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By Gabrielle Stuart

LEFT-LEANING city councillors are likely to support partial sales of assets, in spite of a pre-election pledge to keep them “in the ownership of the people.”

Six of the 14 city council members are part of The People’s Choice group, and campaigned on keeping assets such as Christchurch International Airport, Lyttelton Port, Red Bus and City Care and Orion in council ownership.

They now look poised to renege on that pledge when the city council holds a special meeting on Friday to discuss how to get the city out of a $800-900 million debt hole.

The Star quizzed People’s Choice councillors yesterday about where they now stood.

Andrew Turner said he would “reluctantly” support some asset sales.

He said People’s Choice councillors’ first option would be to sell nothing, but they didn’t want to be “the handbrake on the city’s ability to move on.”

In The People’s Choice pledge, they promised “our port, airport, electricity network, city housing and other strategic assets remain in the ownership of the people.”

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THAT’S ODD BOARD GAMES have often been known to cause arguments.

But one New Hampshire, United States, woman was arrested after taking things a step further – slapping her boyfriend over a game of Monopoly.

Police were called to the home of 21-year-old Alyssa Ferraro after they received a domestic disturbance call relating to the board game.

And Ferraro told arresting officers that she and her boyfriend had a row while playing and she had responded violently.

“She got into an argument with her boyfriend over a game of Monopoly and openhand slapped him in the face,’’ according to a police statement.

Ferraro was taken directly to jail (she did not pass go nor collect £200), where she was charged with domestic violence-related simple assault.

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In the neck of the woods INVENTIVE: A make shift road cone giraffe has replaced one of the 99 giraffes placed around the city as part of the Christchurch Stands Tall art project. The creation stands in Malvern Park, St Albans, where art work Space Wild (far right) once stood. Space Wild had been removed for repairs after having a hole kicked in its stomach.

U-turn likely on sale of council assets •From page 1 Cr Turner said he believed they could remain in public ownership through deals like selling part of the city council stake in Orion to the Selwyn District Council, which already owns shares.

Voters would be “realistic” about the situation the city council was in, he said.

“When I stood for council I knew there would be financial shortfall, but I wasn’t expecting it to be of that size. We’re in a situation where we need to pull all levers to resolve the situation, and that will include partial asset sales.”

Yani Johanson said local government processes forced councillors to make a decision about financial strategy sooner than they would like to.

The city council needed to approve a draft financial strategy this month, but was not likely to get more information about its insurance position and infrastructure costs until next year, he said.

“The first thing is to get a true financial picture. I don’t think you should do anything in terms of selling assets until you know why you need to sell them off.”

The draft financial strategy will be put forward for public consultation after it is approved, and may

Andrew Turner Yani Johanson be changed before final decisions are made.

Cr Johanson said he was still against the principle of asset sales.

“I still think, in terms of the concept of selling things that make money to pay for things that lose money, that is something that does not make financial sense.”

Pauline Cotter said the city council was working on “worst scenarios” in the financial strategy.

“In my view, this would be an absolute last resort, involve the absolute minimum, and be considered only if still necessary after the unknowns are determined.”

Glenn Livingstone said his first choice would also be to sell nothing, but he was “required as a councillor to have an open mind.”

A decision to sell assets would affect his credibility in the eyes of some voters, he said.

“It may in some quarters. But others will realise we have certain financial realities to live up to. I think our credibility could take a greater hit if we refused to look at this.”

Said Phil Clearwater: “I think people understand a combination of levers are required. No ratepayers want to see their rates increased to an unreasonable level, including those who have supported our position on asset sales.”

Craigs Investment Partners financial adviser Jennifer Moreton said some assets could function better if privately owned.

She said the city council had several options for asset sales, including partial sale.

“Keeping 51 per cent would both give surety for the public investing, and also keep a dividend stream.”

But she said there were several issues the city council would need to be mindful of.

“They would want to protect against anyone taking a substantial shareholding or overseas investment, to keep the control in Canterbury. And they would need to make sure the businesses were in the best financial shape possible in order to get the best returns.”

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Nor’westers stir up a mood

By Grace Cabell BUSINESS manager Sacha Doyle, of Halswell, said she only struck the effects of the nor’west wind once she came from Motueka to Christchurch 20 years ago.

“I hate the nor’west wind and I’m sick of the wind, it gives me hay fever. This year seems particularly windy too,” she said.

Now the experts are agreeing.

Many Canterbury residents believe nor’west winds blowing strong in spring and summer make them feel grumpy, a Canterbury University academic says.

History professor Katie Pickles (right) who studies Kiwi culture, says many people say they feel grumpy during days of nor’west winds which have blown more than usual this year.

Prof Pickles said research shows about 10 per cent of people have high spirits when the nor’westers blow, while most others feel depressed, irritable and lacking energy.

Prof Pickles said Canterbury was definitely home to a worldclass wind, with nor’westers being one of the dominant winds in the region.

“People feel they can’t cope with everyday things. There is irrational anxiety and a sense of foreboding,” she said.

In the days after the February 2011 earthquake nor’westers whipped up the dust from liquefaction and spread it around Christchurch, said Prof Pickles.

“We know that the nor’westers, or the foehn wind, bring heavy rain to the mountains on the West Coast of the South Island,

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The Digest Crash victims

Police have released the name of the motorist killed in a collision between a car and truck on State Highway 1, Main South Rd, last Monday.

He was Glenn Hugh Rockell, 71, of West Melton, the driver and sole occupant of car.

The death has been referred to the coroner.

balustrade panels and windows alongside the New Brighton Pier.

He was given a registrar’s remand when he appeared in the district court, and will reappear on December 22. A 14-year-old alleged co-offender has been referred to Youth Aid. Brokenshire was charged with intentionally destroying or damaging 21 panes of balustrade glass panels, and two large windows.

Post shop robbery

Meanwhile, the motor-cyclist killed on Gebbies Pass Rd near Teddington, was Jay Senior. Mr Senior, 37, had been visiting a friend in Diamond Harbour before the crash. His funeral is tomorrow.

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WINDY WOES: Business manager Sasha Doyle, of Halswell, says the nor’west winds in Christchurch play havoc on her hay fever.

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and then it blows hot, strong and gustily across the Canterbury Plains, creating a visible nor’west arch in the sky.

“Winds can unite cultures and they are an important part of life for people who have lived in Canterbury. Historically, the significance of the nor’west

Arrest after party wind to Ngāi Tahu was evident in its proverbial name, Te Hau Kai Tangata or the wind that devours humankind. There was an association with unease and death.

“There are evocative writings of the dramatic effects of the nor’westers which made a big physical and cultural impact on settlers. Does the nor’wester sometimes have a deep psychological effect on many people subjected to its strong, hot, dry nature? The association of the nor’westers with unease and death was not confined to Māori.

“In order to escape the wind, records show Canterbury farm women move inside, close all windows and draw curtains as the nor’wester approaches. The wind has been linked to increases in suicide and domestic violence.

“Some research has also shown that about 10 percent of people feel elated when the nor’westers blow while most other people feel depressed, irritable and lacking energy,” said Prof Pickles.

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A 36-year-old has appeared in the district court charged with the aggravated robbery of the Phillipstown Post Shop and Pharmacy on Ferry Rd, in October.

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He was one of eight people arrested at the Carnarvon St address in North Linwood on Saturday.

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Broughton hits out at council

By Emma-Jane McLennan

MONEY WASTING and a dysfunctional structure have driven the Lyttelton-Mt Herbert Community Board deputy chairwoman off the job.

Jane Broughton says she has resigned because the city council is running a very poor operation.

“What I found over the past year is there has been a lot of money spent to achieve very little. The way things were being run was totally dysfunctional.”

She said that around three to four meetings were being called each week – often with two or three city council staff members present to give a briefing.

“One staff member said every time she comes to a meeting, $150 comes off our budget per hour. If they’re going around six to seven community board meetings that is a ludicrous waste of money which could be used for tangible change. And often we had no say about what they were briefing us

Jane Broughton on anyway.”

Ms Broughton said that given the city council’s massive debt it should be looking very carefully at where its money is going.

“You can always say it’s postearthquake, but when are we going to stop saying that? It [money wasting] would never happen in the private sector. You’d be into liquidation and out the door.”

In August, Ms Broughton ap-

Lianne Dalziel proached the city council, speaking to the council’s diplomatic services as well as Mayor Lianne Dalziel about the issues.

She was promised a meeting to sort through the problems but it was later cancelled.

“I felt that I was being fobbed off,” she said.

On November 4, Ms Broughton resigned. A by-election will be held to fill her spot on the community

board, with polling day on February 17.

Ms Dalziel did not respond to direct questions put to her by The Star about Ms Broughton’s resignation.

“The mayor says she had a good chat with Jane Broughton after she found out about Jane’s resignation,” Ms Dalziel’s communication spokeswoman said.

“The mayor says Jane has agreed to put the issues down in writing, so we can learn from the experience.”

Ms Broughton sold the Chalfont Cafe in Diamond Harbour last month.

She started working part-time as a communications adviser this year, and now that her community board and cafe duties are gone she plans to continue the role.

“It’s just coincidental that I sold my business at the same time – the offer came through, out of the blue, a month after I met with the city council. My future is in the private sector, not public.”

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Red zone protester in line for award

By Grace Cabell

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A CONTENDER for the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year is one of a handful of people left refusing to leave Kaiapoi’s red zone.

Brent Cairns is one of 24 winners in the Local Heroes category of the New Zealander of the Year award which will be announced in Auckland in February.

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For the past 10 years he has been a volunteer firefighter, a volunteer ambulance officer and a spokesman and advocate for the Wider Earthquake Communities Action Network.

But Mr Cairns has received media attention for refusing the Government’s buyout offer of his red zone property.

He and his and wife Shirley

both work from home and have been living at the Cass St property for more than eight years. The couple decided to stay after finding out 85 per cent of the land had only suffered minor damage.

They are the only family left living on the street.

He said out of 578 families under the area’s red zone blanket, only about four

families remained.

“You wouldn’t believe the amount of pressure we were getting to leave,” he said.

