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fter 1000 days of attending to the relationship between China and New Zealand, Chinese consul general Tan Xiutian said goodbye recently. The ﬁrst consul general in Christchurch, Madam Tan, whose area of responsibility covered the South Island, hosted her farewell party at the Christian Cullen Lounge. Guests were entertained with cultural performances and a presentation of photography and poetry created by Madam Tan’s husband Zhang Ji Chun, as well as a selection of ﬁne food and wines. Following her career which strengthened the interests of both countries, Madam Tan leaves, as her legacy, a well-established consulate in Canterbury.

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Avonhead residents believe they have won a two-year battle with the city council, after getting backing from Gerry Brownlee, the Earthquake Recovery Minister. The Avonhead Community Group was formed two years ago to fight a land zoning Dr Kaiwan Gan, Michelle McWilliam David East, Lianne Dalziel, Jimmy Chen proposal in the Land Use Recovery Plan. Lin Lijun, Ruth Fisher-Smith, Xu Zhije The zoning change would allow industrial development on rural zoned Russley Rd properties. But Mr Brownlee took the residents’ side at a Burnside High School’s first 11 boys’ hockey team came second at the India meeting of the group this month. Shield second-tier hockey tournament which was held recently at Nunweek “Industrial is not an acceptable use. My perPark, losing to Scots College from Wellington in the final, on penalty strokes. sonal view is that there should not be any industrial or commercial activity on that land,” The girls’ first 11 football team came third at the Lotto Sportswear tournament he said. in Dunedin, while the school’s basketball team came second at the South Island “The mayor and I both disagree with council championships in Nelson, and qualified for next month’s national tournament. planners that it should be used for limited com(Left): Captain Nicolas Findlay for Burnside battles for the ball in the final. mercial and industrial.” He told the group the land would be more (Right): Hamish Findlay fires off a pass. suitable for the expansion of cemetery or sports PHOTOS: KYLE KNOWLES facilities. •Turn to page 2

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Brownlee backs fight against zoning change • From page 1 Avonhead Community Group spokesman Mark Thomas said residents had been told by city council planners that the changes were “foregone conclusions” for the area, as the Land Use Recovery Plan had Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority behind it. But Mr Brownlee told the group that the city council could make changes.

Mr Thomas said it was a welcome reassurance. “It very much helps to have the CERA minister clarify the real position and let us know he personally shares the community’s concerns.” The proposed zoning changes will still be looked at in the city council District Plan Review this year. But Mr Thomas said the group had the backing of the majority

of the city councillors, so he did not believe the changes would be approved. The sites marked in the plan for zoning changes were both on the east side of Russley Rd, opposite the airport. One of the sites was on the corner of Russley Rd and Memorial Ave. The other was a larger area between Russley Rd and Hawthornden Rd, from Avonhead Rd to Avonhead Park.

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Both sites are bordered by residential areas. Mr Thomas said people in the area had already made several thousand submissions to the city council on the issue over the past two years. He said that the group planned to make another submission to the city council as part of the District Plan Review process. Submissions on proposed district plan close next month.

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Traffic is expected to be a lot busier on Fendalton Rd from next week, as the Kahu Rd bridge will be closed for repairs. More than 10,000 vehicles use the bridge each weekday, and most of those vehicles are expected to use Fendalton Rd during the closure. Bricks will need to be removed from the bridge and cracks in the structure repaired. The bridge will remain open to cyclists and pedestrians while work is under way.

ACTION: Cotswold School pupil Leonie Stauder, 10, practises the tennis skills she learnt through lessons from members of the Bishopdale Tennis Club. The club has provided juniorsized nets at the school, and tennis lessons this year for the year 2 to year 6 pupils.

ENJOYING: Luke Chilvers, 11, and Sena Eady, 11, having a rally together at the tennis lessons.

