NorWest News 25-01-16

INSIDE: • Menzshed looks for new home, p5 • Love of animals and motor-cycles, p6-7

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Roadworks on Prestons Rd are under scrutiny after a cyclist was forced off the road into a ditch by a passing motorist.

Clay Taylor, 17, was taken to hospital with a bruised spinal cord and kidney, and lacerated pancreas, after he was forced off the road when it narrowed near the intersection with Marshland Rd.

He was knocked out in the incident, and only remembers swerving hard left to avoid a passing car competing for the

same space on the narrowed lane.

He was woken by a passing runner about 30 seconds later, lying in a 1-2m ditch dug for waste water pipes.

“I woke up to see a runner asking if I was okay, and I kind of stood up and said ‘yeah I am’. Then I felt a huge pain in my neck and had to lie down. He told me to stay still until St John came,” Mr Taylor said.

A City Care spokeswoman said an internal investigation was under way. That was nor-mal, she said, when there was an incident.

However, she believed the road works were appropriately managed and protected.

Mr Taylor said he wasn’t blaming anybody for what happened, but said motorists should be aware that extreme care was needed around road-works.

A fire crew was called to help paramedics get Mr Taylor out of the ditch.

He spent four nights in hos-pital.

Luckily, there was no serious damage to his spine.

Spokes Canterbury chairman Don Babe said accidents

involving vehicles and cycles at roadworks can be avoided.

“Roadworks are particularly bad (for cyclists). They have STMS (Safety Traffic Manage-ment Systems) people in place, but they seem to have very little training when it comes to cyclists,” he said.

Mr Babe said cyclists had the right to move into the middle of the lane if the bicycle lane has been cut off by roadworks, and drivers would have to get

used to that.“People in cars get frustrated

with cyclists but it’s something they’ll have to deal with. The middle of the lane is where they feel safest through road-works, and most roadworks are only 100m or so long,” he said.

PRESTONS RD ROADWORKS IN SPOTLIGHTInjured cyclist sparks investigation

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ROAD TO RECOVERY: After potentially life-threatening injuries from a fall off his bicycle, Clay Taylor had to spend five days in hospital.

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TWO INJURED IN CRASHTwo people were taken to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries on Sunday after a three-car crash on Marshland Rd. St John sent two ambulances to the scene at 3.51pm. Fire crews from Christchurch Central and St Albans provided assistance with traffic management while the cars were removed from the road.

HOUSE FIREOne person has been treated for facial burns after a kitch-en fire in Burnside on Sun-day. Fire crews from Hare-wood and St Albans went to the property around 8.30am but found the fire had been extinguished by a neighbour. St John sent an ambulance and rapid response vehicle to the scene on Ashbourne St but the person did not require further treatment.

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St Alban’s Alan Preston is get-ting ready to open a gallery showcasing 54 years of toy col-lecting.

Mr Preston will have more than 20,000 toys on display at his Toy Collector gallery in Waltham.

He is a self-confessed “big kid” and has toys ranging from old to new, used to mint condition.

Mr Preston (right) gives children a glimpse into the toys

of yesteryear, and what playtime was like long before electronic gaming.

“I was trying to show kids that they can get back into their toys, instead of the computers and the phones. (They should) look after their toys and have fun with them,” he said.

It has cost him around a quar-ter of a million dollars over the last couple of years to get the gallery set up – collecting toys and getting custom-made show cases from Auckland.

The avid collector’s lifelong hobby came from humble begin-nings – an obsession with toy

cars.“My favourite toys when I was

that age was the Matchbox toys that were imported from Eng-land. They’d only come in so often, you were only allowed to buy four each time. So, we had the whole family go down – my sister hated it,” he said.

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Canterbury University mas-ter’s graduate Emily Lambie has analysed hours of CCTV footage from the Canterbury earthquakes using her innova-tive research system, to see how people react when the ground starts moving.

She developed a unique cod-ing scheme that examines what people really do in an earth-quake.

She will be conducting further research for the next 10 months at California State University in Long Beach, which she leaves for next week after winning a Fulbright scholarship.

It does not rely on post-disas-ter interviews, but on observa-tion of reactions.

Miss Lambie developed the coding scheme for her Master’s degree in hazard and disaster management.

“The next step is to go beyond a New Zealand context and use

earthquake footage from other areas,” she said.

“I’ll have input from the American Red Cross and academic leaders from other universities. Ultimately, I want to return to New Zealand with a refined process that has been validated by its application out-side of a New Zealand setting.”

She credits the “constant mentorship and support” at university for helping her achieve her prestigious Fulbright scholarship to study at California State.

“UC not only grew me into a person ready to take on the challenges of the US, but presented the opportunity and had faith that I was the right candidate for it.”

Miss Lambie expects the next 10 months of international research to be transformative.

“When I return to New Zealand I plan to continue the research but I’m keeping an open mind as to how my research questions will change and develop, as well as other interests I may want to pursue when I’m home.”

UNIQUE CODER: Emily Lambie developed the coding scheme for her master’s degree in hazard and disaster management which examines what people really do in an earthquake.

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The Bishopdale Menzshed is hunting for a new home with its current premises earmarked for the new Bishopdale Community Centre and Library.

The group started 18 months ago with five members looking to help out their community.

Now that number has grown to 40 and not only do they have to move on due to the new commu-nity centre, but they are strug-gling to fit everyone in at their base at the old Bishopdale Com-munity Creche.

Construction on the new Bishop-dale Community Centre and Li-brary is expected to begin in June with an opening date in mid-2017.

Retired traffic engineer and fa-cilitator Bill Greenwood said they are looking at their options.

“We are currently working with the Fendalton-Waimairi Com-munity Board to find a suitable alternative space,” he said.

The membership has grown quite diverse over the 18 months they have been together.

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“We are currently working on a fire engine playground for the Aratupu Preschool and Nursery in Harewood,” he said.

“We also have one of the guys repairing a toy mower for Women’s Refuge.”

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ROAD CLOSUREEmmett St, between Orion St and Acheson Ave, Shirley, will be closed for three weeks to repair sections of the road. Residents will not have vehicle access to their properties during working hours between 7.30am-6pm Monday to Friday. Orion St, Quinns Rd, Orcades St and Acheson Ave are suggested as a detour. Once these repairs are complete, the road will be closed between Orion and Jebson Sts to repair this section of the road for two to three weeks. There will be no vehicle access for residents to their properties during working hours between 7.30am-6pm Monday to Friday.

MOTOR-CYCLIST INJUREDA man was taken to the Beal-ey Ave after hours on Monday with moderate injuries after he fell from his motor-cycle. St John sent an ambulance to the scene on Hawkins Rd, Marshland, around 1pm. The man in his 50s did not require hospital attention.

CAR HITS TREE A car struck a tree near the intersection of Emmett St and Briggs Rd, Shirley, around 9am on Tuesday. Fire crews

from Christchurch Central and St Albans attended the crash. They helped the man out of the vehicle. St John sent an ambulance to the scene but did not need to take the man to hospital.

REPAIRS REDUCE BUS, CYCLE LANESBus and cycle lanes will be closed on Hills Rd between Warden St and Shirley Rd, for around three months while repairs to storm water drains, footpaths, kerb and channels are carried out. Both traffic lanes will stay open. Hills Rd between Guild and Dudley Sts in one-way northbound until repairs are complete. Fendalton Rd will have lane shifts while repairs are carried out on the storm water drains between Deans Ave and Hol-mwood Rd.

BOARD MEETINGS BACKCommunity boards in the north-west will be back in session next month. The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board will meet at 4pm on February 1 at the Fendalton Service Centre. The Shirley-Papanui Community Board will meet on February 3 in the Papanui Library. Meetings are open to the public to attend.

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What ignited your passion for the welfare of animals?

Most of my career has been in the banking industry. I spent 34 years there and ended up in a senior management role with the ANZ bank.

I got to that stage where I wanted a break from the corporate world and I felt like I wanted to give back to the community in the non-profit sector. I have always had pets and we are a nation of animal lovers – we have the highest rate of pet ownership in the

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light working here. Not saying corporate life is not rewarding

but it is different. It has been satisfying getting us to do more for animals in the community such as improving our rehom-ing rates, doing more proactive initiatives like having commu-nity clinics.

