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CHRISTCHURCH has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be become a city accessible for all, according to Accessible Christchurch, which is lobbying to make it a best-practice goal, not simply a minimum compliance issue. Accessible Christchurch wants to make the rebuilt city accessible for everyone, whether they are mothers with prams, small children, the elderly, the injured or those with disabilities. The group has been working behind the scenes with organisations like the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, Christchurch Central Development Unit and Christchurch City Council for many months. Spokesperson Andrew Olsen said the city could become an example for the rest of the world. “When you have what was a devastating set of circumstances for an entire community the sensible idea is to turn that into an opportunity to improve everybody’s lot and to use international best practice in planning and developing the new communities.” Mr Olsen said city leaders, decision makers and planners needed to make sure every opportunity was taken to ensure the city was designed to be as easy to get about and live in as is physically possible, especially with our ageing population. “If you design for the least mobile in society you make it easier for everybody.” He said it was too early to say whether we were doing a good or bad 8447651AA job of it yet, but a “big irony” would be if people in positions of power now, looked back in 20 years and thought they should have done more to address accessibility. Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker said regardless of a person’s ability to move, see or hear, the city must be rebuilt as a better place for all. Merivale resident Hine Moke, who uses an electric wheelchair, said she did not want the next generation of people with disabilities to go through what she has because of inaccessible buildings or people not being aware of her needs. “Every time I need to go somewhere I have to ring and check the access. I don’t want to have to do it anymore. I want to go out with my mates like everybody else.” Accessible Christchurch’s Every Body, Every Where campaign will be launched at the Re:Start Mall on Sunday, December 2 at 10.45am with a performance by mixed-ability group Jolt Dance, which promises to deliver much more than anticipated.

Access for all: John Mystery, left, Hine Moke, Shirley Mystery and Rachel Fitt with Steele Wichman, 18 months and Charlize Wichman, 3, want Christchurch to be rebuilt as a city accessible for all people, including the elderly, wheelchair users and parents with prams. Photo: Samantha Early

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What is your opinion of Earthquake Commission CEO Ian Simpson receiving a $70,000 pay increase over the past year?”

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“It is in line with all of the other obscene pay increases with which our society is beset. My only regret is that I am not receiving one.”

“The EQC should have put the money to better use.”

“The money can be put to better use. He may deserve a raise, but $70,000 is a bit over the top.”

“I don’t think that he deserves it, because I don’t think he is meeting the requirements of the people in need. The repairs are taking too long.”

“It is okay to have a pay rise, but $70,000 is a bit much. I can understand being under the stress and pressure of his position that he deserves something, but not that much.”

“I’d like to see more of him. If he is going to receive that much, then he should be more visible and speed up the progress of the rebuild. It is all about visibility and accountability.”

Funeral for Diana, Lady Isaac THE public has been invited to the funeral of Diana, Lady Issac, which will be held today. The well-known Canterbury environmentalist and patron of the arts passed away peacefully in her home on November 23, aged 91. She was acknowledged in the business community for taking over her husband Sir Neil Isaac’s construction business following his death in 1987. Diana, Lady Isaac also established a 1200-hectare conservation park on the fringe of Christchurch for recreation and scientific study. The funeral service will be held in St Michael and All Angels Church at 84 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch, today, Thursday November 29 at 2pm. Extra seating will be available in the adjacent hall. A private cremation will be held afterwards.

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RUTHLESSNESS and a lowering of expectations are not things normally associated with Christmas, but a budgeting expert says that’s exactly what’s needed to keep family finances in check this season. Kingdom Resources Trust education coordinator Paul Webb said at the moment rent, power and petrol costs were rising and it was affecting the ability of people to get by. “The only thing that seems to go down is the price of consumer goods, which is good if you’ve got money, if you haven’t you buy it on credit or in some cases you do not get it,” he said. Mr Webb, who has worked with Kingdom Resources for the past 13 years, said people often got into financial trouble in about February when Christmas-related credit card bills arrived, the first hire purchase payments were due and there was no money to pay them. “My catch phrase is we need to be ruthless. We need to make sensible choices. We can go out and splash out and have a great Christmas but we can spend the next few years paying it off.” He said people needed to lower their expectations and not be pressured into buying

expensive gifts. “Don’t get sucked in by all the advertising.” Mr Webb said Christmas was not really about the presents, it was about family, friends and including people who were vulnerable. “Things like the City Mission Christmas dinner, there are good opportunities for people who do not have a family. For those of us that do we can bring a friend in and let them become part of our Christmas.” He said this year had been a very busy one for the trust with the earthquakes and more people wanting to take charge of their finances and get out of debt. “I run the community programmes, we usually have about 100 people participating a year, in the last six months we have had 150.” He urged people to tackle any financial issues they had early, instead of letting debt mount up. Kingdom Resources, which is a Christianbased organisation helping anyone regardless of religion, is running a free Christmas budgeting course starting on Monday next week. For more information call 3321700 or see www. kingdomresources.org.nz.

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IT may be a case of use it or lose it for the Coastal Pacific rail service between Christchurch and Picton. KiwiRail’s general manager of passenger services Deborah Hume said following the region’s earthquakes there was a 40-percent drop in its South Island services, which also include the Christchurch to Greymouth Tranz Alpine. Dr Hume said they were working to build that back up as far as they could. She said about a year ago KiwiRail was looking for a partner for its scenic business, but didn’t find one so made an investment of new carriages themselves. “We always monitor it to make sure it’s working commercially. The Tranz Alpine is a solid performer, the Coastal Pacific we are keeping quite a close eye on.” Dr Hume said the Coastal Pacific needed to have a successful summer. “Now it’s coming in to peak season, our best hope would be it has a successful peak season and we can continue. If we do not meet those

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Citizens should shape our city ONE could be forgiven for thinking that there is some tension in this city. As the implementation of the central city blue print starts to gain some momentum and the business fraternity understands the obligations of CERA and CCDU intentions , so too, it seems does the Christchurch City Council. The long awaited traffic plans, the recent council decisions on the Town Hall and Hagley Oval sends mixed messages to who is meant to be doing what, and when. The Town Hall belongs to its citizens, its position and mana should reflect the importance of this building. The key elements to the Town Hall are its world class acoustics, architecture and its setting in the city. Are we expected to accept that a convention centre is to usurp its role? The traffic plan was a missing element from the CCDU blueprint and one would have thought that collaboration between CCDU, the council and Environment Canterbury would have seen a traffic plan that was signed off by all three. But it seems we are still working in silos and leaving the community to guess where best to put its energy and resources. The accessibility agencies have jumped in as have all the cycling groups. They will be hoping for a much better approach to the traffic and building designs that have been shown in the past. Further down the track whatever is decided in traffic planning goes to the regional transport committee.

The bids are then put to the Transport Agency (along with the rest of New Zealand) and the programmes have to stack up with the funding formulas and the government’s direction. One would hope that the affordability of these projects has been well-costed and matched with the available funding. We have seen how easy it is for grand plans to be made with high expectations from the community only to fall short when other more pressing priorities or when over-runs are factored in. The Town Hall and now Hagley Oval are well placed to continue to divide the camps that are making decisions. The much vaunted ‘have your say’ seems to be a distant memory as the ‘big anchor’ projects and the buy-up of the large blocks weld much power to a few. The financial burden and ongoing liability these edifices will leave the city ratepayers and our future generations don’t seem to resonate with anyone. This may all work out in the end but at the moment the power struggle, the lack of clarity and obvious tension is alarming. One thing’s for sure, it will be your rate dollars that will be picking up the tab. We have a leadership model in the rebuild that is unclear, lacks consistency and the continued confrontation about who’s actually in charge and accountable looks likely to continue. We deserve better and must take back the rights we have to decide the future shape of our city.