Worry over expansion plan BY GABRIELLE STUART

City councillor Jamie Gough has described a plan to form a bigger city council as “death by red tape and bureaucrats”. Several city councillors would like to divide the city into smaller wards, and appoint extra city councillors to represent them. They say it would improve democracy, and allow the city councillors to represent communities more effectively. The idea will be looked at in a city council representation review. But Cr Gough said he was worried by the plan.

Have your say Do you think the city needs more councillors? Email gabrielle. stuart@christchurchstar.co.nz “A decade ago there were 24 councillors around the table, and I don’t know how they got anything done. So I think returning to that would be a terrible idea, an abomination – it would be death by red tape and bureaucrats. “Admittedly we’re the second largest city in the country and you do need representation, but it’s tough enough already with 14 of us around the table.” He said the current model wasn’t broken, and he would like to see less councillors rather than

more if changes were made. But fellow councillor Glenn Livingstone said there had been a feeling of “a lack of democracy” in communities since the earthquake, He believed smaller wards centred around communities would help. He said he was open to expanding the city council to allow for more wards. “I’m open to having a bigger council too, not as big as the previous one but slightly bigger. You’ve got to think of the dynamics and management of it, but I think 20 councillors would be fine.” Shirley-Papanui ward councillor Ali Jones said she would need

more information before she made a stand on either side of the debate. “Certainly before we do make any move on it I would want to do my own background research, and look at what works and what is done in other cities before I made my mind up. Although, of course, Christchurch is exceptional – that’s why we live here.” All city councils need to review how their communities are represented at least once every six years. The review was postponed in 2011 due to the earthquakes, but must be completed by August next year.

Car park expansion

A plan to expand the Jellie Park Recreation and Sports Centre car park will be discussed at a meeting at the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board tonight. Customer numbers at the centre have nearly doubled over the past six years. Seven pin oak trees would need to be removed to allow for the extra car parking. About 70 extra car parks could be created if the plan is approved.

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The Bishopdale Burnside Rotary Club will hold their next Artarama event next month. The event will open on Friday, October 10, and run over three days at St Andrew’s College. There will be prizes presented to artists and a charity art auction during the opening on Friday, with funds raised going towards Nurse Maude hospice and care. About $15,000 was raised through the last Artarama for the Canterbury Charity Hospital.

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After years of service in their communities, 19 “older but exceptional” Age Concern Canterbury volunteers have been recognised for their work. They were presented with awards for their service at the Papanui RSA last Friday. This is what was said about the work of some of the local volunteers. Zoltan (Zoli) Somlyai – Mairehau Zoli has been a volunteer visitor for Age Concern Canterbury’s Accredited Visiting Service since 1999, with 15 year’s service and more than 448 visits made. He would contact his clients by phone between visits ensuring that they were well and if they needed anything. When his clients have been hospitalised he would visit them in hospital or rest homes. Not only does he visit Age Concern clients but you will find Zoli visiting members of the Hungarian community plus two Hungarian women who are in care. He was the foundation member of the Hungarian Club which he commenced in 1961 until they brought their own clubrooms in 1975. In 1994 he became a volunteer for Meals on Wheels with the YWCA, this was when they moved to Berwick St, and became the volunteer co-ordinator for the YWCA Meals on Wheels. Zoli has also been a volunteer for his church for as long as he has been with Age Concern Canterbury.

EXCEPTIONAL: The Age Concern volunteers acknowledged for their work. From left: Norma Emmerson, Ian Weir, Margaretha Verheijen, Kathleen Davis, Colin Hanson, Myra Barry, Yvonne Howman, Zoli Somlyai, Jan Ogilvie, Mary Blake, Pam Harris, Beryl Davis, Elsie Hartley, Coleen Dunlop, Maxwell Sword, Nancy Van den Ende and Andrea Baker.