What is one of the most shocking treatment of animals you have ever seen that has stuck in your mind?

Our inspectors are in the field. They see the worst of it and I see the photos. What they see is pretty horrendous. There was one last year that involved three dogs that were kept on a property that had obviously been starved. One dog had died and the remaining two had started eating the remains of the deceased dog. At the time they were discovered all the dogs had to be euthanised because they were just so far gone.

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Does the SPCA get free vet medical care?

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your thoughts? I think it is interesting that as

an agency enforces legislation we don’t get funding. We get a small amount at a national level. Our inspectors dealt with nearly 1200 complaints last year. We have had to increase our inspec-tors to keep up with demand post earthquake.

What has been the biggest fine or prosecution you have been successful with so far?

We had our first jail sentence in 2014 with a man who beat a cat to death with a stick. That was the first one we have had and that is really pleasing for us because it sets a real stake in the ground that the courts have a tougher line on animal cruelty.

It is good the courts are starting to crack down on animal cruelty. You have only been at the SPCA for four years but what were your experiences like with animals post earthquake?

It was only when I joined the SPCA I found out the great work the team did. There are about 800 animals that passed through the centre between February and

June after the earthquakes. A phenomenal workload and they did an amazing job.

Do you think the rate of animal neglect is getting better now?

Yes. I do think that is settling

down. In the last couple of years we have had an increase in dog complaints. We suspect that could have been the challenge of getting pet-friendly accommoda-tion for people in rental proper-ties. But even that is improving.

Do you get any interesting animals coming through?

We have a miniature horse, a kunekune pig. We have had a wallaby before. The perception in the community is we are all about cats and dogs but increas-ingly we are dealing with more livestock from properties.

Do you have a favourite animal?

We have got a geriatric boxer called Flynn who is 12 and he is really part of the family.

Does your family share the same love for animals as you?

My wife certainly does. We have three grown-up children and they certainly adore our dog Flynn. It is possible they may volunteer down the track although they have their own lives and interests at the moment.

Have you travelled a lot? Yes. I am a motor-cycle en-

thusiast. I have done tours of the United States in my Harley-Da-vidson. I did nine weeks in 2010 and 2013. We did 32,000km touring North America. We shipped the motor-cycle over and uncrated on Long Beach and went coast to coast. It is quite a passion of mine.

Difficult question but where do you think Christchurch sits on the scale of welfare when it comes to animals?

I think the major centres – Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch have the same sort of percentage. I think we were dealing with the least com-plaints prior to the earthquakes but since then there has been a steady increase. I have talked to a lot of social agencies and they notice a lot of increase in mental issues and domestic violence. We think it may be linked to the tougher times in the community. While that is no excuse it is a factor.

What has been the most important lesson you have learnt working with animals?

There is a clear link between how we treat animals and how we treat people. There is a lot of research that shows people that are cruel to animals generally escalates into violence with other people.

I think Mahatma Gandhi said the greatness of a nation can be judged by how its animals are treated. It is the next generation we now need to educate about empathy for animals.

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Papanui student Joshua Morris-Bamber will take his baking skills to the next level with a $5000 grant.

He was one of 10 deserv-ing Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology staff and students awarded money from the CPIT Foundation for this year’s study.

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Three high-achieving Maori and Pacific Island students were treated to a trip to see one of America’s most influential speakers.

Burnside High School’s Danielle George, Christchurch Girls’ High’s Laken Wairau and Papanui High School’s Mahlon Moevao flew to Auckland to spend a night with Oprah.

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Three north-west athletes have cleaned up at the Colgate Games in Nelson.

Papanui Toc H Athletics Club’s Cody House and Christ-church Avon Athletic Club’s Olivia Burnham and Ryan Sutherland all received Nick Willis scholarships as well as a huge haul of medals.

Cody, 14, came first in the 200m sprint, 100m hurdles and long jump.

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Readers respond to Dale Maher’s opinion piece about the big numbers of canada goose and other birds and what they are doing to Christchurch’s waterways:

Philippa Lane, Russley – I have long won-dered why something is not being done to con-trol/get rid of the canada geese that are becom-ing such a prominent part of the Christchurch landscape.

They are invaders from offshore and have high nuisance value to residents as well as to native wildlife.

A visit to the Travis Wetlands means watching every step in order to negotiate your way through the huge turd piles that cover not only the path-ways but the beautiful expansive grass area by the roadway.

Residents with children must be plagued by the filthy shoes that their offspring wear back to the house.

In addition, the native waterbirds’ habitat is being depleted of enormous quantities of food by these Canadian pests.

My love of the wildlife doesn’t prevent me from asking the question: “When is something going to be done to rid us of this nuisance?”

Anne Wignall, Fendalton – I agree with Dale Maher that canada geese and black swans should be considered pests.

These large birds may be beautiful to look at, but they foul not only the waterways that Dale is concerned with, but also parks, sports fields, river banks and pasture.

Since recreational hunters cannot shoot them within the city, other means of controlling – and preferably eliminating – these two species need to be employed.

Environment Canterbury chief operating officer Don Rule responds to the opinion column by Shirley Boys’ High School and Union Rowing Club coach Dale Maher last week. Mr Maher said Kerrs Reach has been spoiled by canada geese and other waterfowl and criticised ECan’s lack of action.

We acknowledge the water quality issues at Kerrs Reach, in all of the Avon River/Otakaro and in many of the waterways in greater Christchurch.

Water quality is affected by waterfowl at Kerrs Reach and elsewhere. The prolific macrophyte and scum growth there indicates high levels of nutrients in the water, which promotes plant growth.

Numbers of canada goose are highly variable. In the city they tend to congregate at Travis Wetland, the Christchurch wastewater treatment ponds and along the Avon River/Otakaro. Since the earthquakes their distribution has changed with the increase in open, grassed areas, an attractive habitat for canada geese.

Unlike the black swan, canada goose is no longer classified as a

game bird under the Wildlife Act. This means there is no single agency with responsibility for the species, so its management within a particular area such as Kerrs Reach is a challenge.

A group of organisations is working to determine how best to manage canada geese. Christchurch International Airport Ltd is required by statute to manage threats to aircraft safety.

This means the birds establishing around the city and at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere are a problem for the airport. They are also a problem for farmers growing crops, and a pollution threat to waterways like the Avon River/Otakaro.

Short-term options include organised culls, while a medium to longer term option may be a pest management plan.

A number of approaches are being

considered. All the relevant agencies are working through options and solutions.

We are confident that this work, as well as the wider water quality actions being taken by the Christchurch-West Melton Canterbury Water Management Strategy Zone Committee and other groups, will in time deliver the outcomes Dale Maher and other recreational water users are looking for.

There is currently a discussion document out on a future Regional Pest Management Plan for Canterbury. Go to www.ecan.govt.nz for details. Contributions are welcome until February 28.

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Lindsay James, Bishopdale – The story about the explosion of canada geese was predicable.

When they were classed as a game bird the acclimatisation societies and subsequently Fish and Game were responsible for their control.

They had annual culls using fixed wing aircraft, helicop-ters and boats to herd the pests towards shooters who dispatched them with shotguns and clubs. Egg pricking and poisoning was also used successfully.

Now the birds are no longer classed as a game bird with effec-tive management, coupled with the fact that there were annual outcries from the public about

the deaths of these urban pests of course their numbers have exploded.

The methods used today by the city council are designed not to control the birds efficiently but to protect public sensitivities.

I understand that the city council has plans to herd the birds up into pens and then have a vet gently fatally inject them with poison. I hope the birds cooperate and don’t fly off.

The methods of the past used by Fish and Game may appear brutal to sensitive people but they were effective, ongoing and planned to keep a reasonable population of birds that did not predate crops or foul land and waterways.

A reader responds to the Fen-dalton-Waimairi Community Board’s idea of discounted rates at Jellie Park for those who walk, bike or use public transport to the facility.

Alastair McLaughlin, Russley – No, I would not cycle or use a bus. There is no direct bus route from Russley to the pool so I would have to catch two buses – first into Riccarton then second out to Burnside High School.

That would be 10min in the car against approximately 50 to 60min in a bus. I would also not cycle because of the busy roads (around 6km).

