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Opposition to skate park grows „„ By Georgia O’Connor-Harding NEARLY 600 residents have signed a petition to stop a skate park being built at Halswell Domain. The Halswell Domain Action Group presented a petition signed by 570 residents to the Riccarton-Wigram Community Board. The petition presented by action group member Wendy Gilbert said they felt the skate park had the potential to devalue properties and could introduce an element of “anti-social� behaviour.
A decision on the location of the skate park will be made on July 27 at an extraordinary Riccarton-Wigram Community Board meeting. Community board chairwoman Helen Broughton said she felt the Halswell Domain hadn’t been explored properly. She said she is planning to organise a “walkaround� with action group member Mrs Gilbert to look at alternative areas in the Halswell Domain. Western News has learned that Halswell Quarry Park may be suggested as an alternative site. Another location suggested
from the Halswell skate park workshop last month was a wetland area on Halswell Rd. Halswell Community Project chairwoman Chrys Horn said she found the workshop was “pretty horrible�. She said the workshop created more conflict than a safe way for people to talk about their needs. Ms Horn said it bothers her the community board makes the final decision because they want to please people. But community board chairman Mike Mora said the tension was expected. “There is that when the com-
munity wants something when the other residents don’t,� he said. Ms Horn said she is not sure where she would like to see the skate park go but felt in some ways Halswell Domain was a good place. “To be safe it needs to be in view of houses. The trouble is people don’t want to see our young people for some reason. I am not sure why,� she said. Halswell Domain, beside the playground, Knights Stream Sports Park, Scott Park and an area in Westlake Reserve were originally shortlisted by city council staff as possible sites.
Mrs Gilbert said the Halswell Domain Action group was opposed to the skate park being close to residential housing and the compatibility of it with the playground and miniature railway area. The city council says there is no proposal to remove any play equipment from Halswell Domain and the play space could be increased as part of any final proposal. HAVE YOUR SAY: Where would you like to see the Halswell Skate Park go? Email your views to georgia. oconnor@starmedia.kiwi
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Tuesday July 5 2016 FROM THE EDITOR’S DESK
Isabella Garbett, 17, is a wonderful example of a young person unafraid to stand up and fight for what she believes in. In this week’s Our People feature, she talks to reporter Georgia O’Connor-Harding about apathy around women’s issues in her age group. She also weighs in on the Hornby High School skirt debate. It’s a great read on pages 8 and 9. My friend’s primary-aged daughter loves checking out our school news pages each week. She races out to the letterbox to see if she recognises any of the faces. Check out pages 10 and 11 to see if you know any of the schools in this week. If your school is celebrating Maori Language Week, send in some photos of what you got up to, we would love to see them – we may even put them in next week’s paper! Hei kona – Shelley Robinson
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United Nations Youth NZ member and Canterbury University student Ashley Stuart, 19, talks about issues that need to be addressed with youth in the Ilam community
A reader responds to the Western News article on the Wishbone cafe at Te Hapua: Halswell Centre getting boycotted:
Being part of the United Nations Youth New Zealand organisation offers many opportunities for me to educate and inspire young people on the global issues our world faces. In the Canterbury region, UN Youth particularly focuses on high school students as there doesn’t seem to be as much interest among the university students in the Ilam area. An issue that I see becoming more present within the Ilam area among youth is a lack of knowledge about the international community and where New Zealand stands within all of the international institutions we are a part of. This is an issue because as the world becomes more globalised and New Zealand is a signatory to international treaties and trade agreements, such as
the TPP, it is becoming more important to have youth voice heard on what we want the international community to look like in the future. University students in the Ilam area are mostly all eligible to vote which means they have the ability to select a Government where they feel their voices are heard. The lack of understanding of New Zealand’s position on an international stage is an issue because many of the negotiations New Zealand are having are with members from the international community which effect New Zealand citizens directly. We need to go above awareness of global issues and begin understanding their meaning and their implications on New Zealand, only then can we start making a difference on a regional, national and international level.
