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Angry cyclist attacks motorist BY BARRY CLARKE An angry cyclist attacked a motorist in Fendalton – and now police are trying to find him. The victim, aged 56, was punched several times in the head after words were exchanged on Glandovey Rd, near the railway crossing between Heaton St and Idris Rd. Police were called but the cyclist, a large man in his 30s or 40s, wearing lycra pants and a plain blue training shirt, had disappeared. The victim told the Nor’West News the cyclist went berserk. The cyclist had cut across him as he was driving, forcing him to swerve. The cyclist then punched his car. “I pulled over and said: ‘You clown, what do you think you’re doing?’ “He dropped his bike and ran at me, swearing and carrying on,” he said. The motorist, who declined to

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Two bus stops outside Burnside High School could be moved by the end of the year “before someone gets knocked down and killed”. The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board on Monday fast-tracked the decision to move the Greers Rd bus stops to outside Jellie Park, in a bid to tackle urgent safety issues caused by their position outside and opposite the school. The decision will now come before the city council. City councillor Raf Manji said he was fairly confident the decision to move the stops would pass. “We would prefer to do it now, before someone gets knocked down and killed,” he said. In February, two year 9 Burnside High School students were hit by a car while walking along the footpath outside the school. The bus stop shift would give

more space for buses to park, increasing visibility for pedestrians and cars. Currently, people were crossing the road dangerously because they could not see oncoming vehicles when buses were parked outside the school. The board also requested that city council staff investigate a signalised crossing near the boundary of Jellie Park and Cottesmore Close. Community board deputy chairman David Cartwright said with the current set-up, a fatal accident “wasn’t a case of if, but when”. “Those two girls getting knocked down really did highlight it for everyone,” he said. “It was very lucky those girls weren’t killed, we’ve got to put this up the front of the agenda.” He said the stops could be moved by the end of this year. Following the accident, Sergeant Nigel Price was tasked with assessing the road outside the school and

found it to be “chaotic”. “We have had accidents there in the past and I don’t want to see them repeated,” he said. Sergeant Price’s recommendations included moving the bus stops north toward Jellie Park and installing a “proper crossing” to let students from both Burnside High School and the opposite Christ The King School get from the bus to the school gate safely. “The sooner we act, the sooner we fix the problem and the sooner the chance is lowered of someone being hit or killed, it’s simple mathematics,” he said. Last Monday, Burnside High School representatives presented a letter and deputation to the community board signed by deputy chairman of the school’s board of trustees, Charles Breurkes, deputy principal Tim Grocott and Christ The King School principal Mike Bonisch. The letter asked for the board’s support in urgently

moving the bus stops and installing a signalised crossing. “The problem with the bus stops where they currently are is they block traffic,” Mr Grocott told the Nor’West News. “When the kids are exiting the bus, they are just walking straight across the road, lots of kids just streaming across the road, not on a pedestrian crossing.” The letter addressed problems of pedestrians and vehicles having limited visibility at the site, creating dangerous risk when crossing the road at peak times. Mr Grocott said the issue was made worse by increased traffic on Greers Rd since the earthquake. “The amount of businesses and things that have moved to the north west of Christchurch has added to the traffic. It’s considered a secondary route but is used as a main arterial route,” he said of the road. “There is a sense of urgency before there are any tragedies.”

Angry cyclist attacks motorist •From page 1 The cyclist then got on his bike and rode off. The motorist pursued him, but the cyclist managed to evade him

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Flood group leader eyes community role BY FIONA THOMAS AND HALEY JONES

The woman who took John Key to task over Christchurch’s flooding is standing for her community board. Jo Byrne set up the Flockton Cluster residents group in June last year to tackle postearthquake flooding issues in the area around her Carrick St home. This week she was announced as one of three candidates running to fill the spot left empty by the departure of deputychairwoman Gemma Maslin on the Shirley-Papanui Community Board. The other candidates are Lynda Goodrick and Emma Rawson. Ms Goodrick is currently the agency manager for the Belfast Community Network, an organisation she’s been involved in since 2001. She has also been part of many governance groups, including the board of trustees at Papanui Primary School. She said she was excited for the elections, as she felt she had a lot to offer the community and had a good understanding of Government processes. Miss Rawson is a self-employed public health consultant, who previously spent two

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A second round of school pool repairs will see the Ministry of Education repair pools at 15 more Canterbury schools by next year. The Government announced last week that the pools, would be repaired as part of a $1.137 billion investment over 10 years in education renewal in greater Christchurch. Pools at Northcote School, Harewood School, Roydvale School, St Albans School and Waimairi School were all named on the list set for repairs by the next school year.

KidsFest fudge making STEPPING UP: Carrick St resident Jo Byrne is running for the Shirley-Papanui Community Board. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

years working in community public health at the Canterbury District Health Board. She said she decided to run for the position on the board as she wanted to provide a voice between the community and the city council and be an advocate for issues in the area. Ms Byrne said she was running to “put my money where my mouth is”. “I’d like to do something and make a difference in Christchurch. There’s a lot of people who complain and don’t put their hand up,” she said. Ms Byrne featured on Campbell Live earlier this year, confronting the Prime Minister about the flooding problems of the city. She said if she was elected, she would be happy to take a

back seat in the Flockton Cluster group to avoid a conflict of interest. “This isn’t really about Flockton, from Flockton’s perspective we have gained enough momentum that the flooding issues will be solved,” she said. When asked if the move was a lead in to more serious politics, like the city council, Ms Byrne said no. Voting papers will be sent to enrolled Shirley-Papanui residents from August 7 to 12. Votes must be returned in the FreePost envelope provided by noon on Friday, August 29 with preliminary results declared that afternoon. Special voting facilities will be available at Papanui Service Centre at the corner of Langdons Rd and Restell St.

Kids will have the chance to make their own fudge these school holidays as part of the TV2 KidsFest. The Fudge Cottage, in Bishopdale Mall, opened its doors on Saturday for Fudge Spectacular, a chance to design and create a “fudge spectacular”. The courses run until July 18 and cost $15 per child, no caregivers. Kidsfest will run 240 different events across the city from July 5 to 19. More information and times can be found at www.kidsfest.co.nz.

The poles would be funded and installed by Mainland Football Association which will be responsible for gaining building and resource consents for them. The lights may operate only until 9pm on training nights and 9.30pm on one permitted game night per week. The approval will lapse if the poles are not completed within two years.

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Consultation opened last week on the city council Draft Psychoactive Products Retail Locations Policy, which deals with where legal high shops are allowed to open. Plans for the policy were announced in April, but were delayed until after national policies on psychoactive substances went through Parliament in May. Consultation will close on August 4, with the policy expected to be put in place in October.

