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Proud moment for musicians Concertmaster Grace Leehan (left) and first violin deputy Grace Mckenzie were among 13 students from Rangi Ruru Girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; School who took the stage last week with the New Zealand Secondary Schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Symphony Orchestra. The senior role of concertmaster was awarded to Grace, a year 12 student, following auditions late last year. A record number of Rangi music scholars won positions in the NZSSO. Director of music, Janet Kingsbury, said Rangi was very proud of its students. The concert was held at St Margaretâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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Photo of soldier finds its way back to family BY TOM DOUDNEY A Burnside woman has received a treasured gift for Anzac Day. On Sunday, Jane Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty was expected to pick up a photograph of her great uncle, Samuel Francis Haughey, who left Rolleston for the battlefields of Europe, 100 years ago, to fight in World War 1. Samuel Haughey was killed in action in France on June 20, 1918, aged 35.

Rolleston resident Annette Foster has held the photograph in safe keeping for more than 15 years. It was one of four colourised photographs of World War 1 soldiers pulled from underneath the stage of the Rolleston Memorial Hall before its demolition in 1999. Mrs Foster, a former Selwyn district councillor, has since sought to find relatives of all four men. Mrs Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Flaherty was alerted to the pho-

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awhiti Golf Club members R step in to try save course BY KYLE KNOWLES Rawhiti Golf Cub members are taking over the running of the course in a last ditch attempt to save it from closure. The club will take over the operating of the pro-shop and collection of green fees on May 1 while the city council will still maintain the course until the final decision on its future is made. That decision will come when the city council finalises its Long Term Plan, which is currently out for public consultation. The course has run at a loss over the last four years, with it losing more than $70,000 from July to December last year. The closure would save the city council $200,000 a year. The pro-shop which is responsible for the collection of green fees has been run privately. That contract expires on April 30 and hasn’t been renewed, allowing the club to step in and run the course. Club president Mene Mene and treasurer Trevor Morris are tonight making a deputation to the Burwood-Pegasus Community Board outlining their plans for the running of the course which may include cheaper green fees. Once the Long Term Plan is finalised and if the course is allowed to remain open, the club want to

take over the overall running of the course. Mr Mene said he was feeling positive about their proposal and was excited to start working in the pro-shop. Other club members as well as Mr Mene will be volunteering in the pro-shop until the final decision is made on the Long Term Plan and more concrete plans can be put in place. There were concerns green fees were not being collected which was a factor in the course running at a loss year on year, but Mr Mene said that would not happen with the golf club running the proshop. The leasing of the land which is city council-owned is still being discussed between the two parties.

REPREIVE: The Rawhiti Golf Club has stepped in to keep the course running and attempt to save it from closure.

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University to loan money for crossing BY BRIDGET RUTHERFORD

A new pedestrian crossing on Waimairi Rd will work in with the new Uni-Cycle link. The new signalised pedestrian and cycle crossing will be installed 11m south of the Dovedale Ave and Waimairi Rd intersection, outside Canterbury University’s Dovedale campus. The estimated cost of the project is $350,000. An existing pedestrian island refuge will be removed. The island was installed at the beginning of the year to help students cross, but stirred debate with residents and the Riccarton-Wigram Community Board, who believed it was unsafe. It was estimated about 500 engineering students would be crossing the road an hour during term time. The university has agreed to pay for the signalised crossing to be installed and would be reimbursed by the council at a later date. Canterbury University stakeholder relations advisor Sander Kriek told the board the university had needed to see some urgency to install the crossing for the safety of its students. He said the university was concerned incorporating the cycleway with the pedestrian crossing would slow up the process but was now satisfied things were happening quickly. The project will now go back to the city council for final approval.

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Opportunity to give back to Shirley Bishopdale resident Georgina Mac Rae is the new manager of the Shirley Community Trust. She has been in the job for less than two weeks and is excited about the challenges ahead. Reporter Kyle Knowles found out a bit more about her and what she will bring to the Shirley community. Hi Georgina, tell me a bit about yourself. I am originally from South Africa, my family and I moved here at the end of 2007. I have two children, a boy and a girl. One is in high school, the other is finishing university this year and we live in Bishopdale very happily, in a beautiful 100-year-old house which we absolutely love. What did you do before joining the Shirley Community Trust? I have been in administration for 15-odd years. I don’t have a background in community development so this is quite a new path for me. This is a very supportive environment, so I do have a heart for mission and a heart for uplift-

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ing those who are struggling with various aspects of their life and so it was a perfect fit. Why the Shirley Community Trust? The trust gives so much back to the community. They’ve got so many programmes that benefit the community in a number of ways. I saw the job advertised and I thought it looked like a wonderful opportunity so I applied and I was lucky enough to get the job. What are your goals as the new manager of the trust? Right now, just to get my head around who’s who in the zoo and building some relationships with the community members, with the programme leaders, the funders, other agencies that we collaborate with, some projects and building each other up and supporting one another. That’s my short-term goal. My long-term goal will be to run the operation very efficiently so we can give more bang for our buck. What draws you to working in the community? I grew up quite privileged, I’ve never really been hungry and I think it’s everyone’s duty to give back where they’re able to and this is my opportunity to do that, to

give back. What are you looking forward to most in the role? Embedding myself into the community. It’s been a struggle for us. We were very embedded in our community in Cape Town and it was a bit of a rude shock when we got here and didn’t know anybody and I’m not a naturally gregarious person. For some people it happens quite naturally, for me it doesn’t and it requires work and effort and I think this is going to give me the opportunity to put down some roots and develop real relationships with people. In east Christchurch there are so many earthquake-related issues. Is that something that will be hard to work through? I think people are still affected emotionally by the earthquakes and I know a lot of people have commented with the ones we had recently, that the terror just comes to the surface immediately. I know some people are still struggling with physical problems around housing and being warm. A lot of people have got new heat pumps but there are a lot of people still using wood burners and things like that too. So there’s a lot of work to be done and it also means the population in Shirley is shifting, as people move in and out so I think we’ve yet to see that stability we had before the earthquakes, and that has its own problems with the transit nature of the population.

You wouldn’t have been in Christchurch long before the big earthquakes then? We got here in 2007 so here for three or four years. Was it hard for you not being here very long and going through that? It was very similar to the terror you experience on a daily basis in Cape Town about your personal safety. It’s not nice to have those feelings but I was already equipped to deal with that and we were very

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UP FOR THE CHALLENGE: New Shirley Community Trust manager Georgina Mac Rae. PHOTO: KYLE KNOWLES

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watch it, it’s very informative. Do you play any sport? No, sorry, couch potato, I like to think I can get on a bicycle and cycle but no. You mentioned family and two kids? Yes. My daughter Grace is 14, she is helping out at a holiday programme at the moment. She is in her second year of high school at Middleton Grange and my son Joseph, is 21, and he is finishing his degree at Canterbury University in chemical engineering. I have two stepsons in South Africa as well. What are you reading at the moment? I’m actually concentrating on getting some head knowledge around community development because I don’t come from a background of social work or anything like that and I like to learn. I am reading a recommended journal as a good place to start. At the moment I’m just doing some study. What is your favourite holiday destination? Has to be Cape Town. And in New Zealand? Golden Bay and Nelson are awesome. We toured the North Island but the times we’ve spent up in Golden Bay and Nelson have been wonderful. It’s almost not about the place but the memories of the people you are with.

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Bus stop move made permanent BY BEN MACK Bus stops near Burnside High School shifted to make the area safer will remain in their new locations permanently. Bus stops deemed dangerous due to their location near the school were moved onto Greers Rd following community concern. The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board approved plans on April 13 to make the bus stops’ relocation onto Greers Rd permanent. Community board chairwoman Val Carter (right) said the relocation of the bus stops makes the area safer. “Outside Burnside High, there’s

always been a problem with traffic. Hopefully this will make things safer for children and families.” As part of the approval, stopping and parking on Greers Road is forbidden in a variety of locations near Burnside. Burnside representatives spoke at a community board meeting last year, raising the issue of the location of bus stops on the school-side part of the road and the space cyclists and other traffic had to pass. The bus stop opposite the school was also located in a bicycle lane. Community board deputy chairman David Cartwright (right) said that there was the potential for harm if the bus stops were not

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GRASSROOTS SPORT The Hornby Panthers celebrated their centenary over Easter Weekend. To celebrate the milestone the club wore commemorative jerseys replicating the first jerseys worn by the club in 1915 and faced-off against local rivals, Halswell, to open their season. Hornby won the match 44-18.

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First 15s get ready for season The UC Championship secondary schools first 15 rugby competition begins on Saturday. Reporter Kyle Knowles looks at how each Christchurch school is shaping up and what they are looking to achieve in the 2015 season

•St Andrew’s have high expectations this year with 14 players from the 2014 squad returning. Co-coach Mike Johnston said those guys returning will have gained valuable experience in last year’s team and one of their main goals was to develop that group of players and have set some realistic goals for the team to achieve. He said they are aiming for a top six finish and to be the best co-ed school in Christchurch, which will not be easy. “I think it s going to be a very even competition this year. No one will be head and shoulders above this year. Every school is lifting their profile as far as first 15 rugby goes and every team is going to be very evenly matched.” Johnston said his side’s two key players this year would be lock George Mirfin and first-five Elliot Smith.

