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New rules for boarding houses GEORGIA O’CONNOR-HARDING

A resource consent will now be required before a boarding house can be established, in a bid to stop landlords cramming more people into a houses. The Ilam Upper Riccarton Residents Association successfully lobbied for the city council replacement district plan to have a definition of what a boarding is, to stop loose “rent a room” arrangements. IURRA Peter Harding said before the plan change there were no rules in place that offered protection.

This means a city council will consider a range of factors before granting a consent including: the scale of activity, the impact on the residential character, traffic generation and access safety. Before then, boarding houses were not required to meet this criteria. After the February 22, 2011, earthquake, accommodation in the city was at a premium, with overcrowding, and some landlords renting space in garages, or renting out a room to several people. The new definition means the council will investigate the living

conditions of a house if a complaint is received. The definition of Boarding House and Boarding Room will be covered in Decision 16 of the city plan. It says that a boarding house means one or more buildings, used for paid lodgings or boarding providing accommodation on a site that contains more than two boarding rooms and is occupied by more than six tenants. Meanwhile, figures show from the latest Trade Me Property Rental Price Index report in January 2016 that Christchurch is one of the few places in the country that is decreas-

ing in the demand for renting properties. The overall percentage for renting in Christchurch has decreased by 8.9 per cent. Mr Harding said the reality is now that houses have been repaired and a large proportion of people who were crammed into houses have moved back into their fixed homes. HAVE YOUR SAY Are crammed housing conditions still a problem in the city? Email your views to georgia.oconnor@ starmedia.kiwi

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Dynamic duo Ilam’s Lucy Oliver (right) was the first woman across the finish line at The Star City2Surf, with Mike Pero, on Sunday. Prebbleton’s Sarah Alexander was second. More than 10,000 people pounded the pavement, in hot weather, to finish up at Ferrymead Heritage Park. More photos, page 8 and 9. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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In the Know Community Host Wednesday, March 23, 1-4pm An In the Know community host will be present for people still dealing with claims, repairs and rebuilds. Hosts will listen to homeowners’ questions and concerns and connect them with the right people to make progress. In the Know is supported by CERA, and developed in collaboration with community representatives and recovery agencies. Fendalton Library, Jeffreys Rd, Fendalton 2016 Southern Cross Challenge March 24-28, from 9am Queensland, Canterbury, Auckland, NZ White Sox, Junior White Sox and other provincial teams gather in the Annual Fastpitch Southern Cross Challenge for men and women. This is hosted this year by Canterbury, as the Red Sox and Red Hawks take to the diamonds for the last event of the summer. Admission is free. Mainland Ballpark, 220 Pages

Rd, Wainoni St John Passion Friday, March 25, 8pm Written in 1723 for Good Friday, the St John Passion is a compact and intensely dramatic setting of St John’s description of Christ’s last hours. The CBS Junior Choir will join the cathedral choir for the chorales. Soprano soloist will be Rowena Simpson, who is the artist teacher at the NZ School of Music, specialising in Baroque voice performance. The orchestra will be led by Natalia Lomeiko, a graduate of the Novosibirsk State Conservatoire, who played professionally throughout Russia and Turkey before moving to NZ, where she has played with the NZSO and is currently first violin with the CSO. Cost is a programme donation of $15-20. At St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Manchester St Computer Skills Drop in Session March 24 11am-12pm New to computers, the web,

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Sunday Bandstand Sunday, March 27, 12.30-2pm The city has a rich history of brass, silver and pipe bands, with many achieving national and international awards. Central Lawn, Christchurch Botanic Gardens

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Bus lounge hot-bed of violence, trouble, say local businesses GEORGIA O’CONNOR HARDING

Businesses near the Riccarton Bus Lounge are concerned youth are continuing to cause problems for the area, saying the city council has made a “pig’s mess” of the situation. The bus lounge has been a hotspot for young people causing trouble since it opened last year. At Tuesday’s Riccarton Wigram Community Board meeting, The building owner Arthur McKee said businesses had had enough, and blamed the city council for not listening to concerns before the bus lounge was built. Community board member Debbie Mora (left) said installing external speakers around the shopping area, playing classical music, may calm the situation. She said Cashel Mall had the same problem, but after the same solution was implemented there, the problem was resolved.

PROBLEMS: Since opening last year the Riccarton Bus Lounge has been a hot spot for youth causing trouble. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

In a series of incidents over the past week, youth were found playing football in the middle of Division St, while on Thursday a group of 10 men were involved in an assault on a person in the bus lounge. The men first ran along Riccarton Rd to the victim’s car and vandalised it, before going into the bus lounge and assaulting him. At the meeting on Tuesday, Mr McKee said city councillor Phil Clearwater had made a “pig’s mess of the whole area”. Cr Clearwater is chairman of

the city council committee responsible for infrastructure, including public transport. Mr McKee told the community board that Cr Clearwater had not listened to businesses or the Riccarton community when the lounge was planned. He said it was not designed sufficiently well to deter crime. “At the moment, there is a blank wall running along Division St and security people can’t see outside. Of course, the people causing the problem go round the corner at the back of Farmers,” Mr McKee said.