Bill Dengel, of Halswell – Your recent report that a boycott organised by the pretentiously-labelled Halswell Community Project has successfully driven out the proprietors of the Wishbone Cafe in the Te Hapua:Halswell Centre appals me. It’s fair to assume that the cafe owners are ordinary, decent citizens attempting nothing more than to earn an honest living. The young ladies serving in the cafe are, presumably, local girls, and consequently will now be out of a job. And, were not the proprietors appointed by the city council, so why not run a boycott against them? Or was that not sufficiently headline-grabbing? Whatever, thanks to the lead taken by the HCP and their misguided, mean-spirited supporters, the Wishbone cafe supporters have cried “enough.” One can only sympathise with them and try to reassure them that we’re not all like that.
A reader responds to the Western News article on car theft in Halswell: Jacinta Houston – I have lived in Halswell on the Park subdivision for 18 months. During the last six months we have had three motor vehicles broken into. The first incident was the smashing of the front passenger side window of a friend’s car – parked in front of our house – nothing stolen. Second was my father’s car which was parked in the drive-way, the small triangular window was smashed – stole his wallet and mobile phone which he has forgotten to remove from the glovebox (cards found in Halswell Park). Third was my car, again they smashed the small triangular window in the back – nothing stolen. Annoying for all involved, especially having to wait on repairs – my friend had to have the window for his Jeep sent from United States. All were reported to the police. I did comment to police (after third incident) that I had never seen a police patrol in the area, though we do see Mr Whippy on a weekly basis.
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RIO BOUND: Nathan Flannery (left) with the New Zealand men’s team after winning the quad event at the New Zealand Rowing Championships in March.
the Russian crew would be excluded from the games, the team continued to train until an announcement was made. With a decision coming last Friday, it’s now full steam ahead to Rio. “The plan has definitely changed because we missed four weeks of preparation. We have a plan, though, to get us in the best shape possible. “We’ve lost a bit of fitness but we’re confident we can get back in form.” Flannery grew up in Halswell, attending Oakland Primary School before beginning his rowing career at St Thomas’ of Canterbury College.
He was part of the rowing programme from 2007-2010, competing in single scull, double, quad and the four. The highlight of his time at St Thomas’ was winning the under-18 quad at the Maadi Cup, the school’s first national gold title. Flannery then went on to be named in the New Zealand under-19 team to compete at the Junior World Rowing Championships in the Czech Republic, finishing third in the quad. In 2012, a stint in double sculls saw Flannery win gold at the World Rowing Under-23 Championships in Lithuania. In 2013, he moved into the
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School forms partnership RANGI RURU Girls’ School is teaming up with a 21-year-old entrepreneur’s company to help students into tertiary education. Crimson Consulting, the company set up by then 18-year-old Jamie Beaton, will be sending one of its tutors to Rangi as a full-time “career pathway strategist”. The young Harvard graduate’s business was valued at $60 million earlier this year after acquiring numerous smaller educational consultancies. Mr Beaton started the company in 2013 with his girlfriend Shandre Kushor, also 18 at the time, and soon attracted investment from US billionaires. His share of the education consultancy is now worth $40.5 million. Mr Beaton’s fellow Harvard graduate Wen Qiu will be joining the school as part of a new partnership between the college and the company. Rangi Ruru principal Dr Sandra Hastie says this collaboration is about assisting students with career plans and “connecting them with information”.
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By Georgia O’Connor-Harding NEW WORLD Wigram liquor manager Cameron Lovell will help judge the supermarket chain’s wine awards. Mr Lovell will be working alongside a panel of 13 expert wine judges chaired by wine judge Jim Harre. Associate judges will be tasting up to 120 wines a day during the judging. Mr Lovell said he was excited to be judging at the competition and is looking forward to picking up “key” wine knowledge to pass onto customers at New World Wigram. “I think it is good to have the wine awards – it shows customers we have been working to get the best wine,” Mr Lovell said. Prior to working as a liquor manager, Mr Lovell had been working in the grocery department for the past eight years and was previously a grocery manager at New World Stanmore. However, this will not be his
first time taste-testing some of the countries’ best wine. Earlier this year, Mr Lovell attended an internal selection at Omarino Wine Park for liquor managers from around the South Island looking to judge at the New World Wine Awards. At the selection, independent wine judging panel Jim Harre and Sam Kim took the delegates through how to taste the wine before they did a mock judging. The delegates with the scores that most closely matched the judge’s scores were selected as associate judges. A Foodstuffs spokesman said the experience the associate judges receive will be “invaluable” for selecting wine for their supermarkets as well as assisting customers with questions about wine. Last year the competition had 1309 wines entered from 185 wineries. Mr Lovell said said he cannot think of a single wine he does not like but his favourite is pinot noir.