Lighting replacement

The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board last week resolved to support the application by Burnside Rugby Football Club Incorporated to remove and replace eight lighting poles with lamps at Burnside Park. The lights will be replaced at the expense of the football club. They will be operated on a maximum of four nights over any weekday period and not after 9pm. The poles will be painted flax green. The community board also resolved to support the installation of six lighting poles at Avonhead Park.

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Writing books result of starting Ten years ago Rosie Belton suffered a traumatic brain injury which pulled the curtains on her theatre career. But the Governors Bay resident has sprung back, with a new writing career and an appreciation of the little things in life. She speaks to Emma-Jane McLennan Rosie, tell me about your book, Wild Blackberries. How is that going? Well it’s still on the top 20 list for New Zealand. It’s going much better than I expected, it’s only been out for eight weeks or something. Margaret Mahy wrote the foreword for me, she was a great friend and encourager. She loved the book when it was being written, I wish I could show it to her now. It covers my travels since I was four-years-old, across 22 countries and also a lot about life in the harbour. There are lots of diary entries, and of course recipes. Wow, 22 countries, that is a lot of travel! Where are some of your favourite places to go? Yes, I’ve travelled a lot, for both mine and my husband’s work. I love the harbour, but my other great love is France. Another two really special places I’ve been to are Antanarivo in Madagascar, and Tromso in northern Norway. When I went to Madagascar my grandchildren could only think of the film! (Laughing) I was the guest of one of the ministers of parliament there because of my work, so I was treated to a very privileged

visit. One of the highlights was a trip to the forest, it was just full of lemurs. It was also interesting because Russia had taken over the country, so all of the place names and children’s names were Russian. And the people were all very poor, but very happy. Then there was Tromso, a little town in northern Norway, almost as far north as you can get before the North Pole. I was there for a theatre conference as I was the New Zealand representative for young people’s theatre. It was an especially interesting place. I went in mid-summer but there was still snow in patches, and the trees were all getting ready to unfurl. And of course it was light 24 hours a day. You could actually see the sun going around, which was really weird. People don’t sleep much there, they were playing up on the hills. Of course there are 52 days of total light and 52 of total

dark a year. I always wrote a lot while I was travelling, diary entries and the like. Some of those were used in Wild Blackberries. It sounds wonderful! Was that your first book? No, my first book was called Just a Bang on the Head. That was about when my life changed. I started writing after a brain injury which required surgery. I couldn’t drive for five years and I had to completely start over. Tell me a little more about your brain injury – how did that happen? Well, I fell over at a wedding and hit my head. I had to have two surgeries just for survival. My recovery was very slow, and I am so fortunate to be as good as I am. I think I am so lucky to live in such a lovely environment, it was so important to my recovery. How did your injury affect your life? I can’t go back into the film industry because of the pace of it. It really just slowed me up, like when I was in hospital I had a bunch of tulips by my bed. They used to open and close with the sunshine, and I would just watch them for hours. I was always so busy, I never would have done that. Because I couldn’t do my usual job, I started writing for therapy. Then when the first book was well received I kept going. The only thing I have been able to continue is a series of classes I run for fifth-year doctors. I get them in the last three months

DELICIOUS: Rosie Belton with some of the delights from her book, Wild Blackberries.

of their study, and teach them how to work with patients. But I don’t like to focus on the injury – it’s about remoulding my life. My new book was because I wanted to do

something really hopeful. How old are you now? I’m 64, I was 54 when my life changed. I would never have written my books if it weren’t for that.

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a new life What are some of your other hobbies? I have a big garden and I love my garden. It has perennials and natives, even an orchard. In past times it was open to the public for garden tours, one was to fund raise for the Governors Bay jetty and the other for the Cathedral. Both are ruined now. It has been really tough since the earthquakes, and I’m writing another book about that. I’m just finishing it up now. I know there has been such a glut of earthquake books but this is a real diary – I have kept record for three and a half years. How did the earthquakes affect you? They really taught me to make every day as rich as possible and look after your family and friends through major disasters. After the earthquakes all of my children and their partners were here for the first time in 20 years, but when we had to move out of our house we didn’t have room for them all. One of them went up north. We were very lucky that no one died but we’ve sort of lost contact, which is sad. My two sons and their partners are still in Christchurch. That is sad! Tell me about your family. Yes, I have three adult children and six grandchildren and my husband – who is the same husband [I have always had].(Laughing). I’m enormously happy about having grandchildren. I have two here, and I try to go north as much as possible to see the

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KEEN GARDENER: Rosie Belton in the garden at her home, Ribbonwood. others. They are between the ages of almost eight and 18. It’s lovely seeing them enjoy reading and writing, acting and cooking. The continuity of a family is wonderful. What is your next plan? I have many things buzzing around in my head, but it has been hard to work away from home. I think it will be another non-fiction book as that comes naturally to me. I’m an observer, I always observe people and environments. The way my life has been, the threads all match up. Writing a play is not much different to writing a book. I think the theatre influenced my writing. I still mourn the loss of that – I used to take young people to France and Australia for theatre trips

and I miss that. Are you still able to keep in touch with them at all? One of the wonderful things is seeing people I have taught in the media. There are young people I taught reading the news and it’s just wonderful. They’re mostly in their 30s or 40s now. I’m very, very proud of them and they keep in touch with me. That’s good, would you tell me what it is like where you live? I’m in a sweet little bach right now, while my house (in Governors Bay) is being repaired. I have a gorgeous view at the bach looking straight down to Lyttelton, but I don’t have all of my stuff here. I miss Ribbonwood – our home– it has been a source of inspiration for much of my writing.

Cycle and pedestrian safety concerns are being targeted with a new shared path in Harewood. A shared pedestrian and cycle path will run along the side of Wooldridge Rd from Harewood Rd to Wairakei Rd, and is planned to run through portions of Nunweek Park. Approval was given for the path by the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board last week with $227,000 of Three Year Plan funds allocated for the project. Board deputy chairman David Cartwright said the path was a “key project” for the ward. He said cycle safety in the area had become a concern with increased traffic and the board wanted to act. “That’s again the byproduct of having our own budget versus the council budget,” he said. “We can focus to solve issues in our own ward. It’s a key project in our own ward that we can continue to develop.” Keith Turner from Spokes Canterbury attended the meeting and raised concerns about the path’s lack of connection with other cycle tracks in the area. He told the community board there was need for a more cohesive plan to make a safe and viable route for cyclists moving from east to west. Mr Cartwright agreed the cycle

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network was “a jigsaw puzzle and we are missing a few pieces at either end,” but said the community board would also work on other cycle safety initiatives. As part of the Annual Plan, the city council last month committed to having a detailed cycle network in place for Christchurch in 2018. “There is a clear need and public support for safe options for cyclists in our city,” said city councillor Phil Clearwater when the plan was announced. “The major cycleways network will ensure cycling is a safe transport choice for residents and visitors. This supports the objectives set out in the Christchurch Transport Strategic Plan to provide alternatives to private vehicles and will help reduce congestion.” Mr Cartwright said until then, the community board would work on its own cycle-awareness projects. “We could start to identify some areas and put our own funding away to increase the awareness of cycling and safety for cyclists in the area,” he said. “Cycling is not as safe as it could be so what we can do, we should just get out there and do it.” Mr Cartwright said with good cycle paths and money spent on awareness “everybody wins”. “I’m always very happy when we can improve the safety of cyclists, I being one them.”