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CHRISTCHURCH police are on track cells, which Mr Knowles said would lessen to move in to their new temporary post- the chance of self-harm for those at risk of suicide. earthquake headquarters in the central city. “It’s a different way of prisoner management Canterbury Police district commander, superintendent Gary Knowles, said the first but it does work,” he said. An official opening and public open day was team was due to move in to the St Asaph Street facility on December 8, while most staff would planned for the New Year. Meanwhile, partygoers were being move in 10 days later, on December18. encouraged to think about how The prisoner-processing they’ll get home this festive operations, watch house and dog season. section would be moved in midSuperintendent Knowles said January. the pre-Christmas campaign on “It’s going to be really exciting. alcohol-related offending had It’s on time, within budget and it been successful so far. is looking really good.” It involved actively enforcing The 7350-square-metre singleliquor bans in public places and storey building was being built over the past seven weeks more on a 1.58-hectare site and was than 500 arrests had been made intended to house the police for for breaches of the bans. about the next six years while Superintendent Knowles a new long-term station was District commander: Superintendent Gary said the campaign was being finalised. Last December police Knowles. Photo: Samantha extended until March and with Early party season now getting into announced they would move out of the 13-storey Hereford St building they full swing, police wanted people to plan how had occupied since 1973 because there was a they were going to get home. “At this time of year and up until March, risk continuing aftershocks may degrade its drunk driving, public-place violence and internal services. Superintendent Knowles said the new facility sexual attacks increase… a lot of times it is would include a new set-out for processing alcohol-related,” he said. “We’re not anti-fun but the key thing is how prisoners, with a circular format and clear you are going to get home.” doors, rather than wings of individual cells. Superintendent Knowles encouraged people In the new format, police officers would be able to see all the prisoners and the prisoners to organise to be picked up or take a taxi. He also encouraged employers hosting could see the police. Prisoners would be double-bunked most work functions to be responsible and organise of the time instead of being left alone in the shuttles, taxi vans or sober drivers for staff.

Christine de Felice christine@mainlandpress.co.nz THE annual Christchurch Christmas Parade will be run for the 65th time this year, with “something for everyone”, parade manager Pam Morris says. Although, as she said, “It’s really for the littlies. You should see their faces.” The route will be the same as for last year’s parade, which was changed from its normal central-city route, due to the city being closed off following the earthquakes. The parade will start from the corner of Wharenui and Riccarton roads and proceed along Riccarton Rd to the finishing point at Mandeville Street. Mrs Morris hoped people would spread out along the route, rather than bunching up in one spot. “That way, everyone will get a good vantage point,” she said. Santa Claus will be the star attraction, of course, while some of the highlights to look out for include children’s favourite characters such as Pikachu and Cheer Bear from Auckland, the very tall Fireman Sam, Fifi and the Flowertots, who are flying over from Melbourne, and Sid and Scrat from Ice Age 3. Christchurch’s golden girl, Paralympian swimmer Sophie Pascoe, will be transported on a wagon drawn by a team of Clydesdales, the New Zealand Army Band will be back after a long absence and the Merrin Primary School kapa haka group will perform in the parade. The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority has organised the appearance of representatives from the city’s emergency services. This will enable Christchurch people to express their appreciation for the work they did during the earthquakes, Mrs Morris said.

Colour and fun: The annual Christchurch Christmas Parade is on again this year. Pictured is one of the colourful displays from last year’s event. Photo: Gilbert Wealleans

The city’s many ethnic groups will also be represented, with participants wearing national costumes. In total there will be about 130 units in the parade, including 80 floats, bands, marching teams and performers. All those involved, including the float drivers, are volunteers. Funding for the parade comes from sponsorships, grants and donations. “Our four principal sponsors are March Construction, Daniel Smith Industries, Dormer Construction and G&T Construction. We are really grateful to them. They helped out last year and they’ve continued this year,” Mrs Morris said. The floats will travel from their Wainoni warehouse to Riccarton, taking detours to avoid post-earthquake road works. Mrs Morris hoped road users encountering the floats en route would show tolerance. The parade starts at 2pm on Sunday. Postponement due to bad weather won’t be announced until noon. If the event is postponed it will run on Sunday, December 9.

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Celebrating progress: The Harewood School choir sings at Saturday’s official opening of the Canterbury Charity Hospital. Photo: Jessica Schaap

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HIS Excellency Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae, Lady Mateparae, and the Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker and Mayoress Jo Nicholls-Parker were present to celebrate the opening of the West Wing of the Canterbury Charity Hospital in Bishopdale on Saturday. The Anglican Bishop of Christchurch, the President of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, other dignitaries, and representatives of the local community and the hospital’s volunteer workforce also attended. The Harewood School choir led with the National Anthem. The Governor General was the official guest who unveiled the plaque and the West Wing was declared officially open. His Excellency congratulated the Charity

Hospital and its volunteers on the service it provided and said the hospital is meeting a general need and celebrates the optimism and plans for a better future. The hospital has been running since 2007 and more than 30 doctors, dentists and receptionists volunteer their time to provide services to those who would otherwise not be able to afford treatment or are on long waiting lists. There was an influx of people requiring counselling following the Christchurch earthquakes and this service has been moved out of the portacoms to the new West Wing extension. Due to this extra space the hospital is also able to provide dentistry and colonoscopy treatments.

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Officially open: Top, Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae cuts the ribbon at the new Christchurch City Mission premises on Hereford Street, watched by city missioner Michael Gorman, left. About 300 people attended the opening on Friday afternoon. The new purpose-built facility, which cost more than $7 million, replaces the Mission’s former cramped facilities. The organisation has been planning the move since 2006, but faced delays due to the Canterbury earthquakes over the past two years. Above, dignitaries line up for a tour of the new building. Photos: Marcus Gibbs

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A CHRISTCHURCH man says he is exchange, Mr Dodge particularly enjoyed honoured to be receiving an award next month seeing what teenage students got out of the for his work facilitating visits between Japan experience. “[Often] they want to go back to Japan three and New Zealand. Newton Dodge will receive the Order of years later when they go to university. They the Rising Sun – Gold and Silver Rays at the learn the Japanese language, they get the Japanese embassy in Wellington on December scholarships, you see them five to 10 years later, blossoming.” 7. Over the many years Every year the Japanese Government “Instead of us collecting money he had been organising the exchanges he bestows the honour on non-Japanese citizens at the railway for them, for their had developed an for services to Japan. earthquake, they still wanted affinity for Japan and Mr Dodge was the to collect for our New Zealand made some “terrific friends”. only New Zealand After the February recipient of the award people and send money back…” 2011 earthquake in this year and it had been around three years since another New Christchurch, the committee had arranged a fundraising trip to Japan with Mr Dodge and Zealander had gained the honour. He has fostered relationships between another member. However, two days before Japan and New Zealand for almost 40 years they left, the Japanese earthquake and tsunami through his involvement with exchange trips struck. They decided to go anyway. “Instead of us collecting money at the for students and adults of both countries – particularly between Christchurch and its railway for them, for their earthquake, they still wanted to collect for our New Zealand sister city of Kurashiki. A former Christchurch city councillor for people and send money back so between the 27 years, one of his roles was international four cities I was involved in we brought back relations. It was through this role that he over $400,000 donated to Christchurch.” Mr Dodge is general manager of Ferrymead first became involved with the exchange Heritage Park and the Japanese exchange programme. Since retiring from the council in 1998 he has groups visit the park during their stay in continued to facilitate the exchanges originally Christchurch. The exchanges will resume next year after a as chairman and more recently deputy chairman of the Kurashiki-Christchurch Sister two year hiatus due to the natural disasters in Christchurch and Japan. City Committee. As it will be the 40th anniversary of the link He said it was great to receive the honour. “I’ve served and I’m not selfish but I enjoy between Christchurch and Kurashiki, local the opportunity of doing it. To me it’s a politicians, sports teams and cultural groups from Christchurch will also make special trips hobby.” Although all age groups took part in the to the Japanese city.

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UNIVERSITY of Canterbury law student Bridget Williams hopes the days of shovelling liquefaction are over for her and other student army volunteers. Instead, the new Student Volunteer Army (SVA) president has a new vision and projects planned. “In 2010, 2011 it was earthquake damage cleanup and we want to move away from that. We want to really focus on everything and anything that betters the community,” Miss Williams said. She has taken over from volunteer army founder Sam Johnson, who was named the 2012 Young New Zealander of the Year. Using Facebook, Mr Johnson rallied students onto the streets after the earthquakes of September 4, 2010 and February 22, 2011 to help with the clean-up. The SVA was awarded the RSA’s Anzac of the Year Award this year, something that’s never been given to non-military personnel or to more than one person. Living up to their Anzac award and army name, they’ve now developed platoons. “We wanted to have different platoons that suited different qualities and skills and passions that students had at the University of Canterbury. For example, there could be the gardening platoon hypothetically made up of forestry students or anyone who’s green-fingered,” Miss Williams said. Miss Williams said the SVA needed a more structured and organised approach to volunteer more effectively. A baking platoon would provide meals for those in need via soup kitchens, while they were also considering collaborating with the university’s business and law faculties to give free legal or commerce advice. “We want to capitalise on what students

Student vision: New Student Volunteer Army president Bridget Williams. Photo: Supplied