UC Championship round one draw: Christ’s College v St Thomas’ St Bede’s v Shirley Boys’ Christchurch Boys’ v Rangiora High Nelson College v Timaru Boys’ Ashburton College v Burnside High Roncalli College v Marlborough Boys’ St Andrew’s v Lincoln High Waimea College; Bye

LEADER: Boys’ High first-five and senior player Josh Mckay in front of the main ground at the school where they open the season against Rangiora on Saturday. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN •St Bede’s missed out on the semi- Toma and lock Jackson Kearney finals in 2014 and are looking to backing up who will be expected re-establish themselves as the top to lead from the front. rugby school in the city. Langley said there is a good Coach Andrew Langley said range of younger guys in the they were still rebuilding after besquad and was focusing on getting ing runners-up in 2012 and beaten off to a good start against Shirley semi-finalists in 2013 but like all Boys’ in the first round. teams have set their sights back on “I think Shirley are going to be the top four. a tough challenge. We may have St Bede’s have three established played them in the first round first 15 players in the squad this last year too but if you look at the year with midfield back Dylan progression of both teams last year Lolohea, loose forward Moeaki the trajectory of both teams was

quite different and they’re coming off the back of a good finish to the end of last season.” •Burnside High were a much improved side in 2014 and have aspirations to go even higher this season. Coach Kevin Harding said it was tough for a school with a limited number of rugby players to pick from but was aiming to reach the top four. “I think our first goal is to compete. Being a small rugby school we want to compete with the bigger schools consistently.” Burnside have 10 players returning from last year and Harding said having the experience of those guys on the paddock will be crucial for them. He said midfield

back Jack Lindsay and flanker Cam Russell were Burnside’s players to watch. “The consistent challenge for us will be injuries. If we get injuries to key guys we haven’t got the depth to replace them”. •Christchurch Boys’ High are looking to go back-to-back after going undefeated across 16 games in 2014 but coach Rhys Archibald knows the competition is going to be a lot stiffer this year. They have five regular starters returning from 2014 with another handful of players who were part of the squad. “A couple guys who are obviously crucial for us are Josh Mckay who is back from last year, a firstfive who played well last season and he is another year older and key for us. “Will Jordan at fullback played a bit too but broke his arm but he is back and is playing very well at the moment”. Archibald said loose forward Jesse Houston and lock Nathan Evans were both ones to look out for and were stepping up in preseason games. Boys’ High’s first game is against Rangiora and Archibald said they will not be taking them lightly as they were one of the few teams to cause Boys’ High any trouble in 2014.

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to kick off •St Thomas’ know they have a tough road to push their way up the ladder but have had an intense preseason to prepare for 2015. Coach Paul Burton said they have a lot of new players this year and wanted to get as many games under their belts as possible before the competition began. They travelled to Auckland where they lost to St Peter’s College and had a win over Rosmini College before playing two touring Australian sides and two more games at a tournament in Oamaru. “It is a pretty new team with a couple of year 11 boys and only one or two year 13s coming back so it is quite a young side but I don’t think we’ll be left wanting there. “The guys we’ve got are actually really young impressive boys, in particular Patrick Elia. We did blood a few young guys last year too and foresaw Delane Luke and Hugo Moffet coming through.” For a small school Burton still has some lofty goals. “We’re still building as a team but come with a goal of wanting to be in the top six. It is a big goal for us as a small school and depth is always an issue but that’s always our challenge and we want to grab some scalps of the big teams along the way. Getting up for all the games and consistency are going to be our biggest challenges.”

Empty fire ash into vege garden GRUDGE MATCH: Former Christ’s player Harry Peeters spins the ball wide during last year’s game against Boys High. This year’s match-up will be held on May 28. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER another stint at the helm and has •Christ’s had a disappointing 2014 got some experienced players to with only three wins and finishing 10th on the ladder and will be look- work with. “We had less (experience) last ing to get back in the top half of the year but we brought through four competition. or five year 11s so its good to have With a first-up game against a them back a year wiser and a year young St Thomas’ side they will be looking to start the season on a high bigger”. They have retained more than note and build their way through a dozen players who had first 15 to the annual college match against experience in 2014 and co-captains Christchurch Boys’ in round six. Christ’s have not won the biggest Tom Lindsay and Corey Taylor will fixture in Christchurch schoolboys be key to Shirley knocking over the rugby since 2000. Last year they lost top sides. 28-3 and went agonisingly close in Lock Lukas Stringer and midfield back Logan Bell will also be key 2013 losing 7-6. players for Shirley in 2015. •Shirley Boys’ are coming off an Lindsay said his sights are firmly improved year in 2014 with the goal set on the top four. of getting back into the top four for “We are still looking at the top the first time since 2003 this season. Coach Alan Lindsay is back for four and we need to aspire to that.’’

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This last week has seen a sudden plunge into wintry weather that caused a few places to leak and some others to flood. It also saw bitterly cold temperatures that would have sent the power usage rocketing as heaters and heat pumps were fired up. It’s probably a good time just now to remind those of you that still are able to stoke up the fireplace of the need for real care in disposing of fire ash. Every winter we attend fires where somebody’s laundry or woodshed has gone up in flames because the occupants have cleaned out the fireplace and put the ash out in a combustible container, like a box, or up against dry timber.

Please remember that ash can remain hot enough to start fire for up to five days. So when you empty the fire box a day after the last fire, even though the ash doesn’t appear very warm it is quite capable of burning your house down. The best way I used to find was to scatter the ash on the vege garden. Not in a big heap but spread out enough so that heat can dissipate. It’s good for the garden and prevents fire. Talking of firewood I noted Harewood’s crew, heading back from the city last Thursday morning coming across a poor devil whose firewood load had toppled off a trailer in Deans Ave. The good old Harewood crew stopped and helped him repack his load. Now that is service.

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of the Government’s commitment to rebuilding greater Christchurch’s education network. “Christchurch has been through some incredibly tough times, but is on track to have one of the most up-to-date schooling networks in the world in a few years. Already I am hearing that teachers are excited by the new opportunities and challenges that are spring-

ing from the rebuild, and kids and their parents are excited by the new modern learning spaces that are being created.” The $15.7 million being spent on Marshland is part of the $1.137 billion the Government has committed to spend rebuilding and repairing Christchurch’s schools over a 10-year period. Marshland has a roll of about 240 students that is predicted to

rise to 285 or higher by the end of the year due to the fasttracking of new subdivisions in the area. The completed school will have a capacity for 400 students and be capable of expanding to accommodate 650. The school is also going to be the host for a satellite unit for the Ferndale Special School and is expected to be ready in 2016.

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Community garden a best-kept secret Rachel Vogan shares the bounty and the goodness found at the Wai-ora Trust community garden

HIDDEN BEHIND rows of native cabbage trees, pittosporum, ribbonwood and kowhai in Harewood, nestles one of the garden city’s best-kept secrets – the Wai-ora Trust community gardens. Behind this fence of foliage, home to bellbirds, quail and fantails, rows of allotmentstyle gardens lie 70m long and 2.5m wide. The first day I visited this community garden was in the middle of winter. All the garden beds had been winterised with linseed straw and the only sign of anything edible was a few stalks of silver beet and the odd leek. Trust manager Ricky Ehau showed me around and the vista was bleak, with not a soul to be seen, and I couldn’t help wondering how these gardens managed to feed more than 500 people. A few months later, I joined the community gardens, as a crop mentor, support person and jack of all trades – and what a joy it has been. I have never worked on something as rewarding. People from all walks of life, some with mental and physical challenges, have come together to grow food, learn new skills and feel part of something. The culture is a real credit to the Ehau family and other founding members of Wai-ora, which was

developed on Christian values in 1981. From those early years, Waiora (Maori for “living waters”) has strived to create a place where people can find themselves, be reconnected to the earth, as well as to one another, regardless of their pasts. Historically, the beds were set up as a market garden, with the produce being sold to fund the running of the property. In 2008, it evolved into a healthy eating, healthy action project supported by the Christchurch District Health Board, and, when that contract ended, the gardens developed into the community model they are today. Community groups sign up for a whole or half plot for the growing season, which starts in September and wraps up at the end of May. There is a token fee of $80 and all the tools, wheelbarrows, copious amounts of worm tea, compost and resources are provided, as are fresh seedlings generously donated by Zealandia Horticulture. Until a few years ago, Wai-ora grew all their own seedlings – a mammoth task taken on by Ricky and his young children. Ricky asked advice from his son’s soccer coach Paul Wylaars, knowing he had some gardening expertise. A chat over coffee revealed Paul to be co-owner of

FAMILY AFFAIR: Three generations of the Ehau family: George, Ricky, Cindy, Jamie, Wyn, Todd, Timoti, and Melody. rang and asked if I had any use for Zealandia Horticulture, and he four pellets of strawberry potting and brother Pedro soon offered to mix (that’s about 200 bags). supply seedlings for the Wai-ora “Gosh, yes!” was the reply and we community garden. The healthy, were over in a shot to collect it. ready-grown seedlings have a far Intelligro donated a truck-load of greater chance of survival, and, with the varying skill level of those compost and Morton Smith-Dawe supplied summer seed potatoes. who work in some of the plots, The rest of the supplies continue to this is the difference between be supplied by the Wai-ora Trust. having something to harvest or Seed of root crops like potatoes, not. carrots, radish, beetroot and Funding is always a challenge. The Canterbury Community Trust parsnip are all provided, as are wildflower and sunflowers seeds. is a critical and key supporter, Calendula and phacelia are mostly as are the Wylaars. One day, Tui

self-sown and pop up everywhere. The groups are encouraged to leave these in the gardens to feed the bees, aiding pollination. The colourful group from Stepping Stone Trust always bring lunch and stay a few hours. They plant new seedlings, weed, pick a few flowers to brighten up the rooms at the long-term residential homes and harvest crops for evening meals. Margi Memory’s garden is called “The Bees Knees”, and she religiously appears every Friday and works an entire plot on her own. Oxalis has made itself at home in the bottom end of her plot, but she patiently deals with it, bless her, as it drives me nuts. She shares her produce among friends and family and through her church connections. Sarah Jones is one of our young guns. She is part of Compost Happens, a group of families with children at nearby Harewood School. They came on board with a half plot in November, two months after all the other groups started. By the end of January they were harvesting onions, lettuce, carrots, beans (runner, butter and French), radishes, silver beet, cabbage, broccoli, parsley and spring onions. The tomatoes are fist-size and rows of Red Rascal and Agria potatoes are going in for a late harvest. •Turn to page 17

