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Bus stop problem fix delayed Council staff say they are too busy

ANDREW KING

The problematic Riccarton Bus Lounge is consuming so much city council staff time it has delayed a report for a Merivale bus stop. Traiteur of Merivale owner Maarten Loeffen (inset) asked the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board to look into moving the bus stop on the corner of Aikmans and Papanui Rds early last year. He said the footpath was crowded with bus users preventing people accessing his shop. A report was due at today’s board meeting, but city council staff said they are too busy dealing with the problematic Riccarton Bus Lounge to get it done.

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Earlier this month 30 youths were involved in a disorder at the lounge sparked by an earlier assault where a teenager was attacked from behind and had his jaw broken – police arrested three people. City councillor Jamie Gough said it was a poor response from staff. “It is disappointing to say the least that we are having to deal with this can’t do attitude with respect to time frames for something that is ultimately pretty trivial,” he said. But the city council transport operation manager Steffan Thomas said while there were other staff members who could do the job – they had their own workload to manage. “When a staff member is

required to react to an urgent or serious issue that is seen as a priority then this may have a programming impact on the deliverability of other planned work,” he said. Mr Loeffen said he does not have time to continue to chase the city council for what he thinks is a simple fix. “I could do it myself . . . just move the sign further down the road and the problem would be solved,” he said. Since the opening, the Riccarton Bus Lounge has received five complaints about personal safety and 10 reported incidents regarding anti-social behaviour. Mr Thomas said once the lounge was “established” the amount of time dedicated to it would drop.

AFFECTED: When two or more buses park at the bus stop outside Traiteur of Merivale, on the corner of Aikmans and Papanui Rds, they block traffic coming out of Aikmans Rd and during peak usage the footpath becomes jammed with bus users.

Have your say Do you think the reason from city council staff for delaying the report is acceptable? Do you have problems accessing shops because of the problems with bus users on the footpath? Email your thoughts to andrew.king@starmedia.kiwi

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The Garden City Garden Competition February 6 and 7 Here is one for the diary, the Garden City Garden Competition will be held by the Christchurch Beautifying Association on Waitangi weekend. Whether they are residential, commercial, retirement homes, hotels, motels or if the efforts of the gardeners are worthy of a trophy, they can all be entered. A presentation night will be held on March 15. The gardens are only judged from the street. Entries are available from garden centres. Free. Competitors can also enter by phoning president Ron Andrew on 332 8128 or Brian Lovelock on 323 5426.

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Provinces to the junior nationals in Christchurch for the first time ever. Provincial under-15 and under-17 mixed, boys and girls teams will battle it out over three days to see who takes away the national title in each grade. Entry is free. Hagley Park North. Sparks Saturday, February 13 from 6-10pm Sparks returns in February with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. They will perform classics including Moon River, Blue Danube Waltz and the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet with appearances by Amanda Atlas, Jennine Bailey and Mark Vanilau and will conclude with a

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Birch tree battle frustrates ANDREW KING

A Harewood resident, who suffers from respiratory problems, is fed up with battling the city council to get five silver birch trees cut down. Peter Webb has fought since March to get the trees cut down. He said layers of “bureaucracy” means he has been suffering while waiting for the city council to decide whether or not to get rid of them. There are two trees on the berm outside his property and three others from Crofton Reserve that border his boundary. He has medical documentation that he has given to the city council, which states his respiratory problems can be directly attributed to the trees. “We have a 39-year-old special needs daughter and her [respiratory] condition would improve if the trees were removed as well,” he said. Last month the FendaltonWaimairi Community Board finally agreed to get rid of three silver birch trees in the reserve due to them being in poor health. They are yet to be cut down. Mr Webb said the remaining

Respiratory problems ongoing while long wait for tree removal decision

TIRED OF WAITING: Harewood resident Peter Webb suffers from respiratory problems because of several birch trees that surround his property and just wants them gone. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN

two have to go too and he cannot understand why the board will not agree to get rid of them all. Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach fought the city council from 2009 until 2014 to get silver birch trees outside his Merivale property to be

removed. He said the trees made his family ill. Board deputy chairman David Cartwright said Mr Webb’s situation is not straight forward. As the trees are healthy the cost of removal falls to the resident who wants them gone.

But Mr Webb said his medical certificate should trump all other considerations. “We certainly believe that the community board has the ability to remove trees based on medical grounds. So they should do it. “There should be an over-riding moral obligation to people over trees.” Mr Cartwright said he would do all that he can to pursue the matter and get a speedy resolution for the Webb family. Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphrey said allergic reaction to silver birch trees can affect health. Have your say If trees need to be removed for health reasons should the complainant pay for the removal or should it be paid for by the city council? Email your thoughts to andrew.king@ starmedia.kiwi

MAN ARRESTED A man was arrested after police were called to an address in Bishopdale. Noise control was called to the property in the early hours of Tuesday morning and had to return around 7am after more complaints about loud music coming from the property on Charnwood Cres. He was arrested and charged with possession of a dangerous weapon. He will appear in court next week. TRUCK HITS CYCLIST A cyclist hit by a truck on Tuesday was lucky to escape serious injury. The man in his 50s was struck by a truck at the intersection of Avonhead and Withells Rds around 7.30am. St John sent an ambulance to the scene and treated the man for minor injuries. BUS THROUGH FENCE One person was taken to Christchurch Hospital with minor injuries after a bus crashed through a fence in Papanui on Wednesday. St John sent an ambulance to the scene at the intersection of St James Ave and Harewood Rd around 6pm to take the person to hospital. THREE-CAR CRASH A man was taken to Christchurch Hospital with minor injuries after a three-car crash in Russley on Wednesday. St John sent an ambulance to the scene on Dinton St around 2pm. They took the man in his 70s to hospital.

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What to do with a LUMP! Recently I saw a very good friends dog Riley, a 6 year old Boxer cross, who presented because his mum had recently spotted a mass in the front of his chest. On first glance, you would think it was not serious but experience has told me that all lumps have the potential to be malignant and its best to identify what we are dealing with before a planned surgical excision. Riley is an awesome dog and a real “child substitute” to my friend. He has the BEST life, hiking up hills, mountain biking, running, swimming in lakes and holidaying around the South Island. He is spoilt and he knows he’s number 1 and so handsome. I think if he could talk he would. Lola and Riley really enjoy a good play together. Would be fair to say Riley has the life of riley!!!

Riley was admitted and a FNA was looked at under the microscope by our vet Kate. Kate felt it was most probably a benign tumour, but couldn’t be sure so

People respond to the Nor’West News column by Environment Canterbury which said a short-term solution to waterfowls polluting Kerrs Reach is a cull of canada geese. We asked if people would support a cull. Karen Lesley Arrowsmith: NO IT ISN’T!!! But maybe someone could look into the amount of effluent from dairy farming that is pouring into the waterways in Canterbury instead? Why is culling the only answer? Surely there has to be another solution in the 21st-century?

Lynda and Riley it was felt that wide surgical margins were the best option and to send the mass off for pathology once excised. Riley coped superbly under the anaesthetic and woke up wagging his tail and singing a song to us all on his padded trampoline bed. It’s hard not to fall in love with him. The pathology report revealed the mass to be a Benign Follicular tumour (trichoblastoma). The tumour was benign and the margins were clear. Great news for Riley.

The lump wasn’t large but Riley had started scratching at it. It was raised and red and the size of a marble. At McMaster & Heap we would always suggest a fine needle aspirate (FNA) to determine what cells the mass is comprised of. A FNA requires no sedative and can be done in a consult. It is a quick, simple, cheap test and can reveal a lot.

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Carolyn Fraser: Leave them alone, poor birds. So they poop in the river well so do our ducks. Woopdy-doo. Go row somewhere else. Pauline Harper: Most definitely, the geese are a pest, get rid of them. Bruce Denton: They are canada geese, that suggests they are an introduced pest so, lets cull and eat them – they don’t taste too bad.