GROWING IN EXPERTISE: Cameron Lovell of New World Wigram has been chosen as one of eight associate judges for the 2016 New World Wine Awards.
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Making sure the St Andrew’s College student Isabella Garbett, 17, was recognised at the Canterbury Youth Awards for helping give young people a voice. She spoke to Georgia O’Connor-Harding about engaging with the youth of the city, her views on gender inequality and the time she spends feeding the homeless every Sunday.
HIGH ACHIEVER: Isabella Garbett was recently recognised at the Canterbury Youth Awards. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN
How does it feel to have been awarded the Advocate Inclusion and Diversity Award at the Canterbury Youth Awards last week? I was quite surprised. Aside from that, I am so incredibly humbled because the people I was up against do some incredible things. So good, but at the same time I wish everyone could be recognised for the awesome things they have done. This award is about ensuring young people have a voice. Could you tell me about some of the things you do to ensure this happens in the city? Primarily what I do outside of school is volunteer for New Zealand Red Cross project, Bounce. It came about after the earthquake and it is centred around creating a space for young people to talk about well-being and gearing them up with some tips to deal with tough times. It is run by young people for young people. I came in when they were starting to re-brand. It is about finding ways
to engage people. A lot of people don’t want to read a text book. It’s targeted at people aged 12-24. In school, I am also the head of community service, the sustainability council, the student council and head of debating. But that’s not all you are doing. Are you an advocate for women’s rights as well? Most things I do with a feminist lens. There is a real trend with year 9-11 students where they are quite apathetic to a lot of women’s issues. (Men and women) might be equal in the eyes of the law, but we are not equal in the eyes of society. It is important to me when that younger generation comes through that they don’t forget about where we have come from and we have a good appreciation of women and their places in society. But feminism isn’t just about women – it affects men, too. What did you think of the whole Hornby High School skirt debacle last week? That is just another classic
example of ridiculous doublestandards. Because when you tell girls that they need to wear longer skirts because they are distracting male teachers or male students, you are telling a boy he is more entitled to education than a girl is – and that is just not the case. A lot of the time people don’t think about what they are saying and how it translates. I know the school’s response was that it was not what they were quite trying to say, but as soon as you start saying those messages it is really harmful. Is there inequality in the city? Yes, it is not horrific, but New Zealand on a whole has quite an interesting culture in terms of gender inequality. Even with young boys and the messages we give them – that they have got to be strong, don’t cry – that is harmful. It is about ensuring both genders are given equal opportunity. We have horrendous domestic violence, rape, sexual violence. We have got bad suicide stats in New Zealand as a whole.
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young have a voice And you have made a major contribution to the homeless? Our school has a relationship with this taxi driver called Daniel, who runs a feeding the homeless thing every Sunday at Latimer Square. I started doing that in year 10. I like to give back when I can. Over time I have built up some cool relationships with the people (involved). Being able to understand why the homeless are where they are, and what is going on in their lives, is like building a friendship. Tell me about some of the most interesting people you have met? I met someone the other day who has been out of prison for five years. He is now working with more recently released prisoners to help them deal with getting out of prison. There was another guy, I’m not sure what his background was, but he sleeps on the street. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met. He keeps the order (in Latimer Square), makes sure everyone stands in a line and the kids get fed first. He is the last to come up and that is really humbling to see. What is it like seeing people your own age and even younger
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in that situation? It breaks my heart. I do the things I do because I have an education and opportunity, which means I will be able to go somewhere. It is people like that who keep me in check. You are in your last year of school. What do you want to do next year? I want to go to Victoria University of Wellington. I want to do a law degree and major in gender studies and history and do a Bachelor of Arts. What is your big dream?
I want to end up running an aid organisation. I want to focus on women’s issues. I would love to do something in first-world countries in the lower-social economic areas. Then, after that, I want to go to Africa. I have got a teacher who taught in Uganda. I would love to do something like that. It is going to be a lot of work, but hopefully I am in a situation raising the awareness of people who are in the positions of power. Also enabling those who aren’t in power to get to where they want to be.
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Do you have any other hobbies in your spare time? I play four instruments and I sing. Violin, piano, guitar and viola. I love playing in the school orchestra. Aside from that, I hang out with my friends. I would not be anywhere near where I am today if it was not for my friends and family. I am really lucky to have people who challenge me to think more critically. I have two younger brothers and my grandmother also lives with us. I love them dearly.
