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The best street artists in the city will be recruited to cover the back wall of a building next to the Riccarton Rd railway with striking modern murals. Work to beautify the western side of the railway line, near Nancy’s Corner, at 35 Riccarton Rd, began last week with a strip-planting of wild flowers. However, the bare grey wall of the building will also undergo transformation. Spectrum Street Art Festival
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Art brightens railway flower project director George Shaw has been recruited to find street artists to do the job. The festival started last week and finishes in April. It displays leading works of urban art from local and overseas artists. Mr Shaw was introduced to the site manager at 35 Riccarton Rd, Graeme Clarke, by deputy mayor Vicki Buck. Meanwhile, last Monday, work began at the site on the flower project, with 20 volunteers
clearing weeds and planting seeds. Mr Clarke said the initiative will transform the area. ‘’Basically, it will reduce the carbon ratings quite significantly... and (flowers) attract butterflies and bees,’’ he said. The project is being viewed as another step forward in redeveloping the city postearthquake. A volunteer from Western Carolina University, PhD
director Lane Perry, said seeing the innovation and resilience of Cantabrians since the earthquakes is profound. “It is not only something Christchurch has taught the world in the days of the recovery and response, but it is something they are continuing to teach the world now.’’ Mr Clarke said the project’s first day had seen a great response. He said Living Earth supplied free compost, Frews
Contracting provided free delivery, and Nando’s Riccarton put on lunch for the volunteers. The idea was originally inspired by the ongoing gardening and mural art undertaken by the Deans Ave Precinct Society. The pathway next to the railway will also be turned into a cycleway, and a pedestrian crossing will be installed on Riccarton Rd to allow access to the site. Mr Clarke said the next working bees are planned for March and April.
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Jellie Park plan update needed ANDREW KING
Jellie Park Recreation and Sports Centre’s management plan needs to be updated so it can keep a high performance sport facility. The Apollo Projects Centre was relocated to Jellie Park from earthquake-battered QE II Sport and Recreation Centre under the emergency Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act. The Government-funded $3.5 million high performance training facility was rebuilt at Jellie Park in May 2013. It included a full-size netball court which is used by the Canterbury Tactix for training, a high performance strength and conditioning gym, and a 40m running straight where video analysis and electronic speed timing can be carried out. But unless the city council include it in the management plan for Jellie Park it may have to go. The management plan is a guide of what can and can’t be built in the park. Board deputy chairman David Cartwright said it would be crazy to lose such a fantastic facility. “It is unlikely that it will be dismantled because at the moment
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we don’t have anything else,” he said. “We don’t need the city to lose professional athletes.” He said it would be a no-brainer to keep the sports hub on site. The board will decide today if they will approve draft changes to the management plan to put the Apollo Project Centre on the
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plans officially and the rezoning of land. Once these have been approved the changes will go out for public consultation on January 16 for two months to see what impact the changes will have on the surrounding public. City council recreation and sports manager John Filsell said
it was vital to include future extensions to car parking. “We’re desperately trying to ensure we can keep the majority of the activities hosted by the facility available to the public for most of the time,” he said. Once consultation is complete the final sign off would be made by the city council.
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LIBRARY CLASSROOMS CLOSED Classrooms at Upper Riccarton Library closed last Wednesday. Earthquake repair work will begin in the library three learning centre classrooms. The classrooms will re-open on February 1. Two out of the three toilets will remain open at all times. The library will remain open during this time. PIPEWORK UPDATE Work has been progressing well as SCIRT replaces the earthquake damaged waterpipes on both Holmwood Rd and Garden Rd. The crews have been working to overcome difficult ground conditions with a high level of groundwater. SCIRT is planning to have work completed on Holmwood Rd before December 23. They also plan to have the intersection between Holmwood Rd and Garden Rd finished before the Christmas break. The crew will return on January 5 and will continue to work along the next section of Garden Rd. The road will therefore be closed from this date. SOUTH HORNBY AWARDS Last week the Western News reported that South Hornby School students received awards from the Hornby Lions Club. The organisation behind the awards was the Kiwanis Club of North West Christchurch.
