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Billion-dollar spend up keeps business humming GEORGIA O’CONNOR-HARDING
Business is booming with 54 per cent of all retail spending occurring in the west and northwest of the city. A city council commissioned retail report showed in the year ending June 2015, about $1.54 billion was spent out in the west, with the north-west close behind on $1.2 billion. The largest increase in spending was in Banks Peninsula with an increase of 13.8 per cent. Since the February 2011 earthquake, Riccarton, Addington, Sydenham, Hornby and Middleton had become the main location where people worked after the central city was gutted of 50,000 workers. And it appears as though those workers and residents who have moved west are spending their dollars locally. The report said Christchurch cardholders spent 82.2 per cent at local merchants with the most money of $1.6 billion spent at su-
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permarkets and specialised food stores. Food and beverage was the next in expenditure with $614 million. The Hub Hornby centre manager Jason Marsden said the expenditure was on the back of the growth that is happening in the residential market as well as more people working out west. “So they’ll be coming down and patronising the shops at lunchtime . . . it drives money in the area as well.’’ He said large amounts of development in the industrial parts of Hornby and the inland port in Rolleston had helped. “There is mass amounts of industrial and business growth on this side as well as residential growth.� Expansion of the Hornby Working Men’s Club property portfolio of retail outlets completed last year with the opening of the Coffee Club. The Hornby Working Men’s Club owns about 3.9ha of the land from Carmen Rd to Denton Park.
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SHOPPING: Business is booming out west with place like The Hub Hornby reaping benefits. Right: Hub Hornby centre manager Jason Marsden says residential and commercial developments have helped.
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Fitness teacher bows out at 91 GEORGIA O’CONNOR-HARDING
Iris Vallender taught young men how to be fit during World War 2 and performed a skipping demonstration to the then Princess Elizabeth. However, at 91, she has now decided it is time to finish up. After much convincing from her daughter, Mrs Vallender has decided it is time she “gave it up” after running a gentle aerobics class at the Upper Riccarton Methodist Church for 35 years. Described as “quite a character,” Mrs Vallender said it’s time to “wind it all down.” “I’m not exactly 20 any more” she said. Mrs Vallender will be celebrating her 92nd birthday in June. Born in the Isle of Wight, England, Mrs Vallender has been teaching “keep-fit” classes since she was 17. “I used to take a young boys class during the war. That’s where I got started.” She was chosen by the Isle of Wight County Council to go away to college to learn how to teach others fitness. Mrs Vallender has lived a busy life having played representative netball and football for the
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BUS AND CAR COLLIDE One person was transported to Christchurch Hospital with moderate injuries after a collision between a bus and car. St John was alerted to the incident at 7.54am last Thursday. Three ambulances were sent to the scene on Yaldhurst Rd where 25 people were assessed but only the person in the car needed hospital treatment. CYCLIST HURT A cyclist in his 30s sustained moderate injuries after colliding with a car on the intersection between Russley Rd and Avonhead Rd. St John was alerted to the incident at 7.25am on February 9. The man was taken to Christchurch Hospital to have his injuries assessed.
ACTIVE: Iris Vallender has been involved in keep-fit classes since she was 17. She has decided now is the time to wind back.
Isle of Wight as well as performing a skipping demonstration for the Queen back when she was a princess, all before she moved to New Zealand. “I was small and quick but I am very slow and old now.” A jack of all trades, she even helped to build Spitfire fighter aircraft during the war. Her daughter Laraine Jaspers said it was a scary time as the Isle of Wight was bombed regularly.
“A lot of women had to do men’s work because there were none around.” Mrs Vallender moved with her husband and her two children to New Zealand in 1955 before starting a “keep-fit” class in the central city. She still goes on weekly walks with the City Ramblers group walking up to 10km. Ms Jaspers said convincing her mother to give up the classes and to take it easy on the fitness has
been a battle. “She is still totally independent. She is just as fit. She is on the go all the time but it is just time to wind it all down,” Mrs Jaspers said. Mrs Vallender was recognised for her efforts with a Community Services award back in 1995. A special morning tea was held at the Upper Riccarton Methodist Church to celebrate the longevity of Mrs Vallender’s wellloved classes.
PROTECT YOUR VALUABLES Canterbury police are encouraging drivers and passengers to take simple steps to ensure their vehicles are not targeted by opportunistic thieves. Constable Trevor Gurney said leaving valuables on display or not locking cars is tantamount to inviting an opportunistic thief to properties. Police and “Safer Christchurch” have joined forces to produce bright yellow “all valuables removed” hangers for drivers to display on their rear-view mirror in an effort to remind owners to remove valuables and lock their doors. Simple steps such as fitting a steering lock in addition to locking doors will deter thieves.
