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Anger at no stopping proposal outside businesses BY ANDREW KING Angry business owners say planned no stopping lines outside their premises will cost them money. The controversial proposal for Westminster and Cranford Sts is due to the increase in traffic flows and the city council believes the existing intersection layout can no longer accommodate the demand. The city council has also received concerns about the safety of school children crossing at this intersection, with some reports of near misses. Consultation has now closed and the Shirley-Papanui Community Board will hear feedback from the business owners and city council staff recommendations for the project. The boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision is expected in early August.

Off the Track owner Robert Blair has been in Westminster St for 23 years and can remember a few crashes but nothing major. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the early days there were a few but now they are going to increase to the amount of traffic.â&#x20AC;? Mr Blair said that the increased number of cars would surely increase the chance of crashes at the intersection. Also it would mean they would lose their valuable parking in front of the store and has made a submission to city council to explain his position. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is hardly any parking as it is. We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have off-street parking. Most of our customers have to carry heavy items into our store and that will be made difficult if they take away parking from out front,â&#x20AC;? Mr Blair said. â&#x20AC;˘Turn to page 3

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Cobhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Elanor Field at the Canterbury primary schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rhythmic gymnastics competition last week. She finished second in the level five section with fellow Cobham pupil Ananya Mandal winning by 1.55 points. She was ranked third in the rope section and second in the ribbon section. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN â&#x20AC;˘ More photos and results, p20

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SERVING A WINNER: Clize Craven (left) and Angela Seo plating up their winning entrée.

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relatively easy and quickly. My nurse Kim kept a stethoscope on her heart the entire time, making sure her heart rate didn’t fall. Her incision line was glued together with special glue as rats love chewing sutures out! She woke up within minutes and hopped into her feathery warm little bed. Then she proceeded to munch on some of her food. She was injected with some pain relief, some antibiotics and some warmed fluid to help her recover from her surgery.

Burnside students get taste of success Burnside High School faced tough competition at the recent Canterbury regional competition of the National Secondary Schools Culinary Challenge as they cooked their way to success. Clize Craven and Angela Seo impressed judges with their entree of golden beetroot fritter with baby chioggia, red saute beetroot chips and goats cheese foam, accompanied by a rich beetroot butter sauce. This dish was followed by a main of chicken breast filled with semi-dried tomato and preserved lemon on a crumbed parmesan potato cake, with char-roasted seasonal baby vegetables with a tomato butter sauce. The judges commented about the high standard overall and the amazing food presented by all the schools. They said the winning team worked like professional chefs and did a great job with both the entree and main course. NSSCC event organiser Glenn Fulcher was impressed by the high standard shown by all participants. “The Burnside team was very well prac-

tised and showed fantastic culinary trade skills with making sausages, introducing different textures and cooking the chicken to perfection. “This year we had three teams from Australia join the regional event and although they weren’t eligible to win the overall title, they still came to compete and did a fantastic job.” The judging panel at the Canterbury event included Mr Fulcher, Darren Wright (NZ Beef & Lamb Ambassador, NZ Chefs Fonterra Culinary Olympic team member and chef/owner Chillingworth Rd restaurant Christchurch) and Neil McInnes (CPIT and NZ Chefs Fonterra Culinary Olympic team manager). Students were scored across a number of criteria: Food preparation, hygiene, presentation, taste and the use of New Zealand grown vegetables and chicken. The next regional event is Auckland south/east on July 1 at MIT, and the national final will be held on August 28 in Auckland.

Portia was the “perfect” patient – she handled everything perfectly and just got on with it. In our family my sons would say, “she manned up”!

can be difficult. Also we don’t have access to veins to administer intravenous drugs so she was masked down with isoflurane and oxygen. All that aside, her owners and I felt it was definitely worth attempting the surgery. The mass was going to grow even larger and was almost dragging on the ground. She was going to find it difficult to get around and there was a chance it could spread to other sites. Incidentally her lungs were radiographed and found to be clear. Portia was admitted for surgery and spent most of the day riding on our nurse Kim’s shoulders. She was nosey and inquisitive wanting to check everything and everyone out. We placed her in a special box to gently and safely anaesthetise her. Once she was sleepy she had a mask placed over her face to keep her asleep. She was gently laid on her back and to maintain her body temperature she lay on a heating pad with all her tiny legs were bubble wrapped to conserve heat. She was then wrapped in foil and blankets. The mass came out

Cancers are very common in rats and even though Portia isn’t a spring chicken, I still think she’s got a lot more living to do at Medbury. Actually if the truth be known, this was Portia’s second surgery to remove the cancerous growth. She was operated on 6 months ago as these cancers do reoccur. Due to her excellent health otherwise, it was felt Portia deserved a second

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Orchestra in tune with children Well known Christchurch conductor Luke Di Somma has been inspiring children to find that perfect musical pitch for the last four years but this will be his final bow. Di Somma and the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra put on a show aimed at children between the ages of two and six year with old catchy songs to boogie down to, singalong nursery rhymes and old classics such as The Hall of the Mountain Man and Flight of the Bumblebee. Di Somma said the shows are one of his highlights of the year and that they aim to include the audience as much as possible. “The reason it works is because we have made it educational and fun. They are one of my favorite

FINAL BOW: Freelance musical director and conductor Luke Di Somma will conduct his last CSO Kids shows before moving to London. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN things of the year. “I enjoy watching the kids light up when they hear the instruments for the first time. “I will definitely miss doing the kids concerts. They are like organised chaos.” Christchurch Symphony

Orchestra lead vocalist Juliet Reynolds-Midgley enjoys the children shows. “I love to see the childrens’ eyes light up as they let the music take them on a journey. “Children are not afraid to explore and use their

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imaginations and when you connect music with imagination, wonderful things happen. “Music has the power to transport us to wonderful places and CSO Kids is a fabulous opportunity for young children to be introduced to the instruments that take us on those magical journeys.” During the performance the audience will have the opportunity to examine the instruments of the orchestra up close and interact with the orchestra’s players. •CSO Kids will play in Christchurch on July 7 at 9.30am and 11am in the Charles Luney Auditorium at St Margaret’s College and then in Timaru on July 8 at 11am at the Theatre Royal.

Anger at no stopping proposal

•From page 1 Sugar Baby Cakery owner Jo Mullen was concerned that they still had another three years to go on their lease and the parking would affect business. “It will be a real struggle for us if this idea goes through. It is hard enough as it is to find a park and worse for our customers. We are a destination shop so this could be very harmful.” Willow Shoes owner Georgie Falloon said that local business owners will be getting together and obtaining speaking rights at the next community board meeting. “We will get a group together to get our heads around it and will be speaking at the community board meeting.

“The changes they are proposing would add more traffic therefore make it more dangerous for kids,” Ms Falloon said. Shirley-Papanui Community Board chairman Mike Davidson had not seen any feedback from submissions yet but said that the community needed to come together to make a smart decision. “It’s a tight intersection with a school and businesses. We need to make it safe and easy for kids and we need to find a balance. “We really need to look at other avenues apart from cars. I don’t know why it keeps being ignored. If you had a really good rail system traffic wouldn’t be a problem,” Mr Davidson said.

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Church seeks support

St Barnabas Anglican Church, Parish of Fendalton has applied to the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board for $2183 to help with the running cost of the community van. The van is available free of charge for local community groups that helped to increase participation in local activities.

Funding application

Burnside High School’s Wai Ling Chan, 18, has applied for funding to help her compete in the Commonwealth Fencing junior championships in South Africa. It is the third time she has applied for funding from the FendaltonWaimairi Community Board with both previous attempts being successful. Wai Ling is currently the top New Zealand woman’s epee fencer in under-20 and under-17 age categories.