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accessing the pulp canal, cleaning and shaping the canal then filling the canal before restoring the crown and tooth root surface. It is a long, intricate procedure which can’t be rushed. Bindi was under anaesthetic for 5 hours in total so obviously you need a healthy patient free of internal, systemic disease and a very dedicated, skilled anaesthetist who keeps up regular monitoring for 5 hours. You also need owners who understand the procedure and are
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A colleague of mine is set to retire this week after 46 years as a firefighter. I won’t embarrass him by naming him but this number of years is far from unusual. In a world where the norm is apparently four or five years before an employee moves on, the majority of firefighters are here for the long haul. There are many reasons for this. I read somewhere the saying: ‘If you love what you do you never spend a day at work’. If it’s true then an awful lot of firefighters never go to work. They just happen to be on duty. This is a job that is not for everyone. It’s one where you basically have two families. The one at home and the one at work. Your relationships with your colleagues are so much closer than a
typical workplace. Hardly surprising when you place your very life in the hands of the person next to you. It’s why internationally there is a brother and sisterhood that transcends borders and language. Whether being cold and wet and exhausted but exhilarated after a hard job or sitting at 3am in the mess having a deep conversation, (or an absolutely nonsensical one), while heart rate drops and body cools it’s a bloody great job. It’s why people don’t want to stop. It’s why they don’t leave. • Last week’s Soapbox column was written about the Christchurch Methodist Mission, not the City Mission, as it was later referred to in the article. Western News apologises for the error.
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Works on the Nga Puna Wai sports hub will begin in the middle of next year, after the release of stage one plans. The sports complex, based next to the Canterbury Agricultural Park, will replace the multi-use Queen Elizabeth II Park, which was demolished after the February 2011 earthquakes. On Thursday, the city council released the plans for stage one. It includes 12 tennis courts, an artificial-surface athletics track, two hockey turfs, and an enclosed rugby league arena. The estimated budget of the stage one concept will be $36.8 million. The full project is expected to take 10 to 30 years to complete. The 83ha area near Wigram is currently a reserve, used mainly for livestock grazing and recreation. Riccarton-Wigram community board chairman Mike Mora said he was pleased with stage one. He said there was a bit of work still to be done with traffic management, but the city council should easily deal with this.
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The repairs to the earthquakedamaged water main on Clyde Rd, between Memorial Ave and Jeffreys Rd, are continuing. Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team has installed the main and sub-main, and will have trenches filled in and sealed before Christmas. All cones and site fencing will be removed over the Christmas period. After Christmas, SCIRT will connect the new water supply and carry out testing to the new pipes.
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He said previous concerns regarding the level of noise associated with Nga Puna Wai had also been dealt with. “We don’t want to cause any distress to the existing community, which has bought into a nice, quiet reserve next door. Riccarton-Wigram community board deputy chairwoman Helen Broughton said the main concern for residents and the community board was that the road would become a “hub”,
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Earthquake-damaged fresh water supply pipes are being replaced on Idris Rd, near Glandovey Rd and Plynlimon Rd. Before the Christmas break, the section of the water main along Idris Rd, between Plynlimon Rd and Glandovery Rd, should be completed. Trenches will also be backfilled and sealed. From January next year, work on the intersection between Plynlimon Rd and Idris Rd will connect the new water main to the existing system. Two-way traffic will continue to be maintained between the intersection of Glandovey Rd and Idris Rd, but expect to see
The Riccarton-Wigram Community Board has approved the names Koareare Avenue, Koreke Lane and Hurutini Way, as part of stage 8 of the Knight Stream Park – a Fulton Hogan Land development. Koareare is the edible rhizome of the raupo, also known as New Zealand bullrush. Koreke Lane is named after the now extinct New Zealand quail. This bird was known to have inhabited the Canterbury area until the mid1800s. Hurutini is the Ngai Tahu name for Knights Stream. KITCHEN FIRE Two fire crews were sent out to Ballantyne Ave on Tuesday at 5.47pm, after a kitchen fire caused by a pot of fat on the stove. Two fire crews from Sockburn were sent out and were there for 18 minutes. CAR FIRE Fire services were sent out to a mobile property fire on Guys RD in Yaldhurst. The crews were sent to put a car fire out at 1.05am last Tuesday. Two fire crews from Harewood and Sockburn were at the scene for 42 minutes.