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However, Cr Clearwater told the Western News the city council had listened carefully to all the feedback from the community. “Council spent a lot of time engaging with bus patrons, the local community, and business owners about the location options and design of the new bus lounge.”

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By the students, for the students ‑ working for the UCSA in 2016 University of Canterbury Students’ Association president James Addington describes progress in the year to date. Do you have a story to share? Email caitlin.miles@ starmedia.kiwi

“University of Canterbury Students’ Association (UCSA) president” ‑ what does that even mean? Just about every day someone comes up to me and asks, “so, Jimbo, what do you actually do as president?” Most of the time, people don’t have a free hour to hear me explain, but 300 words right now is a pretty decent chunk to let you know how 2016 is going for us

SOAP BOX so far. We’ve just finished orientation. University is so much more than morning lectures and late nights in the library. My favourite part of what we (the University of Canterbury Students’ Association) put on for orientation is easily clubs day. Don’t get me wrong, getting dressed up and wild for Toga and Mardi Gras is a blast, but clubs are the heart and soul of Canterbury University. Clubs day definitely went off this year, with a record number of sign-ups. A very large congrats is in order for the Student Volunteer Army for getting the most sign-ups out of any club on campus.

Clubs are the pride and joy of the student association ‑ no other university in the country has the kind of campus culture we have. Whether you are into musical theatre, partying, maths, or chess, they’ll be something here for every student. We are also getting a new home, and this is a major focus for us. As some of you will know, we have a new UCSA building coming, and the executive are involved in the design and development process to ensure it is a building by the students, for the students. On top of that, we are starting a fundraising campaign with the hope of raising $5 million towards UCSA’s share of the costs of the project. This is starting to take up more time as we get closer to launching it half-way through the year. We’re hoping Christchurch will bust out the bucks to help students rebuild their home, the way students rallied together after the earthquake to clear up the city.

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David Nesbitt This might be an opportune time for council to gain some credibility and approach local ratepayers to gauge support for their grand plan. Given the appalling financial management of ratepayer assets by this council and the subsequent rapidly diminishing asset base, I doubt very much that the council is capable of making any informed decisions. Leave the sports clubs alone and concentrate on core council business instead.

Melanie Dawson’s cat has been missing for almost a month. She asks for readers’ help. If you have any clues to Spooky’s whereabouts, email georgia. oconnor@starmedia.kiwi Melanie Dawson My cat, Spooky, has been missing since February 28 from Steele St, Hornby. She is only four years old, and the strange thing is, she never

left the yard. She has been fixed, and is all white ‑ except for when she decides to go under one of the cars in the driveway. I have posted her on Trade Me, Pets On The Net, and Lost Cats Christchurch. I have called Cats Protection, the city council, and am still calling the SPCA weekly with hope that she will be there ‑ but so far, no such luck. I had flyers made up with Spooky’s picture and did a block radius on both sides of the street, putting them in every mail box. Still no luck. Then when my neighbor got home from school he came over and told me that one of his cats has also gone missing and has been missing for a couple of weeks. The more I was searching on the Lost Cats website, the more cats that I was noticing had gone missing from the Hornby/Hei Hei area. I went down to the police department with all the information, and all they said was I had done everything I could have done. I’m sure once I walked out the door, the police officer had a good laugh. Spooky is still not home after all this time. I don’t know what else I can do. We just want our little furball home safe and sound.

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Red Cross winds up local earthquake grants GEORGIA O’CONNORHARDING

Bamford School pupils celebrated being the 110,000 recipient of the Red Cross earthquake recovery grants. After helping more than 110,000 Cantabrians, the New Zealand Red Cross earthquake grants will be finishing at the end of this month. Since the February 22, 2011 earthquakes, $109 million has been distributed throughout the city and has helped one in four Cantabrians. The eastern suburbs were worst hit in the February earthquake and thousands were helped by the Red Cross. Recovery communications manager Simon Makker said that immediately after the earthquake, Red Cross put out an appeal, and since then, all the money has gone back into the community. He said the level of response took a lot of people by surprise. The appeal raised more than $103 million in donations from Kiwis. A further $28 million was given to NZ Red Cross from

GENEROSITY: Red Cross 2011 Earthquake Commission chairman, retired High Court judge Sir John Hansen, with students from Bamford Primary School.

