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Santa attends special party Chris Tobin

TO the delight of children and those of more senior years Santa dropped into Paparoa Street School in Papanui for a special Christmas party on Sunday.

Children dashed to greet the famous figure when he came out of the skies aboard a helicopter and landed on the school playing field. One boy offered him a hot dog, which Santa politely declined, while others enthusiastically shook his hand.

The occasion was the annual Child Cancer Foundation Christmas party which for the first time was organised by Charlotte Smulders, a director of Mainland Press and publisher of CC magazine, who took over the role from Diana Robinson and her husband Robbie who both passed away late last year.

Christmas joy: Abby Wilson, 5, had a great time at the Child Cancer Foundation Christmas party on Sunday afternoon.

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“Last year I was fortunate to spend invaluable time with Diana to learn from her many years of experience in hosting the party,” Mrs Smulders said.

“It has been a lot of work and in the last month it has been incredibly busy.

“But the highlight was seeing all those little children smiling and having a wonderful day.”

Ninety children and another 100 family members were expected to attend the party from all over Canterbury but this number was slightly down which Mrs Smulders said was attributable to illness keeping some of them away.

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A TOUGH year living in the red zone and coming to terms with her house having to be demolished is ending on a happier note for Anna Filippochkina of Burwood.

Mrs Filippochkina received a prestigious Pushkin medal at a special ceremony in Russia last month receiving her award from the Russian president Dmitry Medvedev and with Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in attendance. The ceremony took place in the city of Nizhny Novgorod.

“I was in Moscow for a world conference regarding the status of the Russian language,” Mrs Filippochkina said.

“Before I left Christchurch I had a phone call from the embassy who told me during my stay in Russia you’ll receive this medal.

It was a big surprise for me.”

Only 10 people are awarded the medal each year for their achievements in culture, education and health sciences as well as for the study and preservation of Russian language and culture. The Pushkin Medal has been named for 19th century poet Alexander Pushkin who is considered the founder of modern Russian literature.

“It was exciting, very exciting,” Mrs

Red zone street: Anna Filippochkina in her quake devastated street wearing the prestigious Pushkin medal she was awarded in Russia recently.

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Filippochkin said of the presentation. “It was a once in a lifetime experience.”

When she first arrived in Christchurch 12 years ago Mrs Filippochkin established the Russian Cultural Centre Trust which has continued ever since to provide educational

and social programmes for Russian and Slavonic people in the city. After the September 4, 2010, earthquake she set up additional programmes to help Russian people who had been affected and traumatised by the quake.

The award of the medal recognizes all of these efforts.

But it has been difficult for Mrs Filippochkina. Her cultural centre was based in Christchurch Community House in the central city which has been demolished.

“We lost all of our resources and all of the important things I collected over 12 years. Now we’re starting to bring the pieces together.”

She has found bases at a Shirley kindergarten and at the Shirley Rugby Club.

Living in a devastated street has also been trying. Kinsford Street has been hit hard by the February 22 quake and few people are still living there.

“My husband and I are in the process of trying to buy a piece of land,” Mrs Filippochkina said. “I don’t know how long it will take us to rebuild. It’s not very nice to be here.”

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Christmas cancer party AFTER his arrival Santa led the children into a large tent where he handed out presents after which the children enjoyed a range of entertainment which included a bouncy castle, merry-go-round and miniature horses. Before Santa’s arrival a performance was given by dramatic arts students from the Canterbury Polytechnic Institute of technology.

Child Cancer Foundation funding manager Clare Wilkinson said the event was “the ultimate” children’s party.

“The kids have had a tough year and this is something they’ve really looked forward to.

“It has been an absolutely fantastic day.

The parents said they had a really relaxing afternoon.”

the party was an important part of their yearly activities.

“We see it as helping the kids,” he said.

The Child Cancer Foundation offices were wrecked in the September 4, 2010, earthquake and have since been demolished. Moving to a new base at 52 Cashel St the foundation had to move out again after the February 22 quake.

Returning to the premises they had to leave once more after the June 23 quake since the Organising team, from left: Christine Graham, building was threatened by others around it.

Robin Furley, Charlotte Smulders and Clare Four nearby buildings will have to be demolWilkinson. ished before they can go back.

Mrs Smulders said with the Christmas party Christchurch North Lions Club members continuing Mrs Robinson’s legacy lived on.

“I hope she would be proud. She was a most cooked up sausages, meat patties and other delights. Club president Russell Hamilton said special lady.”

O’Rourke first time parliamentarian at 65 Tom Doudney

FORMER Christchurch City councillor Denis O’Rourke is about to enter parliament as a list MP for New Zealand First after only 18 months with the party.

Despite being 65, an age when many are considering retirement, Mr O’Rourke said that option held no appeal for him.

“As far as I’m concerned I’m as active and healthy and as motivated as I was 20 years ago, so why would I want to retire?”

Mr O’Rourke first entered politics in the early 1980s as campaign

manager for Ann Hercus, who became Labour’s minister of police and women’s affairs.

In 1989 he was elected to the council where he served until 2004. He quit the Labour Party the year before his exit.

“There was no great bust up or any particular issue, it was just a drifting apart.”

Despite being off the council, he remained heavily involved in regional affairs through a variety of roles including chairing the Central Plains Water Trust,

working with several businesses including a commercial and industrial recycling company which he started, and as a director on the board of Christchurch International Airport.

He also retired from legal practice during this period after several decades in the field.

He was looking forward to “a very interesting life” in parliament and wasn’t concerned about being overshadowed by enigmatic party leader Winston Peters.

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THE warm sunny weather at the weekend drew large crowds to the central city to walk into the heart of the city’s red zone in Cathedral Square which has been closed to public access since February 22.

This was the second weekend that the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (Cera) had opened the square to the public.

