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Car parks to go in big roading upgrade BY BRIDGET RUTHERFORD A $10.5 million upgrade to ease traffic congestion in the Middleton area will have a downside – less roadside car parking. Major work on Annex Rd, Birmingham Drive, Wrights Rd and Matipo St is likely to be approved by the city council, but a solution is being sought over the parking issue.
The Middleton Business Park is sited right in the middle of the planned roading changes. The Riccarton-Wigram and Spreydon-Heathcote community boards are concerned about where workers and customers will park when the changes are made. Both boards agreed the plan was a positive step, but the removal of
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GOOD TO GO: David Rowland of the city council, Rob Roy and Steve Pearson of Hawkins Infrastructure Ltd, Nick Flack of Christchurch International Airport Ltd and Ridley Ryan of Hawkins Infrastructure watch the first traffic using the new Pound Rd earlier this week.
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The project ties in with the $30 million Wigram-Magdala overbridge and roading link, which will see a 100m bridge built over Curletts Rd. The traffic using the new link will likely have an effect on traffic through the Middleton Business Park area, prompting the need for changes. Options for the project went out for public consultation last year and some changes were made to the plans based on the feedback received. The proposed improvements would include a common widened road cross-section on Annex Rd, Birmingham Drive, Wrights Rd and Matipo St. These would all include a 2.5m painted median, two 3.3-3.5m traffic lanes, two 1.8m cycle lanes, two 1.5m footpaths, and a 2m kerbside and indented parking on one or both sides as the corridor width allows. Other major changes would include the kerb on the south side of Blenheim Rd between Annex Rd and Hansons Lane being modified to improve queuing distances for right turning lanes. The roundabout at Birmingham Drive, Vanadium Pl and Wrights Rd would be replaced by traffic signals with full cycle and pedestrian movements accommodated.
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BY BRIDGET RUTHERFORD A pedestrian refuge installed on Waimairi Rd to help university students cross has raised safety concerns. Engineering students have to cross the road to get to the Dovedale campus where their classes will be held due to building repairs on the Ilam campus. The main core of the Engineering Precinct is closed for refurbishment over the next two years and the years 2, 3 and 4 of the honours engineering students will have most of their lectures on Dovedale campus. A pedestrian refuge in the middle of the road was installed for the start of the semester in a bid to make crossing the road safer. It has extra barriers and the pedestrian median in the centre of the road was widened. It was part of a temporary traffic management plan while a more permanent solution is found. Recently the Canterbury University Students’ Association posted a hotline number on its Facebook page where people could ring and report “near misses” they had seen while students tried to cross the road. Riccarton-Wigram Community Board deputy chairwoman Helen Broughton said the issue had been brought up at the university’s recent regular meeting with the local community. She said the board did not
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CROSSING: Students crowd into the pedestrian refuge on Waimairi Rd. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN believe the island refuge looked safe enough with the amount of students that will be crossing the road and it was not told about the installation. About 2000 students will be crossing the road to get to the Dovedale campus, she said. She said the board had put a resolution through to the city council for the site to be monitored intensely over the next month. Board chairman Mike Mora said there was not a lot of consultation about the island being installed. “We weren’t happy that it was put in without a lot of consultation.” But he said the city council had the power to introduce temporary measures.
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He said it was not ideal but the change was better than nothing and would be safer until a permanent solution could be found. City council road corridor operations manager Paul Burden said it was an university initiative which required council consent for the deployment of the temporary traffic management plan. He said the city council had identified the need for a formal signalised crossing facility at that location as part of the Major Cycleways project and had already commenced the early planning phases of the project. It had an anticipated completion date of mid 2016, he said. He said no formal consultation was carried out by the city council
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Bill Lynn has spent more than 70 years involved in hockey in Canterbury and received a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to the sport at the Marriotts Hadlee sports awards earlier this month. Reporter Bridget Rutherford spoke to him about his love for the game. So Bill, how long have you been involved in hockey? I started playing when I was at Harewood School, I might have been about six or seven when I started. In 1947, I joined Harewood Hockey Club and played until 1960, until my family came along. I’m a life member of the hockey club and a life member of Canterbury Hockey. I also got a medal from the New Zealand Hockey Association for being involved in hockey. That was just before the earthquakes. What sorts of roles have you had within the sport? I’ve been on committees and I played up until the 60s and we played all over Christchurch so we had to do our biking. I was the bar manager in the Harewood Hockey clubrooms and have been a liaison officer for some of the teams around. I’ve worked at hockey tournaments that have been in Christchurch and I used to help out down at Porritt Park. Our first turf went down in 1989 at Nunweek Park and the first game played on it was between a German club team and Harewood. I think Harewood
might have lost. And you recently received a lifetime achievement award at the Marriotts Hadlee sports awards, how did it feel to be recognised like that? I knew I was getting it but I was very pleased actually. I gave a speech when I received it, the jokers up beside me said they weren’t going to do a speech so I thought I suppose I better do something. It was just my thanks to everybody who had nominated me for the award. The speech was not planned and straight off the cuff. I had my two daughters with me so it was good. Have you played for any other club teams in Christchurch? I’ve always just played for Harewood and I was on the Harewood committee and the clubrooms’ bar
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manager for about 10 years. I was picked for a Hatch Cup team but I never played in it. I was picked for a Canterbury B representative team, I just played in that for one year. And why did you start playing? Well I went to Harewood School