“Now we are sitting in a park-like setting and it is absolutely wonderful. The future is looking amazing,” he said.

Mr Cairns is investigating STAUNCH: Brent the option of a food forest for Cairns with wife the red-zoned land.

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Trees no silver lining

By Gabrielle Stuart

SILVER BIRCH trees are causing headaches for a city council committee, which will decide tomorrow whether to approve a policy that could cost ratepayers $130,000 a year.

Requests have been made to remove about 100 silver birch trees across the city, some because of health or allergy problems.

There are about 4800 silver birch trees on city council-owned land.

The cost of removing and replacing all of them has been estimated at $6 million.

Residents of Rempstone Drive, Halswell, have signed a petition asking the city council to remove the 39 trees on the street.

Resident Gillian Gartly said that the trees caused sinus or allergy problems for some residents, and blocked drains with constant shedding of seeds and branches.

“One man said he had the seeds about an inch deep in his loft space.”

She put the petition to the city council, with submissions from 13 different residents.

She said most residents were happy to “chip in” to replace the trees, if they got the go ahead from the city council.

But the city council staff report on the issue said removing silver birches on Rempstone Drive was likely to trigger requests from surrounding streets and other areas of the city.

PROBLEM: Dealing with silver birch trees could cost ratepayers plenty.

The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board decided in January to remove silver birch trees outside the home of Crusaders chief executive Hamish Riach, because they were causing allergy problems for his family.

But the community board then put all applications on hold, saying it was concerned any decision could set a prec-

edent for the rest of the city.

Canterbury Medical Officer of Health Dr Alistair Humphreys said removal of silver birch trees across all council property was unlikely to reduce allergic reactions, because they could be prompted by a small amount of pollen, many trees were on private land, and grass pollens caused more allergic reactions than silver

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A 13-YEAR-OLD exchange student who was struck by a car after getting off the school bus yesterday remained in a critical condition yesterday.

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Staff have recommended to the committee that healthy trees are only removed for health reasons, where there is confirmation from a health professional.

Evidence would have to be provided that the tree was the sole cause of a person’s health condition, and that removing the tree was the only way of improving it.

Committee chairman Phil Clearwater said he did not believe the policy was too strict.

“I think where people have got significant health issues I think they will come forward, and where it is impacting on their health and it is a sole cause those cases should be approved.”

He said the city council needed solid evidence before removing trees.

“Before a committee or council makes a decision which affects a whole lot of people long term and involves a large amount of ratepayers’ money, we need all the information before us.”

If the policy is approved by the committee on Thursday, it will be put to the city council for final approval.

The policy would be an interim one, until the city council Draft Tree Policy is approved.

That is expected to be put to the city council in mid-2015, and would go up for public consultation before it could be approved.

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Quake impacts linger in estuary

By Gabrielle Stuart AN ECOLOGIST has outlined some of the lasting impacts of changes to the Avon-Heathcote Estuary caused by the earthquakes.

Jennifer Skilton studied the estuary as part of her PhD ecology research.

She spoke about her findings at a public Avon-Heathcote Estuary Ihutai Trust meeting in Moncks Bay. She said the February 2011 earthquake tilted the estuary.

It rose by half a metre at the south end and sank by half a metre at the north end, which affected tidal flows, particularly along Humphreys Drive, she said.

“For years, large quantities of algae accumulated there forming deep continuous mats, but by January 2012 they have disappeared.”

She said the changed circulation was responsible, as well as a diversion of wastewater from the Christchurch Wastewater Treatment Plant in 2010.

“Locals will, no doubt, be aware of this transformation; one that has provided some much appreciated relief from the characteristic odour of these algae, particularly during summer.”

CHANGE: The February 2011 earthquake have caused lasting changes to the estuary.

NIWA have been researching the Increased nutrients were recorded in the chemistry of the changes since 2006. algae, after up to 30 per cent of Trust chairman Bill Simpson Christchurch’s raw sewage and said the research was very wastewater overflowed into the important for the future of the estuary in the eight months folestuary. lowing the earthquake, she said.

“We need to know what is happening physically in the estuary Liquefaction caused other so we can advocate to protect it.” changes, with 30 to 65 per cent The city council is set to deof the estuary surface covered in liquefaction mounds, up to 25cm velop a master plan around the high in some areas. estuary next year.

But she said the sediment was Development of the plan is likely to start in January, and coarse and relatively “clean” and it will take about 18 months to unpolluted in comparison to the complete. existing sediments.

To find out more about She said marine ecologists research into the estuary, visit from Canterbury University and crown research institute www.niwa.co.nz.

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Building costs halt shopping centre

By Tom Doudney RISING BUILDING costs have been blamed for putting the brakes on the development of a shopping centre for West Melton.

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by West Melton harness racing identities Robin and Jackie Butt, was originally hoped to open by Labour Day this year.

While the Butts always acknowledged this was ambitious, that date has come and gone without building having begun.

Mr Butt said their latest estimate for building costs was around 20 per cent higher than a year ago, which was a “frightening” increase.

He declined to give specific prices but when resource consent was granted late last year, the shopping centre was understood to be an $8.5 million development.

Mr Butt said higher costs would force them to raise rents but that would drive retailers away.

“We are hoping we can go ahead [with the development],” Mr Butt said.

“It’s just a matter of working through these things and seeing what happens.”

A Progressive Enterprises supermarket has been touted by the Butts as the anchor tenant for the shopping centre.

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On Friday the city council will discuss whether to sell its assets to fund spiralling debt – companies like Christchurch International Airport, Lyttelton Port Company and Orion. The People’s Choice councillors who pledged pre-election not to sell will be asked to back-track. Reporter Gabrielle Stuart canvasses the issue Peter Townsend – Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce CEO: I believe the city council needs to be sensibly weighing up all options, and asset sales is one of those options. The short game is resolving the council’s financial situation, and the long game is ensuring that the assets the city council holds are helping the city to be internationally significant in the future. I believe the comments from the mayor about it are sensible.

Megan Woods – Labour MP for Wigram: If there are ways of raising money but retaining key assets in public ownership that would be a good thing, like the deal with Orion where we are potentially looking at involving Selwyn council, which is now major user. I think we have to take a step back and have a look at what exactly is going to be proposed. For options like the deal around Orion, it would absolutely not [be seen by the public as going back on promises].

Ruth Dyson – Labour MP for Port Hills: I don’t agree with asset sales, it is usually a short-term fix and doesn’t solve the larger situation. But you have to look at the finances in detail, and I don’t have those. There are some options for retaining public ownership or bringing in strategic partners, and I think those are really smart alternatives.

I know The People’s Choice councillors are really working hard, because they most of all want to retain their commitment to the people.

Jennifer Moreton – financial advisor with Craigs Investment Partners: I think it’s an appropriate thing for the council to do, because we have got to raise money from somewhere. In the past the council might have been able to issue bonds, but that is less feasible given the damage to our infrastructure.

I don’t always think it is the best idea for council to own these assets. I think they need to look at the success of the government asset sales over the past year.

Garry Moore former mayor (former Christchurch21 AKA The People’s Choice member): I think the council is interested in the cash from it, but I am more interested in who are the partners they will bring to the table, and will they add value to the mix. You can sell something for a price and have the wrong partner. I was never a fan of asset sales but the council is in a financially strapped position, so I will keep an open mind until they release the details. I have always maintained that it is more important to have 51 per cent of something that is growing than 100 per cent of something not functioning well. I think the important thing is keeping a majority shareholding, as long as the right partner is found rather than someone only interested in asset-stripping. We were not told how bad our finances were before the election, so The People’s Choice candidates are in a difficult position because they were campaigning on information that was incorrect. So I think the people of Christchurch would forgive them for having an open mind on how we resolve that.

Jamie Gough city councillor (Independent): We have a real financial problem and we need a real financial solution, so it would be naive and financially negligent not to look at asset sales as an option. I think people in Christchurch are pretty pragmatic and understand the situation we’re in. As a matter of principle I don’t believe in hocking off the family silver, but I do believe we could grow the pie if it is done wisely. But there has got to be value for the city.

Did not comment: Earthquake Recover Minister and Ilam (National) MP Gerry Brownlee This isn’t something that the minister would comment on, it is just an operational matter for Christchurch, a spokesman for his office said.

Mayor Lianne Dalziel It would be inappropriate to comment.

She doesn’t want to pre-empt any decision which will be made at the meeting on Friday, a spokeswoman said.

Christchurch Central MP (National) Nicky Wagner This is a council issue so it would be inappropriate for Nicky to take part this time, a spokeswoman from her office said.

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Asset sales

Dave Harrison, retired, of Aranui: “Why sell assets when they’re raising revenue? They should only get rid of the ones that are not making money.

I don’t blame the councillors, they probably didn’t know how bad it was before they were voted in.”

Kevin Moran, retired, of Diamond Harbour: “I’m absolutely against it. They make money for the city, so why sell them? And it’s not all about money. If you’re selling, say, social housing stock, there’s a huge social impact and it’s not fair on those already disadvantaged.”

Evan Jarden, forklift driver, of Sydenham: “I suppose they’ve got to do something, because you’ve got to pay your bills.

I think it’s six one way, half a dozen the other. But that’s politics. Everyone expects it, and takes what they say at election time with a grain of salt.”

Beverly Sutherland, retired, of St Martins.

“I always feel it is a shame to sell assets.

A much better option would be to take away half the staff at council, because there are so many people out there just leaning on their shovels. I think the councillors are shifting the goalposts, and they should look at their own wastage first. It ruins their credibility.”

Holly Fletcher, claims consultant, of Woolston: “My view is that it is not a great idea, because once the assets are gone the revenue is gone, and that has an impact long-term on our rates. But I think they understand better than us what their financial position is, because that’s their job. I would still consider voting for [a councillor who changed their position], depending on who it was and what their other views are.”

John Benge, unemployed, of Woolston: “I would be open to it if it was more of an investment model rather than a sale, to do something like leasing some assets over a limited space of time. I think there are other options that need to be looked at. I think it has been a bit outside of [the councillors’] control, but I think the future is in investment type ideas, so I don’t think it is necessarily a bad thing.”