Sockburn was our closest local pool, closed by the city council,

stating the aim was to expand Halswell, which is again multiple bus trips.

Don’t make decisions without adequate data – where do the us-ers come from? What pool feature are they using? How do they get there?

Pool staff would have no way of determining how users arrive. I have an electronic bus ticket so is that the proof or a bike helmet? The system would be too easy to fool.

The city council doesn’t plan very well, for example, expand the services (pool features) then later try and address increased patronage rather than an overall plan.

ANDREW KING

Edgeware Village will host the mobile police station in response to concerns regarding burglaries and thefts from cars in the area.

Acting Senior Sergeant Brendon Strieker said the idea was to make community police officers more acces-sible to talk to and discuss the issues in the community.

“We have talked to the business owners in Edgeware Village and given pamphlets to motorists and pedestrians about preventing theft from vehicles,” he said.

The mobile station will be in the area from February 1-5 for anyone in the community to pop in and discuss any is-sues they may have.

Acting Senior Sergeant Strieker said the response has been very positive from businesses but he was still concerned about how much high-value property was being left in parked vehicles.

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Police are working with community watch which patrol the area and neighbour-hood support which are the “eyes and ears” of the police.

VISUAL PRESENCE: The mobile police station was deployed in the Edgeware Village to give residents easier access to community constables. Community Constable Rick Groen was on hand to listen to the issues in the area.

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North-west children were among 100 participants from around 30 ethnic backgrounds who got involved in the Nawawi Centre’s holiday programme.

Volunteers organised the special programme at the Canterbury Horticultural Society Centre, to help pupils channel their energy, have fun and reinforce their Muslim identity along the way.

The theme of this year’s programme was “Footsteps of the Prophet”.

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Sensible sauces for a healthy new yearCreamy Tomato Ranch Pappardelle with Caramelised Onions Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Serves: 4-6

INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 4 medium onions, sliced 280g Greek yoghurt ½ can peeled tomatoes 450g pappardelle parsley

METHOD In large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil. Add onions; reduce heat to medium and cook until caramelised, about 45 minutes, stirring frequently.

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During last 10 minutes of onions cooking, bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pappardelle and cook until al dente according to package directions (about 8-9 minutes).

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LOVEme tender?Hardly . . .They say trying to buyhouses is one of themost

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Sacrificing some of your favorite foods doesn’t have to be part of your NewYear, new you, strategy. In many dishes, it’s the sauces that pack on thecalories you’re trying to avoid. Instead of ditching those dishes completely,look for swaps that let you enjoy delicious, better-for-you dinners

Sensible sauces fora healthy new yearCreamyTomato RanchPappardellewithCaramelisedOnionsPrep time: 5 minutesCook time: 45 minutesServes: 4-6

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1/3 cup extra virginolive oil4 medium onions,sliced280g Greek yoghurt1/2 can peeledtomatoes450g pappardelleparsley

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In large skillet overmedium-high heat,warm olive oil. Addonions; reduce heat tomedium and cook untilcaramelised, about 45minutes, stirringfrequently.

Place Greek yoghurtdip and tomatoes in foodprocessor and process until fullyincorporated. Set aside.

During last 10 minutes ofonions cooking, bring large pot ofsalted water to a boil. Addpappardelle and cook until aldente according to packagedirections (about 8-9 minutes).

Drain pasta then place back inpot. Immediately add tomatosauce mixture to pot and tossuntil pasta is coated.

Transfer to serving dish, topwith caramelised onions andgarnish with parsley.

Spicy HummusPastaPrep time: 40 minutesCook time: 10 minutesServes: 6

INGREDIENTS

450g penne pasta1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp thyme1/4 tsp salt450g boneless, skinlesschicken breasts2 Tbsp olive oil2 garlic cloves, minced1/2 onion (about 1 cup), diced1 red capsicum, diced1/2 cup chicken stock1 container spicy hummus

1 bunch silverbeet(about 6 cups),chopped

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Bring large pot ofwater to a boil. Cookpasta according topackage directions.Drain.

Meanwhile, insmall bowl, mixpaprika, oregano,thyme and salt. Rubspice mixture overchicken breasts.

In large sautepan, heat olive oilover medium-highheat. Add chickenand cook 5-8minutes per side, oruntil cookedthrough. Removefrom heat and cutinto bite-sizedpieces.

Turn burner tolow and return pan tostove. Sweat garlicand onions for5 minutes, or untilsoftened. Turn heatto medium and addcapsicum. Cook for

another 5 minutes, or until soft.Slowly stir in chicken stock andhummus to form a creamy sauce.Add Swiss chard. Cover andcook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Stirin drained pasta and cookedchicken. — Family Features■ Find more creative ideas to swapyour way to healthy eating atsabra.com.

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Place the fish in a microwavebaking dish. Top with theremaining ingredients. Cover andmicrowave for 6-8 minutes. Standfor 2 minutes. Great garnishedwith basil. — Serves 4

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TOMATO TARTETARTINAn upside-down tart.

INGREDIENTS

1kg Roma or plum tomatoes,halved lengthwise1/4 cup olive oilflaky sea salt & freshly groundblack pepper to tasteShort pastry: 1 cup plain flour100g butter, chopped2-3 Tbsp cold waterTopping: 100g ricotta cheese1/2 cup basil leaves1 Tbsp small thyme sprigs1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 180C. Placethe tomatoes in a roasting pan.Drizzle with the oil. Season. Bakefor 40 minutes. Cool.

Meanwhile, Place the flour andbutter in a food processor. Mixuntil well combined. Add enoughwater so the dough forms a ball.Wrap in plastic film. Chill for 30minutes.

Increase the oven temperatureto 200C.

Roll the pastry to a 26cmround. Place the tomatoes, cut-side down, in a 23cm frying pansuitable for the oven, or cake pan.Place the pastry on top, foldingthe edges in. Bake for 30 minutes,until the pastry is golden. Cool for10 minutes then invert onto aserving plate.

Dot with the ricotta, basil andthyme. Drizzle with the vinegar.

— Serves 4

ANCHOVYTOMATOSALAD

INGREDIENTS

4 medium-sized, flavoursome,firm red tomatoes1 cup each: red, yellow cherrytomatoes4 anchovies, drained andchopped8 kalamata olives, pitted &sliced

2 Tbsp capers, rinsed & drained100g fresh mozzarella, sliced ordicedDressing: 2 Tbsp each: basilpesto, extra virgin olive oil,lemon juicefreshly ground black pepper totaste

METHOD

Thickly slice the red tomatoes andoverlap on a flat serving plate.Halve the cherry tomatoes andplace on top of the red tomatoslices. Dot with the anchovies,olives, capers and mozzarella.

Whisk the pesto, olive oil andlemon juice to taste. Just beforeserving, drizzle with the pesto andsprinkle with black pepper.

— Serves 4-6

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INGREDIENTS

1 large onion, diced

1 cup malt vinegar750g tomatoes, skinned &chopped1 large green-skinned apple,peeled & diced1/2 cup sugar1 Tbsp smoked paprikapinch cayenne pepper1/4 tsp mustard powder2 Tbsp lemon juice

METHOD

Place the onion in a large,microwave-proof bowl orcasserole. Cover and cook onhigh power for 3 minutes. Stir inthe remaining ingredients. Cook,uncovered, for about 30 minutes,stirring occasionally. The mixtureshould be slightly thickened. Pourinto hot sterilised jars and seal.

— Makes about 4 cups

ITALIAN-STYLESUMMERTOMATOPASTAUse Roma or plum tomatoes, if

at all possible.

INGREDIENTS

250g spiral pasta.500g tomatoes, peeled,seeded & chopped1 small red onion, finely diced1/4 cup pitted black olives,sliced3 Tbsp each: extra virgin oliveoil, balsamic vinegarflaky sea salt & freshlyground black pepper to taste2 Tbsp each: chopped mint,chives1/4 cup small basil leaves

METHOD

Cook the pasta according to thepacket instructions.

Meanwhile, combine thetomatoes, onion, olives, oil,vinegar, salt and pepper in abowl.

Drain the pasta and addwhile still very hot to the tomatomixture. Add the herbs and tossuntil well combined.