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Students from Burnside High School and Rangi Ruru Girls’ School are set to be major contenders in the New Zealand Community Trust Chamber Music Contest’s semi-finals next month. Kalim and Vaha ensemble from Burnside High School and ensembles Trio Emporte and Eklamore from Rangi Ruru Girls’ School are among the 12 semi-finalists, with a student from Burnside High School competing in the Auckland ensemble L’arc en cidl. Isaac Shatford from St Andrew’s College took out the senior composition section with his string quartet Frost and Fire. Adjudicator Philip Norman praised Isaac’s composition and said it was “a mature piece of writing – elegant, expressive, and musical. “It is the work of someone who has the techinical facility to say it.” The groups will be up against eight others from around the country, including four from Auckland, and one from Wellington, Hamilton and Whangarei. The semi-finals will be held on August 1, with the national finals on August 2. Both competitions will be at the Charles Luney Auditorium at St Margaret’s College. Each member of the winning group will receive the James Wallace Arts Trust Prize of $1000.

Bishopdale School pupils were dancing like stars last Wednesday night. A group of 24 pupils took part in the Dancing Like the Stars show at the Aurora Centre at Burnside High School. Pupils were taught a fast-paced routine by dance instructor Sandy Grey and school principal Sue Fisher. The group practised three days a week for the past nine weeks to prepare.

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Swim towards the light A surreal world of deep caves A surreal world of deep caves onon aa Fijian island Fijian island enthrals Peter de GraafPeter enthrals DROWNING. Confined spaces. Within minutes everyone in the de Graaf Darkness. Swimming under obstructions, unsure where — or whether — you’ll emerge. A visit to Sawa-i-Lau Caves pushes several basic fear buttons. I’m okay with darkness and tight spaces, but the mere thought of swimming underwater from one cave to another is enough to trigger a cold sweat. So it was with some trepidation that I boarded a dinghy bound for the caves, hidden within a small, rocky island in the north of Fiji’s Yasawa Islands. Thirteen of us piled into a 5m aluminium dinghy equipped with six lifejackets. It turned out the boat trip was half the adventure. “They told me only four people were coming,” our driver grumbled as he coaxed the outboard into life and rearranged the passengers. We followed a string of islands, their grassy spines broken by towers of solid lava, and skirted a series of shallow reefs. I wondered why our driver was chugging along so slowly until another boat crunched to a halt on a reef. Once we hit open water our driver found the throttle. He also found a swell.

front of the dinghy was soaked. ROWNING. Someone at the rear of the boat Confined spaces. kindly handed me a Darkness. dive mask so Swimming under I could see vaguely through the obstructions, spray. unsure where — or whether What I saw was an island that — you’ll emerge. visit to Sawa-i-Lau wasn’t like the Aothers. pushes several basic The rest ofCaves thebuttons. Yasawas are rollfear I’m okay with darkness ing, grass-covered and volcanic; andatight spaces, butoddity, the mere Sawa-i-Lau is limestone thought of swimming bare, black and slightly ominous, underwater from one cave to anothersharply is enoughfrom to trigger with cliffs rising thea cold sweat. sea. So it was with some trepidation that I boardedon a We were delivered dripping dinghy bound forinevitable the caves, to a beach and, after the hidden within a small, rocky safety briefing, pointed in ofthe island in the north Fiji’s Islands.staircase direction of Yasawa a concrete Thirteen of us piled into a snaking around the rocks to a 5m aluminium dinghy withof sixthe lifejackets. door set intoequipped the side island. It turned out the boat trip Once my eyes adjusted to thewas half the adventure. dim light I saw“They another of told meflight only four people were our steps descending intocoming,” a watery driver grumbled as he coaxed cave. the outboard into life and reLeaving everything my togs arranged the but passengers. We followed a string of a and mask behind I jumped into islands, their grassy spines surreal world. broken by towers of solid and Sawa-i-Lau skirted a series of The waterlava, inside shallow reefs. Caves is constantly replenished by I wondered why our driver unseen passages to thealong sea.soThe was chugging slowly until another roof soars 15m above boat the crunched water to a halt on a reef. like a cathedralOnce vault —open onewater limewe hit oureven driverlooks found the throttle. stone outcrop like a also found a swell. pulpit — andHelight filters through Within minutes everyone an opening in thefront roof, framing a in the of the dinghy was soaked. of sky. tree-lined square

Someone at the rear of the boat kindly handed me a dive mask so I could see vaguely through the spray. What I saw was an island that wasn’t like the others. The rest of the Yasawas are rolling, grass-covered and volcanic; Sawa-i-Lau is a limestone oddity, bare, black and slightly ominous, with cliffs rising sharply from the sea. We were delivered dripping on to a beach and, after the inevitable safety briefing, pointed in the direction of a concrete staircase snaking around the rocks to a door set into the side of the island. Once my eyes adjusted to the dim light I saw another flight of steps descending into a watery cave. Leaving everything but my togs and mask behind I jumped into a surreal world. The water inside Sawa-iLau Caves is constantly replenished by unseen passages to the sea. The roof soars 15m above the water like a cathedral vault — one

MAGICAL: Sunlight filters into Fiji’s Sawa-i-Lau Caves. The real buzz, however, comes I contemplated quietly sneaking from visiting the next cavern. The back to the boat. But how would catch is that it’s connected to the I answer the inevitable questions first only by an underwater pasabout the caves? And would I resage. proach myself forever for being a How would I know I wasn’t chicken? Luckily, a guide had staCave of legends going to bump into someone tioned himself at the entrance to squeezing through the with other way? Sawa-i-Lau Caves are riddled legends. One the passage. He was friendly, as all How would when to his beloved Fijians seem to be, but probably tells the story ofIaknow young chief who hid in the caveAnd after her family threatened marry unsympathetic to a grown man’s surface? how could I betosure her off to a rival chief. He would swim into the there really was air on the other hidden cavern each day with food for her, until theywhimperings. He told me to swim could escape together to the safety of another towards the light — straining my side? island. Another legend claims the caves are home to a 10-headed ancient Fijian god known as Ulutini. A more modern tale, the 1980 movie The Blue Lagoon starring Brooke Shields, was partly filmed inside the caves.