RECLAIMED Australian hardwood timber is breathing new life into one of Christchurch’s oldest bridges. Helmores Lane Bridge, the city’s only surviving 19th-century timber bridge, will live longer with the help of timber salvaged from two Waitaki River bridges built in 1881. Repairs will take about five months before the bridge can be opened to pedestrians and cyclists. Thirty bridge piles, made of the Australian hardwood, Jarrah, were brought from the Waitaki District Council for the cost of a donation. It was a lot less expensive than importing new hardwood from Australia for the earthquake repairs. Using re-claimed timber fits the conservation practice of sourcing material as close as possible to the original for the repair and restoration of heritage structures. Helmores Lane Bridge is listed with Heritage New Zealand and is the only remaining example of a propped-beam timber bridge in Christchurch. While the bridge has been repaired and widened, about 80 per cent of the original timber frame remains. The original 17m bridge now requires new access ways.
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RECOGNITION: Judge Peter Boshier being presented with a gift from St Thomas of Canterbury student Nuku Tau.
GROUP EFFORT: Cancer Society representative Emily Box with Hornby High School students Tyler Ford, Joesph Wright, Heremaia Manihera, Rania Kaskar, Jenna Kelly and Zakara Waho.
Fundraiser nets over $700 HORNBY HIGH School students have given their time to help the Cancer Society as part of a Project K challenge. Project K is part of the Graeme Dingle youth programme to help young Kiwis develop and do acts of goodwill for the community. As part of Project K, Hornby High School students were required to choose a charity and give
something to them – whether it is through labour, a gift of equipment or money. Graeme Dingle Foundation Canterbury regional manager Noeline Allan said a lot of students wanted to help the Cancer Society due to many having their family members affected by the disease. The students set up a bucket collection at The Hub Hornby mall
and raised $704.90. Cancer Society representative Emily Box said the funds would be used to support the costs of transporting three people to chemotherapy for five weeks. The students have now been teamed up with their adult mentors who will work with them over the next 12 months and will graduate in June 2017.
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AN AREA of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve’s takahē enclosure has been revitalised thanks to the work of Riccarton High School students and Canterbury University’s student volunteer army. In a few hours the students had transformed the enclosure in Northwood after taking on the restoration project as part of the SVA’s UCan volunteer programme. The UCan programme encourages secondary students to become leaders in their community through volunteering and being mentored by SVA members. About 35 year 10 students from schools across the city including Riccarton High School took part in the event last week. The group soon got to work clearing the areas before planting young native trees and grasses. At the end of the morning’s work, the students were treated to lunch by the SVA as well as the opportunity to see one of Willowbank Wildlife Reserve’s kiwis up close.
DIGGING DEEP: (From left) – Year 10 Riccarton High School students Jacob Miles, Jordyn Hasselberg, student volunteer army member Bonnie Mae Dalton, students Muskaan Lal and Adam Stedman.
Research on youth offenders completed LAST WEEK a presentation was held for St Thomas of Canterbury students following their completion of research on young offenders. This year the National Youth Custody Index 2016 was completed by students Nuku Tau, Te Aotahi RiceEdwards, Joseph Devine and Xavier Ngaata. At the presentation, New Zealand chief ombudsman Judge Peter Boshier was presented with a gift from St Thomas of Canterbury after he was invited as a guest speaker at the presentation last week. The YCI Index was first released in September 2014. Every year the project is completed by four students aged 16-18 years old. The YCI Index is the school’s contribution to the ongoing debate about the incarceration of young New Zealanders. The conclusion they came to this year was Te Poutama-
the youth sexual offender unit is too reliant on teacher aides and not registered teachers. The students said they have concerns that the Education Review Office do not visit and make assessments at Te Poutama. The students concluded while there is a decrease to custodial sentencing they were concerned there was a high level of re-offending. In the report they said the continual high rate of Maori involved in custodial environments remains “unacceptable”. Statistics from the Ministry of Justice website showed between 1992-2014 some 2000 to 5000 New Zealand youth were in court. To read more on the research completed by the students go to http://www. stc.school.nz/wp-content/ uploads/2015/08/Youth-inCustody-Index.pdf
RECOGNISING SOCIAL ISSUES: Community Law Canterbury manager Paul O’Neill, students Nuku Tau, Te Aotahi Rice-Edwards, chief ombudsman and Judge Peter Boshier, students Joseph Devine and Xavier Ngaata.
