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LABOUR LEADERSHIP contender Grant Robertson’s strong support from Christchurch MPs doesn’t appear to have suffered from the entry of list MP Andrew Little into the race. Wigram MP Megan Woods and Port Hills MP Ruth Dyson yesterday reaffirmed their support for Mr Robertson. Christchurch East MP Poto Williams remained non-committal, saying she would wait to see if anyone else entered the race and consult fellow MPs and local Labour Party members before making her decision. List MP Clayton Cosgrove was not available for comment yesterday. Former leader David Cunliffe resigned following the party’s heavy defeat in last month’s election but immediately declared his intention to stand for the leadership again. Mr Robertson was the first to announce he would challenge for the position. Mr Little, a former Labour Party president and head of its largest affiliated union EPMU, announced his intentions yesterday, ending several days of speculation. He scraped into Parliament after special votes were counted and the result was confirmed on Saturday. Any other leadership contenders have until Tuesday to throw their hat in the ring. The leader will be declared on November 18.

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THAT’S ODD A MAN desperate to sell his three-bedroom house in Detroit has said he’d be willing to swap it for an iPhone 6. For months the detached two-storey, three-bedroom building has been on the market but he has been unable to shift the building in the bankrupt Michigan city. Now the owner, who lives in Austria and has never visited the house, has told his estate agent he is willing to exchange the property for the new Apple phone or iPad. He bought the property four years ago hoping to cash in with a quick resale. However, as the city’s fortunes spiralled downwards house values crashed. The home has stood empty since 2010 accruing taxes which will need to be paid by the new owner.

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After more than 40 years of running Christchurch and Kaikoura hotels, Meredith Wilson will pull his last pint on Monday. The popular publican talked with Max Towle about a life behind the bar.

MEREDITH WILSON got to work the other morning and saw a pair of crutches resting behind his bar. “I walked in and said: ‘It’s a miracle!’ Someone’s come in here last night on crutches, had a few drinks, and walked out on their own,” he said. “That’s the power of our grog.” In Wilsons Sports Bar & TAB at noon, Meredith banters with a few locals and reads the paper. A few yards away, a handful of punters watch the races and play the pokies. His upstairs office, found up a claustrophobic winding staircase, is full of boxes and packaged memories. The 69-year-old is moving out. “I’ll miss the place. It’s got everything I want. It’s sporting, it’s got a nice bit of grog, and no druggies,” he says. The hotel, found near the train tracks close to the Hagley Park end of Riccarton Rd, used to be a restaurant. With the TAB’s backing, Meredith took over in 2000. “I can remember as a kid the building was a dress shop. There used to be beautiful ball gowns and dresses in the windows,” he says. “It’s a beautiful old building.” A beautiful old wooden building

CHEERS: Publican Meredith Wilson is retiring after more than 40 years in the trade. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER unusual to have someone turn up regulars. that stood strong in the quakes. and sit through the wrong one. It “We only put the good horses But Meredith struggled in Wilwas a huge operation.” on the wall. We don’t have a wall sons’ formative years. Three years later he bought his big enough for the others,” he “We started with an empty own place – the Blue Pacific in room . . . I was sitting here watch- says. Meredith was raised a farming Kaikoura. ing people walk past and thinking boy in Rolleston. One of his first “In ’76, the ‘surfies’ had virtuwhy the hell can’t we get them in jobs was pouring beers in the ally taken over the town’s drinkhere,” he says. town pub. ing establishments,” he says. “It took us a couple of years, “That whetted my appetite.” “The locals sort of said: ‘enough but things turned around – it After a stint in Brisbane workis enough’ so they had this huge was the TAB that was the main ing in the mines, he returned to bloody sort out on the front door attraction.” run the Russley Hotel in 1973, of the hotel. Meredith believes in gamone of the most popular hotels in “The barefoot surfies cut their bling. He has owned “countless” feet to ribbons on the sea of glass racehorses; some more successful Christchurch at the time. “It was massive – you had the on the floor. Because the town than others. was so totally united against bikies at one end and the All The hotel’s walls are cluttered them, they went up to the doctor Blacks at the other,” he says. with photos of horses, bunched and he stitched them up with no “We would have three wedaround sporting memorabilia anaesthetic. dings at one time – it wasn’t and nudie holiday snaps from

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publican “That was the end of the surfie problem.” Meredith still owns the site, but left the Blue Pacific that year. In the early-80s, he ran the Prince of Wales Hotel on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph Sts. “The manager was having a bit of trouble with bikies at the time, so I asked if there were any deals going,” says Meredith. “He said I could have the place if I cleaned it up. The day before I arrived, it was firebombed through the dining room window. “Those days things were pretty rugged, but we toughed it out.” He says there’s no real trick to dealing with difficult patrons. “You can’t strong arm people, you’ve just got to talk to them . . . sort of say ‘how’s it going?’ I never had to resort to violence.” After more than 40 years in the business, Meredith says he’s mastered the art of first impressions. “You have to make a quick decision when someone walks in the place. You’ve only got a couple of seconds to decide whether to serve them. Once they’re in here, they’re much harder to turf out.” From the Prince of Wales, Meredith ran the Grenadier Cafe and Bar with John Harrington of Harrington breweries in 198687. He sold up just before the ’87 stock market crash. In the 90s, he ran The Swamp (the Islington Tavern) and the Occidental Hotel in Hereford St. “I’m Canterbury born and bred – I’ve got red and black in my blood,” he says. At Wilsons, Meredith has tried to build “a sort of Cheers-type place.” “The good thing about the hotel industry is that when you have a bar, your mates and people you know come in and say ‘hey’.” But he believes he’s seen the best years of hotel-keeping. “Over time you see the buses going past getting fuller and fuller and fuller. Everyone is pre-loading these days,” he says. Wilsons was robbed in July and