Nearly 20,000 people took advantage of last weekend’s latest opportunity to view what has gone

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Having been into the red zone on a number of occasions since February 22, the transformation in Cashel Mall or as it is more accurately known City Mall, has been remarkable from the time I was there six or so weeks ago when it resembled a building site.

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Quake not holding artist back RUTH DYSON Member of Parliament for PORT HILLS

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ALTHOUGH Kulimoe’anga Maka’s studio was badly damaged in February’s earthquake, the smoke artist has risen above the destruction

to win Creative New Zealand’s Emerging Pacific Artist award.

The support beams of Mr Maka’s garage studio in Parklands were destabilised in

Determined artist: Despite losing his studio in the February earthquake, Kulimoe’anga Maka still wants to pursue his unique art.

the earthquake, forcing him to abandon his workshop for six months.

“It felt like a curse. I left Christchurch with my family a few times, but then I realised my inspiration was freezing up every time I left so I came back.”

Two months ago, Mr Maka resumed his work by incorporating the physical and spiritual disturbances of the earthquake into his art.

“My work is different now and I can see how the earthquake has affected my designs.”

Mr Maka’s art is based on the traditional Tongan practice of smoking mats. He came up with the unique approach while researching art in Tonga.

“When I was home, I noticed the pattern of burns and smoke marks that a mosquito coil had left on the walls and that

was the start of my creative development.”

The Tongan materials needed to create smoke patterns were unavailable in New Zealand, so Mr Maka spent seven years experimenting with alternatives.

“I use cabbage tree stems, macrocarpa leaves, pine needles, sugar cane, and walnuts to create the smoky patterns.”

Mr Maka spends between two hours and one month layering smoke on each artwork.

“I build the smoke up in layers to create different effects. After each layer of smoke, I apply a layer of varnish and continue the process until I get the level of darkness that I want.”

Mr Maka hoped EQC would repair his studio or find alternative premises so he could continue focusing on his art.

Citizens Advice wants office replacement Chris Tobin

THE Citizens Advice Bureau is keen to have a presence in the eastern suburbs, but is battling with a more immediate problem – finding premises to replace those it has lost in Bishopdale.

With the yellow stickering of the Bishopdale Library and community centre where Citizens Advice had an office, Bob Smith, the bureau’s business manager, said that a new base in the north-west of the city was urgently needed.

“We need two rooms: an office area to service clients and a second room for privacy,” he said.

Citizens Advice lost its main office when the Community house in Hereford was badly damaged in the February 22 earthquake. Computers and office records were lost in the destruction. A base has since been established in the Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology and there is another branch in Hornby.

Mr Smith said prior to its closure nearly three weeks ago the Bishopdale branch has been busy.

“It has been much busier since the quake with quake-related problems – depression, EQC and tenancy issues,

lease agreements. There’s a whole range of concerns people have.

“We’ve encountered depression before, but it has increased the Out of action: Bob Smith at Citizens Advice’s closed hopelessness some people are premises in Bishopdale. experiencing.”

Mr Smith said 35 volunteers had been trained and were ready to assist in the Bishopdale area, but without premises, they could not work and it was frustrating.

“It’s reached the stage where we’re providing more help than we have done in years and we’re just frustrated we’re unable to help clients on a faceto-face basis.”

Citizens Advice has never had a branch in the eastern suburbs before and Mr Smith said they were keen to have a branch there if a suitable building could be found.

Citizens Advice helps in a broad range of areas, which includes work and unemployment, education, budgeting, health and counselling, legal issues, and housing.

If anyone can help Citizens Advice with premises in the Bishopdale/ Papanui area, they should ring 3494947.

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Chinese Consulate General opens Gina McKenzie

MORE than 200 dignitaries gathered for the opening of the Chinese Consulate General last Friday in Upper Riccarton.

Consul general Madame Tan Xiutian said the new consulate general would attract more Chinese tourists and English language students to Christchurch while making it easier for Cantabrians to visit China.

“The South Island has been attracting more Chinese to work, study, and travel and this will have

a positive impact on the local economy.

“Over 30,000 Chinese people live in the South Island and China is now New Zealand’s secondlargest trading partner.”

Madame Tan paid tribute to the 23 Chinese victims of February’s earthquake and said that China will do all it can to assist with the rebuild of Christchurch.

“With joint efforts, a more beautiful Christchurch with a better environment, robust economy, and more harmonious society will soon emerge.”

Green light for Brooklands events RED-ZONED Brooklands residents finally have something to smile about with the news that two popular summer events will go ahead as planned.

The biennial Brooklands Gala will be held on Saturday, January 21 at the Brooklands’ domain while the annual raft race from Spencerville to Brooklands will take place on Sunday, February 26.

Brooklands’ Residents Association chairperson Annette Buxton said the events would be extra special this year as it could be the last time they will be held.

“It’s going to be very special for the community

and also for those people who stay at Spencerville holiday park and look forward to this as part of their summer holiday.

“We usually have a few thousand people at the gala and the raft race has been running for over 50 years, so it’s part of the history of the area.”

Ms Buxton said the gala would include a pet parade, market stalls, live entertainment, and a tug of war contest.

The raft race usually attracts about 30 rafts and had sections for adults and children.

Ms Buxton said the raft race would be followed by a barbecue at the Brooklands’ fire station.

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Consent update Christchurch City Council is preparing for an increase in demand for building consents as a result of recent earthquakes.

The Council expects to meet this demand and we’ll keep you updated about our progress in the area of issuing consents, checking completed work to ensure it meets all requirements of consent, and issuing a code of compliance certificates.

If you’re thinking of doing building work, make sure you talk to the Council as early as possible as we can help you with advice on how best to complete your consent application and meet the building code. To set up a meeting for advice on the consenting process contact 03 941 8999 or see www.ccc.govt.nz

Consents granted

Rebuilding our damaged infrastructure Christchurch City Council this week adopted a plan which sets out how the city will roll-out the rebuild of our earthquake-damaged roads and underground services.

The Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Plan has been prepared over past months with input from the elected Council, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority, New Zealand Transport Agency and the Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says the plan will help the community understand how we will go about fixing all the infrastructure that was damaged in the earthquake.

“This is a massive project that will affect the lives of all our residents over the next five years and involving our community in the rebuild will be key to the success of our work.”

Council General Manager Capital Programme Kevin Locke says the plan has been developed to align with recovery strategies for the city being

developed by CERA. This is a complex piece of work and we need to consider a range of priorities and external influences.

“We have put robust processes in place to ensure we are delivering the best outcome for the city.

We have made good progress so far with the focus on emergency repairs and temporary solutions. The next step is planning for the longterm repair of damaged infrastructure”

Safety campaign for pool owners Christchurch City Council is about to start its annual pool safety campaign and is trying to manage the impact of the recent earthquakes on the city’s pool owners.

Tasked with making pool owners aware of the dangers of inadequate fencing, the Council is also educating owners about the effects the earthquakes may have had on their pools, and the steps they can take to make them safe again.

The campaign includes:

x Informing residents of their responsibility to make damaged pools safe and the consequences if they fail to do so.

x Continued inspections of pools by Council’s two Pool Inspectors to ensure they comply with safety standards, including fencing and filling and emptying of pools. x Taking action against owners of pools with inadequate safety measures.

What the Council needs to know about pools following the earthquakes: x Is the pool still intact and operational? x Is the pool area barricaded or fenced off?

x Is the pool empty?

Residents are also urged to advise the Council if: x Their pool is empty and will remain so. x Their pool has suffered extensive damage and is no longer usable. x They no longer have a pool. x They have a pool that is not registered with the Council.

Visit www.ccc.govt.nz/poolfencing for more information.

x Has the pool or pool fencing suffered damage?

Council welcomes reports of water leaks Christchurch City Council is welcoming community reports of broken water pipes and leaks on roads as Christchurch and Lyttelton Harbour communities head into their third month of water restrictions.

City Water and Waste Manager Mark Christison says “Our staff aren’t on the roads 24 hours a day, so it is very helpful to have the public

being proactive by ringing in observed leaks on roads and footpaths so we can attend to them as soon as possible,” he says.

Mr Christison says the Council has completed 27,500 water repair jobs since the 22 February earthquake, and Leak Detection crews are continuing to work around the city to identify leaking water lines.

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“We’ve also been receiving calls about members of the public who may not be following the restriction rules as well as they could be given the severity of the damage to the water supply network. The restrictions are serious so we need everyone to get on board. The community is doing a great job so far, but there are some people and businesses that need reminding.”

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Christmas is arriving in Christchurch Christchurch’s first seven story high Telecom Christmas Tree will light up in North Hagley Park this Sunday 11 December.

Five thousand members of the public will be part of a special lighting ceremony from 8pm this Friday 9 December.

Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker says “Christmas is a special time to come together with friends, family and community. People in Christchurch are no doubt ready for some Christmas cheer to lift their spirits – and the giant tree in Hagley Park will do just that.

“We appreciate Telecom’s generous gift and I look forward to visiting the tree and seeing others enjoying the light displays.”

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Santa shines up Christchurch Christmas carols rang out as the 2011 Santa Parade kicked off last Sunday.

Despite fears that this year’s parade might not go ahead, and with floats having to negotiate traffic islands, the well-loved event went smoothly with a crowd estimated at 100,000 lining the route.

Shorter than in previous years, the route along Riccarton Road was lined with spectators of all ages. Old favourites such as the Three Little Pigs, Alice in Wonderland and Mother Goose took their place alongside contemporary floats, Star Wars, Super Heroes and Cheerleaders.

Representatives of Christchurch’s diverse ethnic communities showed off their colourful national costumes. The biggest cheer of the day was reserved for the old gent himself, Santa, supported by elves, angels and helpers.

Mainland Press photographer Gilbert Wealleans captured some of the action.

Buzzing: The buzzy beet float was extremely colourful.

Bex O’Carroll and Mary Ann Jackson on the CTV float.

Enjoying the fun: Mamta Dhir, left, Roop Singh and Tejbir Singh.

Day’s hero: Santa enjoying his grand entrance into Christchurch.

A spectacular group of dragon dancers from the Chinese community.

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Taking it in: Ross McDonald, Adam Langsford, Brendon Frater have front row seats.

Sweet smiles: Three Crusaders cheerleaders.

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Wednesday

9am - 8pm

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22 Dec

Thursday

9am - 8pm

7am - 9pm

23 Dec

Friday

9am - 8pm

7am - 9pm

24 Dec

Saturday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

25 Dec

Sunday

Closed

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26 Dec

Monday

Closed

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27 Dec

Tuesday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

28 Dec

Wednesday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

29 Dec

Thursday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

30 Dec

Friday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

31 Dec

Saturday

9am - 6pm

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$15 ROAST

ALL DAY

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Great Selection of

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The Hair Professionals | Avonhead Mall

03 358 9712

Phone 358 4835

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Centre Hours

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20 Dec

Tuesday

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21 Dec

Wednesday

9am - 8pm

7am - 9pm

22 Dec

Thursday

9am - 8pm

7am - 9pm

23 Dec

Friday

9am - 8pm

7am - 9pm

24 Dec

Saturday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

25 Dec

Sunday

Closed

Closed

26 Dec

Monday

Closed

8am - 8pm

27 Dec

Tuesday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

28 Dec

Wednesday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

29 Dec

Thursday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

30 Dec

Friday

9am - 6pm

7am - 9pm

31 Dec

Saturday

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Mainland Press CHRISTMAS 2011 LIIFTOUT

Christmas s is a magical time of yea ar.