— Serves 4

ANCHOVY TOMATO SALAD Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS 4 medium-sized, flavoursome, firm red tomatoes 1 cup each: red, yellow cherry toma-toes 4 anchovies, drained and chopped 8 kalamata olives, pitted & sliced 2 Tbsp capers, rinsed & drained 100g fresh mozzarella, sliced or diced

Dressing: 2 Tbsp each: basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice freshly ground black pepper to taste

METHOD Thickly slice the red tomatoes and over-lap on a flat serving plate. Halve the cherry tomatoes and place on top of the red tomato slices. Dot with the ancho-vies, olives, capers and mozzarella.

Whisk the pesto, olive oil and lemon juice to taste. Just before serving, drizzle with the pesto and sprinkle with black pepper.

MICROWAVED TOMATO RELISH – Makes about 4 cups

INGREDIENTS 1 large onion, diced 1 cup malt vinegar 750g tomatoes, skinned & chopped 1 large green-skinned apple, peeled & diced ½ cup sugar 1 Tbsp smoked paprika pinch cayenne pepper

¼ tsp mustard powder 2 Tbsp lemon juice

METHOD Place the onion in a large, microwave-proof bowl or casserole. Cover and cook on high power for 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Cook, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mixture should be slightly thickened. Pour into hot sterilised jars and seal.

ITALIAN-STYLE SUMMER TOMATO PASTA Serves 4Use Roma or plum tomatoes, if at all possible.

INGREDIENTS 250g spiral pasta. 500g tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped 1 small red onion, finely diced ¼ cup pitted black olives, sliced 3 Tbsp each: extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar flaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 Tbsp each: chopped mint, chives ¼ cup small basil leaves

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Meanwhile, combine the toma-toes, onion, olives, oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a bowl.

Drain the pasta and add while still very hot to the tomato mix-ture. Add the herbs and toss until well combined.


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The team at Physical Sense in Sydenham sees clients with a range of symptoms but many of their middle-aged and senior clients visit

complaining of pain in one or both hips. Physiotherapist Ietje van Stolk suggests that

a major part of the pain could be due to muscle pain rather than simply arthritis. “Even if an x-ray shows arthritis, the reason for the pain may be the muscles around the joint,” she explains. Alternatively, a back muscle could also be the cause, as shown in the image.

Ietje recalls one case where an 89 year old client with severe arthritis who walked with a stick, told her, “I will end up in a wheelchair, I cannot put any weight through my right leg due to pain in my hip and buttock”. “Within 4 treatments, she was walking with her stick but without the severe pain,” says Ietje. “The arthritis was one of the factors that made her muscles spasm but the other was that older people move less and the flexed position the hip is in when we sit is particularly bad for the hip.” Ietje is happy with the fact that although the client was 89 and could have been “given up on” or told to live with the pain, she made a difference to her health and wellbeing.

At Physical Sense, hands-on techniques (massage and triggerpoint deactivation techniques) are used to release the muscles. The client also gets a home exercise program

designed to mobilize and stretch the hip, strengthen the important core muscles and increase general strength and balance. They teach a movement sequence that stretches the hip in all directions whilst the client is able to lie safely on their bed, perfect for older or less mobile clients.

In many cases having the muscles released and being taught how to maintain it, is enough

a back Hip muscle that causes hip pain Hip muscle that causes hip pain

(the crosses are the areas of the muscle spasms, the red areas is where the pain is felt)

to stay on top of the problem. If severe arthritis is the underlying cause, some maintenance therapy may be necessary, but that is often more affordable and, for older patients, better tolerated than surgery. In very few treatments the client will know if it is going to work for them or not, without financial commitment.

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This is a good indicator from our bodies, that the holiday routine was somewhat different. Perhaps you sit a lot for work and you

were on the go or, you are normally more active and the holiday break was more sedentary. Either way the sooner you pay attention to these signals the easier it will be to deal with it.

So what can you do to ward off pain and stiffness and boost your energy and alertness? 10 simple stretching exercises at your desk that will release tension from head to toe. They take only a few minutes. Set the alarm on your cell phone or computer to go off every hour to remind you it’s time to get up and stretch.

Just stand up and sit down - no handsIf you stand up and sit down (over and over) without using your hands it can be a challenge, do it while you’re on the phone; no one will know.

Shrug your shoulders - to release the neck and shouldersInhale deeply and shrug your shoulders, lifting them high up to your ears. Hold. Release and drop. Repeat three times.

Loosen the hands with air circlesClench both fists, stretching both hands

out in front of you.Make circles in the air, first in one direction, to the count of ten. Then reverse the circles.Shake out the hands.

Point your fingers - good for hands, wrist, and forearmsStretch your left hand out in front of you, pointing fingers toward the floor. Use your right hand to increase the stretch, pushing your fingers down and toward the body. Be gentle do the same with the other hand. Now stretch your left hand out straight in front, wrist bent, with fingers pointing skyward. Use your right hand to increase the stretch, pulling the fingers back toward your body. Do the same on the other side.

Release the upper body with a torso twistInhale and as you exhale, turn to the right and grab the back of your chair with your right hand, and grab the arm of the chair with your left. With eyes level, use your grasp on the chair to help twist your torso around as far to the back of the room as possible. Hold the twist and let your eyes continue the stretch see how far around the room you can peer. Slowly come back to facing forward. Repeat on the other side.

Do leg extensionsGrab the seat of your chair to brace yourself

As we return to our normal daily routines after the holidays you may begin to find the odd ache or pain creeping in.

and extend your legs straight out in front of you so they are parallel to the floor.Flex and point your toes five times. Release. Repeat.

Stretch your back with a “big hug”Hug your body, placing the right hand on your left shoulder and the left hand on your right shoulder. Breathe in and out, releasing the area between your shoulder blades.

Cross your arms - for the shoulders and upper backExtend one arm out straight in front of you. With the other hand, grab the elbow of the outstretched arm and pull it across your chest, stretching your shoulder and upper back muscles. Hold. Release. Stretch out the other arm in front of you - repeat.

Stretch your back and shoulders with a “leg hug”Sit on the edge of your chair (if it has wheels, wedge the chair against the desk or

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Look up to release upper bodySit up tall in your chair, or stand up. Stretch your arms overhead and interlock your fingers. Turn the palms to the ceiling as you lift your chin up, tilt your head back, and gaze up at the ceiling, too. Inhale, exhale, release.

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Take baby steps to yoga bliss“I can’t do yoga”. This is what lots of people tell me. “But anyone can do yoga,” I reply.

Many people reckon they need to be “flexible” or a circus star to stretch. But that’s not what yoga is about. It’s about just feeling a stretch where it benefits you.

And if you are in a class with an ex-perienced yoga teacher, then they will give different options with each yoga move. This is so you can tap into the level that best benefits your body.

I work with lots of runners (I take ‘yoga for runners’ classes in Auckland) and so I tell my yogi students that they would never expect to run a marathon overnight; so why expect to nail the first yoga class you try? We’re so hard on ourselves!

Like all things, it takes time to improve.

No matter what age or ability, anyone can tap into the benefits of this ancient practice. It’s especially useful for runners and athletes to help re-balance the body, but the mind benefits are as big as the body benefits too.

I use yoga to strengthen, stretch and tone my body for marathon running, but I also use it to calm my mind, de-stress, detox and to reach my “bliss place”.

But it wasn’t always like that. I used

to wobble on every balance pose and strength work would frustrate me, while inversions would infuriate me.

But now I love it and it helps to keep my life a bit more balanced and fuels my happiness.

So stop, drop and yoga sometime. Give it a go.