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MAIN MEN: Meredith Wilson (centre), with gold medallist Dick Tayler and Sir Colin Meads. night and see all the people laughtwo weeks later was broken into, ing and having a great time. possibly by the same offenders. “I think the non-drinking, non“That was the turning point where I thought we probably don’t smoking, non-gambling person doesn’t have the right to complain need this.” – they’re not contributing at all. In the robbery the offenders The smoking, drinking gambler kicked in a side door as staff were has paid for his hospital bed in tax locking up. They fled with one and credit.” of the robbers, an older woman, The word ‘retirement’ doesn’t sit tripping and knocking her head well with Meredith. while escaping. “I’ll find something to do. I In the second raid burglars couldn’t play golf every day of the kicked in the back door after the week,” he says. pub had closed. “I want to go to New Orleans “I’m always the first phone call and Memphis first, those music when the alarm goes. Bugger capitals.” lying up at night wondering if it’s When he returns, he’ll go for a going to ring,” says Meredith. drink at Wilsons. He chuckles when he recalls “I watch these movies where one robbery. a group of three or four friends “At the Blue Pacific one night, meet for a drink and sit outside these guys rolled in a gas plant and have a yarn. I like that idea.” and cut a hole in the front of the He’ll down a pint of his favoursafe,” he says. ite drink – Speights. “You could write a book on all “I stick with it, which is quite the scams and the way people remarkable because in Dunedin, are trying to get you all the time. They see places like this as a bit of for instance, Speights was not considered the best drink in the a cash cow.” Meredith will defend places like world. It could have been classed as a laxative,” he says. Wilsons until he’s red in the face. “But now it’s the drink of choice “I get a bit brassed off when I . . . even in bloody Auckland. If hear about the fun police and all you’re working for Speights marthe problems that alcohol causes keting and have got Aucklanders in the system,” he says. drinking it, you’ve done a bloody “Obviously, they don’t go into good job.” hotels on a Friday or Saturday

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5 minutes with Donald McCaw’s great Donald McCaw doesn’t buy into the pushy parent cliche. He and his wife raised a daughter who represented the Canterbury Tactix in netball, and a son who last weekend became the most capped All Black of all time, but plays down his part for their successes. The proud father spoke to Max Towle about farming, sporting genes, and trips to the big games.

about 26 years farming on my own account. Me and my wife Margaret had two children, Joanna and Richard, who were born in Oamaru and brought up in the valley. What is it about the country life? We just love the life. I guess it’s about the freedom to run your own business. It was always a challenge. It was tough times in the 1980s with the subsidies being removed and Rogernomics, but we survived and I

G’day Don, can you start by telling me a bit about your background? I come from the Hakataramea Valley, on the Waitaki River. I did all my primary schooling locally, then went to secondary school at St Andrew’s College. I then did a diploma in agriculture at Lincoln University. I eventually ended up farming in the valley and I spent

was always proud of the work. Were you a bit of a sportsman in your formative years? I did play at school. I was a very average rugby player. But I tried to do other things as well. I did a few outdoor things

GIFTED: Donald McCaw believes his son and daughter’s sporting genes may come from his wife’s side of the family.

like shooting, hunting, and skiing. But there were always other things to do like jobs. There’s nothing like trying to make a living. Where would you say your kids’ sporting genes come from? Well, Margaret took part in bits and pieces. She played a lot of hockey at school. But her brothers, John and Peter McLay, were both good rugby players and Mid Canterbury reps. Bigsy (John) played more than 100 games for the province. Peter played against the British and Irish Lions. I’ve always been keen on rugby, and watching it. As a youngster in the valley, we had no television and so didn’t have much to do with the game. I do remember my father listening to the 1956 Springboks game on the South Africa tour. That was my first real experience of excitement with sport. I’ve just seen so much rugby now, but I always enjoyed the old Super 10. Then, of course, we found ourselves involved when Richard started playing. After all the games and nailbiting, are you still keen on rugby? I wouldn’t jump up in the middle of the night to watch

a game between other sides like Argentina v South Africa. I am interested, but there are other things to do. Where did you watch the All Blacks’ loss in South Africa? Margaret and I watched it in the living room. Oh well, it’s just one of those things that happens in sport. But we’ve done so well over the years. Did you push the kids into sport? We certainly didn’t push them, they took off by themselves. Joanna and Richard went to primary school in the district, then Otago for their secondary schooling. Richard went to Otago Boys’ High School. We sort of stood in the background and were amazed at their drive and how well they did. We always took them to swimming sports and whatever else was on. As parents, our job was dropping them off somewhere then doing something else. How have your nerves improved over the years? Once I got over the very high heart rates at the start, you just sit back and take it as it comes. But you do get quite anxious when they first run out for a game.

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THE MCCAWS: Donald, Richie and Margaret photographed in 2006, and Jo (right). PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER Some people say I’m more nervous than the players. What are you more nervous about – losing or injuries? I’m not nervous about losing so much, but more that they come through the game okay. I’ve seen my daughter have two ACL injuries, which were devastating. Your proudest moments? With Joanna, her making the

Canterbury Flames side was really good. She captained them to a final as well. With Richard, there are several games. As far as relief goes, it would have to be the World Cup final, wouldn’t it? But I suppose the same goes for everyone else in New Zealand. We have to share him sometimes. The games all sort of blend into one patch. It’s every game that

makes me proud, I don’t take them for granted. His first All Blacks game was really incredible. At the time, I thought he was really lucky to just get one game. I said: “One day he’ll be able to talk about how he got a game for New Zealand.” Is it five-star accommodation and complimentary travel when you go to the overseas games? That’s not the case, far from it.