national societies and corporate sponsorships, bringing the appeal’s total to $131 million. Mr Makker said it is like an end of an era, but the charity will still be continuing to help out people in the community post-earthquake. “We’ve got a lot of socialtype workshops still available. Especially after Valentine’s Day, it was in demand ‑ that

earthquake brought back a lot memories for people.” Grants made by the organisation have included the 2010 Hardship grant, 2013 Christchurch Schoolchildren’s grant, and the 2011 Emergency and Hardship grant. Mr Makker said about $44 million was dedicated to the 2011 Emergency and Hardship grant alone, and there were

around 51,000 applications made. Overall, about 37 grants have been made over the past five years, to different causes. The final three grants available, applications for which are closing on March 31, are to help homeowners with packing, moving, or storing belongings, or for independent advice around quake-damaged homes.

Community award entries open for 2016

The search is on for people in the west of the city who are tireless community stalwarts, from coaches of children’s sports team to those caring for community gardens. Nominations for the annual Community Service Awards and Youth Service Awards are open for the Riccarton-Wigram and Fendalton-Waimairi wards. Riccarton-Wigram and Spreydon-Heathcote community boards are also celebrating youth volunteering in the areas, through the Youth Service Awards. These focus on people under the age of 25 who make a difference to where they live. City council customer and community general manager Mary Richardson views this as the perfect opportunity to give recognition to those helping in their community, who expect nothing in return. “There are countless people who volunteer to serve their community, often without reward. It is important that their hard work and unstinting support is recognised,” she said. Award nomination forms are available from council libraries, and nominations are open until April 8.

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Land-Rover stalwart keeps Fifty years ago Casebrook resident, and life member of the Canterbury Land Rovers Owners Club , David Harris took off in his Land-Rover with a bunch of other enthusiasts on a pioneering trip from Hawarden to Lees Valley. This year he did the same trip with the same club – he was the only original. He talks to Andrew King Hi David tell me where you grew up? I was born and bred here in Christchurch and I am still here. We moved to Parnassus for 1218 months for work but I have been here most of my life. I am now retired but I was a joiner by trade. I still do a bit of it every now and again. What high school did you go to? I went to Papanui High School. It was a good school, no problems. Do you still catch-up with your old mates from school? Unfortunately, most of them are no longer with us. I had a couple of relatives at school that I still see. Most of the people I get around with are from the

CLUB STALWARTS: Gale and David Harris have been involved in the Canterbury Land-Rover Owners Club since its creation. Mr Harris is one of the club’s first members which was stated in 1966. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

Canterbury Land Rover Owners Club and of course my kids and grand kids. So you have a couple of kids? Yeah, we have three boys and

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club rolling for 50 years So tell me about the Canterbury Land Rover Owners Club, I hear you have been involved since the beginning? Well, we have just completed a trip we did 50 years ago when the club first started and I was the only one who was on both trips. The trip was from Hawarden and Lees Valley and was very difficult back then. It was real pioneering stuff. So how did if feel to get back up there 50 years later, did all the old memories come back? Oh yes, we were looking around and trying to remember all the old landmarks. We also did it on the 25th anniversary of the club. When we were up there this time I spoke to one of the farmers and he can remember, as a kid, us coming through their property. Which would have been a big deal for them back then. Where is the craziest place you have taken your LandRover? Well, I have virtually been through all the back country in the South Island. Central Otago is a beautiful place to get lost in. And the West Coast, that can be rugged (laughing). Having quite a lot of members we could

NOW AND THEN: David and Gale Harris (left) return to tackle the same trek Mr Harris and his pioneering mates did in 1966. That track was much rougher and tougher in 1966 and a few got stuck while trying to negotiate it.

get all round the place with the contacts we had. We now have to sign waivers to go on property now, it has become a lot more complicated. I am not easily frightened. There are not many places I wouldn’t drive in, within reason. How many are in the club? We had 200 at one point which made us the biggest Land-Rover club in the country. But we lost a few after the 2011 earthquake for some reason so now we have between 140-150 still in the club. A lot of people wouldn’t

understand the physical nature of doing this kind of thing would they? No, you are not just sitting in a vehicle. You are using low range all the way up and down. You thrash around in the cab and take some pretty solid bumps sometimes. It is quite hard on the body. My newer vehicle has much nicer suspension. It is a mental game also, you have to pick you line and be smart about how you attack a hill or ridge line. I have learnt a few tricks over the years to keep myself out of trouble.