Peadar Maguidhir: No houses along there now, time for cull days. Brian Lee: Ask yourself what native species have they pressured/displaced? If any yes please! Judy Colwell: Canadian geese are a pest and not native to New Zealand. Cull them they are dirty and greedy. Caleb Blaine: Canadian here! Leave my birds alone! ....Eh? Dael Sutton: Aren’t the rowers doing it for the exercise? Pushing through that should be good for them.

Sherron Bielski: If they don’t like the excrement, they could row elsewhere.

We would always recommend finding out what a mass is before we surgically remove. It aids in planning the surgery, formulating a treatment plan and aids in prognosis.

The nastiest masses are often the smallest and pop up suddenly. If malignant, they often spread rapidly to the major internal organs causing death. Dealing with a small mass is always the best option. Often the “lets wait and see” approach isn’t the best.

For any questions on “lumps” in your pets please don’t hesitate to give us a call. Dr Michele McMaster

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Planter boxes vandalised again ANDREW KING

The Papanui Village Business Association is fed up with vandals ripping out trees and destroying planter boxes they have installed. The group put in the boxes with small trees and mondo grasses along Harewood and Main North Rds to help spruce up the area after the earthquakes. But vandals have snapped off the trees, ripped out the grass and damaged the boxes. PVBA secretary and owner of Petticoat Lane Costume Hire Gabrielle Heath said the tree planted outside her property had been snapped twice already. She said the likely culprits were people walking home after a night out. “The PVBA has to generate the funds to now replace these damaged trees and grasses,” she said. Each tree costs between $80$90. She said getting the planter boxes was a long and arduous

SNAPPED: Trees in the planter boxes paid for by the Papanui Village Business Association have been targeted by vandals, as well as the mondo grasses planted around the trees.

process and the end goal was to improve the look of the area, not give vandals another thing to destroy. “We just want to improve the area and make it a vibrant place for business. It has really come away after the earthquakes, there was a lot of vacant places, but now it is the place to be,” she said. The PVBA was set up post earthquake with local businesses

CAR OFF ROAD A woman was taken to Christchurch Hospital on Sunday with serious injuries after a car crash in Avonhead. St John was sent to the scene at the intersection of Montclare Ave and Avonhead Rd around 4.30am after reports of a car going off the road. They found the woman in a serious condition and took her to the emergency department. MOTOR-CYCLE HITS POLE Two people were taken to Christchurch Hospital on Sunday after the motor-cycle they were riding hit a power pole. St John sent two ambulances to the scene around 5am at the corner of Madras St and Edgeware Rd. A woman was taken to hospital in a serious condition and a man was taken with moderate injuries.

FUNDING SOUGHT Two applications have been made to the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board for funding. The Harewood Table Tennis Club has put in an application for $2000 from the board’s discretionary response fund. It has requested the money to subsidise its open night on Mondays. Christchurch Boys’ High School has also put in an application for funding. It has asked for $300 from the board’s youth development fund for Russley resident Nathan Chong to attend the China study tour held from April 2-17. The China study tour is designed to offer the opportunity for students to be immersed in Chinese language and culture and gain an understanding from a personal perspective. The major activities while the students are in China are divided into three categories; visiting, practising, and experiencing.

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Being a strong voice for Allenvale School principal Graeme Daniel has been a voice for people with disabilities since he was young, and this year was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work in special education. He speaks with Andrew King about standing up to a salesman for a person with disabilities at an early age, caring for his sister and the issues he feels need to be addressed PASSIONATE ADVOCATE: Graeme Daniels has always stood up for those who could not stand up for themselves.

Hi Graeme, tell me a bit about yourself? Well I was born, bred and educated right here in Christchurch. I went to Cashmere High School. Who was your best mate at high school? I had three or four of them Eric, John, who lives in New Plymouth and he still surfs, and Bill are the ones I still have contact with to this day. I still catch up with them even though they are scattered all through the country.

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I guess I always had a very strong feeling to be a voice and advocate for people who are different. I have been fortunate to have national roles where I can make a difference such as the president of the Special Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand. I have felt like that ever since I was a very young person. I stuck up for people who could not stand up for themselves and I have continued to do so throughout my career. Do you have an example of you standing up for someone early on? One that stands out was when I was at a fair at St Martins School. I would have been around the age of 10 or 11. I was waiting in a line to get something and the seller ignored a request from a person with a disability. He looked straight past them and started to talk to me. So I made it clear that was not acceptable. Well he ended up coming to our house to complain to my father about how rude I was. My father was supportive of what I had done. Have you always worked in schools? Most of my career has been in

special education. I started off at Kingslea, now Te Oranga in Burwood, then I was the principal of the Christchurch Boys’ Home School. That was a school for young men with issues in their life with most of them having already been before the courts. I moved onto the Halswell Residential College as associate principal, then became principal for more than a decade. I was appointed to Allenvale School by a commissioner in 2008 after the school had gone through some tough times. What were some of the challenges of getting the school back on track? The biggest challenge was getting the school’s credibility back into positive light in the community. It is a school full of outstanding staff so that was easy. Now that you are at Allenvale School, is it a role you enjoy? Very much so. With the other roles it is great when you get to a stage when your views are accepted and welcomed. I am a firm believer that every child should have the ability to get an education and at Allenvale, we make it happen. It is a great place to work, we have great staff that are hugely committed and focused on what they do.

The learning outcomes are really great. What do you do to unwind? I put a huge amount into my work, I do a bit of reading, but that is professional. I don’t really do much outside of work. What was it like to be awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit? Very humbling would be the word. I had to think if I would accept it or not. In the end I decided I would for two reasons. I hoped it would raise the profile of the disability sector and also to say thank you to my family for putting up with me while I have put all this time and effort into my career. What are some of the issues you think needs addressing around people with disabilities? There is still a lot of judgement in the community today, I call it the myth of the caring society. There are to many people in the community say we don’t mind people with disabilities getting out into the community as long as they don’t live next door to me. Once we change that then it will be a nicer place for us all. Thanks Graeme, it has been a pleasure talking to you.

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Something on your mind? Email andrew.king@starmedia.kiwi in 200 words or less Facebook us on www.facebook.com/norwestnews Something on your mind? Send letters to andrew.king@ starmedia.kiwi Readers respond to an article on cyclist Clay Taylor who was badly injured after being forced off the road into a ditch by a passing motorist.

Don’t waste this opportunity Ilam resident Philippa Lane gives her thoughts on changing the national flag. We are the first population in the world to have the opportunity to choose its national flag – don’t waste it. A national flag should identify our location, recall our past, and inspire us. We need a one-glance image, allowing easy identification by those unfamiliar with it, in low wind conditions or when it appears in small print, such as on lists of participants at various international events. Otherwise our prime ministers will continue to be seated under the wrong flag at international meetings and our athletes to be embarrassed on the podium. To me, our present flag links us to a bygone era – it says that we are a colony of Britain in the Southern Hemisphere. The new option does so much better. Black signifies pride and

SOAP BOX strength, and bright blue our clear atmosphere and the Pacific Ocean which we all crossed to get here. White is for peace and the land of the long white cloud, and the red Southern Cross shows our geographical location. Would the absence of the Union Jack be disrespectful of the sacrifices of those who died ‘under the Union Jack’? I think not. The silver fern is depicted on the tombstones of all Commonwealth War Commission graves, forms the lapel pins of RSA personnel who have served their country, and has long been part of the uniform of New Zealand military personnel. It is etched in our memories of great victories, martial and sporting, conjuring up emotions

E Hitchcock, Merivale: It seems that the problem that led to Clay’s accident was not the roadworks but his need to avoid greater injury of being hit by a vehicle. His was an incident between two vehicles. The driver of the motor vehicle forced Clay off the road and did not stop to ascertain injury, so has apparently committed a hit and run offence. The root cause of this is a common mindset amongst New

of grit, guts and genius. It honours our past and inspires our future. In my opinion, the Kyle Lockwood design does the better job of satisfying the greatest number of New Zealanders at any one time. The unique New Zealand silver fern, with its single multi-pointed leaf spreading upwards, represents our people of all ancestries growing onward into the future. To quote Ian Mune: “We stand by Australia like two kids going to school, our flags almost identical and both looking backwards, still acknowledging our parents. We’re grown-ups now. Let’s buy our own clothes.” Have your say Do you agree with Philippa? Is it time to say goodbye to a “bygone era” and bring in a new flag? Email your thoughts to andrew.king@starmedia.kiwi