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The New-Zealand wide code is not mandatory, IF ever a man was born to become the Lyttelton but is best practice, and has been adopted by harbourmaster it must be Jim Dilley. Originally from Kent in the United Kingdom, Environment Canterbury, which employs the Jim has spent all his working life and most of his Lyttelton Harbourmaster and his team comprising Mr Walker, who is the recreational boating officer, leisure time at sea. “I love the sea, everyone can get into it or on to and moorings officer Emma Kinnings. The safety of people and craft using the waters it,” he says. “I joined the British Merchant Navy at 15 and under his jurisdiction are of paramount importance worked my way up to Master, and was in that job to Jim as harbourmaster. As he explains, his job is not to manage the for seven years. All up I was at sea for about 21 actual comings and goings of vessels, but to or 22 years.” During a stint working for Cunard, Jim came manage how they do it within local and national to Lyttelton, which he describes as one of his regulations. His area of jurisdiction incorporates all lakes, rivers and favourite ports. coastal New Zealand “I love the way you can walk up the Bridle I love the sea, everyone can get waters from just north of Kaikoura to just Path and the Summit into it or on to it. south of Timaru, and Road and get into the country environment so – Jim Dilley, Lyttelton harbourmaster includes the ports of Kaikoura, Lyttelton, easily.” The “relatively regimented” structure at Cunard Akaroa and Timaru. It is the largest of New Zealand’s harbourmasterwasn’t to Jim’s liking, and that was another reason controlled areas. he came to live in New Zealand. “The safety management system is about “I don’t like the class structure and you don’t have that in New Zealand. It’s an open society assessing and mitigating risk for all water users,” Jim says. here and people can be whatever they want.” In encouraging recreational water users to Jim initially settled in Auckland, where he spent seven years as the deputy harbourmaster. After follow the rules and regulations, Jim believes that leaving that position he decided to retire from letting them know what they can do in a particular working life and he set sail in his yacht with his area, rather than telling them what they can’t do, Kiwi-born partner, whom he proudly describes is the most effective way of keeping everyone as one of only four female qualified square rig safe. “I want to make it easy for people to get the masters in the world. It was while the couple was in Guam, having information they need from us and I prefer facesailed there from the Aleutian Islands to escape the to-face meetings so we can discuss whatever they impending cyclone season, that Jim was contacted want to do and help them through the process.” He is also keen to cut down on unnecessary by Evan Walker of the Lyttelton Harbourmaster’s office. Evan wanted to know if Jim would be paperwork. “I’m reviewing all documentation to make sure interested in taking over the harbourmaster position from retiring harbourmaster Tony there are no bits of paper being filled in that don’t Whiteley. It took about a week of to-ing and fro- need to be.” Of course, managing busy ports and the ing of emails and calls for Jim to accept. He spent the next six months sailing to New movement of large cargo and passenger vessels is Zealand, via New Caledonia, and took up the the other key aspect of his harbourmaster role and it’s one he relishes. position in September. As the acting regional on-scene commander for Apart from his fondness for Lyttelton, Jim says, the aspect that captured his imagination marine spills when required, he has had three to and brought him here, and was also the biggest deal with in Lyttelton so far. A large fire on board challenge of the position, was the implementation a fishing vessel was another incident where his skills and expertise were called upon. of the Port and Harbour Safety Code.

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Gloves on: Chef Phillip Kraal of Bamboozle restaurant is looking forward to being part of the Fight for Christchurch tomorrow night. Photo: Samantha Early

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WHEN Theo Feldbrugge broke his neck in a cycling accident three and a half years ago, he was told he may never walk again. But the 57-year-old has beaten the odds; he’s back on his bike and getting set to compete in the 90-kilometre Waipara Challenge this Saturday as part of the Benchmark Homes Festival of Cycling, to fundraise for the New Zealand Spinal Trust (NZST). It’s a way of giving back to the organisation that helped him get back his active lifestyle. “Before my injury, I was just like any other person lining up on the start line for the ride. I never thought it would happen to me…but the reality is that cycling is a sport involving risk of spinal injury. This is an opportunity for me to put something back in, to help others through the NZST.” The NZST is the official charity of the Festival of Cycling and riders can register to fundraise from the Spinal Trust website. The trust hopes to raise $10,000 through the event. Mr Feldbrugge said he beat the odds due to his physical and mental determination. Professionally, he delivers training and people development services to both business and sports people and he also spends time mentoring and helping others with spinal cord impairment. “I owe a lot to the people of the NZST. They helped me to prepare for the big differences in my life that were to follow my discharge from the Burwood Spinal Unit.” He said his life was now more fulfilling and purposeful than it was before the accident, despite being left with partial paralysis in his left arm and leg and loss of sensation on much of the right side of his body, as well as other medical issues. Festival of Cycling organiser Simon Hollander said about 1000 people were expected to take part in this weekend’s events, which included the Waipara Challenge for road cyclists, Glenmark Challenge children’s

Special fundraiser: Cyclist Theo Feldbrugge is raising money for the New Zealand Spinal Trust at the Benchmark Homes Festival of Cycling this weekend, after himself recovering from a spinal injury. Photo: Christopher Innes

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Our network prices and our network reliability targets – our targets to keep the lights on – are set by the Commerce Commission. Our current prices and reliability targets were set before the earthquakes. Given the impact of the earthquakes, we intend to apply to the Commission for a price increase that would start on 1 April 2014, the year after next. We also propose reliability targets that would see our network return to near pre-earthquake reliability and resilience levels by 2019. Before we apply to the Commission, we need to know whether you want us to rebuild our network so that the lights stay on as well as they did before the earthquakes and what you think about our proposal to apply for a price increase. We want to continue to make sound investments in our network for the long term benefit of our community, like the investments we made in seismic-strengthening which prevented an extra $65m of damage to the electricity system in 2011. That work also prevented months of power cuts after the earthquakes, something that was very important for our whole community’s social and economic well being. Please read the information here and on our website and let us know what you think. We thank you for your support over the last two years. Rob Jamieson Chief Executive Officer Orion New Zealand Limited

Who is Orion and what does it do? Orion is your local electricity distribution company. We take power from the national grid, owned by Transpower, and distribute it to all 190,000 power consumers in Christchurch and central Canterbury. Our electricity network covers the area between the Waimakariri and Rakaia rivers, and from the Canterbury coast to Arthur’s Pass. We are owned by the Christchurch City Council (89%) and Selwyn District Council (11%). Orion’s electricity network can be compared to a roading network. It is made up of: • large 66,000 volt (66kV) cables and equipment that carry power to over 100 substations. They are like ring roads round a city, but instead of traffic, transport ‘bulk power’ to the main areas where it’s needed • substations, where we ‘step down’ the voltage from 66kV to 11,000 volts (11kV) to take power to smaller areas, much like main suburban roads. • roadside transformers at street level, which convert the power to the 230 volts that goes down the lines and cables in your street to your home or business.

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The earthquakes caused extensive damage to the roads, water, wastewater and sewage pipes in Christchurch. The cost of that rebuild is estimated at $2 billion. Our electricity network also suffered significant damage and our costs have increased. We need to spend about $155m more in capital expenditure than was forecast before the earthquakes. We will have to repair or develop nearly every major section of our network, in Christchurch and wider Canterbury, before 2019. The extra expenditure is needed to restore our network in damaged areas as well as expand our network in areas such as Rolleston, Lincoln and Belfast where the population is growing as a result of the quakes. Extra investment is also needed in the badly damaged central city. Our extensive seismic strengthening programme in the 15 years before the earthquakes reduced our repair costs by about $65m. It also meant that power was restored much quicker after the quakes. Without this work, power would likely have been out for months in some areas. Since the quakes the amount of power

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supplied on our network has dropped by about 10%, mostly due to buildings being demolished. The graph below shows the sharp reduction after the February 2011 earthquake. That drop continues to this day. We estimate that our loss in revenue has been close to $30m so far. By 1 April 2014 it

will be around $50m.

• We propose to target a level of electricity network reliability and resilience by 2019 that is near pre-quake levels. • We propose a price increase, starting 1 April 2014, spread over several years. Our proposed increase, excluding inflation, equates to 5% more on the average electricity bill of a household or business. For a typical household consumer, the impact of our proposal would be an increase of $8.50 a month including GST in today’s dollars. • These prices provide no more than a fair return and provide the right incentives for us to continue to make sound investments for the good of our consumers. The Commerce Commission will assess our proposal thoroughly and consult with our community before it makes any decision about our pricing and reliability levels.

Our proposed reliability targets

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Our charges make up around 25% of a typical household and business electricity bill. We propose to apply to the Commerce Commission for approval to increase our prices by 15% above inflation in the year after next (from 1 April 2014) and by 1.2% above inflation for the four years following.