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We are lucky as All Blacks parents to get a ticket to go to the game, but they’re not special tickets. If the game is in Canterbury, we’re on the 22. But if the game’s in Australia, we’re up in the far corner as far as you can be from the field. Overseas we meet up with friends and people who we network with. Like in Wales or Scotland, we’ve got people who we know who we can stay with. Do you talk much rugby with the families of other players? There’s not a lot of conversation about the game itself. We wouldn’t talk about who’s doing well or who might be dropped, for instance. We’ve certainly met a lot of parents, but the conversation is more about ourselves and what we do. We’ve made some really great friends from it. You don’t really see them before the game, except at the odd social function. It’s hard to single out anyone who we’re really close with because we’re all a big group. Richie’s private life is often splashed across the tabloids. How do you reckon he copes with the attention? He probably looks to be coping. We’re always concerned with his

privacy. Whenever he goes out for meals, the public want to be a part of him. It worries us a little bit. He can never be able to live a normal life. But he is bright enough to cope with it most of the time. He enjoys his flying when he can get away from it all. He loves mixing with people with other interests, like golf. It’s good to get away from people who just see him as a rugby player. He’s got a lot of old school friends and mates from the early days when he played for the Otago Colts. What do you do now? I work as a farm liaison officer for Central Plains irrigation. I go out there and get all the land deals sorted. Margaret and I are based in West Melton. It’s a 4ha plot so there’s a bit of maintenance in our spare time – there’s always plenty to do over the weekend. My wife has just retired as a part-time teacher. Joanna is married and is a dairy farmer’s wife. She’s got a beautiful little child. What hobbies do you have? I’m into gliding and flying, generally. I’m a pilot and have been one for many years. I still have a little fiddle in a helicopter now and again. I’m also keen on my gardening.

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Clean bill of health By Max Towle

CHRISTCHURCH restaurants, cafes, and takeaways passed food hygiene inspections with flying colours last year, with only one closure notice, which was later lifted, being issued. Out of the 1842 food premises registered with the city council, a takeaway was the only one issued a closure notice between July 1, 2013 and June 30 this year, after it failed cleanliness regulations. It reopened days later when it passed a further inspection. Unlike other local authorities, the city council does not have the power to close premises. That lies with Christchurch-based Ministry for Primary Industries food act officers. Information released to The Star by the MPI showed a total of five closure notices have been issued in the city since June 2011. There were nine closure notices issued in Wellington in the year ending June 30. The city has around 1300 food premises. Hospitality New Zealand Canterbury president Peter Morrison said Christchurch premises were simply cleaner. “[The officers] are so strict down here and try to keep to such a high standard,” he said. “I think a lot of the buildings are newer, and the new bars and restaurants are being opened by experienced people who have been in the industry for awhile.”

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Campaign to lower family violence over Christmas By Gabrielle Stuart

POLICE HAVE launched a twomonth Canterbury-wide campaign aiming to prevent a spike in family violence over Christmas. It is the first campaign of its kind in the country. Nicola Woodward, chief executive of AVIVA, formerly Christchurch Women’s Refuge, said cases of violence became worse over the Christmas period, because of extra stress on families. “Christchurch and the surrounding communities continue to carry the effects socially of the earthquakes. And when we combine those with the additional stresses of Christmas, the extra expenses and, for some, excessive alcohol consumption, it exache management team at erbates Onyx Homes are arguably Christchur the problems. ” unrivaled in the home building sector. WithFamily years of Violence go with a Canterbury KEEP IT CLEAN: Central city restaurant Orleans Christchurch has passed two food hygieneexperience inspections the past andinhaving previously built one of NZ’s largest good hand manager Detective Senior Sergeant few months. Chef Toby Price prepares a meal. nationwide building companies, at which time had won more Leairne Dow said the focusWith of the the c Master Build Awards than any other company in the country, their comp campaign was prevention. Anne Columbus said each of the from them. A kitchen is such a Strange’s Lane operations manhome building has become second nature. right our every “We’re going to increase 1842 food premises registered in ager Tom Newfield said his central busy place, you have to make sure Richard director of Onyx Homes says “people needon visiting home visits with a focus wereFreeman visited every that it’s a safe, clean environment.” Christchurch city restaurant Orleans ChristchFrom conc to be very careful and it’s a real concern with a lot of new safety orthe recipients ofthese police year. The city council, unlike its urch, which opened in August, new home “so city called” building entering market ders, to confirmthethey have the right She said the council was companies Auckland and Wellington counhad already had two visits from with management at the helm withplans no clue on how safety in place. ” a Our sole g reviewing its grading system, and terparts, does not have a food food safety officers. building company actually runs. We are seeing plumbers the best p They will also visit perpetrators of whether it needed to be updated premises rating system. “We’ve had visits from MPI and electricians starting up building companies here in industry, a family violence, to help them develto comply with the Food Act In Wellington, food premises before and after we opened. op plans to handle situations where 2014. are rated as either excellent, very Everything was up-to-scratch . . . they could become violent. The act, which comes into efgood or ungraded. In Auckland, I suppose I wouldn’t be talking to The campaign is running now unfect in March 2016, will separate premises are given a letter grade you right now if they weren’t,” he til the end of November, to coincide premises in New Zealand into from A to E. said. with White Ribbon Day on Novemgroups based on a food safety risk City council manager for “We use the council regulations ber 25. rating. inspections and enforcement as a base and try and improve

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REAL ESTATE agents are among our least respected occupations, consistently ranking in the bottom four of UMR’s annual Mood of the Nation survey, alongside politicians, share brokers and investment bankers. This negative public perception is one of the reasons why it has been mandatory for agents to be licensed since 2008. Licensing means they are legally required to follow rules and provide a certain level of service. The licensing regime is run by the Real Estate Agents Authority which responds to complaints against agents. Consumer NZ says professional-

Sue Chetwin conduct and client-care rules oblige agents to act in the best interests of their clients. Agents are also obliged not to mislead or withhold information from buyers or sellers, put them under unfair pressure, and to act in good faith. Consumer NZ chief executive Sue Chetwin said the negative perception of agents was not unreasonable. She said probably the biggest pitfall faced by people dealing with an agent was simply believing everything they said. “If you have any doubts, raise them,” Ms Chetwin said. “The agent is obliged to disclose everything they know about a

IN GOOD HANDS?: For many people a home will be their most valuable asset, which makes the role of the real estate agent all the more important. property. Get a second opinclosure and misleading behaviour. the authority if something went ion, specially if building work is “In spite of what they say agents wrong. It was also advisable to get required.” are acting on behalf of the legal advice on any agreements Ms Chetwin said most comvendor.” before signing. Such agreements plaints around real estate agents She said it was important to deal were usually standard but a lawyer involved their competence or with an REAA licensed agent, as would be able to tell if there were negligence, followed by non-disthen they could take their case to any “fish hooks.”