MAGICAL: Sunlight filters into the first cave through an opening in its cathedral-like ceiling (above); The cave is reached via a flight of steps and a door set into the side of the island (right). PHOTOS/PETER DE GRAAF

limestone outcrop even looks like a pulpit — and light filters through an opening in the roof, framing a tree-lined square of sky. The real buzz, however, comes from visiting the next cavern. The catch is that it’s connected to the first only by an underwater passage. How would I know I wasn’t going to bump into someone squeezing through the other way? How would I know when to surface? And how could I be sure there really was air on the other side? The waiver I’d been ordered to sign didn’t make me feel any better. It detailed several unpleasant ways of dying or being maimed, and made it clear I’d forfeited all rights to legal recompense.

I contemplated quietly sneaking back to the boat. But how would I answer the inevitable questions about the caves? And would I reproach myself forever for being a chicken? Luckily, a guide had stationed himself at the entrance to the passage. He was friendly, as all Fijians seem to be, but probably unsympathetic to a grown man’s whimperings. He told me to swim towards the light — straining my eyes I could see a feeble glow which looked to be several miles away — and asked if I was ready. “Yes,” I said, meaning “No.” Without further ceremony he placed a firm hand on the

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eyes I could see a feeble glow which looked to be several miles away — and asked if I was ready. “Yes,” I said, meaning “No.” Without further ceremony Getting there he placed a firm hand on the top of my Sawa-i-Lau are in head and Caves pushed me underwater. the island of the sameup moments later When I popped name in the north of the another handangrasped Yasawa Islands, arc of the top of 20 or so sparsely my head to stop me hitting the populated islands roof of a of low northwest Vitipassage. Levu, Fiji’s mainaisland. After few strokes I was in Most resorts in another cave. the area offer trips to the Thisasone entirely dark but caves, doeswas a local company Joe’s from thecalled occasional torch beam I Water Taxi. The half-day could see the chamber was almost trip costs roughly F$60 as large with as the last but with a ($37.60), F$10 going tolower the island’s much ceiling. customary owners. ItSome wasoperators an extraordinary feelinclude the owner’s fee in ing to float in darkness inside an the trip price, while island, cut off from the outside others require it to be world. paid on landing. mask for IBring wasawondering how fresh swimming into the air entered the cave when I saw second cavern. A snorkel not essential. aisfaint glimmer in the distance. Accommodation Swimming it I found options includetowards the aFijian-owned passage leading Coralviewto a beautiful Island Resort third cave, on litTavewa by a narrow shaft Island, a 40-minute boat through the limestone to the top trip from the cave. Prices range F$42 a night of thefrom island. for a dorm bed to F$130 I could have stayed for hours for a two-bed bure or but theperboat was F$162 person for awaiting. I was, as beachfront usual, last.bure. A slightly concerned Coralview is served by guide came looking, making sure a daily catamaran from Denarau. See INadi’s was Port okay. www.fiji.travel for more I was more than okay, I told information. him. It turned out swimming through the underwater passage was no big deal. Next time I won’t be quite so chicken.

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top of my head and pushed me underwater. When I popped up moments later another hand grasped the top of my head to stop me hitting the roof of a low passage. After a few strokes I was in another cave. This one was entirely dark but from the occasional torch beam I could see the chamber was almost as large as the last but with a much lower ceiling. It was an extraordinary feeling to float in darkness inside an island, cut off from the outside world. I was wondering how fresh air entered the cave when I saw a faint glimmer in the distance. Swimming towards it I found a passage leading to a beautiful third

cave, lit by a narrow shaft through the limestone to the top of the island. I could have stayed for hours but the boat was waiting. I was, as usual, last. A slightly concerned guide came looking, making sure I was okay. I was more than okay, I told him. It turned out swimming through the underwater passage was no big deal. It’s easily done by anyone who can hold their breath for a few seconds and swim a few strokes underwater. Next time I won’t be quite so chicken. ■ Peter de Graaf visited Sawa-i-Lau Caves with help from Tourism Fiji and Coralview Resort

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1 tsp Harissa paste 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp Sea salt ¼ cup Olive oil DIRECTIONS Place rice in a saucepan with 2 cups of lightly salted water. Bring to the boil, immediately cover and reduce heat to as low as possible and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is cooked. Alternatively, cook rice according to packet instructions. Turn rice out onto a shallow dish to cool. Meanwhile, heat a griddle or barbecue grill, toss courgettes, boil, add the asparagus. Cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes. Drain in a sink with cold running water and ice if you have it. Remove from the water when cool and drain and place on a serving plate. Combine the parmigiano and mayonnaise and pour over the asparagus. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.

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Flooding work approved Flooding work worth $1.5 million was approved last week for the flood-hit Waimakariri. The Waimakariri District Council last Tuesday approved $1.5million of unbudgeted work towards resolution of the widespread flooding issues in the district following extreme rainfall on June 9 and 10. The WDC said its newly established flood team faced a “substantial undertaking”, assessing flood damage from the heavy rain earlier in June, consulting with the communities of those areas worst affected, creating short, medium and long term resolutions and dealing with over 400 separate service requests lodged with the WDC since the floods. The flood team, is made up of district council engineering staff and external specialists specifically seconded for the undertaking, and will be managed by a reference group of district councillors and senior staff. The flood response reference group includes Deputy Mayor Kevin Felstead, who holds the drainage portfolio, district councillor Peter Farrant who holds the utilities portfolio and has a civil engineering background, manager utilities and roading Gerard Cleary, three waters manager Kalley Simpson and project delivery manager Gary Boot. The flood team is tasked with immediate and longer term responses to the flooding issues,

FAST FLOW: A swollen Waimakariri river viewed from the old Waimakariri bridge. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN involving the collation of service requests, staff and community observations and a review of previous investigations. These are being used to group similar problems in geographical areas and prepare a list of projects for prioritised investigation. The response has been organised into four separate phases – initial response, immediate solutions, longer term responses and a review of current WDC systems to improve any weaknesses. Several high priority projects have already been identified, including West Kaiapoi from Otaki St through to Island Rd, Brace-

bridge Cres and Feldwick Drive in Kaiapoi, Clear View Lane and surrounding roads in Mandalea, West Rangiora, sewer issues and groundwater resurgence flooding in Mandeville and Dockey Creek which affected the Fernside and Mairaki area. Further investigation will also be carried out on other potential projects including Max Wallace Drive, Kowhai Ave, Greens Rd and Te Puuapatuki Rd. WDC said there were also a large number of property specific flooding issues, some of which would occasion individual resolutions if resolving the problem could not

be achieved by the wider drainage network approach for the community. WDC staff would continue a series of community meetings and held one on July 3 at the Kaiapoi Golf Club. A meeting will be held on July 8 at the Gateway New Life Church in Rangiora for those in areas southwest of Rangiora and the final meeting would be held on July 15 at the Baptist Church in Rangiora. Staff were also holding a general flooding information drop-in session at the WDC council chambers in High Street, Rangiora, from 3-7pm on Wednesday July 16.