Roadworks to begin

NO PARKING: Proposed plans would see no parking outside business on Westminster and Cranford Sts potentially hurting sales. PHOTO: ANDREW KING

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Living and breathing it – For Chris Goldsbury hockey is his life. From playing in the Canterbury Premier League, to coaching three teams and working for Canterbury Hockey, his days are filled with the sport that he grew up watching on the sidelines. He talks to Jaimie Keay

FULL ON: In spite of coaching three teams and working fulltime for Canterbury Hockey, Chris Goldsbury still finds time to have a run around on a Saturday for Carlton-Redcliffs in the premier grade.

Chris you’re not from Christchurch so how did you come to live here? I got offered a hockey scholarship for Lincoln University in 2008 which worked out well, as I always had intentions of getting out of Auckland for a bit. Christchurch seemed like a good place to come and being lucky enough to gain a scholarship, it helped not having a student loan. It was quite a bit of a change but being a part of the scholarship programme and having hockey made it easier. When I first came down I got picked in the Canterbury under-21 side and I was the only one not from Christchurch in the team. I got a bit of stick from the guys but we went on to win the tournament and beat Auckland in the final which was awesome. How old where you when you first started playing hockey? I was eight and got called up by one of our family friends who needed someone to fill in for a couple of games so I went along. I then continued for the season and really enjoyed it. I was at the time playing rugby as well so the following season I played both and then the year after I

dropped rugby and just focused on hockey. What did you like about playing hockey? I think the fact that in my first season playing I made an Auckland rep team. I had only been playing for six months and I got picked which was pretty cool. I had been playing rugby for about five years and it wasn’t looking likely that I would be going far with it. My dad was also a hockey player so he was pleased that I decided to give hockey a good crack. Are you still playing? Yes, I play for Carlton-Redcliffs’ prem men’s team. This season we are sitting in third place, we have lost a couple of games but we are still in the hunt. You spent a bit of time in Germany playing hockey, can you tell me about that. I spent a couple of years playing for a club called Monchenegladbach. One

my Christchurch mates was playing in Holland the year before and said come over and join me, so I tried to pursue that in Holland but it didn’t work out. But then we got a chance to head to Germany so two of us went over and played for two different clubs, but we were only half an hour away, which really helped have someone close enough when English isn’t their first language. I initially had the intention of going over for a year and then come back to Lincoln on scholarship, as they were happy for me to do a year playing overseas but I enjoyed it so much I stayed on for another season. I did a bit of travelling around and saw a bit of Europe which was lots of fun. Coming back from Germany to Christchurch post-earthquake how did you find the experience? I decided to come back to Christchurch to finish off my degree. It was quite a shock at first coming back. I was here for both the quakes but I didn’t experience the aftermath. It was quite strange, of course everything had changed, in particular the dynamic of the hockey community. We were all used to playing at the same ground and having that real community feel to it but now we are spread out and the connections just were quite different. You also work for Canterbury Hockey, how did that come about? They did a restructure in 2013, made a couple of changes and got a new CEO. It then opened up an opportunity for the rep programme to be looked after my one staff member.

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hockey sticks with Chris It got contracted out to one of the local hockey business guys, Glenn Hayde. He needed a bit of help and I was able to fit it in around my part-time study. Once I finished uni I had to decide what I wanted to do and Glenn was happy to step down for me to take on the full-time role. The marketing side of it just pretty much happened to fall onto my desk. It is a challenging job at times and it can be tough also playing and coaching, but I do enjoy working with people and seeing people enjoying what they do. Having been involved in hockey since I was about three, watching dad play, it is quite cool to be able to work in a sport that I’ve been involved in for so long. How did you get into coaching? I did a little bit when I was at school helping out the junior teams and dad had always been involved as a coach, he coached a lot of teams I was involved in and I guess I knew how he did things and how he operated. When I came to Christchurch, I was looking for a bit of extra money while I was studying so I did a bit here on the side. Then when we went to Germany we coached the youth girls and boys team and the division 2 men’s team which was about four or five times a week. The language barrier of course made things interesting. At the moment I’m coaching three teams. The Christ’s College first

SUPER COACH: Goldsbury with his winning HSOB/Burnside premier women’s side after they won the 2014 Challenge Shield. Right: Relaying instructions on the sideline. next to work. My friends and I continue, I will. cliffs. I got a bit of stick from the XI, the HSOB/Burnside premier try to get around and see any new It doesn’t sound like you get women’s team and the Canterbury girls for being the club I play for. ones that pop up around the place. much free time, what do you do The girls just had a great season, under-18 girls. We have our rep We are just trying to get through we probably weren’t by far the best outside of hockey? tournament in just over a week as many menus as we can. I live at the St Andrew’s College team in the competition but we which is exciting, it’s been pretty Where do you see yourself in boarding house as a tutor, so had a bit of luck and got the wins full on so will be nice to free up a the future? the free time I do get outside of each week. bit more time. I honestly don’t know. I like to hockey is spent generally on duty Do you see yourself coaching Your HSOB/Burnside women’s take things as they come and just at the boarding house. long-term? team won the competition last Outside of that I enjoy spending see where life takes me. I wouldn’t I think so. It’s a pretty cool way year, how was that for you being mind doing a bit of travelling a lot of time in cafes, grabbing a to give back and I enjoy the team your first full year in charge? again. atmosphere and the team aspect of feed and it’s a good place to catch It was pretty cool. I didn’t have It would be pretty cool to up with mates. I am also really the game. many expectations when I went spend a year focusing on coachpassionate about the Warriors so This year has been my first into the season, I didn’t know when they are playing I am usually ing somewhere like Germany, experience with a rep team and I much about the women’s comp Belgium or Holland. I have also with my mates at home or at the have enjoyed the new challenge it and I took it pretty relaxed. thought about possibly travelling pub supporting them. brings having limited time with a We had a strong side and were to the States. They have quite a big Cafes huh. Any in particular team compared to a whole season. able to do well each week. We got hockey programme within their that you enjoy? I will probably re-apply for a rep to the end of the season undefeatuniversity/college system so that I tend to spend quite a bit of ed and then took the semi and the job next year and all things going would be fun. time at Terra Viva as it is right final we won against Carlton-Red- well and they are happy for me to

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Bishopdale’s Eli Wilson and four other Christchurch women participated in the Pink Ribbon Breakfast campaign to raise money for the Breast Cancer Society. Mrs Wilson along with Sarah McGuigan and Patsy Banfield both of Cashmere, Anna Butt, of Barrington, and Emma Scott, of Selwyn, hosted their fourth Pink Ribbon Breakfast at Casebrook

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Bishopdale butcher Rowan Lee has won the Alto Young Butcher of the Year regional title. Mr Lee has been working for Peter Timbs for about a year and he and his employer were pleased with the award that test all aspects of what it takes to be a butcher. “It is based on practical knowledge and skills, theory and ability to talk to customers. “They [Peter Timbs] were pretty stoked with me winning it. The final is at Shed 10 in Auckland. Retail Meat foots the bill, put us up in a hotel and pay for suit hire. It should be a good night.”

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CHRISTCHURCH CIVIC AWARDS 2015

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Each year, the Christchurch City Council makes awards to those individuals and organisations that have performed substantial service ( usually of a voluntary nature) or made important contributions to the city and the lives of its people. Any significant service that is seen as worthy of recognition may be presented for civic commendation. Nominations are invited for the 2015 Christchurch Civic Awards.