Total electricity used on Orion’s network Pre-quake forecast of electricity use

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Your opportunity to comment We’re keen to hear what you think of our proposal. Your feedback is needed by 5pm on Sunday, 16 December 2012. Feedback can be made online at www.oriongroup.co.nz/cpp or by post to: CPP Feedback Orion New Zealand Limited PO Box 13896 Christchurch 8141 You can also email your feedback to CPPfeedback@oriongroup.co.nz. Please note that your feedback may be made public.

Based on the average household power bill of $180 a month the average increase will be $8.50 per month* – this equates to a one-off 5%* increase to the average monthly power bill. * excludes inflation

Our price increase proposal – the impact on an average total monthly household power bill (including GST, excluding inflation) Year starting 1 April

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Impact of our proposed prices

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This increase would help to pay for a repaired, resilient and reliable electricity network that’s fit for purpose and that can support the Canterbury rebuild. The figure of $8.50 per month on average is for a typical household. A small or medium business would see an increase of about $100 a year, excluding GST, for every 10,000kWh of power used.

You’re also welcome to attend a public information day on Monday 3 December 2012 from 10am to 4pm at our offices at 200 Armagh Street, opposite Centennial Pool.

Need more information? Website: visit our website at www.oriongroup.co.nz/cpp. A plain English guide and other material is available there to help you understand our proposal. Phone and email: if you would like more information please call us on 03 363 9898 or email CPPfeedback@oriongroup.co.nz.

We did not increase our prices at all this year and we plan to increase our prices only slightly to reflect inflation next year. So for the three years between the February 2011 earthquake and 1 April 2014 our prices will not have kept pace with inflation and we will not have recovered any quake-related costs.

The Commerce Commission process OCT 2010

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Summary What we propose • Given the impact of the earthquakes, we intend to apply to the Commerce Commission in February 2013 for a review of our regulated prices and network reliability targets.

Historical reliability performance and current targets

Our earthquake repairs and recovery will continue over the next six years.

Average impact = $8.50 a month

Orion has continued to operate from the Christchurch CBD since the earthquakes. Our 160 employees came through the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority cordon each day for 14 months to keep the power on. We are now on the edge of the ‘red zone’.

As shown in the table below, we propose that: • the number and length of power cuts on our electricity network will reduce as we rebuild our network • by 2019 the number and length of power cuts will be, on average, only slightly above pre-earthquake levels.

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Even though major emergency repairs are finished, there is still much work ahead of us to build strength back into the electricity network. As power cuts will continue while recovery work is underway, we propose to apply to the Commerce Commission for new reliability targets which better reflect the damaged state of our network.

Our proposed prices

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12,000

4,000

cables before the quakes (and still can’t) because it wasn’t economic to do so. We are not aware of any electricity distribution company in Australasia that insures its lines and cables. Where we could economically insure parts of our electricity network, such as our buildings, we did so. The Commission allows us to apply for a review of our network reliability targets and prices after a natural disaster. Given the financial impact of the earthquakes, we intend to apply to the Commission for one of these reviews. The review would aim to recover our costs from the people that use, and benefit from, our network. It would also change our reliability targets to reflect the state of our network while earthquake recovery is underway. Any new prices and reliability targets would apply from 1 April 2014.

Our proposed reliability

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All electricity distribution companies in New Zealand are regulated businesses. Orion is one of these and that means we come under the control of a law called the Commerce Act. The Act controls the price and quality of goods or services in markets where there is little or no competition. A Government organisation called the Commerce Commission administers the Act. The Commission sets targets for how reliable our electricity network should be and also sets limits for the prices that we can charge to deliver electricity around our region. A regulated company like Orion is different from most other businesses. By law, we cannot make big gains in good times to balance out higher costs when times get tough. As well as limits on our prices, there’s no allowance in advance for the uninsurable costs of disasters. We couldn’t insure our overhead lines and underground

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Reviewing our prices and reliability

Orion’s proposed electricity network reliability and prices The impacts of the earthquakes on Orion’s electricity network have been significant. Our repair and recovery work continues and we are now working to support the Christchurch rebuild by providing a strong electricity network. This work will cost tens of millions of dollars.

THURSDAY November 29 2012

Context • Before the earthquakes our electricity network was reliable and resilient in line with our community’s expectations, and our pricing was below the New Zealand average.

Depending on any comments that you and others provide, our proposal may change before we submit it to the Commerce Commission in February 2013. Before it’s submitted, a Commission-approved ‘verifier’ will check that the information supplied in our proposal is correct. If the Commission decides to proceed with our application, it will then consult with our community in 2013. If it decides to approve a change to our prices and network reliability targets, the earliest we could increase our charges is 1 April 2014.

21 Feb 2013 We submit our application to the Commission 21 Feb to mid June 2013 The Commission reviews our application and may ask us for more information

• Our prices typically amount to one quarter of an average household or business electricity bill. • Our pre-earthquake seismic protection work and planning is estimated to have saved us $65m in repair bills.

23 Nov to 16 Dec 2012 We seek community feedback

• Our seismic protection work also helped prevent more severe damage and cost to our community’s social well being and to Canterbury’s $15b economy.

16 Dec 2012 to 20 Feb 2013 We consider the community feedback before we finalise our application to the Commission

• Despite our seismic protection work, the earthquakes caused unprecedented damage to our network. • In the three years between the earthquakes and 1 April 2014 our regulated prices will not keep pace with inflation, despite the impact of the earthquakes. NOveMber 2012

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Once the Commission decides our application complies, it: • gives notice that our application is under consideration • sets dates for public submissions • makes a formal decision on our future price and reliability targets

Repair crews replace damaged 11kV cables on Bexley Road. Since the earthquakes we’ve seen more than 1,000 cable faults on our network – more faults than we usually see in a decade.

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cafes, bars and restaurants, including the new Cortado restaurant bar and cafĂŠ, where it offers European continental cuisine with a hint of South American influence. A cafe style breakfast and lunch is served during the day followed by A-La-Carte dining in the evening. They are situated at 152 Somerfield Street. You will have no problem keeping fit in Beckenham; Anytime Fitness is open 24/7 right opposite Countdown supermarket. By neighbouring the more expensive suburb Cashmere, and within easy reach of recreation on the Port Hills, including walking and mountain biking, as well as the port town of Lyttelton and the bays of Banks Peninsula, Beckenham is a thriving hub and worth a visit!

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Providing lifelong service, expertise and compassion

ornby Veterinary Centre (HVC) provides a complete surgical, medical and diagnostic facility for your pet companions at 7 Tower St, Hornby. Hornby Veterinary Centre is open six days a week from a purpose built air conditioned Veterinary Hospital. The Centre is clearly located, provides easy parking and is scrupulously maintained. The HVC hosts five dedicated veterinarians with six trained veterinary nurses and integral support staff. Each veterinarian has further training in their area of special interest. When it’s required HVC will link with specialists in NZ or by telemedicine around the world. Because of their combined skills they can provide the total range of services required from a modern day Veterinary Hospital. Clinical services include dentistry, radiology, ultrasonography, pathology, critical care, oncology, inpatient and outpatient services, reproductive medicine, nutrition, behaviour counselling, acupuncture and wildlife medicine. Thriving Puppy School classes are run from the Centre each week which are hugely successful and enjoyable for owners and puppies alike! The HVC is the dedicated provider of Veterinary services to the RSPCA and proud

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prices. From high fashion to casual and sportswear, Dress-Smart is the destination for updating your wardrobe. Stock arrives daily so if you shop wisely you can always pick up some great bargains! Browse around the Bendon Outlet, Classic Clothing, Ebony, Glassons, K and K Fashions or Max and you will be surprised with the fantastic array of garments on offer. For the men there is Barkers, Cutler and Co, Hallensteins, Rembrandt, Rodd and Gunn, Nicholas Jermyn and Scribers and Marks. Children are also well catered for with well-known stores Cotton On Kids and Pumpkin Patch. Accessories from scarves to bags are instore and if you are travelling overseas, All Seasons Carrywear and Just Bagz will have you covered with their mix of high fashion and travel bags – you will be spoiled for choice! Whether you are an athlete, sports mad or a casual walker, sportswear brands include Adidas, New Balance, Asics, Puma and

