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Could sports clubs be relocated?

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INVESTIGATION: The city council is planning geotechnical investigations for Kyle Park to see if sports clubs can be located there from Denton Park (inset).

The suitability of Kyle Park as a sports ground will be investigated by the city council as part of its planning for the mega Hornby facility. Geotechnical examinations will be conducted in coming months at Kyle Park, according to city council reports on the South West Recreation and Sports Centre and the new Hornby library. As part of this, the city council will do a scoping study to see if the two projects can be combined on a single site. The Western News reported last month that the likely location for the Hornby Library and Service Centre, South West Pool projects would be Denton Park. Riccarton-Wigram Community Board member Mike Mora said the city council needs to check the suitability of Kyle Park and if it would be good for sports fields. He said all could be revealed in a month when the public excluded designation may come off the information. “Until we get feedback I can’t pre-empt what the outcome will be.” But both Hornby Rugby Football Club president John Catchpole and Hornby Cricket Club president Kevin Hornbrook

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said if they are relocated to Kyle Park from Denton Park to make way for the mega facility, it would be too small. “Unless they were going to upgrade everything and put new lights, training lights, playing lights and everything – you don’t know what the city council is proposing.” Neither sports clubs were aware geotechnical investigation plans were under way. Kyle Park is an old landfill site that is home to the Christchurch City BMX Club. In October the park was partially closed due to the discovery of asbestos but the city council has addressed the issue by fencing of affected areas and treating with a polymer to cap the surface and prevent disturbance of the area where asbestos fragments were identified. HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think Kyle Park will be able to accommodate the Denton Park sports clubs? Email georgia. oconnor@starmedia.kiwi

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MUSOC presents Jesus Christ Superstar Thursday, March 10, through to Wednesday, March 16, from 7-10pm MUSOC proudly presents the original rock opera: Jesus Christ Superstar. Based on an original concept album written by Andrew Lloyd Webber with lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar chronicles the last days in the life of Jesus Christ through the eyes of Judas Iscariot, his closest disciple – and ultimately, the man who will betray him. The show explores the interpersonal and political struggle of Christ. The production is directed by Seamus Dunn, with musical direction from Kimberley Wood, and featuring choreography by Holly Diepraam and Jessica Langtry. At Jack Mann Auditorium-

UoC, Solway Ave, Ilam Culture Galore Saturday, March 12, from noon-4pm Culture Galore is an outdoor multicultural festival celebrating the cities’ diversity with food, art, crafts, music and dance performances from more than 80 cultures that call Christchurch home. There will be fun activities for the whole family. Note for stallholders: There are no more powered food stall sites available. At Ray Blank Park Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon March 13 from 9am-1pm The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon helps kids stay active and healthy through a

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programme of participation. It’s about getting out there, giving it a try, achieving a personal best improving confidence and self-esteem. The event is open to everyone aged between seven and 15, it consists of a swim, followed by a cycle and a run. Participants can enter as an individual and complete all three legs of the event or they can team up with a friend and form a team of two. Both participants will need to complete the run section. Jellie Park Sunday Bandstand Sunday, March 13 from 12.302pm The city has a rich history of brass, silver and pipe bands with many achieving national and international awards. Bring a picnic rug or chair and relax on

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Women’s social table tennis Thursdays 1pm-3pm. Go along and enjoy a social game of table tennis. A small group of mainly retired people and are looking for more players to join their social club. Learners are welcome. Bats are supplied for the game. Cost is $3 per session. Phone Jill, 942 8203, or Kath, 960 8191. City to Culture Galore Cycle Ride March 12, 11.30am-3pm Cycle from Canterbury Museum to the colourful and diverse Culture Galore in Ray Blank Park, Ilam. About 80 cultures will be represented with food, dance, music, song, crafts and other displays. The approximate route length is 6km one way. This ride is free and open for all. Children are very welcome, but need to be cycle wise and under the supervision of a responsible adult. See Frocks on the Bikes Christchurch Facebook page for updates on the day. Phone Connie on 021 0277 9250. Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Ave

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Riccarton High has worst financial deficit GEORGIA O’CONNOR-HARDING