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Children from a local holiday programme were the first to use the Belfast Skate Park after its official opening. The skate park opened on January 22 in Sheldon Park with children from the Belfast Community Network holiday programme skating through ribbon. Shirley-Papanui Community Board chairman Mike Davidson said it was great for the young people in our ward. “If I wasn’t so rusty, I might even have broken out my old skateboard over the weekend,” Mr Davidson said. Mr Davidson said the skate park adds an important component to the final stage of the Sheldon Park redevelopment. “With the pool, the school, the wonderful Belfast network community building, the attached community garden as well as the new playground and fitness equipment; the skate park really makes this an attractive and important hub for our local young people,” he said. City councillor Pauline Cotter, who has been involved with the project both as a city councillor and as a community

INTO IT: Kids from the Belfast Community Network rolled through the ribbon to signify the opening of the Belfast Skate Park in Sheldon Park. PHOTO: PAULINE COTTER

board member, said it is hugely satisfying to see the project completed. “It has been a long time coming and although the earthquakes put a little bit of judder bar in the way, the wonderful work of the project team combined with essential input from youth themselves and a focus from the previous and current community board, means it’s all go now and that’s a great result,” she said. In 2010 the Sheldon Park playground fort was ending its useful life and no longer complied with playground standards.

The city council and community board began looking at renewing it, working with and listening to the community to find out what they wanted. Two workshops were held with local youth which included 17 members of the Belfast Community Network Youth Group between the ages of eight-14 and 12 members of the Belfast School Leadership Group between the ages of 12-13. “This gave local kids an opportunity to see a range of play items during the workshops. The participants told the project team what they liked and what they didn’t,” Mr Davidson said.

CIRCUS DAY: Sanisha Beardsmore learns to use more than one hula hoop with the help of the Christchurch Circus Centre. The Belfast Community Network had three tutors from the centre come out and teach around 30 kids how to juggle, perform acrobats, use hula hoops and balancing boards. Children and Youth Programme co-ordinator Ashleigh Tootell said they were amazing. “They work so well with the kids, especially teaching them acrobatics, which was one of the kids’ favorite activities these holidays,” she said. The weather played ball too so the kids learn the tricks of the circus trade out in the park. It was the first time the holiday programme had used the circus tutors but it will not be the last time. “I thought we would try something different and paid off. We will definitely be using them next year,” she said.

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New heatpumps for Redwood Playcentre Children at the Redwood Playcentre will stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter thanks to the local community. Over the past few years members of the Redwood Playcentre have worked hard to get heatpumps installed in their Dunedin St building to replace the old ceiling mounted radiant heaters. Finally the dream came true with three brand new Mitsubishi Hypercore heatpumps installed at a cost of almost $15,000. The new heatpumps are just the beginning for the playcentre where members already have plans under way for updating the outdoor area this year. The project was made possible with the help of a $5000 Canterbury Community Trust grant as well a support from the Canterbury Playcentre Association and huge fundraising efforts from past and present playcentre families. Local retailers including Warehouse Stationery Papanui, Paper Plus Northlands, Lush Handmade Cosmetics, Life Pharmacy Northlands and The Warehouse Northlands also assisted with

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FUN: Alexander (left) and Honor Bailey have a nice warm play area thanks to the community effort to install three new heat pumps at the Redwood Playcentre.

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Coming close to breaking world record BY JAIMIE KEAY

Jacqui Ruth came frustratingly close to breaking a world record at the recent Canterbury Long Course swimming championships. The former Rangi Ruru student was born with achondroplasia, otherwise known as dwarfism which means her spine is smaller than the nerves it hosts, and as a result her nerves are compressed. Competing in the S5 category,

Ruth swam in the 1500m, the first time it has been attempted in her category and swam a time of 31min 41min 75sec. However, with the event held at Moana Pool in Dunedin, the pool did not have the required certification for the time to be made official. St Andrew’s College student Quinton Hurley, won a gold in the 13-14 boys’ 400m and 200m freestyle and in the under-14 1500m.

EXPERIENCE: Christchurch Boys’ High School Colts XI played against the Canterbury Magicians at Burnside Park on January 24. Back from left: Curtis Millard, Andrew Pickering, Hunter Rowe, Gus Mowat. Front from left: Olly Lewis, Kobe Beecroft, Regan Sheahan, Tom Sutherland, Jonty Fleming, Ryan Sheehan, Jackson Pauling, Will Smith.

Boys’ High plays ‘first-class’ game against Magicians JAIMIE KEAY

Christchurch Boys’ High School played against the Canterbury Magicians in an off-season hitout. The Colts XI played a 50-over match against the Canterbury women’s team at Burnside Park on January 24. Magicians coach Mark Lane who also coaches the school’s first XI team and set up the

game as preparation for the Magicians’ up-and-coming games against the Otago Sparks. CBHS cricket co-ordinator and coach of the Colts XI Rob Smith said the game was a great experience for his young players in spite of losing the match. “The guys were pretty excited, it is basically a first-class game for them against the top women’s side in the province.

“For our guys who are in year 10, 14-15-year-olds, to be playing against adults is a big deal,” he said. Smith said it was discussed at the end of the game for the potential for it to be a regular fixture. “It would be great to see it each season, continue to give our guys an opportunity to play against some of the best players from the region,” he said.

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No column last week while I was away on leave. Notable during that time was Thursday a week ago where up to 20 people were affected in a building in Clarence St, Addington, by the fumes released by a sealer painted the night before on to concrete. While it was apparently unpleasant, it appears nobody suffered any lasting harm. A Burwood resident called the Fire Service to his house on Sunday where a lithium-ion battery on charge had ignited. By the time our troops had arrived the occupant had put the fire out himself. This is the type of battery widely publicised as causing fire in hoverboards. Thankfully the Burwood incident occurred during daytime and is a timely reminder that these things can and do go on fire. It is probably advisable to avoid leaving them on

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Baby steps towards a healthier body Remember the bad old days before TV remote controls and mobile phones? They may not have been quite so bad after all.

s Richard Hopkins of Physiotherapy Associates on Wainoni Road points out, it’s not so long ago that if we wanted to change the channel or answer the telephone, we had to get up to do so, and that’s a good thing. Nowadays, our lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary, and with a heightened awareness of how dangerous sitting all day at a desk can be to our health, Richard says that increasing activity levels by even a small amount is essential. “Some of the most potent drugs known are produced by our bodies, why not take advantage of them?” Endorphins released when we exercise trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to morphine, giving a positive and energising outlook on life. “Make it one of your New Year resolutions,” he suggests. Richard and his colleague Wendy Cooper recommend taking baby steps to begin with and building up activity levels. There are plenty of ways to put this

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hristchurch United is a football club with a rich history, winning 6 National titles and winning the Chatham Cup 6 times, along with wins in English Cup and the Mainland Premier Football League. Christchurch United has also had number of senior players represent New Zealand as well as a number of juniors. Players such as Danny Halligan, Ryan Nelsen, Alan Stroud and Ben Sigmund to name a few. With the best registration fees this side of Christchurch, Christchurch United is an exciting, positive football club catering for all ages from 4 year old first kicks to our senior teams including our Women’s team and Sunday Men’s League. We are proud to announce the appointment of Cvetan Ivanov (Tsetso), as our Senior Men’s Head Coach this season. Tsetso brings extensive coaching knowledge and skills base which is going to benefit the squad and club immensely. An exciting season follows, so watch and support this team. He has coached both in New Zealand and overseas at a high level.