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You trust them to buy, sell or rent perhaps your most important asset – your home. So how do you find the right real estate agent and what can you do when they don’t meet your expectations? Tom Doudney reports

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or selling property Over the past three years, REAA has received 2204 complaints, nationwide, of which it resolved 1120 (51 per cent) directly and referred the other 1084 to Complaints Assessment Committees. While most were made by buyers and sellers, other agents and potential buyers were also among the complainants. CACs are made up of three people with expertise in law, real estate and consumer affairs. At least one member must be a lawyer with at least seven years experience. They have the ability to impose fines and award limited compensation in cases of unsatisfactory conduct. If the case is more serious, it is ruled as misconduct and referred to the Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal, appointed by the Ministry of Justice. For unsatisfactory conduct, CACs can order agents to put right their errors, including by payment, however, they do not have the power to award compensation for damages which must instead be sought through other legal means. Of the 1084 cases heard by a CAC, 392 were eventually found to be cases of unsatisfactory conduct and 50 were found to be misconduct.

TALKING THE TALK: Buyers and sellers are advised to engage a lawyer rather than relying on the real estate agent’s word alone.

New Zealand’s 13,300 licensed agents generate an average of 735 complaints a year of which, based on past experience, 147 are upheld as either unsatisfactory conduct or misconduct. However, Consumer NZ says these upheld complaints are the tip of the iceberg as many dissatisfied clients don’t make a complaint. “Many people won’t complain,” Ms Chetwin said.

Before buying the property, the complainants asked whether repair work had been carried out under EQC claims. They were assured by Ms Sladen that it hadn’t and that anything connected with EQC claims would be handed over to the purchaser. Ms Sladen had accepted the assurances of the vendors, who did not tell her they had been paid out for the 2010 claim. The CAC found that the information provided by the licensee was both incomplete, and incorrect; and that the complainants were misled by the licensee. The complainants said they had incurred expenses of $16,454.25 rectifying the work which the vendors received the EQC payment for but did not undertake. The complainants had previously received a Dispute Tribunal decision in their favour for $15,000, the maximum available under that jurisdiction. However, that had still left them with a shortfall of $1455.25.

“They will accept they have had a rum deal, or the real estate business will sort it out so it never becomes public.” CASE STUDY Earlier this year, Harcourts agent Sandra Sladen was found guilty of unsatisfactory conduct and slapped with a $2500 fine after failing to disclose that EQC had already paid out $8123.98 for a Christchurch property she was selling.

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JURY’S OUT : Pomeroy’s patron Rolf Holmsen admires Chris Cairns’ Black Caps shirt. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER

Cairns shirt will go if court case lost By Max Towle

A POPULAR Christchurch pub will take down a shirt worn by Chris Cairns from its wall if the under fire former cricketer is found guilty of perjury. The shirt, worn by Cairns (right), in a Chappell Hadlee Trophy match in 2004, is one of two pieces of sporting memorabilia displayed in the Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn on Kilmore St. The other is a Christchurch Football Club jersey worn by Richie McCaw in 2004. Pub owner Steve Pomeroy said a few customers had mentioned taking Cairns’ shirt down since he was reported for allegedly match fixing and charged over perjury claims. Cairns faces a full trial next year. He has denied any involvement in corruption.

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Mr Pomeroy said he had not followed Cairns’ appearances in the London courts. “Has he been proven guilty? I don’t know. If there were more complaints, we’d think about taking it down. If he is found guilty, I think we certainly will,” he said. “But he’s always been a controversial guy.” The shirt was bought by Mr Pomeroy about five years ago at a fundraising auction for a friend with cerebral palsy, the proceeds of which went towards building wheelchair ramps in his house. Mr Pomeroy said he was not the biggest cricket fan in the world, but said: “The local cricket team comes into the pub and we sponsor their shirts. I like the game.” He said the pub owned other sporting memorabilia should the Cairns shirt need to be replaced.

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Inquiry into pier lights outage By Gabrielle Stuart

CITY COUNCIL staff are looking into why lights at New Brighton Pier were not fixed faster. More than 20 panes of glass were broken by vandals at the pier last month, causing about $40,000 worth of damage. The lights in the area were not working, in spite of several requests to have them fixed, The Star revealed on Wednesday. That meant security cameras were not able to pick up anything when the vandalism happened.

The city council received a complaint about the broken lights about six months ago. But city council parks unit manager Andrew Rutledge said outages reported in May and June had been repaired. He said a different outage was reported on September 16, less than a week before the vandalism happened. But Salt on the Pier owner John Ktenidis said the lights had been broken for months. He asked for the lights to be fixed more than two months before the incident, and did not

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GOLD WANTED Broken or damaged Gold, gold coins, bullion, sovereigns, medals, wrist or pocket watches, antique gold jewellery, anything gold. Top price. Phone Steve 351-9139.

Bedroom Furniture DOUBLE BED 2 yrs old. Excellent condition. Bargain only $250.00 ono. Ph 0204 444 204. 5 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE consists of dressing table, tallboy, 2 bedside tables & headboard. Cost $2,995, bargain only $1,500. Excellent condition. Ph 0204 444 204

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CARAVAN 13’6 Clipper, 2 berth with extras, awning & caravan in good order $4000, ph 327-8567 or 027 282-8140 CARAVAN 1980 Oxford, 13ft, very tidy cond, lovely van, reg wof, selfcontainment cert $7500 ono, ph 03 342-8005 or 027 421-4242

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Cars $1,501 - $4,000

TOYOTA Corolla SE, 1995, current wof, 9 mnths reg, only 142kms, 1500cc, manual, 5 spd, c/l, drivers a/bag, p/s, alarm, radio/ cd, e/w, e/m, cambelt done 91kms, tidy, honest & presentable, drives & runs exceptionally well $3990 ono, ph 027 232-7111, ChCh

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Church Notices

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182 Edgeware Road Sunday Service, 7pm Address Bernie Clairvoyant Bernie AGM 28 October 2014, 7.30pm All Welcome Phone 385 2569

NEW AGE CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL CENTRE Grafton Street New temporary premises Woolston Community Library/ Scout Hall St Johns Street, Woolston Sunday 7pm Address: Gaynor Clairvoyance: Gaynor All welcome