Canterbury Sportswear. Amazon, Rip Curl and Columbia Sportswear also cater for the keen or casual sportsperson. Shoes and boots galore are at Andrea Biani, Overland and Wild Pair. And for that perfect piece to brighten up your wardrobe, visit Bling or Urban Jewellery. As summer approaches Sunglass Style has a massive range of shades, so take the time to try on a few. Dress-Smart welcome Esprit and Fibre to the outlet this year. Fibre’s leathers and manufacturing are sourced from the world’s best craftsmen to create premium quality and innovative collections at competitive prices. Milled, washed and vintage, or super light and buttery soft, all the latest leather finishes and designs are now made available directly to you at Fibre (www.fibreltd.com.au). Dress-Smart Hornby is the South Island’s only dedicated outlet centre and is the go-to destination for the smart shopper. New stock is always arriving so to keep up with the latest specials at Dress-Smart Hornby customers can sign up to the Smart Deals website at www.dress-smart.co.nz, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

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centrepiece of the Hornby community since 1956 with well over 6000 members, the Hornby Working Men’s Club is one of the largest in New Zealand and offers reasonably priced food and beverages and a wide range of social and sporting activities. With so many members on board there is always something happening in the club that will appeal to you. From getting together for a drink after work, or challenging your mates to a game of pool – the Hornby Working Men’s Club has it all. Being membership-based and open to people from all walks of life, the Club is accessible at $44 for the first year of membership (dropping to $34 after that). Members catch all the sport and racing action in the Club Bar with six huge screens streaming horse racing, SKY Sport and TV programmes. The bar has been refitted with new drinks’ cabinets, fridges, beer taps and glassware, and its layout has been revised to improve the position of the service

points. This translates to more efficient service during busy times - indicating how service-oriented the club is to its patrons. The Club Café and Chalmers Restaurant was also extensively renovated with the kitchen having a full refit. Members also enjoy modern gaming facilities and the state of the art Hornby TAB outlet. The Club plays host to live music every Friday and Saturday night in the Westview Lounge. Complementing this regular lineup are the many Showcase Events that the Club plays host to. If you are a member and looking to hold an affordable function of your own, the Club is vastly experienced in gala luncheons and dinners, wedding receptions, 21st birthdays, corporate events and conferences. The upstairs Sports Hall is capable of accommodating up to 400 people (table seating) or 600 when configured theatre style. Other options include the Alpine Function Room (80 people) and Meeting Room (20 people) for dinners, meetings and

conferences. For those into fitness, the club offers its members access to an affordable gymnasium (at $150 per annum) including new changing rooms and showers. And for those not so into their fitness, the club operates three shuttle vans within a 5km radius to ferry its members safely from their homes to the club, and back again, for $2 a trip. So join now and experience the unique benefits that only club membership brings. For more information see www. hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz or ring (03) 349 9026.

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Major sewer repairs in Somerfield MAJOR road works began in the Somerfield area last week as part of earthquake repairs to wastewater and stormwater systems. The first stage of the work by the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) and City Care will run until midDecember. SCIRT general manager Duncan Gibb said it included a one-way system through the Sparks Road and Lyttelton Street roundabout. • Traffic on Sparks Rd, between Waimokihi Place and Lyttelton St, and Frankleigh St (from number 20) will be one-way, westbound only. • Drivers coming towards the city, eastbound, will be detoured at various intersections along the route. • Lyttelton St between Sparks Rd and Glue

Pl will be closed to all through traffic although resident access will be maintained. Road users should follow the traffic management signage. • Lyttelton St between Sparks Rd and Mountfort St will be one-way south only. • Some bus stops will be relocated and signposted but patrons were being asked to allow extra time to find their stop. Visit metroinfo.co.nz or phone 366 8855 for information. Madras St, between Tuam and Lichfield streets, has been closed for a month as of Monday, November 19, while SCIRT delivery team Fletcher Construction repairs the brick barrel stormwater pipe. This block runs past the CBD bar and NG and detours will be in place.

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ARANZ Geo, developer of 3D geological modelling solutions, has a new Christchurch headquarters two years and two months after the series of earthquakes, which started in September 2010. The new research and development centre, the fifth move for the company since the quakes, was officially opened last Thursday by Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. Chief executive of ARANZ Geo Shaun Maloney said he was “tremendously proud” of the way the team had continued to focus on delivering “fantastic products to customers around the world despite some challenging conditions”. The company’s strong growth has continued despite the disruption caused by the earthquakes. Revenue has doubled for the past two years, a trend that is continuing. Mr Maloney said the company had notched up a number of successes recently. “Through the earthquakes we continued to develop our Leapfrog software for clients worldwide. We’ve also managed to attract some really skilled people including PhD graduates, mathematicians

and software engineers. We need to keep building the team as we’re growing quickly.” Following the Christchurch earthquakes the company’s Leapfrog software is now being used by GNS Science to model the ground conditions and materials underneath Christchurch city and their geotechnical properties. “We do for geology what medical 3D scanning has done for medicine. The same outcomes are driving change in the mining industry in terms of diagnosis, prognosis and treatment,” Mr Maloney said. “Our software allows senior executives and geologists to make important investment decisions based on resources, geology and safety in a much shorter timeframe, which can have a major financial impact. Mining clients, for example, have the potential to save millions by saving time and resources, reducing risk and increasing accuracy.” ARANZ Geo has 50 staff in Christchurch and a further 35 staff located in support offices in Canada, United States of America, Peru, Chile, United Kingdom, Clever technology: Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce views a Denmark, Turkey, South Africa 3D geological model at the ARANZ Geo opening last Thursday. and Australia. Photo: Supplied

Second award for Christchurch salon A CHRISTCHURCH hairdressing salon was recently announced winner of the Kitomba NZARH 2012 Grand Salon Business Awards in Wellington for the second year running.

Owner Carla Thompson attributed the success of H&B Hair Art & Beauty to the support of her “fantastic team”, her “brilliant clients” and other salon owners, educators and product

suppliers within the hair industry. The salon has grown steadily over the past few years and the judges commented that H&B was “an awesome business driven by a dynamic leader”.

They said it was great to see financial planning two to three years into the future and that there was clearly good community spirit as demonstrated after the earthquakes.

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DESIGN and marketing agency Plato Design was a winner in the AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards held in Auckland earlier this month. The Christchurch company took top spot in the Idealog – Business 5M t/o sales and marketing section. Directors John and Lisa Plato said they were incredibly proud of the Plato team, which had shown “a dedication, loyalty and professionalism that was directly related to the ongoing growth and success of the business”. They also paid tribute to their clients, who they said were “totally behind the rebuild and success of Christchurch and Canterbury”, as was Plato Design. Thirteen of New Zealand’s most significant business support organisations were named winners across 12 different categories in the awards, and more than 700 business leaders attended the gala dinner, hosted by AUT Business School. It was the second award for the company this year. Last month it won a Deloitte Fast 50 award.

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THE recently released An Italian Sojourn: Watercolours, Diaries and Letters of W A Sutton, edited by Pat Unger, features well-known New Zealand artist Bill Sutton’s sketches and paintings of his beloved Italy. Filled with beautiful artworks, the 136-page book is itself a work of art with over 80 reproductions from the Christchurch Art Gallery. Ms Unger was a student of Sutton’s in the 1970s at Canterbury University. He was as “polite and impersonal to me as he was to the other students,” she said. After graduating, and as the art critic for The Press, Ms Unger said, she and Sutton enjoyed talking about art together. “I’d take around a potato top pie or custard square and we’d sit and chat for hours. He was also a vast source of information,” Ms Unger said. Ms Unger’s first book about Bill Sutton was W A Sutton: Painter, published by Hazard Press. Following the artist’s death in 2000 she wanted to write his story and started by going through 20 boxes of archival material at the Christchurch Art Gallery. The result was Bill’s Story: A Portrait of W A Sutton, published by Canterbury University Press in 2008. The book featured a section on Italy, which was cut out as it was too long, so in 2010 Ms Unger contacted Jenny Haworth at Wily Publications and “it all came together” in An Italian Sojourn: Watercolours, Diaries and Letters of W A Sutton. “With so many of our heritage buildings lost in Christchurch, the love of historic buildings is captured in An Italian Sojourn,” Ms Unger said. An Italian Sojourn: Watercolours, Diaries and Letters of W A Sutton, edited by Pat Unger, RRP $49.95, published by Wily Publications.

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Cycling festival for a broken city I DON’T want to dwell on Christchurch’s shaky past but I am reminded of the daily grind we live in when iconic events such as the ‘Round the Bays’ race is held, well in the bay-less (but pothole-less) North Canterbury. I will, however, dwell on the fact that a local events company (Not Just Events) has continued to run this prestigious event this Saturday, reinforcing that Christchurch is still a destination of choice. Of course, Sunday’s festival event, previously held at the city centre’s Oxford Terrace ‘Strip’, is in fact still in Christchurch, now at the University of Canterbury. Here is a perfect opportunity to not only support local events but set a goal to work towards providing mental and physical benefits and maybe even a little healthy rivalry between you and your best exercise buddy.