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Nomads United AFC in 2016

omads United is one of the oldest and largest football clubs in Canterbury and is committed to making sure all members enjoy a quality club football experience. Nomads United is based in north-west Christchurch at Tulett Park offering an affordable participation opportunity for all to enjoy. Nomads’ has a very strong junior membership and is a fun, vibrant club that supports all players regardless of age, ability and gender with a number of girls teams. Nomads United members share a genuine

NOMADS REGISTRATION & FUN DAY Who: Junior, Youth & Senior players When: Sunday 14th February 2016 Time: 2pm – 4pm Where: Tulett Park, Claridges Road, Harewood There will be many fun activities including football games, skills, a bouncy castle and a sausage sizzle Or Register online at www.nomadsunitedafc.sportingpulse.net For any enquiries please contact Sian on nomadsunitedafc@xtra.co.nz or 027 202 1574

Along with this, the Christchurch United Men’s Squad will be training and playing at the International quality fields of the Christchurch Football Centre at Yaldhurst Rd – a real bonus. Pre-season training/trials for the 2016 season for First Team and Reserve squads has begun, and are running Tuesday & Thursday nights with a 6.30pm start/Sharp. Squad members are required to attend, and new players/hopefuls are welcome to attend and try out for a spot with the mighty Rams in their 2016 campaign. The 2016 season is shaping up to be a busy one with the annual battle against Mid Canterbury for the Tony Fleming Trophy being held in Christchurch. In addition a number of teams will be involved in various tournaments throughout the year. The first event for 2016 will be a Club Day which is being held on Sunday 14th February between 11:00am – 1.00pm at our clubrooms Spreydon Domain (Domain Tce). Registrations can be made, along with purchases of club gear & merchandise from Soccer Direct. Keep informed of updates via our website www.christchurchunited.co.nz and our Facebook pages.

love of football creating a great environment to further develop your skill set on the pitch. Nomads United provide numerous training opportunities throughout the year as well as offering a great junior programme for players new to football. There are always club activities to be involved in throughout the season that not only players but families, friends and club supporters can enjoy If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Sian on nomadsunitedafc@ xtra.co.nz or 027 202 1574 We look forward to seeing you on Registration Day on the 14th February 2015 at 2pm.

Parklands United sPorts ClUb Football Registration Dates 2016

Wednesday Feb 10th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Saturday Feb 13th 10.00am to 12.30pm Sunday Feb 14th 11am to 1.30pm Football for all ages First Kicks (4-6 yr olds) All junior mixed grades, (FunFootball to 18th Grade) Senior Football from Div 6 to PDL & Div 1 Masters and Over 45’s. Football for Females is a Speciality including 10th, 11th, 13th & 15th Grades, Womens Div 2 Social WPDL and Women’s Premier League. Contacts: Senior Football Ryan Bodger ph 3833650 Junior Football Roger Welsh ph 383-1616 Register Online NOW at www.parklandsunited.co.nz

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REGISTRATION DAYS At the clubrooms, Clare Park, Burwood Road Sunday 14th February 10.00am-12.00pm Monday 15 February 6.30pm—8.00pm New junior players, we need to sight proof of age (birth certificate, passport or Plunket book) For more details see our website www.burwoodafc.co.nz

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For all grades from First Kicks to Masters, Competitive and Social leagues. To register visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz and click on the links. We will also have information sessions on Wednesday 17th February (6.00-8.00pm) and Sunday 6th March (10.00-12 noon) at our Clubrooms - Upper Riccarton Domain, 92 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton. And for those young players wanting to start playing now you can also register for our; FC TWENTY 11 Summer Football Programmes & Skills Centres – for boys and girls aged 5-15. For Dates, times and prices and to register visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz For more information contact our Football Development Manager Mario Hofmann mario@fctwenty11.co.nz

Burwood AFC

Welcome to the 2015 football season.

urwood AFC is a small but progressive club with Junior and Senior teams. Burwood supports the Whole of Football framework initiated by NZ Football and run by Mainland Football. This concept works for our First Kicks (4-6 years) and the 7-8 year olds (Fun Football). Both these ion grades are run In-house with the help of Mainland Football and other clubs. Registration is now online, for more information see our website www. burwoodafc.co.nz. We expect to have 3 Senior teams, with our Senior A team in the new Qualifying League.

FC TWENTY 11

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hether you aspire to play in the premier league or if you just want to play with your mates, the club has teams in almost every grade from First Kicks to Youth, Premier League to Masters. We welcome competitive and social players and coaches alike to join our Club and get involved in the various football activities we offer. The Club provides NZ Football Accredited Skill Centres for ages 8-11 in the buildup to the winter season proper, along with Summer Football, School Holiday and Development Programmes so more young people can learn the beautiful game from the clubs qualified and experienced coaches. For the talented junior and youth players opportunities exist to compete against their peers in International and National Tournaments such as Kanga Cup (Australia) U17 and U19 National Club Championships. With Coaches Glenn Lapslie (Men’s Premier League) and newly appointed Women’s Development Officer and Women’s Premier League team Coach Graham McMann along with Mario Hofmann (Football Development Manager) our key people on the grass, 2016 promises to be a good one. Visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz and register online today or contact mario@fctwenty11.co.nz

Coastal Spirit FC

e currently have 1 NZ football fern in Meikayla Moore, an NZ U-20 women’s player in Una Foyle and an NZ U-17 player in Rebecca Lake, plus players in US colleges, all who currently play or have played for the club in our youth development programs. On the boys side, we are well represented with Canterbury Utd. One initiative the club is rolling out this year is the filming of Junior and Youth games. This is being done to allow youth players to create a personalized video library to send to U.S colleges and National League teams. For the juniors, they will be able to watch the game with their parents and analyse themselves in relation to the playing style of the club Our philosophy is about nurturing and developing players and coaches to be the best they can be. For aspiring players, we aim to help get them to the NZ U-17 National teams, US scholarships National League and beyond.

Parklands United

or football in the North East of Christchurch come to Parklands United Sports Club. The football section caters for players from First Kicks(4-6 yr olds) through all junior grades, Mens PDL, Senior Divisions 6 to 1, Masters Football and over 45’s. We have a particular emphasis on Girls/Females football and boast a full range of teams for female football from Girls 10th grade to Women’s PDL, Women’s Div 2 and Women’s Premier League. Parklands United players are regularly recognised in Canterbury representative sides from 11th Grade to the Mainland Pride. Parklands United is firmly focussed on our players, their families and the local community with our clubrooms on Queenspark Drive open each Saturday night of the season. These evenings are strongly supported by our members with parents and senior players keen to see and applaud all junior Player’s of the Day as they are presented to the club. Parklands United welcomes new and existing members and invites to you to register Online now via our website, or come to our registration days on Feb 10th, 13th & 14th. For more information visit our website www.parklandsunited.co.nz

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Papanui’s past

Fighter plane crashes into grounds at children’s home

One in two people

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MURRAY WILLIAMS

At about 5.30pm on March 17, 1926, a Bristol Fighter F.2 (right) crashed in the grounds of the Methodist Children’s Home in Chapel St. The aircraft came to rest about 10m from the children’s dining room. The pilot, Captain Frederick James Horrell, and a Wigram mess steward, Thomas Lewis Reid, were killed while Lieutenant A. Turner survived. Captain Horrell was an experienced pilot and was undertaking a refresher course in flying the aircraft. Lieutenant Turner was acting as an observer and Mr Reid had accepted a last-minute invitation to accompany the two in what was expected to be a short flight. The reason for the crash was never established. Evidence presented at a subsequent inquiry showed that the pilot had completed a loop and was attempting to repeat this manoeuvre when the aircraft spun out of control and crashed. The coroner found that no blame could be attached to the pilot or to the air force (the engine was considered to be in good condition) and that the cause could be attributed ‘to an accident’. (Press, May 13, 1926). However, the whole incident had already acquired some notoriety for a reason other than what seems to be a rather superficial inquiry into its cause. In its edition of March 25, NZ Truth’s reporter had developed a more sensation-

alist angle. The report claimed that the downed aircraft was descended upon by nearly 200 souvenir hunters who ignored the directions of a plain-clothes constable and proceeded to strip the wreck of anything that could be broken off and taken away. “Like ghouls or carrion crows these souvenir fiends battened on their prey and gorged their morbid appetites to repletion . . . the exhibition was a disgrace to the city of Christchurch.” The Press contented itself with quoting a mechanic as saying that ‘they left only the engine’ and then noted that overnight, that too, also disappeared. At the inquest, a boy from the Methodist orphanage appeared as a witness to the event and confirmed that there were about 200-300 people there. The coroner then asked what could be seen as a leading and loaded question, ‘…and they swarmed about?’ The boy agreed and then in response to the question ‘Did they take away pieces of the aircraft while you were there?’ answered ‘Yes sir.’ The moral outrage expressed by NZ Truth may have been overdone but the aftermath of the crash was hardly Papanui’s finest hour.