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Secret garden for community •From page 14 I recently asked Sarah how is she finding the garden and she said, “I feel like I have found my happy place; every time we arrive here I just feel happy, it makes me smile. I have just joined the chicken collective, which also operates on site, so the kids are really enjoying that, too.” Julia Clade and her four-yearold son Miles run Tenderfoot garden and, regardless of the weather, they are here. When Julia got behind on weeding, she put up a Facebook post offering free vegetables in exchange for some extra help. Job done. Miles is never far from her side, looking at insects and snapping peas off the vine and eating them, pod and all. He eats the most raw broccoli of anyone I know and isn’t phased by soil on freshly pulled carrots and radishes. Don, Nelly and Diana Todorova are a family from Bulgaria, involved with a garden for a number of seasons. Their garden, Konfuto, is packed to the gunnels with more than 25 different crops. Nelly has brought special courgette seed in through customs from her homeland, and these have a pale creamy skin and sweet flesh. These hard-working land

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lovers embrace their plot, catching the bus to the gardens, with Don often there every day. He loves watering, but loathes birds, as they peck holes in his crop. His biggest task at the moment is crop defence, and each week a new netting house appears, to cover a maturing crop. Ricky Ehau, son of a founding trust member George Ehau, has been managing the property for the past 10 year. Ricky’s background in mental health and at-risk teens gave him a tremendous understanding of the challenges some face within

our community. Seeing these people, from such differing backgrounds, work side by side growing food, fosters the sharing and caring ethos that is the backbone of the trust. No two days are the same at Wai-ora – except Wednesdays, when Ricky’s wife Cindy prepares and cooks a shared lunch for the crew and anyone else on site. One week, I got chatting to former mayor Garry Moore who is a great supporter of Wai-ora’s work, the next week I met a social worker supporting a client, and the following time the mums joined in. The

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EQC will be contacting our remaining CHRP customers to discuss their particular circumstances and concerns in order to reach a decision on the best settlement option available for them under the Earthquake Commission Act 1993. Many customers in this group are in dispute with EQC or are still awaiting a decision on whether their claim is over cap. Some people will be frustrated at delayed repairs. EQC will be contacting customers in these groups soon. CHRP customers, impacted by potentially having Increased Flooding Vulnerability (IFV) land damage, will be treated separately so they are not affected by the 1 June deadline. EQC General Manager Customer and Claims, Gail Kettle, says with only a few thousand repairs left, EQC is able to have one-on-one discussions towards resolution. “There are options available under the Act, so it’s a matter of working with each

“We want to try to find the best fit for each customer.”

remaining customer to find the right one for them. We know one size doesn’t fit all, so we want to try to find the best fit for each customer. “If customers prefer, they can seek help through the independent Residential Advisory Service or support agencies answering post-quake questions at the In the Know Hub when it opens from 20 April to June at Eastgate Mall.” After EQC has tried to contact customers, if they have not decided or cannot be contacted by 1 June 2015, EQC will assume they do not wish to be repaired and may move to cash settlement – one option available under the Act.

Land settlements for IFV EQC has started offering customers a settlement for land more likely to flood as a result of the Canterbury earthquakes. It is the first insurer in the world to provide cover for this type of land damage, known as increased flooding vulnerability (IFV), and EQC began telling the first customers whether their land is eligible in March. About 9,600 customers will be contacted and their claims settled throughout 2015. Extensive flood modelling and aerial ground scanning, supplemented by thousands of site assessments, is being used to confirm the IFV status of each property.

Settlement packs will include an engineering report and a valuation report where applicable, and EQC will also be calling each customer to resolve any questions. Customers may request a review of the decision at any time, and can provide additional information to support the review. EQC is continuing to work through an approach to settling claims for land damage known as increased liquefaction vulnerability (ILV). The timeframe for completing this work is yet to be confirmed. For more information, visit www.eqc.govt.nz

EQC is also offering a no-obligation scope of the works needed for each home. The scoping will give you an idea of the repair strategies and costs, without committing you to a managed repair. If you are still unsure, call us to discuss your circumstances on 0800 DAMAGE (0800 326 243). If you prefer support from an independent agency: −Contact the Residential Advisory Service on freephone: 0800 777 299; phone: 03 379 7027 or email: info@advisory. org.nz. Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. −Visit support agencies at the In the Know Hub, from 20 April, at Eastgate Shopping Centre, near the food court. −Phone the Canterbury Support Line on Freephone: 0800 777 846.

EQC to recover CHRP excess Canterbury Home Repair Programme (CHRP) customers will soon start receiving invoices for the excess payments on their building repairs. EQC has already recovered excess from more than 140,000 customers whose claims have been cash-settled. Customer and Claims General Manager Gail Kettle says excess amounts for nearly 70,000 CHRP customers will be calculated throughout 2015. “We estimate most invoices will be between $200 and $600, but not everyone will have excess to pay.” Customers will have three months to pay their excess, with flexible payments terms available. Before customers receive their invoices, they will be sent an information pack about excess. EQC will also be calling vulnerable customers again, as well as those with excess of more than $600, after they receive their invoices, to answer any questions. Recovered excess is invested in the Natural Disaster Fund to be used for future natural disasters covered by EQC. For more information, visit www.eqc.govt.nz

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pneumococcal disease have plummeted as a result. Associated studies show the vaccination schedule has also reduced socio-economic and ethnic disparities as well as the risk of disease in older, unvaccinated groups through herd immunity. “This is great news. These studies emphasise the importance of infant immunisations both for the individual and the community,” says Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, director of immunisation research and vaccinology at the University of Auckland’s immunisation advisory centre. Pneumococcal disease in young children causes serious illness — in particular pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections — and even death. In New Zealand, Pacific people and Maori are disproportionately affected, with rates three to four times higher than Europeans. In 2008, a vaccine for children shown to be almost 100 per cent effective against some severe pneumococcal disease WELL BABY: The immunisation is almost strains 100 perofcent effective. was introduced in New Zealand. The vaccine doesn’t cover all strains of pneumococcal disease — there are more than 90 — but it does protect against most of those that result in serious illness in young children. Since its introduction, hospitalisation of children aged under 6 for invasive pneumococcal disease has halved and the strains of the disease the vaccine targets have INFECTIOUS disease experts are Associated studies show thein been virtually eliminated

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heralding New Zealand’s pneumococcal vaccination schedule an unequivocal success as new studies show that certain strains of the disease have almost been eliminated in children under 5 and the number of hospitalisations for invasive pneumococcal disease have plummeted as a result.

vaccination schedule has also reduced socio-economic and ethnic disparities as well as the risk of disease in older, unvaccinated groups through herd immunity. “This is great news. These studBy Steve Connor ies emphasise the importance of infant immunisations both for the Scientists invented the” individual andhave the community,

What is pneumococcal disease? Pneumococcal disease is caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria. Ninetythree types of the bacteria produce a range of minor to serious symptoms. Some types cause infections in the sinuses (sinusitis), the ear (otitis media/ middle ear infection), or the lungs (pneumonia). Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), the most serious pneumococcal disease, occurs when the bacteria pass into the blood (bacteraemia), inflame the membranes around the brain (meningitis), or infect other sites in the body such as joints.

How is it transmitted? Pneumococcal bacteria are carried in the nose and throat and are passed from person to person by coughing, sneezing and contact. Not everyone who carries pneumococcal bacteria gets sick from them.

says Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, children 5. director of under immunisation research Routine infant immunisations and vaccinology at the University have also indirectly benefited ofnon-immunised Auckland’s immunisation advigroups through sory centre. herd immunity. In people aged 5 Pneumococcal disease in young children causes serious illness—in particular pneumonia, meningitis and blood infections—and even death. In New Zealand, Pacific people theMaori foot isare lifted. and disproportionately Thewith inexpensive, lightweight affected, rates three to four device could help people whoIn times higher than Europeans.

Ear infections are painful and complications can lead to deafness. Pneumococcal pneumonia can become life threatening. Pneumococcal blood infection (bacteraemia) and meningitis are very serious and progress quickly (within hours), causing death, and require immediate medical attention. Pneumococcal infections can be difficult to treat as some strains are resistant to antibiotics.

Who is affected? Children under 5 and the elderly are most at risk. Rates of IPD for the Pacific peoples and Maori are four-times and three-times higher, respectively, than the rate for European and other ethnic groups.

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One day we may all be lighter on our fe first purely mechanical device to impart an extra spring in the footstep without the need for electric motors or batteries. Tests have shown the springloaded brace worn on the lower leg can improve walking efficiency by about 7 per cent, which is equivalent to removing a 4kg load from someone’s backpack, the researchers say. The inventors of the “exoskeleton” device say it boosts the performance of calf muscles and the Achilles tendon by absorbing small amounts of energy when the foot hits the ground, releasing it again when

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FOOD THAI BEEF WITH FRESH BASIL

Take advantage of the last of the outdoor basil. Serves 4 Slaw: 1 large carrot, julienned 2 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 long red chilli, sliced 1 cup basil leaves 1 tbsp each: rice bran oil, lime juice Beef: 1 tbsp rice bran oil 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 long red chillies, thinly sliced 500g lean minced beef Flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ½ cup beef stock 2 cups basil leaves

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Dressing: 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp fish sauce 1 tsp palm or brown sugar To make the slaw, combine all ingredients in a bowl. To prepare the beef, heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat. Stir in garlic and 1 chilli for 30 seconds. Add beef, salt and pepper, stirring with a fork to break up. Cook until browned and almost crisp in places. Add stock and basil. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Combine dressing ingredients. Serve beef on rice with slaw on the side. Drizzle with dressing.