So how many made the reunion trip from Hawarden to Lees Valley? There were 17 vehicles and over 30 people so it was a big crew, which is good because you can help each other out and have fun together. Is it still just Land-Rovers? No, we changed that about 10 years into it. Now we have all types of vehicles. Did you have any positions in the club? Pretty much everything except for secretary (laughing), I’m not much of writer. I have been

chairman, treasurer and been on the committee for years. I am just a member – not. Thanks for having a chat with us David, when is the 50th anniversary of the Canterbury Land Rover Owners Club? It will be in July and we are hoping to get as many of the 1200-odd members we have a had over that time to come along. If you want to get more information about the club or the 50th anniversary email galedave@hotmail.com.

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The Star City2Surf with Mike Pero Real Estate More than 10,000 runners and walkers took part in Sunday’s The Star City2Surf with Mike Pero – and they could not have asked for a better day to do it. The temperature rose to 30 deg C as the last people crossed the finish line. It was the event’s 42nd year, which saw people take part in both the 6km and 14km events finishing at Ferrymead playing fields. Oska Baynes was the first male to cross the line in a time of 45min 30sec, while Lucy Oliver was the first female.

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Hornby High School Years 7 – 13

Commitment, Achievement, Resilience, Respect

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‘Soft skills’ important Kia ora koutou. Talofa. Kia Orana. Malo e lelei. Bula. Fakaalofa atu. Namaste. Kumusta. Haere mai ki Te Huruhuru Ao o Horomaka. Warm greetings to the Hornby High School community. As this page shows, the year has already been busy with various events and activities in addition to our normal classroom teaching. This is as it should be, as we ensure that our students regularly have positive experiences both in and out of the classroom that enrich their understanding and broaden their outlook. It is essential that young people understand that school offers much more than just education. Doing well at school is important as this leads to qualifications, however there is more to preparing for life than just attending five lessons a day. I recently spoke to a senior school assembly about the importance of young people developing their “soft employment skills”. These are the skills and attributes that employers seek but are not always explicitly taught in the classroom. I am speaking of things like punctuality, politeness, leadership, following instructions, willingness to listen and learn, resilience and “stickability” to see the job completed. These essential skills for living, or “soft skills” as they are often called can, of course, be picked up in many other places – on the sports field, at a part-time job, at family events, church, clubs, youth groups and the like. Young people can pick up these soft skills at school, not necessarily in the classroom but in all the other opportunities and activities that are on offer. At that same senior assembly the prefects introduced themselves, an opportunity to attend Outward Bound was presented as well as information about other community clubs and activities. So many opportunities are on offer for our young people to develop their skills and prepare themselves for the big wide world beyond school. This approach of “seeing the whole person” and playing to each individual’s strengths is confirmed by our pleasing 2015 NCEA results which were, in fact, the best overall that the school has ever achieved. Increasingly, students are understanding the principle of “Start with the end in mind” so they can make the connection between their goals for life after Hornby HS and their present school subjects and activities. Ngā mihi nui to our community as the positive busyness of the year continues. However, the cause of all this activity is the wellbeing of each individual. Schools can be complex places, so if any member of the community wishes to talk to me about anything, please contact the office to arrange a time for this to occur. My door is open. Jon Rogers Acting Principal

Level 2 Merit and Excellence Endorsement students are at back: Brad Turner, Jack Woodgate, James Cameron, Georgia Sytema, Madison Hickford, Tyler Hawkins. And in front: Harvey Mesias, Jericko Tayong, Paul Capote, Shontelle Wallace, Theresa Joseph, Liberty MacKenzie, Jasmine Peters.

Success celebrated

An Academic Awards Ceremony has recently celebrated the NCEA achievements of Hornby High School students. The Level 1 NCEA pass rate was 84%, almost 10% above the national level for all schools in New Zealand. Other pleasing results at Level 1 were the two Excellence Endorsements, 14 Merit Endorsements, and 58% of students

gaining more than 100 credits. Level 2 NCEA results were also pleasing. At 72%, the pass rate is just under the national figure but is well on track to meet the government’s goal of 85% of 18 year olds passing by 2017. There were two Excellence Endorsements, four Merit Endorsements and more than 50% of the cohort gained over 100 credits.

Leaping the digital divide There has been an amazing response to the school’s aim of “going digital” in Years 7-10. Between student owned and school devices there are enough chromebooks for every student in every lesson. Students are enjoying

Sam Faalilo Sam, above right, has attended Hornby High School since Year 9, having come from Oaklands Primary and Kirkwood Intermediate. He has been an enthusiastic House Captain, organising events promoting the Hornby High School spirit. In his Senior years, Sam has won inter-school awards as a top Pasifika Achiever and uses his abilities to mentor others through the Peer Support Programme. He has also made the most of opportunities presented to him in Drama and Performance. Makayla Williams-Smith Makayla, above left, is a popular and well-rounded student who succeeds in academics, cultural and sporting events. She has been at Hornby High School since Year 9, having attended Templeton Primary School. Makayla is Captain of the successful Girls’ Football Team. Last year she was selected to go on a Spirit of Adventure voyage, sailing around the Hauraki Gulf for 10 days. This year Makayla is leading the Prefect team by making community connections and organising charity fundraising events.