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merging research has shown as many as 50 per cent of older adults and as many as 25 per cent of younger adults are deficient in vitamin B12. Scientists at Rush University Medical Center found those most deficient in vitamin B12 to have the smallest brain mass and the lowest scores on tests measuring short-term memory, concentration and brain performance. Another study showed that older people with higher levels of B12 in their blood have bigger, healthier brains, and score higher on cognitive tests than those with lower levels. Yet another recent landmark study showed that B12 supplementation slows the accelerated rate of brain shrinkage and declining cognitive function. B12 is essential for energy production, cell health, regulation of mood and sleep cycles, nerve health and repair, and prevention of homocysteine, a serious cardiovascular risk factor that is known to cause damage and

plaque in the blood vessels. It can also increase the chances of a stroke. Harvard researchers found a 34 per cent decrease to risk of vision loss in a study of participants aged 40-plus, who were supplemented with B12. Another study linked a higher risk of hearing loss in subjects in their 60s who were low in B12. The reason so many people lack B12 appears to be our body’s ability to absorb it, declining with age as the digestive system becomes less efficient. Anti-reflux medication and other drugs further reduce B12 absorption. The good news is B12, in the form of methylcobalamin sublingual tablets that are dissolved in the mouth and passing thru the digestive tract, have been shown to effectively raise B12 levels in the body. Further detailed information is available from the natural health advisers at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. We are always happy to help!

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Miracle weight loss fruit An extract of a small pumpkin-like fruit called garcinia cambogia from India and Asia has shown itself to greatly assist weight management and overall health.

n fact, many have found it to increase fat loss by two to three times greater than normal. Televison programme Dr Oz has said it is the most effective and fastest working natural supplement to support weight loss. Even without exercise and diet changes, many have found it beneficial, although even better and quicker results are often obtained with extra exercise and an improved diet. The extract of this amazing fruit is called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) or CitriMax. Research has shown HCA to help suppress the appetite, reduce cravings, feel fuller for longer, increase energy levels, help prevent fat from being made and stored in the body, increase lean muscle mass, increase serotonin levels in the brain that help control mood and sleep (great for emotional eaters), improve cholesterol levels that may help reduce the chances of strokes and cardiovascular disease, help prevent sugar spikes as well as other health benefits. It is considered a very safe supplement (although check first if you are on medication) as it has been used for centuries as a flavouring agent and digestive aid. To obtain reliable results, it is important to take a product that contains a standardised extract of 60 per cent HCA, and also take the recommended amount as used in the clinical

research. Some supplements also contain ChromeMate, a well-researched form of niacinbound chromium to help improve the results even more. Further information and advice is available in-store at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. Call in and talk to our naturopath and medical herbalist or one of our helpful natural health advisers. We are always happy to help!

To obtain reliable results, it is important to take a product that contains a standardised extract of 60 per cent HCA and also take the recommended amount as used in the clinical research.

Hoon Hay Rest Home A local haven for dementia care

Finding a suitable home for a loved one with dementia can be a tough decision for families to make.

he team at Hoon Hay Rest Home understands that and offers a welcoming and obligation-free tour of their stunning, purposebuilt facility on Anvers Place. “Visitors are welcome without an appointment,” says Deb Campbell, manager. She is available on-site, Monday to Friday, for visitors and weekends by appointment. Hoon Hay Rest Home is part of the well-established, family-run Golden Healthcare Group, and provides a peaceful environment for its residents. Built in 2012, it is a safe, secure home for no more than 40 clients, each with a private room and en suite. All rooms are on the ground floor so that residents have easy access to beautiful, sheltered courtyard gardens as well as spacious, modern communal spaces. There is an atmosphere of calm, so important for those with dementia. The dedicated and qualified team of specialists is headed by innovative new manager Deb, with many years’ experience in aged care. “We’re privileged to be able to provide the best care we can for our residents,” says Deb. Find them at 19 Anvers Rd, visit www.goldenhealthcare.co.nz or call 03 3789 7825.

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The Leisure Centre at

McKenzie Lifestyle Village

There are more than 620,000 people in New Zealand living with a diagnosis of arthritis.

his equates to 16 per cent of the population. Arthritis is not just a condition of the elderly. More than 50 per cent of those with a diagnosis are aged 15 to 64. You can still lead an active and positive life with the right treatment and support. Arthritis New Zealand is the national organisation focused on raising awareness, advocating for those with arthritis and providing advice and support. Exercise has proven benefits in terms of reduced stiffness, improved mobility and reduced pain. Comments from participants in Arthritis New Zealand’s exercise programmes include: • “I feel fitter and have more energy.” • “I feel more positive about myself.” • “I have less pain in my joints.” • “I’m more mobile.” • “I’m taking less drugs (pain killers).” For information on land-based, waterbased and stationery bike-based exercise (PEDALL) programmes in Christchurch, (and the many other services we offer), please phone Arthritis New Zealand on 0800 663 463, or visit our website www.arthritis.org.nz.

t the centre of the McKenzie Lifestyle Village is the brandnew McKenzie Leisure Centre. This multipurpose complex has everything to meet the social and leisure needs of residents and their invited guests. It includes: • An indoor heated swimming pool with spa pool alongside. • A fully equipped gymnasium sporting exercycles, treadmills, rowing machine, etc. • The library is stocked with hundreds of books, a computer and the daily paper. Arthritis New Zealand is grateful for the • A well-appointed crafts room for those support from Canterbury DHB for these residents keen on arts and crafts. exercise programmes. Their support means • A multifunction room with comfortable that there is no charge to participants. seating for meetings, cinema or chapel.

The main lounge offers a big-screen TV, cosy gas fireplace, comfortable seating, bar area, pool table and dart board for your enjoyment. • Alongside the lounge is a kitchen and dining area. The latter can be used for indoor bowls or tai chi, zumba, etc. • A consulting room is available for health services. • A hairdressing and beauty salon. • Outside amenities include a bowling green, petanque rink, mini golf, putting green and a children’s playground. Further from the Leisure Centre, there are garden allotments, workshop (aka men’s shed) and caravan, and campervan parking. For further information Ph 03 693 8340

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Design & Arts College

HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE

Paving the way to creative careers

he Design and Arts College of New Zealand (D&A) has been helping students pave their way to careers in the Creative Arts for more than 30 years. With seven disciplines to choose from, D&A offers students a rewarding study experience that focuses on providing the industry with work-ready graduates. Currently a group of D&A Fashion Design students are working towards a 10 piece collection of garments culminating with a runway show to showcase their work. Students are given the opportunity to design, pattern-make and construct garments as well as select and style models

for photoshoots and runway, including hair and makeup. As part of the project, students participate in a photoshoot and create a digital portfolio of their work that can be used when seeking employment. D&A is currently accepting enrolments for the February 2016 intake of the Diploma in Fashion Design along with the Foundation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Makeup Design and Production, and Contemporary Photography programmes of study. For more information about how to launch your creative career, call 0800 50 88 50, visit designandarts.ac.nz or text CREATIVE to 2878.

Drama Classes for Children Helping children develop social skills for a competitive world. Fun Classes for 5-17 years

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Life skills programme for children

o your children lack selfconfidence, or perhaps have so much energy that they need an outlet for it? Development through drama is the ideal approach to teach confidence and channel youthful energy while building self-esteem. The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in New Zealand for 32 years. This highly regarded worldwide programme helps students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their potential by acting confidently and speaking clearly. This unique selfdevelopment programme helps achieve invaluable life skills. The confident, articulate child makes friends easily, accepts challenges and new directions. Confident children become well-rounded adults. Our fully qualified teachers are trained in the Helen O’Grady Drama system. They ensure each child is encouraged

and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills. Three terms of the year cover the self-development programme and in the fourth term, all students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London examinations as an option for those who wish to pursue an international qualification. Our safe, structured learning environment values student individuality and encourages team building. Most importantly, it’s great fun, too! Enrol now, phone 0800 161 131 and visit our website www.helenogrady.co.nz.