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potatoes for 35 minutes or of coconut cream. Slowly bring TOFFEE &until POTATO just soft. to the boil. Stir in remaining CRISPS VANILLA Meanwhile, saute shallot, coconut cream and water. To make the slaw, combine all spring onion,ICECREAM garlic and Add lime leaves and beans with GLENYS WOOLLARD ngredients in a bowl. capsicum in oil, until softened. and simmer for 3 minutes. Add Proper Crisps are delicate. To prepare the beef, heat oil curry paste and cook for 30 icecream. fish and poach for about 3 Perfect for coating DO YOU HAVE RECIPE FORAdd n a wok or large frying panA over seconds then stir in coconut minutes, until cooked. high heat. StirZUCCHINI in garlicSOUP? and 1 cream. Simmer for 30scoops seconds. Add herbs, lime juice and fish 4 large French vanilla chilli for 30 seconds. Add beef, Remove cooked potatoes sauce. Saute 250g chopped onion in icecream salt and pepper, stirring with a and cool a little. Halve each one Great served with jasmine 25g butter, then add 250g 1 large cup Proper Crisps in garnished with extra fork to break up. lengthwise. Scoop out flesh, rice and peeled and diced potato Marlborough Sea Salt, lightly Cook until browned and leaving a thin shell. basil leaves. Serves 4. followed crushed almost crisp in places. by Add500g roughly-Mash potato flesh and chopped zucchini. long thread coconut, SANKAYA FAK stock and basil. Cook, stirring, combine with1/2 redcup curry mixture. lightly toasted for 2 minutes. Spoon back into shells. Reheat THONG 4 meringue nests, optional Combine dressing in oven. Toffee: 1/2 cup sugar A traditional coconut custard ngredients. Great garnished with Serve beef on rice with slaw coriander. 1/2 cup water Serves 4. cooked in a pumpkin.

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Stir-fry a few minutes more, then add 1 tsp salt and 2 cups chicken stock. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stir in 1 cup milk and blend until smooth. Add more salt if necessary plus freshly ground black pepper and 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, chives and thyme. Reheat gently, sprinkling individual serves with grated cheddar.

WHY DO SO MANY DISHES CALL FOR AN ONION COOKED IN BUTTER BEFORE THE MAIN COOKING? For flavour. Some recipes suggest cooking until tender but not brown, others go on until the

and stir well. Cook over low heat, until slightly thickened. Pour warm custard into partly cooked pumpkin and top with the stem lid. Stand upright in a steamer, cover and cook over boiling water until custard is set and pumpkin tender, about 40 minutes. Test after 30 minutes by inserting a metal skewer through pumpkin skin into the custard. Remove steamer from heat and allow pumpkin to cool. Place on a platter and chill overnight. Slice into wedges to serve. Serves 10 as a dessert.

Refreeze the scoops of icecream. When hard, roll in the crushed crisps and coconut. Freeze, until ready to serve. To make the toffee, place sugar and water in a large, microwave-proof glass bowl. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar. Continue microwaving for 3-4 minutes until liquid is light golden. Remove — the toffee will continue to colour on standing. Remove icecream from freezer. Place in meringue nests, if using. Drizzle with toffee. Serve immediately. Serves 4.

CHOCOLATE POTATO TRUFFLES The mashed potato must be free of seasonings, cream and butter. It should also be very well mashed and have a smooth consistency. 1 cup dark chocolate chips 1/2 cup cold cooked mashed potatoes 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 4-5 pieces crystallised ginger Dark cocoa powder for dusting Place chocolate chips in a microwave-proof bowl. Melt on 50 per cent power for about 2 minutes. When completely

POTATO & SQUID SALAD This is based on a Peta Mathias recipe that she will be

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he spinal cord is literally an extension of the brain, which means that spinal health is brain health says the New Zealand Chiropractors’ Association as part of a drive to explain how improved brain-body communication is vital to improving the nation’s wellbeing. “The focus of chiropractic care is on the health and integrity of the nervous system,” chiropractor and NZCA spokesman Dr Hayden Thomas explains. “The health and function of the spine affects the entire nervous system. We already know that the spinal cord is part of the central nervous system and processes information just like parts of the brain do, and the latest New Zealand research into the effects of chiropractic care suggests that it may have an important role to

play in maximising sporting performance and aiding recovery from a range of conditions where muscle function has been compromised.” The New Zealand College of Chiropractic Centre for Chiropractic Research has recently published a study in the journal Experimental Brain Research, which suggests that full spine chiropractic adjustments can significantly improve brain-body communication and coordination. According to Dr Thomas, “Earlier New Zealand research indicated that chiropractic care improves the communication between the brain and body and results in better control of the core muscles during body movements, so that your spine is at less risk of injury. The researchers tell us that just a single

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The Edgeware Sports Bar located at 72 Edgeware Road in St Albans, is a local establishment that has been in the neighbourhood for years. As you enter the doors, you feel the comfortable, family oriented atmosphere as the friendly staff welcome you. Edgeware is known around town as the tiny bar with the big atmosphere.

The Sports Bar offers full TAB facilities with either their staff serving you or their self service option.

Do you love rugby? Stop there and watch the game. Do you love cricket? If you’re not at the match in the city centre, watching from the Edgeware Sports Bar is the next closest thing. When cup time rolls around, whether it’s the Melbourne Cup or show week here in Christchurch, you can guarantee the events are being celebrated at the Sports Bar. Holidays, birthdays and celebrations are highlighted throughout the year. “Our patrons become like family to us and we aim to provide the best

Are you ready to play a game of pool? Their pool table is a hot commodity offering fun and laughs, along with a serious side all the way around. Music is always playing at the Edgeware Sports Bar, and you can select one of your favourites off their free juke box which offers dozens of musical options for your liking. Stop by for their weekly raffle night, which begins at 6:00 pm, every Friday. Great prizes are always won, including meat from a local butcher to stock your freezer. They also offer a monthly trivia night, so come and test your knowledge. Enjoy some “pub grub” when you select

from their bar snack menu which will compliment your sporting experience. Yummy local favourites are fun to munch on while you’re talking with friends or watching a game. The Edgeware Sports Bar offers:  TAB facilities  Latest gaming machines  Bar snacks  Quiz nights  Raffle nights  Sports on Big Screen TV  Easy car parking The Edgeware Sports Bar, known as the tiny place with a big atmosphere. Open 7 days a week; stop by today for a visit. Where fun and entertainment go hand in hand!

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The Enchanted Garden is unique in the sense that we are a very small centre compared to the big franchise preschools of today.

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he law says that you must use a car seat for your baby. When children travel in vehicles, car seats are the best way to protect them. Keeping your baby rear-facing for as long as possible will provide the best protection and some car seats allow rearfacing longer than others. It is important to have the right seat – trying the car seat in your vehicle before you buy or hire it will help you make sure it fits well and will give your child as much protection as possible. You should check that the weight and height

recommendations are correct and that the vehicle safety belt can be positioned and buckled correctly. If not, you may need to try another model of seat. If you have any questions about child car seats, you should ask for advice from a qualified child restraint technician. Canterbury Plunket Car Seat Services have technicians available at their premises at 5 Twigger Street, Addington, Christchurch between 9am and 4pm daily, and they will be pleased to assist you and give advice on the best seat for your child and your vehicle.

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iny Tots Nursery and Preschool is a privately owned and familyoperated centre. We provide a safe and secure environment in which children can learn, create and grow to the best of their abilities. Teachers observe the children through their play, and then incorporate those interests into an individual programme. This helps the children to extend on their learning and enhances their development for the future. Tiny Tots has an open plan environment

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working with small groups of children can provide the highest standard of education and care”. At The Enchanted Garden, we are proud to tick both of these boxes. Read our fantastic 2013 ERO report online and see what the Education Review Office had to say about us. If you want outstanding high quality education and care for your child in a warm and nurturing home-like setting, then The Enchanted Garden is the place for you.

We are also unique because our teaching team consists of fully trained early childhood teachers. Current research states that “Only trained teachers working with small groups of children can provide the highest standard of education and care”. Tiny Tots has an open plan environment both indoors and out, and seeks to provide high-quality equipment, resources and facilities to support your child’s learning and development.

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and Maori are four-times and three-times higher, respectively, than the rate for European and other ethnic groups.

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amounts of energy when the foot hits the ground, releasing it again when the foot is lifted. The inexpensive, lightweight device could help people who find it difficult to walk for long periods after illness, and may help long-distance walkers and runners, says Steven Collins, a mechanical engineer at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States. “Some day soon we may have simple, lightweight

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foundation Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery is a special character state school where students are central in directing their own learning.

e are currently located on two campuses, with our Year 1 to 6 students located in Halswell and our Year 7 to 13 students at the University of Canterbury. We are moving closer to establishing our innovative new campus back in the central city.