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Enter City2Surf the corporate way IS THE only activity you do with your workmates sitting at a desk? Well it doesn’t have to be. Corporate groups around Canterbury are on the countdown to this year’s The Star City2Surf with Mike Pero event – and your company could be part of it. A group of 150 staff from Synlait has entered in this year’s event on March 20. Synlait senior marketing and event adviser Tegan Jones said it was the fifth year the company was entering the event. She said the health and wellbeing of staff and their families were important to the company, and this was a good way to get everyone together and motivate each other. “People look towards it, everyone talks about it, it’s a nice start of the year to get everyone together.” Synlait will have a shipping container at the event again this year, where its participants can relax, listen to music and eat. Already more than 150 corporate sites have been booked, and there are about 15 more up
Man pleads guilty over Facebook threats for grabs. This year’s City2Surf will again feature two different events. Participants in the 14km event will set off at Centennial Park in Spreydon, while those taking part in the Sport Canterbury 6km route will begin at Opawa’s Hansen Park. Both finish at the Ferrymead playing fields. Synlait has staff entering in both events, with a mix of running, walking or even people taking push chairs along for the ride, Ms Jones said. “The nice thing about the event is it is open to every fitness level.” The Star City2Surf with Mike Pero event organiser Vanessa
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A Hornby man who sent 321 threatening messages to his former boss has pleaded guilty to an unusual offence under new digital communications laws. Henare Pera Hohaia pleaded guilty to causing “serious emotional distress” at the district court on charges relating to threatening messages he sent his former manager. The woman had no contact with Hohaia for more than a year after he stopped working with her. She then discovered he had sent hundreds of private Facebook messages over a few months. They included threats, one
showing a picture of a firearm to the victim’s head, and some suggested Hohaia’s family members were stalking her. One was a threat to shoot her pet horses. Hohaia was released from Hillmorton Hospital ahead of his court appearance, after three weeks as a patient there. He remains an outpatient and was accompanied by a social worker in court. Hohaia could be liable for up to two years’ imprisonment and up to $50,000 in fines, under the new Harmful Digital Communications Act which came into effect in July. He will be sentenced on April 26.
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‘Give us a chance’ – Wishbone BRIDGET RUTHERFORD Te Hapua: Halswell Centre’s Wishbone cafe is asking residents to give it a chance before boycotting it. Wishbone general manager Jo Parag said the company was working on making the cafe more comfortable and getting to know the community’s needs. “I know we’ve got work to do, but we need to get accepted by the community,” she said. “We’re in the process of doing it, I don’t think people understand the work going on behind WORK IN PROGRESS: Wishbone cafe says it has a lot to work on at its Te the scenes.” It comes after the Halswell Hapua: Halswell Centre’s outlet and was in the process of doing that. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN Community Project called for a boycott of a Wishbone cafe and pasta were delivered by road Halswell Community Project so people could support locally freight. chairwoman Chrys Horn said she owned businesses in the area. She said Wishbone was always wanted the city council to review Ms Parag said Wishbone had keen on adapting to the commu- their policies on tenders. been working with the city coun- nity it was in, and needed some “No, I will still not be patroncil to improve the ambience of time to do that. ising Wishbone and will be enthe cafe, including new furnish“I’d say give us a chance to be a couraging others to do the same ings to make it feel more homely. part of the community,” she said. largely because it is really one It also supported locals by em“We won the tender fair and of the few tools we have to show ploying two local full-time staff, square and I think we might be that this really is a problem envialong with a number a part-time getting the blame for that. It was ronmentally and socially.” staff, she said. the council that awarded us the She said the last two city The business prided itself on tender.” council awarded cafe leases went having biodegradable packaging The city council said it chose to Wishbone and was worried which could be recycled, she said. Wishbone over Christchurch if the process did not change, The fresh food products, such business Red Cafe because it other local businesses could be as sandwiches, were flown down provided a quality product, value replaced. daily, while food such as slices and professional service. •Readers’ letters, pages 6 & 8
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Computers key in the modern world Hornby High School acting principal Jon Rogers talks about the way schools are upgrading in technology to keep up with the modern world. We have just come through the “back to school” phase of the year with several stories in the media about how expensive it is for families to equip their children with uniforms, stationery and, in recent times, a laptop or chromebook computer. This last item is a recent arrival on the list of requirements and at Hornby High School we appreciate the effort and sacrifice many parents have made to equip their children. Computers are a total gamechanger in education. Every student who has a computer, or even a smart phone, has all the knowledge and information in the world at their fingertips. Students are not reliant on the teacher to provide information or the right answer.