Completed nominations should be forwarded in a sealed envelope to: Civic Awards Civic and International Relations Team Christchurch City Council Civic Offices PO Box 73016 Christchurch 8154 No later than 5pm, Friday 31 July 2015. For more information contact: Milinda Peris 941 8251 milinda.peris@ccc.govt.nz

COMMEMORATIVE OAKS: Fifteen streets in the Papanui area were chosen to be lined with trees as a living memorial to those who lost their lives fighting for our county overseas.

MEMORIAL PLAQUE: Plaque’s reading Papanui Memorial Avenues, To the fallen 1939 - 1945 are placed at the end of each avenue (or street).

Papanui’s memorial streets BY CHRISTINE GRANT The Scheme: After World War 2, 15 streets in the Papanui area were chosen to be lined with trees as a living memorial to those who lost their lives fighting for our county overseas. A plaque reading Papanui Memorial Avenues, To the fallen 1939-1945 was placed at the end of each avenue (or street). City council records show St James Ave was the first, planted on June 1, 1945, less than one month after victory in Europe on May 8, 1945, and before VJ Day in August 1945. Twenty-one pairs of oak trees, as symbol of ‘strength and endurance,’ were selected acknowledging that this street

lost all its young men on the battlefield. Why 21? Did 21 young men lose their lives, or did this represent a 21-gun salute? Or it may just have been the number of trees that gave nice spacing along the road side. The development: In 1946 Harry Tillman, a member of both the Papanui and the Christchurch Beautifying Associations, arranged for service groups including the Returned Services Association and many of the unemployed to plant trees in the chosen streets and to have the plaques installed. However, in another report it states that the trees were paid for by the beautifying

association and the city council was responsible for the planting. The streets chosen were those with the most war casualties among their residents – Alpha Ave, Claremont Ave, Condell Ave, Dormer St, Gambia St, Halton St, Hartley Ave, Kenwyn Ave, Lansbury Ave, Norfolk St, Perry St, St James Ave, Scotston Ave, Tomes Rd and Windermere Rd. Tillman Ave was added later. How did St James Ave get its name? The most popular theory is that it was named after James Triggs (1816-1898), a farmer and fruit grower of Harewood Rd who was the verger at St Paul’s in the 1870s.

The other theory being that it was named after the Reverend John James, the original, but absentee, purchaser of Rural Section 151, who had gifted 10 acres of his land to the church (St Paul’s) to extend their glebe land to 15 acres. After being split up by the railway line in 1871/1872 most of this now surplus land to the west of the railway line later became St James Park. St James Park Rd first appears in street directories in 1892 running off Park Rd (later Windermere Rd). James Ave appears around 1907 running off Harewood Rd. The two were amalgamated and renamed St James Ave in 1924.

Have your say on the Draft Residential Red Zone Offer Recovery Plan This is the final opportunity to provide your views. Feedback on the Preliminary Draft has been used to inform five key criteria for determining Crown offers to buy vacant, insured commercial and uninsured improved properties in the residential red zones. Using those criteria, the Chief Executive has put foward his preliminary views on how new offers should be constructed. This is your opportunity to provide your written comments on the Draft Plan. Visit www.cera.govt.nz/redzoneoffer to comment using an online form. Alternatively, written comments can be emailed to: info@cera.govt.nz or posted on: facebook.com/CanterburyEarthquakeRecoveryAuthority or posted to: Draft Residential Red Zone Offer Recovery Plan Freepost CERA Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority Private Bag 4999 Christchurch 8140

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Players score big with hockey scholarships BY JAIMIE KEAY For Bella Forbes and Izzy Brown, the opportunity to study for free in the United States on a hockey scholarship was too good of a chance to pass up. The former St Margaret’s College students are off to the US in August to begin their tertiary education, at the University of California in Berkeley and the University of Iowa respectively. Rising through the ranks of Canterbury and Southern representative teams, the midfield duo have a chance to further their hockey careers in the competitive US college system. Bella has been a member of the Canterbury representative side since under-15s, and was named in the Junior Black Sticks at the end of last year. Izzy made the decision to play her rep hockey for Southern last year, just to change things up. “I had been involved in Canterbury sides since year 6 so I was due to change and looked into the option of switching. The Southern coaches were really relaxed and versatile with me which made my life a lot easier.” With the end of high school looming, Bella said she was a bit lost on what to do next. “I knew I wanted to travel,

OPPORTUNITY: Izzy Brown in action for St Margaret’s College is heading for the University of Iowa in August. PHOTO: GEOFF SOPER not put off university and still play hockey so I did a bit of web browsing and came across Jess Pullars at USA Sport Connect, and contacted her immediately about what was involved and what were the chances for someone like me getting a scholarship.” Izzy said she found out about the possibility of attending a US college through a fellow teammate. “Jackie Moorfield came back from Boston College last year, so she and her mum chatted to

me about it. At that stage I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do uni wise and they gave me the details of Jess.” Both girls were required to compile a video package showcasing their hockey skills, and had Skype interviews with coaches at their prospective schools. Since Bella went through the process earlier than Izzy she was able to receive advice from her teammate. “It was a nerve-wracking

experience so being able to chat to Bella about it was very helpful.” Bella said when she found out she had gained a scholarship she was “over the moon”. “I am very excited to be moving to one of the top universities in the world. People always say to me you probably couldn’t have done any better, I scored big time with California.” Bella said she had a small amount of knowledge about the university through a family

EXCITING: Bella Forbes is heading to the University of California. friend. “One of my dad’s friends that he swam with attended university there back in the day. We definitely did our research and found it was a pretty amazing place.” While Bella has yet to decide on her major, she will study a mixture of English, psychology, stats and economics, while Izzy will study environmental policy and planning. •More sport, pages 20, 21

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Parents of year 6 students are encouraged to take a good look at their child’s full primary school when choosing schooling for 2016. Why change schools when you don’t need to? Full Primary schools are tried and tested and have developed in innovative and cost effective ways since their inception in 1877. They are as important to the provision of education in 2016 as they were in 1877.

What makes them successful? • They have evolved over time and have responded to the different demographic changes since 1877. • They are located in neighbourhoods; they cater for families and respond to community needs. • They are staffed by highly trained teachers who know curriculum levels from level 1 – 5 who have had the same teacher training as teachers in other year 7 and 8 school types. • Teachers in the students current full primary school know about individual students learning progress and learning style from year 1 – 8. • Developing the whole child, flexibility, nurture, innovation and child centered learning sum up full primary schools. • Year 7 and 8 intermediate age students are the leaders and role models along with the adults in a full primary school. • School organisation in a full primary school fits the needs of students not the timetable.

What does the research tell us about the learning needs of Year 7 and 8 students? • Curriculum that is relevant, challenging, integrative, and exploratory • Multiple learning and teaching approaches • Assessment and evaluation programs that promote quality learning • Organizational structures that support meaningful relationships and learning • Educators who value working with the age group • Courageous, collaborative leadership • School-wide efforts and policies that foster health, wellness, and safety • Multifaceted guidance and support services • School-initiated family and community partnerships

ool Board of Trustees Election • All year 7 and 8 students are included in leadership nt and opportunities, Staff Election Results sporting opportunities, school

community job opportunities, buddy responsibilities and role model expectations. They are seen by others in ns, as the number of valid nominations the school as the leaders and younger students to look ber of vacancies required to be filled, up to them. e the following duly elected:

• These opportunities and strategies to build leadership, key competencies and resilience are available to all , Anthony Pollock, Cathy intermediate age children in a full primary. en, Bridget

, Liza

Looking at the above list it becomes clear that it isn’t school type or school architecture that makes the difference for intermediate age children. It is instead the learning and the attitude of professionals to this cohort of students. This can happen in any school setting as long as the leadership, teachers and nonteaching staff are committed. Full Primary Schools are providers of intermediate aged education in every way that other types of schools are.