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Pictured using their chromebooks are Year 7 students Nidhi Prasad and Gabriel Sasuman, above, and Samantha Whitcombe left. their lessons in the digital age. The school is very appreciative of the effort families have made to equip their children for 21st Century learning.

Programme boosts students’ business acumen Year 12 students at Hornby took part in a three-day programme that gives them an insight into the world of business. In MaiBiz students pitch their knowledge and skills to create and develop the best business concept. The winning team was “Incorporation Innovation” with Olivia Howell as CEO. Their business was called “Got You Covered” and was a service to support teens and young adults.

MaiBiz participants, from left: Jessica Kaye, Jasmine Kaye, Callum Catanach, Olivia Howell, Ellison McLean, Ashleigh Sands-McCoard, Harvey Mesias, Shepher Arrabis (front).

Rose Eaton, Ashley Hider and Naseeba Kaskar at the First Foundation Celebration event. Hornby High School students Rose Eaton, Ashley Hider and Naseeba Kaskar attended the recent First Foundation Celebration at the Commodore Airport Hotel, welcoming the Class of 2016 and farewelling graduating students. Ashley has been awarded a First Foundation Scholarship which will help support her for the next four years, including with paid, part-time work experience and help with tertiary fees . She will also be supported by a personal mentor and engage in an extensive student support and development programme. Rose and Naseeba have both been accepted on to the Foundation Steps Programme, which assists academically talented students to transition from high school through to their second year at university. All participants involved in the 27-month programme are supported by a personal mentor, attend workshops and have academic monitoring. The First Foundation has provided more than 90 students with tertiary scholarships since it was established in 1998 and more than 30 businesses are now involved as partnering organisations.

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Second place finish for Halswell after win The Halswell senior men’s cricket team have finished the season in style, beating Addington outright at Halswell Domain on Saturday. The win means they finish second on the table. Addington batted patiently but Halswell’s bowlers kept chipping away and finally dismissed them for 155. Halswell bowler Leighton Johnston finished with 4-44. Mike Worsfold was brought into the attack when Addington were batting for time rather than looking to score runs and bowled superbly, taking four wickets for three runs

from four overs. Worsfold’s impressive figures resulted in Halswell chasing a small total of just 40 runs. They scored these in nine overs with Mitch Kerr finishing on 33 not out. Having comprehensively outplayed Addington, the Halswell team had to wait on the Sumner vs Heathcote result to see if they would win the grade. However, in bizarre circumstances the game was tied on the last ball, resulting in Sumner finishing above Halswell on the table by 1.1 points.

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The Halswell senior men’s cricket team won their final match against Addington on Saturday.

Charge from behind to take Optimist champs BRIDGET RUTHERFORD

Will Hadfield was determined to come back from a second place to win the South Island Optimist Championships. The Medbury School pupil won the two day regatta on March 12-13 in Dunedin. He was nervous on the first day because he had come second at the Canterbury Championships the previous weekend to Charteris Bay Yacht Club’s David Buchanan. “After coming second at the Canterbury Champs I was optimistic that I could win however there was some good competition with both David and Suede there who have both had a fantastic season and many other competent opti sailors attending as well.” The 13-year-old had a rough start in the first race on day one, coming fourth. “After the first race I wasn’t feeling too good, I had got a fourth which may sound good but if you’re trying to win it’s rubbish.” But following the first race, he picked up his game and got two firsts and a second. The second day saw the races abandoned because the wind did not fill in, and Will (right) was named the overall cham-

ACTION: Will won two of his races, came second in one and fourth in another which led to the overall win.

pion. “I felt a combination of being relieved and happy as this had been my goal to win and I felt good that I achieved it. I’ll definitely be back next year to defend my title.” David Buchanan came second, and Dunedin’s Ollie Gilmour came third. Will said sailing in Dunedin was a different experience, because there was a large sand

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Mr Holstein Welcome to the new school year and a special welcome to all new students, families and staff members who start their association with the Burnside community in 2016. I look forward to meeting you all as the year progresses. My aims as Principal are to: • Provide an environment where staff, students and their parents/caregivers feel connected, valued and respected so they enjoy their experience with Burnside High School • To work alongside the staff and students, to build on our strengths, and to enhance our reputation as a highly-regarded, successful and sought-after school.