The Spiritualist Church of NZ 41 Glenroy Street Woolston

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For Sale

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FLATMATE Wanted, must be gay or gay friendly, ph 382-6917

Classic Cars & Motorcycles

Furniture (Indoors)

AUSTIN A30 1954, current wof, 6 mnths reg, 87,000+ miles, 2 dr, 998cc, 5 owners, best described as tidy, honest & presentable, drives & works expectionally well, perfect car to get into vintage circles $3850 ono, ph 027 232-7111 or 03 383-4635, John

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OLD TOYS TOP prices for old models, collectable & antique toys & trains. 20yrs exp 329-9193

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BED Settee folds out to double bed, good cond $70 ono, ph 343-5229 BED Settee Royal blue upholstery, new cond, pd $1000, sell $350, only selling due to down sizing, ph 03 351-8467 DINING ROOM SUITE. Black Ash oblong table with 6 upholstered blue pattern high back chairs. Excellent condition. Bargain only $1,300. Ph 0204 444 204 3 PIECE SUITE Blue pattern. 3 seater settee with 2 reclining armchairs. Only 2 yrs old. Cost $3,500 -Bargain only $1,500. Ph 0204 444 204

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TABLE Glass top, seats 6, brown steel frame with 6 x chairs, brown & white striped cushions, very gd cond $800, ph 03 3383431

Garage Sales ********* AVONHEAD 78 Merrin St, Sat 7.30am - 12 noon, combined sale, household goods, builders tools, bicycle plus more BISHOPDALE 26 Ebony St, Sat 7am - 12 noon, bedroom furniture, white elephant items, bags, shoes, clothes, something for everyone **********

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PIANO Richard Lipp, quality sound, musicians instrument, no borer, gd playing cond, best offer over $500, ph 03 379-6266

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TV/Video PANASONIC TV 24” Full HD LED. Cost $399, only 6 months old, excellent condition, bargain at $250. Ph 0204 444 204 SHARP TV 32” LCD, excellent condition, bargain only $400 ono. Ph 0204 444 204 TV STAND Black with 2 glass shelves. Cost $499, excellent condition, bargain only $250. ono. Ph 0204 444 204.

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SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012, SECTION 127 & 101

SECTION 101 SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 The Gaslight Taverna Limited has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the issue of an ON LICENCE in respect of the premises situated at 76 Cashel Street. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is: TAVERN. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: 11am to 11pm Monday to Sunday inclusive. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee at Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the issue of the licence may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. No objection to the issue of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 105(1) of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on 3 October 2014.

Public Notices SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101 ANCHORAGE (FRANKTON) LIMITED, has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON LICENCE in respect of the premises situated at 94 Victoria Street, known as Revival. The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is: TAVERN. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Wednesday from 8.00am to 12.00 midnight. Thursday to Saturday from 8.00am to 3.00am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary offices hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee at Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on 3 October, 2014.

BEKBEN (2013) LIMITED, (Bekben (2013) Limited, PO Box 4279, Christchurch 8140), has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of an ON LICENCE in respect of the premises situated at 17 Opawa Road known as OPAWA BOWL & JACK. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is: TAVERN. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Sunday to Wednesday from 8.00am to 12.00 midnight; Thursday from 8.00am to 2.00am the following day; Friday and Saturday from 8.00am to 2.00am the following day.. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee at Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, PO Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made on Friday 3rd October 2014.

SECTION 101 SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101 SOUP INC LIMITED, (The Manager, Soup Inc Limited, PO Box 22291, High Street, Christchurch 8142) has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON LICENSE in respect of the premises situated at 32 Nayland Street known as CORNERSHOP BISTRO.) The general nature of the business conducted under the license is: RESTAURANT. The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the license are: Monday and Tuesday from 8:00am to 11:00pm. Wednesday to Sunday from 8.00am to 1.00am the following day. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the office of the Christchurch District Licensing Committee at the Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 15 working days of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Committee, P O Box 73049, Christchurch 8154. This is the first publication of this notice.

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Nestled in the heart of Christchurch, filled with mountains of food and lakes of beverages, sits an astounding restaurant with irresistible and fine tasting food, accompanied by an unmatched atmosphere. Live music. Big Screen Sport. Welcome to Trevinos.

We are a contemporary restaurant located in a beautiful rural setting offering classic New Zealand and European cuisine. We offer ample parking and can seat up to 40 people making us the perfect venue for private functions. We don’t charge hiring fees either.

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Becks is a thoroughly modern bar and restaurant. Enjoy an excellent range of beers, wines, spirits, and an appealing a la carte menu offering an extensive and affordable range of beautifully presented cuisine.

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Five first-fives too many THIS CANTERBURY season has gone from one extreme to the other. Lose to Taranaki in New Plymouth on Sunday, and it will be four defeats in a row, making this their worst – equal season since their purple patch began in 2008, tied with 2011. If there’s a good omen, it’s that they also won the competition that year, but four losses in a row and four spread throughout a season are two very different scenarios. This isn’t what they promised in their early outings – the 48-9 win over Auckland, the 58-27 win over Waikato, and the 48-3 win over Northland – and a look at what’s happened to their No 10 jersey helps tell the story as to why. The Waikato game would turn out to be first-choice first-five Tyler Bleyendaal’s last, as he suffered a prolapsed disc in his neck. Colin Slade was the first replacement, against Northland, but was only available for one week around his All Blacks duties, so 19-year-old Richie Mo’unga was forced to assume the position. He only started one game – the narrow win over Otago – but that was because Tom Taylor had recovered from a facial injury in the meantime.

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MERRY-GOROUND: Tom Taylor, seen here playing against Auckland earlier this season, has been one of five players to start at first-five for Canterbury this season. PHOTO: MARTIN HUNTER ing the team some much-needed continuity. (Let us assume, for the sake of this argument, that he wouldn’t have been otherwise injured) Mo’unga took his second game in charge – the loss against North Harbour – before Scott Robertson called up his fifth first-five of the season. When you’re scratching around

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for someone to wear No 10, an All Black legend like Dan Carter isn’t the worst you could do. But when he’s limited to 40 minutes, and takes a knock to his shin early on, he’s a far cry from his best. That knock saw him ruled out of last Saturday’s game, and so Mo’unga ran the cutter once again. Carter has also been ruled out this weekend, but both Slade and Taylor are back, with the All Blacks having a week off, and so the merry-go-round continues. If they slot in quickly, and some of the injured outside backs return, Canterbury might still have a shot. In this crazy season, you wouldn’t put it past them.