Lincoln Primary

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Avonhead

55 Avonhead Road, Avonhead

03 348 7361

admin@avonhead.school.nz

www..avonhead.school.nz

Beckenham

71 Sandwich Road, Beckenham

03 337 1404

principal@beckenham.school.nz

www.beckenham.school.nz

Belfast

700 Main North Rd, Belfast

03 323 8849

office@belfast.school.nz

www.belfastschool.co.nz

Burnham School

Chaytor Avenue Christchurch

03 347 6851

principal@burnham.school.nz

www.burnham.school.nz

Cashmere Primary

135 Hackthorne Rd Cashmere

03 332 6786

office@cashmereprimary .school.nz

www.cashmereprimary .school.nz

Ch.Ch. East

311 Gloucester St Christchurch

03 366 2440

admin@chcheast.school.nz

www.chcheast.school.nz

Christ the King

92 Greers Rd Burnside

03 358 2708

admin@christtheking.school.nz

www. christtheking.school.nz

Clearview Primary

20 Broadlands Drive, Rolleston

03 347 7025

admin@clearview.school.nz

www.clearview.school.nz

03 329 4842

office@diamondharbour .school.nz

www.diamondharbour .school.nz

Diamond Harbour

And also The research also provides insight into what works for intermediate age children: Ministry of Education by Dinham and Rowe of the Australian Council for Educational Research. 2007 • From the broader ‘teaching and learning literature’, there is strong evidence that the quality of teaching which students receive at all levels and stages of schooling is of major importance in influencing achievement outcomes for students. • While productive and positive student-teacher relationships are identified as an important characteristic of highly performing schools catering for middle years students, it needs to be acknowledged that good teachers and school leaders at all levels of schooling is what works. • It is therefore debateable whether at least some aspects of the philosophy and enactment of middle schooling is any different from ‘good’ teaching and effective schooling generally in all school types.

The literature is clear in advocating ‘middle schooling approaches focusing on quality teaching and enhanced learning’ rather than on school type. Therefore it is what happens in the classroom to support learning and what happens across the school to cater for the specific developmental, cognitive, physical, emotional and social needs of intermediate age children that makes the difference. Not school type. The research on middle schooling and its implications to provision of quality education to year 7 and 8 students is as applicable to full primary schools as it is for other intermediate schooling types.

13 Hunters Road, Diamond Harbour

Halswell

437 Halswell Rd, Halswell

03 322 7038

admin@halswell.school.nz

halswell.school.nz

Heathcote Valley

61 Bridle Path Rd, Heathcote Valley

03 384 1058

admin@hvs.school.nz

www.hvs.school.nz

Kaiapoi Borough School

19 Hilton St Kaiapoi

03 327 7231

principal@kbs.school.nz

www.kbs.school.nz

Kaiapoi North

278 Williams Street, Kaiapoi

03 327 8803

jason.m@kaiapoinorth.school.nz

www.kaiapoinorth.school.nz

Ladbrooks

9 Barnes Road, RD4, Ladbrooks

03 329 6885

office@ladbrooks.school.nz

www.ladbrooks.school.nz

Lincoln Primary

130 North Belt Rd Lincoln

03 325 2571

principal@lincolnprimary.ac.nz

lincolnprimary.ultranet. school.nz

Loburn

RD 2 Rangiora

03 312 8828

principal@loburn.school.nz

www.loburn.school.nz

Lyttelton Primary School

41 Voelas Road (Hill Site) and 18 Winchester Street (Town Site)

03 929 0588

diana.feary@lyttelton.school.nz

www.lyttelton.school.nz

Mairehau Primary

43 Mahars Road, Mairehau

03 385 3796

principal@mps.school.nz

www.mps.school.nz

Marshland

329 Prestons Road

03 385 2239

principal@marshland.school.nz

www.marshland.school.nz

Merrin

41 Merrin Street, Avonhead

03 358 8369

office@merrin.school.nz

www.merrin.school.nz

Mt Pleasant School

82 Major Hornbrook Road

03 384 3994

principal@mtpleasant.school.nz

www.mtpleasant.school.nz

New Brighton Catholic (Mary Immaculate)

100 Lonsdale Street, New Brighton

03 388 7982

office@nbc.school.nz

www.nbc.school.nz

Oaklands

37 Cunningham Place, Halswell

03 322 8735

office@oaklands.school.nz

www.oaklands.school.nz

Ohoka

RD2 Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi

03 312 6840

office@ohoka.school.nz

www.ohoka.school.nz

Opawa School

30 Ford Rd. Opawa, Christchurch

03 332 6374

principal@opawa.school.nz

www.opawa.school.nz

Our Lady of the Assumption

89A Sparks Rd Hoon Hay

03 338 9503

admin@ola.school.nz

www.ola.school.nz

Ouruhia School

21 Turners Rd, Christchurch

03 323 8855

principal@ouruhia.school.nz

http://ouruhia.wikispaces.com

Parkview

Chadbury St, Parklands

03 383 0833

office@parkview.school.nz

www.parkview.school.nz

Pegasus Bay School

5 Solander Rd, Pegasus

03 920 7000

principal@pegasusbay.school.nz

www.pegasusbay.school.nz

Prebbleton School

Blakes Road, Prebbleton

03 349 6553

mike@prebbleton.school.nz

www.prebbleton.school.nz

Queenspark

222 Queenspark Drive, Christchurch

03 383 1578

admin@queenspark.school.nz

www.queenspark.school.nz

Rangiora new Life School

2 Denchs Rd, Rangiora

03 313 6332

admin@rnls.school.nz

www.rnls.school.nz

Redcliffs

Truro St, Sumner

03 384 3853

admin@redcliffs.school.nz

www.redcliffs.school.nz www.riccartonprimary .school.nz www.russley.school.nz

Riccarton Primary

English Street, Upper Riccarton

03 348 5700

office@riccartonprimary .school.nz

Russley

74 Cutts Road, Russley

03 342 7783

reception@russley.school.nz

South New Brighton

160 Estuary Road, South New Brighton

03 388 9426

admin@snbs.school.nz

www.snbs.school.nz

Springston School

16- 20 Leeston Road, Springston

03 329 5724

office@springston.school.nz

springston.school.nz

St Bernadette’s Catholic

74 Hei Hei Road, Hornby

03 342 9780

admin@stbernadetteschch .school.nz

www.stbernadetteschch .school.nz

St Joseph’s Papanui

4 Vagues Rd, Christchurch

03 352 8779

principal@stjopapa.school.nz

www.stjopapa.school.nz

St Martins

Albert Terrace, St Martins

03 332 6121

admin@stmartins.school.nz

www.stmartins.school.nz

St Patrick’s Kaiapoi

61 Fuller St, Kaiapoi

03 327 7700

tcoleman@stpatkai.school.nz

www.stpatkai.school.nz

St Peter’s

11 Fisher Avenue, Beckenham

03 332 7598

office@saintpeters.school.nz

www.saintpeters.school.nz

Sumner

Colenso Street, Sumner

03 326 6546

admin@sumner.school.nz

www.sumner.school.nz

Templeton

40 Kirk Road, Templeton

03 349 7045

office@templeton.school.nz

www.templeton.school.nz

Waltham School

Waltham Road & Hastings Street

03 379 3137

admin@waltham.school.nz

www. waltham.school.nz

Westburn

257 Waimairi Road, Ilam

03 358 8173

admin@westburn.school.nz

www.westburn.school.nz

West Eyreton

1651 North Eyre Road, Rangiora RD 5

03 312 5850

office@westeyreton.school.nz

www.westeyreton.school.nz

West Melton Primary

743 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton

03 347 8448

mary@westmelton.school.nz

www.westmelton.school.nz

Wharenui

32 Matipo Street, Riccarton

03 348 5263

office@wharenui.school.nz

www.wharenui.school.nz

Woodend Full

Main Road, Woodend 7641

03 312 7808

g.barber@woodend.school.nz

www.woodend.school.nz

Yaldhurst Model

48 School Road, Yaldhurst

03 342 7933

secretary@yaldhurst.school.nz

www.yaldhurst.school.nz

Parkview School

New Brighton Catholic

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t the adjoining physio clinic, the three qualified physiotherapists specialise in dealing with chronic pain, such as headaches, earache, toothache, and facial and jaw pain. As physiotherapist Ietje van Stolk explains, when our muscles tighten this can refer pain to many of the areas around the face and head. Dehydration can be the catalyst for tightening the neck muscle (SCM), which causes pain in the ear, forehead and around the eye and jaw joint areas. Tightening of