Figures released by Labour have revealed Riccarton High School has the worst financial deficit of all schools in Canterbury. Riccarton High School suffered the fifth highest net operating deficit for any school in the country in 2014. However, Principal Neil Haywood (inset) said the deficit the board ran in 2014 was deliberate. “By that I mean we needed to do a significant upgrade to the wireless network throughout the school.” He said although the 2015 figures have not been released yet he said there was a “positive feeling” as to the way the school was heading. “There have been significant roads made into the deficit situation.” The report from 2014 showed Riccarton High School was $413,416 in deficit to the Government. Shirley Boys’ High School posted $285,684, the second

highest in Canterbury, followed by Christchurch Girls’ High School at $241,000. Other schools within the western area of the city in deficit are: Villa Maria College – $162,823, Halswell School – $197,860, Ilam School – $84,333 and Broomfield School $26,288. Together schools in the west of city was $112,5720 in deficit to the Government. Ministry of Education head of sector enablement and support

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has been asked of the Christchurch communities since the earthquakes, therefore support including funding is available for schools that need it. Mr Haywood said the biggest cost was staffing and they had to be very careful how many staff they employed over and above the funding given to them by the Government. “Just like in any business you do need to cut back in areas. Obviously the last thing we would want to do is have to shed staff.” He said if any principal in the country would agree schools would always like more funding from the Government. Ms Casey said Riccarton High School received $8,391,145 million in Government grants in 2014 and they have not approached the the ministry with any concerns or requested further funding. The highest deficit in the country was posted by New Plymouth Boys’ High School, at $471,502.

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your local Views Music vital in education Burnside music teacher and worldrenowned singer Ravil Atlas Do kids need music? The very simple and overwhelmingly supported answer is yes! There are numerous studies that support early music education. It improves cognitive, numeric, social, communicative, and emotional skills. In short, it enhances everything we purport to want in education. It is prevalent in every child’s life. It crosses social and ethnic boundaries and binds us as human beings. It supports cross-cultural learning and inter-disciplinary teaching methods. In other words, you can more effectively teach maths, social science, history or any other subject by including it within a music educational framework. To do this, it requires a strong plan supported by the Ministry of Education, understood by school administrations, and given proper training and support for the teachers that deliver the curriculum. In addition to the many docu-

mented benefits, music can be a galvanising force in the culture of a school, a community, and a nation. Although music education should be delivered through the school system (and I hope that we will someday follow the lead of so many other nations) each child should be encouraged and supported in music activities by parents, family, and schools. My comments are informed by my career as a musician, a music educator, and a researcher, but more importantly by my fond memories and understanding of the many benefits given to me through my musical activities and the superb teachers that gave me my musical education. My passion and my opinions come from the viewpoint of a father whose grown children have benefited from a strong musical education through the schools and the hope that his now six-year-old daughter will benefit in the same manner here in New Zealand. Have your say: Do you think there is enough emphasis on music in the school curriculum? Email your thoughts to andrew. king@starmedia.kiwi

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Something on your mind? Email georgia.oconnor@starmedia.kiwi in 150 words or less. Facebook us on www.facebook.com/chchwesternnews Last week the Western News asked readers what they thought of the Awatea Rd Reserve landscape plan. They respond:

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Jeanette Allpress – I read the Western News article on March 1 and was dismayed that the trees the council is planning to retain for the reserve are birch trees. It has been well publicised the allergic reactions people have to birch trees and it seems incredible to me that regardless of the fact they are a beautiful tree, they should be cultivated in public places.

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The most ‘suitable’ four locations for the new Halswell Skate Park have been identified by the city council. But if Scott Park is chosen the sports clubs will have to relocate. Last week Western News asked where readers would like to see the skate park go. They respond: Pamela Neil – We have them every few kilometres . . . lots of dips and uphill areas that are concreted for the kids on blades and skate boards. NO areas for children to play. They are just for skaters etc. They are very busy most days. NEW Jan Baird – Westlake

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Student-cyclist numbers low Load, safety and lack of cycleways discourage students to cycle

TRAFFIC CHAOS: Only a small proportion of students cycle to Burnside High School due to large traffic volumes and work needing to be done on the cycleways. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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Christchurch Boys’ High School has the highest number of students cycling out of 10 schools a study has found. The study by former Canterbury University PhD student George Williams surveyed schools across the city late last year and found low numbers of students cycling. CBHS had 25 per cent of student cycling, Christ’s College was second with 22 per cent, Christchurch Girls’ High School on 18 per cent. Riccarton High School had 13 per cent, Hillmorton High School just five per cent. Thirty-three per cent of students from the study were not cycling due to the loads they have to carry and only 12 per cent said it was because they found the journey dangerous.