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Life of fires, finding folk, food Keith Norton is a fire fighter of 41 years, a member of the Urban Search and Rescue team, and also of the St Vincent de Paul society. Fraser WalkerPearce talks to him about coaching Dan Carter’s dad and being involved in rescue and recovery during 2011 earthquakes both here at in Japan By the sounds of things, Keith, you’ve had a very interesting life. I think that’s fair to say, don’t you? Yes, it’s been a pretty fullon one, with fires and food parcels taking up most of my time (laughs). As a professional fire fighter, fires are my main employer, and I’m now into my 41st year as a fire fighter. And you’ve done a lot of work with the St Vincent de Paul society. Tell me about that? I’ve been involved with St Vincent de Paul for a long time as well. It’s a parish-based organisation that helps those in need, but we don’t actively preach the religion side of it. We help by either getting them a food parcel, or some sort of assistance they require. We have a lot of people who are involved, and there are about 16 different
conferences in and around Canterbury. What was it like being named as a Canterbury Local Hero? It was a huge surprise. There were a lot of really great people receiving awards that night, so it was an honour to be up with them. I didn’t know it was coming, it just one day came through my work email and I’m still at a loss as to who nominated me. Obviously you’re a modest hero too? I don’t know about that (laughs). I figure you only get it on behalf of those who you work with and I accepted it on behalf of everyone I have worked with. I also have a role with St Vincent de Paul looking after smaller Pacific countries, as the Oceania co-ordinator. We’re kind of put there to help with any special
programmes - but I really don’t think I’m a hero. And you’ve been a fire fighter for 41 years. That must be an incredibly rewarding job? I do that and am also involved in a sub-section of the fire service called Urban Search And Rescue (USAR). It was another chance to work as a team to help out with the earthquakes and I was nominated to help out in Japan after their earthquake and tsunami in 2011. It’s a massive team effort from everyone involved with these jobs. The main thing is that you don’t let it go to your head; that you have a job to do. You see guys on the front line, saving lives and putting out fires, but it’s the people behind the front lines that are the real saviours. The people who check that your equipment isn’t faulty – things like that. That’s why things are always running smoothly. What were some highlights in your time as a fire fighter?
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In all the different incidents I’ve been to, there have never been two jobs the same. I always enjoy going to work, no day is the same – some are quieter, but you have to expect the unexpected. In my 41 years, there have been a couple of incidents that stick out. I guess the main ones would be some of the big house fires years ago, when you’d have to chew a lot of smoke, but health and safety nowadays is a lot tighter. Nowadays, common sense prevails, and the advance in fire fighting gear is always improving and we always love to see new tools and techniques. And what about your time on the USAR task force? It throws a completely new
dimension into the work, really, being able to work with overseas teams. The training is so good that if you get deployed in the South Pacific, where you’re teamed up with a team from another country, you still know exactly what’s going on. The Christchurch earthquakes really tested our mettle. We put our bodies in places we never thought we would have to put them. And after eight days working in Christchurch, within the space of a month we went to Japan, following the tsunami, so it was a full-on month. It was a massively emotional time for our crew as well – a lot of the guys were dealing with their own stuff at home. Especially with the body recovery and things like that. Where did you stay when you were in Japan? We were camped on a baseball diamond in two-man tents. The temperatures got to below -17 deg C. But we survived – we had adequate gear to keep us alive for that time. We also had enough food to keep us going. Christchurch posed many difficult situations, but when we arrived in Japan, it was basically a body recovery situation, because no one was trapped. The
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parcels and family power of the tsunami had swept everything out to sea, whereas Christchurch was definitely a rescue attempt for about the first seven or eight days. They’re both challenging, but the actual devastation of Japan put Christchurch in perspective. You’ve also coached the Canterbury Fire Brigade Rugby team for 30-odd years? Yes I did. I played until my body couldn’t take it anymore. Dan Carter’s dad, Neville Carter, was one of our best players back in the day – most of our guys were first team players.