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ishopdale Shopping Centre, which officially opened in 1966, is about to celebrate its 50th birthday. The shopping precinct was originally developed by what was then Ministry of Works, and it is based on a similar concept that had been developed slightly earlier in Porirua. The “pioneers” of the Bishopdale shopping community included the Bishopdale Pharmacy (originally the Chemist) and the shops on either side, Bishopdale Butchery and a Books and Toy shop. Woolworths opened shortly after on the site where the New World Supermarket stands

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GRASSROOTS SPORT Canterbury primary schools’ indoor basketball tournament was held at Pioneer Stadium last week with Cotswold and St Andrew’s taking out the year 5 and 6 girls’ and year 7 and 8 boys’ competitions respectively. Paparoa Street A finished third in the year 5 and 6 boys with Cotswold eighth, St Patrick’s ninth and Paparoa Street B 11th. The Nor’ West News captured the action in the match between Russley, who finished 13th equal , and St Patrick’s who 182. PHOTOS: GEOFF SLOAN

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Do you enjoy cards, like challenges Guiding girls into a well-balanced life and want to stay mentally alert? irlGuiding New Zealand full of activities and new challenges for girls Then discover Bridge with the Christchurch Bridge Club

very week, at least 3000 people in the greater Christchurch area in over 20 bridge clubs play bridge. The Christchurch Bridge Club, with approx 900 members, is the largest, from teenagers through to 90-plus years of age playing. If you enjoy playing cards, like challenges and want to stay mentally alert, then bridge is the game for you. The Christchurch Bridge Club offers lessons provided by professional teachers who are well skilled in the game and utilise the latest technologies for improved learning that can be practiced and reviewed at home on the internet. After 10 weeks, you will be ready to set out upon the highway to bridge success and will have developed a skill and passion to

last a lifetime. Many opportunities will be open to you representing your club, province or country in a variety of grades. Or, just enjoy a social game with the warmth and friendship of like-minded people of all ages. Watch out though, bridge is very addictive! Once lessons are completed, you can play at the Christchurch Club in the evenings and/ or during the day, in your own home with friends or on the internet with people from around the world. The next beginner’s course commences on Wednesday, July 22, at 7.30pm for 10 weeks, cost free at the Christchurch Bridge Club, 21 Nova Place. For further details or to enrol, email office@chchbridge.co.nz or phone 366 1516. Visit www.chchbridge.co.nz.

LET’S LEARN TO DANCE

he most popular form of dance at the moment is Latin American/ street Latin. There are others who would like rock ‘n’ roll and those who want to dance one dance to all music. There is modern jive, and there are also ballroom dances such as waltz and quickstep. Now you can learn all styles at the Colleen Murray Dance Centre. So call today on 021 140 2783 to learn to dance the easy

way, for fitness, fun and weight control. Dancing is for everybody so why not get your children involved in great alternative sport than the heavy contact sports which a lot of children do not like. Private lessons and group classes are available from our team of instructors. For more information and times of classes, telephone 383 0317 or 021 140 2783. Check out their website www.colleenmurray.com.

Special OFFeR

Christchurch Bridge Club Do you enjoy cards, like challenges & want to stay mentally alert? … then discover Bridge with the Christchurch Bridge Club.

FREE Beginner Bridge Lessons Wed 22nd July @ 7.30pm for 10 weeks. Phone: 366-1516 21 Nova Place, ChCh Email: office@chchbridge.co.nz www.chchbridge.co.nz

6 claSSeS FOR Only $60

TUESDAY 14 JULY 8pm - 9pm THURSDAY 16 JULY 7pm - 8pm SUNDAY 19 JULY 7pm - 8pm

For those who want to try it all. Lots of fun whilst learning to DANCE. Ballroom, Latin American, Rock n Roll, and much more.

WEDNESDAY 15 JULY 8pm - 9pm Latin American, Cha, Samba, Rumba.

SUNDAY 19 JULY 7pm - 8pm Just Rock n Roll.

To register, telephone

383 0317 or 021 140 2783 Dance Centre, 520 Cranford Street Personal tuition and small group lessons by appointment.

Dojos at Burnside and Linwood Training 7 Days a Week Classes for Adults and Kids

AIKIDO S H I N R Y U K A N

Phone 383-4843 www.christchurchaikido.co.nz

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helps girls to be the best they can be. Through a balanced programme of fun outdoor and indoor activities, girls have the opportunity to make new friends, grow in confidence, learn new skills and experience adventure,” says Cath Ford, GirlGuiding NZ’s Southern Zone manager. At GirlGuiding, girls and young women get to tackle new challenges, earn badges, do community projects, develop leadership skills and learn to appreciate and respect the environment. We have recently introduced refreshed programmes that are

to achieve and there are heaps of exciting events coming up for those interested in giving guiding a go. For example, the next Jamboree is in January 2016 in Christchurch for girls aged 9 to 14 years old, so now is a good time for girls and leaders to get involved. We are also keen to talk to any women aged above 18 who may be interested in volunteering as a leader. “Leaders have as much fun as the girls do and no experience is necessary as all the training is provided”. To find out more, call 0800 449 663, email southernzone@girlguidingnz.org.nz or visit www.girlguidingnz.org.nz.

AIKIDO

– A MARTIAL ART FOR EVERYONE

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ften one of the first questions people ask when enquiring about joining aikido is ‘what ages do you cater for’ or ‘am I too old?’” says Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury chief instructor Andrew Williamson. “I always tell them aikido is suitable for all ages. Everyone is welcome.” With current membership of over 210 students in Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury, the ages range from 5 to 12 years in the kids’ classes and 13 to 70 in the adults’ classes. “Our aim is to build students’ skills. It doesn’t matter where people start from as

long as they improve,” says Williamson. Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury offers five basic classes each week through which beginners join. Training is “stepped” to the ability of the beginner. As beginners progress, they can join first the general and then advanced classes. Through its dojos in Burnside and Linwood, Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury offers training near you. The timetable of 23 classes weekly ensure that you can find a flexible training schedule that will suit. For more info about Aikido Shinryukan Canterbury, phone Andrew 383 4843. Visit www.christchurchaikido.co.nz.