This comes at the same time the regional transport committee, operated by Environment Canterbury, expressed concern at the low number of school students cycling. Burnside High School was used as an example due to the lack of cycleways nearby. Burnside’s lack of cycleways around its campus was pointed out by the Canterbury District Health Board public health physician Anna Stevenson at a recent regional transport committee meeting. She said there was a correlation between this and the popu-

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larity of cycling to school. “Burnside High School was just one of the ones that came up as an example that Anna it isn’t easy for Stevenson kids from all parts of the city to get directly there safely.” Burnside principal Phil Holstein said the cycleway outside the school needs work done to make it safer for students to cycle on. “The proportion of students cycling to school is consider-

ably small.” Ms Stevenson said obesity levels in New Zealand are continuing to climb, and putting cycling into an everyday activity for school students was ideal. Spokes Canterbury chairman Don Babe said he was disappointed with the number of students cycling to school. He said it would be good if 20 per cent of students were cycling to school but wouldn’t say there were even that many. HAVE YOUR SAY: Do you think it is safe enough for students to cycle to school? Email georgia. oconnor@starmedia.kiwi

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Ambulance fleet expands thanks to fundraiser Toy ambulances have been turned into the real thing following an ASB fundraising campaign for St John. The campaign saw more than 23,000 toy ambulances sold as well as additional donations made to help put a real ambulance on the road as part of the St John fleet. The brand-new vehicle was unveiled at the St John training centre and is now based at Wrights Rd, Middleton. An ASB spokeswoman said the Canterbury region sold 2917

toy ambulances, the most of any region. ASB executive general manager marketing and communications Roger Beaumont said he was thankful to New Zealanders across the country for getting involved and helping ASB support their charity partner St John through the toy ambulance campaign. “We are delighted to provide the ambulance to the Canterbury region. The region has endured some tough times over the past

few years – and continues to do so. We see this as a very practical way to continue to show ASBs and ASB’s customers’ support for the region,” Mr Beaumont says. The toy ambulances were sold at ASB branches nationally and online during November and December 2015.

PREPARED: The ASB’s St John toy ambulance fundraising campaign saw more than 23,000 toy ambulances sold to help fund a new vehicle.

Students get warm welcome back to university

COMMUNITY: Organisers Shannon Clark, Raesha Ismail and Ashley Walker at the Connect ‘16 day.

Canterbury University students were warmly welcomed into the Riccarton community last Sunday. Connect ‘16 was an event organised by two health and practice internship students to help them get to know their neighbours and other locals in the area. Canterbury University students Ashley Walker and Shannon Clark were behind the event held at Harrington Park which was supervised by lecturer for Health Science and Education Raesha Ismail. The New Zealand Institute of Sport, Sport Canterbury and the UCSA were some of the organisations attending the event. New Zealand Police helped to initiate the programme. Sergeant Steve Jones was at the event speaking to students about prevention information including

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Odd-shaped roundabout helps traffic flow near airport ANDREW KING

A different-shaped roundabout at the intersection of Memorial Ave and Russley Rd will help the flow of traffic while major works are carried out. The elongated rugby ball shaped roundabout is a temporary measure that will give vehicles more time to negotiate the intersection in Burnside. The intersection is part of the wider upgrade of the road, which is a major freight and commuter route between Belfast and the Christchurch Airport, linking Colin Knaggs to Russley Rd and the southwestern side of the city. TIME SAVER: The elongated roundabout will allow traffic to move more freely while road works are carried Fendalton-Waimairi out at the intersection of Memorial Ave and Russley Rd. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Community Board member Jamie Gough said he was credit is due. It is a difficult received a surprisingly low public understand what is going unaware of the odd-shaped thing to conduct those level of amount of complaints about the on and are patient while it haproundabout but praised the roadworks and still move traffic project. pens,” he said. project for thinking outside the though at a reasonable rate,” he “I thought there would be a New Zealand Transport box. said. lot of people unhappy about the Agency highway manager “You have to give credit where Cr Gough also said he had delays but it appears the general Colin Knaggs said while the

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changes will alleviate traffic congestion he urged drivers to be cautious. “We ask motorists to be aware of changes in traffic management, follow onsite signage and drive to the conditions,” he said. The upgrade project is part of the transport agency’s Christchurch’s SH1 Western Corridor improvements which will reduce congestion and improve safety between north and south Christchurch along the corridor, and to the airport.