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CELEBRATING YOUTH DAY: On Thursday morning Patrick Hansen, Ben Topham, Earl Baua, Luke Payne, Ben O’Connell, Joseph Spijkerman and Francis Verbo, along with teachers Mr Newton and Mr Kennedy made a trip to Villa Maria College. The students then returned on foot with the Youth Day Cross carrying a large crucifix down Yaldhurst Rd along with students from Villa Maria College. The cross is part of the World Youth Day festival. The festival, initiated under Pope John Paul II, is a celebration of Catholic youth and leadership.
Healthy environment earns award AN EARLY learning centre in Halswell has joined the ranks as one of the heart-healthiest centres in the country after achieving an award from the Heart Foundation. Edukids Halswell has been the recipient of the PaHarakeke-gold star (flourishing) award. The award was presented to the centre last Friday by Heart Foundation health promotion co-ordinator Bek Parry. To earn this award, an early learning centre must have created a healthy environment and engaged the wider whanau and community in healthy eating and physical activity. The centre first signed up for the Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart award in 2014; initially achieving the Rito award. The Heart Foundation’s Healthy Heart Award programme is partially funded by the Ministry of Health and helps early learning services create environments promoting healthy eating and physical activity to under-fives and their families. There are more than 4000
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NO UPGRADE: City council staff recommended that this Harewood intersection – labelled as “dangerous” by the community – does not need to be upgraded.
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The History of Te Reo Māori in children’s publishing Thursday, July 7, 4-5pm New Zealand publishing history comes alive during Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori as librarian specialists share the treasures in their collections. This session aims to celebrate Te Reo Māori in print and highlight the resources we have in our libraries. The event will be presented by New Zealand Research Librarian Caroline Syddall Māori Children’s Literature Selector Terrisa Goldsmith and Maori Services Aurelia Arona. Fendalton Library, Cr of Clyde and Jeffreys Rd Card Making Class Friday, July 8, 9am-10am Go and learn how to make beautiful handcrafted cards. The cost for your first class is $5 and you’ll make two to three cards, depending on how long it takes you to put things together. Your classes after that are free. The class is best suited for adults. Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Rd Design your own BookmarkHoliday Activity Monday, July 11, 9.30am-11am Create your own personalised bookmark at the library. The
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at PaulGer courts owners robyn and Peter MacDonald truly appreciate the value of our residents maintaining their community attachments, hobbies and independence, whilst knowing that support and companionship is there if they need it. the village’s 34 semi-detached but private units sit in landscaped grounds alongside George Manning house, the purpose-built eighty-one bed rest home and hospital. on hand at GMh robyn and her team are available to answer any questions or organise any assistance the residents need. Paulger courts units are designed to be sunny, comfortable and easy to live in, whilst relieving the residents of the burden of home maintenance or reliance on family for urgent assistance. With the supplied ‘Never alone’ alarm, the nightly security patrol and willing staff, residents and their families can feel reassured that help is at hand should it be required. the emphasis at Paulger courts is on ensuring that it always remains a safe and happy place for people live, making the move to a retirement village as easy a transition as possible.