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life down at the turf you have from being involved in hockey in Canterbury? I’ve got so many memories I can’t think. They are all very good memories. A lot of people have helped me out in the last 18 months as I lost my wife. I’ve made so many friends and have great memories. Just everything. And I am told you have made hockey scrapbooks, can you tell me a bit about that? I’ve got two or three scrapbooks. I started doing them when the earthquakes came along and I just put bits and pieces in there when I see them. I’ve got lots of stuff on the damage of Porritt Park after the earthquakes, there are lots of old photos. I’ve got some of the first, second and third turfs built at Nunweek. We lost two people in the earthquakes that were tied up with the Harewood club so I’ve got a lot on them. I just have them at home here, they don’t go out on show but I take them down to the turf at times. It’s just something to keep me out of mischief. And were a lot of the turfs in the city badly damaged after the earthquakes? All of Porritt Park was all twisted and turned, the turf was all lifted and the concrete as well. Nunweek was alright and thank god for that! And will you continue to be involved in hockey? I’m patron of the club, I do the odd meeting and I go and watch most of the games and wish them the best for the season. Same with the premier men’s and women’s
What did you do for work? I owned a grocery business for a while and I did a bread round around Christchurch. I was based on Fitzgerald Ave and I went around Richmond, down to Brighton and back to Papanui. Then I went driving tractors for B A Murray Ltd and B A Turner. We did all types of tractor work like landscaping and baling hay. We went to the coast one year to do up a school over there. We were there for about three or four days. But I still had time for hockey on a Saturday afternoon, I would put my work boots aside on Saturdays. I spent three or four years driving tractors and then I went to International Harvester on Blenheim Rd. I did small jobs there until I retired. And I hear you help out at Nunweek Park, can you tell me a bit of what you do there? They have asked me to go back and tidy up the grounds and if there are any jobs that need doing I help out. I’ve ended up as patron of Harewood Hockey Club for three years. And you mentioned you have two daughters, where do they live? One lives in Kaiapoi and the other has been living with me before she goes on a five month trip of the continents and she leaves on Friday. I’ve got three granddaughters and it is nice to see them. The oldest is 23-years-old, the next is 22 and the youngest is 20. What are the best memories
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teams and if they didn’t know me, they do now! Often people will see me at the club and say “hello Bill” and the person I am with will ask me “who’s that?” and I say “I wouldn’t have a clue”. There is about 800 players in the club but I will get to know them. I might not learn their names but I will know their faces and they will know who I am. What has been the most rewarding part of your role in hockey? I think the most rewarding thing is the public, I’ve made so many friends. And some people coming into the club will be the second or third or even fourth generation. It’s just meeting the people and they come and talk to you. And to finish, where is your favourite place to go on holiday? I haven’t been on holiday since my wife passed away. We used to like going to Kaikoura because my daughter lived there so we used to go there quite a bit. I’m not one for big trips. We had some great trips away down south with a caravan. Queenstown is quite nice too. I can always go away Monday-Friday but I’ll be back for hockey on the weekend. I love my sport, I love the rugby and watch the games on the TV at the weekend and the cricket. I’ve been watching quite a few matches . Who do you think is going to win the Cricket World Cup? I don’t know, I hope the Black Caps can do it. I will be crossing my fingers.
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Traffic patterns change post quake The amount of traffic travelling through Western roads has increased significantly since the earthquakes. A review of traffic count data before and after the earthquakes has seen an increase in the number of road users on most major roads in the area. Significant increases were recorded on Straven Rd, south of Kilmarnock St, where 3837 more traffic movements a day were recorded in 2012 than in 2010, and Waimairi Rd, north of Peer St, with 4980 more movements in 2012 than in 2010. Carmen Rd, south of Buchanans Rd, had 2655 more vehicles travelling on it daily in 2013 compared to 2009, followed by Deans Ave, south of Riccarton Rd, with 2457 more in 2012 compared to 2010. Riccarton Rd, west of Newnham Tce, had just over 2000 more vehicles travelling on it each day in 2012 compared to 2010. Blenheim Rd, east of Curtletts Rd, showed a decrease with 976 less in 2012 than in 2010 and Halswell Rd, north of Tankerville Rd, showed 986 less in 2013 than in 2009. City council unit manager assets and network Chris Gregory cautioned against drawing firm conclusions for any one street based on just two consecutive surveys, as changes could be a continua-
tion of pre-earthquake trends or natural variation. However, traffic signal data confirmed the general pattern of more traffic moving through the western suburbs and more moving around the central city, instead of to and from it. The opening of the first stage of the Southern Motorway had had an impact on traffic volumes and changed flows in the area. It was hoped that the new motorway projects and cycleways, as well as public transport improvements would all contribute to reducing traffic congestion on both suburban and central city streets in future. “What is contributing to congestion is the wider distribution of destinations people are travelling to,” Mr Gregory said. While traffic counts, carried out over a week, were very accurate at the time and place they were done, traffic could vary greatly from week to week or month to month, and even block to block. Many of the most recent available counts were from 2012 and 2013 and Mr Gregory said patterns could well have changed since then. “Traffic in Christchurch is still in a temporary and highly changeable state, traffic patterns are likely to continue to shift around until things settle down,” he said.
BUSY: The amount of traffic travelling on Straven Rd has increased significantly since the earthquakes, according to traffic count data. Increased traffic movements in the Western News area: Buchanans Rd (east of Carmen Rd) 2010: 7198, 2012: 8106, trend: 653 more Carmen Rd (south of Buchanans Rd) 2009: 20471, 2013: 23126, trend: 2655 more Curtletts Rd (south of Main Rd) 2009: 19814, 2013: 20340, trend: 526 more Deans Ave (south of Riccarton Rd) 2010: 10254, 2012: 12711, trend: 2457 more Halswell Junction Rd (south of Main South Rd) 2010: 5363, 2012: 7372, trend: 2009 more Maidstone Rd (west of Waimairi Rd)
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Burnside High School Te Kura o Waimairi-iri
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Thank you for the warm welcome Almost a term has passed, very quickly too, and for me this has been all about firsts, starting with the powhiri when I was welcomed to Burnside and afterwards my first address to the staff as the new Principal. It was a very emotional and proud day for me. This began what has been a busy, challenging and rewarding first term. It was important to me that, before I started my principalship, I had a clear understanding of what Burnside stands
Year 9 students enjoyed the warm welcome at Rāpaki Marae in February. All classes visited the beautiful marae as part of the Social Science and English Tūrangawaewae – Our Place unit. They learnt about some of the history of the area and the important relationships between cultures which are symbolised by the stand of Ti Kouka, or cabbage trees, at school. Students on the final day of visits were lucky to witness the arrival of the ocean-going waka, Te Matau a Māui, which sailed in as part of the Te Matatini Kapa Haka Festival in Christchurch.