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HEALTH

Sugar hits pack a long-term punch You may not realise it, but your sugar consumption has likely increased over the past several years. Beyond what you add to your coffee or the occasional sweet treat, you may be getting hidden sugar from an array of processed foods, such as tomato sauce and salad dressing. Even conventional baby food contains added sugar. And all those additions can be troubling to your health, say experts. “Sugar is directly linked to obesity, tooth decay, diabetes, fatigue, headaches, arthritis, adrenal burnout and physiological and emotional problems,” says Steve Weston, director of ambassador relations/ nutrition expert of Sunwarrior, a producer of raw, plant-based supplements. For improved health, here are several ways to become more mindful about your sugar consumption: •There are many names and forms of sugar so learning to read food labels helps. Generally speaking, if an ingredient ends with -ose, then it’s a sugar. •Keep the sugar off the table and in the pantry. You’ll be less likely to add it to your meals. There are plenty of foods that you may be adding sugar to that are already sugary on their own – from cereal to fresh fruit. •Don’t use artificial sweeteners. It may seem natural to reach for an artificial sweetener when you’re attempting to cut back on the real deal, but it’s a mistake. Most artificial sweeteners actually increase cravings for sugary foods. If you do need a boost of sweetness,

Te Wananga o Aotearoa

In July, Te Wananga o Aotearoa will be offering two exciting fees-free courses, each providing a foundational entry into an important aspect of Te Ao Maori.

awai Raupapa – Certificate in Introduction to Maori Art (Raranga) – Level 3. During the course, you’ll produce fine pieces of work while learning tikanga (protocols) appropriate to this art form. You’ll also learn traditional knowledge around basic research, safe practice and workshop management. On completion, tauira will also have the opportunity to further their study SWEET: It is possible to reduce your sugar intake without missing out on flavour. stick to more healthy options, such as honey, date sugar, coconut sugar and pure organic maple syrup. •Seek out sweet flavours, while reaping the benefits of plant-based proteins with a protein blend such as Sunwarrior Protein, an easily digestible nutrientfilled superfood that tastes great and has zero grams of sugar and no unhealthy additives. “A healthy protein powder can ensure you’re getting a complete array of the essential amino acids needed to build and repair muscle, drive metabolism, keep skin young and elastic, build and balance hormones and carry out a host of other processes by allowing the body to create the right enzymes,” says Weston.

Using low temperatures, enzymes, whole grains and superfoods, Sunwarrior’s process creates plant-based proteins that taste great and supply all the essential amino acids your body craves. •Pay attention to your skin, which is a reflection of your health and the quality of your nutrition. If you consume too much sugar, particularly from processed foods, a chemical reaction can form a rogue molecule known as an advanced glycation end product. Undesirable effects include wrinkles and droopy skin. By learning more about the foods you eat and making wise choices, you can reduce your sugar intake without missing out on flavour.

Fat may halt heart disease The fat surrounding blood vessels can help fight heart disease. The new research might help explain the paradox that people with a body mass index that signifies obesity are actually more likely to live longer after a heart attack than someone who has a healthier BMI. The studies, led by a British Heart Foundation research fellow Professor Charalambos Antoniades, involved analysis of tissue collected from heart surgery patients. Antoniades found the heart, and the arteries supplying blood to it, send out an SOS to the fat surrounding these tissues to stimulate a defence mechanism against early stages of coronary heart

Celebrate Matariki with

disease. The research revealed that during oxidative stress – a process that leads to the furring of the arteries known as atherosclerosis – the fat surrounding the vessels and heart releases chemicals that minimise it and also help prevent the development of heart disease. The chemicals are antiinflammatory to minimise the inflammation triggered by oxidative stress and antioxidant to target the process itself. Antoniades acknowledged that “fat has a bad reputation.” “But we’re learning more and more about how and why certain types of fat in the body are actually essential for good heart health.”

The team is looking at how these healthy processes can be weakened if the fat is unhealthy, as can be the case if a person has type 2 diabetes. The researchers are developing treatments to reverse this. By using a newly developed technology based on high-resolution computerised tomography, they are also trying to monitor the behaviour of fat in the human body, and guide future therapeutic interventions to prevent cardiovascular diseases. This could allow doctors to detect the earliest stages of heart disease and direct treatment to prevent the development of the disease, which can lead to a heart attack.

pathway with the 36-week Level 4 Certificate in Art – Raranga. Certificate in Tikanga Maori L3 is the other programme being offered. In this course, you will develop your understanding and appreciation of the Maori world view, values and beliefs, and how they function within Aotearoa New Zealand and international societies. This programme looks at how to apply these concepts in your home, workplace and your community.

Expressions of interest are now being taken for both courses. Please contact Brenda Heke for further information. Phone 03 353 6550 or email Brenda.Heke@twoa.ac.nz.

Come study with us! Certificate in Tikanga Māori - Level 3 Duration: 18 weeks

Date: July 2015

Fees: No fees

The Certificate in Tikanga Māori will explore Māori world views, values and beliefs and how they function within Aotearoa New Zealand and international societies. This programme will also look at how to apply these concepts in your home, your workplace and your community.

KĀWAI RAUPAPA Certificate in Introduction to (Māori) Art - Level 3 Raranga Duration: 18 weeks

Date: July 2015

Fees: No fees

Explore the world of Māori art forms and develop your artistic process while you investigate your options for further tertiary study. This introductory programme will help you expand your knowledge of Māori art forms and provide you with the confidence to start on a learning pathway that extends to degree level. While you’re on this programme, you’ll be involved in a range of projects designed to engage communities with Māori art forms.

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CPIT graduate and budding butler to train with

London’s finest

Maori-Pasifika trades training giving students

skills for rebuild and beyond

PIT-trained food and hospitality professional Simon Wilke, who got his start through the New Zealand Government-led Youth Guarantee scheme, is about to take a new career turn; to be a British-trained butler. The National Diploma in Hospitality Management graduate has been accepted into the London-based British Butler Institute, an international school for butler and front of house professionals. His course starts in September, with guaranteed work placement afterwards at the famous London hotel, The Ritz, in October. He is taking his hospitality and cooking skills around the world and intends to build on his training in operational and management methods, international workplaces, worldwide front office operations, global food and beverage service, functions, events and human resources. On his course, Wilke also learned about presentation and professionalism, which are valuable attributes in a modern butler, who must be capable of taking on any daily task, from ironing a shirt to organising a dinner party. “I owe so much to CPIT. I walked through the door not a very confident person, and walked out a confident one, with a whole set of skills.” After leaving Christchurch’s Middleton Grange School in 2010, he signed up for the government training initiative, the Youth Guarantee scheme, to do a Certificate in Hospitality so he could continue his studies and learn practical skills.

Dinner is served: Former Youth Guarantee scheme student and CPIT Food and Hospitality graduate Simon Wilke is off to learn butlery skills at a prestigious London school.

“I saw it as a way of getting where I wanted to go and to start a great career, to get the experience I needed along with a qualification.” Enrolment in CPIT’s National Diploma of Hospitality Management was the next logical step. He graduated in 2013 and since then has worked at several well-known restaurants in Canterbury, including Beaufort House at Akaroa and Flames Italian Restaurant. To fund his UK travel and $10,000 course, Wilke continues to be involved in his family’s drainlaying business by day and as a maitre d’ at Christchurch’s Protocol Public House and Kitchen by night. Wilke intends to return to New Zealand to do the CPIT Bachelor of Hospitality Management, specialising in events and intends to keep in contact with the institute. “I’d like to give back to CPIT because they really gave me a kick start.”

