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New facility part of $27 million Christchurch Girls’ development GEORGIA O’CONNORHARDING

Christchurch Girls’ High School will build a new arts faculty building as part of a $27 million development. Construction is set to begin with the arts faculty expecting to be competed by April-May next year. The new facility will include a 275 seated theatre, drama studios, a music room, individual and small ensemble practice rooms, arts, design and photography studios and school administration. As well as the new arts building the school will see a significant redevelopment of the main four-storey block, gymnasium and other classroom blocks. Principal Pauline Duthie said the centre would provide staff and students with the state of the art facilities they deserved to explore and develop their skills in art. “The arts are a significant part of school life. Lack of access to suitable on-site venues have limited the student’s ability to offer public performance,” she said. The school has been without a purpose built facility for the arts after the September 2010 earth-

quake destroyed its old auditorium and music rooms. The new art faculty will be built on the old auditorium site at the corner of Matai St East and Deans Ave. Ms Duthie said the new building would help provide a boost for the arts in the community with a more intimate venue than what may be available.

“We are very much looking forward to producing a show and holding recitals in the new theatre,” she said. Last week the RiccartonWigram Community Board was updated by the Ministry of Education on the school’s rebuild progress. Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck said the update helped the community

board with planning community facilities, making sure there was good pedestrian access and bike access. Meanwhile community consultation on Sockburn School relocating to Wigram Skies is set to begin in early May. During the week of May 23-27 Sockburn School will hold a series of workshops to get the communi-

ties opinion on the design, values and learning environment. “Its an opportunity for people to give their ideas on what they want the school to look like and feel like,” principal Heather Walkinshaw said. The new school will be renamed Wigram Primary School and is expected to open in January 2018.

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Inner Club of Christchurch West Monday May 9, 7.30pm The Inner Club of Christchurch West is holding their monthly meeting. The speaker this month will be a customs officer. Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary service organisations in the world. Its objective is to promote true friendships, encourage the ideals of personal service and foster international understanding. For further information contact Lorraine Margetts on 741 1619. Hao Room, Te Hapua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Rd

Week with a storytime with a difference. Stories, rhymes and songs will be spoken and signed. The session is best suited for pre-schoolers. Hornby Library, Goulding Ave

Storytimes/Wa Korero-New Zealand Sign Language Week Wednesday May 11, 10.1510.45am Go along and celebrate New Zealand Sign Language

Takumi Japanese Drumming Group – New Zealand Music Month Saturday May 14, 2-2.30pm Go along for a free Japanese Drumming concert. Japanese

Science Alive in the Library Thursday May 12, 3.304.30pm Go along to a free dropin session at the library. Activities are based around the science of popular books and other interesting topics. The programme is best suited for kids. Upper Riccarton Library

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Upper Riccarton Library Book Group with Steffi Monday, May 16, 6-7pm For those who love reading and want to share in discussion with other friendly book lovers. They subscribe to the Book Discussion Scheme so there is a cost involved. The session is held on the third Monday of every month. Spaces are limited and there is a cost to attend the sessions. Upper Riccarton Library

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Survey to store tree data GEORGIA O’CONNOR-HARDING

A new database highlighting key information on trees at Riccarton Bush will be created to ensure vital knowledge is not forgotten through the generations. One of the key players behind the latest survey is Dr Brian Molloy, 85, who will be retiring after 43 years at Riccarton House and Bush. In 1978 Dr Molloy instigated a similar survey of the trees and a wrote a book called Riccarton Bush: Putaringamotu which is on display at Riccarton House. The new database will now be an updated version on all the trees in Riccarton House and Bush. The survey will cover trees from the Riccarton Bush indigenous forest through to Deans Cottage and Riccarton House. Dr Molloy is a former scientist of the research foundation Landcare Research based in Lincoln and has been working with trees half his life. “New Zealand is a marvellous country for vegetation, landscapes and it is incredible to get out there. And when I walk through Riccarton Bush today

its an amazing place. “The bellbirds have come back and you get a chorus of bellbird song when you go in there.” When Dr Molloy first began work at the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research – now known as Landcare Research, he said he was given a valuable piece advice which he has remembered throughout his career. “I was told, don’t believe anything you read or hear. Go

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out into the fields and look at the plants and soak up what they are telling you – that’s what I have done,” he said. Dr Molloy will retire from the Riccarton House and Bush this week. But he said he will be back to soak up the atmosphere and will continue writing scientific papers and working with colleagues from Landcare Research. The project, estimated to cost $22,425, will survey the exact

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LONGEVITY: The Riccarton Bush Trust will be protecting some of the oldest trees in the city by conveying a systematic survey of the trees in Riccarton Bush. Above: Dr Brian Molloy.