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BONDING: The South Hornby senior syndicate enjoyed a day outdoors building friendships at Spencer Park.

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Riccarton High School celebrated its students’ success in gaining excellence endorsement in NCEA level 1. Back row from left: Lisa Patmore, Brooke Fleck, Tim Bridgman, Aidan Morris, Andrew Fordyce, Benedict Loh, Leo Shin, Sowmiya Adalarasu, Emma McMorran, Shauna Lionnet, Kelsey Chambers. Middle: Hope Louie, Mikayla Gillespie, Nicole Cochrane, Inise Manu, Olivia Kennington, Tori Cotton, Sarah Seeley, Chloe Kang, Rhiannon Greer, Hedy Wong. Front: Grace Louie, Kate Stedman, Sua Oh, Zara Mullaly, Dayle Brewitt, Becky Wilson, Lyssa Regaldo, Sasha Komiyama O’Keefe.

Friendship building at Spencer Park South Hornby School pupils spent a relaxing day out at Spencer Park recently bonding. The school’s senior syndicate enjoyed a day of playing cricket, sand-castle building competitions and ball sports in the domain. Principal Simon Moriarty

said the day was for team-building and for the pupils to connect and strengthen friendships and relationships. “It wasn’t too major, it was just the chance for them to get together, to meet, connect and have a bit of fun.”

Students who received excellence in NCEA level 2. Back from left: Imas Neupane, Dean Holdaway, Kyle McLaughlin, Shelley Li, Erica Shimazaki, Bonnie Maxwell. Front: Anny Na, Jamin Kim, Brylea Hollinshead, Antonia Heath, Ella Martin, Rachel Wu.

Top overall Maori student Emma Wharekawa, top NCEA level 1 Pasifika student Inise Manu and top NCEA level 2 student Bekah Laloata.

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Last week KidsCan’s partner Meridian Enregy gave sun hats to all 195 pupils at Wharenui school.

St Thomas’ high achievers St Thomas of Canterbury College celebrated its students’ NCEA success from last year. At an assembley on Friday students were congratulated for their NCEA results with Merit and Excellence endorsement results presented to the student body. Honour ties were presented to Earl Baua for 105 credits at level 1, Patrick Hansen for his 130 excellence credits at level 1 and Joseph Devine for his 81 excellence credits at NCEA level 2. Two further ties will be

SUCCESS: Earl Baua, Patrick Hansen and Joseph Devine.

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Students aim to make a difference St Thomas of Canterbury College engaged in a day of workshops and problem solving as part of the Canterbury Regional Enterprise Day. Fifty teams from a combination of 20 schools engaged in the day hosted by Canterbury University. St Thomas of Canterbury’s team called Tribal was made up of students from year 11-13. St Thomas of Canterbury principal personal assistant Elmarie Eels

said the product the school’s team Tribal is working on is highly secret in nature and will be launched by Labour Party leader Andrew Little on April 8. “Students are working hard to

SUN-SMART: Ben Harrington-Poe wearing his brand new sunhat given to him by the KidsCan Charitable Trust partnered with Meridian Energy.

make a difference in the world – Tribal is an expression of that desire,” she said. Other schools will be launching their products at different times throughout the year.

CREATIVITY: Hamish Simpson, Jade Uliano, Leon Barrowcliffe, Benjamin O’Connell, Patrick Elia, Tommy Taualai; Casper Fui, Asoono Puni and Timothy Marshall.

READY TO GO OUTSIDE: Seilala Faraimo wears her new sun-hat.

SUN-HAT FEVER: A wave of Wharenui pupils wearing their new sun-hats given to them by the KidsCan Charitable Trust partnered with Meridian Energy.

