the additional unit standard 6400 and provides a wide knowledge base for medium to high risk environments. This course covers many of the skills required to deal with the most common injuries, such as falls (which can result in head, neck and spinal injuries) and dealing with complex scenes such as motor vehicle accidents. In times of emergency, such as the Canterbury earthquakes, many people were called upon to do first aid in a situation well beyond their comfort zone. This is the community resilience that we, as good citizens, should be trained for. Lives were undoubtedly saved as ordinary people pushed themselves into a role that they never expected. It is not difficult and courses are not complicated. But one day, you will be called upon to help someone in need. Will you know what to do? If you are not sure on the course best suited to your needs, ask your accredited first aid training provider. They can explain the course content and give you options that will best suit your needs. Look beyond the workplace and consider your family and your location. Check that you have a good quality first aid kit that is up-to-date with replenished items, and that everyone knows where it is located.

For more information contact Brenda: ph: (03) 353 6558 or e: Brenda.Heke@twoa.ac.nz

USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE - COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID, ESSENTIAL FIRST AID, REVALIDATION OR TAILORED TRAINING TO SUIT yOU AT yOUR PLACE OR OURS.

Quick Facts: Duration: 36 weeks | Start date: March 2015 | Fees: No Fees Subject to class numbers and programme confirmation

NEW ZEALAND RED CROSS - GLOBAL LEADERS IN FIRST AID TRAINING CHRISTCHURCH COURSE DATES 2015 • VENUE: 32 BIRMINGHAM DRIVE, MIDDLETON Comprehensive First Aid PLUS Course (16hrs or 4hr upgrade) Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 and 25411 or 26552, 26551, 6400 and 25411 Cost $265.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST for 16 hours or $80.00 per person for upgrade following completion of CFA Time: Day One 8.30am – 5.30pm Day Two 8.30am – 5pm 16 Hours Thursday/Friday 19 & 20 February 9 & 10 April 16 Hours Sat & Sun 21 & 22 March

4 Hours Friday 1.15pm-5pm 20 February 10 April

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Unit Standard 6402, 6401 or 26551, 26552 Cost $150.00 per person Time: 8.30am – 5.30pm Monday 9 March 13 April

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Time: Day One 8.30am - 5.30pm Thursday/Friday 19 & 20 February 9 & 10 April

Essential First Aid Course (8hrs)

USE THE RED CROSS ADVANTAGE COMPREHENSIVE FIRST AID, ESSENTIAl FIRST AID, REVAlIDATION OR TAIlORED TRAINING TO SUIT YOU AT YOUR PlACE OR OURS.

Comprehensive First Aid Course (12hrs) Unit Standard 6402, 6401, 6400 or 26552, 26551, 6400 Cost $210.00 per person incl FA Manual & GST Time: Day One 8.30am – 3.15pm Day Two 8.30am - 3.15pm 2 x Mondays 2 x Tuesdays 23 February & 2 March 24 & 31 March 9 & 16 March 13 & 20 April

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Gain a National Learn today, Certificate in lead tomorrow Horticulture

Above: Leslie Brouwer (playing guitar) joined by fellow students at a weekend marae stay.

Aotearoa offer, rather than just learning from a book.” “I work with families and community agencies where an understanding of tikanga and te reo is essential. Maori culture resonates with me, I feel deeply touched by it. The unique learning style of Ako Whakatere (accelerated learning) has meant that even on days when I have gone to class feeling exhausted and tired, I always finished class feeling enthused and refreshed! I have met amazing people through class, who continue to inspire me.” The Advanced Certificate in Te Ara Reo Maori starts in March with kaiako Anaru Gray. Whaea Tihi Puanaki will be teaching the 18-week Tikanga Maori Certificate. For enrolment information, contact Brenda on 03 353 6558, or email her at Brenda.heke@twoa.ac.nz.

0800 355 553 > www.twoa.ac.nz

Secure your financial and business future now! Certificate in Small Business Management - Level 4

Toi Paematua provides an opportunity for you to build on the skills and knowledge you gained in Kāwai Raupapa (or a similar programme).

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0800 355 553 > www.twoa.ac.nz

Get weaving – learn a Maori art in 2015 Whanau Transformation through Education Kāwai Raupapa – Certificate in Māori Visual Arts (Raranga) Immerse yourself in Māori art design and creative processes with this level 4 certificate. This programme is a great place to begin your path into tertiary study and will prepare you for a higher level qualification in the Māori arts.

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Once you’ve completed Kāwai Raupapa, you might like to move up to the level 5 Toi Paematua programme or use your new skills to launch your career in an arts-related field.