NEW CYCLEWAY APPROVED A new cycleway that will cut across Canterbury University has been approved by the university and work will begin later this year. The cycleway from Riccarton Bush to Solway Ave is part of the new uni-cycle route. When work on the university end of the cycleway is completed most of the 5.6km uni-cycle route will be completed. The section of work is expected to be completed by the middle of next year.

location of significant trees in the bush using a GPS and will assess the age, height, health and gender of the trees. Dr Molloy said the Riccarton Bush Trust will be surveying some of the oldest trees in the city with some trees aged about 600 years old. The information form the new survey will assist in decisions on replacement of significant trees and ensure managers have replacement ready so that kahikatea canopy will remain.

BELFAST RUGBY CLUB TO CELEBRATE The Belfast Rugby Club will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Queen’s Birthday weekend, June 3, 4 and 5. The club is calling all current and former members to register their interest as soon as possible to enable them to arrange the weekend’s activities. To register email belfastrugby100years@ gmail.com or phone facility manager Glenda Spillane on 3238024 or 0274 359762.

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ON THE CATWALK: Imogen Frye of Merivale (right) and Lucy Steetskamp of Fairlie model to raise money for Ronald McDonald House.

$30,000 raised at fashion show Children and families took to the catwalk last week to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. More than $30,000 was raised from the event held at the Transitional Cathedral. The fashion show organised by M Factor Events last Saturday featured New Zealand fashion brands including Andrea Moore, Augustine, Annah Stretton and Bundle Boutique. Children and their families

from around the north-west area as well as from Greymouth, Fairlie and Auckland who have stayed at Ronald McDonald House modelled in the show. M Factor Events owner Maree Harris said it was a fantastic night with a positive vibe. “Great energy especially with all the children involved,” she said. It was Ms Harris’ seventh fashion show she had organised for Ronald McDonald House af-

ter her two twin nieces stayed at the house for two months when they were born prematurely. Well-known rugby players Wyatt Crockett, Robbie Fruen, Mitchell Drummond and Andy Ellis made an appearance at the event to support the not-forprofit organisation. Along with the rugby celebrities, dancers from Xtreme Rhythm Dance School of Rangiora and Elmwood Normal School performed for the large audience.

Only about 30 per cent of the calls we attend now actually involve fires. The other 70 per cent includes false alarms, car crashes, hazardous substance incidents and medical emergencies where we provide manpower with first aid skill to back up the experts from St John. Some of our work does not neatly fit into any of the normal categories. An elderly caller last Thursday had knocked a cushion that had fallen down the side of her hot water cylinder. She wondered if it was a fire risk. It probably wasn’t. But St Albans Red Watch crew went to her house and retrieved the cushion which almost certainly saved her days and nights of worry. We also saw the Wainoni crew travelling to Collingwood St in New Brighton the same day to a child who had managed to trap their leg in a gate. All the efforts of the locals were to no avail. A tool known as a hooligan bar, a kind of short crowbar, was utilised by the crew to bend the railings enough to release the

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Police have brought in a specialist in iwi liaison to work towards lowering the number of Maori, Pacific Island and ethnic offending in Canterbury. Inspector Hirone Waretini is in charge of the Canterbury arm of a national operation called Turning of the Tide, an initiative set up in 2011 to reduce ethnic offending. While the operation is not new, Inspector Waretini’s position of Maori, Pacific and ethnic services is. Turning of the Tide has five core goals – reduce first-time offenders, reduce repeat offenders, reduce the amount of repeat victims, reduce the number of people in court and to reduce road trauma. Maori offenders make up 36 per cent of the total prison population in Canterbury while Pacific Islanders make up 4.7 per cent. Over the past 10 months an average of 10,282 offences are committed each month in the Canterbury Metro Area with an average of 2179 offences committed by Maori and of 470 committed by Pacific Islanders. Maori make up seven per cent of Canterbury’s population

OFFENDER STATISTICS BETWEEN JUNE 2015-MARCH 2016: • Offences committed in the Canterbury Metro Area between June 2015 – March 2016: 102,825 • Average offences committed each month: 10,282. • Average offences committed by Maori per month: 2179, 21 per cent. • Average offences committed by Pacific Islanders per month: 470, 4.5 per cent.

NEW ROLE: Inspector Hirone Waretini has taken up the role of Maori, Pacific and ethnic services for the Canterbury Metro Area. while Pacific Islanders make up 2.3 per cent. “It would appear everything we have tried to do to reduce that [Maori offending overrepresentation] has not worked,” Inspector Waretini said. Inspector Waretini’s job is to think outside of the box to deal with the number of Maori offending. “An example would be if someone is responsible for a car crash and didn’t have a licence, we can help them get that, or sit a defensive driving course. No idea is off the table as long as it

is lawful and agreed to by any victims,” he said. He has approached Te Runanga o Nga Maata Waka, Te Puni Kokiri, Office of Ethnic Communities, Ngai Tahu and He Waka Tapu to build relationships and gather any ideas to prevent future offending. “If you don’t belong or you’re not accepted that can lead to crime, and that plays out over all cultures, not just Maori,” he said. “If you are not part of something and you feel disconnected and you don’t belong and you don’t have the ability to create a

better future through strong education and work opportunities then you become a prime candidate to become an offender.” The Auckland-born inspector is only three months in and said there is a real hunger for this kind of supportive, understanding policing. “We know that after the February 2011 earthquake family harm rose 50 per cent. This place is in need of a lot of support care and help. But at the same time it is a place of great innovation and creativity, which is why Turning of the Tide is perfect for Canterbury,” he said.