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699 AS $1

$134$3950 SAVE

$59$9 200 *

W I TH

E-IN TRAD

• 1080P Full HD • 100Hz • Media Player • Narrow Bezel Design SKU: 8627093 LESS THAN $6 PER WEEK

LESS THAN $11 PER WEEK

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$1 WAS

NO W

$79$9 240 SAVE

9 $209 WAS

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$169$4900

TH-32A400Z 32” HD LED/LCD TV • Media Player• USB Sharing • Narrow Bezel Design • HDMI x2 SKU: 8576589

• Super Light - 310g, Slim Design - 9.7mm • High Resolution Screen • Smart Camera • 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor

RICE! HOT P 99

$397 WAS

NO W

9 9 4 $3 $48

$139$2900

SAVE

32”

$6 SAVE

R *VIA

$949

SUPER HOT DEAL!

NO W

$34$9 100

SAVE

TECHNOLOGY MADE EASY NEED ADVICE ON WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU? COME TALK TO THE EXPERTS!

LESS THAN $8 PER WEEK

DC44 ANIMAL CORDLESS HAND STICK VACUUM

NO W

• Easy-to-grip handle • White finish • 2 Straight & 2 Blending Blades • Stainless Steel Shaft • Measuring beaker • 600-watt motor SKU: 8734337

$9 WAS

NO W

LESS THAN $5 PER WEEK

RICE! HOT P 99

MX-SS1BST BLENDER

SAVE

THAT’S

1/2 PR

NO W

• Three-in-one (Blend, chop, whisk) • Variable speed control • 600-watt motor SKU: 8734345

SAVE

LESS THAN $31 PER WEEK

9 $479 WAS

NO W

LUCIA 3+2 LOUNGE SUITE

9 9 4 3 $ $1300

Cushions included. LESS THAN $14 PER WEEK

SAVE

$2399 WAS

AVAILABLE IN A GREAT SELECTION OF LEATHER COLOURS!

9 9 6 $ $70

1/2 PRICE !

BUY!

9 9 3 4 $ $1200

ICE !

NO W

LIN E R

9 9 4 $ $50

$1 WAS

HOT 5 99

LESS THAN $15 PER WEEK

MX-GS1WST BLENDER

$5 WAS

SKU: 8574063

$499

WESTIN 3RR+R+R LEATHER LOUNGE SUITE

9 9 9 1 $ 00

CK* SHBAION R CA T P E T M E F A ED

DC54 ANIMAL RICE! PRO HOT P 99 VACUUM CLEANER

EASYPAY IS OUR SIMPLE FINANCE OPTION THAT ALLOWS YOU TO PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS

LIN E R

WOW

$5 SAVE

$438

SKU: 8574063

$4 WAS

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What is

$5 WAS

SKU: 8645558

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499 AS $2

SAVE

DMRXW440 500GB TWIN TUNER DVD RECORDER

5 99 AS $1

AVAILABLE IN 3 GREAT COLOURS!

SKU: 8604647

SKU: 8637100

Sumptuous and hardwearing velour fabric that features 2 recliners and a 3 seater with a recliner at each end.

$229

HWH450 WIRELESS SUBWOOFER SOUNDBAR

ARIZONA RECLINER LOUNGE SUITE

• Full HD 1080p • Smart Share • Smart TV • HDMI x 3 • IPS Panel • USB x 3 SKU: 8717316

*T’s & C’s apply. See instore for details and visit: haier.co.nz/nartaon

60”

55” 55LB5820 55” FULL HD SMART LED/LCD TV

LESS THAN $7 PER WEEK

LESS THAN $13 PER WEEK

SAVE

CFL629CW 348L FRIDGE/FREEZER

SKU: 7938251

*T’s & C’s apply. See instore for details and visit: fisherpaykel.co.nz/neatmeat

NO W

TH-60A430Z 60” FULL HD IPS LED/LCD TV

• Frost Free • LED Digital Display • Bottom Mount Freezer • Fast Freeze Function • 3 Adjustable Glass Shelves

DEAL!

9 9 6 $4

SKU: 8155566

$799

LESS THAN $12 PER WEEK

ON EVERYTHING OVER $499

WOW

AVAILAB LE WHITE, P IN INK OR BLUE !

GALAXY TAB3 LITE 7” TABLET

RICE! HOT P 9

SKU: 8671018

E402BRT4 TASMAN 403LT FRIDGE FREEZER

15.6”

ES1-511 LAPTOP • Intel Celeron 2.16Ghz CPU • 4GB RAM • 500GB HDD • 15.6” LED Screen • Windows 8.1

*Trade-in is for your old fridge/ freezer in good working order & under 10 years old.

9 9 $159 00

*Trade-in is for your old dryer in good working order & under 10 years old.

• 253 litre capacity • Frost Free • Active seal guard • Fridge illumination • Reversible Doors

NO W

• Genuine La-Z-Boy • Electric chair, raises you to a standing position

EASYPAY

SKU: 8617169

DNE25020 S - 253L SILVER TOP MOUNT FRIDGE/FREEZER

$21 WAS

HARBOURTOWN LEATHER LIFT CHAIR

EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. CONDITIONS APPLY, SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS.