But if you’re not entered and trained by now you’ll need to start looking at the next cycling event (another displaced cycle event held in March, but essentially covering most of the same course, is Le Race). If not competing, then spectating, particularly at the crowd-friendly criterium on Sunday, is the next best option. Some of New Zealand’s best female and male cyclists will be competing on both days, making spectating even more attractive. The university’s grounds in particular offer great viewing of almost the entire tight and fast circuit. Adding to the excitement, although unfortunate, crashes are part and parcel of such a dangerous circuit. I can reassure you though; I’ll be doing my best to stay upright this year.

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Santa’s hours at Eastgate Ho ho ho! Santa arrives at Eastgate from 1st December. Get your photo taken and stock up on Christmas pressies and gift vouchers. Saturdays to Wednesdays from Dec 1 – 12 10am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 4.30pm Thursdays and Fridays from Dec 6 – 14 10am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, 5pm – 6.30pm From Monday 17 – Christmas Eve 10am – 1pm, 1.30pm – 4.30pm, 5pm – 6.30pm

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haring dishes amongst friends and family is the perfect way to make the most of dining out at the Gorilla Eating and Drinking Room in Ferrymead. As it says on the menu “the best way to enjoy our menu is to pretend you are at an ethnic restaurant, order a few plates and share them around”. The plate options are either small or large and the friendly staff recommend “less is more” when you are trying to decide what you want, as you can always order more new dishes throughout your dinner.

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Joint effort: Zoe Hampton, centre, and Jayda Roberts from Central New Brighton School are helped to plant their new trees by Holcim managing director Jeremy Smith. The school received the trees under the Paper4trees programme in which participating schools are provided with recycling bins and receive one native plant for every two cubic metres of paper and card recycled. Aranui High, Aranui Primary, St James, Wainoni and North New Brighton schools also received trees last Thursday. The non-for-profit organisation Environmental Education for Resource Sustainability Trust manages Paper4trees. Photo Jessica Schaap

South Brighton businesses waiting to know their fate Jessica Schaap

BUSINESS owners from a group of shops on Estuary Road in South Brighton are in discussion on how they can keep up their businesses while assessments take place to determine whether the buildings will be fixed or rebuilt. After the shops were yellow-stickered, most of the businesses stopped operating, although the pharmacy moved across the road to the doctors’ rooms. Most of the other business owners are waiting to move back in, but the outcome for the shops is uncertain.

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doctors, a chemist and the Challenge! petrol station, which has lost about 50 per cent of fuel turnover. Owner Jeff McDougall spoke to Fulton Hogan about the possibility of opening up the bridge to two-way traffic but said they “didn’t want to have a bar of it”. “I can see their point, it’s a big job, but we’re still going to push it as much as we can.” According to the Stronger Christchurch Rebuild Team a review was taken of the bridge after requests from local people for the bridge to be two-way, but it is to remain one-way due to the repair work on the bridge. A two-way system will be installed for the holiday period from December 21 to January 15 when most of the machinery will be removed.

CAROLS in our community, Sunday, December 9, 5pm-7pm, Parklands Reserve, Queenspark Drive. Fun family-friendly event. Come join the community for an evening of carols, sausages, bouncy castles, face painting & entertainment. If wet it will be held at Parklands Baptist Community Church, 180 Queenspark Drive. CANTERBURY Alpine Ice Skating Club is holding a fundraiser for the club’s Short Track Speed Skaters going to Junior World Champs in Poland early next year. Christmas open house December 8 from 2pm till 7pm at 21 Baretta Street Somerfield. Admission by donation. There will also be a Christmas sales table, raffle and sausage sizzle. THE 6 Fellas’ third annual Christchurch Hospital Toy Run, Saturday, December 15. Before they leave, see all the hot rod and classic cars and motor bikes at the Show and Shine display at the CSB Arena, Addington from 12pm to 2pm, and meet four of the Crusaders. Gold coin donation, proceeds to Ronald McDonald House, South Island. PEGASUS Ladies Probus club New Brighton, meetings fourth Monday in month at Rawhiti Golf Club. Interesting speakers, arranged outings, happy family atmosphere, enquiries welcome. Phone Jill 352-5850 or Carol 960-7890. READING, Drivers Licence Theory, Computing, Maths, free help for adults, please ring Adult Reading Assistance Scheme, 366-9479, ask for Karen or Maureen. SENIORNET New Brighton Learning Centre, 2020 Marine Parade. Offering classes in computer knowledge, Tuesdays to Fridays 10am-3pm. Friday morning special for problem solving in friendly, informal atmosphere. Come and see how you can use that laptop or PC to your advantage. Phone 382 6048 for more details. The Community Noticeboard is for non profit groups or organisations. Items submitted must include a phone number and any associated costs and must not be more than 50 words. This is a free service from Mainland Press which reserves the right to edit submissions or to withhold items from publication if they do not fit the criteria, or due to space constraints.

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completed the build. Space at Cranford Park has been very popular either as a new destination for relocated Christchurch retailers and restaurateurs or as a second location - and for Telecom who has moved into the upstairs offices. Situated around the spacious car park, the stores include Gun City, Simply Furniture, Proud Paws and the Cranford Liquor Centre. Contours Gym is a popular females-only studio and this new location makes getting to the gym on the way to or from work, or on the way to the school pick-up,

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Christmas parade the biggest ever THIS year’s New Brighton Christmas Parade will be the biggest since the first one was run 12 years ago, New Brighton Project events co-ordinator Martha Baxendell says. “There’s been a huge amount of community support for this year’s parade,” she said. The parade is this Saturday, starting at 10.30am, with Santa being the main attraction. Following the parade there will be a concert, starting at about 11.15am. There will also be a community market in the mall from 9am to 2pm.

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ground and then have a giant chessboard and a stage introduced for entertainment. Chairperson of New Brighton Project Tracey Keen said the purpose of it was to “bring some life back to the present mall” and the space, which is to remain empty for a few years.

New bikes bring joy to Christchurch children ONE hundred Christchurch children, aged seven to nine, were presented with brand-new bikes at Riccarton Market last Sunday, as part of Variety – The Children’s Charity’s Bikes for Kids Tour. The children were nominated as they were role models within their school or community. Others came from families who were not in a position to purchase a bike. The bikes were presented to the children by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. One of Independence: Mikey Lavender with his new red the recipients was bike, which he received last Sunday as part of the six-year-old Mikey Variety – The Children’s Charity’s Bikes for Kids Lavender from Tour. Parklands, who was CEO of Variety Lorraine Taylor thrilled with his new bike. His father, Adrian Lavender, said he said every child should be able and his wife had felt overwhelmed to experience the thrill of having their very own bike, especially by the generosity of Variety. “It’s not just getting handed in Christchurch as many children the ‘lovely red bike’ but the come from families affected by feeling that our son is valued and the quakes. “Riding a bike is a child’s appreciated by our community,” prerogative - something that Mr Lavender said. “When Mikey was able to peddle provides them with a sense of the bike down the drive without independence. However, for many any help he said ‘big boy!’. We Kiwi kids certain circumstances know a lot of people gave money mean they miss out.” Christchurch was the first stop and put in lots of time and effort in so that Mikey could enjoy that of the tour, which is an annual feeling of independence and being event for Variety. From here, the tour was to continue through like his mates.” The bike, and Mikey being able to Akaroa, Kaiapoi, Kaikoura, to move independently were all Blenheim, Picton, Nelson and he had hoped for, Mr Lavender Motueka finishing in Westport and Greymouth tomorrow. added.

New Brighton Project was started in 1994 by a group of people who wanted to do more for Brighton and create community events. Mrs Keen said for a long time Brighton had been neglected. “If we want something done, we have to do it ourselves.”