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service awards Kathleen has served at the counter, priced and hung thousands of garments over this period of time. She has been known to take items home to repair. She has been generous with her time for St Vincent de Paul and a true volunteer. Beryl Davis – St Albans Beryl has contributed to the community in a volunteering role in the St Albans area for the last 30 years. In 1983 she was part of a core team that started a craft group at St Albans Baptist Church. This group has never lost its popularity and still runs weekly thanks to Beryl’s commitment. For the past 10 years Beryl has also been a valuable asset to St Albans Baptist Church music group for pre-schoolers. Beryl is the new co-ordinator of the Golden Connection Team which started in 2001. These commitments are on a weekly basis and add up to many hours each week volunteering. Beryl has also been treasurer for the Missions Group, Tranzend for approximately seven years. Margaretha Verheyen – Northcote After the loss of her son Margaretha had more time on her hands and decided to keep busy with volunteer work. This has kept her busy for 20 years. She began by organising social afternoons with cards and games for the elderly in her

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SCARECROW: After putting up new scarecrows at the Riccarton Community Garden, volunteers are now more worried about human thieves.

Plants disappear from garden BY GABRIELLE STUART Angry volunteers have called thefts from the Riccarton Community Garden a “crime against the community”. They are upset that about 20 fruit and vegetable plants have been stolen from the garden. Volunteer Loretta Te Paa said the plants had been stolen systematically over a number of nights last week. “They’ve been disappearing gradually. I think they tried to do it strategically so we don’t notice, but we know.” She said that the produce from the garden had been intended for the community to use, but the plants had been stolen before they could produce anything. “We know that they will take the vegetables, but taking the plants is

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Land yacht plan on track for east BY GABRIELLE STUART A track for land yachts could be opened by Christmas in the Bexley Reserve, if plans are approved this week. The business has been started by Ian Brown who has lived in Southshore and Sumner for 30 years. He owns a Muffin Break franchise. Mr Brown said he hoped the new venture would “bring a bit of fun” to the area. “I’ve been thinking for a while I would like to do something a little bit different. We saw all that land out in Bexley just waiting for something to be done there, and we thought it would be something really positive for the area,” he said. “There’s no shortage of wind out in Bexley, and I think it’ll be a good, positive step toward revitalisation in the area.” He put the idea to the city council in November 2011, and said the planning process had been a long one. But he said both the city council and Environment Canterbury have been consulted throughout the planning process, and he hoped the paperwork could be

WIND POWER: A land yacht out on the estuary. Plans have been released for a track where people could race similar wind-powered karts in Bexley Reserve. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN approved next month. Once approved, the track is expected to take about a month to build. He plans to build a track for BloKarts, New Zealand designed wind-powered land yachts, and another track for electric drift karts. The Burwood-Pegasus Community Board will decide tonight whether to support his application for a five- year lease of

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Four years on from the September earthquake, there are new residents moving in to the red zone. Native pukeko, bellbird and kereru are just some of the birds making their homes in red zone areas, while there have been recent sightings of rare kookaburra, ibis and bittern in the area. There are no complaints from the new residents about the state of roads, housing or insurance, but local bird experts are concerned they may face bigger problems. Graham Evans of the Christchurch Bird Club said predators, like feral cats, rats and possums, were also moving into the area. “One of our concerns is that feral cats and rats could be a threat to the birds as they move in, and their numbers could increase just as quickly. Measures need to be looked at to keep those predators away from birds that are moving in, especially when they are vulnerable.” He said that birds were particularly vulnerable when they were nesting in spring, or moulting in late summer. “The concern is that if something isn’t done there could be a lot of natives killed by these predators.” Niall Mugan, founder of the

zone, which would be open to the public and could include an education centre. They estimate the cost of the project at about $7 million, with the fence alone priced at about $200,000 per kilometre. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority recently released a report which recommended grassing the red zone and grazing sheep on it, as the cheapest way to maintain it. But growing grass on the cleared red zone land has been costed at about $7.5 million, and concerns have been raised about dog attacks and rustling if sheep were grazed in the city. More information on the bird sanctuary project can be found at www.avonotakaronetwork. co.nz, or www.evospace.co.nz. Bird sightings in the area can be reported at www.birdsofchristchurch.co.nz.