An exciting future

A All of our students, from new entrants to Year 13, are able plan their learning around their personal interests, needs and passions. This diverse and flexible approach to developing individual learning pathways allows parents to work with learning advisors and the student to explore all aspects of the curriculum in a safe and supportive environment. Our students are encouraged to be creative, innovative and take risks with their learning. We are a school that values supportive relationships as they give us a solid foundation to nurture, guide and help our students direct their learning. They also build a sense of belonging that strengthens each member of our learning community. We are always looking for a whanau who enjoy taking an active role in their child’s education and are willing to be members of a place where learning can truly happen at any time and any place.

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ranui High is delighted to be able to invite parents and caregivers to a number of visitor days over the May to July period to view our school in operation and to ask questions about the school’s current position as it moves towards the exciting future of the Aranui Community Campus. With its history of success and innovation in many different areas, the school remains in a strong position to cater for a wide range of abilities and interests. Aranui Academies continue to offer niche programmes which are as popular as ever. The Aranui Services Academy is one of only four in the South Island, which have recently completed their two-week induction programme at Burnham Military Camp. This very hands-on programme caters for the needs of students who flourish in a very practically based environment with a strong focus on physical skills and development, along with military drill, self-discipline training and outdoor adventure, including involvement in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. Aranui is also very proud of the fact that it is a host school for the Canterbury Tertiary College (CTC) Level 2 cookery programme,

where students attend for two full days a week in an authentic commercial environment, and which provides 45 credits towards their Level 2 NCEA qualifications. All of our academy programmes, including childcare, carving, basketball, cisco computer networking, rugby league and rugby fundamentals and others are not only high interest programmes, but contribute significantly with the credits for NCEA Level 2 and above. The new Aranui campus will be built alongside the existing school which will minimise disruption to the school. With this process beginning in July this year, students will have the opportunity to see this new project rising, with the spectacular multi-million dollar investment in the future of education in eastern Christchurch. This new campus and the programmes it will offer will change the face of education in our region and places in the new school will be highly sought after. We welcome you to participate in one of the personalised tours which are on offer over coming weeks. We look forward to meeting you and having the opportunity to chat with you about the school and the future developments.

ARANUI HIGH SCHOOL

Welcome to our Open Day Events Personalised tours available on these dates: Tuesday, 26 May: 11.30am - 1.00pm Monday, 8 June: 11.30am - 1.00pm Tuesday, 23 June: 9.30am - 11.00am Tuesday, 25 July: 9.30am - 11.00am Tours finish with a morning/afternoon tea with the Principal to answer any questions. To book a place or for any further information, please contact Principal’s Secretary - principal@ahs.school.nz or phone 388 7083 extn 813.

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Cashmere High School

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ne of the key questions parents ask when considering a school for their child is if it is a safe and friendly environment for them to be in and learn. Our strong and positive relationships are a key aspect Cashmere High School is very proud of. Information from existing parents in the community can be a useful way in ascertaining this, but so are the independent and professional Educational Review Office (ERO) reports. Our school’s ERO report identified this as a key strength here at Cashmere: “ERO observed respectful and affirming relationships throughout the school. Students spoken with by ERO, including Maori and Pacific students said they felt safe, valued and proud of their school…students and staff were respectful and affirming in their relationships with each other.” Cashmere High School students consistently excel when compared to national benchmarks in our NCEA national qualifications – especially in the most credible comparison, which is the attainment of their qualification with either a merit and/or excellence endorsement. In 2014, Cashmere was again one of the leading schools in the NZ Scholarship Awards. In alternative qualifications, Cashmere offers the Cambridge International Examinations as part of their academic extension programme. Our outstanding results over the years include students gaining the top subject marks in New Zealand and the world. Our school’s mission statement is,

and technology. It also means our vibrant and successful co-curricular sports programme goes well beyond the traditional options like basketball, football and netball to include

choices like archery, mountain biking and rock climbing. Cashmere’s strong reputation in the performing arts is well-founded with diverse opportunities, including school productions, stage challenge, choir, orchestra and music bands to name just a few. We welcome new students who seek to be part of our special community and enjoy a co-educational schooling focused on preparing them for the real world and an exciting future ahead. Our Open Day is on Tuesday, May 26, from 4pm until 6.30pm.

Modern and attractive learning environments Aidanﬁeld Christian School continues to grow strongly and has become well-established in the Halswell community. “Developing both the intellect and character of our students”, capturing our core purpose on both academic learning and achievement and also developing good strong character. We seek to craft good citizens through our vibrant opportunities in order to inspire personal and collective excellence. Fostering our school’s four values of citizenship, opportunity, vibrancy and excellence is a critical part of our school culture. The size of our school, with just over 1700 students from Year 9 to 13, provides suﬃcient numbers to be able to offer a diverse range of opportunities for all students. This includes our subject choices which cater for individual choices in specialist areas like languages, arts

rincipal Mark Richardson says that the roll has continued to grow, beginning this year with a very healthy figure of around 270 students. As a Year 1 to 10 school, we have found that strong interest in the school continues to demonstrate the support of the church community in the school-wide zone. There has also been an increase in parents who are non-church attending in the last year or two, suggesting there is a strong desire among parents for the values system that really good Christian schooling can consistently apply to life at school. Aidanfield Christian School is owned by

The Christian Schools Trust which has a long history of providing top quality Christian education. The trust has invested heavily into Aidanfield Christian School and as a result, all of the learning space bar one are modern and attractive learning environments. Two new classrooms are opening early next term and this adds to the 12 modern classrooms that make up the school currently. A new school hall is currently under construction and planning is already underway for further classroom developments in 2016 as the school roll grows. “Our community is demonstrating confidence in the learning that happens at Aidanfield Christian School,” says Mr Richardson.

Christian faith in action every day

Avonside Girls’ High School

OPEN EVENING

Tuesday 26 May 2015 from 5.00pm – 7.00pm The evening begins in the gymnasium at 5.00pm, with an address from the Principal, Mrs Sue Hume, and student representatives. A tour of the school follows, with the opportunity to talk to teachers and students.

We look forward to welcoming all prospective students and families for 2016.

Growing in Wisdom & Stature

We specialise in the middle years (year 7-10)

· · (03) 389 7199 | www.avonside.school.nz

excellent preparation for senior college years well prepared for life beyond the school gate

Application closing date for Years 7 to 10, 2016 enrolments is:

June 12, 2015 Enrolments for Years 1–6 close on August 28, 2015

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Excellent academic results Wide curriculum Personal challenges Specialist teachers Working together with families

For more information, contact us on: (03) 338 8153 or enrol@aidanfield.school.nz or go to our website www.aidanfield.school.nz

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New ways to engage learners

Educate, nurture and inspire

Catholic Cathedral College has embraced e-learning and is working towards all students using Chromebooks for their lessons and homework.

At Christchurch Girls’ High School, we believe each girl should be encouraged and guided to be all she is capable of becoming.

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e want her to be aware of the myriad of possibilities that exist so that she can become confident, resilient and skilled; a young woman who stands proud and tall, in any context, who not only has a voice but something to say and who is able to use the business metaphor to take a seat at any table she chooses. We believe we must educate, nurture and inspire young women. We wish to challenge eachers and students enjoy the marked and feedback provided through this. our students to be discerning critical and Google Apps for Education and Students are enjoying the ability to pause and creative thinkers, who are comfortable with are progressively discovering new rewind their lessons if necessary, or to explore the concepts of hard work and service. By ways to engage learners through new areas when they are ready for extension providing a wide range of opportunities, this e-learning approach. The Chromebooks activities. Students develop the skills to both inside and outside the classroom, we are proving very effective for their ease of use be cyber-sensible and good, responsible want our students to mature as individuals. and long battery life. By purchasing the device digital citizens. They learn to use a range of The Christchurch Girls’ High School’s through the TToM Trust that has been set up software to create presentations and to share vision ensures our young women appreciate to assist families, the cost is also manageable. their learning with their peers, parents and the rich heritage of tradition, recognise the With PLEASE an excellent fibre connection and teachers. When students know what is to be necessity of innovation and understand that APPROVE THIS AD AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. NOTE THAT ANY ALTERATIONS MUST BE FINALISED BY OUR MATERIAL DEADLINE. wireless access across the site, all students presented in the next lesson, they can prepare excellence should be a part of all that they do; can certainly benefit from this approach by researching the topic and they then come young women who realise that “excellence is to learning. to the classroom with questions and new not an act but a habit.” All teachers and students have a Gmail ideas. We are certainly preparing our students We want a Christchurch Girls’ High account and assignments can be monitored, to be 21st century learners. graduate to remain open to possibility and

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The Christchurch Girls’ High School’s vision ensures our young women appreciate the rich heritage of tradition, recognise the necessity of innovation and understand that excellence should be a part of all that they do. seize opportunity so that her future is not predetermined by others. Instead, we want her to have the skills, qualifications and experiences that allow her the freedom to create her own destiny.

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Information Evening

Both of these events provide an excellent opportunity for parents with children in Years 7 to 9 in 2016 to hear about the exciting learning programme at Hornby High School.

Thursday 14th May

We look forward to meeting you.

7.00pm

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1.00pm - 2.30pm See the Junior College in action.