PM delivers gift to school Rt Hon John Key visited on 3 March to present his Prime Ministerial warrant to his old school. While at the school the Prime Minister met with students, addressed an assembly and visited a Year 10 Social Studies class to see e-learning in practice.
for and believes in so that I can build on the vision and legacy of the school’s six previous principals. I have formalised this into a document that records our guiding principles and I have presented this to staff and to students. Thank you all for the warm welcome you have extended to me; it has been a great first term as shown by all the events and achievements recorded here. Mr Holstein, Principal
Academic achievements Girls’ volleyball team brings home trophy Congratulations to the Burnside High School senior Volleyball teams who competed in the recent Mainland (South Island) Volleyball Championships. The Burnside High School Girls’ team won the coveted trophy, beating archrivals Waimea College 3-0. The Burnside Boys’ team achieved fifth place – their best-ever placing at this tournament. Ding Cheng, Burnside High School Dux for 2014. Again, at the end of 2014, Burnside High School students achieved excellent results and this was epitomised by the success of our 2014 Dux, Ding Cheng Luo, who gained an Outstanding Scholar Award in the Scholarship examinations, and Samuel Park who was top in New Zealand Top mathematician in Year 12 Cambridge Samuel Park Mathematics.
Sailor’s race-winning form continues Amelia Garvey tees off.
On course for success Amelia Garvey (Year 11) finished fourth in the Amateur section of the New Zealand Women’s Open at Clearwater and has been selected as a member of the New Zealand Junior Masters team to compete in Adelaide next month.
Ali Nightingale (Year 13) continues to have great success sailing. Pictured here sailing the yacht with sail number 206030, she is on her way to Top Youth Girl at the Nationals in Auckland, for the third successive year.
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Three of Russley’s top young golfers qualified for a national tournament last week. They were Deanna Matthews, Yuki Miya and Hiroki Miya and they now head to the North Island to play in the national tournament on April 12 at the Manawatu Golf Club. Waimairi Beach’s Lina Park also qualified from the Canterbury qualifier. There were 92 golfers involved in the event and the winner of the 12-14 years division Hiroki said he was pleased to be heading to the national final after shooting three under par for the nine hole competition. “It’s my fifth time winning the regional event, I hope that I can be successful to win the trip to America to play in the World Junior Golf Championship,” The young golfers were playing for the chance to represent their district at the national final and potentially travel to the United States to represent New Zealand in the World Junior Golf Championship. Junior Tiger is a New Zealand Golf initiative designed to promote the game to
NATIONALS: Russley’s qualifiers for the Junior Tiger nationals from left, Hiroki Miya, Deanna Matthews and Yuki Miya. Waimairi Beach’s Lina Park is far right. young people as an affordable and accessible sport with golfers of all abilities are encouraged to give golf a go on the day. Canterbury Golf ’s development manager Rachel Thow said the event was a success and some real positives came out of it. The Canterbury tournament was the largest in the country and has been for the last three years. “It’s great to see so many young budding golfers com-
ing out to give golf a go and having so much fun playing the day. She said current women’s world number one Lydia Ko was a great example of how the event was good for young golfers as she was the national winner in 2009. Every junior golfer who entered the qualifiers around the country during March also goes into the draw to win a trip to Disneyland with a family member courtesy of Harvey World Travel.
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Gold medals for rowers BY KYLE KNOWLES Boys’ High and Villa Maria managed to grab a gold medal each at the South Island schools rowing last week before high winds cancelled all of the second day’s racing. Boys’ High twins Ed and Henry Costello picked up a gold in the under 18 novice double sculls beating their closest racers, St Bede’s by almost 10 seconds. The under 15 double scull pairing of Sam Baker and Will Gilbert also picked up a bronze medal. Villa Maria’s under 15 coxed quad scull were able to complete their competition on the first day of racing and walk away with a gold medal around their necks. The crew of Kathryn Glen Sam Coulthard Charlotte Freeman and Madison May and cox Hope Broad beat out Rangi Ruru and Cashmere in the final with a two second gap between them and Rangi. Girls’ High did not come home empty handed either picking up two medals, a silver and a bronze. The under 18 novice coxed eight of Arlia Schurr, Laura Pinnell, Grace Loveridge, Mya Cunnigham, Victoria Brown, Greer Williams, Nina Sales and Alicia McMeeking as well as cox Madi Hill won silver losing out to Wakatipu High. In a tight race where the top three were separated by four seconds the under 17 coxed four won bronze behind St Margaret’s and Nelson College. The crew was Grace Shaw, Sophie Jackson, Taylor Waddington, Alice Commons and cox Sarah Fitchett. Because of the cancellations on the Sunday which was the majority of finals the
GOLDEN GIRLS: The Villa Maria under 15 coxed quad scull of Kathryn Glen Sam Coulthard Charlotte Freeman and Madison May. The cox was Hope Broad.