• 7Kg capacity • Anti-vibration design • Autodry • Sensitive drying system • Display for time remaining

LESS THAN $7 PER WEEK

MONTHS

LESS THAN $9 PER WEEK

WTA74200AU 7KG CLOTHES DRYER

EXPO 36 OCTOBER

• 3 Spin Speeds (330, 670, 1000RPM) • Delay start 1, 3, 9 Hours • Load Sensing • Direct Drive Motor • Smart Drive System

W IT H

• 810 RPM Max Spin Speed • 8 Wash Programs • 10 water Levels • Pulsator Wash Action • Delay Start (2-24hr)

WA70T60GW1 7KG WASHSMART™ WASHER

HWMP55-918 5.5KG TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE

SAVE

COMO 3+2 SEATER LEATHER LOUNGE SUITE

LESS THAN $25 PER WEEK

NO W

9 9 8 1 $ $500

SAVE

PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY GET YOUR NEW PURCHASE HOME SAFELY WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY SERVICE

SKU: 7859531

SKU: 7938285

$5 WAS

049

NO W

$43$9 140

$1 WAS

NO W

$82$9 220 SAVE

SAVE

9 9 OR $1349

$114$9 200 *

W I TH

E-IN TRAD

• ActiveSmart system • LED lighting • Humidity controlled half width crisper bins • Adaptive defrost • Frost Free • Door alarm • 403 Litre Capacity SKU: 8435794

HEXOPOT LESS THAN $11 PER WEEK

699 AS $1

$134$3950 SAVE

$59$9 200 *

W I TH

E-IN TRAD

• 1080P Full HD • 100Hz • Media Player • Narrow Bezel Design SKU: 8627093 LESS THAN $6 PER WEEK

LESS THAN $11 PER WEEK

039

$1 WAS

NO W

$79$9 240 SAVE

9 $209 WAS

NO W

$169$4900

TH-32A400Z 32” HD LED/LCD TV • Media Player• USB Sharing • Narrow Bezel Design • HDMI x2 SKU: 8576589

• Super Light - 310g, Slim Design - 9.7mm • High Resolution Screen • Smart Camera • 1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor

RICE! HOT P 99

$397 WAS

NO W

9 9 4 $3 $48

$139$2900

SAVE

32”

$6 SAVE

R *VIA

$949

SUPER HOT DEAL!

NO W

$34$9 100

SAVE

TECHNOLOGY MADE EASY NEED ADVICE ON WHAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU? COME TALK TO THE EXPERTS!

LESS THAN $8 PER WEEK

DC44 ANIMAL CORDLESS HAND STICK VACUUM

NO W

• Easy-to-grip handle • White finish • 2 Straight & 2 Blending Blades • Stainless Steel Shaft • Measuring beaker • 600-watt motor SKU: 8734337

$9 WAS

NO W

LESS THAN $5 PER WEEK

RICE! HOT P 99

MX-SS1BST BLENDER

SAVE

THAT’S

1/2 PR

NO W

• Three-in-one (Blend, chop, whisk) • Variable speed control • 600-watt motor SKU: 8734345

SAVE

LESS THAN $31 PER WEEK

9 $479 WAS

NO W

LUCIA 3+2 LOUNGE SUITE

9 9 4 3 $ $1300

Cushions included. LESS THAN $14 PER WEEK

SAVE

$2399 WAS

AVAILABLE IN A GREAT SELECTION OF LEATHER COLOURS!

9 9 6 $ $70

1/2 PRICE !

BUY!

9 9 3 4 $ $1200

ICE !

NO W

LIN E R

9 9 4 $ $50

$1 WAS

HOT 5 99

LESS THAN $15 PER WEEK

MX-GS1WST BLENDER

$5 WAS

SKU: 8574063

$499

WESTIN 3RR+R+R LEATHER LOUNGE SUITE

9 9 9 1 $ 00

CK* SHBAION R CA T P E T M E F A ED

DC54 ANIMAL RICE! PRO HOT P 99 VACUUM CLEANER

EASYPAY IS OUR SIMPLE FINANCE OPTION THAT ALLOWS YOU TO PAY FOR YOUR PURCHASE OVER A PERIOD OF TIME THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS

LIN E R

WOW

$5 SAVE

$438

SKU: 8574063

$4 WAS

NO W

What is

$5 WAS

SKU: 8645558

NO W

499 AS $2

SAVE

DMRXW440 500GB TWIN TUNER DVD RECORDER

5 99 AS $1

AVAILABLE IN 3 GREAT COLOURS!

SKU: 8604647

SKU: 8637100

Sumptuous and hardwearing velour fabric that features 2 recliners and a 3 seater with a recliner at each end.

$229

HWH450 WIRELESS SUBWOOFER SOUNDBAR

ARIZONA RECLINER LOUNGE SUITE

• Full HD 1080p • Smart Share • Smart TV • HDMI x 3 • IPS Panel • USB x 3 SKU: 8717316

*T’s & C’s apply. See instore for details and visit: haier.co.nz/nartaon

60”

55” 55LB5820 55” FULL HD SMART LED/LCD TV

LESS THAN $7 PER WEEK

LESS THAN $13 PER WEEK

SAVE

CFL629CW 348L FRIDGE/FREEZER

SKU: 7938251

*T’s & C’s apply. See instore for details and visit: fisherpaykel.co.nz/neatmeat

NO W

TH-60A430Z 60” FULL HD IPS LED/LCD TV

• Frost Free • LED Digital Display • Bottom Mount Freezer • Fast Freeze Function • 3 Adjustable Glass Shelves

DEAL!

9 9 6 $4

SKU: 8155566

$799

LESS THAN $12 PER WEEK

ON EVERYTHING OVER $499

WOW

AVAILAB LE WHITE, P IN INK OR BLUE !

GALAXY TAB3 LITE 7” TABLET

RICE! HOT P 9

SKU: 8671018

E402BRT4 TASMAN 403LT FRIDGE FREEZER

15.6”

ES1-511 LAPTOP • Intel Celeron 2.16Ghz CPU • 4GB RAM • 500GB HDD • 15.6” LED Screen • Windows 8.1

*Trade-in is for your old fridge/ freezer in good working order & under 10 years old.

9 9 $159 00

*Trade-in is for your old dryer in good working order & under 10 years old.

• 253 litre capacity • Frost Free • Active seal guard • Fridge illumination • Reversible Doors

NO W

• Genuine La-Z-Boy • Electric chair, raises you to a standing position

EASYPAY

SKU: 8617169

DNE25020 S - 253L SILVER TOP MOUNT FRIDGE/FREEZER

$21 WAS

HARBOURTOWN LEATHER LIFT CHAIR

EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. CONDITIONS APPLY, SEE BACK PAGE FOR DETAILS.