Fire ban imposed in Selwyn again Fraser Walker-Pearce

Unseasonable dry weather has forced the return of a total fire ban in the Selwyn district. Yesterday the district council implemented the fire ban, because of low rainfall in the area. The previous fire ban was lifted on April 4 after being reduced in January. Darfield chief fire officer Alan Kittelty said it was the closest to winter he could remember a ban being implemented. No outdoor fires can be lit in the district, and the burning of crop stubble is also not allowed. Gas barbecues with water nearby are allowed, but not charcoal barbecues. All fire permits previously issued by the district council are also cancelled. Mr Kittelty said the fire ban was put in place out of “necessity”. A fee of $1150 can be charged for a fire call out if a fire has been lit which breaches fire restrictions. The fee is given back to local volunteer fire forces.

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Test of time on community Hornby Community Patrol secretary Ann Smith recently celebrated 20 years as a member of the organisation. She spoke to Georgia O’Connor-Harding about volunteer work, her passion for travel and her interest in playing the bagpipes Tell me about your time in the Hornby Community Patrol? I’ve just completed 20 years as a patroller in April. My other role in the Hornby patrol is being secretary. They came and gave me a card, some flowers and supper. Plus our local police officer Senior Sergeant Peter Stills wrote me a congratulatory letter and the police liaison officer Deb Smalley sent me a card. So to be recognised by the patrol and others was really special. Back 20 years ago, what did you think when you went out on your first patrol? I just wanted to do my bit for the community. I was about the second intake into the Hornby patrol when I started and that was my first thing to be part of the community. In 2011 I joined the committee as a member and then in 2013 I took on the role as secretary. For those first few years I was juggling study and

a social life and commitments. So I used to patrol just once a month. What is the weirdest situation you have ever come across in the patrol? One night on patrol we saw a man loitering on a long driveway. He admitted to us he was about steal some petrol so he could go and visit his daughter in Blenheim. He didn’t have money. You feel bad for the situation but doing something illegal wouldn’t have helped. So we reported to the police but I remember they didn’t catch him. Do you find these situations happen a lot out in Hornby? No not often. We sometimes find abandoned cars but that has decreased a lot. We report graffiti on a regular basis so Hornby is quite graffiti-free. It is quite tidy so people feel safe in their environment. Our main role is being the eyes and ears for the police but we are also

aware parkedup campervans over the Christmas period are at risk. Schools and shopping centres are like our core duties. Are a lot of young people are interested in the

patrol? We currently have six members who want to join the police. We know we won’t keep them for long but because they have got a goal they are very focused. They want to learn and they know we have a good relationship with the police. We can support them to go and sit in at the main police station and see what the district command centre does or what the communication centre does. Have you ever felt

RECOGNISED: Hornby Community Patrol secretary Ann Smith has been volunteering for the organisation for 20 years.

unsafe while out on patrol? Years ago we used to get a lot of boy racers before they put in the restrictions. I think just a bit of commonsense is needed. It’s all part of our training – if you need to back off just back off. Sometimes you get a lot of information from locals and it is nice to engage with them. What’s your opinion on Hornby? I love the new Hub Hornby we are getting as a result of the fast population growth. From our patrol perspective it is still fairly quiet. We don’t have things like the bus exchanges. I think the relationship we have with the community has helped also. What did you study? I did a diploma in teaching people with special needs. I was very fortunate that I was able to retire early, I’ve been retired for four years. My last employer was delighted to see I had a bit of a teaching background. My other love at this time was (going back 10 years ago) I was a member of the South Canterbury Highland Pipe Band for eight years. I used to commute to Temuka between one to three times a week.

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patrol brings rewards What instrument did you play in the pipe band? The bagpipes. I am still playing at the moment for Ellesmere Highland Pipe Band because it is more social. I have got over the years of all the hard practice. So I now play to keep the pipe skill going and to enjoy it. The band has had an influx of young members. There are anywhere between 15 to 18 pipers. We have learners between the ages of 12 and 14. What made you get into playing the bagpipes? At the tender age of nine, mother said I expressed an interest. I have been playing about 44 years. Mind you people will be able to work out my age now. I was 13 at my first national contest in Dunedin. It was with the City of Christchurch Ladies Pipe Band. And have you travelled a lot in your life? Travelling is my great passion. I’ve travelled every year for the last 10-12 years. It started off being every second year but now we go away every year. I have friends in Napa County, San Francisco, so that comes up on the radar quite often. Best and worst place? Probably no best and worst.