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The world’s her oyster: Upcoming He Toki apprentice Semiko Tallott-Stuart is learning skills for her new carpentry career.

he Pasifika Trades Training programme and Maori-led He Toki ki te Rika initiative are providing opportunities for Maori and Pasifika people to learn a trade and contribute to the Christchurch rebuild. CPIT offers full scholarships in a New Zealand Government-led Skills for Canterbury package, and the South Island iwi-led He Toki scheme brings together the strengths, knowledge, expertise, capability and network of Te Runanga o Ngai Tahu, the Hawkins Group and CPIT. He Toki carpentry pre-trade trainee Semiko Tallot-Stuart, 19, is thriving in the environment provided by these initiatives and aims to be Hawkins’ first ever female apprentice. “Hawkins, He Toki and CPIT are very passionate about what they do with us. They want to see us succeed,” she said. The former officer/worker and her He Toki trade colleagues are supervised by Hawkins’

site manager Tony Coles, who is also in charge of the CPIT Trades’ new workshop complex. “My first two He Toki trainees Lio Tauanu’u and Amos Neate have been really good apprentices – I’ve got a lot of time for them. Semiko’s still young, and she’s coming along, absorbing all she needs to know to be an apprentice,” Coles said. The ex-New Zealand Army staff sergeant and veteran builder of 36 years believes good communication is one of the best skills an apprentice should develop. “Building is about plumb, straight and true, but it’s also about how to deal with people.” He said there’s never been a better time to be an apprentice, with so much work in the building industry with the rebuild for the next 10 to 15 years. He Toki and Pasifika Trades Training offer free trades training in carpentry, civil construction, engineering, furniture and joinery, general engineering, painting, plaster board and plumbing and gasfitting.

“Building is about plumb, straight and true, but it’s also about how to deal with people.”

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MONEY Opportunities abound in Aranui Boarded-up shops Boarded-up shops a bad not good for economy Asign ranui High is delighted to be able to invite parents and caregivers Liz to a number of visitor days over the May Koh to July period to view our school in operation and to ask questions about the school’s old empty building. current position as it moves towards the exciting future of the Aranui Community Campus. THE ALTERNATIVE With its history of success and innovation really are keenareas, on inIf you many different the school remains a rental house inproperty, a strong position to may caterbefor a wide range The yield will be lower, ofbetter. and isinterests. Aranui Academies butabilities since a house not purposecontinue offer have nichetoprogrammes which are as built andto people live somewhere, a rental house will popular as ever. The Aranui Services Academy is be lower risk. one of only four in the South Island. This very If you really want commercial hands-on programme property, listed propertycaters trustsfor the needs of students who flourish in aoption, very practically based (LPTs) are a much better

Trapped between old folks, grown kids

Alan Clarke

The worst in in HE investment worst investment New Zealand at theatmoment New Zealand the moment is glaringly is glaringly obvious in most in most small to small toobvious medium-size towns medium-size towns and rural and rural cities: commercial cities: commercial property. property. One does not need to look far doesshops, not need to to One see empty supermarkets, and look far to seewarehouses empty shops, firstand second-floor offices. supermarkets, warehouses It’s not uncommon to find 10 and firstper cent to and 30 persecond-floor cent vacant. offices. It’s notIS uncommon to find WHAT 10 per cent to 30 per cent HAPPENING? vacant.

A lot of businesses in small towns are marginal anyway, and WHAT HAPPENING? after rent,ISrates, insurances, cost of stock, wages etc, not A lot of ACC, businesses in small much profit is left for tenants. towns are marginal anyway, work hard, put in andThey afteroften rent, rates, insurlong hours and barely make ances, cost of stock, ACC, enough in wages.

wages etc, not much profit is left forCOMPUTER tenants. THE AGE They often work hard, put Aslong morehours and more are in andpeople barely shopping on the internet, make enough wages. traditional retailin shops are being hurt by the lack of foot traffic.

TheCOMPUTER internet also makes THE AGEit easier for self-employed people As more and more people to work from home andinteroperate are shopping on the mobile businesses, making the net, shops needtraditional for an office retail redundant. are being hurtlike by banks the lack Bigger tenants willof oftentraffic. move to more modern foot buildings when they The internet alsobecome makes available. it easier for self-employed Businesses like accountants people to work from and solicitors, which likehome to and operate present a goodmobile profile, busiwill move to newer, more prestigious nesses, making the need for buildings keep up Bigger an office to redundant. appearances theirwill clients. tenants like for banks often When bigger retailers, like move to more modern The Warehouse and Briscoes, buildings theyorbecome need largerwhen premises move to a new shopping mall or precinct, available. they leave behind vacant Businesses likethem accouncommercial property that often tants and solicitors, which cannot be filled. like to present a good profile, will move toPER newer, BUT ABOUT 80 more prestigious buildings CENT ARE OCCUPIED to keep up appearances for A prospective their clients. commercial property buyer may at this point When retailers,80like object andbigger say “nonsense, per The cent Warehouse are occupied,and and IBriscan buy a goodneed building withpremises a nine-year coes, larger lease for $700,000, and get a 6 per or move to a new shopping cent to 7 per cent yield”. mall or precinct, they leave This may be good for now, but behind vacantWhat comno lease them runs forever. mercial property that often happens if the tenant moves on cannot be filled.

environment with a strong focus on physical skills and development, along with military drill, self-discipline training and outdoor adventure, including involvement in the Hillary 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 carving, basketball, Cisco, rugby league and rugby fundamentals, and others are not only high interest programmes, but contribute significantly with the credits for NCEA Level 2 because: and above. The changing nature families ■ They are liquid. You can buy Theofnew Aranui campus will be built alongside is putting pressure on middleand sell them on the share existing aged adults whothe are having to school which will minimise market disruption to the school. With this process support more than one ■ They are diversified generation. ■ They used to pay over 5 per beginning in July this year, students will have the Applications are now invited forThese the are the members of cent yield opportunity to see this new project rising with Sport in Education 9the so-called sandwich ■ They have the money toclass buy in Year the spectacular generation. Increased longevity multimillion dollar investment in theabest, and so have good contextualised learning approach themore future of education in eastern Christchurch. means retirees are likely occupancy using sports as the focus. to run out of money But with bank rates so low, Thisbefore new the campus and the programmes it will endthis of their life and their the face of education in our everyone is chasing are yield, and so for Scholarships available offerturn willto change offspring for help. Children who LPTsclass are expensive. Higher High School at Hillmorton region and places in the new school will be highly struggle prices yields. inmean 2016lower as well as academic and with debt, failedafter. relationships or sought single uniform scholarships.parenthood call on their parents We welcome you to participate in one of SYNDICATED in adulthood for the financial personalised tours which are on offer over PROPERTY All Applications close 31stsupport. July coming weeks. We look forward to meeting you Don’t touch them: In these situations nobody For further information and an application anddebt having the opportunity to chat with you ■ They form oftencontact have high set-up The Principal’s wins. PA, Transferring costHillmorton (the promoters is not doing between aboutdoesn’t the school and the future developments. High School Tankerville Road. generations

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insurance and maintenance to pay? THE REALITY The value of commercial property lies in the quality of the tenant and the length of the lease.happens if "What A quality tenant, in a new the tenant building and a longmoves lease creates the highest value, but no on ata dated thebuilding end of tenant, or a restricted lease, the the lease,results andinthe building losing its value.

owner cannot get 80 PER CENT ARE another BUT one? OCCUPIED ... Some landlords are so stubborn their buildings can lie empty for a long time. Other landlords get desat the end the lease, the perate andoftake in a and tenant owner cannot getand/or anotheron one? at a low rental, a Tenants go broke sometimes, short lease. too. In factwants probably only Who a $700,000 about 60 per cent to 70 no per investment that produces yield,of yetcommercial still has rates, cent buildinsurance and maintenance ings in many towns are to pay? on good terms for the leased owner.