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our PEOPLE CELEBRATIONS: Eve Riley gets ready to cut into her cake while celebrating her 100th birthday. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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There is no secret to Eve Riley, who lives in Halswell’s Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, celebrated her 100th birthday last week. She spoke with Caitlin Miles about going to dances until 3am, being chased after by boys and calves and still acting on stage at age 71. Firstly happy 100th birthday Eve! It’s quite a milestone isn’t it? Oh yes it is, I can’t believe I’m celebrating this with all of these people, my friends and my family. It was such a surprise, I didn’t know anything was planned until I came down at lunch time and saw it on the notice board. It’s so lovely. Shall we start from the beginning Eve, tell me about where you were born and grew up? Well I had two siblings, Grace who was 10 years older and Olive who was about five years older, but she died before I came along. When I was six my

father moved us up to Taranaki because he wanted to go back to farming, he always loved farming so we moved. I loved living in Taranaki. I’ll always be a farm girl. I grew up on a cattle farm, there were no sheep up there in that day. Did you have to help round the farm? Oh yes of course I did. When I was helping out on the farm I had to go feed the calves in the morning and I was always so scared of them, so I would go running into the paddock and they’d all come chasing after me because I had their milk. I never learnt to stop running and just give them the milk. Did you get to keep one of the farm animals as a pet? Yes I did, one year the sow had one too many piglets, so I got to

keep one as a pet. The wee thing travelled around with me everywhere, I used to push it around all over the place in a baby carriage. I never seemed to mind. Did you go to any dances when you were a teenager Eve? Well I still lived in the country, it was a great life . . . but I went to dances all the time. Would stay out until 3am usually. You seem like quite the party goer. It was normal back then. There would be an orchestra, not always a full one but they’d play music until the wee hours. We would have supper around 11pm and then keep dancing. I went out with a lot of the boys because they were all my dancing partners and I loved to go dancing. Is that how you met your husband? Out dancing? Oh no. He wasn’t a dancer, Bruce never liked dancing. He was a friend of a friend, we had some of the same friends and would all go out as a group. One day he saw me and thought he’d like to date me so we started dating. Did he get jealous of the boys you were dancing with?

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longevity for Eve – ‘I just lived’ Well I don’t think so, because they were only my dancing partners. What was that like, growing up during the war? Being in the country I didn’t have much to do with it. I knew it was going on of course but it didn’t impact me. Even when Bruce and I were married it still didn’t seem real. It wasn’t happening here. When did you get married? It was before the war . . . I got married when I was 20, and had my first child, Margaret, when I was 21. And then Bruce had to move down to Wellington because he was in the Home Guard. Did you not move down with him? Oh no, not at first. He only had the odd day off and I had a baby to look after so I was pretty busy. You were raising him on your own? Well again that’s just what you did back then. It wasn’t a big deal, we did fine, but then I decided we would move to Wellington, Bruce having the odd day off was okay for me, better

to see him now and then than never at all. Did you work after you moved down to Wellington? Yes, when I moved down there I decided to become a librarian. I always wanted to be one because I loved books. So I studied and got a degree to become a librarian and I got a job at Onslow College, in the library. That was a very special library, there were so many books. The headmaster walked past one day and saw me taking classes in the library and he said why don’t you become a teacher? So all of the teachers from the college helped me to get my qualifications. I was never officially qualified though, but I taught there for quite a long time. What did you teach? Oh I can’t remember that. You’re making me pull up a lot of old memories here, I am 100. You had two other children is that right? Yes. I had Margaret then Allan six years later then Ruth six years after that. So when you weren’t busy raising a child and teaching

what hobbies did you have? I did a lot of acting. It was all amateur stuff, we were very keen on the theatre. Even when I moved back down to Christchurch I got to do some acting in the Town Hall, I was 71. I loved Shakespeare, I did a lot of Shakespeare. All the usual amateur stuff that people do. When did you decide to move down to Christchurch? The children had grown up by then. We moved down to be with my son Allan and his wife Ruth, Allan was away on business quite a lot so we moved down to help her out and support her. What did you do when you moved back down here? Well I helped out for the Cancer Society for years, just volunteering, nothing special about that. That’s how I met my second husband, Bob. My first, Bruce passed away 30 odd years ago. Tell me a little about Bob. There’s not much to tell really, we met volunteering for the Cancer Society and became close friends. We’d been friends for many years, and then we

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were both alone. We just got on so well and we were so close we decided to get married. Well Eve you’ve had a wonderful life it would seem,