SEEING DOUBLE: Twins Ed and Henry Costello on their way to winning the under 18 novice double scull for Boys’ High. winners of the other classes were determined by who had the fastest heat times. These results can be found at www.rowit. co.nz
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Lincoln University Landscape Architecture lecturer Andreas Wesener supervises his daughter Romane, 8 (right), and fellow pupil Tessa Marshall, 8, as they build Lego cities. The pupils were part of a group of 15 pupils from Discovery 1 primary school in Halswell who visited the university’s School of Landscape Architecture recently. The children were allowed to choose an area of interest for a term one project and the group who attended had chosen urban design. The youngsters built small Lego towns based on the urban design principles of low and higher density cities. “It was a great way to help them understand these concepts,” Dr Wesener said. “They will be our future landscape architects.”
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Not just for backs “Osteopathy is not just for backs, but can resolve a whole range of health issues including constipation, a lack of energy, carpal tunnel or colic in children”, says osteopath Christina Creek who has two clinics: one on Wairakei Road and the other on Ensors Rd.
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steopaths of gentle osteopathic can treat techniques, lifestyle factors anything and advice about healthy that isn’t nutrition to restore good working properly and is not function and biomechanics,” in good alignment – the list she says. is endless. For our body to be With the onset of cooler pain-free, everything needs weather, mundane activities to be in its correct position, like raking leaves or bringing balanced and working well,” in wood can cause injuries. says Christina. “After balancing on The treatments are ladders to clear the gutters gentle and holistic, around the house or pulling using a wide range of armfuls of weeds, your techniques to provide relief neck, shoulders and back from pain caused by malcan often be a nagging alignment and dysfunction Spinal segments and roots reminder of your hard day’s of the body’s structure. work around the home, “We treat the cause rather than the and then there are the winter sports symptom by restoring the body’s natural injuries. ability to heal by using a combination “A session with an osteopath can often
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Not just for Melanoma backs
deadlier than road fatalities “Osteopathy just melanoma for backs, but canyear resolve a More people is dienot from each than
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provide unexpected explanations for a health issue, such as the patient who came in for lower back pain which was related to A leading New Zealand dermatologist, Dr a long-term foot injury.” Louise Reiche, who’s also made submissions The team of Osteopaths on Wairakei and to the Health says from she’s Osteopaths on Select EnsorsCommittee, receive referrals people,butespecially atreating range ofmany health young practitioners, patients women their 20s 30s,directly with melanomas can alsoinphone theand clinics to make resulting from commercial sunbed exposure. an appointment. She says clientsat typically lie naked on Each osteopath the two clinics not only their sunbeds expose skinbut to also radiation treats all kinds and of health issues, has a emitted UVspecial lamps,interest which –can be up to diff erentfrom area of Christina’s 13 times greater Stephen’s than the peak summerpain, sun. is paediatrics, is chronic She’s now treating cancerinof the Anne-Lise has a people specialwith interest genital which is more skin way theskin, organs work and vulnerable acute pain,towhile Agnieszka is interested in clinical neurocancer development. dynamics that helps alleviate theoffsymptoms “The medical profession is run their feet relating to nerve compression, in with people presenting themselvessuch withasskin sciatica carpal cancers, and causing thetunnel. public health system to
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To appointment, Themake HealthanSelect Committee phone is, at 351 8262 for Osteopaths Wairakei present, considering the on submissions at 195 Wairakei Rd, or 377 5115 for and will report to the House by May 6, Osteopaths on Ensors at 23 Ensors Rd. 2015. Parliament will then debate the More information about both clinics committee’s report and vote on changes and about osteopathy can be found at to the Bill. www.osteopathiccare.org.
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Parallel importing – is it a bargain or not? As parallel imported products become more popular, the Citizens Advice Bureau has seen an increase in consumers who have found out that they did not get the bargain they expected. In a typical case, someone who had bought a parallel imported phone came to see us at the bureau Knowing Your Rights because she was having problems with her parallel imported smartphone – the instructions were in German and the phone had stopped working. She had contacted the company that sold her the phone, but they had given her the run-around. Eventually she had to send the phone overseas for repairs, resulting in a long wait without a smartphone. Parallel importing is the practice of buying goods for a cheaper price in another country and bringing them to New Zealand to sell at less than the usual retail price. This is legal, and the consumers can get some good deals by buying parallel imported products. However, it’s worth asking the importer a few questions if you want to avoid potential problems. The first question you should ask is whether you are buying from a New Zealand trader. UNCERTAIN: Parallel importing may seem a bargain but there could be hidden problems. The most important initial question to ask is if the company is a New Zealand-based importer which then means they have the same obligations under the Confixed. reau sees are related to electronic for sorting out problems. sumer Guarantees Act as any other The next big question is whether goods such as phones, laptops and If the parallel importer is based retailer, for ensuring that their tablets. the product will work in New overseas then you have considergoods are of acceptable quality Some phones are locked to Zealand. ably less protection, and may have and match their descriptions, and particular networks or particular Many of the problems the bureal difficulty getting any problems
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Come see the dirt fly The Ellesmere Speedway hosts the Canterbury Vintage Speedway’s 5th Wilson Print ‘Day in the Dirt’ on March 22. 2015 sees many favourites return from previous ‘Days in the Dirt’ and more. Joe Gillman in his vintage 1935 Ford Coupe, Peter Leversedge’s vintage V8 single seat racer, track ace Avon Hyde in a 1930’s Alfa Romeo styled roadster and Alan Wylie’s supercharged 36 Ford Coupe will provide action. Chris Leigh’s vintage 1935 Ford V8 will swell the stock car ranks. Mike Parkers ‘new’ old school VW runs and the VW LTC car of Murray Smith is to be driven by retired midget ace Selwyn Everett in the midget ranks.