Brighton residents seek council attention PEOPLE in Brighton are going support, resources, planning and cheek to cheek this Sunday at development. Yet again we are left 11am to get the council to “stop waiting at the back of the queue and that simply isn’t right. How look and listen”. The event will involve people does the worst-affected suburban lining up on the beach and baring area get the least amount of assistance and focus?” their rear ends. He argued that in two years It was organised by Pier Side Café owner Tony Brooks and the only development Brighton participants will assemble on the could “boast” was the recently basketball courts on New Brighton revitalised paddling pool. “We continue to lose shops beach. Despite the protest being and housing on a monthly basis and the social humorous it was organised in a “We stand by as other, issues that have plagued this serious manner affected areas, community are to protest to less the council receive financial support, getting worse. If about the lack resources, planning and this community slips any further of action taken it to address the development. Yet again backward become needs of New we are left waiting at the will Brighton and back of the queue and i n c r e a s i n g l y difficult to neighbouring The suburbs. A that simply isn’t right. recover. has photo of the How does the worst- council to event will be affected suburban area failed maintain their sent to the get the least amount of own assets, council. parks and Those that are assistance and focus?” recreation not comfortable facilities in baring their bottom can fake it with a the area and recent attempts by photocopied bottom that can be community groups and media to get them to take responsibility tucked into trousers or skirts. Mr Brooks believed the draft and commit to regular cleaning Sumner development plan was schedules etc. was like pulling another example of disparity and healthy teeth. “We have already been left neglect of New Brighton. “We stand by as other, less behind. Let’s not miss the second affected areas receive financial bus.”

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New stores opening Small group raises large amount for Charity Hospital at Eastgate TWO new stores opening this week at Eastgate shoppers to create their own artwork. All Shopping Centre will give a festive air to the the materials are being supplied by Lincraft. centre in the lead-up to Christmas, Eastgate’s Completed pieces will go into a draw for a new Singer sewing machine and a number of gift manager Joanna Hollander says. vouchers. The craft tables will be Lincraft, the Australian fabric, open from today until Sunday. craft and home furnishing store, and Adding to the festive theme, Santa national bookstore and stationery Claus arrives at Eastgate at 10am on retailer PaperPlus are opening new Saturday; Eastgate’s photographer stores at Eastgate today. Number will be outside Lincraft’s store to One Shoes is also opening in its photograph children with Santa. new ground-floor location today. “This is a true time of celebration “Having Lincraft, PaperPlus and for Eastgate. Not only are we also Number One Shoes open in enjoying having these new retailers the same week, and a month before Christmas, is great timing for the Joanne Hollander at the centre, but also this new activity reflects the rejuvenation of people of east Christchurch. Adding these very popular retailers to Eastgate’s ground Eastgate. We’re delighted to welcome Lincraft floor has been received very enthusiastically and PaperPlus and Number One Shoes in its new location. We expect these positive by our shoppers,” Ms Hollander said. To celebrate Lincraft’s arrival, special craft developments to boost trade right over the tables are being set up outside Lincraft for summer,” Ms Hollander said.

Brighton gets brightened THE latest Mural Madness project involved visually impaired students colouring Brighton last week to give new life to the old bollards at the entrance to Carnaby Mall. The Mural Madness in Brighton project came about because there were many vacant spaces after the earthquakes and murals are an easy way to brighten the city. Organiser Sue Davidson said the project has had “huge support from everyone” and there were lots of vacant walls and keen artists.

COMMUNITY Group Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust has raised $25,500 for the Canterbury Charity Hospital over four years of garage sales and two years of mystery auctions. The money was given to the hospital in June and has gone towards the purchase of drip stands. Fundraising coordinator Betty Chapman said she did not have any expectations of the amount that would be raised. They were not going to stop there and would continue fundraising for the Charity Hospital through mystery auctions, she said. Mrs Chapman noted that garage sales in the area had lost their popularity since the earthquakes because people were moving away from the east. The money came gradually. At last year’s mystery auction Sam Johnson was their auctioneer and they raised about $550 at that auction. Mrs Chapman said there was interest in their

fundraising efforts because it was going to a good cause. “People all just wanted to help the Canterbury Charity Hospital for the good that they were doing for Christchurch.” The group wanted to raise money for the Charity Hospital and put it towards something that would benefit them. “People over here in the east have used the service as they cannot afford private insurance,” Mrs Chapman said. She found the people in the east needed the counselling service the Charity Hospital provided. She said the seniors in the area needed the support and the fundraising efforts were “meeting the needs of the community”. Mrs Chapman said although many others have raised more for the hospital than them it was “a lot for a small group”. The land of the Wainoni Methodist Church used by the trust is classified red so the group is looking to relocate in the future and are seeking suggestions of where to go.

Painting for a cause NEW Brighton artist Janie Porter with a selection of her work on display at the Nut Point Centre on November 3. Ms Porter organised the November Art Show as a fundraiser for the charity, Artists Against Slavery. Formed as a registered charity in 2009, Artists Against Slavery raises money through art, to help in the fight against worldwide slavery and human trafficking. The Nut Point Centre, located at West Melton, donated gallery space for the exhibition, which featured the creations of 15 artists. Forty percent of the sale price of the artworks is donated to various charities, this year’s recipient being Hagar New Zealand, which works for the welfare of women and children in Afghanistan, Cambodia and Vietnam. Photo: Gilbert Wealleans

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A FEMALE giraffe was born on Monday at Orana Wildlife Park. Animal Collection manager Ian Adams had the delight of finding the calf and said it was progressing well. “It is a strong and healthy calf and mother, Tunu , is doing really well too. The calf is drinking like it’s going out of fashion.”

The father of the calf was Harold, who sadly died in June. “The gorgeous baby is his lasting legacy,” Mr Adams said. The giraffe can be seen by the public when it ventures outside, which it does briefly. The park has three other giraffes and the newborn is the only calf at the park.

Small group raises large amount for Charity Hospital COMMUNITY Group Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust has raised $25,500 for the Canterbury Charity Hospital over four years of garage sales and two years of mystery auctions. The money was given to the hospital in June and has gone towards the purchase of drip stands. Fundraising coordinator Betty Chapman said she did not have any expectations of the amount that would be raised. They were not going to stop there and would continue fundraising for the Charity Hospital through mystery auctions, she said. Mrs Chapman noted that garage sales in the area had lost their popularity since the earthquakes because people were moving away from the east. The money came gradually. At last year’s mystery auction Sam Johnson was their auctioneer and they raised about $550 at that auction. Mrs Chapman said there was interest in their fundraising efforts

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THE 6 Fellas’ third annual Christchurch Hospital Toy Run, Saturday, December 15. Before they leave, see all the hot rod and classic cars and motor bikes at the Show and Shine display at the CSB Arena, Addington from 12pm to 2pm, and meet four of the Crusaders. Gold coin donation, proceeds to Ronald McDonald House, South Island. KEEPING Good Company presents A Kiwi Nativity in St Peters Hall, Church Corner, 8.30pm Monday, December 10, Friday, December 14, Saturday, December 15, with 2pm matinee on Saturday. Imaginative theatre with contemporary New Zealand carols, $15, or $12 for groups of eight or more, bookings 348-5653 or stpeter@world-net.co.nz. CITIZENS Advice Bureau at the Fendalton Library has now extended its hours to 10am-4pm Monday to Friday. STORAGE required, 12 months minimum. Double garage or larger. Must be weather tight, lockable and have easy access. We are a voluntary charitable organisation providing knitted garments and blankets for children in need, with very limited funding for rent. Please contact Karen 329-6467 evenings. WOOL donations required and hand-knitted woollen jumpers in good condition for unpicking to remake into garments and blankets for children. Please contact Karen 329-6467 evenings. DEDICATED Volunteers are required for gardening tasks at local wildlife park any day between 9am-5pm, please phone Volunteering Canterbury 366-2442 for more information. WOMEN’S social table tennis at 294 Blenheim Road stadium, on Thursdays 1pm-3pm, learners welcome, bats supplied $3 per session, contact Bev 337-2737 or Jill 942-8203. WARM caring & friendly volunteers are required in the Papanui area for approximately two hours on Wednesday mornings. You will be socialising with the disabled & helping them with various crafts.Please phone Volunteering Canterbury 366-2442 if you can assist.

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Gothic revival: Christchurch building Chippenham Lodge, which suffered earthquake damage, reaches its 150th anniversary.

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A SIGNIFICANT building celebrated its 150th birthday and the launch of a campaign to bring the building “back to brink” in the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquakes, on Saturday. The Chippenham Lodge, bordering St Albans and Merivale, was originally built in 1862 and is an uncommon example of the use of brick for a Gothic revival-style building. The designer of the house is not known for certain but it has been attributed to architect Benjamin Mountfort, who also designed the Canterbury Museum and buildings in the Arts Centre. In the past the building was occupied by prominent, well-to-do Cantabrians such as the Peacock/Brown and Acland families until 1971, when it was purchased by the commune Community Assistance Inc. who were members of the community active in social and political issues of the period. These issues included the

anti-Vietnam War movement, anti-apartheid campaign and environmental and education issues. Initial meetings of Halt All Racist Tours and Greenpeace New Zealand were also held at the property. Its present custodian is the Heartwood Community Te Ngakau o te Rakau. Canterbury Earthquake Heritage Buildings Fund Trust chair Anna Crighton said it is important to save the building because it is a significant historic house architecturally and socially. “It ticks all the boxes for retention and conservation,” she said. The building is listed as group three on the Christchurch City Council Plan, which means it is of regional or metropolitan significance. It has category two status under the Historic Places Trust, which is given to places of historical or cultural heritage significance or value.