It’s a tim me to celebrate and d enjoy the festtiv ve season.

But it can be difficult deciding what to get, so usee our special Gifft Guide to o ins spire e you. It offers plenty of ideas for pres sentts an nd d some deliicious s festive e fare, alon ng with how to dre ess your Christm mas tab ble – with a formal or informal tou uch.

We also let yo ou know wh hat eventts are on and where you ca an vis sit Santa!

The te eam att Mainland Press wish you a very Merrry Chriistm mas and d a safe an nd ha appy New Year.

Fron Fro nt cover photos from “I Lov ve Ch C rist stmas” Editor: Jan an Dennis ane Layout & design: Mallory Tippet

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It’s easy to get carried away at Christmas.

With so many gi s to buy, par es to go to and holidays to enjoy, you can end up spending a lot more than you expected. So plan in advance to decide w what you really want to give, eat and do, so that you can enjoy the holidays w with less of a financial hangover.

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Decide how presents aare going to work this yyear. There are lots of ways of taking the pressure off – like k only buying for one family member each, secret santa arrangements, or spending e caps on gi s forr each other. Even with children you can tell them gi s are ggoing to be smaller or fewer e this year (It’s up to you whether you use this as an opportunity p to teach them m about money, or explain that Santa is concerned about the h carbon footprint of h hauling around such big gi s.)

Also have a think about o what sort of gi s you y want to give. There are plenty of alterna ves to buying y something expensive i that will never be used. Popular op ons are making something o – from jam, to sweets, to li le herb gardens; giving gi s of me – babysi ng, garden work, helping i to clear out a shed; and re-gi ing – perfect for surprise gguests. Even if you do ggo for a tradi onal present, buy early to avoid buying something t silly in a Christmas a Eve shopping panic.

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Plan your menu Have you no ced that every me you go to the supermarket you come back with a lot more than you needed? Write a really good list before you go and do a big shop once. Then you can take advantage of your supermarket Christmas club or higher petrol discount offers. Not only will you avoid buying things you don’t need, you also won’t get that Christmas morning panic that you have forgo en something.

Bu B udget dge dg ett for or it EEvven n iiff yo you ar are pl p an ann niin ngg to put some of your Christmas shopping on your credit ccaard d, haavviingg a b bud ud dge get wi w lll keep the spending in control. As well as presents and fo food ood d, ad add in in any n cos osts t for o travelling, entertaining and special ac vi es. Don’t forg fo rget et you ou als lso h haavvee allll the h usual costs of rent, power and food. Have a look at wh what hat at th hee in ntteerres est rraate attee is is on o your credit card, now might be a good me to switch to a low to ower w wer eerr rrate. aatte If you spend less at Christmas, you’ll start the year in a much be er be b be e e e e posi on.

You can find out how to make a budget at sorted.org.nz, or you can get personalised advice from a budget adviser on 0508 BUDGETLINE (0508 283 438).

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TREA ASUR RES IN THE HEART OF M MERIVALE Jewellers are always a perfect place to find that special and original Christmas gi for someon ne you love.

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The exc excellence cellence of the workmanship along with the personalised service has resulted in customers returning me and me agaain to the jewellers.

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There is an abundance of female-type gi s filling the shop shelves to ease the stress of choosing, but if you are s ll unsure whaat to get her, then why not take her Christmas shopping and let her choose that special something for herself.

But for a gu uideline: What woman doesn’t enjoy receiving perfume, skkin and beauty products, pre y underwear, a gi voucher or mouth-watering chocolates?

If your looking to buy ornaments, check out the décor and furnishings in her home to see if she has vintage or contemporaary taaste.

For women who enjoy gardening, a living gi of a plant, or a ceramic po ot is always welcome, or perhaps nur urse sery ryy voucher.

If you know w herr favourite ar st or writer,, th heen mu musi sic an and d books are anoth her great gi choice.

Teenage e choices Buying for teenss should be cen en ntteere red ro rou d ‘what’s cool’. roun A technologgical present is a win nne ner er ev eveerry m e, the likes of the latest mobilee phone, vid deeo o gam ames es,, Ip I od ods, laptops, digital cameras and d so on.

However, th hese items don n’t ’t co om me ch me chea eap. p. More affordable Christmas presents are DVD VDss,, CD VDs, Dss, la label clothing and cosme cs, and there is pleentty o off cho h ic icee ou o t there.

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1. Th on’ n’tt bu buy u a treee tth hatt is i los osin ing grree een needles, or has dry, bri le twigs or a 2. Do 2. sourr, mu must styy sm smel elll.l. el Do n no ot buy uy a treee th that att iiss too o la larg rgee ffo or the area where it will be displayed.

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Due to popular dem mand the fes ve, fruity limited edi on Cranberry Joy productts burst back on the sceene this holiday season offering a trradi onal favourite to iindulge you in sweetness.

The sweet fragrance off cranberries b i leaves leaves your skin cleansed and so and the fruity balm with a delicate shimmer will leave your lips deliciously moist and smooth.

To be in to win a Body Shop Cranberry Joy Bath & Shower Gel and Cranberry Joy Lip Balm duo, just find the answer to this ques on in the text – Does the body shop use natural ingredients?

To enter, email giveaway@mainlandpress.co.nz with Body Shop in the subject line, text Body Shop to 4494 (texts cost 50 cents) or write to Body Shop Giveaway PO Box 39 176,Christchurch 8545. To be eligible make sure you include your name, address and day me contact phone number. Entries close at 5pm on Wednesday, December 14.