James Davey, barista, of Linwood: “It depends how much of them they sell. If they need to, I would rather they kept the local assets, they’re the things that make New Zealand, New Zealand. If the councillors said they were not going to [sell assets], they should have had other ways to raise revenue. They only say it so they can get the public vote, because the majority are against it. It happens every year, they always go back on their word.”

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Corrine O’Connell, retail worker, of Linwood: “In the past they have given good returns so it doesn’t really make sense to sell them. If they just need a quick fix then yes, but if they were thinking about the future I think they would keep them. When the councillors were campaigning they didn’t have the full idea about what was going on for council, so I think [changing their position on asset sales] is understandable.

If they had known the full picture beforehand it would be different.”

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Why Roger Sutton hasn’t had a fair go Former Christchurch journalist Jock Anderson gives his view on the Roger Sutton resignation in his popular CaseLoad column in the New Zealand Herald MUCH HAS been hollered in the mass media about Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority chief executive Roger Sutton, whose public vilification on matters quaintly termed “sexual harassment” has some hallmarks of the 1990s Christchurch civic creche Peter Ellis witchhunt.

But does the public know the whole truth?

No. After a State Services Commission investigation found him guilty of “serious misconduct” in relation to a complaint made by a senior female employee of CERA, Mr Sutton resigned at a media conference hosted by SSC Commissioner Iain Rennie.

According to Mr Rennie, Mr Sutton’s conduct fell short of being sacked.

The investigation of the complaint was conducted by deputy commissioner Ms Sandi Beatie in

secret, with parties expected to be bound by privacy and confidentiality.

Unlike in a court of law for example, the SSC investigation was done secretly because it was deemed to be an employment matter.

As a result of that process the public does not know the full extent of the complaint against Mr Sutton.

Nor does the public know anything of who said what to the SSC, what evidence or allegations were produced, how any such evidence or allegations were tested or challenged, and how what the complainant and any witnesses said was tested, challenged, accepted or rejected.

Mr Sutton is now accused of breaching secrecy by publicly owning up to his stupidity, saying sorry and quitting an important job many folk reckon he is very good at.

Some say he was hounded out and that the penalty he continues to pay far outweighs his silly conduct.

There may have been be some initial justification for secrecy but now that part of the cat has slipped from the bag the question now is on fair play and whether Mr Sutton got justice.

Has Mr Sutton had a fair go?

CaseLoad thinks not.

He is named but the complainant has not yet been – in spite of her being well known in media circles and publicly supported by other media identities such as PR person Tina Nixon.

There appears to be no legal suppression of the woman’s name – none that the SSC was able to confirm for CaseLoad’s deadline.

Anonymous claims continue to be made in the media against Mr Sutton, apparently without any contestable evidence being produced.

Some folk now accuse Iain Rennie of being an even worse sinner, for letting Mr Sutton open his mouth.

Mr Rennie must go too, according to the baying masses.

Who is next for breaking on the grinding wheel of small-town

Today in history Famous dates

•1586 – Sir Thomas Herriot introduces potatoes to England from Colombia •1854 – Eureka Stockade: In what is claimed by many to be the birth of Australian democracy, more than 20 goldminers at Ballarat, Australia, are killed by state troopers in an uprising over mining licences •1863 – Land confiscation law passed. This law allowed for the confiscation (raupatu) of Māori land to punish North Island tribes which were deemed to have rebelled against the British Crown in the early 1860s.

Pākehā settlers would

occupy the confiscated land •1926 – Detective novelist Agatha Christie mysteriously disappears for 11 days •1943 – Battle of Monte Cassino, Italy, begins •1944 – The Greek Civil War breaks out in a newlyliberated Greece, between communists and royalists •1948 – Don Bradman scores his last century, 123 in his own testimonial •1961 – Beatles meet future manager Brian Epstein

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HAVE YOUR SAY What do you think of Anderson’s views? Email editor@ christchurchstar.co.nz. CaseLoad is published each Friday and can be read on www.nzherald.co.nz

Roger Sutton witch-smelling???

And how many more burning faggots will fuel the fire round Mr Sutton’s feet before justice is seen to have been done???

Don’t hold your breath...

Footnote: CaseLoad has personal experience of a secret SSC investigation sparked by revela-

tions in the Truth newspaper in the 1980s of bizarre behaviour in the Christchurch probation office.

This included a female probation officer writing a report for the court about a criminal under her supervision, with whom she was living and having a child.

That inquiry was headed by barrister, later Judge Tony Willy, and assisted by the SSC’s then in-house solicitor David Bradshaw, who went on to head the Serious Fraud Office.

Much of the focus of that investigation appeared to be not on the appalling behaviour within the Christchurch office of the probation service – described as “like a student flat” – but on who leaked the juicy news to Truth, a question that remains unanswered.

•Anderson is a former senior reporter at the Truth and National Business Review

Quake animals in print A NEW book that explores the impact of the city’s earthquakes on animals, and the lessons we can learn in animal welfare from the natural disaster, has been published

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Putting the squeeze on What could be more refreshing than a cold drink on a hot summer’s day? Juicing, mixing and blending your own home-made drinks is becoming more popular. Reporter Emma-Jane McLennan looks at bench-top appliances to see if they’re all they’re cracked up to be.

KIWIS ARE starting to blend, whizz, mix and carbonate their own drinks – but they might not be as economical, easy and healthy as you think.

Health expert Liz Beaglehole of Canterbury Dietitians says that juicing may not be a good idea.

“People are looking for a way to be healthier and eat more fruit and vegetables. If you’re not eating enough it can be good, but if you’re drinking the juice of five or six pieces of fruit at once it’s just too many calories.”

However, if you’re buying fresh juices anyway, you can save a lot of money by making your own.

A “half tank” super charged juice at Tank juice bar costs $7.

The equivalent would use less than $2 of fruit and vegetables at home.

Ms Beaglehole said smoothies may be a better option as the

whole fruit or vegetable can be used.

“There is more fibre, yes, but because you’re breaking it down it’s less fibrous.

People would be better off eating a piece of fruit with a glass of water.”

Liz Fresh fruit Beaglehole and vegetables for juices and smoothies usually won’t cost much, she said.

“The idea is you can use cheaper fruits and vegetables. It’s great economically.”

Consumer NZ, an organisation dedicated to helping people make better choices when buying, have put together extensive reports on home-made drinks.

SQUEEZE: Making your own freshly-squeezed juices at home could save you money.

We look at a few of the options:

• Juicers

Bench-top juicers are becoming a standby in many kitchens as popular “juicing diets” and health messages feed the craze.

The big debate is centrifugal or cold-press machines: Which one is better?

Centrifugal or fast-rotating juicers have a rotating blade that blitzes fruit or vegetables at a very high speed and forces the cut fruit through a strainer to separate juice from the pulp. They’re more likely to have larger chutes which saves time cutting fruit and vegetables to

size, but they’re very noisy and can be bulky.

They are generally cheaper than cold-press juicers, retailing for around $120-$280.

A cold-press juicer usually costs around $480-$890 to buy.

So why do they cost more?

Cold press, slow or masticating juicers crush the fruit or vegetables using a slow-turning gear (auger) before filtering the juice through a screen. They take longer to juice and the ingredients need to be cut smaller, but they are much quieter and easier to clean.

Some cold-press juicers claim

to extract more nutrients than their centrifugal counterparts, but Consumer NZ tested that.

It measured the vitamin C, calcium, iron and magnesium levels of the carrot juice, orange juice, and green leafy juice from our test to see if these claims stack up.

Overall there’s no one juicer or type of juicer that consistently extracts the most nutrients, it said.

For example, the Sunbeam JE9000 Slow Juicer extracted relatively high levels of vitamin C from oranges but relatively low levels of magnesium from green leafy ingredients.

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Juicers and blenders

home-made drinks The two centrifugal Breville juicers extracted relatively low levels of calcium from carrots and oranges but extracted as much vitamin C as many of the coldpress juicers.

If you’re going to buy a juicer, look for: • A large chute for minimal chopping • Fewer parts mean less cleaning and easier assembly

• A safety lock on the lid • A jug that can hold a large amount of juice • A streamlined design so less food gets stuck in crevices

• Blenders

Whizzing up a breakfast smoothie or snack is quick and easy – usually taking around 30 seconds to process.

The ingredients may cost a lot less than buying a ready-made version.

A super charged half-tank smoothie at Tank juice bar costs $7, while ingredients for a smoothie should cost less than half that.

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some machines are advertised in a misleading way when it comes to price.

If you’ve watched the NutriBullet infomercial on television, you’ll know it sells itself as much more than just a blender.

It claims to “supercharge your health in just seconds a day” and comes with recipes for concoctions that will supposedly help you “reclaim that youthful glow”, “drop some pounds” and “look and feel better than you have in years”.

While these claims could not be tested by Consumer NZ, its performance and pricing was.

It was found to process both nuts and smoothies well, but its pricing was less than transparent.

The only pricing information given on the infomercial is that a “30-day risk-free, money back trial” will set you back $14.99.

You then call an 0800 number to order and find you’ll be charged a further $299.99 at the end of the trial.

Bench-top blenders usually cost around $200-$500, while hand held stick blenders cost around $200.

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But with ordinary fizzy drinks retailing for prices often cheaper than bottled water, is it economical to make your own soft drink?

Consumer NZ thinks not. Once the cost of gas and syrup is added, you’re paying around $2 a litre for the super-fizzy version. And that’s without taking the purchase price of your machine into account.

It compares well to a 1.5 litre of Coca Cola – $2 a litre compared to around $2.26, and even better to a 600ml bottle which works out at around $6.65 a litre.

But cheaper fizzy drinks such as Homebrand cola costs much less, at around 80 cents per litre, and mid-range soft drinks usually undercut the SodaStream price.

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By Emma-Jane McLennan LEADING Christchurch fashion designer Kathryn Leah Payne has opened up a new boutique collective store in Mt Pleasant along with her sister and sister’s partner.

The trio, a fashion designer and leather worker, graphic artist and children’s goods designer have been planning on a shared space for years.