• Rachel Grunwell is our weekly wellbeing columnist. She’s the director of inspiredhealth.co.nz/. Follow her on facebook.com/InspiredHealthNZ and Instagram: @inspiredhealthandfitness

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■ Rachel Grunwell is our weeklywellbeing columnist. She’s the directorof inspiredhealth.co.nz/. Follow her onfacebook.com/InspiredHealthNZ andInstagram:@inspiredhealthandfitness

By Rachel Grunwell

STRETCH OUT: I use yoga tohelp prepare formarathonsbut I can also tapmy inner zen. PHOTO/REBECCA GRUNWELL

“I can’t do yoga”. This is what lots ofpeople tell me.“But anyone can do yoga,” I reply.Many people reckon they need to

be “flexible” or a circus star tostretch. But that’s not what yoga isabout. It’s about just feeling a stretchwhere it benefits you.And if you are in a class with an

experienced yoga teacher, then theywill give different options with eachyogamove. This is so you can tapinto the level that best benefits yourbody.I work with lots of runners (I take

‘yoga for runners’ classes in

Auckland) and so I tell my yogistudents that they would neverexpect to run amarathon overnight;so why expect to nail the first yogaclass you try?We’re so hard onourselves!Like all things, it takes time to

improve.Nomatter what age or ability,

anyone can tap into the benefits ofthis ancient practice. It’s especiallyuseful for runners and athletes tohelp re-balance the body, but themind benefits are as big as the bodybenefits too.I use yoga to strengthen, stretch

and tonemy body for marathonrunning, but I also use it to calmmy

mind, de-stress, detox and to reachmy “bliss place”.But it wasn’t always like that. I

used to wobble on every balance poseand strength work would frustrateme, while inversions would infuriateme.But now I love it and it helps to

keepmy life a bit more balanced andfuels my happiness.So stop, drop and yoga sometime.

Give it a go.

Six simple ideas for happier living

QUALITYSLEEP: Theimportanceof sleep cannot beover-emphasised.

SAVINGMONEY andstaying fit aretraditional NewYear’sresolutions, but overly

packed schedules and thematerialistic focus of modernday life are inspiring a newgoal for many people: to livehappier in 2016 and beyond.Health and performance

expert and On Target LivingpresidentMatt Johnsonoffers six surprisingly simpleyet profoundly effectiveways to boost overallhappiness.

1Make sleep a priority:Getting seven to eighthours of sleep each night

is critical for the body toproduce hormones that triggerhappiness, explains Johnson.

“I am a big fan of alwaysgoing to bed with a positiveattitude,” Johnson says. “If yougo to bed angry, worried orstressed, that tends to comeback the next day. Do whatyou can before bed to resetyour mood. Read, take a bath,exercise or talk face-to-face.Try to avoid screen time.”

2Make more time forfamily: “Over the last 20years, family time has

vanished. Sporting events,projects, work and technologyhave swallowed this time,”says Johnson. “Family face-to-face time is the mostimportant part of a healthyfamily relationship and

happiness.” Johnsonsuggests planning familydinner two to three times aweek. “When we start to eatdinner as a family in the home,our health and happiness willfollow,” he notes.

3Carve out whitespace:This is time you dedicateto yourself to refresh,

unplug and rejuvenate. Thiscould be making time to doyoga, enjoy a hobby, read,meditate or take a bath.

“People who have hobbiesand activities that give thembalance tend to be happier. Ifyour hobby is texting,checking social media orwatching TV, this will set youup for a feeling of emptiness.These things are fine in shortperiods, but too much will takeaway what life is giving us.”

4Achieve work/lifebalance: With theexpanse of the internet

and mobile commuting,

workers are now connectedmore than ever before. But thiscan get out of control whenanswering emails 24/7.“We all want to be successful,but with anything you needproper balance. If you look atprofessional athletes, the bestones try to find activitiesoutside of their sport that helpthem stay hungry, engagedand excited.”Johnson has these work/lifebalance suggestions:■ Don’t check email after 8pm

■ Go on a date night or familynight■ Exercise at a time that fitsyour schedule■ Walk during lunch■ Have a monthly massage

5Fuel happiness fromwithin: “I believe wehave more behavioural

and mental health issues thanwe should, and a big part ofthis is the lack of propernutrients,” says Johnson,adding an estimated 91 percent of people do not getenough omega 3s.

6 Embrace gratitude:Thinking of the things youare grateful for can have

a dramatic effect on yoursatisfaction and overallhappiness. Do this daily asyou wake up or make it aconversation you have withyour children right before bed.

“Telling yourself you aregrateful for your health, family,friends, job and life gives youthat pat on the back we allneed,” he says.

“I also think we don’t tellpeople how much weappreciate them until they aregone. I encourage everyone towrite a handwritten letter toone person each year whomade a huge impact in theirlife. They may not know ormaybe you don’t tell themoften enough. My last letterwas to my Mum. She is theglue in our family.” — BPT

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The newly combined CPIT Aoraki vocational training institute holds its first public event together on January 23 at Madras Street and the

Ensors Road campus in Christchurch, and at the Timaru campus on January 27.

The Community Open Days are a chance to check out the new institute’s programmes, facilities and recent upgrades, and to enjoy free entertainment, including kids’ activities, demonstrations and live music.

The Community Open Day will also be a chance to acknowledge thousands of graduates who have completed vocational training qualifications over more than 100 years and the successes of both institutes. CPIT Aoraki is calling for the public, graduates and staff to contribute their best memory or photo to a Memory Wall as a tribute to the two institutes. Bring them on the day or post them to our Facebook pages (‘CPITNZ’ and ‘aorakipolytechnic’).

As always, the staff will be on hand to share

The new CPIT Aoraki opens doors for public open day

the great programmes on offer, advise on secondary school subject choices, and discuss industry work placement and employment options. CPIT Aoraki offers qualifications from certificate to degree level in a wide variety of subjects. Youth pathways, Maori and Pasifika Trades Training and Women in Trades all offer fee-free training.

In 2016, we add new programmes to its mix of high quality innovative education tailored towards meeting industry demand.

New to the Madras St campus is the Certificate in Parenting and Care of Children, with qualifications in early childhood studies and childbirth education also being offered.

The New Zealand Broadcasting School will facilitate the Certificate in Media Communication in its courses this year as a pathway to the Bachelor of Broadcasting Communications programme.

It’s an exciting year for vocational training in Canterbury. Find out more at www.cpit.ac.nz/community-open-day.


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Christchurch School of Music

2015 was a really busy year for the Christchurch School of Music with lots of exciting things happening.

In September the School celebrated its Diamond Jubilee – 60 years of providing excellent music tuition and ensemble opportunities to thousands

of Cantabrians.In December the School moved back

home onto the site of the old Music Centre. With the support of the Catholic Diocese, the school is renting four portable buildings on the site adjacent to Catholic Cathedral College where all the instrumental and voice teaching takes place on a Saturday morning and after school.

So along with its new branding, a new user-friendly website and a great new place to call home the CSM is in good heart and looking forward to a fantastic year of music making in 2016.

From pre-schoolers to septuagenarians, the CSM caters for a wide range of ages and musical styles offering opportunities

for group or individual tuition in all instruments and an ensemble to suit everyone. From orchestras, choirs, jazz and rock bands, world music ensembles, wind ensembles and

concert bands every taste is catered for. All ensembles take part in regular concerts including Saturday soirees and the popular annual Showcase Concert. Recitals where individuals can perform are also held regularly.

If you have always wanted to play an instrument but you’re not sure which one or you want to give your children a chance to have a go on all the instruments to help them decide, come along to our popular and free Try an Instrument Day on Saturday 30 January from 10am-12pm in the Hall at Catholic Cathedral College. You will get to hear the experts playing the instruments and then have a go yourself. Heaps of fun guaranteed and a great opportunity to find out what instrument really appeals. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Do your children lack self-confidence, or perhaps have so much energy that they need an outlet for it? Development

through drama is the ideal approach to teach confidence and channel youthful energy while building self-esteem.

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in New Zealand for 32 years. This highly regarded worldwide programme helps students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their potential by acting confidently and speaking clearly. This unique self-development programme helps achieve invaluable life skills. The confident, articulate child makes friends easily, accepts challenges and new directions. Confident children become well-rounded adults.

Our fully qualified teachers are trained in the Helen O’Grady Drama system. They ensure each child is encouraged

and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills. Three terms of the year cover the self-development programme and in the fourth term, all students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London examinations as an option for those who wish to pursue an international qualification.

Our safe, structured learning environment values student individuality and encourages team building. Most importantly, it’s great fun, too!

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Make joining a night class one of your New Year resolutions and begin 2016 by taking some time for yourself

and joining one of the wide range of nightclasses that are on offer at Papanui High School.