PARTNERSHIP: Ann Smith working with the police in the community and keeping in touch on the bagpipes.

The year we went to Mexico City, people said we shouldn’t go there but it was lovely. Even the Americans said that. We enjoyed it – we felt quite safe. We saw the pyramids. It was fascinating. I also loved Italy. We did a cruise out of Barcelona. Take it you like warmer places. What is the next on the agenda? Cuba about this time next year. My maiden name is Donald and I belong to their clan. We have an active Clan-Donald membership in the city. In

1988 we met Clan-Donalds US at a place called Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. We have maintained friendships with some of the people there. Next year we will be attending their AGM in Savannah. In past years our passion for attending their AGMs has taken us all over America. If you go to Savannah you are only a stone’s throw from Cuba. What else do you like doing in your spare time apart from travelling? My gardens, and I am very

family-orientated. I am fortunate my parents are still alive and my aunty. I support them a lot. I have another role in the patrol – I am the district representative officer so my area is from Hamner to Twizel. I co-ordinate the patrol and keep in contact with them and liaise with the police. At the moment I am the chair on the committee planning a national training seminar at the Lincoln Events Centre on June 24-26. At the moment I would be doing 35-40 hours voluntary work a week.

How is preparation for the seminar going? It’s a full-time job. We are hoping to get between 260-300 turn up. The theme of this year’s training seminar is partnerships. Our workshops are to show the different patrols throughout New Zealand to show the value of forming partnerships. For an example I also sit on the graffiti committee and the crime prevention committee at the city council. What is your view on graffiti in the city? Graffiti is ongoing but not so much this year thanks to the hard work of the committee. The results for this year’s audit hasn’t come out but last year’s audit showed graffiti had reduced by 50 per cent and that was because the patrols had been active. I take it you meet a lot of people as well? I have met some wonderful people. A variety of people on the committee who work hard. I don’t want to name anyone in case I miss somebody out. The graffiti committee value my input and some are volunteers at the training seminar. It is pretty special. I do have quite an active life I have to say.

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Mexicali raises $2k-plus for Child Cancer GEORGIA O’CONNORHARDING

Mexicali Fresh Wigram’s first fundraising venture last week raised more than $2000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. Last week the restaurant had a night where all profits made from each meal sold went to the Child Cancer Foundation. “The fact we have managed to raise $2005 is great,” franchise owner Steve Goodgame said. Companies donating stock and supplies for the evening were Tegel NZ, Bidvest, Freshpork NZ and Westmeat Christchurch. Christchurch Sign Writers Academy Signs, Ngai Tahu and Wigram New World printed posters and helped promote the fundraiser. “We had a goal of $2000 and we just made it. I am not sure how we did it as it was our first fundraising event,” Mr Goodgame said. The restaurant already has another fundraising initiative in the pipe line, with a similar fundraising night for the SPCA planned. The restaurant will have an ongoing campaign for the Child Cancer Foundation for the next couple of months. Customers can donate at the restaurant or purchase a pair of $7 sunglasses supplied by the company.

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Villa girls serve breakfast to pupils Villa Maria College students have been putting their school’s character “mercy in action” to good use by helping Riccarton Primary School. Each week two rotating Villa classes help with Riccarton Primary’s Breakfast Club. On Friday mornings students will go to Riccarton Primary and help serve food about 2040 children who don’t receive breakfast in the morning. Villa’s Catherine Thwaites said they set out tables, chairs and breakfast spreads like honey and marmite. The students also help with making toast and setting out yoghurt. “The children then come up to us and ask for what they want; we highly encourage them to use their manners at all times.” She said while the children are eating students will try mingle with them.

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“I even played the piano the other day and taught some of them a song,” Catherine said. Catherine said she has learnt a lot and takes many things for granted-especially breakfast in the morning. “Many children can’t even afford to have breakfast in the morning and this can seriously affect their learning.

MERCY IN ACTION: Villa Maria College’s Lucy Seaford and Catherine Thwaites serving children at Riccarton Primary School who often misses breakfast in the morning.

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CEA is a charitable trust that provides insulation and energy advice services to the most vulnerable in our community with the overriding objective of creating warmer, healthier and more energy efficient homes.

Results of the Healthy Homes Project, a recent study undertaken by the Canterbury District Health Board and CEA, shows a direct correlation between insulated homes and a reduction in hospital bed days by up to 30%.