“We just took the opportunity when it came along, and we did everything on a shoestring by doing it ourselves,” Kathryn said.

The Cloak and Dagger Collective is in a vacated pharmacy in Soleares Ave. “Doing it yourself is quite hard.

We thought we’d all like to have a shared space,” Kathryn said.

The Mt Pleasant location was picked because it was close to home.

“I grew up here [in Mt Pleasant] and I’ve been working from mum’s house on Soleares Ave. I live in Lyttelton so it’s nice and close, and we like that it’s near Sumner and Redcliffs as well as being close to the city. We looked at The Tannery, but that didn’t work out as well,” Kathryn said.

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OPENING: Mark Catley, Hannah and Kathryn Payne outside their new store – Cloak and Dagger Collective. ​ MIXED BAG: A collection of home major fashion houses. lars,” she said, laughing. wares for sale.

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The beautiful Kapiti Coast has opened up to Christchurch travellers with Air New Zealand’s Christchurch-Kapiti service.

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ust a 65-minute flight from Christchurch, you will find the perfect holiday spot.

Coastal towns along the strip just 50 kilometres north of Wellington offer gourmet food, arts and crafts, outlet shopping, gorgeous views and nature walks.

It’s one of the fastest-growing regions in New Zealand, Kapiti Coast Airport manager Jason Russell says.

“This place is really going to take off.

A lot more people are coming here on the weekends to have a look. It’s a real lifestyle place.”

The population of the district is concentrated in the chain of coastal

settlements along State Highway 1 – Otaki, Te Horo, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Ruamati and Paekakariki.

Paraparaumu is the most populous of the towns, and the commercial and administrative centre.

Air New Zealand offers one return flight to Christchurch everyday, and in past year since it started, the demand has grown. It also offers daily flights to Auckland.

There are also flight services from Kapiti Coast Airport to Nelson and Blenheim.

Reporter Emma-Jane McLennan took a flight to the region, and checked out the very best it has to offer.

NATIVE BUSH Rugged: This is what you won’t see from the land: The dramatic cliffs at the back of Kapiti Island.

Landscape: Kapiti Coast and its namesake, Kapiti Island

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have a clear 180-degree view of the island. What was merely a dark outline from the shore can now be seen for what it is: an abundant stretch of native New Zealand bush.

“It really shelters the Kapiti Coast. It acts as a giant wind-blocker,” Dennis says as we fly to the right. The gradual incline of the front of the island contrasts sharply with the dramatic cliffs behind.

The elements have eroded them, leaving screes of black rock to tumble into the ocean below.

Foaming sea water crashes into the edges of the island, as if it wants another piece of the land for itself.

When we turn the next corner, three tiny neighbouring islands come into view.

One has an assortment of boats moored

outside, the roof of a house clearly visible through the treetops.

“People do live here,” Dennis explains.

Speaking of places to live, it is soon time to fly back and land at the accommodation.

As we cover the land and sea, Donna tells me about their new business venture: The Kapiti Coast Experience.

They have partnered with the local Tuatara Brewery, Southward Car Museum and Nga Manu Nature Reserve to offer a full day package.

“We do the food, organising, everything,” she said. At just $295 (the scenic flight usually costs $190), it sounds like a pretty good deal to me.

The truly helpful duo soon come in to land on a small private road right outside my accommodation.

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Stunning Kapiti Coast from above

ne of the best ways to see the stunning Kapiti Coast is from above. A Kapiti Island scenic flight with Kapiti Heliworx allows me to do that, and partners “in business and life” Donna and Dennis are flying me up.

“How are you feeling?” Donna asks, strapping me into the front seat of the chopper next to pilot Dennis.

“Great!” I answer, pulling on the headset and sitting back, camera in hand. It’s a gorgeous, clear day and I can’t wait to see the views from above. Donna hops in the back and we lift off the ground.

As we leave terra firma and rise up above the airport, a vast expanse of Kapiti coastline stretches before us for as far as the eye can see. The blue waters of the pacific meet the lush green coast with just an inviting strip of sand beach in between. Foamy white waves crash on the shore and cars look like ants as they drive below.

“That’s where we are going,” Dennis says,

pointing to the coast’s namesake Kapiti Island to our left, beginning his commentary in a chatty manner.

We fly over lush green grasses and suburbs dotted with playgrounds and swimming pools, little townships popping up along the coast in both directions.

Soon we leave land, flying over the turquoise waters of the south pacific. A recreational fishing boat tears through the water below and the island looms large.

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f you are looking for a great place to go for dinner, Soprano’s Ristorante offers excellent Italian fare.

The place was packed when I arrived on a Saturday night, tables packed with couples or families enjoying dinner out.

The interior was well decorated with a comfortable feel.

The waitresses were attentive and helpful, and the menu full of top-notch offerings.

I chose the twice-cooked pork belly served with rocket on mash potato with a watercress and pine nut salad, with black pudding crumbs and a red wine jus.

An entree of garlic bread was a good way to start the meal, which was served in reasonable time in spite of the large numbers in the restaurant that night.

The desserts looked scrumptious, with tiramisu and chocolate puddings served to surrounding tables, but dinner was so filling

The desserts looked scrumptious, with tiramisu and chocolate puddings served to surrounding tables, but dinner was so filling a second course was out of the question. a second course was out of the question.

Situated in central Paraparaumu just metres from the beach, shops and main street, Soprano’s Ristorante comes with the highest recommendations.

Make sure to book in advance as tables are snapped up quickly.

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hile visiting the coast, I am treated to an annual event – the Kapiti Arts Trail.

It showcases the very best of the area’s art, with many setting up displays in their studios where you can watch them work.

Waikanae resident Diane Connal is showing her jewellery and mixed-media creations from her garage.

“I like to make things out of found objects, pebbles from the beach, paint. I put it all here on my big messy work bench,” she says, laughing.

Pieces of bone and china are transformed into earrings and wall hangings, thanks to a little creativity, paint and a laser cutter.

In Te Horo, a quaint shopping area has been taken over by pottery and flaxweaving groups.

Local resident Deb Ryan has been offered her first go on a pottery wheel, and her clay bowl is looking good, teacher Rod Graham says.

“Usually they’re all slumped,” he says, gesturing to a lineup of crooked pieces. “But she’s got it the first time.”

In Peka Peka, German painter Peter Augustine is showing visitors through his home gallery.

“We have a group of us all displaying here, so there are bits of everything,” he says with a smile.

Paintings, coal drawings and photographs line the walls, and a flight of stairs leads to a landing where more are displayed. It looks

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bright and cheerful.

Further on, in Ruamati, the Kapiti Arts & Crafts Society is showing a variety of members’ work in their hall.

“We just want to show people what we do and get new members,” Anne Jaeger says.

“The arts trail has been going for probably about 13 to 14 years, and it’s a fantastic way to show what we do.”

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pastry. “And a ginger beer to go with it.”

One bite and I was sold – it was the best pie I have ever tasted. Soft, buttery pastry encased a scrumptious meaty filling – this was the real deal.

“A lady in Waikane (just a few kilometres up the coast) makes them. She has just opened up her own shop because they are so popular,” a friendly waitress explains.

The Hardieboys Ginger Beer bottle brewed in Wellington tastes like homemade and sets off the pie perfectly. I recommend.

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apiti Island itself is a treasure just waiting to be discovered by locals and tourists alike. An untimely storm on the day, I was booked to go brought an unfortunate end to the ferry plans.

Explore Kapiti ferry operator Jenny Fraser says the island is a real treat to visit.

“The bush is so noisy, alive. There are so many special native birds living there, with feeding stations halfway up and nature walks you can do.”

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ituated in the sunny seaside town of Paekakariki, the Perching Parrot looked to be the perfect place for lunch.

A relaxed atmosphere met me at the colourful café. Locals sipped flat whites outside, sitting on a mismatched assortment of chairs and tables as they chatted with friends or read the paper.

A greyhound and a schnauzer sniffed for stray crumbs on the footpath and delicious smells wafted from the inside.

Funky wall hangings and mirrors fitted out the interior, and I was just looking at an array of cool-looking soda bottles when a small sign caught my eye: Siggy’s Pies.

The famous Siggy’s Pies, which I had been told, were the quintessential Kapiti Coast food.

“I’ll have one of those,” I say pointing at a beef and mushroom

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a three-hour return trip, with stunning views from the top.

The island has a rich and unusual history, Jenny says.

Today, the island has been allowed to regenerate into native forest, with huge pest-eradication schemes, Jenny said.

“They had a rat-culling operation that was the largest of it’s kind, ever. They got rid of the whole lot in one night. Now it is a real treasure.”

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A Something fishy: Matt Whittake, Narina McBeath and their son Sam selling fresh fish and crab at the Paraparaumu Beach Market.

Foodies will find culinary heaven along the Kapiti Coast.

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he area is known for it’s fantastic fresh seafood, quirky cafes and topnotch restaurant fare.

It is also a great place to find fresh local produce, free range eggs and artisan breads. If that’s what you’re looking for, go no further than the Paraparaumu Beach Market.

The wind and rain obviously haven’t put off keen local food sellers as I venture in to the artisan market.

Gazebos flap in the wind and a relentless rain drives into my face, but I spot a little treasure in the corner of the marketplace and head over.

Underneath a white shelter, Narina McBeath, Matt Whittaker and their son Sam are selling their famous Waikanae crab.

“We’ve been doing this for 28 years,” Narina explains as her husband bags up a couple of flounder for a loyal customer.

Bins of crab and fish are lined up along a table. Some are already sold out only a couple hours into the market.

Matt was one of many local fisherman who noticed an abundance of paddle crabs along the beach almost 30 years ago.

He set out in his boat, and a family-owned business grew from there.

Waikanae Crab has now expanded into canned product, made in a small factory behind Waikanae.

They catch around 18 to 20 tonnes of crab a year, and supplement that with around 26 tonnes of wet fish.

Top chefs around New Zealand now use their canned gourmet product, while the fresh crab and fish are still sold at the market.

“It’s exceptionally fresh. We caught this all in the last few days,” Matt says, gesturing to the crab.

“We even supply the Air New Zealand catering company.”