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W nd Wi ndow ow w sho hop pp pin ing in in NYC oveer the th he Christmas Ch Ch period takes on a who on hole le neew w meaaning ning n as Ma Manh ha an an s most celebrated an’s depa de part pa art rtm ment sstto me tore ress unve veil the heir irr ann nuall holilida dayy window da d sp di spla laays y . Fr From om Mac accyyyss tto Bl Bloo oo om miing ngdale’s and Barneys, a visi vi s t to si o tthe hese he se win nd do ows ws is a mu mustt-d do.

It may not be snowy white, but the City of Lights lives up to o its name as the trees throughout the city get covered with strings of lights and the Eiffel Tower fills the skyline. w Viewing the holiday lights in Paris is one of the top things to o do when visi ng the city in December. The best places to ch heck them out are along Champs-Elysees, in the windows off the big department stores including the well known Galleries Lafaye e and at the Notre Dame Cathedral where yo ou can also witness Paris’ giant Christmas tree.

Th he Christmas markets are an essen al part of celebra ng Christmas in Paris - with treats like mulled wine, gingerbread an nd speciali es from various regions of France, this is a grreat chance to stock up on tradi onal foods and gi s.

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CHRISTCHURCH There is always plenty to do in Christchurch at this me of year with Christmas approaching, warmer weather on its way and a chance to get outdoors. Mainland Press has put together this guide of just some of the Christmas-themed events happening in our beau ful city.

Christchurch City Mission Christmas appeal Un l December 23, Riccarton House The Taste Events Company is holding a Christmas app peal fo orr the Christchurch h Ci C ty Mission. Non- perishable items and toys or gi s suitable for chi hilildren can be put under e the Christmas tree and will be given to the City Mission in m me for Christmas.

Christmas lights To find out where you can see Christmas lights around thee citty vi visi st www.lightupchristmas.co.nz.

Carols in the community - Dallington Friday December 9, 5.30pm - 7.30pm, Burwood Park This is an event to bring the Dallington community together, with carol singing with the Linwood Salva on Army Band, sausage sizzle, bouncy castle and kids’ lolly scramble. If wet, the event will be postponed un l Saturday December 10.

All I want for Christmas’ market Saturday December 10, 10am to 4pm, Shirley Intermediate School Hall The ‘All I want for Christmas’ market will be an exci ng mix of cra s, gi s, vintage wares, homewares, food and coffee - get all your Christmas shopping done in one place, in one day! Brought to you by the Cra Collec ve and Felt.

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Addington Christmas at the Races Saturday December 10, gates open 4pm, Addington Raceway Addington Raceway hosts a Christmas party to remember. Bright lights, fast horses and fabulous food are chased home by late night entertainment a er the last race.

Whether you’re entertaining staff and associates or celebra ng with friends, Addington has a package either indoors or out under the stars for you. For more informa on email info@theraces.co.nz or call 0800 102 106.

Christmas Concert Saturday December 10, doors open 6.30pm, La Vida, 34 Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton Canterbury Plainsmen and Friends present their annual Christmas Concert at 7.30pm.

Proceeds from the concert will help to raise funds for the ChristChurch Cathedral Rebuild Fund. For ckets or informa on please contact Dave on tel. 389 1376, or Rudi on tel. 384 4322. There will also be door sales.

A Cantabrian Christmas - presented by the CSO Saturday December 10, 6pm, CBS Canterbury Arena Presented by the Canterbury Symphony Orchestra in associa on with Ballantynes and starring Sir William Southgate as conductor, A Cantabrian Christmas is a celebra on of Christmas in our city. With tradi onal favourites and New Zealand flavour this is a perfect way to start your fes ve season. The child in everyone loves to singalong to their favourite Christmas carols with classics such as The First Noel, Te Harinui, O Holy Night, Hark the Herald Angels Sing, Silent Night and Come All Ye Faithful. What be er way than with the orchestra as the perfect accompaniment. This concert is ideal for the whole family – bringing cheer to young and old

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CHRISTCHURCH Messiah Sunday December 11, 2pm, St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street Handeel’s Messiah will be pre r se sent ntted by CBS Music. Soloists will be soprano Sue Densem,, alto Ruth Reid, tenor Waallllyy En nriigh ghtt an and bass Anthony Schneider, a young Auckland singe geer of Ausstrian ancestry who o is pr prov o ing ov in ng an an exci ng new talent. The Cathedral Orchestra willl be led d by David Williamss, wi with th con th o n nuo accompaniment by Ellen Doyle and Michael Lawreence. Don Whelan willl dire dire di rect the performance. Admission will bee b byy programme dona on of $15 and $10, avvai a la lab ble at the door.

Christmas stmas gro o December 11 - 24, Spreydon Bap st Church, Ly elton Street Experience the magic of the Christmas story by visi ng the Christmas gro o where part of the church has been transformed into a wonderland. The entry fee is $2 a person.

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Westside Party in the Park Sunday December 11, 2pm - 5pm, Denton Park, Hornby Westside Party in the Park is a free community unitttyy event eve v nt held at Denton Park, Hornby Ho ornb each year. This event is aimed at helping facilitate ate ffu fun, un, n, build community morale, and enhance e family rela onships through shared experiences. rienc ncces n ceess. Th TThere ere is a concert with Rest Restora on stora as the headline act, pony rides, bouncy castles, les, co ccommunity omm mmunity stalls, all of which are are given g to help families enjoy a day together.

Carols in the community - Northshore Sunday December 11, 4.30pm – 7pm, Aston Reserve, Aston Drive Bringing the Northshore community together, come with the whole family to join in the carol singing to a brass band, and enjoy BBQ, sports ac vi es, donkey rides, and lolly scramble with Santa. If wet, postponed un l Monday December 12.

Rangiora Toyota Santa Parade Sunday December 11, 2pm, High Street, Rangiora This is a great day for all the family and a chance to get into the Christmas Spirit. Father Christmas and his elves travel along the High Street along with marching bands and 50+ fes ve floats. A er the parade you can join in the ac vi es at Party in the Park which include live music, stalls entertainment. Bring a picnic and make a day of it!