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Tuesday March 8 2016

Keep comfortable with

EnviroMaster

re you struggling with the heat of Summer or wanting to get organised for Winter? With the ever changing weather patterns, heat pumps have the flexibility of being able to heat and cool which is an advantage no other appliance can offer. This represents great value for your investment as you can use it all year round. The team at Enviro Master Ltd can help keep you cool this Summer either at home or work. Enviro Master supplies, installs and services all the leading brands including Panasonic, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi and Daikin. This means our team can show you which system and brand will best suit your needs. We currently have savings up to $600 off the recommended retail price on selected models. Would you like to maximise the number of days you can use your swimming pool? Heating your pool can do this and one of the most cost effective ways is with a water heat pump. Enviro Master Ltd can supply, install and service you swimming pool heat pump providing you with a comfortable, extended swimming season. Servicing your heat pump is extremely important to ensure that it is working

as effectively and efficiently as possible resulting in a healthy, hygienic heat pump, lower power bills and greater comfort. But beware, not all cleaning companies are equal. We are constantly hearing of people being charged huge amounts for servicing and all they are getting is a heat pump clean. We at Enviro Master, are qualified engineers and therefore are able to fully test and diagnose any problems you may or may not be aware of with your heat pump. Also, as we are associated with all major brands, we are able to repair these under warranty if they are still within the warranty period. It is important to remember, when selecting an installer, the manufacturer’s warranty does not cover the installation and consumers could be responsible for any repair or damage caused to the system due to poor installation. Enviro Master’s five-star installation guarantee ensures correct installation, and a demonstration so customers have an understanding on how it will best meet their needs. For a free in home consultation, call Enviro Master on 366 0525 or visit our showroom at 41A Shakespeare Rd, Waltham, Christchurch.

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Tuesday March 8 2016

“Treadle” for your heart

Methyl B12

While walking is great for a healthy heart, there is another way to exercise which anyone can do, sitting comfortably in front of TV.

ou can boost circulation to help blood back to your heart – without strenuous exercise. An Aircycle can help pump the blood. Working the calf muscles with a “treadle” action, just like the old sewing machines, is the key. The Aircycle “treadle” exercise assists the calf pump mechanism. According to Dr Matthew Parsons, “Anyone on diuretics with the problem of fluid retention and anyone sitting with legs down for any length of time may be helped by using this exerciser.” “My swollen ankles have reduced and I can now sleep without pain,” Alex Simmonds said. “And my night cramps have gone!” “Since using the Aircycle, my diabetic ulcer has healed and all the pain gone. My toes have stopped tingling and getting sore ,” Richard Leighton shared. Aircycle exercises also strengthen leg muscles and relieve arthritic pain. Keeping your legs moving is not just good for your heart. It will help you remain mobile and independent. Aircycles are available in pharmacies. For information and orders, visit the website www.aircycle.co.nz or call 04 569 5013.

Emerging research has shown as many as 50 per cent of older adults and as many as 25 per cent of younger adults are deficient in vitamin B12.

Aircycle exercises also strengthen leg muscles and relieve arthritic pain. Keeping your legs moving is not just good for your heart. It will help you remain mobile and independent.

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The reason so many people lack B12 seems to be due to our body’s inability to absorb it as we age, as the digestive system becomes less efficient. Further info is available from the natural health advisers at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. We are always happy to help!

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Are you one of the 70 per cent with

Eat, talk and smile devices

EXCESS CANDIDA Do you suffer from any of the following symptoms?

eart burn, indigestion, feeling tired often, low energy, gas, constipation or diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, frequent urination, oral thrush (white coated tongue), sore throat, fungal skin infections and rashes, jock itch and chronic disease among others are just some of the common symptoms. A causative factor for all these symptoms and more can be a yeast organism called Candida albicans. It is often underestimated what a profound effect it can have on our health and wellbeing. Around 70 per cent of people have a Candida overgrowth in their intestines, mouths or on their skin. It is normal and beneficial to have some Candida in the gut where it is kept under control by the good gut bacteria or probiotics that feed on this yeast. However, using antibiotics without probiotic supplementation, sickness, poor diet, insufficient stomach acid and medications are some of the factors that can upset this delicate balance and allow the Candida to thrive. The tentacles of Candida can penetrate the intestinal wall overtime, causing inflammation and leaky gut syndrome where toxins and only partly digested proteins can enter the blood stream, often leading to

food intolerances, poor health, allergies and susceptibility to asthma. The Candida yeast often enters the blood stream as a fungus. Symptoms will vary depending on its location in the body. If it enters the brain, it can cause depression, anxiety and foggy thinking. Some researchers believe the Candida fungus can release a pleomorphic microorganism or virus that’s form changes depending on its environment. This is believed to be a factor in cancer and other chronic health conditions. However, it is the body’s weakened immune system and toxic environment that is the real cause of disease. Candida imbalances in the gut can be reversed fairly easily with correct nutritional supplementation and care with the diet and lifestyle. To cleanse Candida fungus and its resultant toxins from the body can require a bit more effort and may take some months. The natural health advisers at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy can provide you with a detailed nutritional protocol to cleanse the excess candida and its fungus from the body, and improve your overall health and wellbeing. Visit them at 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. We are always happy to help!