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Many benefits from insulating homes A successful partnership between community, health and commercial organisations has helped save Canterbury DHB nearly $1m, by providing insulation and/or heating to high health needs patients. As well as reducing hospital costs, it has also assisted in ensuring people can remain in their own homes. In 2011, a Healthy Homes programme was created between the Canterbury DHB and the three Canterbury primary health care organisations, Community Energy Action, Environment Canterbury and the Energy Efficiency Conservation Authority. Orion and MainPower also contributed funding into this programme. The programme was developed to keep people in their own homes and communities rather than using hospital services. This recognised Canterbury’s compromised housing stock following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes. The Canterbury DHB and partnering organisations understood the potential benefits for frequent users of the health system of living in warm and dry homes, including improved physical and mental health. The programme initially focused on people who had been in the Christchurch Hospital at least twice within a year prior to the programme starting (defined as being the highest-needs patients). In July 2013, the programme was extended to include general prac-

HEALTHY: A workman installing insulation under the floor of a Canterbury home.

tice patients, for example families with children under 17 years of age identified as being at risk and parents with newborn babies. The programme ran from 2011 to late 2014 and the whole programme provided over 1500 insulation installations and 450 heating appliances. Partnerships amongst the organisations meant many Healthy Homes’ clients were referred to other organisations and services, as additional needs were identified. A qualitative report was completed by Pegasus Health in June 2015 on the whole programme. Canterbury DHB invested

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$1.7m over 2.5 years between 2011 and 2014, covering 22 per cent of the total programme costs. Around half of the $1.7m invested went towards intervention costs for the 900 highest-needs patients, as defined above. The remaining partnering organisations covered the balance of the total costs. Of those 900 highest-need patients, a significant number of them were aged over 65. There was an approximately 60 per cent/40 per cent split between home owners and tenants. After reviewing the health data, comparing the year prior to the interventions with the year

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following, the findings showed a 29.2 per cent reduction in hospital bed days of those 900 patients. This equates to a reduction of five bed days per annum, a cost saving to the Canterbury DHB of nearly $1m. “This means the programme was extremely successful for the community and all involved including the Canterbury DHB,” says Caroline Shone, chief executive of CEA. “Whilst the cost for insulation and heating is a one-off, the benefits last for years. I’m sure for the Canterbury DHB the return on investment can be spent on other health needs. This programme was a first for CEA and the other organisations involved, I am really happy that we have helped so many people working in partnership with Government, private and public sector organisations.” Greg Hamilton from the Canterbury DHB said he was “delighted with the results.” David Meates, CEO of Canterbury DHB said: “This is just brilliant to see the hard evidence being brought to life.” The above analysis only takes into account one of a number of benefits (hospitalisation) which result from improving a home’s insulation. There are other considerable benefits to this programme including: Hospital benefits after the first 12 months – a single intervention has a 40-year life span taking into

account the life of the insulation; benefits to partners, children and others living in the same dwelling; benefits to future occupants; reduction in other primary and community services required for intensive post-discharge rehabilitation; reduction in absenteeism from work/school for all home occupants due to improved overall health; people living in their own homes with better wellbeing and feeling safer; and empowerment through improved physical health, mental health and/ or an improved general state of mind/well-being; establishment of other successful working relationships with a range of organisations, with a focus to assist vulnerable families. To date, EECA has provided approximately $450m worth of subsidies for insulation nationwide through their programmes, including Warm Up New Zealand. The Healthy Home Programme analysis shows the need to continue with programmes such as these, particularly when EECA and CEA through their own surveys, have identified that there are still over 30,000 low income family homes in Canterbury alone, with inadequate or no insulation. There have been other relevant New Zealand studies and discussions over the years around the need to improve housing quality and the associated health benefits.

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Camera trial deters sex worker clients ANDREW KING

A security camera has been installed in St Albans to deter clients visiting sex workers. The city council initiative comes after years of residents complaining about prostitutes working in the area. The city council installed the temporary camera on the corner of Manchester and Purchas Sts last week to deter clients seeking prostitute services. It is hoped that the prostitutes will head back into the city centre. The camera has been loaned to the city council from security camera company ATF for a twoweek free trial. Normally they are $40 per day to rent. At the end of the trial

the city council will liaise with police and the residents to see if it will keep the camera operational. It has some of the most sophisticated technology in the world with facial recognition, number plate reading capabilities and advanced night vision. St Albans resident Matt Bonis has been living in the area since 2009 and said 48 hours after the camera was installed, he slept with his windows open for the first time in years. “There have been a lot less clients around since it went up so the girls are just moving on . . . it is great not having a price list screamed across the street,” he said. In the past he said they had found needles, neighbours had items sto-

len and sometimes they would find people having sex in their properties. “I have been threatened by pimps, prostitutes and their clients . . . we just want our kids to sleep in a safe, quiet neighbourhood,” Mr Bonis said. City councillor Ali Jones (above) said the issue is not with prostitution itself, it is the noise, damage and rubbish that

is left behind in a residential area. “If we can get them to move back into the city centre it will make both parties happier,” she said. Cr Jones said she had been working closely with the New Zealand Prostitutes Collective to relocate the girls. Acting Sergeant Nic Adcock said while the camera is mainly a city council initiative, police will be looking carefully at any footage they are provided and act if any criminal activity takes place. HAVE YOUR SAY: Are there other areas cameras like this could be used in the north-west? Share your thoughts with us, email andrew.king@starmedia. kiwi KEEPING AN EYE: The camera has some of the best night vision currently available in the world.