The Zero Fees Scheme Continues

The smart career move is- “Train for a Trade”

he Southern Institute of Technology Christchurch campus offers a range of education possibilities for those looking for a trade’s qualification. Home of the Zero Fees scheme, SIT will cover your tuition fees, all you pay are the direct material costs for your course. The Christchurch Campus in Hornby offers high quality, widely recognised programmes within related industries that lead to real job opportunities. There is a great range of courses available, including hairdressing, beauty therapy, automotive engineering, collision repair, refrigeration and air conditioning, electrical engineering and construction. In addition to the trade’s courses, SIT Raewyn Clegg offers training in Registered Teacher of project management, Piano and Theory of mental health support Music. work, personal 29 Lancewood Drive training and group Halswell fitness. Ph 322-9377

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All courses are NZQA approved and students are eligible for student loans and allowances. SIT has a proven record of students moving into employment or apprenticeships. Our pre-trade courses are structured around apprenticeship requirements, and students leave with a significant head start to their careers. Courses for 2016 are filling fast and demand for affordable trades training is high. To find out more, discuss options or tour the facilities, call 0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883), go to www.sit.ac.nz or visit the campus at 60 Waterloo Road Hornby.

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A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH

CAMPUS CONNECT

The difference a social worker makes

or Bekah Taylor being a mum has always been a full-time job. However Campus Connect has given her a new perspective on how it is possible to mix motherhood, study and work. When she did decide to go back to study, Campus Connect was the perfect choice. “I didn’t even look for

other courses, I chose Campus Connect immediately. It is just around the corner in Bishopdale Mall and it looked like a great choice.” Besides Bishopdale, Campus Connect also has campuses in New Brighton, Madras Street, Hornby and Rangiora, making it very accessible to the public. Bekah studied CPIT Aoraki’s Computing Course for Free. Studying while raising a son can be complicated, but the flexibility of the course made it easy she says; “The great thing about the courses at Campus Connect is that they are selfpaced. I could choose my own hours and pace, which allowed me to work around my son’s schooling. It made it super easy.” Class times at Campus Connect are scheduled four to five times a day. You can choose the sessions that suit you, and change them weekly depending on your other commitments. Because of this flexibility Bekah was able to finish the Level 2 and 3 certificate in only 4.5 months. The Campus Connect programme opened doors for Bekah. She developed her skills, which have created new opportunities. She has recently begun teaching at Campus Connect herself.

“It feels different to be on the other side, but I love helping students to achieve their goals. Some students are quite apprehensive. I help them to get confident behind a computer and that feels great.” But being a teacher doesn’t stop her from studying. Later this year Bekah will start Campus Connect’s MYOB-course, to work with online accounting software and a Diploma in Tertiary Learning & Teaching (DTLT), a Level 6 workplacebased programme for practising classroom teachers. When Bekah started her first course at Campus Connect, she didn’t expect it would change her life so much. “I wanted to wait for my son to get a bit older to start working again. Fate decided otherwise. I got a phone call and went to an interview. And look now, I have a fantastic job with fantastic colleagues and students” To learn more about Campus Connect visit www.cpit.ac.nz/campus-connect or phone 0800 24 24 76 for more information.

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Social workers must practice to develop their unique skills, says CPIT Aoraki Social Work Programme Leader Raewyn Tudor.

ocial work holds a pivotal place in society. It is not always the most visible of professions, but across the community, health and NGO sectors, social workers are helping society’s most vulnerable people – children, the elderly and people who face various challenges in their lives. Social workers use a great deal of empathy and analytical skill in this work. In fact, these are the key attributes of social workers, says CPIT Aoraki Social Work Programme leader Raewyn Tudor. “Social workers are diverse, but generally they need empathy – to understand someone else’s reality – and to work in a multi-faceted way. A social worker must analyse a situation to understand what is going on for the client

and what is happening in their environment. Then they can take action to effect positive change.” Developing these skills takes practice and CPIT is unique in placing social work students in work experience from the first year of study. The students spend time with social workers in the field and develop their understanding of social work – and of themselves. This is another key attribute, Raewyn says. “Social workers practice reflecting on their own background and how their experiences influence their assumptions. We provide many opportunities to help students develop these skills. We also work with Te Puna Wanaka (CPIT Aoraki’s Māori and Pasifika department) to encompass bicultural practice skills and work within Treaty of Waitangi principles.” Alongside working with individuals, groups and communities, social workers advocate for change; to improve society for all of its members through influencing policy and legislation and challenging societal assumptions. While social work is challenging and varied, it is also deeply rewarding. “You feel that you are making a difference. You can make a huge improvement to someone’s life; or effect a small policy change that impacts positively on many people. For someone drawn to this work, that is very satisfying.” CPIT Aoraki’s Bachelor of Social Work, is now a four year programme, which gives greater scope for hands-on experience, and is NZ Social Workers Registration Board approved. For more information visit www.cpit.ac.nz, ring 0800 24 24 76 or call into our Madras Street campus.

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New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

Tertiary education provider Vision College is moving to Hazeldean Road over the summer break.

ampus principal Gary Taylor said, “Having operated out of an earthquake-damaged building in Manchester Street for some time now, we are delighted to have found the perfect building and location.” The new building, on the south side of Hagley Park, was recently vacated by Deloitte, and will be fully furnished and equipped by the time of the first courses starting on the second of February. “Education is the key to getting a good job now,” says Taylor, “and we can boast outstanding outcomes from our programmes. By way of example, 88 per cent of our web development and software engineering graduates from our four nationwide campuses get great jobs in their respective fields.” Vision College is also well-known for its counselling degree, as well as the highly successful Early Childhood teaching programmes, among others. Taylor says, “I know one of the key features that attracts students to us is the smaller class sizes and personal level of tuition. We are very much a tutor-lead provider with a lot of one-on-one tuition given. There are a lot of students that like that environment ahead of large lecture theatre style.” A separately branded component of

the operation is TrainMe, which will also relocate to the new building. TrainMe offers free foundation level programmes to those aged 16 to 19. The two courses on offer for a February start are the well-named the #Ultimate Career Taster

and Security Forces Training. The #Ultimate is designed for those who don’t want to go back to school and would like to get credits towards NCEA and experience a range of career options, including getting their driver’s licence. The

Security course is very popular with those wanting a career in uniform such as the military, police or security industry, being a very physically challenging course. More details can be found at www.visioncollege.ac.nz.

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Sunset in paradise 9 sections left on Kapuka Lane, Kennedys Bush 1500m² to 3983m² and priced from $349,000 to $495,000

ere is a special opportunity to build your own mini estate in the boutique subdivision of Kapuka Lane, set in Kennedys Bush. Each section will offer commanding views of the rural country side and winery below. Each site has been designed with care to protect the view from the building platform and with the spaciousness of each site, you can select where to place your new home to ensure maximum sunshine with maximum views. This is a chance to have a taste of country life with city living benefits. Kapuka Lane consists of 11 sections (two of which are sold, with a third one under offer), each having a gently sloping building platform and facing to bask in the evening sun. The majority of the sections are gently sloping, with the larger sections that have a steeper part still retaining a large potential easier sloping area to build your home. Ranging in price from $349,000 to $495,000 and in size from 1500m² to 3983m² and each title issued, immediate possession is available to give you the opportunity to begin your new dream home. The covenants to build are not onerous but sufficient to ensure that your investment to build in such a high quality area is protected, while offering scope in design and style of your new home. Each site has services to the boundary, and the lane itself is well lit to provide security for the residents. Day-to-day requirements are taken care of with a quick trip to the shopping centre at Halswell, and with the new medical centre at the Longhurst

Subdivision. Halswell Primary school is an easy five-minute drive or perhaps a pleasant walk or cycle to and from the school. Getting there and back from your employment is an easy commute along the base of the hills or across to the other side of town via the Southern Motorway. Walk to Halswell Quarry and enjoy the fresh air or cycle along the popular routes to the many cafés in Tai Tapu Township. Maybe you will explore the wineries and café offerings in the area, or stay at home and serve up your own Michelin star meal for your friends from your new kitchen. Then kick back, unwind and finish your evenings off on your deck and watch the sun set in red and orange with a bottle of your favourite wine. Call now to make an appointment to meet the agent on-site. These will be in high demand so don’t delay. Call Debbie Pettigrew from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) now on 337 1316 or 027 777 0411.