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Yet again our 2015 students achieved excellent results in NCEA and Scholarship. Our 2015 Dux Samuel Park achieved Scholarships in all his subjects (Accounting, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics and Statistics). He was also successful in achieving an Outstanding Scholar in Statistics. Samuel is now attending Auckland University

studying Engineering. Emma Richardson also achieved excellent results, receiving the Outstanding Top Scholar Award in New Zealand for Printmaking. She is now attending The University of Auckland Elam School of Fine Arts where she has embarked on a Bachelor of Fine Art.

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After one year I have a real sense of the Burnside values, and the ethos at the heart of the school’s culture; a culture based on personal excellence and care for others. It is this culture that underpins Burnside’s success. I am determined that we make a habit of our school ethos: that we treat each other with respect and are inclusive, that we have pride in our school and community, that we are loyal, that we strive for excellence together for the good of Burnside High School. That is my challenge. ‘We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence is not an act, but a habit’. (Joe Schmidt, Coach of the Ireland Rugby Team and former New Zealand school teacher) I look forward to another successful year on so many fronts: in academic work, in cultural activities, in the arts, in sport, in leadership, and in service. I am inspired by the young people in this school and feel privileged to be the Principal. Phil Holstein, Principal

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For the second year in a row the Burnside High School Senior Girls Volleyball team won the Mainland (South Island) Volleyball Championships. Our Senior Boys A team finished 3rd in Division 1 and the Senior Girls B team finished 1st in Division 3. Congratulations to Harley Porter who competed in and won Gold at the Secondary Schools Under 19 Canterbury Triathlon Championships. He then went on to compete in the Under 19 South Island Secondary Schools’ Triathlon Championships held in Oamaru where he won a Silver. A fantastic achievement!

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Our Burnside High School Athletics Day was held over two days in February. Two long standing records were broken on the day: Angus Bailey broke the Senior Boys 1500m which had stood since 1977 - his time was 4.07. Ryan Sutherland broke the 1981 record in the Juniors Boys 800m - his time was 2.09. Two other records were also broken on the day ; Cameron Clark broke the 2010 record for U14 Boys 3000m race - his time 2.07, and Charlotte Blair broke the 2014 Open Girls Steeplechase with a time of 8.12.

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www.smooth-air.co.nz sales@smooth-air.co.nz

264 Annex Road, Riccarton Christchurch 8024, NZ Ph +64 3 343 6184

Mon - Fri 7.30am - 5pm

Tuesday March 22 2016

WESTERN NEWS

Classifieds Church Notices

Curtains

CURTAIN

Catholic Parish of Riccarton

FABRICS

www.curtainfabric-outlet.com Fashion Designs & Colours Discontinued Designs End of Lines Bargain Prices Call at Our Shop

St Teresa of Lisieux Church Holy Thursday Mass 24th March, 7pm

CURTAIN FABRIC OUTLET

Easter Sunday Mass 27th March, 8am, 10am and 7pm Church Notices

Community Events

HORNBY STROKE CLUB

St. Peter’s Anglican Church (Church Corner) All services in the Parish Hall at present Maundy Thursday – 24 March A Commemoration of the Last Supper followed by Service of Shadows - 7.30 pm Good Friday – 25 March Devotional Service – Gathering Around the Cross – 9.30 am Easter Day – 27 March Holy Communion & Greening of the Cross. Please bring a flower or greenery. – 8.00 am & 9.30 am

St. Luke’s Anglican Church (School Road, Yaldhurst) Easter Day – 27 March Holy Communion – 9.30 am All welcome The Rev. Nick Mountfort, 343.3007, 027.271.4909 Office: 3485653.

Caravans, Motorhomes

& Traliers

Meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at Hornby Workingmen’s Club, 17 Carmen Road, Hornby from 10am until 2pm. ALL WELCOME Please contact Fay 342 6321, Linda 358 2337 or Helen 03 920 0298

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, If you want to have a drink thats your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Phone 0800 229-6757

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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

Mobility & Disability Aids

Trades & Services

MOBILITY

Appliance Sales & Service

SCOOTER HIRE

Gardening & Supplies 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

12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

Delivery Driver needed

Pets & Supplies

Professional, friendly Service Always

Public Notices

Rexellent Rentals Cars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta FREE CALL 0800 601 508

www.rexellent.com.au

FREE QUOTES

Ph. 03 329 4806 or 027 827 0505 CAP CONSTRUCTION LTD

HOUSE

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!!

Mob: 021 078 4553 raewynlcooke@gmail.com www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz

Weka Pass Railway Waipara, North Canterbury

We Are Running EASTER Sunday 27th and EASTER Monday 28th March Running 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month Phone 0800WEKAPASS Depart Glenmark Station 11.30am & 2.00pm

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

Situations Vacant

388 4780

DRIVEWAYS & PAVING

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

NEED A

PLUMBER?