Before I leave, Narina hands me a takeaway cup of hot seafood chowder. It’s creamy, packed with fresh seafood and a sweet chilli hit. Just the perfect thing for a rainy day.

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f you’re looking for somewhere flash to stay while in Kapiti, you might like to book into the Atahuri luxury B&B. Situated less than 100m from the beach in Peka Peka, the boutique hideaway offers privacy, comfort and a commitment to excellence.

Host Robyn Renouf will make sure every part of your stay goes smoothly, offering local knowledge, exceptional service and possibly the best gourmet breakfasts in New Zealand.

Whitebait and shellfish are locallysourced by Robyn, before making a starring appearance in her meals.

The rooms are fitted with large flat screen TVs, comfortable furniture and walkways direct to the beach. Each has a private deck area with sun loungers and wicker furniture.

A spa bath, pool and bikes are offered to all guests, as are pre-dinner drinks and canapés for those who chose to dine in.

An extensive video library and collection of books are also offered, along with free WiFi. Pheasants are often seen roaming the property, as are many native birds on the sand dunes – the only landmark between the B&B and the beach itself.

The private retreat is just a 5min drive from the nearest town, Otaki, and a short drive from the Waikanae shops.

Flash: A room at the Atahuri luxury B&B.

Spiced fried apples served with pecan filo sheets and sour cream – first course at breakfast.

gangster’s bullet and bombproof Cadillac was on display at Southward Car Museum in Paraparaumu when I visited.

Los Angeles gangster Mickey Cohen modified the 1950 Cadillac Fleetwood to include a bomb-proof floor, bullet-proof windows and a hinged front windshield through which guns could be fired.

Cohen worked with notorious gangsters Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel.

His sleek, black, bullet-pelted vehicle was just inside as I walked through the entrance of the museum – the biggest of its kind in the southern hemisphere.

Also on display was the oldest vehicle in New Zealand, another covered entirely in copper and floors upon floors of flash, expensive and historically significant cars.

“Mum can we go see the motorbikes?” a young girl asks, tugging her parent in another direction.

Upstairs there was a collection of the two-wheeled variety, and downstairs an assortment of collectable cars were parked neatly in rows.

A couple of men discuss the merits of each, pointing out features and nodding slowly.

Even for someone who doesn’t know a thing about engines, the museum is really interesting.

Outside, an auto jumble was taking place, and petrol heads from around the region had parked up their classic cars for display.

Rows upon rows of beautiful old cars with shiny paint jobs glint in the sunshine as locals poked their noses under the bonnets.

Local car club member Steve Brettall had brought his emerald-green Triumph TR250.

“It’s one of only about eight in the country.

When I first saw this car it was packed up in boxes, so I paid a lot of money for someone to have it made,” he said.

Rugged: This is what you won’t seestanding from the land Gangland: Emma-Jane McLennan next Mickey cliffs Cohen’s bullet bomb-proof – thetodramatic at the backand of Kapiti Island. vehicle.

Kapiti Coast mayor Ross Church in an MGB GT.

Historic: New Zealand’s oldest car – a 1895 Benz.

It is one of only two remaining of its year.

Los Angeles gangster Mickey Cohen modified the 1950 Cadillac Fleetwood to include a bomb-proof floor, bullet-proof windows and a hinged front windshield through which guns could be fired.

Cohen worked with notorious gangsters Al Capone, Lucky Luciano and Bugsy Siegel.

Kapiti Coast mayor Ross Church was displaying a couple of MGs when I met up with him.

“I used to work full-time with my classic car business. Now my partner Vicky has to run most of it because I’ve really got a 24/7 job.”

Mayor Church says although he had “no idea” what he was getting into, being the mayor was a privilege.

“Kapiti is about to grow hugely and it’s a real privilege to live here. I used to live in Wellington but I decided to move here because the climate is better and the people more relaxed. “

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WHEN MICHAEL Cooper’s very first Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wine was released 23 years ago, it was a skinny, lightweight thing designed to slip into your pocket or purse.

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Since the earthquakes, the Department of Building and Housing, now part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment or MBIE, has been responsible for producing a guidance document called Repairing and rebuilding houses affected by the Canterbury earthquakes.

That document is now in its third revision.

Earlier versions of the document had much lower tolerances for floor level differentials. The current version says that if your floor level differential is less than 50mm, then no releveling is required. If it is between 50mm and 100mm, then a foundation re-level is indicated. If it exceeds 100mm, then a foundation rebuild is indicated. By contrast, NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings, an approved document for compliance with the Building Code, allows floor level differentials of no more than 10mm across 10m for a new building. Clearly, the tolerances allowed under the MBIE guidelines exceed the tolerances allowed under the Building Code by a large amount.

If your insurance company has commissioned experts to prepare geotechnical and/or structural engineering reports, it is extremely likely that the damage has been assessed and repair strategies proposed in accordance with the MBIE guidance.

Most house insurance policies in force in Christchurch at the time of the earthquakes specify that your house will be repaired/ rebuilt to the same condition it was in “when new”, or repaired/rebuilt to an “as new” condition (there is apparently a distinction between “as new” and “when new” but it is not clear).

Many of the expert reports prepared for insurance companies propose repair strategies such as jacking and packing and epoxying cracks in the ring foundation. Epoxying cracks in a ring foundation is clearly not “as new”, and you don’t have to be an engineer or a lawyer to figure that out.

These sub-standard repair strategies DO NOT meet the standard in most Insurance policies.

Do not allow your insurance company to make less expensive and lower standard repairs based on the MBIE guidelines. Your policy wording is the only repair standard that matters. Always insist on a repair strategy that matches the policy wording.

Please call us if you need some assistance understanding what you are entitled to with your policy.

SIPS OF THE WEEK Taylor’s Promised Land Shiraz Cabernet 2013, $18 ★★★ 1/2 This is a gutsy, spicy red that bursts with ripe plum, cocoa and boysenberry characters, with a hint of eucalypt and dried herb packed in for good measure, too. It’s got that quaffable sweetness on the finish, and has pepper steak written all over it. Best of all you can buy it from pretty much everywhere.

Brancott Estate Flight Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc 2014, $17 ★★★ Not only does this fizz have attractive, lemon, lime and passionfruit aromas and a clean, zesty mouthfeel; it’s also only 9 per cent alcohol, which means you can have a couple of glasses at lunchtime and not declare your undying love for your boss or fall asleep on top of the photocopier when

you get back to the office. www.countdown .co.nz

Bladen Marlborough Gewurztraminer 2014, $25 ★★★★★ Wow! With its seductively musky aromas of ripe white peach, spicy ginger, melon, white pepper and toffee, this wine had me dribbling before I’d even sipped it.

Sweet and tangy – it’s superb. www.bladen.co.nz

This is not legal advice and is not intended to be relied upon as such by any person whatsoever.

Bryan Staples, CEO, Earthquake Services.

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A genetic test would tell Emma East if she carries the devastating disease that killed her mother. She is one of a growing number who face this difficult decision, reports Kate Hilpern

Fear of the unknown creates test dilemma SUPPOSE that both your mother and grandfather had died of an inevitably fatal neurological disease and someone offered you a test to see if you were likely to get it.

If the test showed up positive you would know that you might die of it, possibly in your 40s.

Would you go ahead or would you rather not know?

That’s the dilemma facing Emma East, a 24-year-old mother of three young children. And as presymptomatic genetic testing becomes possible for more and more conditions, it’s the kind of dilemma that growing numbers ill also face.

It didn’t surprise Emma’s mother when, in February 2009, she was diagnosed with motor neurone disease, from which she died nine months later. The disease had already killed her father. ‘‘Although Mum and I knew that most forms of MND aren’t inherited, we had this inkling that ours was, and we both worried that one day we’d get it,” says Emma.

“So when I recently discovered the genetic developments in MND I requested an appointment. I just felt that knowing was better than this awful worry. I felt it would enable me to plan better, too.

But when the appointment came, some doubts crept in. Emma could

not be sure how she would react to the news – and it takes two months to get the results and for me that would be torture.”

In addition, Emma wonders if it may be better to be tested in the future when more is known about MND. “If, 20 years ago, someone was told they’d definitely get breast cancer, it would have felt like a death sentence, but there are many treatments now as a result of growing research. Would it be better to wait a while in the hope that the same happens with MND?” The biggest thing holding Emma back is that she is not in a longterm relationship. “I think I’d want someone to fall back on on bad days if the test was positive and, if that was the case, to have someone to support me through the disease itself.”

Although the number of people seeking presymptomatic genetic testing is growing, most people decide not to go ahead.

“Genetic information is a oneway street in that, once you know something, you can’t ‘unknow’ it,” says Alastair Kent, director of the Genetic Alliance, a charity for people with inherited conditions. If a test simply tells you whether you’re likely to get a condition with a poor prognosis, you have to con-

sider how useful that information is, says Kent. “This is why before and after counselling is essential.”

This helps people explore all the pros and cons for them personally, often over many months. The counselling also aims to ensure that people understand what they’re being told.

“People can so easily get the wrong end of the stick with genetics, mistaking chance for probability, for example,” Kent says. Also, with some genetic illnesses, such as tuberous sclerosis, people need to understand that they could get the condition so mildly that they wouldn’t even know, or so severely that it could be lethal.”

Professor Frances Flinter, genetic consultant at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, agrees. “For instance, people often find it hard to understand the difference between absolute risk (their own, individual risk) and relative risk (how their risk compares with other people’s). Another area of confusion comes from the fact that there are some genes in which mutations are almost inevitably associated with disease, whereas with others an abnormality may simply indicate a slightly increased predisposition to developing symptoms.”

The implications of genetic testing on family members are also

A simple breath test may one day show whether someone has a strain of tuberculosis that will respond to a frontline antibiotic, or a drug-resistant type, scientists at the University of New Mexico say.

Building on previous work for a fast-track breath test, their pro-

totype technique looks for traces of nitrogen gas emitted by the disease-causing Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Strains of the microbe which respond to the drug isoniazid have an enzyme called KatG that reacts to the antibiotic by releasing

nitrogen.