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MAORI Artifacts wanted Stone tools, Weapons and tribal items Ph 0800 55 99 22

Curtains

Health & Beauty

CURTAIN

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

FABRICS European designs/colours Ends of lines Manufacturers seconds By the metre or made to measure

STERLING SILVER Wanted Vesta Cases, Tea & Cutlery sets old trophies any silver items considered 0800 559922

CURTAIN FABRIC OUTLET

Collectables & Memorabilia

Funeral Directors

Boy Scout & Boys Brigade Memorabilia wanted Patches, Badges, Blankets & Uniform all items considered Ph 0800 55 99 22 CIGARETTE CARDS wanted Weet Bix, Gregs Jelly, Bubble gum, Sporting and others. Any considered Ph 0800 55 99 22 COINS WANTED, Pennies Threepences and Sixpence NZ & Foreign any considered ph 0800 559922 CUT THROAT Razors & Shaving Accessories Wanted Shavers, Strops and advertising items Ph Ben 0800 55 99 22 Fire Service/Brigade items Wanted badges, patches uniforms & equipment all items considered 0800 559922 MASONIC LODGE items wanted badges, Aprons, Medals, Books and regalia all items considered 0800 559922 MILITARY ITEMS wanted badges, buttons, uniform, books & equipment modern or old any considered 0800 559922 OMEGA Watch Wanted modern or old going or not Seamaster, Cosmic and Geneve any style considered 0800 559922 RUGBY PROGRAMMES & BADGES Wanted small to large lots any rugby memorabilia considered ph 0800 559922 VINYL RECORDS WANTED old 1920s 1990s 45s 33s 78s small - large lots ph Ben 0800 559922

Computers ALL YOUR COMPUTER WORRIES SOLVED! *$30.00 off your first service with this coupon!* No problem too big or small from home PC’s to business networks. PC slow? An end to Viruses, Spyware, and Clogged Systems. Safe secure hassle-free computing. Lost files recovered. Microsoft Certified, MCSE, MCP+l. 30 years experience. Call Andrew Buxton this week on 3266740 or 027 435-7596 for $30.00 off* Custom Computers Christchurch

Fishing & Hunting AMMUNATION reloadings and rifle reloading accessories wanted phone Ben 0800 559922

71 Hawdon st Sydenham Ph 366-5026 8.30-4.30 Weekdays

Direct Cremation No frills, No Service, No fuss, simply straight to the crem. Other options available

Ph: 379 0178 for our brochure or email office@ undertaker.co.nz

Gardening & Supplies

Personals GENTLEMAN spoon seeks a small slim or petite female spoon text 0276594425 LONELY MAN seeks lonely single lady, any age or nationality to spoil and look after. Must be very presentable a wee bit of a minx, and have a spontaneous nature. Write with photo to Andy at P.O.Box 1919, Christchurch MATURE GUY, single and living on own in nice setup, seeks an affectionate single slim lady for company, Ph 3583634 OLDER GUY, been on own a while, is bored and available to entertain and enjoy outings, laughter, dining in or out, travel, exploring, Non smoker SD, Ideal lady would be slender and tall, GSOH, feminine and stylish Email me at kiwimanabc@gmail. com

Photography CAMERAS WANTED film type, any considered phone Ben 0800 559922

Public Notices • Garden tidy ups • Shrub and Tree pruning • Mowing and Lawn Maintenance • Garden & Rental property tidy ups • Landscaping and refuse removal

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

www.rexellent.com.au

ContaCt Justin today for a free quote Over 20 years experience & qualified

027 565 7226 justin@themadkeengardener.co.nz

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

Holiday Accommodation

Weka Pass Railway Waipara, North Canterbury

We Are Running SunDAY 7th FebRuARY Running 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month Infoline Chch 96 22 999 Depart Glenmark Station 11.30am & 2.00pm

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

HOST FAMILIES

NEEDED Are you interested in hosting a 16-year-old female Japanese student this year? We are a well-established Christchurch language school that has excellent support for both students and their host families. We offer competitive board rates.

QUEENSLAND SUNSHINE COAST AUSTRALIA Resort, Ocean Views, Balconies, Self Contained, 1 or 2 B/R Ensuite, Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna, Free Internet, Shops, Restaurants, Tennis, Surf Club & Patrolled Beach, Public Transport at door. Ask for our SEASONAL SPECIALS. Phone 61 7 544-35011 Email: reception@mandolin.com.au www.mandolin.com.au

For more information please email admin.scli@xtra.co.nz or call Darryl on 355 3378.

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.

Situations Vacant

CALL NOW Trades & Services

Ph: 03 379 1100 Trades & Services

GLAZING Stephen Thom Glazing 2012 Ltd. (Under New Management)

BETHESDA REST HOME AND HOSPITAL

BREAKFAST COOK You will have a minimum of 3 years cooking experience, and knowledge of providing delicious home cooked meals for our residents. Part time position with relieving shifts available. Hours are 6.30am - 10.00am. This is an opportunity to work in a friendly and well supported environment. Bupa Care Homes provide a great home for people we care for offering: comfort, safety and friendship. Join us now by contacting Chris McCulloch on 03 359 6390 or visit www.bupa.co.nz. Applications close Saturday, 6 February 2016.

Tuition

Ballet Tuition

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

ACCORDION LESSONS $15 subsidy per lesson for 1st 10 lessons. Canterbury Accordion Assoc welcomes new players. All ages. Ph 3236389 or 359-6615

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 022 0891 671 FOUNTAIN PENS Wanted Conway Stewart & Parker style any considered ph 0800 559922 MILITARY uniform Wanted modern and old Navy, Air Force & Army any military uniforms considered 0800 559922 SHEET MUSIC wanted modern & old small to estate lots Ph Ben 0800 55 99 222 SMOKING & TOBACCO Accessories Wanted Tins, Advertising items & Pipes any items considered 0800 559922 STAMPS & POSTCARDS Wanted Single items, albums estate collections modern & old any considered 0800 559922 TAXIDERMY wanted NZ - Exotic skins, heads, birds & mounted animals any considered ph 0800 559922 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045 Watches Wanted wrist and pocket style going or not Modern & old any considered 0800 559922

• New Glazing • Pet Door Specialists • Frameless Showers • Splashbacks WE CAN DO YOUR WORK NOW

ALL BROKEN WINDOWS Phone Cushla 03 352 6225 or 027 352 6225

Trades & Services Appliance Sales & Service

388 4780

Appliance Services 12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

HOUSE

Are you moving house?

You identify what you want to keep & we will dispose of the rest!!

Mob: 021 078 4553

• Alterations • Extensions • Decks • Maintenence • Repairs

Free Quote

No job too small Lathan M: 027 552 8426 AH: 03 323 6636 E: jenlath@altra.co.nz

www.ljohnsonconstruction.co.nz

Barry McGowan Licensed Certified Builder

ALL HOME MAINTAINENCE & Repairs, building, painting, decks, fences & concrete work, no job too small. All work guaranteed, call Adrian 0800 223 466 for free quotes. North West based.

BEST BATHROOMS full renovation specialists, LBP, repairs & maintenance ph 03 3870770 or 027 245-5226

Let All Clear Canterbury take care of your unwanted items.