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Last week the Western News asked readers what they thought of a call to boycott Te Hapua: Halswell Centre’s Wishbone cafe because the lease was given to a non-local business: Bob and Jenny Wilkinson – We totally support your excellent stance and let’s hope locals boycott the cafe. It is disgraceful of the council, and yes there should be some policy supporting local businesses. Food from Wellington? Gary Knight, Hoon Hay – As with the Auckland-based Christchurch operated Sydenham crematorium in recent years, the latest revelation of Wellingtonbased Wishbone leasing Te Hapua cafe in Halswell bears testimony to the blasé attitude of the city council by not retaining this lease for a local business. The hallmark of any community should be to engage through retail or lease options only local personnel for business opportunities inclusive of cafe’s in order to retain the inherent spirit of that community. Christchurch company Red Cafe, having venues in South Christchurch and Riccarton libraries, should surely have been given first consideration, having been the additional applicant for lease of Te Hapua cafe. Accolades from city council
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aged bland food, same happened at Jellie Park pool I think, chucking out a local operator if my memory is correct. Hope this is not going to happen at other libraries and other city council sites. Local food made to order and with flavour, and with any profits back into the local community. Jodi Wareing – Where’s the sustainability? Everything is pre-packaged, all of it is driven or flown to Christchurch from Wellington. That’s not sustainable. Why didn’t they offer the tender to a Christchurch business, local suppliers and less of an effect on our environment? The food is average and it’s far cheaper to walk two blocks and get a muffin or sandwich from New World. It’s ridiculous. Michelle Nottage – Gosh. Should people in Wellington boycott Christchurch companies? Bridget West – I would if I were there. Disgusting move local businesses have been through a tough time so should have been given it. Richard Perkovic – I’m sure they’re employing locally still. Can’t see the issue really. Julie Gaudin – Wishbone becoming a national brand is not a crime. I actually like being able to get food I can eat clearly labelled at Jellie Park.
Pressure is mounting on the city council to release controversial plans that could see Denton Park turned into a mega community facility with a pool. Last week we asked readers where they would like the facility to go. They respond: Pic Nic – Kyle Park, Warren Park, Wigram or one of the closed schools in the area, just not Denton. Traffic around there is already a nightmare and it seems to be the only sporting park that’s consistently used . . . best to leave it that way I think. Mary Williams – Kyle Park . . . there are four schools I can think of where the children could walk to the pool for swimming lessons. Michael Rae – Get rid of asbestos in the Kyle Park site and put it there. Close for school and with it was done right share some sort of
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What’s SCIRT doing in 2016? SCIRT has started the final big push to finish its work by the end of 2016. SCIRT’s programme of repairs to pipes, roads, bridges and retaining walls will be completed by December. After SCIRT, Christchurch City Council and NZ Transport Agency will continue their programmes of ongoing repairs. Your support is helping us get the job done. Thank you from the SCIRT team. We’re now 86% through our programme.
A SNAPSHOT OF 2016 We’ve largely completed our enormous work in the central city. Most of the SCIRT works this year are in the suburbs. It’s still all go in the east of Christchurch and some suburbs are getting even busier. The good news is that SCIRT’s road cones and crews will start to disappear from suburbs through the year.