Carols in the community - Parklands/Queenspark Sunday December 11, 5pm - 6.30pm, Parklands Reserve Carolss in the Park is a me to o gathe atth r with our communityy and cel e ebratee thee C Chr hris hr istm is t as season! If wet relocated to Park rkkla lands a Bap st Church, 180 Queenspark Driv ive. e Riccarton Park Christmas at the Races Friday December 16, Riccarton Park Racecourse Christtchurch’s home of thorou ugh ug hb breed racing provvi vide dess yo y u wond nder erf l op ons for you erfu er ur end-o of-year celebra on. Twiligh ht ac c on starts at 4pm witth a lilive vee ban nd and all the fes vee fun yo ou need for a great evening ng ou ng utt. Fo F r moree inf nfor for o ma ma o o on email in nfo fo@theraces.co.nzz or call 0800 102 106.

Christmas@Edgeware Saturday December 17, 10am - 3pm Edgeware Village Edgew ware Village is ho olding a C Ch hri hri rist sttmaas Sh ho op ppingg Event to than nk locals and the he wider comm munity for their su upp p ort as thee vvililllage lage la ge rebuild ds itself. Plenty off in store discounts ts aand giveaways ways on the day. Great Gr eentertainment Gr ntert rttaaiinm nm nment for th the he kids with Santaa an aand d Mrs Clau Claus a s on site, a bou uncy castle and busk skker erss. Fanta tas c coffee an ta nd the legendary Pe Pete ter Timbs saaus te usag agee sizzle.. Come along, relax and and enjoy th t e fes vi e ees! s!

Carols in the community - New Brighton Saturday December 17, 9am - 2pm, New Brighton Mall, Seaview Rd Canceelled if wet. Join th he New Bri righ gh hto ton SSiilvver ban ton nd an a d South Brighton n Cho oir ir in the th he ma mallll as parrt of the Communiity Carol ols Ma M rket.

Carols in the community - Aranui/Wainoni Saturd day December 17, 7p pm - 9p 9pm, m, Sal a va on Army, Aranui, Cnr Portsmou uth aand nd Aldersshot Streets Christtmas Carols in the car park with brass band followed by supper.

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Gifts Wh What’s hat h at at’s ’ss on in n Rangiora Christmas at the Races Sunday December 18, gates open 10am, Rangiora Raceway If you love beingg sp spoilt po oiilltt silly silly at Christmas, bee sure su to book your end of year party at Rangiora Christmas mas at at the tth he Races! Don’t miss th the he rac racing ac on, amazing range of children’s entertainment, live ive m mu music usi sic and prize draws.. Whether Whet you’re out with friends, family or colleagues there is something some meetth hiin ng to to make make it a magic magic day d for everyone.

Celebrate your end-of-year ar party ar par arty ty at at the the races! For more informa on email info@ th theraces.co.nz orr call 0800 102 106.

Christmas cra market, Poplar Lane Saturday December 18, 10am un l 4pm, Goodbye Blue Monday, Poplar Lane Christmas in MacFarlane Park Sunday December 18, 2pm start, concludes with Father Christmas at 3.30pm, MacFarlane Park Shirley Come along and enjoy; Christmas carols, bouncy caastles, free sausage sizzl zlee an zl and so so drink. Sponsored by Emme Street Chris an Centre and Shirley commu mu m un niittyy cen enttr tre. tre e.

Canterbury United Xmas Party Sunday December 18, 2pm, doors open at 1pm, ASB Football Park Our Dragons need you and your friends and family supportt, w weearing red and black as they look to slay Waitakere! Santa will be giving awayy Christtm tmas as goodies.

Christmas Holiday Programme at Airforce Museum The Airforce Museum’s Christmas Holiday Programme runs from Monday 19 December olves a fun un-fi -fill filled day of ac vi es for through to Friday December 23. The programme invo kids aged 5 to 12 years giving their parents a chancee to get eett th heeir llast minute Christmas shopping done! The programme is $25 per child for fo our hou urs r (8.

8.30 30am to 12.30pm), $35 for 6.5 hours (8.30am to 3pm) or $170 for the week (8.30am m tto o 3p 3 m) m . To book call (03) 3439 583 or email programmes@airforcemuseum.co o.nz Christmas Market Week Monday December 19 - Friday December 23, 4pm - 7pm, Riccarton House and Bush Taste Events Co is running a week of Christmas markets with a comb bin ina a o on n of th the Christchurch Farmers Market and the Sunday Ar san Market. On offer will be a selec on of arts and cra s stalls, Christmas goodies, local music, the Stella Artois Garden Bar, Christmas carols and much more. The Riccarton House Bistro will also be serving food during the markets. The markets are a great opportunity to buy fresh produce for your Christmas dinner, find the perfect gi or simply relax and enjoy the stunning grounds of Riccarton House and Bush.

CHRISTCHURCH Lincoln Christmas Twilight wilight Market Thursday Decemberr 22, 4pm to 7pm, Gerald St, Lincoln Come along to the historic township of Lincoln and enjoy the Christmas atmosphere atmosph sphere of Lincoln Farmers’ an nd Cra Twilight Market. Here is your opportunity to shop for those last minute gi s, treats and fresh local produce ready for the holiday weekend. Get in the Christmas spirit at this friendly market with live fes ve music and entertainment t ro th roughout the event. There will be over 20 stalls offering a wide range of fresh local prod od duce, baking an nd truly unique gi s.