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Kaiapoi town centre meeting Waimakariri District Council is holding an update evening on July 10 on the latest progress and plans for the Kaiapoi town centre. Update evenings have been held annually since 2012, and have been well attended by the local community and business owners. WDC staff will present update information on topics including the plans for the Kaiapoi Wharf and the riverbanks, Kaiapoi Library development progress, the status and development activity of commercial and residential areas and the Land Use Recovery Plan. Enterprise North Canterbury staff will also provide an update on business support and promotion initiatives. WDC senior policy analyst Heike Lulay said the update evening would portray the high levels of developmental activity in Kaiapoi. ”With a combination of council projects and private redevelopment plans, Kaiapoi town centre will see even more exciting changes in the near future. This event provides a great opportunity to come along and hear about how the town centre is progressing and what is planned,” she said. The update evening will run from 5.30pm to 7.15pm at the Kaiapoi Golf Club, 373 Williams St, Kaiapoi. Refreshments will be available from 5 pm and no registrations are required.

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Labour promises to invest in Canty health Labour last week promised to invest in Canterbury’s health system to help people dealing with the ongoing health impacts of the earthquakes and their aftermath. Speaking outside Rangiora Hospital last week, Labour’s health spokeswoman Annette King and Member of Parliament Clayton Cosgrove announced Labour’s health policy for the region. “Nearly four years on and people in Canterbury are still struggling with the after effects of the quakes,” Ms King said. “We are hearing reports of increasing numbers of young people being on suicide watch and mental health providers struggling to cope with the extra demand. “That is why Labour is promising to invest $1 million in local non-government mental health services and double the number of nurses working in the Canterbury District Health Board schools-based mental health team,” she said. “Labour is also committing to investing $12.5 million for new health hubs in Rangiora and Akaroa, something the DHB has been left to pay for out of baseline funding despite extra and on-going costs following the earthquakes. “We will also ensure that after hours GP services are available. “The people of Canterbury want to get on with their lives. Having access to the health services they need is an essential part of that.”

Jackson’s Rd bridge likely to cost $165,000 Flood damage to the Jackson’s Rd bridge in Ohoka has rendered it beyond repair. The bridge, which has been out of action since June 10, was assessed for damage last month and it was discovered that the abutments to the bridge suffered flood damage meaning a new bridge will need to be built. The New Zealand Transport Agency last month approved emergency funding for the new bridge. Design work has been approved and contractors organised to get the rebuild work underway immediately. Engineers estimate it will take about one month to complete the rebuild of the bridge. The $165,000 bill will be 50 per cent funded by NZTA. For students at Ohoka School, the pedestrian bridge is still in operation.

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Bosses pull plug on burnout Bosses pull plug on burnout

Technology Technology that enables contact any time and that enables any place is driving employeescontact to distraction any time and AS SMARTPHONES and portable outside the office, can any be a valuable devices increasingly dominate our companyplace tool as is it offers flexibility, driving working lives, moves are afoot in says BAuA expert Frank BrenscFrance and Germany to prevent heidt. employees to the little electronic miracle workLeaving the office early to pick distraction ers from encroaching on people’s private lives as well. For several years now, some of Germany’s biggest companies have started waking up to the counterproductive effects of expecting executives to be reachable around the clock. “Burnout” has become a buzzword in recent years as an explosion in the number of work related psychological illnesses has forced companies to rethink the demands they make on employees. The last few years have seen firms such as Volkswagen install virtual dams to prevent the seemingly unstoppable deluge of work-related emails from reaching stressed employees at home. “The more work encroaches on people’s private lives, the more employees are likely to suffer from stress, burnout and an inability to switch off,” the national institute for occupational safety and health, BAuA, said in a report. Teleworking, or using IT or telecommunications to replace work-related travel or enable work

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up children from school, and then S SMARTPHONES finishing work atand home may suit portable devices increasingly some working parents. But if it bringsdominate with itour a permaworking lives, moves nent increase are afootin inworkload France and and Germany to prevent thesome little extra hours, “it can make electronic miracle workers from employees ill,” Brenscheidt says. encroaching on people’s private as well. indicate that BAuAlives statistics For several years now, some the number of sickbiggest days companies taken as of Germany’s have started waking upproblems to the a result of psychological counterproductive effects of increased more than 40 per expecting executives to be cent around the clock. betweenreachable 2008 and 2011. “Burnout” has become Volkswagen, at the behesta of the buzzword in recent years as an mighty metalworkers’ union IG explosion in the number of workrelated psychological illnesses Metall, has prescribed a daily rest has forced companies to rethink period from work-related emails. the demands they make on SWITCH OFF: Employers to avoid using work SWITCH OFF: Employers are encouragingare staff encouraging to avoid using workstaff electronics at home. employees. Its servers no longer forward electronics at home. The last few years have seen emails tofirms employees’ phones besuch as Volkswagen Since the beginning of this their phones and portable "The work install virtual more than 30,000 “But that devices at the office door. But tween 6.15pm anddams 7am.to prevent rigidmore rules to negate theyear, advantages presupposes a certhe seemingly unstoppable employees can, in consultation Bernard Salengro, a member of Originally aimed at about encroaches on of worker flexibility, ” says Jochen tain degree of trust and dialogue deluge of work-related emails with their bosses, carry out the white-collar union CFE-CGC, 1000 white-collar the people’s from reachingemployees, stressed tasks offsite and outside normal workers was sceptical to “whether, Frey, a spokesman hubetween and as their bosses,or” private for BMW’s employees at home. working hours. how strictly it will be applied”. measure has since been widened to man resources department. Frey says. “The more work encroaches For example, an hour spent For IG Metall, Europe’s lives,Since thethe more cover about 5000private staff lives, members— beginning of this year, on people’s the answering an email request biggest union, some ofmaker the Lastcan Christmas, Daimler, areworkforce likely to count ascan, an hour’s overtime. measures do not go far enough out of a more totalemployees domestic more than 30,000 of Mercedes-Benz cars, launched employees are employees suffer from stress, burnout and “But that presupposes a and it argues that enforceable of 255,000. in consultation with their bosses, anand “absencelegislation assistant” to delete an inability to switch off,” the certain degree of trust is required. to suffer." national institute for has a dif- likely dialogue between workers and “With the increase in the use Rival car maker BMW carry out tasks offsite and outside emails arriving while employees occupational safety and health, their bosses,” Frey says. of electronic devices by ferent approach. normal working hours. are on holiday. The sender of BAuA, said in a report. Last Christmas, Daimler, employees, regulation is the IT or the mighty union Mercedes-Benz cars, needed,” says union official “We are Teleworking, aware thatorausing boundary Formetalworkers’ example, an hourmaker spentof anemail is alerted to the employee’s to replace Metall, has prescribed a daily launched an “absence assistant” Christiane Benner. IG Metall is needs totelecommunications be drawn between work IG swering email request can count absence invitedthe to issue contact a work-related travel or enable rest period froman work-related to delete emails arriving while anddiscussing with the and private But don’t want worklife. outside thewe office, can be a emails. no overtime. longer as Its anservers hour’s employees are on holiday. German labour ministry, which colleague instead.