The ‘old school challenge’ sees the Ford side valve V8 ‘Freddy Flintstone’ of Don and Colin Cameron against the GMC 6 cylinder “Junior Jimmy” of Greg Lewis. Classic rally cars will return along with the Rat Rods. Phil Henry’s 58 Chev Belair ‘Moonshine Runner’ is always spectacular in muscle cars. The retro Vespa’s kept the flat track motorcycles honest in 2014, they’re looking to go better and attain outright honours this year. The Wilson Print ‘Day in the Dirt’ has a friendly and casual atmosphere. No placings are taken, no prizes awarded; but bragging rights are always up for the taking. The pits are open all day for you to see the cars, bikes and stars of yesteryear. The Dirt flies from 11am at the Ellesmere Speedway, Leeston. Cancelations broadcast on More FM, with March 29 the rain off date.
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Peel the potatoes and cut into CAN YOU SUGGEST SOME quarters. Boil in salted water, until DIFFERENT WAYS TO COOK tender. Drain well and mash. BEETROOT? Gradually beat in the sour As well as boiling, you can cream, onion and egg. Spoon into For flavour. Some recipes bake, roast, microwave a greased 20-23cm casserole dish. suggest cooking until (pierce whole beetroot in 12 large shelled oysters, patted saucepan until a faint haze rises. GUINNESS BATTERED OYSTERS Dot with the butter. If preferred, 1 cup dark chocolate chips tender but not brown, several places to prevent dry Dredge the oysters in flour, one at Serve withothers lemon 1/2 cup cold cooked mashed gowedges. on until the cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. bursting), steam and stir-fry 4 large potatoes 250g butter, 350g dark chocolate ¼ potatoes cup extra chips flour for dredging a time. Dip into the batter 2-3 at achopped GUINNESSReturn to room temperature before beetroot, or turn it into 250ml sour cream 3/4 cup dark cocoa powder, 3-4 tbsp dark cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla essence time. Deep-fry until golden, about ½ cup self-raising flour BATTERED OYSTERS baking. soup. Fresh young beetroot 1 small onion, diced sifted 1-2 shakes4-5 chilli powder or to pieces crystallised ginger the flour, seasonings andegg, lightly 2 minutes. Drain on 1paper Saltwith andlemon pepper to taste Bake in a preheated 180 deg C are also good served raw in Serve wedges. 1 large beaten & 1/2towels. cups caster sugar taste Whisk Dark cocoa powder for dusting enough Guinness to make1 tbsp a thin Great served with a squeeze of ½ to ¾ cup Guinness Canola oil ovenPlace for about or until butter 150ml sour cream salads, either cut into very Peel potatoes. in cold,35 minutes POTATO & SQUID GLUTEN-FREE theand oilchips in aindeep lemon. —Serves 2-3 as a snack frying flour /2for cupdeep self-raising Place thebatter. Baileys, cream 2 large eggs, lightly beaten hot and golden. – POTATO Serves 6 PASTRY PlaceHeat chocolate a lightly salted water. Bring to thin strips or grated. SALAD The mashed potato must be free of seasonings, cream and butter. It should also be very well mashed and have a smooth consistency.
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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
Help make a difference to a family by offering a listening ear, support, encouragement, practical help and your own special skills. The Salvation Army Family Mentoring Programme (Hornby based) is currently seeking volunteer mentors. Approx 1 hour per week. Own transport required. Full training and ongoing support provided. Training Days: Saturday 8.45am-1pm, 28th March & 11th April 2015. Plus one evening TBA. Contact Liz Adams 3496198 or 0272230348 Email: liz_adams@nzf.salvationarmy.org
Computers ALL YOUR COMPUTER WORRIES SOLVED! *$30.00 off your first service with this coupon!* No problem too big or small from home PC’s to business networks. PC slow? An end to Viruses, Spyware, and Clogged Systems. Safe secure hassle-free computing. Lost files recovered. Microsoft Certified, MCSE, MCP+l. 30 years experience. Call Andrew Buxton this week on 3266740 or 027 435-7596 for $30.00 off* Custom Computers Christchurch
Health & Beauty HAIRDRESSER MOBILE mature, qualified, avail for perms, sets & cuts, in the comfort of your own home, ph 03 352-8208
Personals Guy, tall outgoiung seeking to meet a woman (35-45) with view to relationship, ph/txt 021 0442272
Holiday Accommodation
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Rexellent Rentals Cars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta FREE CALL 0800 601 508
www.rexellent.com.au 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
DEMOLITION With care and respect we will remove your dwelling. Our policy is to recycle as much as we can. We are a local company specialising in residential properties. We will endeavor to cater for your individual needs. Ph. R.M. Solutions 021 02866981 for a free quote.
Experienced Concrete Placers and Finishers Required Excellent Remuneration & Company Vehicle to successful applicant.
Phone Russell Hard Rock Concrete Placing NZ Ltd 021 786 642 Situations Vacant
STAFF REQUIRED We are looking for general labouring staff for the following positions: • Pick/Pack • Forklift operators • Factory/processing • Concrete – pre cast • Mechanical assembly • Building Labourers • Civil Construction Long and short term positions available Please call Enterprise Recruitment on 365 3112 to speak with an industrial recruiter.
Tuition 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
Trades & Services
DRIVEWAYS & PAVING
FREE QUOTES Professional, friendly Service Always
Ph. 03 329 4806 or 027 827 0505 CAP CONSTRUCTION LTD
ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE Phone for further details
(03) 379 1100
www.groutpro.co.nz
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
HOUSE CLEARING
APPLIANCES & WHITEWARE Sales and service, 12 mths guarantee, free delivery in Chch area, Appliance Services, Showroom Shop 12 New Brighton mall (Pierside). Phone 388 4780
CARRIER LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069
Are you moving house? Let All Clear Canterbury take care of your unwanted items. You identify what you want to keep & we will dispose of the rest!!
Ph: 03 312 7119 Mob: 021 078 4553
9220021AA
If you are interested please call Vicki on 03-281 8746 quoting reference SJG-HASS-1041.