CHIRPY: Native birds including the kereru (left), bellbird (right), and pukeko have made the red zone their new homes. habitat, and believed setting Birds of Christchurch birdaside space for a reserve could watching site, agreed. He said if efforts weren’t made make a difference. But he said that the first step to preserve the habitat for the towards creating a sanctuary birds, they could disappear as would be identifying quickly as they arrived. which birds were in “There have been birds seen the area. in the red zone that hadn’t been The Avonseen for a long time. Birds are Otakaro Network, very quick to take up homes, a group formed after but once the rebuild starts we the earthquake to look are likely to lose them again.” at issues around the river He said that similar things and red zone, has already had been seen in other cities developed plans for after disasters. “I’ve been told about times a bird sanctuary. The group would after the war, when London was like to build a predflattened, and some very rare ator proof fence birds came and nested in the around the Travis rubble.” Wetland and part He said most rare birds were of the Burwood red endangered because of lack of

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Commonwealth Games silver medallist returns to work DAY JOB: Judoka Moira de Villiers has returned to work at Specsavers Papanui, after winning a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Specsavers provided support and $2000 of funding for her campaign.

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DANGER: This truck, which was loaded with gas cylinders, left the road and crashed into a Mt Pleasant garage on Wednesday.

A week for gas. LPG to be more precise. There were two separate incidents that involved plenty of work for firefighters and other agencies. The first, on Monday was just a short stroll from the Sockburn Fire Station at the Wigram Control Tower where a digger managed to fracture a gas supply line. The incident took well over an hour and involved the evacuation of a lot of people in the area. This is a precautionary measure. Any ignition source and the right mix can be catastrophic, as in Mangere in Auckland on Wednesday when some young folks huffing propane were smoking while doing so.

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Serves 4 This unusual salad or hors-d’oeuvre is easy to make and brings out the best in a mushroom. The longer you marinate them, the softer and juicier they become. Ingredients 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 clove Garlic, mashed with ½ tsp salt 1 Tbsp White wine vinegar 1 Lemon, freshly juiced 3 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp Walnut oil 500g Mushrooms, we used brown, white button, and portobello 1 Lemon, freshly zested 1 handful Chervil, or parsley leaves Directions For the sauce, to a screw top jar add dijon mustard, garlic, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, walnut oil and lots of freshly ground black pepper. Shake like mad to emulsify into a dressing. To marinate, brush off any loose dirt from the mushrooms using your fingers, that’s what they’re for after all! Using a sharp knife, finely slice into a large mixing bowl. Pour the sauce over the mushrooms, toss well and leave to marinate for 1-3 hours. To serve, toss through lemon zest and chervil (or parsley) leaves. Taste and season accordingly.

Stir-fried hokkien noodles with chilli prawns and lemongrass Serves 4

Ingredients 400g Hokkien noodles, fresh 400g Prawns, raw, head and shells on 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil, plus 1 Tbsp extra ½ Tbsp Peanut oil 200g Bean sprouts 3 Shallots, finely sliced 3 cloves Garlic, finely sliced 1 Tbsp Lemongrass, minced 1 Tbsp Lemongrass, minced (use the inner white part of the stalk) 1 stalk Celery, finely sliced 2 Red chillies, minced 2 Tbsp Garlic chives, chopped 1 Lemon, quartered to serve Directions Put the noodles into a large bowl. Pour boiling water over then leave for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander. Shell the prawns but reserve the heads and shells to make a stock. Devein the prawns. Put the vegetable oil into a hot wok, then add the prawn heads and shells, toss until they turn red. Add 1 cup of water, bring to a boil then cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Strain the stock and return to the wok.