The test entails administering a small amount of isoniazid, waiting for five to 10 minutes and then taking a breath sample, which is chemically analysed by a mass spectrometer.

A positive result —showing the

AGONISING WAIT: It can take two months to get the lab results. explored in the counselling, she says. “If the person has children who are old enough, we’d certainly encourage them to talk to them before going ahead, because the result may influence their risk, too.”

Alison Lashwood, consultant genetic counsellor at Guy’s Hospital, says they’ve had sibling issues, too. “Say three siblings opt for testing and two are positive.

The one who gets the good news may experience survivor guilt, while the ones who get the bad news can feel resentful towards the non-carrier of the gene.”

Among the most definitive and longest standing of presymptomatic genetic tests available is for

Huntington’s.

In the late 1980s, when this test first became available, concerns about the implications of relatively young people knowing about a condition they might not get until their 40s were enormous, Lashwood says.

“But, in fact, studies have shown that even where people did go ahead and did receive bad news there tended to be an initial period of anxiety, after which the majority tended to come to terms with the results.

“That said, research shows that some people still regret the decision they make, even having thought through all the issues,” she says. – Independent

presence of nitrogen — indicates the person has a TB infection that can be safely tackled with isoniazid, one of two frontline tuberculosis treatments.

A negative result will mean a person does not have TB or has an isoniazid-resistant strain, say

researchers.

Multi-drug resistant versions of the virus, often deadly, have to be treated with more expensive medicines that take longer to work and can have strong side-effects.

TB claimed 1.3 million lives worldwide last year.

Breath test may spot tuberculosis infection

LAKE COLERIDGE POWER STATION PUBLIC OPEN DAY Lake Coleridge Village Sunday December 7th, 10am – 4pm Entry: Adult $10, Child $5 or Family $20

More details available on the website: www.lakecoleridgenz.info

Celebrating 100 years of hydro power generation from this unique station We have a fun filled day of family entertainment: • Don’t miss the traction engines in the special vintage parade • Tour inside an operating Power Station • Check the yesteryear displays and memorabilia • Ride a pony or the Clydesdale wagon • View historic movies, food stalls and craft markets • Be awarded best dressed colonial man, lady or child • See Windwhistle School’s 1914 classroom • Watch the 1920’s vintage car “Posh Picnic” competition • Then walk the Arboretum in a picturesque alpine environment

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Originally a part of the convent of the Sisters of the Community of the Sacred Name, and constructed from the 1890s onwards, the building renamed as Our House will become the counselling centre for Home & Family.

The launch cocktail party was held on the grounds where the main convent building once stood, and throughout the evening guests were taken for tours of the historic surviving structure which housed Nurse Maude’s first dispensary as well as the first District Nursing Office in New Zealand.

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C COMEDY: Frances (Tom Trevella) keeps a watchful eye over the old woman (David Ladderman) – you never know who will try and steal your suitcase.

Good old slapstick to get you laughing One Man, Two Guvnors, adapted by Richard Bean, directed

by Ross Gumbley, Court Theatre.

Reviewed by Barry Southam.

NOT A musical in the accepted sense, more clowning and silliness with a talented rock ’n’ roll quartet adding cover songs from the 50s and 60s.

A large cast inject high energy into an improbable plot with characters being played totally over the top.

There is a large nod to the commedia dell’arte format with audience involvement, including sing-a-long. The traditional format had its origins in Italian improvised comedy in the 16th century with mask work, pantomime and physical theatre. This adaptation is to an e18th century play called A Servant of Two Masters with the setting now in Brighton and London.

A multitude of characters rush on and off stage dealing with thwarted romance, mistaken identity, murder, and shady deals. Francis Henshall (Tom Trevella like Grouch Marx on speed) lands himself two employers allowing for lots of mayhem and mix ups with letters, food and rooms.

In typical farce fashion there is much rapid opening and shutting of doors, with slapstick getting a good workout as well. One character, an 87 year old waiter with tremors, continually bangs into doors when he’s not falling over on to the floor in spectacular fashion.

At one point a gormless policeman chases the cast

atching the train to Lake Brunner, either return or one way, or driving the stunning Arthurs Pass route brings you to the West Coast of the Southern Alps’ Lakes District, where you’ll find the Moana Village and a holiday or short break to remember.

The Lake Brunner Hotel at Lake Brunner has gone through a significant renovation to restore the grandeur of its past and is under new ownership.

Director Phillip Barnett says Lake Brunner at the Lakes District is still a new experience for many New Zealanders and is ideal for couples, families or groups wanting to be a participant in the stunning West Coast rainforest, and the Lakes District to explore the region and/or take in the myriad of activities available.

“We have a range of stunning walks in the area, including several that leave from the village, including the swing bridge across the lake, which is a lovely loop walk,” says Phillip.

“We tend to think of this as the Lakes District because we have seven lakes in a small radius – Lake Brunner is the largest and deepest on the West Coast. It is clean and pristine and it’s not glacial fed, it’s a temperate rainforest lake.”

Phillip says kayaking, water skiing, windsurfing or ‘the new craze’ of stand-up paddle boarding are all popular and available on the lake.

Fishing has always drawn people here –

you can fish in the lake all year round for brown trout.

The Lake Brunner Hotel has been an establishment in the area for 95 years, but only recently added extra accommodation – seven new apartments and seven studio suites to go with a touch of ‘rough luxury’ in the hotel’s original rooms.

Phillip points out that the Moana Village on Lake Brunner provides a range of accommodation, activities and eating options, including quite a magnificent ninehole rainforest golf course for those long summer evenings.

The Lake District, Lake Brunner team are about to launch a new website, providing more information on the lakes, cycle trails available and the seven DOC walks available in the area, not to mention the historic gold mining areas.

Visit www.golakebrunner.co.nz.

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MAYHEM: Alan (Damien Avery) declares his love for Pauline (Georgia-Kate Heard), much to the bemusement of Dolly (Juliet Reynolds-Midgley). around the stage so you have a Benny Hill meets Keystone Kops effect. Getting the picture?

The cast seems to have a good time milking it for all its worth, and of course the audience loved it all.

Hats off to the musicians and sound technicians whose timing was perfect

for every slap in the face, or accident with the silverware.

The set was also another Julian Southgate standout.

Your brain and emotions will not be engaged, just your laugh centre if this sort of humour appeals to you.

The show runs until January 17, 2015.

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The best way to reach the West Coast from Christchurch is on the TranzAlpine.

Relax in world-class carriages. Spring is a great time to travel through the snow-capped Southern Alps and around Lake Brunner.

Breathe fresh mountain air from the openair viewing platform and immerse yourself in amazing scenery. KiwiRail offers a range of Escape packages along with your fantastic TranzAlpine trip.

The West Coast Treetop Walkway is an exhilarating adventure up with the birds.

Traverse a platform 20 metres high and look down from a unique perspective at an ancient rainforest, and listen to the songs of the birds.

Traverse a platform 20 metres high and look down from a unique perspective at an ancient rainforest, and listen to the songs of the birds.

This fun activity gives the rare perspective of being part of the forest. Enjoy a leisurely stroll, or if you dare, climb to the top of Hokitika Tower 40 metres above the forest floor.

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he rare white heron, kotuku, is a national treasure. Whataroa is the base for world-renowned trips to the White Heron Sanctuary in the Waitangi Roto Reserve. This is the only place in New Zealand where these beautiful birds nest, along with the royal spoonbill and the little shag. Tours can be taken all year round, but to view the exquisitely graceful white heron, royal spoonbill and little shag, you should take the tour from September to March. White Heron Tours and Accommodation offer convenient and comfortable lodgings for those wishing to stay close to where the sanctuary tours begin.

Whataroa is the gateway to the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, a landscape that has been recognised as having World Heritage status. Whataroa is the largest glaciated valley in the region with unmatched views of the mountains and beautiful sunsets in the evenings. It is situated between the upper Waitangi Taona and the upper Whataroa rivers. There is magnificent fishing for brown trout in these rivers.

Discerning visitors to Whataroa appreciate its unspoiled atmosphere and ideal location as a base to explore the glaciers - Okarito, Gillespies Beach and Hari Hari. There are many places to walk, such as the picturesque golf course, Waitangi Wetland Walk where fernbirds are often sited, or the back roads where dairy cows graze and churches stand proudly in view of the beautiful mountains that frame the town.

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ELECTRICIAN Prompt & reliable registered electrician with 22 years experience for all residential and commercial work. Phone Chris 027 516 0669 ELECTRICAL ExPRESS lights, plugs, any electrics, email eexpress@ slingshot.co.nz, ph 3890279 or 021 559-399 ELECTRICIAN Registered, electrical installation and repairs, Gorbie Electrical, ph 021 026 73375 or 03 348 6558 ExPERIENCED HOUSE REMOVALS 2 men plus truck,$115 per hour.Also long haul South Island wide. Ph (03)3522457,Mr Shift-it Ltd FENCING All styles and shapes, gates, wooden, ph Mark 027 331-3223 GLAZIER Window repairs, pet doors, new glazing, double glazing, conservatory roofs.

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Star Classifieds Trades & Services LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION Lawns, paving, water features, irrigation, planting, decks, driveways, kerbing, ponds, retainer walls, fencing.

Free quotes, Phone Tony 021-034-8555 OVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $45.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 6836253 or 027 228-0025

PLUMBER A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed Phone Brian 960-7673 or 021-112-3492 PAINTING, WALLPAPERING & INTERIOR DESIGN Let us help you add the WOW factor.We will decorate & reorganise your home to have a whole new look.This is achievable on almost any budget.Ph Lynette on 027 484 0807 or 339 8700.

PAINTER Affordable roof painter available, ph 022 0842706 PAINTING 30 years experience, workmanship guaranteed, pensioners discounts, free quotes, ph Robert 021 026-30757 PAINT Plaster, Wallpaper, reliable, honest, 20 yrs exp, ph Scott 388-8795 or 022 343-2416 PAINTING & PLASTERING Free quotes, ref’s avail.

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Average 3 brm house inside or out $35. Both $60 Phone Trevor 344-2170

Wanted To Buy AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers.

Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 377-6672 A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines. Good cash paid.

Ph 022 0891 671 ALL Old China, Crystal, Ornaments, Vases, Cutlery etc. Raewyn Hill Phone 360-0951 BICYCLE, Suitable for 8yr old boy wanted to buy.Ph 3587492 RECORDS and TURNTABLES WANTED, 7” eps, lps, any amount rock, pop, blues, jazz etc. Top prices paid. PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days ph 366 7410 STAMPS. NZ & World. Large collections,estate lots, & first day covers.Private collector pays cash.Ph 9816462 TOOLS, Garden garage, saw benches, Lathes. Cash buyer Phone 355-2045

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PLAN CHANGE REQUEST (PROPOSAL) – MEMORIAL AVENUE INVESTMENTS LIMITED 1.

The proposal may be inspected during normal opening hours at any of the Council’s service centres, the civic offices at 53 Hereford Street, Council libraries and on the Council’s website from where the proposal can be downloaded. For details of your nearest service centre, please telephone 941 8999.

Paul Burden ROAD CORRIDOR OPERATIONS MANAGER www.ccc.govt.nz

4.

The following persons may make a submission on the proposal: (b) any other person unless that person could gain an advantage in trade competition through the submission, in which case the person may make a submission only if the person is directly affected by an effect of the proposal that— (i) adversely affects the environment; and (ii) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition.

The days on which and the hours during which alcohol is sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 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 26th November 2014.

To lodge a submission, send a written or an electronic submission in the prescribed form to the Christchurch City Council at: District Plan Submissions PO Box 73001 Christchurch 8154

6 WEEKS

REGISTER NOW CALL NOW Robyn: 027 704 5700 or 0800 968 28453 (please leave a message) Entry criteria applies

SALVATION ARMY EARTHQUAKE RECOVERY INITIATIVE

Situations Vacant

(a) the Christchurch City Council; and

5.

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION

Vehicles undertaking deliveries are exempt.

3.

Christchurch City Council Reception Ground Floor 53 Hereford Street Christchurch

or e-mail a submission on the prescribed form to dpreview@ccc.govt.nz or use the online form at www.ccc.govt.nz/planchangerequests Further submission forms are available at all Council Service Centre Offices and Libraries.

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The general nature of the business conducted under the licence: TAVERN.

• St Johns Street between Maces Road and Linwood Avenue, Bromley, Christchurch • Woburn Street, Bromley, Christchurch • Kidbrooke Street, Bromley, Christchurch.

Anyone found in breach of this ban commits an offence and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $1,000 unless the person proves there was no other way reasonably available for the traffic concerned to proceed.

Maz Tyson

PREMIER HOSPITALITY NO.2 LIMITED, (The Manager, Premier Hospitality No.2 Limited, PO Box 1398, Christchurch Mail Centre, Christchurch 8140) has made application to the District Licensing Committee at Christchurch for the renewal of ON LICENCE in respect of the premises situated at 2 Straven Road, Christchurch, known as THE CRAIC.

NOTICE is given that, under Section 16A of the Land Transport Act 1998 (Restriction of Heavy Vehicles on Roads), the Council bans heavy vehicles from travelling along the roads or parts of roads listed below:

The hearings panel appointed by the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery has directed the Council to notify the proposal.

Jax Teller

SALE AND SUPPLY OF ALCOHOL ACT 2012 SECTION 127 & 101

The Christchurch City Council has received a privately requested plan change request (the proposal) from Memorial Avenue Investments Limited to change the existing District Plan. If made operative, the change is to be also part of the Replacement District Plan. The proposal seeks the rezoning of approximately 24.55 hectares of land bounded by Memorial Avenue, Russley Road and Avonhead Road. The proposal seeks to rezone the land to Industrial Park Zone (Memorial Avenue), to facilitate a mixed use industrial business park, including industrial, office, retail and hospitality activities. The proposal includes rules and other methods that set the framework for development of the site.

NOTIFICATION OF RESTRICTIONS OF HEAVY VEHICLES ON ROADS

2.

Public Notices

If anyone knows the whereabouts of the above, please contact 022 1752345 to advise about property & monies owed to be paid within 21 days or will be sold to recover costs.

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Your submission must state whether or not you wish to be heard on your submission.

6.

Submissions on this proposal close on 30 January 2015.

7.

The process for public participation in the consideration of the proposal under the Act is as follows: (a) after the closing date for submissions, the Christchurch City Council will publish all submissions and give notice of the availability of the submissions and where they can be inspected; and (b) there must be an opportunity for the following persons to make a further submission in support of, or in opposition to, the submissions already made: (i) any person representing a relevant aspect of the public interest; and (ii) any person who has an interest in the proposal greater than the general public has; and (iii) the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery; and (iv) the Christchurch City Council. (c) a hearing must be held; and (d) the hearings panel appointed by the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery will hold a hearing and make decisions on submissions to the proposal; and (e) the following persons have the right to appeal to the High Court against the decision of the hearings panel but only on a question of law: (i) a person who made a submission on a provision or matter that is the subject of the appeal; and (ii) the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery; and (iii) the Christchurch City Council; and (iv) in the case of a decision on a requirement, the relevant requiring authority or heritage protection authority and owners and occupiers of land that are directly affected by the decision.

Contact details for serving submissions: Physical address for service: Christchurch City Council 53 Hereford St or PO Box 73001 Christchurch 8154 Email address for service: dpreview@ccc.govt.nz Contact details for any queries: If you have any queries about the proposal or the process, please contact Hamish Osborne, Independent Secretariat to the Indepdendent Hearings Panel on 0800 2424 040 or info@chchplan.ihp.govt.nz Date: 29 November 2014.

Michael Theelen CHIEF PLANNING OFFICER CHRISTCHURCH CITY COUNCIL www.ccc.govt.nz

Parts Assistant Christchurch

The Company C B Norwood Distributors Limited is a leading tractor and machinery distribution group and represents a portfolio of leading global brands through separate operating divisions, and three national dealer networks which include 17 company-owned retail farm machinery centres.

Established in 1948, we have grown to be one of the best known names in New Zealand agriculture and today we supply one in every three tractors sold in New Zealand.

About the opportunity The Branch at Christchurch is in the heart of the South Island's grain growing region. Each week will be different with the variety of work that you will have, ranging from providing first class customer service and sales support to Norwood customers both in the Branch and over the phone, coordinating parts inventory, parts administration, and being the parts inter-departmental liaison.

We currently have a position available for a person with drive and ambition, a great sense of humour, and the ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where team work and communication are paramount.

This opportunity offers a variety of work where each week will be different. This ranges from providing first class customer service and sales support to Norwood customers both in the Branch and over the phone, selling products through the showroom, providing parts administration support, to coordinating parts inventory.

If you have drive and ambition, take the first step towards an enjoyable and rewarding career!

Position Requirements To be considered for this role you will need to have: • A minimum of 2 year’s’ parts experience with Agricultural Equipment and Machinery or a similar field • Sales experience • Key account management experience would be advantageous • Mechanical knowledge would be advantageous • Experience in the agricultural industry would be of benefit • Intermediate knowledge of the Microsoft Suite ie Outlook, Word, Excel • Tidy and well presented with a positive attitude • Current drivers licence For additional information please visit our website http://www.norwood.co.nz/christchurch/.

To apply for this opportunity, email your covering letter and CV to: Jason.Prendergast@norwood.co.nz. Applications close Wednesday, 31 December 2014.

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CLASSIC Vehicle owners, you are welcome to attend the North Canterbury Classic Tour Annual Christmas Picnic on Sunday December 7, meet behind Hurunui District Council Building, next to public toilets, Main Road, Amberley, $5 Donation to Amberley St Johns Ambulance, depart 10.30am for tour to nice park for picnic lunch, free NZ Classic Car Magazine ph 03 314-8628

Situations Vacant

CLEANERS REQUIRED Shirley

Monday to Friday 6.00am - 8.30am We are looking for a physically fit cleaner to join our commercial cleaning team.

You will need to pass a Security Check and you must have your own transport.

In return we offer above award wages.

This is a permanent long term position.

Please email your application to tracey@ totalcanterbury.co.nz or phone 338 9056 or visit our website www.totalcanterbury.co.nz

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•Astro Lounge, Worcester St: Thursday 6.30pm - Open Mic. Friday 6.30pm - Kate Anastasiou. Saturday 6pm - Dr Sanchez. Sunday 3pm - Hera & Moses.

•Bailies Bar, cnr Edgeware Rd/Colombo St, Edgeware Village: Thursday - The Acoustics (Bobby & Greg).

•Becks Southern Alehouse, 155 Colombo St, Beckenham: Tonight 8pm - Blues Jam Session. Friday 8.30pm - Ctrl-Alt-Rock. Saturday 9pm - Phaze III. •Bill's Bar, 1 Halswell Rd, Hoon Hay: Thursday 6pm Mickey Rat Karaoke. Sunday 6pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke.

•Celtic Arms Inn, Selwyn St: Friday 7pm - Mickey Rat Karaoke.

•Christchurch Casino, Victoria St: Friday 7pm - Natalie Elms. Saturday 7pm - Easy Come, Easy Go. Sunday 5.30pm - Tor Sutton.

•Dux Live, Lincoln Rd: Tonight - Battle of the Bands.

Thursday - Wilkinson (UK) & MC Ad-Apt. Friday - The Wall, Fourward. Saturday - Transition: Soultrade (2014 Rumble Champ), Tbone, Luice & Greeen, Lightly Toasted, 360, Nerupt, Subshadow.

•Elevate, cnr Colombo St/Centaurus Ave, Cashmere: Sunday 2.30pm - Kate Anastasiou.

•Farringtons Tavern, 119 Farrington Ave, Bishopdale: Tonight - Karaoke with Henare.

•Finnegan’s Irish Bar, Prebbleton: Friday 8pm - Steve Wetz Karaoke. Saturday 9pm - DJ Finney & DJ Snake.

•Fitz Tui Clubrooms, cnr Cashel St/Fitzgerald Ave: Friday 9pm - Superfreak. Saturday - Super 8 Boxing.