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All about attitude – Christian Gallen, Ngati Kahungunu, is the South Island co-ordinator for Attitude, a not-for-profit that gives health presentations to teenagers in schools across the city. He talks to Fraser Walker-Pearce about up-skilling parents, back flipping with Nitro Circus’ Travis Pastrana, and why he’s still a kid at heart Thanks for talking to me Christian. Tell me a bit about Attitude? I’m the South Island co-ordinator for Attitude, which is a hard thing to explain, but basically we’re New Zealand’s largest external health provider. So that means we give healthbased presentations to schools around the South Island. We cover mental health, relationships, skills for the real world, and a lot of other topics. I’ve been doing this job since 2009, and I still really enjoy it. I think I remember you guys from high school! I think we had presentations from a guy called James? Yeah, you probably would have! James is still here, we’re a small Christchurch-based team, just four of us. But the four of us managed
to visit all high schools in the South Island last year. We also give programmes for intermediate schools. Have you had to deal with some pretty sad problems in your time? We’re really more focused on the preventative health side of things, so we like to think of ourselves as the signpost at the top of the mountain rather than the ambulance at the bottom. So instead we speak to a full assembly of kids, and that allows them to be more informed to make good decisions when situations arise. In the intermediate programme it’s all about making friends and safety on the internet and things like that. Then when we get to high schools it’s more about mental health and relationships and things like that. Oh good to hear. Tell me about your time with Nitro Circus. Were you involved in their tour? Yeah I was. I was the official tour reporter in 2015. I got the job, which was amazing, because to even get an interview you had to make a video
submission. I made a cool video that kind of grabbed the attention, with a 1min bio about myself, then you had to spam all your mates to get behind you and vote for you, and get as many votes as you could. There were hundreds of people that entered, and I was the only Kiwi that made it into the top 100, and I snuck into the top 10, who all got an interview. And I was lucky enough to get the job after that. So I got to meet all the crew, got to go on the tour bus. So I became the tour guide as well, because they were all tourists in New Zealand and I just got to hang out with them which was amazing. What inspired you to try out for the Nitro Circus job? Well my mate and I made a movie called Death Cheaters where we’d jump around and do all sorts of stunts, and it actually premiered at the wee cinema in Sumner. Being involved in that kind of stuff was just awesome. So I decided I’d go for this gig with Nitro.
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teaching young people life skills terwards. They also taught me how to back flip a BMX bike; after every event I got to slide down the gigantic mega ramp; and I got to be on stage and give people high fives when they landed their tricks. That’s crazy, I’m so jealous. You must have been gutted when it finished? It was so depressing when it finished, but I was just so mentally and physically drained. I still keep in touch with them online, we message each other a bit, and I get a few Snapchats from them. I also got to run their social media while they were on tour, which has about six million fans. So there was a bit of paper work to do it but so worth it. Pretty cool that you have Travis Pastrana’s details on your phone, not many people can say that. I heard that you also play in a band? Yes, I do, I play in a local band called Merchants of Flow, and we play reggae
FAMOUS MATES: Christian Gallen got the chance to meet Nitro Circus’ Travis Pastrana (above) when he became their tour reporter last year.
And do you do any of that stuff nowadays? We still organise paintball events out at the beach and in the forest with homemade slingshots and we buy paint balls and go at it. You’d love it, it’s so much fun. I’m definitely a kid at heart. I probably would love that! What was your best experience with Nitro Circus? One of the best experiences
I had with them, and I knew I was with them because I had climbed onto Travis Pastrana’s (American stunt performer and motorcross rider) shoulders, when we were on Waiheke Island, and he tried to back flip into the water from about 8m up. But of course that’s just not how physics works, so we kind of just belly flopped into the water. So funny – but so sore af-
music. We’ve been playing shows regularly in Christchurch every year for quite a few years, but some of them have had kids now or gone overseas and we haven’t played a gig in months. Wasn’t expecting to hear you’re a reggae player. What about your own schooling life? Well I’m 29 now, but I went to Redwood Primary, before my parents shipped me off to Middleton Grange for high school, which was a long bus ride every day. And after high
school, did you go to university? Yes, after high school I went to Canterbury University where I was dead set on becoming a teacher. I was also quite passionate about Te Reo Maori studies and it was a good way into the education system. So I majored in Te Reo Maori, and I was offered the job at Attitude. Did you have good lecturers for Maori at university? Yes. I had some fantastic lecturers, they were Junior and Komene, I don’t actually know their last names. Are your family from Hawkes Bay? No, no – from Canterbury. There’s four of us, I’m the youngest – I have a big brother and two older sisters in that order.
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LOCAL IMAGINE: Caomh Browne-Scott, of Governors Bay, and Danielle Smith, of Burnside, performing a “word at a time” story as part of the improvisation classes taught at the Court Theatre.
Learning the art of improvisation
A student from Burnside has been learning the art of thinking on the spot as part of the Court Theatre’s improvisation programme. Danielle Smith along with Caomh Browne-Scott of Governors Bay from the Junior Youth Improv class has been mastering the art of making up stories right off the bat. The two students were performing a “word at a time” story. The Court Theatre – home to the Court Jesters started up its improvisation classes last week. The improvisation classes taught by the Court Jesters, are the minds behind the Court Theatre’s popular
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“Scared Scriptless” held on Fridays and Saturdays. The aim of the improvisation class is to introduce participants to learning the skills and joys of thinking on the spot. The termly classes offer adults and young people the opportunity to work with members from the professional entertainment troupe the Court Jesters. Tutors from the Court Jesters include Jeff Clarke, Daniel Pengelly and Brendon Bennetts. The Junior Youth Improv participants will showcase their skills for family and friends at the end of the term.