valuable company tool as it offers flexibility, says BAuA expert Frank Brenscheidt. Leaving the office early to pick up children from school, and then finishing work at home may suit some working parents. But if it brings with it a permanent increase in workload and extra hours, “it can make some employees ill,” Brenscheidt says. BAuA statistics indicate that the number of sick days taken as a result of psychological problems increased more than 40 per cent between 2008 and 2011. Volkswagen, at the behest of

forward emails to employees’ phones between 6.15pm and 7am. Originally aimed at about 1000 white-collar employees, the measure has since been widened to cover about 5000 staff members — out of a total domestic workforce of 255,000. Rival car maker BMW has a different approach. “We are aware that a boundary needs to be drawn between work and private life. But we don’t want rigid rules to negate the advantages of worker flexibility,” says Jochen Frey, a spokesman for BMW’s human resources department.

The sender of the email is alerted to the employee’s absence and invited to contact a colleague instead. In 2010, the management of Deutsche Telekom decided that employees were no longer expected to be reachable around the clock and France Telecom adopted a similar initiative. France recently introduced a “right to unplug” for workers in the technology and consultancy sectors, where there are often no set working hours. The law, which sparked a lot of bemused coverage in the Anglo-Saxon media, effectively obliges workers to switch off

itself introduced guidelines banning its employees from being contacted in their free time unless justified by exceptional circumstances. In Sweden there is scepticism that a law obliging employees to “unplug” their work-related devices is the way forward. Martin Wastfelt of the Unionen, Sweden’s largest white-collar trade union, calls for more pragmatism. “It’s more effective to appeal to reason and explain to companies that it is in their interests to safeguard the health of their employees,” he says.

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SOCIAL LIFE

TV crazes now permeate all media By Alison King Whether you have read the books or watched the TV series you would be hard pressed not to have heard of Game of Thrones, especially if you are on social media. The popular adaptation of the George RR Martin books came to the end of Season 4. There were the usual spoiler alerts as our friends in the United States were the first to view, and like the ubiquitous Fifa World Cup Mexican wave, social media users around the world followed.

It’s not just the finale that spurs on these posts. Social networks have been filling up with their own take on the Game of Thrones throughout this season — and previous. Pinterest emailed me with a humorous take on the programme with links to Game of Thrones memes and on Buzzfeed there’s a post titled “33 jokes only fans will understand”. My particular favourite on this was number 6, the pains of having a crush on a bad boy: “On a scale of one to Sansa Stark, how much do you regret your

Tweens more net savvy In 2010, thethan management of Deutsche Telekom decided that parents employees were no longer ex-

childhood crush?” I’m sure no one’s first crush could rival Joffrey in the cruelty stakes. There’s also the constant issue of the different reactions of those who have read the books and those who haven’t, with the former often berating the production crew for changing things. My favourite Game of Thrones social media trend this week was the warrior name generator courtesy of Zimbio. Last week’s generator quiz was all about which country should you live in, but this one had a

more creative outcome (just because I said I liked exploring cities on foot does not mean I should live in India). Key in your first and last name and your weapon of choice and you end up with something like Alison “The Vulgarian” King, Obstructer of Summer, rides for House Tully. Of course, now the series is over, newsfeeds are full of memes demonstrating how long fans will have to wait for the next season. Until then I think I might re-read the books — it will take me that long.

They may have a lot left to learn clocktheand France Telecom adopted about real world, but pre-teens already knowinitiative. more than people a similar twice their age about cyberspace. France recently introduced a Most Kiwi parents believe their kids knowto more about thefor internet “right unplug” workers in than them by age 12, a global the technology andhas consultancy AVG Technologies survey found. sectors, where there are often no survey of children found setThe working hours. parents weren’t too concerned about thelaw, threatwhich of internet risks to a lot of The sparked their children, with strangerbemused in the Anglodanger, healthcoverage and road safety given greater weight. Parents are obliges Saxon media, effectively as worried their kids aren’toff their phones workers to switch spending enough time outdoors and devices at the office as theyportable are about them accessing inappropriate material. Salengro, a door. But Bernard Kiwi parents are more likely to member ofpartner’s the white-collar union snoop on their online activity than trackwas theirsceptical child’s CFE-CGC, as to virtual movements. “whether, howdidn’t strictly But though or parents rank it will be the dangers of the internet as their applied”. main concern, children were less For IG Metall, Europe’s biggest sure. A third some of children the union, ofthought the measures do internet was unsafe, another third not go far enough and it argues thought it was safe, and the final group know. that didn’t enforceable legislation is Most children used the internet required. to play games, and half said they watched funny things on theisweb. In Sweden there scepticism But although those may sound that a law obliging employees to fairly inoffensive, 76 per cent of “unplug” deNew Zealandtheir parentswork-related felt the internet hadthe encouraged a vices is way forward. conversation on adult themes with their kids at anWastfelt earlier age.of the Unionen, Martin Indeed, most kids will have had Sweden’s largest white-collar trade a birds-and-the-bees chat by age union, calls half forofmore 10 — but almost parentspragmatism. said“It’s they’d never effective had a talk about more to appeal to adult topics with their own reason and explain to companies parents. In March thistheir year, 600 parents to safethat it is in interests and 250 children aged 5 to 10 guard health of their from Newthe Zealand took part in the employonline along with ees,” survey he says.

participants from other countries.