Schools for learning in the 21st century Jessica Schaap

A FINAL design forum was held last Thursday at Burnside High School’s Aurora Centre by the Ministry of Education on 21st Century school design. Principals of Papamoa College, Albany Senior and Porirua College were among those who presented at the forum. There were presentations about what a modern learning environment can offer and examples were shown about state-ofthe-art interior design, acoustics, lighting, technology, heating and air quality. The Ministry of Education said a lot of schools were designed in the 1950s and were still representative of that area. The “rigid design” made it difficult to adapt to new ways of delivering education. They were built to suit the teacher standing in front of the students, who often used the same text book. Modern learning environments are designed to support collaborative and participation-based teaching styles and these older designs do not allow this.

At the forums six principals and senior leaders, who are already working in moderndesigned schools, presented what modern learning environments can offer. A common theme of these designs was large, open, light and airy. The spaces can be changed to suit teaching programmes – whole walls can move and glass sections can slide to open up areas. At some modern schools children can choose where they want to learn - sofa, bean bag, swivel stool, high stool or garden seat - rather than a desk. Windows are often set to child height and the designs are energy efficient. “The designs offer comfortable environments that support and do not constrain innovative and imaginative teaching methods,” spokesperson Jerome Sheppard said. Special youth design forums will be held in December and the results will be collated and translated by architects and presented to the people of Christchurch early next year.

LOCAL preacher William Worley has recently been awarded with a certificate for long service as a Methodist lay preacher. Mr Worley preached for 50 years until 2011. He was brought up in the northeast of England and after attending Jarrow Grammar School he gained a Bachelor of Science degree, graduating with honours in pure mathematics and applied mathematics. He also holds a graduate certificate in education and is a teacher, university tutor, preacher, hymn writer and singer and author. In 1951, as a 14-year-old during Billy Graham’s visit to England, he became involved in the Christian youth organisation Boys Brigade and in 1955 went on note in the Gateshead East Circuit. In 1960, he transferred to the Weardale Circuit and sat exams in the Old Testament and New Testament and Christian doctrine. Since then he has preached in the UK, and Jamaica, and came to New Zealand in the 1970s, preaching in churches throughout Southland. He went back to England in 1996 and returned to New Zealand 10 years later, where he has remained ever since. In his spare time Mr Worley teaches beginners’ dance classes, called Begin with Bill, teaching the waltz, the square and the lock at St Albans Uniting Church hall in Mairehau. The 75-year-old also plays croquet and was the winner of the South Island intermediate grade Dedication: William Worley, 75, has been a in the Croquet New Zealand championships. preacher for 50 years.

New bikes bring joy to Christchurch children ONE hundred Christchurch children, aged 7 to 9, were presented with brand-new bikes at Riccarton Market last Sunday, as part of Variety – The Children’s Charity’s Bikes for Kids Tour. The children were nominated as they were role models within their school or community. Others came from families who were not in a position to purchase a bike. The bikes were presented to the children by Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker. Among the recipients, right, were Kirsty Jackson, Caleb Nikel, Johnny Muamua and Ronson Panua, who were thrilled with their new steeds . Christchurch was the first stop of the tour, which is an annual event for Variety. Picton, Nelson, and Motueka finishing in From here, the tour was to continue through Westport and Greymouth tomorrow. to Akaroa, Kaiapoi, Kaikoura, Blenheim,

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Concern cycle track will be lost with proposed school closure FEARS have been raised that a cycle track at Kendal School, built at the end of last year, could be lost if the proposal to close the school, under the Greater Christchurch Education Renewal Programme, goes ahead. The cycle track is open to the community and the school has cited its importance to the community in a report to the Ministry of Education regarding the education renewal. The Ministry assures it is committed to retaining the cycle track for the Burnside community but does not yet know whether the track will be retained at the current site or rebuilt elsewhere. The school said if the cycle track is relocated it is important it is not close to busy roads, and children that use it currently are still able to access it. Community facility: The cycle track at Kendal School, which was built at the end of last year, will be retained for the community, but not necessarily at the same site. Photo: Jessica Schaap

Cantabrians encouraged to participate in 2013 Census DATA collected from Cantabrians on Tuesday, March 5, 2013 will be particularly important as New Zealanders participate in what is being hailed as the most important census in New Zealand’s recent history. “Given this is the first census in seven years, and in light of the enormous events that have impacted upon, and changed our communities since the last census in 2006, the 2013 Census is more impor important than ever for New Zealand as a whole and for Canterbury in particular,” 2013 Census community engagement manager, Nikki Hawkey said. Census data is used to determine how billions of dollars of government funding is allocated and it

is used extensively by businesses and community groups to support growth and funding initiatives. In Canterbury, the data gathered will give an accurate picture of the movement of people both out of, and into the region. “Good-quality census data is critical for Canterbury, both in terms of determining investment in the commercial and infrastructural rebuild, and for its value in defining changes to our community,” Mrs Hawkey said. “We really need to get the message out to Cantabrians about the value of census and that by participating in the 2013 Census, they are helping to shape the future of their community.”

Following the Canterbury earthquakes and subsequent cancellation of the 2011 Census, Statistics New Zealand has increased resources in Canterbury to ensure the highest possible participation rates. They have completed a series of cognitive interviews with quake-affected Cantabrians to determine what questions caused respondents difficulty and why, created a new collection area in Canterbury, provided extra training for collectors, produced Canterburyspecific guidelines to help people fill out their forms accurately and created a new community engagement role to work with hard-to-reach and earthquake-affected communities.

Collecting to help factory-farmed animals ANIMAL advocacy group SAFE says a compassionate Christmas is in sight when thousands of New Zealanders hit the streets the week before Christmas to collect funds for SAFE’s vital work to help factory-farmed animals. In 2009 a campaign led by SAFE beamed images of mother pigs suffering in sow stalls to households all over the country. The footage showed pigs that spent their whole lives confined and unable even to turn around. The subsequent outcry led to change in the welfare and regard of pigs with a phase-out of the stalls. Now SAFE has turned its attention to stopping all cruel factory farming practices, and was asking caring locals to get involved, SAFE executive director Hans Kriek said. As SAFE prepares for its Christmas annual

appeal, Motukarara resident and animal lover Michaela Crutchley, will be getting behind the SAFE collection this year. “I look forward to collecting for SAFE at Christmas and to connecting with my community to do good for animals,” Ms Crutchley said. She is one of over 1500 people who are expected to be volunteering nationwide during SAFE’s annual appeal this year. The animalclad event will take place on Friday, December 21, and Saturday, December 22, when Kiwis in 47 cities and towns will don brightly coloured animal costumes to collect donations from the public. Money raised will be used to fund campaign initiatives and humane education projects in 2013. “We’re really grateful to have the support of

people like Michaela,” Mr Kriek said. “Factory farming is the greatest cause of animal suffering in New Zealand today. Together, SAFE and caring Kiwis have the power to make a difference. Funds raised during SAFE’s annual appeal will make change possible as we drive our message forward. “As well as raising money to help animals, SAFE’s appeal is also fun, with communities from all over the country coming together to show their compassion for animals. It’s inspiring to see year after year, and we’re so grateful to those who help out – and of course, donate!” SAFE’s work is entirely funded by donations provided by members of the public. The annual appeal will help raise funds to make the idea of a world without factory farming happen.

“The community engagement manager role is the only one of its kind in New Zealand and the first time census has ever had such a position. My job is to ensure that everyone is counted in Canterbury so that the 2013 Census is a true reflection of our community. To that end, I’ve been meeting with councils, community boards, local MPs and residents’ groups to try to understand the ‘mood’ of their particular areas and the sorts of issues residents are faced with. It means that we can be proactive with our processes, sensitive to the issues in a particular community and better resourced to help people participate in census,” Mrs Hawkey said.

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Primary school and kindergarten children work together PUPILS at Bishopdale School came up with the idea to hold a Kindy Tabloids with Kindergartens in the area. It was held on November 22 and was an opportunity for the pupils to create student-led projects and interact with kindergartens. Jessica Schaap went and had a look.

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