Carols by Candlelight Christmas Eve, Saturday December 24, 9pm un l 10pm, North Hagley Park Carols by Cand n leligght is a tradi on for many thousands of Cantabrians and visitors to Christchurch to en njoy the spirit of Christmas at the YMCA Carols by Candlelight. This year Carols byy Cand dlelight will be held in the Events Hub in North Hagley Park. (entry via either Armaggh Streeet or Salisbury St bridges). It is a free event so bring a picnic, blanket, your children n an a d parents. p For more informa on visit www.ymcachch.org.nz Christmas Eve Garden Party at Riccarton House Saturday December 24, 4pm - 10pm, Riccarton House and Bush With livve music, Steella Artois on tap and great food from the Riccarton House Bistro, what be e eer way to celeb brate Christmas Eve? The line up of talented local musicians includes Lind Li nd don Puffin, Delaaney Davidson, Aaron Iokona, Marlon William from ‘Unfaithful Ways’ a d The Mustard Blues an B Band featuring the Tiny Lies. Family ac vi es from 4pm to 5pm including a visit fro om Santa, face pain ng etc), with live music from 5pm.

Christmas carols - New Brighton Saturday December 24, 7pm to 8pm, Grace Vineyard Church, 111 Seaview Rd Glimpses and celebra on! A Christmas carol event for the whole family. Free Christmas supper, giveaways, art displays and carol singing. Children encouraged to dress-up.

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Gifts Pop in and see Santa this Christmas It wou uldn’t be a Christmas without a visit to see the window display at Ballan ntynes and Santa at the shopping malls.

Ballan ntynes windows are now open for viewing alon ng Cashel Street in the City Mall. This year sees favourite tales from your childhood come to life, allong a tradi onal na vity scene. The windows arre sure to fascinate and amuse your li le ones.

Northlands Mall Visit Santa and his friends and receive your free Northlands ort rtthlan and ds SStorybook. tory Santa will be at the mall from 10am un l 4pm everyone and un l n l 6pm m on o late lat atte nights. night

Experieeence the magic of the fes ve season at Ballantynes Christm mas Shop. You will find decora ons to suit a range of themes. Ensure your home looks tthe part by visi ng the Christmas Ch it shop h on the th ground d floor fl off ff Lichfield Li hfi ld St Street. t

The Hub Hornby Santa will be at The Hub Hornby from 10am 10a 0am to o 1pm 1pm and an nd d 2pm 2pm p to to 4pm 4pm un l un n l December Decee 14, then from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm m right right igght h up up to o Friday Frriida day December Dece De cem mberr 2 23.

3. O On nC Christmas Eve Santa will be at The Hub from 10am m to 1p 1pm m and and fr from ro om m 2pm 2pm m to 4p 4pm.

Santa has taken up residence in his magical Gro o on the he low lower ow o weerr gground ro rou oun und floo floor at Ballantynes, City Mall. You can visit Santa from Monday to o Sunday Su un nd day 10am to 5pm.

5pm p All photos are presented in a Ballantynes photo folder.

Wes ield Mall Santa is at Riccarton Mall every day from ro om 10am 1 am un ll 4pm, 10 4pm, m on on late l te nights la nig and from December 19 -23 un l 7pm and 10am to 4pm p on Christmaas Ev Eve. e

The Palms Santa will be at The Palms from 10am 10 0am to to 4pm 4pm every evver eryy day day and an nd un l un n l 6pm 6pm on on Thursdays Th hur u and Friday.

Santa is also appearing at: Avonhead Mall Christmas has arrived at Avonhead Shopping Centre with our decora ons dec eccor ora a on ons up, Santa Sa arriving on December 10 and extended shopping hours leading ng up to Christmas Christmas.

Santa will be in his sleigh from December 10 -24 from 10am to 12pm and 2pm to 4pm.

You are most welcome to take photos or call in at the Avonhead Pharmacy and our photographer will come down and take a photo of your children with Santa.

Eastgate Shopping Centre Every child who visits Santa at Eastgate will receive a li le reminder of their visit to take home with them. While wai ng for your turn with Santa, why not give the children a ride on our Merry Xmas-go-round (free) through un l December 24.

Santa will be at Eastgate from 10am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4.30pm every day including December 24 and he is also there 5pm to 6.30pm on all late nights leading up to Christmas.

Merivale Mall Santa will be at Merivale Mall between 11.30am and 3.30pm from Thursday December 15.

Check out Santa’s new website www.santaliinne.cco.nz For the fir first rst me me San anta ta has his own web ebsi bsi s te t - www ww.ssantaalilne n .co.nz - wheree cchi hild hi l ren can get ge in ge n tou o ch wit ith h him, send and pr p int theiir Ch C ri r st stma m s wishes, and tth ma hen n llea eeaave the eave h m strateeggiicalllll y roun ro oun nd th the house for pareentss to o find d.

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Thomas Wood – a selec on of Thomas trains, tracks and accessories A wide range of Fisher Price and Playskool toys

Over three Dinosaur Train – a group of dinosaurs that talk and interact with each other.’

Ages four – 10 Gli er Lava Art Desk – sculpt, trace or colour Sylvanian Families and Lego remain as the top seller for girls and boys.

Scooters, par cularly Mad Gear for seven year-olds up to early teens where they can use them for tricks. Toyworld Tower Junc on also has helmets and kneepads.

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Stay fit with souvlakia It's summer time! For a delicious and healthy bite to eat that won't leave you feeling bloated, make yourself a tasty snack such as souvlakia.

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Souvlakia (serves 4/5)

Instruc ons

Put the onion, garlic, and oil in a food processor and process un l well blended. Pulse in the cumin, coriander, paprika, and cinnamon, adding a good seasoning of salt. Alterna vely, grate the onion and mix with the ingredients.

Cut the lamb into 1.5-2cm size pieces and place in a shallow dish. Pour the onion mixture over the lamb and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Heat the barbecue hot plate to high and brush liberally with oil.

Drain any gathering liquid from the lamb. Pile the pieces onto the hot, hot plate. Toss so the lamb browns quickly on all sides, but remains pink and juicy on the inside.