Hornby High School Library

180 Waterloo Road, Hornby - Ph 03 349 5395 www.hornby.school.nz

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Uniquely Steiner A rich sense of knowledge and creativity is the heart and soul of the successful and wellproven education system that Steiner stands for. Promoting imagination, creativity, academic acumen and hands-on learning skills from kindergarten through to Year 13 is how the unique soul and spirit of each child is recognised.

f your ideal school is child-focused, computer-free until high school, honours a gentle but effective learning curve that is driven by a child’s natural development rather than National Standards driven, then the Steiner school is definitely worth a visit. We foster creativity and bring fun into learning in a highly structured way. Steiner education prizes the arts, creativity and imagination as multiple pathways to high levels of innovative thinking and eﬃcient skill acquisition. Nurturing a child’s inquisitive mind is a key towards success, reflected in our excellent academic outcomes at primary and NCEA levels. Steiner schools do National Standards only at Year 8, following Ministry-approved learning progressions from Years 2 to 8. This way we are able to allow all students to progress successfully and build up healthy self-esteem. Steiner education is equally rich with stories, plays, culture, literature, sports, art, maths, music, science,

gardening, movement, festivals, care, love and enthusiasm – introducing each aspect of life at the most susceptible age, paving the way for a sharp intellect, a deep emotional life, a love for humanity and an intrinsic motivation for learning.

Steiner schools do National Standards only at Year 8, following Ministryapproved learning progressions from Years 2 to 8.

STEINER EDUCATION Creative Structured Successful

Educating HEAD, HEART and HAND Kindergarten to Year 13

SCHOOL TOURS

May 19, 26 June 2 2.30pm to 4pm Phone 337 0514 to book a tour.

OPEN EVENING

Thursday 21st May 6pm to 8pm Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School Te kura o Rudolf Steiner Otautahi

19 Ombersley Terrace, St Martins Telephone 337 0514 www.ch.steiner.school.nz

Experience

THE HAGLEY DIFFERENCE Over 1000 students enrol into Hagley each year. They come because of the great choice of subjects and the unique programmes Hagley offers. Students come because of the way they are treated and supported. Every student at Hagley knows that it is cool to be different and they celebrate this difference in a dynamic environment. If you are looking for a high school where you can be yourself while achieving your goals, where high standards are set and maintained, and the staff will work closely with you to ensure you get the very best out of your high school years, then you should consider enrolling in Hagley’s Junior College for 2016.

The Junior College at Hagley has small classes and we take a personal approach to your learning needs. From the diagnostic assessment and personalised transition programme, right through to working with you in and outside of class, it is all about what we can do to help you. Classes are fun, focused and will inspire you to be the very best you can be. The Hagley Junior Graduating College combines the best of both worlds – freedom to be yourself and enjoy school in a mature, structured and supportive environment where achievement is celebrated. Experience the Hagley difference, it will set you up for life.

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The world of ICT is fast-paced, exciting and constantly evolving.

Papanui High School

is an exciting place to be part of.

Year 9 personalised learning time.

ere at Mairehau High School, we are fortunate to have excellent information and communications technology (ICT) resourcing to support the learning of our students. All staff have access to class sets of Chromebooks which are widely utilised. Teachers and students alike enjoy working in an online environment, where feedback can be instant and work easily shared, edited and stored. Mairehau High School is also involved in the Te Tihi o te Matauranga project, which has been another key driver behind ICT use and advancement in our school. Families will soon have the option of purchasing a

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Chromebook through a ‘lease to own’ scheme, at an extremely affordable price. Another key innovation in 2015 is the implementation of an NCEA L1 Digital Technologies course, a large component of which is delivered via video link. Several of our rising stars, including many Year 10 students, have risen to the challenge and are enjoying a course that is offered only by a handful of Christchurch schools. In short, we are a school in good heart. We have wonderful technology resourcing, excellent staff who embrace innovation and change, and creative, enthusiastic students who take every opportunity available to them.

stablished in 1936, Papanui by innovative, committed staff. Students High School has shared in the are also offered a wide range of sporting growth of north Christchurch and cultural activities. The jazz band, kapa and is a central point in haka group, touch rugby teams and drama that community. performances have all gained The main focus is on national recognition. being a professional learning The school has a roll of more community, providing the best than 1500 students, and has an possible teaching and learning enrolment scheme so that roll in a supportive, challenging growth can be managed. learning environment. Papanui’s first-rate modern The school is determined facilities enhance the learning that the needs of every environment. The school has student in the school will undergone a multi-million be met through its “Full dollar building development Service” philosophy. programme and e-learning A balanced student Principal Jeff Smith resources are excellent. body covers the full range Our aim is simple – to of academic, socio-economic and provide the best education possible for ethnic groups. every student. A broad curriculum and a wide choice of Open night: Tuesday, May 12, subjects and learning pathways are delivered 7pm to 9pm.

MAIREHAU HIGH SCHOOL

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For all students to value themselves and others, to know they can excel and to reach their full potential.

OPEN NIGHT

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26 May 20152015 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday 10 June 2014 26 May 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday 26 MMay 7pm to 8.30pm Tuesday 26 May 2015 7pm 7pm to to 8.30pm 8.30pm Tuesday Tuesday 26 26 May 2015 2015

Come and join the ACADEMIC school of choice for North East Christchurch The evening will begin with a welcome and short address by the Principal, in the Assembly Hall at 7.00pm. You are then welcome to join a guided tour of the school and to meet our staff and students. Come and find out more about the smaller co-educational school which caters for individual students’ needs in the 21st century. PH: +64 3 385 3145, FX: +64 3 385 3143 EM: principal@mairehau.school.nz WB: www.mairehau.school.nz

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7PM

SCHOOL HALL

This evening will consist of an address from the principal and student representatives, followed by guided tours of the school’s facilities. Please meet in the hall at at 7pm.

Applications for enrolment are due by 31st July. 440 Hills Road, Mairehau Christchurch 8052 NEW ZEALAND

Papanui High School Phone: 03 352 6119 PO Box 5220, 30 Langdons Rd, Christchurch

admin@papanui.school.nz www.papanui.school.nz

WELCOME OPEN NIGHT

Wednesday 27 May, 6–8PM

Enrolling now for 2016

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10 years of success

Equipping boys for life in the 21st century

Working together for the good of students and families has been a successful recipe for Christian integrated schools in Christchurch.

Medbury School is the only independent preparatory boys’ school in Christchurch, oﬀering an education for both dayboys and boarders from Years 1 to 8.

t Medbury, the focus is on the ‘whole boy’, so in addition to academic studies, more than 25 extracurricular activities are provided to expand the curriculum further, developing wider talents and interests. Medbury is a traditional school with traditional values, and has a strong emphasis on manners and respect. Their vision is to provide an education which cherishes these traditions, but also prepares boys for life in the 21st century. Medbury has adapted the NZ curriculum to meet the learning needs of boys. Small class sizes enable teachers to deliver a personalised learning programme, using a combination of technology and traditional teaching methods. Next month, the construction of a new 21st century classroom block at Medbury commences. Peter Kay, headmaster, believes that new open-plan teaching blocks, accommodating up to 70 children, being built in some schools do enable

Open days: May - Refer to website for dates p: 332 6923 e: office@hillview.school.nz w: www.hillview.school.nz

creativity, collaboration and the development of independence. Mr Kay says that at Medbury, it is their intention to maximise the use of the new modern learning environment. However, there will be no change to class sizes, teaching will remain centred around a structured timetable, every boy will still have his own desk in his classroom and teacher to student ratios will remain low. Breakout rooms will be constructed with glass walls, enabling teachers to observe small groups while the boys develop independent learning skills. The large open learning spaces will also enable further extension and learning support with specialist teachers within the classroom environment. When a boy leaves Medbury, he does so with an exploring and inquiring mind. He will feel confident, have high self-esteem and have an education equipping him for life in the 21st century. Middleton Grange School Yr 1–13

Hillview Christian School Yr 1–10

Contact school for details

Open days: May 19 & 21 Contact school for details

p: 348 9826 e: office@middleton.school.nz w: www.middleton.school.nz

he Christian school network celebrated 10 years of existence in February this year. Aidanfield Christian School, Emmanuel Christian School, Hillview Christian School and Middleton Grange School decided in 2005 that there was much to be gained by working together cooperatively. They recognised opportunities to share successful teaching practice, curriculum development initiatives across a wide spectrum of school operations as well as cooperatively strengthening their special Christian character. They recognised that their ability to serve students and families was greatly enhanced by working together in a close and trusting relationship. The success of the network has seen other schools wanting to join in. Early in the piece, Rangiora New Life School became part of the network. The schools joined together to support the genesis of Ashburton Christian School and also culminated this year in the start up of a brand-new school in Rolleston. The schools have developed interlocking enrolment schools which assists in providing transparent pathways in Christian education from new entrant

through to Year 13. A further strength has been a cooperative engagement with the Ministry of Education who have been pivotal in assisting the network’s successful development.

The success of the network has seen other schools wanting to join in. Early in the piece, Rangiora New Life School became part of the network. The schools joined together to support the genesis of Ashburton Christian School and also culminated this year in the start up of a brandnew school in Rolleston.

Aidanfield Christian School Yr 1–10

Emmanuel Christian School Yr 1–10

Yr 1–6

Open days: Viewing by appointment

p: 359 3595 Contact school e: office@emmanuelchristian.school.nz for details w: www.emmanuelchristian.school.nz

Contact school for details

p: 338 8153 e: office@aidanfield.school.nz w: www.aidanfield.school.nz

p: 550 2653 e: office@rcs.school.nz w: www.rollestonchristian.school.nz

A network of non denominational Christian Schools offering limited places in 2016 • High quality affordable Christian education • Qualified teachers who are committed Christians • High standards of academic achievement and behaviour

• Co-educational and State Integrated • New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective • Christian virtues modelled and encouraged

• Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school for God’s calling on the life of the child • Pathways for pupils from Aidanfield, Emmanuel, Hillview and Rolleston to Middleton Grange School at Senior College level

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Opportunities

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The purpose of education

Recently, a group of Year 10 students asked if they could interview me as part of an assignment they were doing in English.

heir question was simple but thought-provoking: “Why did you choose to teach at Hillmorton?” I thought back 20 years to 1995 when I came to Hillmorton as an assistant principal. Hillmorton High School, I felt, and still do, was unique. Some things which I still love about this school are: • Its size – we are small enough to really know and care for our students as individuals and to ensure all students have the opportunities needed to learn and grow. • Its diversity – students who come from a range of socio-economic, ethnic and ability backgrounds learn together, with and from each other. • The nature of our students – kind, caring, generous, humble, articulate and full of fun. • Our staff – they care deeply and believe strongly in the potential of each young person in their classes. They cause learning in a variety of ways which engage students.