A simple kumara rosti Ingredients 1 Kumara 1 tsp Salt 1 tsp Coconut oil Directions Peel and grate the kumara and mix through the salt. Cover and leave to sit for 15-20 minutes. When ready to cook, take handfuls of the mixture and squeeze out as much liquid as you can (the more the better to prevent soggy rosti). Place the squeezed kumara in another bowl and mix through a little pepper. Heat some coconut oil in a frying pan to a medium heat. Form the kumara into flat rounds and fry until golden on both sides. You want your rosti cooked through, so ensure your pan is not too hot. Season with salt to taste and top with a fried steak, fillet of fish or egg.

as well as imaginative play. Our on-site primary school teacher ensures all children are well-prepared to start primary school. Families are more than welcome to call in at any time to view the programme and meet the teachers.

Alpha Early Childhood

he Alpha Early Childhood Educational Centre on the corner of Randall Street and North Parade is a smaller stand -alone licenced childhood centre that is independent from the larger franchised models and since 1997, has been privately owned. The centre caters for zero to five-year olds in sessions or all day. It has separate nursery and preschool areas, with a dedicated sleep room. In comparison to what is available elsewhere, the fees are very reasonably priced and there are still

With six staﬀ members, all of whom are fully qualiﬁed, this homely centre has a family-orientated and friendly atmosphere that is welcoming and inviting for new entrants. some vacancies on the roll. twenty free hours are also available for children aged three and over. With six staff members, all of whom are fully qualified, this homely centre has a family-orientated and friendly atmosphere that is welcoming and inviting for new entrants. For more information, visit them at 45 Randall St, Richmond. Phone 385 6319, or email alphaecec@xtra.co.nz.

Moroccan fish Ingredients 1 Lemon, rind only, cut into thin strips 2 cloves Crushed garlic 1 tsp Sumac powder 2 tsp Ground cumin ½ tsp Crushed chilli, paste 800g Canned tomatoes, 2 x cans, chopped Moroccan style 4 pieces White-fleshed fish fillets, skinned and boned 1 to serve Fresh coriander 1 to serve Lemon, wedges 2 Onions, peeled and finely chopped Directions Heat oil in a large frying pan and add onion, garlic, lemon rind, sumac, cumin, crushed chilli paste and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Cut fish into 6cm pieces. Add to tomato mixture and cook over a medium heat until fish is cooked through. Serve with couscous and garnish with coriander and lemon wedges.

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Drop the shelled prawns into the simmering stock and leave until they just begin to change colour. Strain again and reserve the stock. Heat the second measure of vegetable oil with the peanut oil in the wok. Fry the beansprouts, shallots, garlic, lemongrass and celery until soft and golden. Add the remaining stock, noodles and prawns. Stir fry for two minutes then serve with plenty of garlic chives and chillies - offering lemon wedges on the side.

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any housing companies offer a package deal and therefore may size or position your heat pump incorrectly. It is best to talk to the experts to tailor a solution to best suit your individual requirements. This can be done from your architectural plans or from a free in-home consultation. Heat pumps are known to be one of the most energy efficient forms of heating available. In addition to being able to provide up to 4.9 kilowatts of energy for every 1kW used, there are the added benefits of cooling, dehumidifying and air filtration (great for people with allergies or asthma), benefits no other heating appliance can offer. Ducted and multi systems are becoming increasingly popular, providing climatecontrolled comfort throughout your home or workplace. We are also able to incorporate ventilation into ducted systems. Enviro Master Ltd is your air conditioning and heat pump specialist and has been servicing the Christchurch area for over 12 years now. Enviro Master supplies, installs and services all the leading brands, including Panasonic, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi and Daikin. This means our team can show you which system and brand will best suit your needs in either your workplace or home. We are also able to repair any brand of heat pump. Servicing your heat pump is extremely important to ensure that it is working as