Subject to class numbers and programme confirmation

Duration: 24 weeks | Start: March 2015 | Fees: No fees Location: Christchurch Are you currently a business owner? Or, have you recently completed a business plan? If so, and you’re ready to grow your business further, then this programme is for you. For more information contact Julie Falls-Anderson: Ph: 021 255 5059 or email: Julie.FallsAnderson@twoa.ac.nz Subject to class numbers and programme confirmation

Subject to class numbers and programme confirmation

Quick Facts: Level: 4 | Duration: 36 weeks | Start date: March 2015 | Fees: No Fees

Duration: 36 weeks | Start: March 2015 | Fees: No fees Location: Christchurch This programme will provide you with the practical tools you’ll need to establish your business or manage your current business more effectively.

Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth & Development (CABG) - Level 5

This is a one-year, intensive programme in which you’ll learn practical skills and intermediate-level technical knowledge in the field of raranga.

For more information contact Brenda: ph: (03) 353 6558 or e: Brenda.Heke@twoa.ac.nz

Ryan Young 03 352 7896 021 222 9678 ryan@florascapes.co.nz

NO FEES BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

Toi Paematua – Diploma in Māori Art (Raranga)

ph: (03) 353 6558 or e: Brenda.Heke@twoa.ac.nz

is to equip students with the knowledge and elementary skills to begin or advance in a variety of sectors within the horticulture industry or for the avid home gardener. The course is delivered over 12 months parttime, and it is made of 105 NZQA approved credits. The minimum age is 18 years old. The programme gives the flexibility to study from home for people who have jobs and other family commitments. There are also workshops (held on Saturdays for approximately three hours once every six weeks) and assessment tutorials fortnightly to help you with any queries you have about your assessment. The workshops and tutorials are not compulsory but highly recommended as they add to the quality of the correspondence material and let you discuss questions about the assignments. I am also contactable throughout the course by email and phone and can arrange to meet should you have any queries. There will be field trips to Christchurch Botanic Gardens, and other locations to cover the topics and theoretical workshops for certain topics.

0800 355 553 > www.twoa.ac.nz

Weave your way to a diploma in 2015 Whanau Transformation through Education

For more information contact Brenda:

Ryan Young

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e Wananga o Aotearoa are running several courses throughout Christchurch in 2015. Last year, Leslie Brouwer completed the Advanced Certificate in Te Ara Reo Maori (Level 4). Leslie hails from Rotorua and began her journey with Te Wananga o Aoteroa after a recommendation from a work colleague. “Te Wananga o Aotearoa has helped me in my new role as a team leader in my company, overseeing staff and residents in our care.” Leslie believes the past two years of studying Te Reo Maori has helped her grow personally as well as professionally. “I now have the confidence to speak from my heart freely. I have a better understanding of things Maori and I have a new appreciation for my culture.” “My kaiako Anaru is very understanding; he makes me feel comfortable to learn in my own way, he never puts you on the spot. I don’t think I would still be in the class if he wasn’t my tutor.” Barbara Brown, another successful graduate of the Advanced Certificate in Te Ara Reo Maori, has also completed the Certificate in Tikanga Maori. Born in Bavaria, South of Germany, Barbara has lived in New Zealand for 23 years. A family therapist, Barbara loves her job. “I met a lot of people who raved about the Tikanga course and the hands-on approach Te Wananga o

y name is Ryan Young and I have a background in amenity horticulture, nursery production, landscaping and consultation. I have authored books on New Zealand plants, written horticulture training units and have won the Ellerslie International Flower Show Supreme Award and Design Award (2009). I have also produced show gardens that won class trophy in the Canterbury Horticultural Society Garden Competition. I have held titles of president of the Canterbury Botanical Society and vice president of the New Zealand Alpine Garden Society. As your learning facilitator, I will be with you throughout the whole duration of the programme. I will organise and facilitate regular workshops and supplemental face-to-face lectures, guide you in the assessments that you are required to do, attend to issues and concerns regarding your programme of study, and help ensure that your work progresses smoothly. On completion you will gain a National Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3). This offer is fully subsidised for New Zealand citizens and permanent residents. There are no course fees. The programme is offered mainly on a correspondence basis. This is an introductory certificate for people working in horticulture or outside the sector who are looking for basic foundation skills to facilitate a career change or just enjoy gardening and want to add to their skills. The aim of the programme