With eight clinics throughout Christchurch, there are hundreds of people who can now eat, talk and smile with complete assurance, thanks to the team at Duchenne Dental.

heir talented clinical and technical teams believe in providing advanced denture care so that their patients can leave with dentures that feel comfortable, look perfectly natural and are suitably secure. They use current, state-of-the-art technology. So whether you need full or partial dentures, replacements or brand new, they will create dentures that are a precise fit for you. They combine digital scanning technology and injection moulding techniques with hand crafting

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this three-bedroom family home with two living spaces. On the fringe of the CBD, you will love close proximity to the city, Barrington and Sydenham shopping and eating options. Seriously for sale and eager to meet the market, this is one not to miss – words don’t do it justice and viewing is a must! For viewing details, please contact Cameron Bailey of Harcourts Gold Papanui (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) on 352 6166 or mobile 027 555 7079.

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Classifieds

Gardening & Supplies

Situations Vacant

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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

Trades & Services

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Sports Reporter Star Media has a vacancy for a sports reporter in its award winning newsroom. The successful candidate will need to have a passion for all sports, from school to elite level, have the stamina and speed to keep up with the people you will be reporting on, have a huge competitive streak, be accurate and be able to get back up off the canvas when the going gets tough. The successful applicant will also need to have a current New Zealand driver’s licence, minimum level, restricted class. The position will ideally suit someone wanting to break into sports reporting, or a sports reporter currently working in the industry who wants to take their career a step forward. If you have what it takes to work in the fastest growing media company in Christchurch email your CV to Editor in Chief Barry Clarke, barry@starmedia.kiwi Applications close 5pm Wednesday, March 16

Ph. 03 329 4806 or 027 827 0505

CLEARING 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!!

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AFFORDABLE Dog Grooming $44 small, $52 med, experienced and qualified groomer/ veterinary nurse, Redwood, ph June 03 3546414 or 027 746-5295

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Fully Insured Qualified Arborist For a free quote, ph 0800 248 733

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ROOFING

- Re-roofing and new roofing - Quality roofing at the best price around - Licensed building practitioner

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Roofing Ltd Call Hamish for a quote 03 347 90 45

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Classifieds Trades & Services

Trades & Services

CLEANER AvAiLAbLE good rates, efficient & thorough, all household duties, ph Mel 027 502 9289

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

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PHONE 385 8880

6PM FRIDAY

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4th March

THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132

Tuesday March 8 2016

WESTERN NEWS

ncastle Arena MARCH 12– 13 th 201 Christchurch Hor 6

tv & movie stars

Live Wrestling

Live Matches at 4pm Saturday and 3pm sunday

ruth connell

richard dean anderson Stargate SG1, Macgyver

Supernatural (Appearing Saturday only)

plus

Christopher Judge Stargate SG1, The Dark Knight Rises corin nemec Stargate SG1, Supernatural,

Wrestling star

marina sirtis

haku king tonga

Star Trek the Next Generation

Haku will be wrestling alongside IPW wrestlers, Saturday at 4pm! (Fee applies for Autographs and Photos)

zombies

david nykl

area! Dare to enter the zombie alley?!

Stargate Atlantis, Arrow, Supernatural

Arm yourself with the latest in nerf and try to survive! (Fee does apply)

Parker Lewis Can’t Loose

Fee applies for autographs and photos purchased

cartoon guests SIGNING FREE all weekend

All Guests appear work and Health Commitments pending.

cosplay costume events

Presented By

from exhibitors across nz

comics, collectibles, toys, gizmos, gadgets, comic and more

paul eiding

Ben 10, Metal Gear, Transformer and more!

william salyers Regular Show

mike mcfarland

Dragonball Z, One Piece, Full Metal Alchemist

international comic guests

Trinity Treasures Presents the best of Costuming with daily events, Including Cosplay Parade and Contest.

don’t miss international

cosplay stars

monika lee

Comic Guests sign items FREE, Fee applies for sketches.