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Sabotage claim in bid to save villa TOM DOUDNEY

An excavation company has had a digger allegedly sabotaged and a tyre slashed amid community opposition to the planned demolition of an 152-year-old Addington villa. The Enfield Villa in Burke St is set to be replaced by a block of flats in spite of opposition to save it. Digout Services which is carrying out the demolition made a complaint to the police after its $150,000 digger had sticks, dirt and rubbish stuffed into its air intake. Operations project manager Nathan Paerata said repairing the damage this had caused would be expensive. The villa was the home of Henry and Martha Bull who sailed from Enfield in England to New Zealand in 1862. However, because of modifications made to it, Heritage New Zealand has declined to give it a heritage listing. In 2012, the building was sold to a Russian owner who also wished to demolish the house but after an outcry from local residents he sold it to the current owners last year. Mr Paerata said one of his workers had had a car tyre slashed and he had no doubt that this and the digger “sabotage” were linked to opposition to demolish the villa. However, police said there was not enough evidence to pursue the matter. Mr Paerata said the company was being targeted unfairly.

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However, Addington historian Mike Burdon said the alterations were minimal and as one of Addington’s original historic houses it should be preserved. “That place could be restored and there would still be plenty of room there to build the flats,” he said. “If the house was restored they could also open it up to the public and make money off it too and that would be a big thing for Addington.”

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It’s all go at Hornby Rugby League! Hornby recently announced it will be hosting nrl club the Penrith Panthers for an upcoming high performance coaching clinic. the Penrith Panthers fly into christchurch on Wednesday 11th May and will drive directly to Hornby to meet their canterbury rugby league name sakes. HrlFc president brent tomlinson is “stoked” to be chosen to host the nrl high flyers, he believes that the two clubs have much in common, both are very community minded and both believe in the value of developing their own players. “We are hoping the event will be huge, we are planning on picking the brains of the Penrith coaching and management staff !” Hornby representative players and club coaches from throughout canterbury will be partnered with the nrl players to run junior players through their paces. to top things off one of the clubs three nursery sides has been selected to be the curtain raiser game to the weekends nrl clash - the nursery black side are beside themselves with excitement ! If there wasn’t enough going on down at leslie Park , on the same evening Hornby will be launching the nrl programme “State of Mind”.

Hornby has been working closely with the nrl and nZrl, and SZrl’s Steve Martin to bring this program to canterbury. Hornby are taking up the opportunity to run the pilot scheme “it’s a good fit with one of our targeted areas of development” says club President brent tomlinson. the club is working hard on keeping it’s teens engaged, aiming to keep them mentally and physically fit. Hornby is working hard with local business and interested parties/funders to get this and several other programs including getting an academy off the ground.

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PROUD TO BE A PANTHER club sponsors and funding authorities have been quick to support the club’s new direction.

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Round four of the CRL premiership (Hornby’s club day) marks 30 years since one of the biggest grand final clashes between Hornby & Halswell - Hornby winning. The local Darby is expected to draw its usual large crowd.

Direction Change tHe club has gone through a lot of change in the past three years, and it appears to be paying dividends. In 2015, Hornby’s centenary year they won nZrl grassroots club of the year, they serviced debt, paid off a large earthquake insurance excess and instituted a new business plan. With the new business plan came new direction, nZrl ceo Alex Hayton and community manager Jacob cameron recently visited Hornby to discuss new opportunities for the club and endorse the new direction the club is taking. Hornby’s immediate focus continues to be making its clubrooms more family friendly. club sponsors and funding authorities have been quick to support the club’s new direction. “they have been fantastic and with their continued support and that of the club’s hard working volunteers, we hope to have executed our goals within 3 years” brent tomlinson the club wishes to thank it’s family of sponsors in particular Kaye & Mark from Action Scaffolding, Waterloo business Park, the racecourse Hotel, Mr chips, the Islington tavern, burger King, Hellers, Pak & Save Hornby. they also wish to thank the grants groups : Air rescue, cert (community earth quake recovery trust), nZct ( new Zealand community trust) and the Mainland Foundation.