Steve Ph 03 337 1358/ 022 395 6632 Brett Ph 03 358 5105 / 027 746 7632
• Maintenance and Repairs • Concrete Work • Ceilings and Wallboards • Bathrooms and Alterations • Weatherboards and Decks
allclearcanterbury@gmail.com www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz
Professional carPet cleaning • Carpet stain removal • Competitive pricing • Carpet is fully dry within 2-3 hours of clean • Locally owned and operated • Professional and friendly service Contact us for a free quote Josh Smith Christchurch 022 4STAIN0 022 4782460 info@precisionclean.co.nz
ROOF PAINTING Waterblasting, rope & harness a speciality, no scaffolding required, 30 years of breathtaking experience. FREE QUOTES
15% discount
off all other written roof painting quotes
Phone Kevin 027 561 4629 ANDREWS TREE CARE Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688
Phone 377 5544 AH 338 3494 Mobile 021 379 477 www.jims.co.nz
Barry McGowan 9168001AA
These are casual roles with varied shifts weekdays and weekends.
21
Licensed Certified Builder
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 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.
CARPET and free 3 rooms from $59, experience 2256
CLEANING deodorising, & hallway over 20 yrs ph 027 220-
CHIMNEY CLEANING Clean Sweep Canterbury Ltd, Professional, Guaranteed Service, (formerly Abel & Prestige Chimney Cleaning Ltd), Ph 0800 SWEEPER 0800 793 3737
DRIVEWAYS
Replace, repair or new. We are a local company with over 10 yrs exp. We also operate a digger for all other earthworks.
Ph. R.M. Solutions 021 02866981 for a free quote.
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
BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265
MoSS TREATMENTS House, roof & driveway moss treatments. Waterblasting and clean down specialist. Ph Kiwi Coatings Canterbury Ltd. 027 582-2252
CARPETLAYER Laying and Repairs, 35 yrs experience, ph Peter 3267711 or 027 240-6532
oVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $50.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025
Monday March 16 2015
Classifieds
Trades & Services PAINTING & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, Painting Plastering Division, ph Mark 021 171-1586 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 PAINTER Available, All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 3350265 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 PLUMBER For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943 ELECTRICIAN REGISTERED for all electrical installations & repairs Ph 03 348 6558 or 021 026 73375 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
Contact us today
Trades & Services
Trades & Services
STEEL cut to length
VHS VIDEO TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655
Building Structural Steel Full range of black, primed & galv. Products: Pipe, Box, Angle, Flat, P.F.C. Re-Bar & Pre Drilled Base Plates. We can supply cut and deliver Mon-Friday 8-4.30 Sat 8-12pm
STEEL CANTERBURY LTD 6 Cable St, Sockburn P 943 6525 F 943 6527 sales@steelcanterbury.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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Entertainment
Ph: 03 379 1100
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VINYL AND TILE uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125
Entertainment News & Advertising Jo-Anne Fuller phone: 364 7425
WATERBLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz
email: jo.fuller@ christchurchstar.co.nz
PIERVIEW Restaurant
Quality a la carte with a view!
OPEN FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY FROM 5.30PM
WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 3442170
CHECK OUT OUR PIERVIEW SPECIALS!
Friday’s: 2 for 1 Deal STEAK SIZZLER
Sunday’s: 3 Course Deal Soup, Roast, Dessert
$25
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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 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
BISTRO SHUTTLE Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm - 2pm & from 5pm
ADD SOME
COLOUR
Bistro midweek Roast special
RT! TO YOUR ADVE
10
$
DESIGN DELIVERY
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Wanted To Buy GOOD PRICES paid for estate lots, antiques and good quality furniture, Ph Rick 347 4493 or 021 376 883 RECORDS and TURNTABLES WANTED, 7” eps, lps, any amount rock, pop, blues, jazz etc. Top prices paid. PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days ph 366 7410 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045
202 Marine Pde Ph 388-9416
Thursday 12th March - Wednesday 18th March THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (M) KIDNAPPING MR HEINEKEN (M) A LITTLE CHAOS (M)
THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (M) ROYAL OPERA L’ELISIR D’AMORE (G)
LETTERBOX ADVERTISING PRINT
RUNNING
Available Tues, Weds & Thurs
The Christchurch Star Company specialises in the printing and delivery of gloss mailers and letterbox flyers. We offer a FREE professional Creative and Design service to ensure your advertising is effectively targetting your customers. You can choose CHCH wide delivery to every home or target your delivery to where your customers live. Talk to us about the best option for your business.