The start of a new year is the ideal opportunity to get inspired to get out and learn something new and meet some new people? Classes for Term 1 begin from Tuesday 9 February and the options are extensive from Art to Yoga and everything in between we are sure regardless of your age or interest you will find something to tempt you. Classes at Papanui High School are held in a warm, friendly relaxed environment and our tutors are supportive and well qualified in their chosen fields.

We have many new courses on offer for the first time in Term 1, one of these is our Dance Drills class which is a fitness class based around Dance. It will cover all the stretching, conditioning, strength and co-ordination drills that dancers use to improve their movement. Taking inspiration from Gymnastics, Hip Hop, Ballet, Break Dancing, Latin and everything in between. This course is being taught by Tobie Harding Ilot. Tobie has 18 years of dance experience she has coached gymnastics and taught Hip Hop Dancing and believes that “Movement is Life” she is passionate about being able to move your body and see what you can do. No previous dance experience needed and

course will be adapted to suit participants level of fitness.

For further information and enrolment in any of our courses please visit our website

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Building up skills while breaking down cultural barriers; that’s what Pasifika students working on improvements to a Pacific Trust Canterbury facility are doing, the trust’s community development advisor Noa Ellwood says.

CPIT Pasifika Trades Training students are working on the trust’s Pasifika Supported Playgroup facility in Aranui.

“For our community, the Pasifika Supported Playgroup creates a familiar environment with similar practices to kindergartens and pre-schools, to help prepare our children and educate our parents on the importance of early childhood learning. It helps break down those cultural barriers so that children and parents know what to expect outside their environment,” Ellwood said.

He was impressed with the level of competence and professionalism shown

Pasifika students demonstrate new skills by the students.

“They were awesome to work with. They really owned the project and under Karl’s guidance they used it as a learning opportunity to do it for themselves. The course provides an amazing chance for students to gain new skills.”

Pasifika civil trades students paved the playgroup’s outdoor area and will add a fence, seating and sail cloth later in 2016. CPIT Pasifika carpentry students will take their skills inside the centre this year, by building a partition to create separate sleeping and activity areas, as well as renovating the bathroom.

Students had also completed projects at Linwood College in Phillipstown and St James School in Aranui, along with community-based initiatives for the Tongan and Fijian communities.

“It’s an example of how these students are giving back to their community by contributing to the Christchurch rebuild while upskilling themselves for a better

CPIT Pasifika Trades Training

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Canterbury's Pasifika

Supported Playgroup facility.

Paving the way for improved Pasifika community facilities:

future,” CPIT Pasifika Trades Training mentor Reverend Fitifiti Luatua said.

Pasifika Trades Training is run in collaboration with leaders from the Pasifika community and government agencies with Pasifika church ministers playing a key role in nominating and offering pastoral support.

The programmes are open entry to anyone of Pasifika descent. For more information check out cpit.ac.nz/pasifika-trades-training.


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NEW DAYTIME COURSES: The Christchurch 360 Trail; Colin McCahon; Composers at War; Creation Myths; From Scribble to Script; Introduction to Looking at Art; Introductory Latin; Mexican Cuisine; Peacemakers in Canterbury During WWI; Refugees and Migrants in Today’s World; The Nature of Human Nature

NEW EVENING COURSES: Meals for One; Temptation Training

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Singing and music history are a feature of the WEA programme this term and all are welcome to attend. The popular ‘Singing for Pleasure’ course

with David O’Beirne continues on Tuesday lunchtimes, while ‘Italian Singing’ with Claudia Lues is on Thursday lunchtime.

‘Composers at War’ is a five-week course about some of the significant musicians who have suffered premature death or disablement through warfare. As well as reviewing the music and times of some of these composers the course tutors David Sell and Roger Buckton, will ask what might have been. ‘At times of war and persecution, composers have generally found themselves in invidious situations trying to balance the needs of a creative spirit with the requirements of patriotic duty, or even plain survival’, they say.

Philosophy is also on the menu at the WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) situated at 59 Gloucester Street. On Wednesday mornings Michael Couch continues his examination of ‘The Nature of Human Nature’, as he explores the ideas and assumptions of major modern philosophers and their intellectual impact – Darwin, Marx, Nietzsche, Sartre, Freud and Wittgenstein.

‘Learning to ask questions: in education, law, literature, politics, philosophy and theology’ is the topic for a five-week Saturday morning series led by Richard Dawson. ‘This

Music, philosophy and creation myths all

on offer at WEAcourse emerges from an interest in a range of people – including Nelson Mandela, Socrates, Augustine, Edmund Burke, Jane Austen’s heroines, Paul Freire, Janet Frame - who have a remarkable capacity to ask productive questions’, explains Richard. ‘What can we learn from great questioners? How do we learn from them? What will become of us in our inquiry?

Creation Myths’ is a five-week course where a number of different creation myths will be examined to see how different cultures have attempted to answer the big questions of ‘where did we come from?’ and ‘what is our purpose here on earth?’ Tutor Grant Pheloung, who taught in the ‘Great Books’ programme at Auburn University in Alabama, will also discuss whether the creation stories examined have any relevance for today.

Learn how to produce attractive and legible italic-based handwriting/lettering in a six-week course with tutor Ross Gray. Designed to suit the beginner, you’ll learn how to form italic letters correctly, with consistency and flow. Ross is a Christchurch teacher, contemporary painter and heritage advocate.

To enrol in these courses or any others in the WEA programme, phone the WEA on 366 0285, go online to cwea.org.nz or pick up a copy of the WEA programme from a city library.

In this digital age, where taking a photo is as simple as point and shoot, everyone is a photographer right? Not the case according to the professionals!

A photographer is an artist who uses their talent to communicate through images. The Design and Arts College of New Zealand (D&A) Photography programme teaches students how to develop a strong, personal, and creative direction in their work.

D&A graduate Amanda Maxwell is a great example of this. She has found a way to combine her professional photography skills with her passion for helping others. This year she will get the opportunity to grow her ideas for a better world after being selected to participate in an intensive programme called “Live a Dream.”

Amanda has a passion for helping youth who have experienced bullying and she aims to combat this issue through art by creating a workshop that uses art therapy to address bullying. To fund this enterprise after “Live a Dream” Amanda plans on selling a photography book of her own work.

D&A are currently enrolling for the February intake of Foundation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Makeup Design and Production, and Contemporary Photography.

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Adult and Community Education Term 1, 2016Come learn with usRisingholme Community Centre offers a wide range of short courses each term at a range of venues.Risingholme Community Centre Alterations & upcycling (sewing), Art (Basic Painting, Creative Art, Mixed Media, Watercolour, Paint your Own Cards, Painting with Acrylics), Breathworks Mindfulness for Health, Belly dance for Exercise, Cake Decorating, Canvas Craft, Dyeing of Natural Fibres, Embroidery, Empowerment, ESOL, Fabric & Craft Skills, Floral Art, Guitar, Hand Quilting, Italian Language, Knitting, NZ Sign Language, Patchwork & Quilting, Pilates Beginners, Pottery, Roman Blinds, Sewing Skills, Using your Overlocker, Weaving, Weekend Sewing classes, Yoga, Wood Sculpture, Woodwork, Woodwork for Women.

Christchurch Girls’ High School Argentinian Cooking, Dressmaking, Embroidery, Preserving Fruit & Vegetables, Salads – Raw & Vegan, Skincare & Make up, Screen Printing, South East Asian Cooking, Te Reo Maori, Vintage Fabric Printing Workshop; Watercolour Painting.

Hornby High School Chocolate Making, Cupcakes, Pattern Making, Sewing Skills, Successful Baking, Thai Cooking.

Riccarton High School Arabic Language, Basic Photography, Calligraphy, Customer Service, Creative Art, Creative Writing, Chinese Cooking, Computing (Excel & Word), Egyptian Cooking, Embroidery, ESOL IELTS, ESOL, ESOL Business English, First Aid, Gnocchi, Indian Cooking, Italian Cooking, Italian Language, Learn to Touch Type, Learner Licence Theory; Mediterranean Cooking, NZ Sign Language (a range of levels), Picture Framing, Portraits, People & Personalities, Russian Language, Sewing Skills, Spanish Language, Te Reo Maori, Tracing Your Family History; Woodwork, Website Design, Yoga.