•GBC, Garden Hotel, 110 Marshland Rd: Friday 5.30pm - Easy Hearts duo. Saturday 6pm - Rhonda Campbell duo.

•Janes Bar & Café, 271 Stanmore Rd: Tonight 7pm Open mic. Sunday 7pm - Live music.

•Mackenzies Hotel, Pages Rd: Friday 8.30pm - Antix.

Saturday 9pm - Superfreak.

•Mak Tavern, 1276 Main North Rd, Kainga: Friday The Flash Bax. Saturday - The Atarmies. Sunday 2.30pm Ignition.

•Mashina Lounge, Christchurch Casino, Peterborough St: Thursday 9pm - DJ Dwight. Friday 10pm - Phaze III followed by DJ Maestro B. Saturday 8pm - Corner Sounds followed by DJ Paul McKessar.

•Pierside Café & Bar, cnr Marine Parade/New Brighton Mall: Saturday 9pm - Mana Whanau.

•Racecourse Hotel, Racecourse Rd, Sockburn: Friday 7.30pm - Trizone.

•Robbies St Albans, Cranford St: Friday 8pm, Sunday 4pm - Live music.

•Sandridge Hotel, 30 Huxley St: Tonight 8pm - TP

Karaoke. Thursday 8pm - DJ Chick. Friday 8pm - DJ Chick. Saturday 8pm - DJ Dave.

•Sullivans Irish Pub, 291 Lincoln Rd, Addington: Thursday 7.30pm - B Dog. Friday 9.30pm - DnD (Dateless n Desperate) RockBand. Saturday 9.30pm Shameless Few. •Temps Bar, Hornby: Thursday 8pm - T.P. Karaoke with Jade-Nicole Rae. Friday 8pm - Drive. Saturday 8pm Drive. Sunday 5pm - Karaoke.

•The Bower, cnr New Brighton Rd & Bower Ave: Friday 6pm - Live music. Sunday 3.30pm - The Bubblemen.

•The Brougham, cnr Brougham St & Waltham Rd: Friday 8pm - Karaoke. Saturday 8pm - Karaoke.

•The Craic Irish Bar, 84b Riccarton Rd: Tonight 10pm Karaoke. Thursday 10pm - Karefolkie with Willie. Friday 10pm - Shakabrah. Saturday 10pm - Ignition.

•The Twisted Hop, Ferry Rd, Woolston: Friday 7.30pm - King Tubbs. Sunday 12pm - Carmel Courtenay.

•The Wave Bar, Cnr 2 New Brighton Mall & Marine Parade (opp Pier): Thursday 8.30pm - Karaoke. Saturday 8.30pm - Too Chic.

•Trevino's, cnr Riccarton Rd & Mona Vale Ave: Friday 9pm - Nyree. Saturday - Reckless Duo. •Turf Bar, Ashburton: Friday 8.30pm - Retrosonic.

•Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St: Friday 8pm - Sha-Low. Saturday 7pm - Bobby Brown.

•Wunderbar, Lyttelton: Tuesday 7.30pm - Open Mic. •Yaldhurst Hotel, Main West Coast Rd, Yaldhurst: Saturday 9pm - DJ Vanderfield.

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Christmas Concert Music Director: Chris Graham

3pm Sunday 7 December 2014

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Golden Oldies The Star continues to look back at its sporting past.

In December 1985, Akli Lafdal found mixing umpiring and babysitting to be no problem at all, taking his five-year-old son, Nordine with him while he officiated at Burnside Park.

Veteran shooter Les Kerr

was still in the game at the ripe old age of 81, and in spite of a poor performance at a North Canterbury Gun Club competition, wasn’t planning on quitting.

Young Papanui-Redwood athletes Chris King and Keri Mako were in action at a QE II Park meeting, in the discus

and high jump respectively.

Bowler Fred Blackburn, from Beckenham, delivered in a semi-final of the Canterbury tournament as part of the Countryside satellite singles series at his home club, on the way to winning his match against Alan Briden of Spreydon.

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By Andrew Voerman BOWYN MORGAN will look to bring the aggression when he steps into the ring for his first professional fight on Friday.

He’s taking on Martin Mech, of Queenstown, by way of the Cezch Republic, at the Hornby Working Men’s Club.

Asked to describe his boxing style, the 25-year-old was quick to reply with the A-word, and he’ll need plenty of it, up against an opponent who has a definite size advantage.

“He’s strong, a little bit taller than me,” said Morgan.

“He normally fights up a weight division so he’ll be dropping his weight a little bit. He’ll still be a lot bigger than me.”

Morgan was last in action in July at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he lost his welterweight quarter-final against eventual gold medallist Scott Fitzgerald in controversial fashion when the judges decided he had lost, a view that wasn’t shared by many.

He said that’s all in the past as far as he is concerned.

“That’s all behind me now, there’s nothing I can do about that.

“I had a lot of time to reflect on my performance and what was going on and how I was feeling.

I’m all over it now.

“I had a bit of a break, just to reassess myself, and give my body a bit of time to recover, and then started picking it back up from there.”

He skipped amateur nationals, where he had already won four times, and decided to turn pro.

He said leaving behind a 106bout amateur career which recently saw him named Canterbury boxer of the year was an easy decision to make.

“It was either that or sticking around (the) amateur (scene) for another two years for the Olympics.

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BIG WIN: Another trick he has been workBowyn Morgan ing on is the ability to fight as a from Riverside southpaw, or left-handed.

Boxing with “I do switch stances now and his trophies again, ” he said. for boxer of “It gives me a bit of versatility, the year, most being able to punch with both wins, and most hands.” scientific from Morgan’s trainer Phil Shatford, the Canterbury who he moved to Christchurch Boxing from the West Coast to train with Association awards, at Riverside Boxing, has stuck with alongside him as he enters the professional fellow scene.

Riversider “He’s been behind me 100 per Bridget Morton. cent,” said Morgan.

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It’s been nearly a year since MorThe move to professional boxing has thrown up a few new chal- gan arrived in Christchurch and he said he’s loving life in the garden lenges.

One of them is with regard to city, even though it means not seestamina – Friday’s fight, which con- ing his daughter, Phoenix, as much sists of six three-minute rounds, as he would like.

“That’s the hard part. I go back will be twice as long as any of his and forth when I can.” amateur bouts.

On the undercard, fellow CanMorgan said that he felt his fitness levels were exactly where they tabrian Nort Beauchamp is set to fight Aucklander Ben Sisam, with needed to be.

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WITH TAWERA Kerr-Barlow out for most of next year’s Super Rugby season with injury, and TJ Perenara failing to impress during his test career so far, calls for Andy Ellis, who last played in the 2011 World Cup final, to return to the All Blacks are growing. Here are your views: Graham Paterson – I agree with Andrew Voerman – there is a place for veterans in top teams, especially when they are still playing to a high standard. That is definitely the case with the Andy Ellis example. He brings great leadership skills and is way better than either Perenara or KerrBarlow. The All Blacks selectors are taking a huge risk by ignoring such an accomplished halfback.

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British favoured in World XV team selection

BRITISH NEWSPAPER The Telegraph has selected its World XV for 2014, including more Englishmen than All Blacks, in spite of the two teams’ vastly different records.

Prop Joe Marler, lock Courtney Lawes, flanker Chris Robshaw, and wing Jonny May all made the cut from an England side that lost six times during the year just gone, while prop Owen Franks, halfback Aaron Smith, and flanker Jerome Kaino were included from the All Blacks, whose sole loss came against South Africa.

Ireland had the most players included, with Paul O’Connell, Jamie Heaslip, Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw, and Tommy Bowe making five, while two South Africans, Jean de Villiers and Willie Le Roux and an Argentine, Agustin Creevy, rounded out the squad.

IRB world player of the year, All Blacks lock Brodie Retallick is the biggest omission.

The All Blacks beat England four times during the year, three at home, and once away,

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THE TELEGRAPH’S WORLD XV 1. Joe Marler (England) 2. Agustin Creevy (Argentina) 3. Owen Franks (New Zealand) 4. Courtney Lawes (England) 5. Paul O’Connell (Ireland) 6. Jerome Kaino (New Zealand)

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HAVE YOUR SAY Has The Telegraph got it right? Would you only have three All Blacks in your World XV? Let us know your selections by emailing andrew.voerman@christchurchstar. co.nz

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at Twickenham last month. The rivalry between the two sides has been kicked up a notch in recent years, with a showdown on English soil at next year’s World Cup beckoning.

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CODE CHANGE: Crusader Willi Heinz swapped his rugby boots for a cricket bat yesterday, as they held a beach cricket training session ahead of their showdown with coach Todd Blackadder’s Tradies XI at Christchurch Boys’ High School at 11am on Sunday, in their annual fundraiser for Cystic Fybrosis Association.

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Sports shorts Wanderers beat United FOOTBALL: Canterbury United became the first team to lose to development side Wanderers SC on the pitch in the ASB Premiership, going down 1-3 in Auckland on Sunday. Judd Baker opened the scoring for the hosts, then United captain Tom Schwarz equalised just before half time, before set-piece goals from Brock

Messenger and Sam Brotherton sealed the victory.

Successful start

CRICKET: The Canterbury Magicians have had a successful start to the women’s cricket season, beating the Wellington Blaze by two runs in a Twenty20 game, and by three wickets in one one-dayer, with captain Amy Satterthwaite scoring 129 not out

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FOOTBALL: Canterbury United notched the fourth win of their ASB Youth League campaign, beating Heartland Wairarapa 2-1 at ASB Football Park, to lie seventh

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CRICKET: New Zealand will play Zimbabwe at Bert Sutcliffe Oval in Lincoln on February 9, and South Africa at Hagley Oval on February 11, in warm-up games for the World Cup. South Africa will also play Sri Lanka at Hagley Oval on February 9, and Zimbabwe will play Sri Lanka at Bert Sutcliffe

RUGBY: Canterbury’s four crossover opponents for next year’s ITM Cup competition have been decided. They were automatically drawn against North Harbour, chosen by Otago and Hawke’s Bay for games, and chose Southland with their sole pick.

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