Phone Mark on 364 74537453 or 021 800800 809809 • Email: mark@christchurchstar.co.nz Phone Mark on 364 or 021 • Email: mark@starmedia.kiwi
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz Members, guests and affiliates welcome
H
ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S
CLUB
RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! FRIDAY 20 MARCH, 7.30PM
THE WARRATAHS TICKETS $25 SATURDAY 21 MARCH 4.30PM: THE BUSKER 8PM: SHA-LOW
SUNDAY 22 MARCH, 2PM: NEVILLE WILKINS & THE VISCOUNTS, $5 (Sports Hall)
COMING UP
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SATURDAY 28 MARCH, 8PM
COOPERS RUN TICKETS $20 ULTIMATE NIGHT OF COUNTRY
FEAT. THE RANCHSLIDERS FRIDAY 10 APRIL, 8PM
ABBA TRIBUTE BY PAUL MADSEN MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
TICKETS $20
17 Carmen Rd ph 349 9026 www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz Members, guests & affiliates welcome
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Under New Management
John’s back! $12
and so is
FINNS Bar and and Bistro Bistro Bar
famous full menu
LUNCH
EVERYDAY
2 for Tuesdays
MAIN MENU ONLY Conditions apply
s B . y n ’ n s h Jo at
Join JOHNNY B’s JUG CLUB
THURSDAYS 7.30PM
KARAOKE
CRICKET/CRUSADERS LIVE ON SKY
Hornby
POOL TABLE
18 GAMING MACHINES
Johnny.B’s at SNAFU, 7 Chalmers St, Hornby Ph 344 1110
Family Friendly 2 course Kids special
2 course Seniors lunch deal Roast & Dessert Special available lunch only Mon - Sat 12pm - 2.30pm
$ 950
$20
Great Kids menu plus designated play area
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
We are open for BREAKFAST! from 6.30am daily Racecourse Hotel 118 Racecourse Rd, Ph 342 7150 Open daily from 6.30am - late BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER
WORLD CUP Every match CRICKET LIVE on SKY ST PADDY’S DAY It’s Back! SPECIAL SUPER 15 RUGBY live on 5 tv’s
2 FOR 1 MAINS 5pm - 8pm
(Mains menu only. No vouchers accepted))
Chef James Laing
Gorgeous Cabinet Food
The Bower’s Urban Corner Cafe has a new chef filling the cabinets - James Laing. With a background that includes the well-respected Nor’ Wester Cafe in Amberley and the Boulevard Cafe & Bar in the central city, James is looking forward to delighting old and new customers with some gorgeous eats. “In my last position we catered mostly to business and office staff and food to meet special dietary requirements. I intend to expand the cafe selection so people wanting items that are gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, low fat, etc have more to choose from,” said James. Open daily from 9am, the Urban Corner Cafe occupies the eastern side of The Bower in North New Brighton. By day the fully licensed cafe offers a wide range of convenient cabinet items ranging freshly baked scones, muffins, gourmet sandwiches and paninis, cakes and slices, through to a dedicated breakfast, brunch, lunch menu. They serve excellent espresso and are immensely kid-friendly,
Monday - Friday
VOUCHER
OFFER EXPIRES: TUESDAY 31st March 2015. Subject to T’s & C’s.
COURTESY COACH
Conditions apply
POOL | GAMING ROOM ST ALBANS
Phone 355 0218
305 Cranford Street, St Albans
Email: robbies305ltd@gmail.com
Unbeatable
Buffet Lunch & Dinner
All you can eat, 7 days
St Day St Patrick’s Patrick’s Day Tuesday 17th March Traditional Irish Fare added to our dinner buffet
Bookings Essential
PH 386-0088
fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz
The Urban Corner Cafe Restaurant, cnr New Brighton Road/Bower Avenue. Phone 388 3649.
FREE COFFEE OR TEA
CATCH A RIDE WITH US!
$12 LIGHT LUNCH
with a spectacular secure outdoor play area. The cafe also displays an assortment of trendy trinkets and modern decor home wares for sale that are well worth a browse. From chunky fashion jewelery through to contemporary iron wall art, there’s bound to be that perfect gift for someone special. By night Chef Simon takes over with an innovative dinner menu. Watch this space for information about the new season menu out soon! The western side of the structure houses The Bower... a lovely modern styled bar decked out with booth and leaner seating, a gaming room, and fabulous sun drenched sheltered outdoor area. The bar offers a wide range of regular entertainment including live music and live sports coverage.
ph 388 9138
live ENTERTAINMENT OUTDOOR BAR AREA GAMING ROOM excellent FOOD INNOVATIVE CUISINE excellent service
ph 388 3649
cnr New Brighton Rd & Bower Ave, New Brighton
OUR GREAT Café by day TRY DINNER MENU bar & RESTAURANT by night Happy Hour
5pm - 7pm, daily
Phone 385 8880 Find us on FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH THE
LIVE MUSIC
Mandi MILLER
FRIDAY 20th March 6pm
GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132
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WESTERN NEWS
EVERYTHING
5
QUALITY GUARANTEE
Year
on all of our products
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Sierra full back-to-wall toilet • Hard resin soft close pop & lock seat • Universal water inlet • Universal P & S-Trap • S-Trap 100-250mm multi-fit • Quiet fill valve • Full white porcelain
White
Was $659
$299
global inspiration scandinavian design
Smile Range Vanity
• Pop Up Plug Included • Soft Close Drawer’s* • LED lights in drawer’s*
Black
Was $899
$499
Neo Voss Shower Slide Full Solid Brass Construction
Was $299
$199
Sizes Available:
800mm Wall Hung Vanity Available in GLOSS WHITE & DARK ONLY $499 900mm Wall Hung Vanity Available in DARK OAK ONLY $659 1200mm Wall Hung Vanity Available in GLOSS WHITE, DARK OAK & WHITE OAK $759 WHITE OAK, DARK OAK, & GLOSS WHITE Side Storage Cabinet $299 DARK ONLY 800mm Mirror Cabinet $299 Mirror Cabinet 900mm $359 1200mm $399 ask instore for details
*
New Stocks have arrived with over 12 different styles to choose from.
Was $359
Was $389
$159
YEAR WARRANTY
YEAR WARRANTY
$189
YEAR WARRANTY
MASSIVE SHOWER DISCOUNTS! New Sleek Farrera Shower • Easy clean glass • 2000mm full length glass • Satin finish aluminium profiles • Square stainless steel handles • Concealed screw fittings • Acrylic 2.5mm shower liner • Low profile shower base • NZ made easy clean shower waste
900x900mm Full Kit
1000x1000mm Full Kit
1200x800mm Full Kit
1200x900mm Full Kit
$699
LINEAR GRATE SHOWER BASE OPTIONAL UPGRADE ONLY $199
Neo Voss Basin Mixer One Piece Spanish Made Ceramic Disc
$799
$799
$849
Cl Eas ea y n!
Cl Eas ea y n!