Join The Star’s front line and deliver news to the city. Be part of a growing, locally-owned multimedia company! The Star Media team produces television, newspapers, events and magazines for Christchurch, Canterbury and New Zealand audiences. Known best for The Star newspaper, Star Media also encompasses community newspapers, CTV, Style Magazine, City2Surf and many more brands. The company’s collaborative workplace relies on creativity, innovation and initiative. The Star is looking for a contract driver to join its delivery team. The work involves delivering The Star to runners and retail outlets every Thursday morning. The hours of work will be approximately 3.30am-8.30am, with a degree of flexibility required. Applicants must have their own reliable vehicle (light van) and a clean license. Applicants will need to be honest, reliable and have a good general knowledge of the city. For further information and to apply, call Mark Coulthard on 03 364 7453 or 021 800 809 or email mark@starmedia.kiwi Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media

Award winning publishing group

Fantail (Piwakawaka)

Pegasus Post Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media

Award winning publishing group

Southern View

Holiday Accommodation

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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.

ADD SOME

COLOUR RT! TO YOUR ADVE

Western News

(03) 379 1100

Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media

Selwyn Times

New Zealand Pigeon (Kereru)

Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media

Award winning publishing group

Black Billed Gull

Kea (Nestor Notabilis)

Award winning publishing group

Trades & Services

• VIDEO INSPECTION • WATERBLASTING • LIQUID WASTE

PH: 03 365 7960 24 hours // 7 days

Call us now for fast friendly service. Get your problems sorted out quick smart - on time!!

Phone for a FREE quote now.

DRIVEWAYS

388 4780

Appliance Services 12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

Painting & plastering, fencing, handyman, contract labour & much more Residential & Commercial Maintenance

03 357 0470 027 363 2832 0800 22 22 75 adam.mrfixit@outlook.com

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

info@h20jet.co.nz www.h20jet.co.nz

Phone 03 377 1280 Mobile 021 898 380

Appliance Sales & Service

Trades & Services CARRIER LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069 CLEANER AvAILABLE good rates, efficient & thorough, all household duties, ph Mel 027 502 9289

BLOCKED DRAINS?

Now working in your area • Tree Pruning & Removal • Stump Grinding • Hedge Trimming Fully Insured Qualified Arborist For a free quote, ph 0800 248 733

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.

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE Phone for further details

Bay Harbour News

Bellbird (Korimako)

Proudly locally owned and published by Star Media

Award winning publishing group

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

Ph: 03 379 1100

Appliance Services

$40 Lease per week Late model scooters Ph Peter anytime 022 019 1200

71 Hawdon St Sydenham Ph 366-5026

Good Friday Service 25th March, 3pm Easter Vigil and Saturday Mass 26th March, 8pm

CALL NOW

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

9164023AA

ROOF PAINTING 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 ANDREWS TREE CARE Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688 BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 CARPENTER HANDYMAN - Small Job Specialists, Carpentry, Repairs, Decking & Maintenance, 40 years experience, no job too small, Ph Warren 03 3221103 or 027 697-8541

ELECTRICIAN REGISTERED for all electrical installations & repairs Ph 03 322 4209 or 021 026 73375 ELECTRICAL & HEATPUMPS. Full service including pressure & performance test $60 + GST. Affordable electrical services, wiring alterations & repairs. Ph 326 4992 or 0274 329755. FENCE PAINTINg Staining Quality at a reasonable price. Free quotes. Phone Warren today on 980-1676 or 027 2014713 FURNITURE REMovALS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313 gAS, PLUMBINg DRAINAGE & HEATING. 24/7 service. Ph Mike Cairns Gas & Plumbing 021 132 8929 or 03 326 7949 LANDSCAPINg Garden tidy ups ,tree felling, ready lawn, irrigation, paving, concreting, retaining walls, fencing and much more. Free quote to transform your section. Ph Brothers Landscapes 021 0456 296 or 0800 0BROTHERS

WESTERN NEWS

Tuesday March 22 2016

Classifieds Trades & Services OVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $50.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025 PAINTING & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, ph Mark 021 171-1586 or 355-5994 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 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

Entertainments

ORNBY

JOIN A CLUB THE SEABY !