We played curtain-raisers for Super 14 games, and we always got a run on Jade Stadium. I was a manager, coach, player, fundraiser, everything! We had some awesome players with us over the years. And what about your family, are they from Christchurch? Yes all the family is from Christchurch. We have nine kids and a couple of grandchildren. And what about yourself? I wasn’t born here, but it’s where I’ve spent most of my life. I was born in New Plymouth. Have you travelled much?
I travelled around most of the Pacific Islands as part of the USAR job, and have experienced the cultures there. A few years ago, we got a fire truck into a remote part of Guam when they needed one. We managed to fly it up there over two days in a big Hercules plane. And finally – what are you hoping for this Christmas? I’m looking forward to a bit of quality time with the family. We don’t get a lot of that around this time of the year. Christmas is pretty special and it’ll be nice to get some family time in.
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ARTS AND CRAFTS: Hornby High School’s K-Ci Newton-Whare, Kingston McIlroy, Sunny Avia, and Kiarn Leonard-Graham, pictured with a manu tukutuku (traditional Maori kite), as part of an arts workshop. Students collaborated to make three kites using traditional materials, under the guidance of teacher Terry Mitchell. These will be displayed in different locations around the school, including one in the bilingual class being established in 2016.
Rewards at Russley Primary prizes Russley School held its prizegiving on Friday, with Monica Koster named as dux. Special awards given to 10 pupils included the top sports prize, which was shared between Monica Koster and Lily Forward. Matilda Sellier won the top music award; with Isaac Paul and Rebekah MacClure winning senior and junior oratory awards. Prize-giving 2015 Senior Dux – Monica Koster Sports Award Nicholls Trophy – Monica Koster and Lilly Forward ESOL Excellence Award – Joanne Cha Music Award Sedley Wells Trophy – Matilda Sellier Senior Oratory Award – Isaac Paul Junior Oratory Award – Rebekah MacClure Senior Arts Award – Monica Koster Choices Trophy – Zoë Burgess Citizenship Award (Telfer Trophy) – Olivia Cadenhead Leadership Award – Trinity Peterson General Excellence Awards Team Waka – Rachel Fong-Yip Team Arawai – Riley Martin Team Roto – Hannah Law-
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DETERMINED: Christchurch Boys’ High School has finished fifth at the Condor sevens tournament held in Auckland. Back row (from left) – Sharada Stewart (physio), Tim Bolton, Judah Gawith, Jesse Houston (captain), George Taylor, Fletch Thomson and Jordan Jennings. Front row – Mike Drury (manager), Ryan Frampton, Josh McKay, Calum Goddard, Josh McKay, Atu Manu, Fraser Aitken, Nathan Evans and Nick Thomson (coach).
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FLYING HIGH: Villa Maria College student Tegan Duffy has won the junior girls long jump title at the national secondary schools athletics championships. Duffy finished with a final jump of 5.23m, just ahead of second place Kayla Goodwin who finished with a jump of 5.22m. Duffy also finished second in the junior girls 80m hurdles event. The NEW LOCATION ADVERT.pdf a.m. athletics championships were held1 in1/05/2014 Timaru on 11:51:35 December 5-6.