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Souper duper bite TEX MEX BLACK BEANCHOWDER – Serves 6

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, diced 1 medium red capsicum, diced 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, cut into small cubes 400g can black beans, rinsed and drained

1-2 small chillies, seeded and sliced ½ tsp ground cumin 4 cups chicken stock 3 Tbsp cornflour ½ cup each: milk, cream 2 cups shredded tasty cheddar cheese METHOD Heat the oil in a large heavy

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4 cups chicken stock 1 Tbsp each: oyster sauce, hoisin sauce 2 Tbsp finely chopped root ginger 250g skinned and boned chicken, julienned 1 cup very finely sliced bok choy leaves

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QUICK ROASTED CAPSICUM SOUP A delightful starter to dinner that can be made in a few minutes from pantry ingredients. – Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 680g jar roasted red capsicums, rinsed & well drained 1½ cups chicken stock 1 cup ricotta cheese ½ cup cream 1 clove garlic, crushed

¼ tsp fine white pepper salt to taste 1 Tbsp lemon juice

METHOD Place capsicums in a food processor. Add the remaining ingredients except the salt and lemon juice. Pure´e until smooth. Bring to a simmer on b medium heat. Season to taste with salt and lemon juice. Great served topped with croutons and chopped chives.

dried basil frying pan. Pan-fry tofu until 400g can diced tomatoes in lightly coloured. Place aside. Tip juice leftover oil into a large saucepan. cream or yoghurt. 2 cups thinly sliced kale leaves Pan-fry the onion, until softened. avocado oil.curry powder, ¾ cup quinoa, rinsed■&A drizzle of Add the stock, ■ Diced or julienned red or green drained basil and tomatoes and bring to INGREDIENTS capsicums. 1 carrot, halved lengthwise & the boil. Add the kale, quinoa 297g packet firm tofu, well ■ Finely grated cheeseSimmer such ascovered for thinly sliced and carrot. drained 1-2 Tbsp olive oil parmesan. 15 minutes. Add the tofu and METHOD heat through. 1 large onion, thinly sliced Pat the tofu dry. Cut into 2cm Great garnished with sliced 5 cups vegetable stock cubes. Heat oil in a non-stick fresh basil. 1-2 tsp each: curry powder, “Between soup and love the first is KALE, QUINOA& TOFU SOUP A hearty, healthy soup suitable for lunch or a light meal. Use only the kale leaves. – Serves 6

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INGREDIENTS 680g jar roasted red capsicums, rinsed & well drained 1 1/2 cups chicken stock 1 cup ricotta cheese 1/2 cup cream 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp fine white pepper salt to taste 1 Tbsp lemon juice

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TEX MEX BLACK BEAN CHOWDER

A meal in itself. Traditionally chowders are rich and thick and contain cream and potatoes.

INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 large onion, diced 1 medium red capsicum, diced 2 medium red-skinned potatoes, cut into small cubes

4 cups chicken stock 3 Tbsp cornflour 1/2 cup each: milk, cream 2 cups shredded tasty cheddar cheese

METHOD Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan, add onion and cook on low heat until softened. Add the capsicum, potatoes, black beans, chillies and cumin. Stir, add stock. Simmer for about 15 minutes, until potatoes are cooked. Stir together cornflour, milk and cream, until smooth. Stir into the soup. Stir in the cheese, until melted. Top with corn chips and chopped coriander. — Serves 6

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INGREDIENTS 2 shallots, chopped 2 Tbsp chopped coriander root and stems 3 green peppercorns 4 cups chicken stock 1 Tbsp each: oyster sauce, hoisin sauce 2 Tbsp finely chopped root ginger 250g skinned and boned chicken, julienned 1 cup very finely sliced bok choy

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297g packet firm tofu, well drained 1-2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, thinly sliced 5 cups vegetable stock 1-2 tsp each: curry powder, dri basil 400g can diced tomatoes in jui 2 cups thinly sliced kale leaves 3/4 cup quinoa, rinsed & draine 1 carrot, halved lengthwise & thinly sliced

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Kids love CASPA! CasPa (Creative after school Programmed activities) offers children the opportunity to be creative, make new friends and try new experiences all within a safe, nurturing environment. CasPa offers working parents an affordable after school and school holiday programme that their kids just love! CASPA is now pleased to advise they have a new CASPA After School Programme at Harewood School on Harewood Road.’ CasPa attributes its success to the variety of activities on offer as well as the convenience and affordability for parents. CasPa kids enjoy an exciting range of activities including sports, music, games, drama, arts and craft as well as fun trips. Previous themes and activities have included a Karaoke dance Party, CasPa Fear Factor, healthy art, out of africa and hundreds of other amazing themes/activities! CasPa parents enjoy peace of mind, knowing their kids are safe and enjoying the benefits of a quality after school programme. some parents and caregivers also enjoy government subsidies for CasPa. CasPa is Child Youth and Family approved for the osCar subsidy and in some circumstances, the full CasPa fee will be covered by the subsidy. For more information or to enrol, call Caroline, rachel or Tania on 349 9260 or visit www.caspa.org.nz