Mental health, service focus for Villa head girl Villa Maria College is back at school and head girl Liv Kerr’s main focus this year is on mental health. Liv is part of the school’s leadership team. She said two themes she will focus on this year is mental health and service. “Mental health is something extremely close to my heart and I feel an utmost urgency to
bring awareness of the importance of mental health because too many young adults in our community are falling victim to what is going on inside their head.” She said service is also a passion of hers and she is hoping to encourage other students to help the community in anyway they can. “A life lived to save others is
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More land round the Hornby, Linwood and Papanui commercial centres is proposed for rezoning to residential meduim density. This means smaller section sizes and townhouse or multi-unit style developments will be allowed in this proposed zone. This will enable more households in the area and a greater choice of housing options - for families, couples and single people.
Letters have been sent to owners and occupiers of houses in or next to the area proposed for rezoning.
Why do we need to change? We need to plan for future growth in Christchurch. The Independent Hearings Panel wants to create the potential for 23,700 more dwellings by 2028. The panel has directed the Council to notify larger areas of Hornby, Linwood and Papanui than originally proposed for residential medium density so that possible rezoning can be tested through the submission and hearing process.
You can phone us at 941 5986 and speak to a district plan review planner, or email us at dpreview@ccc.govt.nz You can read the full proposal and the supporting evaluation report at proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz/ additionalproposals There is a hard copy (reference only) at each Council service centre and library.
Ways to make a submission We encourage you to find out what’s proposed and how you might be affected. It’s important for the Independent Hearings Panel to know if you support or oppose the proposal. You can do this by making a submission: Online - proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz On paper - submission forms are available at Council service centres and libraries. Email - you may prefer to type your submission - use the same format as the printed submission form, and email it to us at dpreview@ccc.govt.nz
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a life lived well.” Liv said she is looking forward to working with the senior leadership team, the students and the wider college community to help empower every student to live a life enriched with mercy values. “I am completely overwhelmed with excitement to see where 2016 goes.”
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Scholarship success in geography, history A former Hillmorton High School student has received scholarships in both geography and history. James Adams, who was a year 13 student last year, was awarded the Woolhouse Scholarship at the school’s prizegiving at the end of the year. On top of that, he found out last week that he gained scholarship success in Level 3 geography and history. This placed him amongst the top achieving students in New Zealand. Scholarships are designed to challenge and motivate able students in New Zealand. James is now studying law, politics and international relations at the The University of Auckland, which he also received a scholarship to attend. Hillmorton High also gained other NZQA scholarships with Sophie Milne gaining one in geography and Liam Hayes a scholarship in dance.
SUCCESS: Hornby High School NCEA Merit and Excellence endorsement students. From left: Madison Hickford, Liberty MacKenzie, Georgia Sytema, James Cameron, Shontelle Wallace, Ellison McLean, Brad Turner, Theresa Joseph, Tyler Hawkins, Naseeba Kaskar, Billy Roper, Jasmine Peters, Rose Eaton, Jack Woodgate, Jerica Flores, Jericko Tayong, Annaliese Scott, Jack Fisher, Ashley Hider. Front: Paul Capote, Harvey Mesias.
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by students, teachers and year 11 dean Phil Daines. Mr Rogers said later this month the school will invite parents to their academic awards ceremony to congratulate students and acknowledge their hard work. He said level 2 NCEA results were also pleasing for the school. The pass rate was at 72 per
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Medal haul for St Thomas, Villa and CGHS JAIMIE KEAY
St Thomas of Canterbury College won six medals at the South Island Rowing Championships. The regatta was held at Lake Ruataniwha in Twizel on January 30-31. Villa Maria College also won six medals and Christchurch Girls’ High School finished the championships with five.
For St Thomas the men’s under-19 pair of Jakob Mangels and Alex Coulthard won the school’s only gold while the boys’ under-16 single sculls and boys’ under-16 coxed eight each won silver. To round out the medal haul the boys’ under-16 and boys’ under-15 coxed quad sculls both won bronze. Villa Maria won their only gold in the women’s novice
double sculls, with Georgia Freeman and Molly Miller finishing in a time of 8min 9.86sec ahead of Dunstan Arm Rowing club in second. Silver medals went to the girls’ under-16 double sculls and women’s novice coxed quad sculls while bronze went to the women’s novice coxed four, girls’ under-16 coxed quad sculls and the women’s under-19 coxed quad sculls.