Christchurch Boys’ High School has finished fifth at the national secondary schools sevens tournament. The tournament was held in Auckland on December 5-6 with 24 teams competing in the boys competition and 16 teams in girls division. After playing six games over the weekend, the team’s only loss came against Rotorua Boys’ High School in the quarter finals, which meant they couldn’t finish higher than fifth place. A 24-0 thrashing of traditional
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Exploring Ubud reveals essence of Bali With lots to do, why torment an elephant, asks Jo Ferris
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ITH SEVERAL “must dos” on the list while in Bali recently, slotting an elephant ride at the end of the trip was a blessing in disguise, looking back. Wanting to avoid any tour packages and with just one day remaining meant cramming a visit to Ubud’s monkey forest, flicking over historical artwork in Ubud’s Museum Puri Lukisan, and then meeting an elephant. Given the timeframe, that turned out to be at Bali Zoo — conveniently located on the round trip from Kuta to Ubud. First hint: Do your homework on what to see and where to see it. Attempting a trifecta probably isn’t the brightest idea. Loosely mentioning preferences off an airport brochure to a driver while haggling a fare isn’t best practice either. State your case clearly or prepare to be led astray. Tour drivers are everywhere around Kuta and routes can tend to be of their choosing. The $65 peeled off in the 600,000 rupee equivalent for a personal chauffeur can’t be sneezed at, however. An entire day? Bargain. And, after haggling down to 500,000, I figured the ‘tenner’ was worth tipping — and definitely worth shunning the tour herds. There are plenty of those. Ubud’s sacred monkey forest is essential viewing. The tranquillity of this spiritual setting is in heavenly contrast to the frenetic pace of Bali’s other attractions. And the monkeys are captivating. I should have passed on the museum. While home to arguably the finest collection of traditional Balinese paintings, it was a costly experience, time-wise.
FROM LEFT: A mahout (keeper/driver) rides an elephant; Bali’s sacred monkey forest; elephant processions tread a regular trail in Bali Zoo; coming in for a personal meeting (below).
An elephant experience deserves a day on its own. There are several parks and activity combinations. It depends whether the focus is learning about these stately giants or simply ticking the bucket list and riding one. Swayed by stern words from my daughter, I have come to believe that riding an elephant should be off-limits. Discovering their backs aren’t designed for such weight doesn’t help and I am well aware of their plight in Thailand. Social media being what it is, you cannot avoid the horrific videos. Yet, try as I might, I failed to glean any sliver of information about how Bali’s elephants are ‘broken in’. Much has been exposed about Thailand’s appalling process of ‘phajaan’. Loosely translated as
‘crush’, the torment is exactly that. Despite Bali Zoo’s parade of elephants appearing at ease, I was edgy seeing the mahouts straddling them with bull hooks in hand. Bali’s elephants are from Sumatra — a country being
depleted of its forests — with more than two-thirds of the elephants’ habitat lost in the past 25 years. Poaching is increasingly dwindling numbers — fewer than 2000 are left in the wild, according to World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF), which now classifies elephants as endangered. In September, outrage sparked over yet another illegal slaughter when a friendly elephant named Yongki was found dead with his ivory tusks hacked out. It was near the camp where he lived at the Bukit Barisan Selatan national park in Sumatra. I only learned this upon my return. Remembering my encounter with the elephant I paid to feed filled me with sorrow. They appear sad, almost pleading. Riding them is not an option. Just being up close and personal is enough.
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Bellbird Spring Home Block White 2013, $30 ★★★★ Guy Porter has blended together an Loosely fill the neck and main theeyebrow-raising the oranges. Remove cavity with the stuffing. Secure the combo of riesling, legs and neckdice with skewers to muscat, pith and the flesh. hold the stuffing in, or place a gewurztraminer and Place the rind and flesh large onion at the entrance to the pinot gris to create a main to hold the stuffing. in a cavity bowl with the stuff- wine redolent of yellow roses Place the turkey in a large and grandma’s overnight bag — ing mix, roasting dish,seasonings breast-side up. and perfumed and sweet on the Brush with the butter. Place about In the mouth it has juicy enough orange juice to nose. 2 cups of water in the roasting white peach and persimmon bind. pan. Cover the pan loosely with notes, refreshingly creamy and foil.Preheat the oven to complex. It’s amazing partnered Roast for about 40 minutes per with spicy butter chicken. 160C. 500g of turkey plus 30 minutes extra, until the legs ease away Natural Wine Co. Organic Loosely fillgentle thepulling. neck and Pinot Gris 2015, $19 indisfarne was established in 1987 and is a small privately run nursery school. The from the body with ★★★★ 1/2 Baste atcavity least twicewith during the stuffmain separate nursery building caters for up to fourteen babies, and the preschool is This straw-gold pinot gris cooking. Remove the foil during ing. Secure the legs and shows a lifted, the last 30 minutes of cooking. licensed for up to thirty six children. We pride ourselves on providing as much a chalky, nutty aroma Combine theskewers glaze ingredients neck with to hold and a rich quince and home like environment as possible for all of the children who attend Lindisfarne. and heat until the gelatine and the in,Prick orthe place abaked apple sugarstuffing are dissolved. Our team consists of all trained and registered teachers, a teacher’s aide, a teaching assistant, character. It’s full, turkey skin with a needle then large onion at the entrance andhasa cook and cleaner. generous and brush with the glaze. Continue to theformain cavity intriguing layers cooking 5 minutes. Brushto withhold Weofpride ourselves on being a multi-cultural centre, both through the nationalities of the complexity on the the glaze again and continue the stuffing. children who attend, and the nationalities of our teaching staff. finish. It’s a step cooking until the skin is golden oflarge private play area allows the children to engage in lots of physical activities as well andPlace crisp. Stand about 10in a sideways in terms theforturkey The what you’d normally minutes before carving. large roasting dish, breastexpect from Suggested wine match: A wellaspinot imaginative play. Our on-site primary school teacher ensures all children are well prepared like rounded Chardonnay. side up. Brush with the gris, but I really — Serves about 10 this wine. to start primary school.