Presented By

riddles messy

wardrobe

charles soule

Death of Wolverine, Star Wars: Lando Superman/Wonder Woman, All New Inhumans

christian gossett Red Star, Warden, Attica Electra: The Hand and More

anime

DVDs, Collectibles and special screenings.

LASERTAG

Have a go of Lasertag in a fully enclosed arena For only $3.00 a game!

plus nz creator

richard fairgray

entry fees

Blastosaurus, Ghost Ghost and the Pocalypse Saga

door sales only

$15.00 adult $6.00 child (5-12 AND SENIORS) CHILDREN UNDER 5 FREe (Booking fees may apply)

tickets on sale at

www.iticket.co.nz

and at the door th

Saturday March 12 and Sunday March 13th 9am to 5pm both days.

#chchgeddon

Check out schedules, information and more on our website as well as our Facebook and Twitter for regular updates.

SALE Great quality trees at great value prices

UP TO 80% OFF!

for a limited time only UNTIL 20 MARCH 2016

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 20 MARCH 2016

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 • Meyer Lemon • Liquidamber Gumball • Cotinus

Huge range, Wonderful spring flowers.

• Griselinia • Pittosporum • Photinia Red Robin • Euonymus • Mexican Orange Blossom • Bay Laurel • Portuguese Laurel • Plus many more

Huge range. Trees up to 5m in height.

Minimum 20% discount Rhododendron Varieties

SOME TREES UP TO

80% OFF Robinia Mop Top (1.8m stem)

All discounted by 20% Acer Palmatum (Upright Japanese Maple)

Big chunky plants. $49.50 grade

Were $89.50

NOW $35

NOW $60ea

Cornus Trees

Michelia Varieties

(Dogwood Trees)

Ideal for small/medium gardens. Will tolerate wind. Were $195

Beautiful small tree with stunning flowers.

NOW $150

NOW half price

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.

Flowering Cherry

Pyrus Salicifolia Pendula (Weeping Silver Pear Trees)

Many varieties available.

Were $125 Were $145

NOW $80 NOW $100

Great ornamental evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Requires shelter from wind when young.

Tough ornamental tree for exposed sites. Were $145

20% DISCOUNT

NOW $100

Magnolia Kay Parris (Evergreen Magnolia)

Were $89.50

NOW $70

PLUS many other Evergreen Magnolias on special!

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 20 MARCH 2016

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 • Meyer Lemon • Liquidamber Gumball • Cotinus

Huge range, Wonderful spring flowers.

• Griselinia • Pittosporum • Photinia Red Robin • Euonymus • Mexican Orange Blossom • Bay Laurel • Portuguese Laurel • Plus many more

Huge range. Trees up to 5m in height.

Minimum 20% discount Rhododendron Varieties

SOME TREES UP TO

80% OFF Robinia Mop Top (1.8m stem)

All discounted by 20% Acer Palmatum (Upright Japanese Maple)

Big chunky plants. $49.50 grade

Were $89.50

NOW $35

NOW $60ea

Cornus Trees

Michelia Varieties

(Dogwood Trees)

Ideal for small/medium gardens. Will tolerate wind. Were $195

Beautiful small tree with stunning flowers.

NOW $150

NOW half price

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.

Flowering Cherry

Pyrus Salicifolia Pendula (Weeping Silver Pear Trees)

Many varieties available.

Were $125 Were $145

NOW $80 NOW $100

Great ornamental evergreen tree with fragrant flowers. Requires shelter from wind when young.

Tough ornamental tree for exposed sites. Were $145

20% DISCOUNT

NOW $100

Magnolia Kay Parris (Evergreen Magnolia)

Were $89.50

NOW $70

PLUS many other Evergreen Magnolias on special!

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 Canadian Maple

Chestnut Trees

Golden Elm

Wonderful avenue tree with great autumn colour. Several varieties and grades available. Were $125

Beautiful specimen tree. Ideal for large gardens. Were up to $165

For colour in your large garden. Were $195

NOW $80

NOW $60

NOW $150

Deciduous Magnolia Jury Varieties

Pittosporum Wrinkle Blue

Robinia Frisia

Spectacular spring flowers. Were $95

Great hedging plant. Fast growing. Were $39.50

Gold coloured leaf. Medium size tree. Were $145

NOW $70

NOW $30

NOW $100

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