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Pasifika engineer reboots Plan A Pasifika students are slowly gravitating towards engineering. Third year Bachelor of engineering technology student at ara institute of technology, Richard Ofa, urges them to think long term. Richard is motivated. He has worked at a semi-skilled level. after graduating from an it qualification at ara (then CPit), he took a temporary job as a CnC machine operator at skOPe. The money was good at the time, but several years later he was still in the same position. Richard took stock and realised he wanted to be an engineer, designing the products that he had been assembling at skOPe. He needed an engineering qualification. The ara three year engineering degree offered evening classes, which allowed Richard to continue working. “i have a responsibility to my family and the community, so not working isn’t an option,” he says. Richard negotiated to work part time at skOPe and launched into his engineering studies. “Coming back to study, working with computers, doing 3d modelling, it’s what i have always wanted to do. “i love problem solving, being creative and coming up with new ideas. for my third year project, skOPe gave me a project to work on. it’s a sliding door design, a new design. i am quietly confident it will work out.” The degree will certainly open doors for Richard. “i am hoping to get a full time design job with skOPe when i graduate. My long term plan is project management
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Heavyweight luncheon HEAVYWEIGHT champion boxer Joseph Parker and trainer Kevin Barry are special guests at a lunch taking place at Addington Raceway & Events Centre on Friday, 15 July 2016. Kevin Barry, a light heavyweight boxing silver medallist at the 1984 Olympics, took on Joseph Parker's training after being headhunted by Duco Events three years ago. Kevin quickly became a mentor, father figure and friend to the then “young, shy quiet boy”. This is your chance to listen to Kevin Barry and ask questions of IBF World Heavyweight Mandatory Challenger Joseph Parker. Fresh off his gruelling 12 round win against Frenchman Carlos Takam, Parker is coming to Christchurch to fight Australian Solomon Haumono in preparation for his IBF World Title fight and in doing so, will put his IBF Title shot on the line. Lunch includes two courses and beverages with master of ceremony Gary McCormick. Pre-lunch drinks are from 11.30am with lunch served at 12noon. To secure your table call Joanne McMaster now on 339 7908 as seats are limited.
Classes for juniors to seniors or individual private lessons Preparation for examinations Full teaching registration BBO
Ph 027 282 5700
Joan Adams (A.R.A.D) Solo Seal Trades & Services
Trades & Services
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 WINDOW ClEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 3442170
Now working in your area • Tree Pruning & Removal • Stump Grinding • Hedge Trimming Fully Insured Qualified Arborist For a free quote, ph 0800 248 733 www.jimstrees.co.nz
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
Tuition PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377 PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377
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 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
The newly refurbished Woolston Club... A classic, contemporary club experience Cafe open from 11am Happy Hour 4.30pm - 5.30pm TAB & Gaming, Function Facilities, HOUSIE Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday SHUTTLE Tuesday - Saturday
Open 7 Days Restaurant open from 5.30pm!
NEW SEASON MENU OUT NOW!
Retro Roast Lunch 12pm Wednesdays $10 Members/$12 Non
SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH 12PM - 2PM
LIVE MUSIC 6PM FRIDAY KATRINA KEENAN
8PM SATURDAY (SPORTS BAR, $2 entry)
MID-WINTER DANCE with
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JOIN A CLUB THE SEABY !
www.newbrightonclub.co.nz
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ClubBISTRO
RESTAURANT & CAFÉ
‘Famous for their roasts!’ Open daily from 6.30am. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
School's Out Treat the Kids! We are family friendly. Great Kids menu plus designated play area.
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$10 SENIORS WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL
WHAT’S ON TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
$10 ROAST Available Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
TAB POD
CRUSADERS v REBELS 7.35PM SATURDAY
GAME OF TONES
7pm SATURDAY 13th August SHUTTLE RUNNING Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat
Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge
New Brighton Club 202 Marine Pde Ph 388-9416
www.racecoursehotel.co.nz
Midweek SPECIAL
Members Lucky Card Draw
two courses : $20 (conditions apply)
118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150
Open Tuesday to Saturday 12pm-2pm and from 5pm.
Members, guests and affiliates welcome
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PIERVIEW Restaurant Quality a la carte with a view! Open FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY from 5.30pm FRIDAY SPECIAL:
BBQ PORK RIBS $19.50! for a limited time
SUNDAY SPECIAL $25 3-Course Feast SUNDAY 31st JULY BOOK NOW for Sumptuous winter BUFFET $25
BRUNCH!
By the Seaside! 10.30am-2.30pm Starts Sunday 24th July
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«WHAT'S ON« WESTVIEW LOUNGE
FRIDAY
8 July, 7PM
ROBBIE DREW
«COMING UP« SUNDAY
17 July, 1PM
MID-CANTERBURY COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
SATURDAY
GOLD COIN ENTRY
AL PARK
CHALMERS RESTAURANT MID WINTER XMAS BUFFET THIS SUNDAY $30 10th JULY
9 July, 4.30PM 8PM
SHALOW
LIVE MUSIC BY NEVILLE BARRIE
Hornby WMC | ph 03 349 9026 | 17 Carmen Road | Hornby www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz | Members, guests & affiliates welcome
Lunch & Dinner All you can eat, 7 days Bookings Essential
PH 386 0088
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LIVE Rhonda Campbell duo
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