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Classifieds Antiques ANTIQUE GOLD JEWELLERY wanted, gold rings, chains, brooches, medals. Great price for gold pocket watches, ph 03 3519139 GOLD SOVEREIGNS and other gold coins wanted. Also scrap gold, broken or damaged gold jewellery, alluvial gold, nuggets, etc, top price paid ph 03 351-9139 OLD COINS & BANKNOTES wanted. Also old medals of any sort, military, sporting, agricultural, lodge, dance & band medals, etc, ph 03 3519139

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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 TILER AVAILAbLE. Thirty years experience. For tiling and waterproof membranes.int/ext. Phone now 3848309 or 0274 311440. 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

Trades & Services UpHOLSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448 VHS VIDEO TApES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz 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 bdrm house inside or out $35. Both $60. Phone Trevor 3442170

Wanted To Buy A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671 RECORDS and TURNTABLES WANTED, 7” eps, lps, any amount rock, pop, blues, jazz etc. Top prices paid. PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days ph 366 7410 TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

pLASTERER Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 years experience. Ring 0800 387-369 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 MR SHIFT IT. 1 Truck and 2 men,from $105 per hour + gst.Ph 3522457 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. OVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $45.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025

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A & P Duo Show SUNDAY 21st Sep, 5.30pm:

Jo’s Karaoke

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Stunning view The Pierview Restaurant in the New Brighton Club is open from 5.30pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Bookings recommended.

NEW SUMMER MENU COMING SOON!

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

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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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1200 Cantabrians - 2 Concerts

The Christchurch Civic Music Council Inc. (CCMC) is proud to present two concerts at the Horncastle (formerly CBS) Arena; “Celebrating Our Musical Diversity”, with the support of the Christchurch Migrant Centre, and “Strum, Strike, and Blow” in conjunction with Music Education Canterbury. These concerts will be held on Tuesday the 23rd of September at 7:30pm and Wednesday the 24th of September at 7pm, respectively.

$ 20

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MONDAYS 5pm - 8.30pm

Special conditions. No vouchers, points, menu items only. Not available on public holidays.

Celebrating Our Musical Diversity will showcase over fifteen ethnic groups from within and around Canterbury, who have been busy fine tuning their performances with a mix of traditional and contemporary pieces. Strum,

Strike, and Blow will involve over 1000 primary school children playing ukuleles, marimbas and recorders. The students have been busy practising their musical pieces at each of their schools in preparation for the event. The CCMC has been operating for 73 years, during which time it has continued to foster and promote music in Canterbury. This year CCMC is celebrating our region's musical diversity, and is providing our youth with an opportunity to participate in a unified concert in order to help strengthen their lifetime interest in music. The concerts will offer a lively atmosphere for all families and members of the public to enjoy. In order to encourage participation in music, both events are free, although a gold coin donation would be appreciated.

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Monday September 15 2014

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Success comes from the best

Congratulations to Holmwood’s top twenty consultants year to date It’s the unique partnerships formed between our consultants and their clients that drives fantastic results, time and time again. The professionalism and performance of our Top 20 consultants and the entire Holmwood team is consistently outstanding. As a Holmwood client you too will enjoy the highest level of service from people who really care, and the support of one of the most powerful brands in real estate.

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Bev Johnson

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Fendalton Phone: 03 355 6116

Ilam Phone: 03 351 6556

Ilam 2 Phone: 03 351 3002

Merivale Phone: 03 355 6677

St Albans Phone: 03 377 0377

Commercial Phone: 03 378 0020

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Leonie Constable

Merivale

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Merivale

Nerina Higgins

St Albans

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Ilam 2

Mary Kelman

Ilam

Ilam 2

David Canning

10 Don Yee

Fiona Nankivell

Ilam

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04 Tracy Thomson

Merivale

Cindy-Lee Sinclair

Ilam 2

Ilam

Jarod Rolton

Fendalton

John Wright

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Fendalton

Fiona Williams

Contact one of our top performers today or visit us online at www.holmwood.co.nz

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