Shirley Boys’ High School Arduino –introduction to coding and electronics, Art (Painting with Acrylics), Computing Basics, Computing (Excel & Word), Bake and Decorate, Designing Your Garden; Graphology, German Language, Learner Licence Theory, MYOB Computer Accounting; NZ Sign Language, Photoshop, Pilates, Reiki Level 2, Spanish Language, Take Control of your Life, Te Reo Maori, Thai Cooking, Website Design, Woodwork, Yoga (range of classes).

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Campus principal Gary Taylor said, “Having operated out of an earthquake-damaged building in Manchester Street for some time

now, we are delighted to have found the perfect building and location.”

The new building, on the south side of Hagley Park, was recently vacated by Deloitte, and will be fully furnished and equipped by the time of the first courses starting on the second of February.

“Education is the key to getting a good job now,” says Taylor, “and we can boast outstanding outcomes from our programmes. By way of example, 88 per cent of our web development and software engineering graduates from our four

nationwide campuses get great jobs in their respective fields.”

Vision College is also well-known for its counselling degree, as well as the highly successful Early Childhood teaching programmes, among others.

Taylor says, “I know one of the key features that attracts students to us is the smaller class sizes and personal level of tuition. We are very much a tutor-lead provider with a lot of one-on-one tuition given. There are a lot of students that like that environment ahead of large lecture theatre style.”

A separately branded component of the operation is TrainMe, which will also relocate to the new building. TrainMe

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Tertiary education provider Vision College is moving to Hazeldean Road over the

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More details can be found at www.visioncollege.ac.nz.

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offers free foundation level programmes to those aged 16 to 19. The two courses on offer for a February start are the well-named the #Ultimate Career Taster and Security Forces Training.

The #Ultimate is designed for those who don’t want to go back to school and would like to get credits towards NCEA

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Make `em jealous5 Majestic Lane, CashmereDeadline sale: Offers close Thursday, February 4, 4pm4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 2 toilets | 1 living room | 1 dining room | 2-car garage | Listing #: ST6875

You´ll love this gorgeous two-storey residence located in a desirably quiet cul-de-sac.

Living just got easy, with views across to the reserve offering tranquil sounds of nature. The floor plan encompasses four spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, a sleek and stylish kitchen that flows to generous interconnecting living spaces.

A sun-drenched deck bringing the outdoors inside and easy flow to the entertainment area. The master bedroom, complete with walk-in wardrobe, en suite and a balcony, ensures you have your own private retreat.

Designed for an enjoyable family lifestyle, enjoying close proximity to cafés, restaurants and shopping centres. Recreational needs are catered for with walkways and mountain tracks nearby.

The benefit of being zoned for the highly sought after Thorrington Primary school and Cashmere High school is an added bonus.

Open Home dates: Sunday, January 24, 1pm to 1.45pm; Thursday, January 28, 1pm to 1.45pm; and Sunday, January 31, 1pm to 1.45 p.m.

See you at the open homes or for a private viewing, contact Peter or Kathryn Hampton of Harcourts St Albans - Holmwood (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) on 03 377 0377 or mobile 021 889 903.

Deadline sale - offers close Thursday, February 4, 4pm at Harcourts Holmwood, 74 Edgeware Road, St Albans (unless sold prior).

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Entertainment

Thursday 21st January - Wednesday 27th January

THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R18)BROOKLYN (M)THE SEA (M)

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG)

SUFFRAGETTE (M)

ODDBALL (G)

THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG)

PEANUTS MOVIE (G)

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Computers

CURTAINFABRICS

European designs/coloursEnds of linesManufacturers secondsBy the metre or made to measure

CURTAINFABRIC OUTLET

71 Hawdon st SydenhamPh 366-5026

8.30-4.30 Weekdays

Curtains

A GARDEN OR LANDSCAPING TIDY UP? Shrub, hedge & tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440GARDENER - Need your home or commercial garden tidied up or renovated or require long term assistance. Phone Ruth 326-6663 or 021 272-0303GARDENING By mature female, very particular, honest & reliable $18 per hr, Northcote & surrounding areas, plse ph 03 352-2590SECTION CLEARANCE, MAINTENANCE & tree removal, Hill sections a specialty competitive prices, ph Ewan 03 326-5009 or 027 201-5150

Gardening & Supplies

QUEENSLAND SUN-SHINE COAST AUSTRA-LIA Resort, Ocean Views, Balconies, Self Con-tained, 1 or 2 B/R Ensuite, Heated Pool, Spa, Sauna, Free Internet, Shops, Restaurants, Tennis, Surf Club & Patrolled Beach, Public Transport at door. Ask for our SEASONAL SPECIALS. Phone 61 7 544-35011 Email: [email protected] www.mandolin.com.au

Holiday Accommodation

GENTLEMAN spoon seeks a small slim or petite female spoon text 0276594425

LONELY MAN seeks lonely single lady, any age or nationality to spoil and look after. Must be very presentable a wee bit of a minx, and have a spontaneous nature.Write with photo to Andy at P.O.Box 1919, Christchurch

OLDER GUY, been on own a while, is bored and available to entertain and enjoy outings, laughter, dining in or out, travel, exploring Non smoker SD, Ideal lady would be slender and tall, GSOH, feminine and stylish Email me at [email protected]

Personals

PersonalsMATURE GUY, single and living on own in nice setup, seeks an affectionate single slim lady for company, Ph 3583634

Rexellent RentalsCars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta

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Public Notices

Weka Pass RailwayWaipara, North Canterbury

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

Trains run every SUNDAY

in January.Info line Chch 96 22 999Depart Glenmark Station

11.30am & 2.00pm

DEMOLITIONWith care and respect we will remove your dwelling. Our policy is to recycle as much as we can. We are a

local company specialising in residential properties. We

will endeavor to cater for your individual needs.Ph. R.M. Solutions

021 02866981 for a free quote.

www.ccc.govt.nz

JELLIE PARK – INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT CHANGES TO THE JELLIE

PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN The Christchurch City Council is consulting on draft changes to the management plan for Jellie Park in northwest Christchurch. The changes are necessary to address identified inconsistencies and gaps in the management plan.

You are invited in accordance with Section 41(6) of the Reserves Act 1977 to submit written suggestions or objections to the draft management plan changes.

The draft changes to the management plan are available for inspection during office hours at the Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch. Copies can also be inspected at the Fendalton Library and Service Centre, 4 Jeffreys Road, Fendalton, and on the Council’s website (www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay).

Please submit your comments in writing no later than 5pm on Monday 28 March 2016: online at www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay; e-mail to [email protected]; by mail (no stamp required) to Freepost 178, Derek Roozen, Senior Network Planner Parks, Christchurch City Council, PO Box 73014, Christchurch Mail Centre, Christchurch 8154; or by hand delivery to the Civic Offices, 53 Hereford Street. Anonymous submissions will not be accepted.

The Council will provide an opportunity for those submitters who wish to be heard in support of their submission to appear before a Council Hearings Panel. Submitters should state if they wish or do not wish to be heard in support of their submission. The Panel will consider all submitters’ views before deciding whether or not to recommend to the Council that it approve the changes to the management plan.

For further information, contact Derek Roozen, Senior Network Planner Parks, on phone (03) 941 9798 or e-mail to [email protected].

M. PearceACTING COUNCIL SECRETARY

Public Notices

STORAGE Domestic & commercial

Sizes to suit all needs, from small to large

cubic capacity, Belfast/Marshland area

Phone 027 482-6538

Storage

We require casual relieving staff, usually between 9am and 3pm. Would suit someone in ECE training or with previous experience working with children or just an awesome Mum. Must have good references, be enthusiastic, flexible and reliable.

If interested or for more information, please phone Lynn on ph. 332-1330 or Brogan ph. 359-4007.