As a school, we are forward-thinking, embracing 21st century technology (with BYOD) and modern learning pedagogy, educating for our students’ futures, not our past. Hillmorton High School has been described as a “hidden gem”. Visit us and find out why this school is unique to Christchurch.

OPEN NIGHT Tuesday 19 May 7.00pm Tours during day available by appointment

iddleton Grange School, like other schools in Christchurch, has a heart for pupils, a desire to see its school community engaged in learning. However, what makes Middleton Grange different to other schools is what it sees as the purpose of education, namely for the glory of God. At Middleton Grange, we talk about character, excellence and service for the glory of God. With that ultimate purpose in mind, we work with our pupils for them to grow in character, encouraging them to be young men and women of integrity and compassion with a hope for the future. We expect all our pupils to have a commitment to excellence in every aspect of their education – academically, sporting and culturally, and

we inspire them to fully use their God-given talents. Finally, we support our pupils so that they are prepared to serve; not only equipped to serve but willing to serve. We work hard to ensure our pupils have an outward focus, looking to the needs of others. While it is fair to say that more schools would seek character, excellence and service for pupils, for Middleton Grange pupils it is done not for ourselves but for others and for God’s glory. The school provides many opportunities for pupils to develop in these three areas, such as missions trips, peer support, leadership roles, kapa haka as well as Year 1 and Year 13 teddy bear picnic events to name a few. Middleton Grange School – one of special character. Richard Vanderpyl Principal

Middleton GranGe School

character, eXcellence, SerVice For the GlorY oF God • High quality affordable Christian education in a State Integrated school setting

• New Zealand Curriculum delivered from a Biblical perspective

• Highly qualified teachers who are committed Christians

• Strong partnership and shared vision between home and school for God’s calling on the life of the child

• High expectations for academic achievement and behaviour

• Christian virtues modelled and encouraged

a non denominational christian School

2015 Open Days : Tuesday 19 am/pm & Thursday am/pm 21 May Numbers per session are limited so bookings are essential

Enrolments for Years 7-13 2016 close: Friday, 12 June 2015 Enrolments for Years 1-6 2016 close: Friday, 28 August 2015

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

Places available at all levels, in particular, Years 1, 4, 7, 9, 11 If your child turns 5 at any time during 2016 you must apply during this 2015 enrolment season.

30 acacia avenue, riccarton, christchurch 8041 p: 348 9826 e: office@middleton.school.nz Visit our website for enrolment information www.middleton.school.nz

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A WELL-ROUNDED EDUCATION AT

MARIAN

Marian College oﬀers a wellrounded education strong on spiritual matters, cultural activities and the performing arts, service and sports as well as having rigorous academic learning.

rincipal Anna Heffernan says the school promotes four strong role models: Jesus, his mother Mary, St Mary MacKillop and venerable Catherine McAuley, whose lives exhibit the qualities we encourage our students to let influence them. “We achieve at, or above, national standards in NCEA levels 1, 2 and 3, and always have a variety of scholarships awarded to our students. It is also worth noting that our special needs students are on individual learning plans in which they make wonderful progress.” Marian has programmes in place to make new pupils feel comfortable at the college. Year 12 student leaders help new

Shirley Boys’ High School - Kiwi soul, global vision Shirley Boys’ High School encourages students to strive for personal excellence.

girls transition into high school through a structured peer support programme that operates during the first term. “Our vertical house groups across years 9 to 13 provide girls with an immediate feeling of belonging by acquainting them with students throughout the school,” Ms Heffernan says. Marian College is fortunate in being able to remain small with the friendly atmosphere which comes from teachers and students knowing each other well. “Every girl at Marian is nurtured and her skills and talents developed.” While the school culture is based on traditional values and expectations, there is a 21st century approach to teaching and learning. “E-learning is a teaching strategy used across most lessons. Marian College is definitely a great place for a Catholic secondary education.”

Marian College is fortunate in being able to remain small with the friendly atmosphere which comes from teachers and students knowing each other well.

earning occurs both inside and outside the classroom, reflecting the desire of the school to focus on teaching the whole person to ensure a lifelong desire for self-improvement. At Shirley Boys’, this is known as BTB, ‘better than before’. BTB leads to achievement which can be as modest as getting fit for a sport or improving a test score, or learning to sing in a choir, or as spectacular as that achieved by 2014 Dux and Head Boy Nic Wilson, who was awarded a Premier New Zealand Scholar Award (awarded to the top 10 students in NZ). Nic was one of only two students to get top scholar in two subjects. In addition, two other SBHS students received awards for obtaining three or more scholarships (including an outstanding scholarship) in 2014 and a further six received awards for one or more scholarships. At Shirley Boys’ High School, students are encouraged to participate in a vast array of sporting and creative (arts, drama, music, country and beyond. For more information about the school, cultural groups) activities and in many of these areas, the students are expected to its ethos and achievements, please go to measure themselves against the best in the www.shirley.school.nz.

Come along and

ExpEriEnCE thE St Mark’S SChool DiffErEnCE

TAMARIKI SCHOOL

An integrated Anglican co-educational school for children Years 1-8 (Ages 5-13)

Looking for a primary school that embraces the whole child?

Open Day/Night Tuesday 21 April 8.50am - 11am & 6.30pm-7.30pm

Meaningful learning occurs when children… feel safe; learn through play and activities relevant to them; when their learning styles are recognised; and when they actively participate in decision making and

Located off Opawa Road serving families throughout Christchurch. Cholmondeley Avenue, Christchurch Email: office@saintmarks.school.nz www.saintmarks.school.nz

conflict resolution.

We invite you to contact us to arrange a visit to find out more.

Enquiries phone 384 9014 www.tamariki.school.nz 86 St Johns St, Woolston, Chch

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they are emotionally invested in it,” said Sophie. “I find that students appreciate it even when they don’t realise it influences them,” said Maeli. “‘The Riccarton Way’ makes the school positive and following its values brings you into the school culture.” Both noted the positive relationship between students and staff, “It works both ways and it certainly has an influence on our learning,” said Sophie. “If you respect your teacher, you are more ready to learn.” The Information Evening for prospective Year 9s for 2016 is at 7pm on May 21 in the school hall. All parents and prospective students are welcome. There are three school tours in the late afternoon on May 26, May 28, June 2, which are led by prefects and senior staff, where there is an opportunity to see the facilities and ask the questions that you need to ask.

ead students at Riccarton High production of Urinetown two years ago and is School, Maeli Prince and Sophie in Bugsy Malone this year. She has been a keen member of the Duke of Madsen, are enthusiastic about the school they have attended for over Edinburgh Hillary Award and has gained her bronze and silver awards. four years. Maeli has also been involved in school Sophie is a successful student having gained excellence endorsement at both Level 1 and activities. Last year, he was a student Level 2 NCEA in all her subjects. She is also representative on the Board of Trustees, a successful at sport as a member of the A netball position he enjoyed, contributed to and where team and the A volleyball team. She plays flute he learned many skills. He gained excellence endorsement in Head students Maeli Prince and Sophie Madsen. in the concert band and orchestra, and has sung in the choir. She had a role in the school Level 1 NCEA and merit endorsement in Level “‘The Riccarton Way’ holds our guiding values 2 NCEA. – excellence, honesty, respect and commitment. He is a keen football player and was in the second XI last year. He has played tennis for the Even though, as teenagers, many would not like school for five years. Like Sophie, he has had to admit they find it worthwhile, they do find parts in the two school musicals. Maeli went to Samoa in a school visit two years ago, and Sophie will be travelling to France later in the year in another school trip. Sophie and Maeli appreciate the family atmosphere of the school. “With a roll of 950, there is the opportunity to know most of the students over the years. As peer support leaders Te Kura Tuarua o Pūtaringamotu of Year 9s, we get to know the new arrivals very quickly,” said Sophie. “We can help them settle in and they have someone they can talk to, which is especially important if they have come College leaders 2015 from a small school with few others they know.” illa Maria College is a Mercy school Maeli was enthusiastic about the number of for girls, educating Years 7 to 13. extra-curricular opportunities available. “We The college was opened by the are encouraged to take up new things and the Sisters of Mercy in 1918 and has support is there for us to gain skills and improve grown to accommodate 790 students within skills. While I am no Ronaldo, I have enjoyed its beautiful grounds. the team spirit that has been part of our football Our mission is to “Empower each young teams. That sort of spirit, that commitment, woman to determine her potential, live gospel makes it worthwhile to get out on the pitch.” values, confidently embrace lifelong learning, Both Sophie and Maeli found ‘The Riccarton and as a Mercy woman, be inspired to make a Way’ useful. difference”. We have a proud academic history, annually achieving academic results which are among the best in the country. Students set high goals and the college supports them in striving for excellence. Our 2014 NCEA results included pass rates of 98.6 per cent at Level 1, 96.9 per cent at Level 2 and 92.5 per cent at Level 3. About 75 per cent of our girls achieved university entrance. Villa Maria College offers many sporting opportunities; our sports director coordinates over 30 sports for girls to choose from. It’s not surprising that we have extremely high SCHOOL TOURS: 3.45 pm- 4.45pm participation levels along with impressive Tuesday 26 May; Thursday 28 May; Tuesday 2 June. regional and national successes. The cultural life of the college is also Book a tour at the Information Evening or phone 348 5073 filled with extensive musical and choral opportunities, along with biannual productions and stage challenge entries. Enhancing Learning We invite you to visit Villa Maria College Commitment for excellence and service and see for yourself our special character. You Honesty will also find a wealth of information on our Respect www.riccarton.school.nz website www.villa.school.nz. Excellence

A proud

academic history

RICCARTON HIGH SCHOOL

INFORMATION EVENING

Tuesday 5th May, 9:00am - 3:00pm Villa Maria College is a state integrated Catholic secondary school for girls in years 7 - 13. We extend a warm invitation to prospective parents and students to join us throughout the day and see our College in action. Meet our staff and students and find out what makes Villa Maria College such a special place. Deborah Brosnahan (Principal) will address visitors in the College Auditorium at 9:00am, 11:00am and 1:00pm. We look forward to seeing you.