What parents and kids think of the web ■ 44 per cent of parents have sneaked a peek at their partner’s online activity, while 32 per cent have snooped on their children. ■ 47 per cent of parents are worried their kids could view inappropriate material online — the same percentage of parents who are concerned their kids aren’t spending enough time outdoors. ■ 76 per cent of parents think the internet has encouraged conversations on adult themes with children at an earlier age. ■ 30 per cent of children think the internet is dangerous and 38 per cent think it’s safe. ■ Most parents think their children will know more about the internet than them by age 12.

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rthritis isn’t just an inevitable part of getting older, and it is possible to manage the condition. Arthritis New Zealand has two arthritis educators servicing the Canterbury region and offers a variety of clinics, workshops, seminars and courses to teach people about the condition and help them to live well with it. “Our job is to give people the information they need to become great self-managers,” says arthritis educator Louise Sheppard.

Arthritis New Zealand’s services range in length from one-hour group clinics through to six-week long ‘Living a Healthy Life’ courses. Most events are supported by the Canterbury DHB, so there is no cost to attend. Detailed information on events in the next month is available by phoning 0800 663 463 or visiting www.arthritis.org.nz.

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ulie Stacey is a qualified naturopath and medical herbalist working together with the team at Marshall’s Health & Natural Therapy to offer solutions for your health issues and concerns. Marshall’s stock a comprehensive herbal dispensary and also offer private and confidential consultations from their dedicated clinic room, where Julie can discuss and formulate a realistic wellbeing plan to suit your lifestyle and budget. As an ex-chef, Julie has a strong focus on “food as medicine” and recognises that vital force has been taken out of our food through refining, processing and additives in our food. When we add stress and suppressed emotions to the equation, our body has difficulty keeping in balance. As a result, many of us have become unwittingly malnourished. There is an undeniable link

between our diet, lifestyle, environment and dysfunction in our bodies. We are what we eat, but just as important, we are what we think, feel and speak. Julie relates, “Through clinical experience, 95 per cent of cases with dysfunction in our bodies, there is an emotional element which also needs to be addressed.” Julie works with the individual through various techniques of mind, body and vibrational medicine. She uses various tools to suit the individual, including the basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine in addition to kinesiology (muscle testing), meridian clearing, chakra balancing, neurolinguistic programming and emotional release techniques to support the person’s walk back to health and wellbeing. Contact Julie on 03 388 5757 or call in to see her at Marshall’s Health & Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Road, New Brighton.

• Vitamin C, citrus bioflavonoids, betacarotene (pro-vitamin A) and copper have potent antioxidant ability and help protect the eyes from damage. • Lutein and zeaxanthin may even help reverse some of the signs of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). • Bilberry and blackcurrant may help protect the lens and retina from damage, reduce the risk of cataracts and help improve blood supply to the eye, strengthen the small capillaries of the eye, help improve night vision and alleviate many eye ailments. • Eyebright may help normalise eye pressure and reduce eye allergies.

• Taurine is an amino acid that is essential for correct eye function. • Vitamin B2 may help alleviate eye fatigue and maintain good vision. • Yumberry is rich in oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) that may protect eyesight. These nutrients, taken in a therapeutic amount, should provide comprehensive eye protection, may slow and possibly even help reverse eye damage that could lead to loss of vision. All these nutrients are available in an economical one-a-day easyto-swallow capsule. Contact Marshall’s Health & Natural Therapy at 388 5757.

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Substantial earthquake discounts available for new enrolments in Semester 2 Would you like to learn an instrument, play or sing in an ensemble or improve your theory? Whether you are 2 or 92, the Christchurch School of Music has a programme that will work for you. In Semester 2 2014 we are offering tuition in a wide range of instruments, including voice, opportunities for playing in a great variety of ensembles, fun and interactive foundation programmes for young children and opportunities for classes in theory and aural perception. Fostering a lifelong love of music in a challenging and fun environment.

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nformation and communication technology consistently tops lists of the most in-demand and well-paid jobs. With demand at such a peak, the ICT industry is encouraging women to train for what has traditionally been a maledominated field. Ana Connor, eCommerce Manager for Foodstuffs, says a career in ICT offers a lot of scope for ongoing learning and career

development, regardless of the type of role you start out in. “There are many disciplines, and the type of work varies a lot depending on your own interests and aptitude. The work is wellpaid, the hours can be flexible and skilled staff are always in demand,” she says. CPIT’s female ICT students are already embracing the growing movement, banding together to found a “Tech Girls” group on campus.

To make getting into ICT even easier for all students, CPIT is offering discounted Certificate and Diploma fees and six scholarships for Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology students who begin their studies in semester 2 this year. The scholarships cover the first year of tuition fees. To find out more, phone 0800 242 476 or see www.cpit.ac.nz.

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Christchurch Academy qualification in Pharmacy Assistant Level 3 can open a lot of doors. “Many of our graduates go on to train with us to be dispensary technicians; others find work in the retail side of pharmacy. Some even have the opportunity to become managers,” says tutor Barbara Colville. “That’s because the course covers everything from human anatomy and overthe-counter medicines to photography and cosmetology. And there’s a strong emphasis on customer service too.” Seventeen-year-old Jaimee hopes that

the qualification will lead her to a career running a beauty counter in a pharmacy. She left Middleton Grange School last year with NCEA Levels 1 and 2 and an Excellence endorsement in Art at level 1, and thanks to the careers team there found out about the academy. She knew she wanted to have a job that would let her help people and she has “always loved going into pharmacies as they are really friendly environments - it inspired me to do this course”. As well as the theory, Jaimee does one day a week of work experience at a pharmacy, which has helped her to build her confidence and meet new people. And best of

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different attitudes and values of each partner. • Specific responsibilities for sharing money management tasks should be clearly defined so that joint responsibility The question of who takes doesn’t become ‘‘no one’s responsibility for managing communication, joint responsibility’’. financial affairs and setting management can lead to • There should be full goals and priorities in a a situation where neither disclosure of all financial relationship is one that has a partner is different ensuringsolutions. money number of information to each partner, is managed The start of aeffectively relationship can regardless of who has taken or where each partner is mean a loss of financial responsibility. As with any independence thatthe is difficult competing with other to aspect of a relationship, adapt to. for the use of money for managing money is As a result, some couples their own priorities. choose to split bills in half rather something that requires Here are some tips than having a jointuseful account. an understanding of each forFinancial managing money as ais independence other’s needs and good maintained with this couple: communication. arrangement, but money • Each partner in a management becomes relationship should have complicated, inefficient and • Liz Koh is an access to an agreed amount time-consuming. In some authorised financial of money forone which he or relationships, partner takes adviser. The advice given she is responsibility not accountable prime for to the here is general and does managing money, occasionally other, so as to have a degree to the extent independence. that the other not constitute specific of financial partner has money little information on advice to any person. • Simple the overall financial situation. A disclosure statement management systems are is Managing money jointly usually more effective than desirable but can lead to conflict can be obtained free by phoning 0800 273 847. complicated systems. where partners have different For free e-books, see www. values andand attitudes towards • Goals priorities money. Without good moneymax.co.nz and www. should be agreed jointly communication, joint moneymaxcoach.com and take into account the