Casual Relieving Staff

Poppies Preschool 344 Gardiners Road, Christchurch [email protected]

www.poppiespreschool.co.nz

Situations Vacant

Appliance Sales & Service

388 4780Appliance Services

12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

Trades & Services

DRIVEWAYS & PAVINGFREE QUOTESProfessional, friendly

Service AlwaysPh. 03 329 4806 or 027 827 0505CAP CONSTRUCTION LTD

ROOFING

Robinson Roofing Ltd

- Re-roofing and new roofing

- Quality roofing at the best price around- Licensed building

practitioner

Call Hamish for a quote 03 347 90 45

ROOFING

Robinson Roofing Ltd

- Re-roofing and new roofing

- Quality roofing at the best price around- Licensed building

practitioner

Call Hamish for a quote 03 347 90 45

Lathan M: 027 552 8426 AH: 03 323 6636

E: [email protected]

Free Quote No job too small

• Alterations• Extensions• Decks• Maintenence• Repairs

BUILDER

Trades & Services

Rope & harnessa speciality,

no scaffolding required,

30 years of breathtaking experience.

FREE QUOTES

ROOF PAINTING

Phone Kevin 027 561 4629

Exterior staining, exterior painting, moss and mould treatment and waterblasting

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• Maintenance and Repairs

• Concrete Work• Ceilings and

Wallboards• Bathrooms and

Alterations• Weatherboards

and Decks

Phone 377 5544 AH 338 3494

Mobile 021 379 477www.jims.co.nz

Barry McGowanLicensed Certified

Builder

AAA CArPentry licensed builder practitioner all property maintenance small job expert by tradesman /handyman free quotes city wide call now 03 387-0770 or 027 245 5226 [email protected] tree CAre Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688BUILDer For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.BUILDer LICenSeD available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265CArPenter HANDYMAN - Small Job Specialists, Carpentry, Repairs, Decking & Maintenance, 40 years experience, no job too small, Ph Warren 03 322-1103 or 027 697-8541CArrIer LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069ConCrete CUttInG Affordable Concrete Cutting with Quality, and removal work. Free quote. No job to small. Phone 027 442-2219, Fax 359-6052 a/h 359- 4605

Trades & Services

DRIVEWAYSReplace, repair or new. We are a local company

with over 10 yrs exp. We also operate a digger for all other

earthworks.Ph. R.M. Solutions

021 02866981 for a free quote.

eLeCtrICIAnS Call the team at Turned On - plugs, rewire specialists, lighting, LED lighting, downlight repairs, switchboards. No hot water? 7 day callout service. Free quotes and ideas from the friendly guys at Turned On. If you’re over 90 yrs we’ll change your light bulbs for free. Call Murray 022 6177 275

FenCe PAIntInG Staining Quality at a reasonable price. Free quotes. Phone Warren today on 980-1676 or 027 2014713

FUrnItUre reMoVALS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313

GAS, PLUMBInG, DRAINAGE & HEATING. 24/7 service. Ph Mike Cairns Gas & Plumbing 021 132 8929 or 03 326 7949

HeAtPUMP INSTALLATIONS. New Year Special, installation. $600 + GST. Heatpump annual service & clean $60. Call Murry at Turned On Electrical 022 6177 275

PAIntInG & Decorating interior & exterior, gib fixing, plastering, paperhanging, Est 50 yrs in ChCh, ph Wingfields Ltd, ph Mark 021 171-1586 or 355-5994

PAInter AVAILABLe All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

PAInter Top quality work, interior/exterior, pensioners discount, free quotes, 30 years experience, I stand by Canterbury, ph Wayne your friendly painter 03 385-4348 or 027 274-3541

PAIntInG & PLASTERING. Int & ext painting, gib fixing,stopping & skin coating. Exc references. Ph Liz or Greg 027 622 8699 or 03 312 6099

PLASterer Gib Stopping, Small job specialty. 30 + years experience. Ring 0800 387-369

PLUMBer For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943

PLUMBer ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274-350-231

PLUMBer A Top Plumbing job completed at a fair price, prompt service, all work guaranteed, Ph Brian 960-7673 or 021 112-3492

rooFInG Qualified & Licenced Practitioner. Re-Roof & Repairs, all types. Member New Zealand Roofing Association. Over 35 years experience. Phone John 027 432-3822 or 351-9147 email [email protected]

Trades & Services

SPoUtInG CLeAnInG Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034tILer Phone Paul 022 151 9242, 981-2802tree WorK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759t.V. SerVICe Centre Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD. Aerial installations and kitsets, 480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379 1400UPHoLSterer Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448VHS VIDeo tAPeS & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655WAterBLAStInG Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nzWInDoWS & DoorS Joiner 25 yrs experience, Repair of rot or full replacement of sashes & existing windows & doors, Glazing, door locks, security stays fitted, New house installation of doors & hardware, ph Mykle 027 399 1673

Trades & Services

Ballet TuitionClasses for juniors

to seniors or individual

private lessonsPreparation for examinations

and competitionsFull teaching registration BBO

Ph 027 282 5700Joan Adams (A.R.A.D) Solo Seal

Tuition

PILATES Beginner & Intermediate classes, Tuesday & Wednesday nights. Fendalton Croquet Club, Makora Street. Phone Julie 351-2100

AAA Buying goods quality furniture, Beds, Stoves, Washing machines, Fridge Freezers. Same day service. Selwyn Dealers. Phone 980 5812 or 027 313 8156

A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph 022 0891 671

A RECORDS and Hi-Fi gear wanted, excellent prices paid for good records especially kiwi and overseas 60’s - 90’s PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days 3663278 or 021 2226144

TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

Wanted To Buy

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Entertainment-What's Going On In Town-

C ontact : Jo Ful ler - phone 364 7425jo.ful [email protected]

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ClubBISTROOpen Tuesday

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TUESDAYS &THURSDAYS

MembersLucky Card Draw

WHAT’S ON

www.newbrightonclub.co.nz

JOINA CLUB BYTHE SEA!

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RestaurantPIERVIEWQuality a la carte

with a view!

Open FRIDAY,SATURDAY,& SUNDAY

from 5.30pmBookings Recommended

FRIDAY SPECIAL:All Grills... $20!

for a limited time

SUNDAY SPECIAL$25 3-Course Feast

NEW SUMMERMENU OUT NOW!

TAB POD

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PRIVATEFUNCTIONROOMSAVAILABLE

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118 Racecourse Rd, Sockburn, Christchurch. Ph 03 342 7150Racecourse Hotel Motorlodge

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MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BEEGEES/ROBBIE WILLIAMSTribute Show

«WHAT'S ON«FRIDAY 29th JAN, 7PM

FRIDAY 19th FEB, 8PM

NZ SINGER SONGWRITER

PERFORMS THE SONGS & STORY OFCAT STEVENS 'WILD WORLD'

with special guest

PRESALE TICKETS $15 / DOOR SALES $20

BRYCE WASTNEY

RYAN BEEHRE

SUNDAY 28th FEB, 2.30PM

BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST

PAT, BRENDAN &Lil Sis ANNETTE (USA)

TICKETS $15 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BRENDAN DUGANFAMILY REUNION SHOW

SUNDAY 14th FEB, 2PM

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LIVE MUSIC

6PM FRIDAY29th January

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Due to popularity, GBC in the Garden Hotel complex on Marshland Rd will be continuing into 2016 with a sparkling array of live music each Friday night.

Whether you're dining in the adjoining very popular Garden Buffet Restaurant, chosing a bite off the GBC a la carte menu, or just keen to find somewhere new and interesting to enjoy a cool drink, make yourself at home in GBC.

Open daily from 9am, the Garden Bar Cafe is a cafe by day serving great coffee and a cabinet selection of delicious gourmet food, and by night GBC is a bar with a great range of beverages and simple yet complete a la carte menu. Anytime, GBC is the perfect place to relax and catch up with family and friends.

For your listening pleasure, GBC has enlisted some of Christchurch's top acts to play from 6pm each Friday throughout February.

Hailing from Oregon, USA, Mandi has been based in Christchurch for the past 15 years. When not performing solo on keyboard, you can find this dazzling entertainer singing as part of the X-Files duo, or fronting the Retrosonic rock band. She is also a certified vocal instructor who teaches both privately and in schools.

Completing the lineup of great acts for February are the Easy Hearts duo on Friday 12th and the Rhonda Campbell duo on the 19th.

GBC in the Garden Hotel complex, 110 Marshland Rd, phone 385-8880.

Coming up on Friday 5th February & 26th February is songstress,

Mandi Miller

on FridayLIVE


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