ALL BATHS $1299
Neo Voss Shower Mixer Spanish Made Ceramic Disc
Tivolli Frameless Shower • NanoShield Treated Glass • 10mm toughened safety glass • Thick 2.5mm acrylic wall liners • Fibreglass re-inforced shower trays • Solid brass hinges • Polished aluminium wall extrusions
900x900
10mm
TOUGHENED
GLASS
Was $1999
$1199
1000x1000
Was $2099
LINEAR GRATE SHOWER BASE OPTIONAL UPGRADE ONLY $199
$1299
1200x800
Was $1999
$1199
1200x900
Was $2099
$1299
Unit E, 301 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton, Phone 03 348 7379 HOURS Mon - Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-4pm (Closed Sunday) KALESSI.CO.NZ for the best designs & lowest prices
SALE Great quality trees at great value prices
UP TO 80% OFF!
for a limited time only UNTIL 31 MARCH 2015
366 Halswell Junction Road Halswell, Christchurch 8025 T: 03 349 9240 E: info@allwood.co.nz
QUICK!
GET IN
www.allwood.co.nz
Keep up to date on what is happening around the nursery through our website and Facebook page.
SALE
UP TO 80% OFF!
for a limited time only UNTIL 31 MARCH 2015
Deciduous trees on sale include:
Topiary Standards
Deciduous Magnolias
Hedging Plants
• Maples • Dogwoods • Oaks • Flowering Cherry Trees • Tulip Tree • Crab Apple • Beech Trees • Elms • Limes and many more
All discounted by 20%
All 20% off
• Portuguese Laurels • Bay Laurels • Mexican Orange Blossom • Liquidamber Gumball • Photinia Red Robin • Cranberry
Huge range, Wonderful spring flowers.
• Griselinia • Pittosporum • Photinia Red Robin • Elaeangus • Mexican Orange Blossom • Bay Laurel • Portuguese Laurel • Plus many more
Huge range. Trees up to 5m in height.
SOME TREES UP TO
Minimum 20% discount
80% OFF
Rhododendron Varieties
Robinia Mop Top (1.8m stem)
Acer Palmatum (Upright Japanese Maple)
All discounted by 20% Cornus Eddies White Wonder
Thuja Smaragd Large Grade
Michelia Lemon Fragrance
(Dogwood Trees)
(Weeping Silver Pear Trees)
Big chunky plants. $49.50 grade
Were $95
Ideal for small/medium gardens. Will tolerate wind. Were $145
Beautiful small tree with stunning white flowers. Were $125
Were $145
Great ornamental evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Requires shelter from wind when young. Were $49.50
NOW $35
NOW $60ea
NOW $100
NOW $80
NOW $100
NOW $35
366 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz
Keep up to date on what is happening around the nursery through our website and Facebook page.
Pyrus Salicifolia Pendula
Magnolia Grand Blanchard (Evergreen Magnolia)
Tough ornamental tree for exposed sites. Were $125
Were $69.50
NOW $75
NOW $50
366 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz
www.allwood.co.nz
OPEN 7 DAYS MON to FRI - 9.00am to 5.00pm, SAT & SUN - 10.00am to 4.00pm
SALE
UP TO 80% OFF!
for a limited time only UNTIL 31 MARCH 2015
Deciduous trees on sale include:
Topiary Standards
Deciduous Magnolias
Hedging Plants
• Maples • Dogwoods • Oaks • Flowering Cherry Trees • Tulip Tree • Crab Apple • Beech Trees • Elms • Limes and many more
All discounted by 20%
All 20% off
• Portuguese Laurels • Bay Laurels • Mexican Orange Blossom • Liquidamber Gumball • Photinia Red Robin • Cranberry
Huge range, Wonderful spring flowers.
• Griselinia • Pittosporum • Photinia Red Robin • Elaeangus • Mexican Orange Blossom • Bay Laurel • Portuguese Laurel • Plus many more
Huge range. Trees up to 5m in height.
SOME TREES UP TO
Minimum 20% discount
80% OFF
Rhododendron Varieties
Robinia Mop Top (1.8m stem)
Acer Palmatum (Upright Japanese Maple)
All discounted by 20% Cornus Eddies White Wonder
Thuja Smaragd Large Grade
Michelia Lemon Fragrance
(Dogwood Trees)
(Weeping Silver Pear Trees)
Big chunky plants. $49.50 grade
Were $95
Ideal for small/medium gardens. Will tolerate wind. Were $145
Beautiful small tree with stunning white flowers. Were $125
Were $145
Great ornamental evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Requires shelter from wind when young. Were $49.50
NOW $35
NOW $60ea
NOW $100
NOW $80
NOW $100
NOW $35
366 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz
Keep up to date on what is happening around the nursery through our website and Facebook page.
Pyrus Salicifolia Pendula
Magnolia Grand Blanchard (Evergreen Magnolia)
Tough ornamental tree for exposed sites. Were $125
Were $69.50
NOW $75
NOW $50
366 Halswell Junction Road, Halswell, Christchurch 8025 | T: 03 349 9240 | E: info@allwood.co.nz
www.allwood.co.nz
OPEN 7 DAYS MON to FRI - 9.00am to 5.00pm, SAT & SUN - 10.00am to 4.00pm
Good, honest gardening advice is our hallmark g plans n Garden design / Plantin n Delivery and Planting n Expert advice n Onsite consultations / shrubs onsite n 5 acres / 12,000 trees
Our pleasant, practised and optimistic staff combines up to 50 years experience in the horticulture industry, to provide you with expert and sound advice. With such a wide and diverse range of skills at our disposal, we are here to assist you with all your gardening needs. OPEN 7 DAYS MON to FRI - 9.00am to 5.00pm, SAT & SUN - 10.00am to 4.00pm
www.allwood.co.nz
Keep up to date on what is happening around the nursery through our website and Facebook page.