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Loosely fill the neck and main cavity with the stuffing. Secure the legs and neck with skewers to hold the stuffing in, or place a large onion at the entrance to the main cavity to hold the stuffing. Place the turkey in a large roasting dish, breast-side up. Brush with the butter. Place about 2 cups of water in the roasting pan. Cover the pan loosely with foil. Roast for about 40 minutes per 500g of turkey plus 30 minutes extra, until the legs ease away Natural Wine Co. Organic Pinot Gris 2015, $19 from the body with gentle pulling. ★★★★ 1/2 Baste at least Families aretwice moreduring than welcome to call in at any time to view the programme and meet cooking. Remove the foil during This straw-gold pinot gris the teachers. the last 30 minutes of cooking. shows a lifted, Combine the glaze ingredients chalky, nutty aroma and heat until the gelatine and and a rich quince and sugar are dissolved. Prick the baked apple turkey skin with a needle then character. It’s full, brush with the glaze. Continue generous and has cooking for 5 minutes. Brush with intriguing layers of the glaze again and continue complexity on the • Central location cooking until the skin is golden finish. It’s a step • Cooked healthy heart meals and crisp. Stand for about 10 sideways in terms of minutes before carving. what you’d normally • Large private outdoor play area Canterbury swim sChool Suggested wine match: A wellexpect from pinot • Casual rounded Chardonnay. I reallycare like available is ready for you to gris, but — Serves about 10 this wine. • Enrolments available now
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Mini lives up to reputation of old
WHEN I first became interested in motorsport, many of the famous names were driving Cooper cars, a company founded in 1948 by English father and son Charles and John Cooper. Such was the Cooper Car Company’s success in the open wheel formula that it was entrusted by the British Motor Corporation to enhance the performance of both the Austin and Morris Minis. In the ensuing years the Cooper and Cooper S branded cars were the most desirable and offered keen performance; of course, Cooper S cars had a huge reputation in both racing and rallying. As tribute to Cooper’s illustrious past, today’s Mini – built by BMW- now has a John Cooper Works badged model, it is affectionately known as the JCW. This evaluation focuses on that car, immediately it impresses with its sporty looks and keen performance. In contrast to the 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine which powers mainstream Mini, the JCW gets a turbocharged, 2-litre, four-cylinder unit which is rated at 170kW and 320Nm. These figures are up with the competition in terms of power output, placing the JCW quite squarely in the hot hatchback market. They are also power
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outputs readily available, they are realised low in the rev band at 5000rpm and 1250rpm respectively, making it an engine which works effectively through the entire rev band and doesn’t need to be constantly driven towards the top end. Although a manual gearbox is on offer, and would be my pick, the test car was a six-speed automatic. It is characterised by quick, strong shifts and ratios in the early gears which are biased towards quick acceleration. And the JCW Mini is quick, it will lunge to 100km/h from a standstill in 6.3sec, and will complete an overtaking manoeuvre in 4.2sec. BMW also claims a 246km/h top speed, all of the time enticing the driver with a willful engine sound and exhaust growl which pops and crackles with each gearshift. BMW also lists a 5.9-litre per 100km/h (48mpg) combined cycle fuel usage rating. That correlates well with the 7l/100km (40mpg) showing on the test
Price: BMW Mini John Cooper Works, $54,800. Dimensions: Length, 3874mm; width, 1727mm; height, 1414mm. Configuration: Four-cylinder transverse, front-wheel-drive, 1998cc, 170kW, 320Nm, sixspeed automatic. Performance: 0-100km/h, 6.3sec.