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management can lead to a situation where neither partner is ensuring money is managed effectively or where each partner is competing with the other for the use of money for their own priorities. Here are some useful tips for managing money as a couple:

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South Island Hardware has been making homes warm and cosy for many years

affects our health and ability to perform

e breathe in and out approximately 20,000 litres of air every day. It is therefore very important to ensure good air quality indoors through adequate ventilation. Ventilation is the process of air exchange to provide the necessary air quality that meets the needs of the occupants for clean, fresh air. Low oxygen with high carbon dioxide causes stuffiness in the room, and occupants can feel drowsy. Invisible harmful substances like a high content of dust and tobacco smoke are harmful and can cause various diseases. Even bad smells can cause discomfort or irritate the nervous system. In summer, it’s easy to open windows for cross ventilation. However, as winter approaches, we start to shut up our houses to trap in the heat and as a result, air quality can decline. Ventilation includes both the exchange of air to the outside as well as circulation of air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in buildings. Filtered air supply for summer and filtered and warmed air in winter creates a healthy environment in which to live and work. In case of poor or insufficient air intake from outside, the oxygen content decreases and humidity and dustiness levels increase. If exhaust ventilation is not provided or it is not effective, polluted air, smells, humidity and harmful substances are not removed.

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A rare opportunity 60a Norwood Street, Beckenham

odern homes in the Beckenham area are a rarity to come to the market. Beautifully presented to the market with three double bedrooms, master ensuite and warm sunny living areas. The easy care garden will leave you time to enjoy the many cafes, or for the more energetic you can explore the close by tracks on the Port Hills. A large double garage and room for up to four cars to park provides the space for your vehicles - room even for a large camper van. My owners have purchased and will sell on or before Auction Day. Open Homes: Sunday, July 6, 1pm to 1.30pm, Wednesday, July 9, 2pm to 2.30pm, Saturday, July 12, 1pm to 1.30pm and Sunday, July 13, 1pm to 1.30pm. Or to arrange a private viewing call Debbie Pettigrew from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) on 337 1316 or 027 777 0411.

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STAMP SHOW

6 dealers Dealers will be buying, selling and giving valuations of stamps, envelopes, postcards etc. **************************************************

12th (10am-5pm) and 13th (10am-4pm) July. At the Philatelic Centre, 67 Mandeville Street, Riccarton.

RELATIONSHIP BREAKUP A 7 week course to help those separated or divorced starts at St Christopher’s Anglican Church in Avonhead on Wednesday, 23 July 9.30am – 11.30am To register or for more information, phone John or Dawn on 342 7833 or email relationshipbreakupnz@gmail.com

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.

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Concrete Paving All plain & decorative drives, paths, patios & courtyards. Repairs & insurance work, overlays. No job too small. For free quote & advice contact Adrian at

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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

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

HANDYMAN All alterations, decks, fences, concrete paving, painting & spouting clearing, all repairs & maintenance around your home, workmanship guaranteed, 30 years exp, call Adrian anytime 0800 223 476 North West areas

PAINTER/ DECORATOR.15 yrs experience,no job too small.Excellent workmanship.Ph Dion 021 0717044

HEATPUMPS. Full service including pressure test $60. Affordable electrical services, wiring alterations & repairs. Ph 326 4992 or 0274 329755. HEATPUMP INSTALLER. Qualified heatpump installer.For Sale and Installations call Blair 3777393 LANDSCAPING. Garden tidy ups, tree felling, landscaping, readylawns, paving, retaining walls, flower planting and more. Free quotes to transform your section. Professional and on time. Ph Brothers landscape, 021 0456296 NORTH WEST Tidy-Ups and Landscapes: SPECIALISING in seasonal / annual tidy-ups, Very happy to work in with you, Est. 2004, call Graeme 342-5151 or 027 341-8596.

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Trades & Services WINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $35. Both $60. Phone Trevor 344-2170

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Trades & Services PLUMBER / GASFITTER Now avail for new & existing housing, motels, commercial. Repairs, maintenance, gas conversations & rural works. Ph Mike Cairns 021 132 8929 or 326-7949 ROOFING Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email johnmill@ihug.co.nz SPOUTING CLEANING - Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 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 or 03 322-9959 TREE WORK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removal, reas rates. Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759 T.V. SERVICE CENTRE Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD, aerial installations and kitsets 301 Brougham Street, ph 03 379 1400 UPHOLSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448 UPHOLSTERY Craftsman, 35 years experience, Bishopdale area ph 022 070 3045 VIDEO CLEANING, Video heads cleaned in your own home - $40, VCR, DVD & TV tuning or installation - $40 also Tape to DVD conversions, Grahams Video Service ph 03 338-1655 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 bedroom single storey house, from $45 outside, from $65 inside and out. Ph Allan 944-0979 or 027 274-3504

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Trades & Services PAINTER AVAILABLE, All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

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The Christchurch Pops Choir is hoping to warm up winter for people by performing two concerts of fun and funky music, according to the choir's Artistic Director Luke Di Somma. The concert titled 'Get Your Groove On' features well known popular music from performers such as Lady Gaga, Adele,The Jackson 5, Elton John, and Dave Dobbyn. "The 60-strong choir will be performing an eclectic mix of great music that everyone knows and loves," Mr Di Somma said. Thrown into the mix of pop music through the decades, the choir's repertoire also includes some gospel music and a couple of Broadway show tunes. "The Pops Choir is unique because of the range of music we sing and the energy and exciting way we sing it," Mr Di Somma said. The choir was formed in 2011 and this is their second stand-alone concert, though

they have performed in numerous corporate and charity gigs. Mr Di Somma said Pops Choir performances have been as varied as their repertoire, from performing with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra at the CBS Arena, to flashmob appearances around the city. "The choir has morphed from a group of transitional singers to an established musical group. Wherever we perform, we aim to sing with style and excellence." The Christchurch Pops Choir will perform their concert 'Get Your Groove On' at St Margaret's College (Charles Luney) Auditorium on Sunday July 13 at 3pm and 7pm. Tickets are available through The Court Theatre.

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