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Paradise on Paparoa – as is, unisured Auction: Thursday, March 5 at 10.30am

o be sold ‘As Is, Uninsured’, help write the future of this enticing property’s story. Set on an enviable 2529-square-metre section on one of Papanui’s most desirable streets, the potential here is huge. Set back from the street down a long private driveway, this home, with its orchard, vegetable garden, manicured rolling lawns and lush established planting, is a secret oasis awaiting to be discovered. The tranquillity belies the convenient location within leisurely strolling distance to zoned schools, (including Paparoa Street Primary and Heaton Normal Intermediate), Merivale Mall and St Andrews College. The 1960s home boasts a light-filled 250m2, single level floor plan. Indoor/outdoor living is at its exemplary best, with the living spaces and bedrooms all opening out to the grounds. The open plan kitchen/family room features a generous kitchen with integrated appliances and an abundance of storage and prep space. Sliders open out to an expansive partially covered alfresco dining patio. Interconnecting from the family zone are a large office/hobby room and a welcoming formal dining room with high stud ceiling. There are three good sized double bedrooms provided, the master with a private tiled bathroom with double shower. Perfectly poised to take centre stage in your family’s fairytale, the options here are endless and exciting. Paradise is found – be quick to secure, for definite sale on auction day. Open Home: Saturday, Sunday and Thursday, 2pm to 2.45pm. For more information or to view, call me today - Deb Harvey of Harcourts Gold Papanui (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) on 352 6166 or mobile 027 220 6565.

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ngoing research and development coupled with innovative product design has produced a number of firsts for the Taranaki-owned and operated company. Wood fires that can heat large homes up to 280 square metres deliver hot water via a wetback and achieve emissions less than a third of the National Environmental Standard (NES), using renewable resources and at a lower cost per kilowatt than most alternatives. Metro’s commitment to research and development has seen the company invest in excess of $1 million in recent years in perfecting low emission clean air wood fires with emission ratings well below the NES standards of 1.5 grams. This ongoing investment into research and development is testament to Metro’s commitment to remain at the forefront of the wood fire industry. Mr Butler says, “Our product development and passion to create cleaner, greener New Zealand-made wood fires has provided our consumers with a range of low emission clean air approved wood fires with tested emission ratings all below 1 gram. We have clean air approved models in our range that burn so

clean they are under 0.5gms.” With a range of over 20 models and a further four new models for 2015 release, including wetback approved models, Metro fires are proudly 100 per cent New Zealand-made and the company is locally owned and operated. Using the highest quality materials, workmanship and the very latest manufacturing techniques, they are proud to support the local industry and keeping Kiwis warm with cost-effective solid fuel heating. “Now is the perfect time to consider your home heating requirements for the upcoming winter, and the performance and versatility of a wood fire is hard to beat. If you’re looking to build new or simply to upgrade your heating appliance, our nationwide retail network can advise on everything from appropriate heat output, wetbacks, installation, to things like hearth sizes, heating accessories and the model best suited for you.” For further information and product specifications, please contact South Island Hardware on 348 5843.

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If you are rebuilding or repairing your home, Enviro Master can offer you a complete solution to meet your individual heating, cooling and ventilation needs. Many housing companies offer a package deal and therefore may size or position your heat pump incorrectly. It is best to talk to the experts to tailor a solution to best suit your individual requirements. This can be done from your architectural plans or from a free in-home consultation. Heat pumps are known to be one of the most energy efficient forms of heating available. In addition to being able to provide up to 4.9kW of energy for every 1kW used, there are the added benefits of cooling, dehumidifying and air filtration (great for people with allergies or asthma), benefits no other heating appliance can offer. Ducted and multi-systems are becoming increasingly popular, providing climate controlled comfort throughout your home or workplace. We are also able to incorporate ventilation into ducted systems. For a free in-home consultation, call Enviro Master on 366 0525, or visit our showroom at 41A Shakespeare Road, Waltham, Christchurch.

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BRICKLAYER George Lockyer. Over 30 years bricklaying experience. UK trained. Licensed Building Practitioner number BP105608. Fletchers Site Safe. Insurance work. EQC repairs. Heritage brickwork a speciality. No job too small. Governors Bay. Home 329-9344, Cell 027 684-4046, email karengeorge@xtra.co.nz

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ANTIQUE GOLD JEWELLERY wanted, gold rings, chains, brooches, medals. Great price for gold pocket watches, ph 03 351-9139 GOLD SOVEREIGNS and other gold coins wanted. Also scrap gold, broken or damaged gold jewellery, alluvial gold, nuggets, etc, top price paid ph 03 351-9139 OLD COINS & BANKNOTES wanted. Also old medals of any sort, military, sporting, agricultural, lodge, dance & band medals, etc, ph 03 351-9139

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BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 25 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067. BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 CARPETLAYER Laying and Repairs, 35 yrs experience, ph Peter 3267711 or 027 240-6532 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 027 220-2256