MINI JOHN COOPER WORKS: Delightful balance of power and handling.
car’s trip computer and the 5l/100km (56mpg) instantaneous figure travelling at 100km/h (engine speed 2000rpm). I took the test car on the tight and twisty roads of the Summit Rd towards Akaroa, simply because the Mini JCW has been engineered to provide accurate and stable handling. Grip in the first instance is supplied by low profile Pirelli rubber (205/40 x 18in), and if you add in the benefits of a fully independent suspension, you end up with a car which is delightful in a corner. The balance of power and handling is delightful, the JCW is eager, especially in sport mode, but there is also normal
mode which encourages moderate accelerator use in order to glean those amazing fuel usage figures. Inside, the JCW gets all of the trim and specification, and is laid in the style which makes the new Mini an individual standout. Major fitment items on the test car included satellite navigation, Connected Drive, HeadUp display, paddle-shifters and Harman Kardon audio, although the latter is an extra cost option. Also there are all the safety elements which earn it a five-star safety rating. There’s also no doubt that Mini as a brand has taken off since BMW redesigned the
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concept away back in 2001. In base specification form the JCW lands in New Zealand at $54,800, which places it firmly amidst the resurgent and evergrowing hot hatch market. Bearing in mind the Mini range starts here at $42,200, there is plenty of choice and options within the line-up. The Mini is most definitely different to the mainstream with its unique styling and personality, as such, will appeal to those who like fun and funky all rolled into one package. However, buyers will need to be mindful, the JCW is only a three-door, and when you access the rear seats, there’s only two of them, making the car a four-seater only. That aside, I enjoyed the JCW, it is a spirited car with a lovely engine tone and constant power, I’m hoping I’ll land a drive in the manual at some stage to explore its desirability further.
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To Let HOMESITTERS reqd, Xmas / New Year. Short term. Lovely homes/pets. Ph Lisa 359-2323 www. townandcountryhomesit. co.nz
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Infoline Chch 96 22 999 Depart Glenmark Station 11.30am & 2.00pm
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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.
Tuition
Ballet Tuition
Rexellent Rentals Cars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta
Classes for juniors to seniors or individual private lessons Preparation for examinations and competitions Full teaching registration BBO
www.rexellent.com.au
Joan Adams (A.R.A.D) Solo Seal
FREE CALL 0800 601 508
DELIVERY PEOPLE REQUIRED
Weka Pass Railway
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Gardening & Supplies
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71 Hawdon st Sydenham Ph 366-5026 8.30-4.30 Weekdays
A GARDEN OR LANDSCAPING TIDY UP? Shrub, hedge & tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440 GARDENER - Need your home or commercial garden tidied up or renovated or require long term assistance. Phone Ruth 326-6663 or 021 272-0303 GARDENING By mature female, very particular, honest & reliable $18 per hr, Northcote & surrounding areas, plse ph 03 352-2590 SECTION CLEARANCE, MAINTENANCE & tree removal, Hill sections a specialty competitive prices, ph Ewan 03 3265009 or 027 201-5150
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Ph 027 282 5700
The Star requires delivery personnel in all areas of Christchurch for our waiting list. The work involves door-to-door delivery of The Star newspaper on a Wednesday and Friday. If you are interested please call 3772427 or e-mail deliveries@starmedia.kiwi or complete and return this coupon date: name: address: phone # email: age (if under 13)
Ph: 03 379 1100 Wanted To Buy A RECORDS and Hi-Fi gear wanted, excellent prices paid for good records especially kiwi and overseas 60’s - 90’s PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days 3663278 or 021 2226144 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045
Vehicles Wanted
CASH/CASH For any unwanted Vehicles
cars $100 $1,000 vans or 4wds Up To $3,000
Christchurch Star Circulation Department Freepost 155865 CHRISTCHURCH
Trades & Services Appliance Sales & Service
388 4780
Appliance Services 12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
DRIVEWAYS & PAVING
FREE QUOTES Professional, friendly Service Always
Ph. 03 329 4806 or 027 827 0505 CAP CONSTRUCTION LTD
ROOFING
- Re-roofing and new roofing - Quality roofing at the best price around - Licensed building practitioner
Robinson
Ph 347-9354 or
Roofing Ltd Call Hamish for a quote 03 347 90 45
027 476 2404
Tuition
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Trades & Services
PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377
AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156 A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671
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ANDREWS TREE CARE Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688
Ph. R.M. Solutions 021 02866981 for a free quote.
BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265
PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100
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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Health & Beauty HAIRDRESSER MOBILE mature, qualified, avail for perms, sets & cuts, in the comfort of your own home, ph 03 352-8208
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Contact us today Our services include: - House washing - Lawn mowing - General garden tidy - Rubbish removal - Waterblasting - General handy man - Gutter cleaning - Rental property tidy up Other services available
WATERBLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz
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Rope & harness a speciality, no scaffolding required, 30 years of breathtaking experience. FREE QUOTES Exterior staining, exterior painting, moss and mould treatment and waterblasting
Phone Kevin 027 561 4629
• Maintenance and Repairs • Concrete Work • Ceilings and Wallboards • Bathrooms and Alterations • Weatherboards and Decks
Phone 377 5544 AH 338 3494 Mobile 021 379 477 www.jims.co.nz 9168001AA
Barry McGowan Licensed Certified Builder
CARPENTER HANDYMAN - Small Job Specialists, Carpentry, Repairs, Decking & Maintenance, 40 years experience, no job too small, Ph Warren 03 3221103 or 027 697-8541 CARRIER LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069 CARPET CLEANING and free deodorising, 3 rooms & hallway from $59, over 20 yrs experience ph 027 2202256
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ELECTRICIAN REGISTERED for all electrical installations & repairs Ph 03 322 4209 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
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 GAS, PLUMBING, DRAINAGE & HEATING. 24/7 service. Ph Mike Cairns Gas & Plumbing 021 132 8929 or 03 326 7949 oVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $50.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025 PAINTER AVAILABLE All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 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 & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, ph Mark 021 171-1586 or 355-5994 PLASTERER Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 + years experience. Ring 0800 387-369 PLUMBER For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943 PLUMBER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 9607673 or 021 112-3492
SPoUTING CLEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 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, 480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379 1400
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Entertainment
VINYL AND TILE uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125
Free Quotes 021 810 004
Trades & Services
Ph: 03 379 1100
VHS VIDEo TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655
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Friday 11th December - Wednesday 16th December
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LETTERBOX ADVERTISING PRINT
The Christchurch Star Company specialises in the printing and delivery of gloss mailers and letterbox flyers.
DESIGN
We offer a FREE professional Creative and Design service to ensure your advertising is effectively targetting your customers.
DELIVERY
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.
Appliance Sales & Service
388 4780
Appliance Services 12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton
Phone Mark on 364 74537453 or 021 800800 809809 • Email: mark@christchurchstar.co.nz Phone Mark on 364 or 021 • Email: mark@starmedia.kiwi
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Christmas Hams From $9.99 kg
Fresh Whole Lamb Leg Bone in 2kg approx
$21.50 ea
Fresh Prime Steer Porterhouse Steak Sliced $21.99 kg Porterhouse Steak Whole $20.99 kg Dry-cured Steak/Bacon 1kg pack $15.99 ea All available 14th December to 24th December or while stocks last.
394 Blenheim Road (Next to Supercheap Auto) Phone: 03 349 5078 Mon to Fri: 7am to 6pm Sat: 7am to 5pm | Sun: Closed