THE REALITY

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•They are liquid. You can buy and sell them on the share market •They are diversified •They used to pay over 5 per cent yield •They have the money to the highest value, tenant, buy the best, andbut so no have a dated building or a restricted good occupancy lease, results in the building But with bank rates so losing its value. low, everyone is chasing yield, and so LPTsARE are ex80 PER CENT pensive. HigherBUT prices OCCUPIED . .mean . lower yields.

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baby THE WORST •They lack diversification INVESTMENT NEW •They are illiquidIN – hard ZEALAND IS RISKY to get cash out TOO •Don’t be taken in by bigname can and I wouldtenants, hazard athey guess that do move 15 onper cent to 30 per probably cent of landlordsoverall, will agree •Syndicates, arethat it is. Capital quite risky is tied up and there is Inohave yieldlooked but there arelooked still high and outgoings. There is a 15-30 per and looked. cent chance of no tenant for a I have 28 years looklong time,spent and ending up with an ing for “the better way” to invest, but I keep coming back to the diversified portfolio: bonds, property and shares, on and offshore. Conquer You can chase this and Email that, or have yourYour favourites, Overload by but in the long run, the Debbie diversified portfolio may do Mayo-Smith, just as well, often Penguin, with less $34.99 risk, and less heartache. Unless of course you are a genius. I am not, and I have not met many. at a cafe I noticed latte •Alan Clarke is aawhite financial bowlretirement chock-full of adviser business and and cards. “What you do with author. He isdoan indepenthese cards?” I asked. dent authorised financial “People go in a monthly draw adviser (AFA) for a hotel stay,” FSP26532; was the reply. what do you do with his“Then, disclosure statement is the business available oncards?” request and is “Nothing.” free.

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it for nothing) solve the problem, it just shifts Phone (03)338-5119. ■ Once they are set up, the the burden of debt and drags Email: admin@hillmorton.school.nz promoter moves on others down. Members of the The new Aranui campus will www.hillmorton.school.nz ■ Leaving you to carry the baby sandwich generation can find built alongside the existing ■ They lack diversification themselves workingbe longer ■ They are illiquid — hard to get hours, making lifestyle school cash out sacrifices and plunging furtherwhich will minimise ■ Don’t be taken in by big-name into debt. Along with this can disruption to the school. tenants, they can and do move on ■ Syndicates, overall, are quite risky I have looked and looked and looked. I have spent 28 years looking for “the better way” to invest, but I keep coming back to the diversified portfolio: bonds, property and shares, on and offshore. You can chase this and that, or have your favourites, but in the long run, the diversified portfolio may do just as well, come depression, health often with less risk, and less problems and loss of enjoyment heartache. of life. It is not just money that Unless of course you are a is demanded by older and genius. younger generations, it can also I am not, and I have not met be time and emotional support. many. Women, in particular, can find themselves providing care out Alan Clarke is a financial and of work hours to parents, retirement adviser and author. children and grandchildren. His second book, The Great NZ When the term “sandwich Work, Money & Retirement generation” was coined back in Puzzle, is available at acfs.co.nz the 1980s, its members Alan is an independent comprised baby boomers. Now, authorised financial adviser 30 years later, it is the children (AFA) FSP26532; his disclosure of the baby boomers who are statement is available on request stuck in the middle. As baby and is free. boomers continue to age, the burden on their children will become increasingly heavy. However, a 2013 survey by the Pew Research Centre, a US social research organisation, showed that though about 20 What a missed golden per cent of middle-aged adults opportunity. Here was a client provided financial support to database right before their very their parents, around 73 per eyes and they threw it out. They cent provided support to should have been starting an children aged over 18 and this finish with tea with onlineTours communication witha morning/afternoon percentage has been rising.the Principal to answer any questions. There will alsoSociety be a representative these people who were already demands we care from for the Aranui Community clients, trying to woo them back Board Campus Establishment and aand display the the young the old,ofbut themagnificent new School to again and again and again. needs all generations beofstarted soon.need to be kept balance while by Find out all about the newinschool you visit Aranui High. sometimes saying no.

"Women, in particular, can find themselves providing care out of work hours."

ARANUI HIGH SCHOOL

Welcome to our Open Day Events

The answer was right before theirPersonalised eyes tours available on this date:

BUT ABOUT 80 PER CENT ARE OCCUPIED A prospective commerWhen I was starting cial property buyerbusiness may at in 2000,point I heardobject a presentation this and say by Winston Marsh that I took to “nonsense, 80 per cent are heart. It helped frame my occupied, and I can buy a business success. good building nineWinston said:with “Be aabetter marketer what you do than year leaseoffor $700,000, anda doeraof6 what you do.” get per cent to 7 per cent So simple. So clever. So yield”. poorly done by most. This may be good for There are thousands of now, but nojust lease forever. people likeruns you out there — running similar companies, What happens if the tenant workingon in the same occupation. moves at the end of the What makes you special? lease, and the owner cannot You can be the very best in get Tenants youranother industryone? at what you do.go broke sometimes, too.about But if people don’t know you — how can they use your Who wants a $700,000 services or buy your products? investment that produces comes more swiftly no Success yield, yet still has rates,

Be More Effective

THE ALTERNATIVE Ifwith you Debbie really are keen on Mayo-Smith property, a rental house may be better. The yield will be lower, but since a house is not purpose-built and to thosehave adeptto at live marketing people some-and promotion. Be a better where, a rental housemarketer will be of what you do than a doer of lower risk. what you do. Look for and take If you reallychance want comeach and every to mercial listed promote property, your business. Here’s an example of a huge property trusts (LPTs) missed opportunity. are a much better option, Once, while ordering a coffee because:

Tuesday, 28 July: 9.30am - 11.00am

To book a place or for any information, please contact Principal’s ■ further Liz Koh is an authorised

Secretary - principal@ahs.school.nz or phone Written by Debbie Mayo-Smith financial adviser. The advice 388 7083 extn 813. speaker, trainer and bestselling given here is general and does author. Debbie works with not constitute specific advice companies that want more to any person. A disclosure effective staff. For more tips and statement can be obtained business ideas sign up for her free, call 0800 273 847. For free free monthly newsletter e-books see moneymax.co.nz successis.co.nz/ and moneymaxcoach.com

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Avonside

– an exciting future beckons

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Shirley Boys’ High School - Kiwi soul, global vision

Avonside Girls’ High School’s vision is for all students to achieve personal excellence in a progressive and supportive learning environment.

rincipal Sue Hume says that “we want every girl to be the best she can be, and work hard with them to ensure that success. However, it is also important to us that, when our girls leave, they are able to take their place in the world and be responsible, contributing and caring members of our society. That’s why, in addition to striving for academic success, we also place emphasis on living out our school values of respect, integrity, selfdiscipline and contribution.” The Minister’s announcement of a rebuild for Avonside Girls’ High School was great news, not only for the school community but for the continuation of the tradition of state girls’ education in Christchurch. With the new school scheduled to open mid-2018, exciting times are ahead as the school plans for the best of learning environments focused on delivering excellent girl-focused learning for new generations of Avonsiders. In the meantime, Avonside’s attractive new temporary campus is serving the school community well, with purpose-built specialist rooms, safe single-storey construction, enhanced computer technology

provision and attractive landscaping. Girls enjoy Avonside’s broad curriculum approach, which enables girls to find their passions and strengths. The rich extracurricular programme, the focus on personal excellence for every girl and school-wide opportunities for leadership prepare girls to embrace the future with confidence.

The Minister’s announcement of a rebuild for Avonside Girls’ High School was great news, not only for the school community but for the continuation of the tradition of state girls’ education in Christchurch.

hirley Boys’ High School encourages students to strive for personal excellence. Learning 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

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