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CHIMNEY CLEANING Clean Sweep Canterbury Ltd, Professional, Guaranteed Service, (formerly Abel & Prestige Chimney Cleaning Ltd), Ph 0800 SWEEPER 0800 793 3737

PAINTING & PLASTERING. Excellent finish and customer service. Avail now. Ph Chris 027 223 8542

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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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ELECTRICAL & HEATPUMPS. Full service including pressure test $60. Affordable electrical services, wiring alterations & repairs. Ph 326 4992 or 0274 329755. 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 HoUSE REMoVALS 2 experienced men plus truck, from $115 per hour. Ph (03) 352 2457, Mr Shift-It Ltd. LANDSCAPE Ready & seeded lawns, planting, garden maintenance, raised planters, fencing & garden edging ph 021 147 5483 PAINTER Available, All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 3350265 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

PAINTING 30 years experience, workmanship guaranteed, pensioners discounts, free quotes, ph Robert 021 02630757 PLASTERER SoLID both ext & int work, Scottish Tradesman with over 30 yrs experience, FREE Quotes, ph Donald 354-5153 or 021 02326186 PLASTERER Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 years experience. Ring 0800 387-369 PLUMBER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 9607673 or 021 112-3492 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

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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

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TILING Quality jobs done on time. All aspects of tiling, waterproofing. Certified Reg Master Tiler. Ph Dave 027 334 4125 TREE WORK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759 T.V. SERVICE CENTRE Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD, aerial installations and kitsets 301 Brougham Street, ph 03 379 1400 VHS VIDEO TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655 VINYL AND TILE uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125 WATERBLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 3442170

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Phone Colleen 03 260 0863 or 027 387 4344 ACCORDION LESSONS $15 subsidy per lesson for 1st 10 lessons. Canterbury Accordion Assoc welcomes new players. All ages. Ph 3236389 or 359-6615 PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377 PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100

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TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

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Tuition ACCORDION LESSONS $15 subsidy per lesson for 1st 10 lessons. Canterbury Accordion Assoc welcomes new players. All ages. Ph 3236389 or 359-6615 PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377 PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100

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Rare chance to hear subtle beauty of Baroque instruments

Edita Keglerov

Szabolcs Illes Philippa Lodge

‘Jewels of Baroque Music Trio Sonatas presented by Tomas Hurnik’ is currently touring the South Island and plays the Knox Church, 28 Bealey Ave, Thursday 19th February at 7pm.

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Festive Chinese Cuisine added to regular buffet

xperience an hour of beautiful intimate music from the 17th century for two violins, cello and a special Baroque instrument; the harpsichord. It is also an opportunity to listen to two internationally renowned musicians and specialists in baroque interpretation; Hungarian Baroque violinist Szabolcs Illes and Czech harpsichord player Edita Keglerova which will be joined by Baroque cellist Tomas Hurnik and Baroque violinist Philippa Lodge. “You will be surprised at how much beauty is hidden in music over 400 years old from famous Baroque composers Handel, Purcell, Corelli, Gemininani and also form unknown composers Marini, Uccellini, Matteis,Castrucci”. This is a rare chance to hear subtle beauty of period instruments in a vibrant atmosphere of churches which is the most suitable acoustic place for these instruments. Tickets sale at the door before the concert or on Eventfinder ($35 general $25 seniors and students).

Family Friendly 2 course Kids special

ith such an extensive array of dishes already on offer at the Garden Buffet Restaurant in Marshland Rd, it's impressive to hear the restaurant is commemorating the Chinese New Year by adding even more dishes to the buffet selection.

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The restaurant is currently celebrating the Chinese New Year with some authentic Chinese dishes added to the lunch and evening buffet. Following the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year starts on Thursday 19th February with 2015 being the Year of the Sheep (also known as Goat and Ram). Every year Chinese from around the world everywhere celebrate the Chinese New Year. This is very similar to the Christmas celebration in the western cultures. Everyone travels home for this important family reunion event. During Chinese New Year gifts such as red packets (called 'Hong Bao') are normally given from the elders to the youngsters who have not yet married. The content is often money. This is similar to the presents exchanged at Christmas times.

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“The celebration starts with a sumptuous meal on the Chinese New Year's Eve and festivities last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. A lot of dishes are served at this family dinner. Eating auspicious foods is a key part of the celebration. Most of the dishes have homonyms (words that sound like other words) with meanings along the lines of good luck, abundance and prosperity," explains Margaret Wong, Garden Hotel manager. "At the Garden Buffet we are celebrating the Chinese New Year by including some traditional Chinese dishes on our lunch and dinner buffet from Monday 16th February until Sunday 8th March."

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