BUILDER

Phone 377 5544 AH 338 3494 Mobile 021 379 477 www.jims.co.nz

ANDREWS TREE CARE Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688

CLEARING

raewynlcooke@gmail.com www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz

• Maintenance and Repairs • Concrete Work • Ceilings and Wallboards • Bathrooms and Alterations • Weatherboards and Decks

• Mirrors

9155874AA

Antiques BAYONETS swords and military knives wanted modern and old any considered 0800 559922

9168001AA

Classifieds

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

BRICKLAYER. George Lockyer. Over 30 years bricklaying experience. UK trained. Licensed Building Practitioner number BP105608. Insurance work. EQC repairs. Heritage brickwork a speciality. No job too small. Governors Bay. Home 329-9344, Cell 027 684-4046, email karengeorge@xtra.co.nz BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067. BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

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 CONCRETE CUTTING Affordable Concrete Cutting with Quality, and removal work. Free quote. No job to small. Phone 027 442-2219, Fax 359-6052 a/h 359- 4605 CONCRETE PAvING all smaller drives, patios & courtyards. 30 years experience, call Adrian 0800 223 466 for free quotes. North West based.

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.

ELECTRICIANS Call the team at Turned On - plugs, rewire specialists, lighting, LED lighting, downlight repairs, swithcboards. No hot water? 7 day callout service. Free quotes and ideas from the friendly guys at Turned On. If you’re over 90 yrs we’ll change your light bulbs for free. Call Murray 022 6177 275 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

CASHED SETTLED by EQC or insurance

EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS We work directly for and with the homeowner to establish: • If your scope of works is correct • To assist with the insurance part of your claim • To manage the repairs from the initial stages to completion • To have quality tradespeople and workmanship assured

LET US DEAL WITH IT Free Consultation

Phone Stewart 027 488 6975 or George 027 334 4197

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Classifieds

Trades & Services

HEATPUMP INSTALLATIONS. New Year Special, installation. $600 + GST. Heatpump annual service & clean $60. Call Murry at Turned On Electrical 022 6177 275

PlUMbER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 9607673 or 021 112-3492

PAINTER Top quality work, interior/ exterior, pensioners discount, free quotes, 30 years experience, I stand by Canterbury, ph Wayne your friendly painter 03 385-4348 or 027 274-3541 PAINTING & PLASTERING. Int & extpainting,gibfixing,stopping & skin coating. Exc references. Ph Liz or Greg 027 622 8699 or 03 312 6099 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

STONEMASON, BRICK & BLOCKLAYER, Earthquake Repairs, Grind Out & Repoint, River/ Oamaru stone, Schist, Volcanic Rock, Paving, all Alterations new & old, Quality Workmanship, visit www.featureworks. co.nz or ph 027 601-3145 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

CALL NOW

Entertainment

Ph: 03 379 1100 Entertainment

Friday 29th January - Wednesday 3rd February THE DANISH GIRL (M) ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG) SPOTLIGHT (M) ODDBALL (G) THE WINTER’S TALE (PG) THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG) THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R18) BROOKLYN (M) PEANUTS MOVIE (G) Trades & Services

Trades & Services

UPHOlSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448

WATERblASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz

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

WINDOW ClEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 3442170

WINDOWS & DOORS Joiner 25 yrs experience, Repair of rot or full replacement of sashes & existing windows & doors, Glazing, door locks, security stays fitted, New house installation of doors & hardware, ph Mykle 027 399 1673

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.

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BUSINESS HERE Phone for further details

(03) 379 1100

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PlUMbER ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274350-231

SPOUTING ClEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034

PAINTER AvAIlAblE All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

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

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‘Famous for their roasts!’

Contact: Jo Fuller - phone 364 7425 jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi

AUTHENTIC DISHES ADDED

ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S

to celebrate the Chinese New Year

CLUB

«WHAT'S ON«

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

Open for Breakfast

Need

We have GREAT SUMMER HOLIDAY RATES on Studio Units

Seniors SPECIAL Two courses

Book now! 03 342 7150

8PM

A & P duo SUNDAY 14th FEB, 2PM BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST

BRENDAN DUGAN FAMILY REUNION SHOW PAT, BRENDAN & Lil Sis ANNETTE (USA)

TICKETS $15 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

FRIDAY 19th FEB, 8PM

MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

BEEGEES/ROBBIE WILLIAMS Tribute Show TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

SUNDAY 28th FEB, 2.30PM NZ SINGER SONGWRITER

BRYCE WASTNEY

PERFORMS THE SONGS & STORY OF

CAT STEVENS 'WILD WORLD' with special guest

PRESALE TICKETS $15 / DOOR SALES $20

AWARD WINNING SINGER

SUZANNE PRENTICE

TICKETS $25 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

Hornby WMC 17 Carmen Rd • phone 349 9026 •

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

Soup/Roast or Roast/Dessert

NORM BLAND

SUNDAY 13th MAR, 2.30PM

Kids two course special $ from

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

JO'S KARAOKE

RYAN BEEHRE

Treat the Kids!

Accommodation?

FRIDAY 5th FEB, 7PM SATURDAY 6th FEB 4.30PM With such an extensive array of dishes already on offer at the Garden Buffet Restaurant in Marshland Rd, it's impressive to hear the restaurant is commemorating two special events this month by adding even more dishes to the buffet selection. Following the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year starts on Monday 8th February with 2016 being the Year of the Monkey. The Garden Restaurant celebrates the occasion by adding some authentic Chinese dishes added to the evening buffet selection. Every year Chinese from around the world everywhere celebrate the Chinese New Year. This is very similar to the Christmas celebration in the western cultures. Everyone travels home for this important family reunion event. During Chinese New Year gifts such as red packets (called 'Hong Bao') are normally given from the elders to the youngsters who have not yet married. The content is often money. This is similar to the presents exchanged at Christmas times. "The celebration starts with a sumptuous meal on the Chinese New Year's Eve. A lot of dishes are served at this family dinner. Eating auspicious foods is a key part of the celebration. Most of the dishes have homonyms (words that sound like other words) with meanings along the lines of good luck, abundance and prosperity," explains Margaret Wong, Garden Hotel manager. "At the Garden Buffet we are celebrating the Chinese New Year by including some traditional Chinese dishes on our dinner buffet from Saturday 6th February until Saturday 13th February.” Also approaching is VALENTINES DAY. Again, as well as the regular selection of fabulous dishes, the Garden Buffet Restaurant will be supplementing the regular dinner time buffet with some special Valentine's Day fare. The Garden Buffet Restaurant is located in the Garden Hotel, 110 Marshland Road. Bookings essential on 386 0088. www.gardenhotel.co.nz Follow us on facebook.

Lunch & Dinner

Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

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

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz

JOIN A CLUB BY THE SEA !

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WHAT’S ON

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

Midweek SPECIAL

$10 ROAST Available Tuesday, Wedsnesday, & Thursday

TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

Members Lucky Card Draw

PIERVIEW Restaurant Quality a la carte with a view!

TAB POD

NEW SUMMER MENU OUT NOW!

CLUB PICNIC

Bookings Recommended

Adrenaline Rush Extreme

Sunday 14 Feb 11am South Brighton Domain Beatty St Entrance (Rain Day 21st Feb)

Open FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY from 5.30pm

FRIDAY SPECIAL:

All Grills... $20! for a limited time

SUNDAY SPECIAL $25 3-Course Feast

SHUTTLE RUNNING Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat

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

LIVE MUSIC

mandi miller

Bookings Essential

PH 386 0088

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$20

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

Sports Bar, Carbine Bar, HOOFBEATS Open for breakfast, lunch & dinner

HAPPY HOUR 5PM - 7PM DAILY

All you can eat, 7 days

5.30PM FRIDAY 5th February

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99 kg

Fresh NZ Lamb Leg Roast

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Sweetcorn

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Tip Top Ice Cream 2L

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Sanitarium Weet-Bix 750g

Wattie’s Kernel/Cream Style Corn 410g/Beetroot 450g/ Flavoured Tomatoes 400g

$ 49 each

Tararua Butter 500g

WINE DEAL OF THE WEEK

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Asahi/Heineken/ Monteith’s Beer 12 x 330ml Bottles

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Doritos Corn Chips Party Bag 300g

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Whittaker’s Chocolate Blocks 250g

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