• 7Kg capacity • Anti-vibration design • Autodry • Sensitive drying system • Display for time remaining

LESS THAN $7 PER WEEK

MONTHS

LESS THAN $9 PER WEEK

WTA74200AU 7KG CLOTHES DRYER

EXPO 36 OCTOBER

• 3 Spin Speeds (330, 670, 1000RPM) • Delay start 1, 3, 9 Hours • Load Sensing • Direct Drive Motor • Smart Drive System

W IT H

• 810 RPM Max Spin Speed • 8 Wash Programs • 10 water Levels • Pulsator Wash Action • Delay Start (2-24hr)

WA70T60GW1 7KG WASHSMART™ WASHER

HWMP55-918 5.5KG TOP LOADING WASHING MACHINE

SAVE

COMO 3+2 SEATER LEATHER LOUNGE SUITE

LESS THAN $25 PER WEEK

NO W

9 9 8 1 $ $500

SAVE

PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY GET YOUR NEW PURCHASE HOME SAFELY WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL DELIVERY SERVICE

EXPO 36 OCTOBER

W IT H

WOW, THAT’S

PROUDLY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

Single King Single Double Queen King Super King Californ. King

WAS $2099.99 $2299.99 $2699.99 $2999.99 $3599.99 $3799.99 $4099.99

NOW $1099.99 $1199.99 $1399.99 $1499.99 $1899.99 $1999.99 $2199.99

SAVE $1000 $1100 $1300 $1500 $1700 $1800 $1900

WAS

$2999

LESS THAN $12 PER WEEK

CAPRICCIO ULTRA UEENSIZE MATTRESS & BASE

9 9 $149$1500

MODEL

RUN OUT

SAVE

King Single Double Queen King Super King Californ. King

$4899.99 $5699.99 $6099.99 $7399.99 $7999.99 $8699.99

NOW $2599.99 $2999.99 $3299.99 $3999.99 $4199.99 $4599.99

A PACK AS A NLY Y U B FOR O

9 9 29 ESCAPE MEDIUM QUEENSIZE MATTRESS & BASE $3 LESS THAN $24 PER WEEK

9 9 $129$800 SAVE

LESS THAN $10 PER WEEK

Mattress, base, pillows & linen sold separately

PACKAGE INCLUDES Queen Headboard $349.99 Bedside x2 $199.99ea 6 Drawer Tallboy $549.99 Dresser 8 Drawer $799.99 TOTAL $2099.95

HOICTE! PR

SAVONA 5 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE WITH QUEEN HEADBOARD COMES WITH GLASS TOPS! A PACK AS A NLY Y U B FOR O

ONLY, ! W WO 99

SAVE

Mattress, base, pillows & linen sold separately

PACKAGE INCLUDES 3 Drw bedside x2 5 Drw Tallboy Queen Headboard 6 Drw Dresser w/ Mirror TOTAL

HOICTE! PR

LESS THAN $19 PER WEEK

$249$99 00

AR! O CLE T D E PRIC

$299

• Fold up stand with wheels for quick set up • Powerful 20,000 btu for hotter, faster cooking • Folds to compact size SKU: 5685722

$399.99ea $899.99 $499.99 $1199.99 $3399.95

$399

Colombo St MegaStore Ph: 983 3000 Bush Inn Megastore, Riccarton Ph: 343 1300c | Northwood Megastore Ph: 375 9999 EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. EASYPAY® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF SMITHS CITY (SOUTHERN) LIMITED. MINIMUM PRODUCT VALUE FOR EASYPAY® OPTION IS $499 (OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE LESS THAN $499). ALL FINANCE OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL CREDIT GRANTING PROCEDURES. AN INSURANCE CHARGE AND CREDIT FEES ARE REQUIRED. A DEPOSIT MAY BE REQUIRED ON COMPUTERS, MOBILE PHONES, CAR AUDIO PRODUCTS AND NEW ACCOUNTS. INTEREST IS CHARGED FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, HOWEVER IF YOU COMPLETE THE ACCOUNT IN FULL WITHIN THE EASYPAY® OPTION PERIOD ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS THE CREDIT FEES AND INSURANCE CHARGE. WEEKLY PAYMENTS IF STATED ARE BASED ON A 36 MONTH TERM AND INCLUDE BOOKING AND CREDIT FEES, INSURANCE & INTEREST CHARGE. APPLE PRODUCTS, SELECTED COMPUTERS, GAME CONSOLES & SOME PROMOTIONAL ITEMS ARE NOT AVAILABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH DISCOUNT OR EASYPAY® OPTIONS OFFERS. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, DISPLAY ACCESSORIES ARE NOT INCLUDED. DEPENDING ON COLOUR AND COMBINATION, SOME LOUNGE FURNITURE MAY HAVE TO BE ORDERED TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS. ALL OFFERS AND PRICES IN THIS ADVERTISEMENT ARE VALID FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF PUBLICATION OR WHILE STOCKS LAST. SOME PRODUCTS MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE IN SOME STORES. CARPET & INSTALLED HEATING AVAILABLE ON A MAXIMUM OF 18 MONTHS EASYPAY®.

R! SAVE T R A SM 99

ROADTRIP LXE BBQ

9 $609 W NO

PRICED TO CLEAR! PRICED TO CLEAR! PRICED TO CLEAR! PRICED TO CLEAR! PRICED TO CLEAR! PRICED TO CLEAR!

BANKSTOWN 5 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE WITH QUEEN HEADBOARD A blend of recycled and new timber, the Bankstown has a timeless character that looks great in any setting.

ON EVERYTHING OVER $499

PROUDLY MADE IN NEW ZEALAND

NO W

EASYPAY

HURRY! MUST END SUNDAY

EASYPAY® OPTION MEANS ALL YOU PAY IS THE ADVERTISED PRICE PLUS INSURANCE & CREDIT FEES. CONDITIONS APPLY, SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS.

1/2 PRICE !

MONTHS

GARDENMASTER STEEL MOWER

• 139cc Engine • Steel Body • Plastic Catcher

SKU: 8335580

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