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz

Thursday 17th March - Wednesday 23rd March

THE LADY IN THE VAN (M) RISEN (M) SPOTLIGHT (M) A BIGGER SPLASH (R16)

MAHANA (M) 45 YEARS (M) FRANCISCO (PG)

TRAINING with our tutors

The Roofing Specialists

PHONE IAIN 027 445 5597

Classes for juniors to seniors or individual private lessons Preparation for examinations and competitions Full teaching registration BBO Ph 027 282 5700

Joan Adams (A.R.A.D) Solo Seal

Trades & Services

Tuition PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377

Now working in your area • Tree Pruning & Removal • Stump Grinding • Hedge Trimming Fully Insured Qualified Arborist For a free quote, ph 0800 248 733

PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100 PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100

EASTER SATURDAY 26th March

Wanted To Buy 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 Paul 022 0891 671 A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph Paul 022 0891 671 A Records and Hi-Fi gear wanted, excellent prices paid for good records especially kiwi and overseas bands 60’s - 90’s PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days www.pennylane. co.nz ph 3663278 or 021 2226144 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

4.30PM: THE

BUSKER 8PM: A&P DUO

THE CLUB IS CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY

Have a

SATURDAY

16th APRIL, 8PM

- upstairs -

- downstairs -

CRAIG ADAMS

ClubBISTRO PIERVIEW Restaurant Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2pm and from 5pm.

Quality a la carte with a view! Open FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY from 5.30pm

Midweek SPECIAL

& THE

RUSTLERS

TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

Bookings Recommended

FRIDAY SPECIAL:

All Grills... $20!

Hornby WMC phone 03 349 9026 17 Carmen Road Hornby

for a limited time

SUNDAY SPECIAL $25 3-Course Feast

SHUTTLE RUNNING Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat

www.hornbyworkingmensclub .co.nz Members, guests & affiliates welcome

202 Marine Parade | Ph 388-9416 Members, guests and affiliates welcome

‘Famous for their roasts!’

No s! Fee

Experienced tutors Flexible timetables March/April intake 0800 468 796 info@hort.ac.nz

Ballet Tuition

JO'S KARAOKE

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday

Hamish Kelland

DCM ROOFING LTD

25th March

WHAT’S ON

$10 ROAST

Ryan Young

Licence Building Practitioner LBP Member of the Roofing Association

GOOD FRIDAY, 7PM

TAB POD

HORTICULTURE

WORKINGMEN’S

CLUB

«WHAT'S ON«

Members Lucky Card Draw

Tuition

• Replacement/new roofing • Colour Steel gutter & fascia • Flue & log burner installs • Skytube/light installs • Earthquake repairs

ROOFING Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email johnmill@ihug. co.nz SPOUTING CLEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 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 VHS VIDEO TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655 VINYL AND TILE uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125 WATERbLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ Open daily from 6.30am - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Treat the Kids! Kids two course special from $

Seniors SPECIAL Two courses

Soup/Roast or Roast/Dessert

$20

We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.

Happy Easter

Sorry, we are closed GOOD FRIDAY

Special available lunch only Monday - Saturday 12pm - 2.30pm Conditions apply.

Breakfasts

from 6.30am, 7 days

Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150 www.racecoursehotel.co.nz (opposite Riccarton Raceway)

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 6PM GOOD FRIDAY

BOBBY BROWN

7PM SATURDAY

DRIVE

The newly refurbished Woolston Club... A classic, contemporary club experience Dining, bar, entertainment, sport, and so much more! Cafe open from 11am Happy Hour 4.30pm - 5.30pm TAB & Gaming, Function Facilities, HOUSIE Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday SHUTTLE Tuesday - Sunday

Newly renovated Open 7 Days Restaurant open from 5.30pm! With a selection of main meals for $20 Retro Roast Lunch 12pm Wednesdays $10 Members/$12 Non Roast of the Day $16.00 Members $18.00 Non

Tuesday March 22 2016

WESTERN NEWS

Lunch & Dinner - All you can eat, 7 days BUFFET OPEN FROM 5.30PM GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER MONDAY Sorry, we will not be open for lunch.

Bookings Essential PH 386 0088 fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz

HAPPY HOUR 5PM - 7PM DAILY CAFE OPEN GOOD FRIDAY 9am-4pm

PHONE 385 8880

FIND US ON FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH

LIVE MUSIC

Sima & Vaieo

6PM EASTER THURSDAY 24th March

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

WESTERN NEWS

Tuesday March 22 2016

Canterbury Folk Music Festival

Friday 25 - Monday 28 March 2016

Waipara Adventure Centre | Darnley Road, Waipara | North Canterbury

FESTIVAL PROGRAMME cont...

All campsites required to be packed up & vacated by 12 noon.

FOR FULL FESTIVAL INFORMATION VISIT:

Tuesday March 22 2016

NEW BOOKS JUST ARRIVED

WESTERN NEWS

GREAT FOR HOME OR OFFICE

BROTHER PRINTER DEAL VIA REDEMPTION, $129 BEFORE CASHBACK

JUST $79

AFTER $50 CASHBACK

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1005 Ferry rd Ph 384 2063 while stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions) Barry & kerry