21 Peer St, Christchurch • Ph: 348 4165 • www.villa.school.nz

Photograph by 2015 Level 3 Photography student Sarah Courtier.

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iersons Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a proudly Christchurch-owned and operated business which has been operating for over 60 years. They are specialists in supplying, installing, maintaining and repairing all major brands of air conditioning products to local homes and businesses. They deal with ventilation, refrigeration, domestic heat pumps and even swimming pool heat pumps, all with the same high level of professionalism and great customer service. As winter starts to settle in, it is a perfect time to make sure you and your family are going to be healthy and warm for the colder months. Piersons' domestic service will help you install energy efficient heating (and cooling) for your home, offering competitive pricing for all major brands, expert advice, full warranty of their work and a biannual checkup service. Whether your lifestyle requires heating one room, multiple rooms or the whole home, Piersons can put together a solution for you. They specialise in commercial temperature control for single offices, multi-storey office blocks and large scale commercial premises in Canterbury. Providing the same full warranty on work and equipment, they also offer a 24/7 on-call emergency service plus maintenance contracts tailored to

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individual site requirements. Piersons have IQP registered engineers who can inspect and certify your building’s air conditioning, ventilation and extraction systems, and issue 12A Warrant of Fitness. Their expert team can design, install and maintain all commercial air conditioning systems which provide full ventilation in compliance with air quality standards. They can also design and install sophisticated programmable controls for specific conditions and energy saving requirements. Canterbury businesses benefit from working with a team that will work with them based on their budget, deadline and requirements to ensure their business has the right temperature control solution. Piersons proudly carry products from all major suppliers, including Fujitsu, Toshiba, Daikin, Carrier and Mitsubishi. They can work with clients on everything from cool and freezer rooms to split systems for heating and ventilation, meeting the needs of individual areas within a business. For reliable service and maintenance that keeps your heating and cooling systems running at their best, call in to see them at 8 Marylands Place, Christchurch, phone 03 338 6200 or email craig@piersons.co.nz.

f you are rebuilding or repairing your home, Enviro Master can offer you a complete solution to meet your individual heating, cooling and ventilation needs. Many 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 that best suit your individual requirements. This can be done from your architectural plans or from a free in-home consultation. Enviro Master have been servicing the Christchurch area for over 12 years, and 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. 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 4.9kW of energy for every 1kW used, there are the added

We currently have a stock clearance on 2.5kW cooling/3.6kW heating systems, starting as low as $1900 installed. These are ideal for a bedroom or ofﬁce, and there are very limited numbers of these systems available. We also have savings up to $800 off the recommended retail price on selected models.

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They say it’s all about location 126 Rutland St, Papanui Auction: May 07, 2015

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SpOUtinG CLeAninG Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034 tree WOrK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759 t.v. ServiCe Centre Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD, aerial installations and kitsets 301 Brougham Street, ph 03 379 1400

vHS viDeO tApeS & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655 vinyL And tile uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125 WAterBLAStinG Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz WinDOWS & DOOrS Joiner 25 yrs experience, Repair of rot or full replacement of sashes & existing windows & doors, Glazing, door locks, security stays fitted, New house installation of doors & hardware, ph Mykle 027 399 1673

Wanted To Buy A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671 GOOD PRICES paid for estate lots, antiques and good quality furniture, Ph Rick 347 4493 or 021 376 883 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 GOOD PRICES paid for estate lots, antiques and good quality furniture, Ph Rick 347 4493 or 021 376 883

202 Marine Pde Ph 388-9416

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz Members, guests and affiliates welcome

ORNBY WORKINGMEN’S

CLUB

RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW! PLAYING IN THE WESTVIEW LOUNGE

SATURDAY 25 APRIL 4.30PM: BARROSS 8PM: SHALOW

SUNDAY 26 APRIL, 1.30PM ANNETTE’S HEART OF THE COUNTRY $6 ENTRY

IN THE SPORTS HALL

SATURDAY 25 APRIL, 8PM

MELTING POT BIG BAND TICKETS $25 FRIDAY 8 MAY, 7.30PM

COMING UP

TICKETS $20

17 Carmen Rd ph 349 9026 www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz Members, guests & affiliates welcome

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Monday April 20 2015

Seniors 2 course lunc

Kids 2-course special $ 50

We are open for BREAKFAST!

From 6.30am daily

h deal

ROAST & DESSERT

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

Special available ch only Mon - Sat 12pm -lun 2.30pm

$20

Racecourse Hotel

118 Racecourse Rd, Ph 342 7150 RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

We've got

THURSDAYS 7.30PM

like!

KARAOKE

Join JOHNNY B’s JUG CLUB

POOL TABLE

s B . y n ’ Jo h n at

Hornby

18 GAMING MACHINES Dj’s | Dancing | Good Time

SNAFU NITE CLUB Fri/Sat from 9.30pm

COURTESY 344 5858 COACH Special conditions CHECK OUT OUR FULL & VERY AFFORDABLE

Johnny.B’s at SNAFU, 7 Chalmers St, Hornby Ph

21 for

Tuesdays

5pm - 8pm

2 MAINS MEALS FOR THE PRICE OF 1

$12

Monday - Friday

344 5858

HAPPY H0UR JUGS

SUPER 15 RUGBY action LIVE on 5 T.V’s POOL TABLES GAMING ROOM COURTESY COACH FUNCTION ROOM

Phone 355 0218

305 Cranford Street

ST ALBANS

$5 PINTS PREMIUM BEERS $5

Buffet Lunch & Dinner

All you can eat, 7 days

WOT’S ON LIVE MUSIC

Friday 6.30pm 24th April

ASSEMBLY REQUIRED

Sunday 1pm 26th April

Down to Earth Country

COMING UP

4PM - 6PM THURSDAY

BOXING

CORONAS, HEINIES, STEINY PURES ETC

4PM - 6PM FRIDAY

EXPRESS

Sunday 3 May, 1pm

LUNCH

$15

SAVE EVEN MORE TIME

1/2 CHICKEN

WITH CHIPS & SALAD

MEATBALLS

WITH MASH

CURRIED SAUSAGES

WITH MASH & PEAS

TEXT YOUR ORDER

PHONE 388 3649 TO SET UP THIS SERVICE

Monday 4th May

COURTESY COACH PH 388 3649 PHONE TO BOOK THIS SERVICE. CONDITIONS APPLY.

FUNCTIONS - BOOK YOUR PARTY WITH US! excellent FOOD excellent service

phone 388 3649

www.urbancorner.co.nz

live ENTERTAINMENT OUTDOOR BAR AREA GAMING ROOM FIND US ON FACEBOOK

phone 388 9138

www.thebower.co.nz

cnr New Brighton Rd & Bower Ave, New Brighton

Email: robbies305ltd@gmail.com

Unbeatable

$990

ALL DAY MON•TUE• WED

WE’RE YOUR LOCAL!

(Mains menu only. No vouchers accepted)

LIGHT LUNCH

Open daily from 6.30am - late BREAKFAST - LUNCH - DINNER

SUPER 15 RUGBY CRUSADERS LIVE ON SKY

OUR GREAT Café by day TRY DINNER MENU bar & RESTAURANT by night Happy Hour

5pm - 7pm, daily

normal price lunch & dinner available this April

Phone 385 8880 Bookings Essential PH 386-0088 fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurant www.gardenhotel.co.nz

Find us on FACEBOOK fb.com/GBCCHCH THE

LIVE MUSIC

Mandi MILLER

FRIDAY 24th APRIL 6pm

GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132

Monday April 20 2015

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99 kg

Fresh NZ Beef Sirloin Steak

Loose Paciﬁc Rose Apples

2 for

$ 50 Molenberg Bread 700g

790

each

Alpine Mild/Colby/Edam Cheese 1kg

$ 70 pack

Yoplait Yoghurt 6 Pack

$ 79 each Cadbury Chocolate Block 190-220g (Excludes Bubbly/Mousse)

WINE DEAL OF THE WEEK

1700

pack

Speight’s Gold Medal Ale/ Summit 12 x 330ml Bottles

990

each

Lindauer 750ml

(Excludes Special Reserve)

599

each

Sealord Hoki/Sauced Fillets 450-480g

$ 00 each

L&P Soft Drink 1.5L

We are open from 1pm. Prices apply from Monday 20th April to Sunday 26th April 2015, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits speciﬁed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

Find us online at FreshChoice.co.nz and Facebook.com/FreshChoiceNZ FCNO2004

FreshChoice Merivale 189 Papanui Road, Christchurch. Phone 355 4432.

Open 7am-9pm, 7 days.

Open from 1pm on Anzac Day 25th April.