Stuff pieces into warmed pita pockets with le uce greens and top with cumin-spiked coleslaw. Yoghurt can be served on the side if wished.

Ingredients

500 grams boneless lean lamb 1 medium-sized onion, peeled and roughly chopped 3-4 teaspoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon If refrigera ng overnight, ensure the lamb is well covered as the onion has a tendency to permeate its way into other, more delicate foods like dairy or fruit.

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My Own Wee Very Christchurch Christmas (10-10.30am, 11-1.30pm, $12 One Adult & 1 littlie, extra adults $12) concert in the Dome with Emeralds & Greenstone.

A Very Christchurch Christmas:Unshaken & Uplifted! (Doors open 5pm, runs 5.30pm-9.30pm $20) bands, concert in the Dome featuring Amiria Grenell, Lindon Puffin, Emeralds & Greenstone, The Eastern, Marion Williams.

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WHEN A CITY FALLS Local TV producer Gerard Smyth has been behind a camera for a long time, and on the evidence of this film it seems he hasn’t had a minute without one on his shoulder for the past year. His automatic response to waking up in his central Christchurch home on September 4, 2010, was to hit the streets and begin making a documentary.

Initially he was imagining quite a different film, the story of a city blessed by some incredibly good luck.

But this self-congratulatory aspect quickly evaporates and after February 22 Smyth’s camera becomes the witness to a lot of personal grief.

His empathy with his subject however is always evident and saves the film from anything approaching voyeurism. There are moments that will be hard for Cantabrians to watch, but seeing these scenes on the big screen also gives us some distance from them and without any formal narration the film really is the people’s story.

Where Smyth’s achievement lies is not only in immediate response, but also in looking forward to what is still ahead of us.

When a City Falls makes a powerful argument for a new kind of city, one built with truly human values, not just dictated by relations of power, privilege and economic convenience.

In this his footage from other disaster-struck cities is especially powerful. If I have a criticism of the film it is that it lingers just a little too long in the earlier stages, but this is a minor complaint compared to what Smyth and his team have achieved.

All film-making is about storytelling and documentaries occupy a special space in that they tell our stories. When a City Falls won’t be the last documentary on this subject and nor should it be, but Smyth must be congratulated for his achievement in making this film and telling our story amidst the challenges of the past year. I hope that people outside Christchurch see this film also, in order that they not underestimate the long struggle still ahead of us.

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A FIERY blend of unique music including tracks influenced by February’s earthquake will be played by violinist Fiona Pears at her Feeling CD release concert in West Melton on Sunday.

Pears had just finished recording part of her fifth CD when the February 22 earthquake struck. Her husband Ian managed to hit the save button just in time to preserve the tracks.

The songs that emerged from Pears’ earthquake experience included Calm Before the Storm and Theatre Royal Overture.

“I wrote Theatre Royal Overture to open a big concert we did at this beautiful old theatre in February. Sadly our performance was to be the last one before the earthquake damaged the stunning venue.”

Pears was also saddened by the loss of the Harbour Light theatre in Lyttelton.

I have done every single local CD and DVD release at this theatre and I know it leaves a large gap in many musicians’ lives.

“On the upside, music and the arts are very much alive and kicking here and I am sure that this will never change.”

The concert will be held at the Nut Point Gallery and begins at 4pm.

Tickets are $30 and $25 for students.

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Very Merry Scriptless THE Court Jesters’ annual family favourite, A Very Merry Scriptless, returns to Christchurch audiences, from December 8 at Heaton Intermediate.

Court Jesters Kathleen Burns, Jeff Clark and Andrew Todd will be joined by musician Jordan Smith.

Director Dan Pengelly and musical director Luke di Somma described the show as “taking Love Actually, Notting Hill and Bride and Prejudice, sticking everything in a blender and seeing what happens.”

A Very Merry Scriptless runs on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 8pm at the Heaton Intermediate theatre at 133 Heaton St from tomorrow to December 22.

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Woodford Glen is an alcohol-free, family friendly environment where you can chose to have a picnic on the grass, bring your own seat, or sit on the grandstand sea ng. Patrons can bring their own food (no glass) or purchase anything from souvlaki and gourmet potatoes to the tradi onal hotdogs and chips.

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Scully scores double in cycling

Sprint finish: Invercargill cyclist Tom Scully celebrates as he wins the city criterium of the Armstrong Motor Group Festival of Cycling, which was held at the University of Canterbury on Sunday. Scully also won Saturday’s road race, which was held at Waipara, making him the first person to win both days in Christchurch’s annual celebration of cycling.

In the women’s races Karen Fulton won Saturday’s Waipara Challenge while her Nelson club-mate Jeannie Kuhajek won the criterium.

Christchurch riders dominated Saturday’s Frog Rock Mountain Bike ride section with Anton Cooper winning the men’s race and Kristy Abbott taking out the women’s.

The races are usually held around the Sumner and bays area and city centre but shifted venues because of this year’s earthquakes.

Photo: Bruce Wilson Photography.

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Rock climbers’ conference ROCK climbing researchers from around the world converged at the University of Canterbury’s College of Education last week for the first International Rock Climbing Research Congress.

Event organiser Dr Nick Draper said the event was a great opportunity for rock climbing researchers from around the world to get together, discuss their research and plan future collaborations.

“Sampling some of Canterbury’s greatest outdoor adventure spots is a very attractive bonus,” he said.

The congress featured expert keynote speakers presenting on subjects including acute injuries to the hand in rock climbers, rock climbing and environmental education, personality characteristics of alpine climbers and BASE jumpers and the accidents they have and the psycho-physiological demands of rock climbing.

“The congress is the first of its kind in more than a decade and it is long overdue, Dr Draper said.

“Research in the field of rock climbing has increased dramatically since the last similar event.”

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