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T.V. SERVICE CENTRE Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD. Aerial installations and kitsets, 480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379 1400

A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph Paul 022 0891 671

VINYL And tile uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125 WATERBLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz WINDoW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 3442170

Phone our local team 03 379 1100 Entertainments

Wanted To Buy

TREE WoRK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759

VHS VIDEo TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655

Thursday 5th May - Wednesday 11th May HUNT FOR THE WILDERPEOPLE (PG) THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY (M) FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG) THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG) EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG) LES PECHEURS DE PERLES (exempt) MOTHER’S DAY (M) LES LIAISONS DANGEREUSES (R16) EYE IN THE SKY (M)

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

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

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paid for estate lots, antiques and good quality furniture. Ph Rick 347 4493 or 021 376 883

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NEW family friendly restaurant

NOW OPEN Cooks and Cocktails offers affordable family dining with an international menu and amazing cocktails. Come and enjoy our great family environment and meet our amazing staff. 77 M

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ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S

CLUB

Hornby WMC ph 03 349 9026 17 Carmen Road Hornby

«WHAT'S ON«

«COMING UP«

FRIDAY

FRIDAY 20 MAY, 7.30pm

WESTVIEW LOUNGE 13 May, 7PM

JO'S KARAOKE SATURDAY

14 May, 4.30PM

THE BUSKER 8PM

IAN MAC SUNDAY

15 May, 2PM

WORLD POLIO PLUS RELIEF CONCERT An afternoon of outstanding entertainment and dancing featuring music of

GENE PITNEY Jon Palmer JUDITH DURHAM Odette Meares ROY ORBISON Tony Gregory-Hunt Backed by NEVILLE WILKINS & the VISCOUNTS with special guest CHRISSI $15 entry

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Avonhead

BAND

13 top musicians playing authentic 70s disco party hits $25 pre sales $30 door sales

7PM SATURDAY

ROBBIE DREW

Cheer up winter with a night out!

LAYDEE KINMEE AND

BARROSS

Tickets $15 at the club office or Barb Lloyd 03 310 0355

FRIDAY 27 MAY, 8pm

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY SHOW FEATURING

EDDIE LOW DAVID LA PLANCHE

SHALOW & TREVOR DAWE Tickets $10 at the club office

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

The newly refurbished ENTERTAINMENT Woolston Club... MELTING POT

In the bar there is a uniquely creative cocktail menu that blends and merges cultures and flavours that are explosively delicious! Cooks and Cocktails, 77 Main North Rd, ph 352 4242 is open daily for lunch and dinner. Make your booking now!

AUSTRALIA'S YODELLING DRAG QUEEN

LIVE

8PM FRIDAY SPORTS BAR

RECENTLY OPENED in Papanui is an exciting new family friendly restaurant - COOKS & COCKTAILS. Occupying the former Flying Burrito Brothers site at Northlands Mall, Cooks and Cocktails offers a la carte menu featuring old food classics that have been given a fresh, creative twist, Scanning the extensive menu, it is crammed with choice. From seasonal favourites such as braised Pork Belly, Lamb Shanks through to a nice cross section of steak, chicken, fish mains. But what is immediately evident is the affordable pricing. Kids are spoilt for choice too with their own menu priced at only $12.50 per meal. "Our restaurant is a child friendly environment catering for groups, couples, families and special occasions. We aim to please with friendly staff, amazing atmosphere and unique flavours," said Corey, co-owner. "For those who enjoy outdoor dining, we have a fully heated courtyard with amazing decor. We also provide private areas for intimate meals or functions."

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

ADDINGTON’S MID-WINTER Christmas packages give you the perfect excuse to catch up with family, friends or colleagues. Twiggers: Get your group together for a fun night out and dance the night away to 'The Great Pretenders', who will have you on the dance floor before you can say “Greased Lightning”! Evening includes Christmas theming, a gourmet Christmas buffet, on-site car parking and live entertainment with The Great Pretenders. Dates 11, 18 and 25 June 2, 8, 15, 23 and 30 July. Pricing $56 per person. Trackside Dining: Enjoy the ultimate race night experience with the best seats in the house overlooking the

winning post. Your experience includes gourmet Christmas buffet dinner, premium drinks package (beer, wine and soft drink), race books, on-site car parking, and newcomers insight to harness racing. Dates 17 and 30 June; 8, 15, 22 and 29 July. Pricing $98 per person. Private Venues: We have a range of versatile venues available for your private party. Let us take the hassle out of organising your party by choosing one of our all inclusive packages. Phone the team at Addington 338 9094 today to discuss the best option for your special mid-winter Christmas celebration!

WESTERN NEWS

Tuesday May 10 2016

WESTERN NEWS