CGHS women’s under-19 coxless pair of Laura Pinnell and Sophie Jackson won silver while Jamie Holwood, Mya Cunningham, Grace Loveridge, Holly White and Madi Hill won silver in the girls’ under-16 coxed four race. Three bronze medals were also won by the women’s novice coxed eight, the girls’ under-17 coxed eight and the women’s under-19 coxed eight.
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CONCENTRATION: Jakob Mangels and Alex Coulthard on their way to winning the men’s under-19 double sculls.
CYCLE, RUN AND SWIM: Medbury School pupils got stuck into the school year with a triathlon. Almost every boy from years 5 and 6 got involved, whether that be in the individual or team event. This year’s triathlon champion was Sam Idiens with the fastest time out of the 11 and 12 year-old boys. The junior triathlon champion, winning the Schneideman Brothers Cup, was Art Aitken who had the best time out of the nine and 10 year-old boys.
WINNING FEELING: Christchurch Girls’ High School rowers from left, Taylor Waddington, Sophie Jackson, Sarah Fitchett (cox), Paige Waddington, Laura Pinnell.
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Mouth-watering dressed as lamb National Lamb Day on February 15 celebrates the day in 1882 that William Davidson and Thomas Brydone exported from Port Chalmers NewZealand’s first shipment of frozen sheep meat. Lean lamb has surprisingly few calories, Jan Bilton writes.
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New campus for tertiary students Tertiary education provider Vision College is moving to Hazeldean Road over the summer break.
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ampus Principal Gary Taylor said, “Having operated out of an earthquake-damaged building in Manchester St 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 Deloittes, 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 nation-wide 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 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 and experience a range of career options, including getting their driver’s licence. The Security course is very popular with those wanting a career in uniform such as the military, police or security industry, being a very physically challenging course. More details can be found online at www.visioncollege.ac.nz.
Vision College is also well known for its counselling degree, as well as the highly successful Early Childhood teaching programmes, among others.
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New courses - good for business Graduate to head chef Majors in retail management, personal financial planning and supply chain logistics are being offered for the first time at CPIT Aoraki this year.
Three new specialisations in the Bachelor of Applied Management are offering students new opportunities to help them get started in business. The majors, consisting of Personal Financial Management, Supply Chain Logistics and Retail Management, are designed to meet the growing needs of industry and students throughout the Canterbury region. “All of our training includes practical, industry experience, which means that we are very aware of what businesses and the community needs in terms of skills and training,” Business Head of Department Dr Teresa Schwellnus said. The major in Personal Financial Management provides a pathway to full membership of the Institute of Financial Advisers (IFA), and enables students to apply to become a Certified Financial PlannerCM (CFPCM). The programme was put together with the assistance of the IFA and specifically meets the needs of the industry for specialist financial training. “These are good qualifications that go beyond what’s expected and are part of increasing the upskilling of the profession,” IFA Chair Michael Dowling said. Another good example of CPIT Aoraki responding to the needs of industry is the major in Supply Chain Logistics. The course is a natural extension of courses for operations and production management. “The course is equally valuable if you are managing a farm, a supermarket, a
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shipping company or an airline company. Managing logistical complexity is vital for any competitive organisation,” Dr Schwellnus said. These courses are for people who want to enter industry with real world, practical skills and this is also the case for the major in Retail Management. The programme covers market development and sales, retail management, retail marketing, consumer behaviour and e-commerce. “The retail sector is constantly becoming more sophisticated and these papers will give students the most up to date skills and information,” Dr Schwellnus said. CPIT Aoraki courses also give people in full-time and part-time employment the opportunity to gain qualifications while working. The Centre for the Assessment of Prior Learning can offer students credits for professional experience towards these qualification. For more information visit www.cpit.ac.nz/business.
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he CPIT graduate is head chef at The Cuban, the hip restaurant that opened last year in St Asaph Street. “I’ve been running this kitchen for five months now and it’s great. Being a chef allows me to work with my hands and make people happy. I love to make people happy, it is the best feeling to get a compliment from a customer.” It’s been two years since James graduated from CPIT. He first finished a certificate in cookery and decided to undertake a specialised Diploma in Cookery. In two years’ time he went from being a student to head chef and even a teacher. “A student from CPIT Aoraki is doing her training here. She just had a couple of assessments with me, learning to make mayonnaise for example. I like teaching and passing on what I know, although I am still learning myself.” James emphasises the importance of studying. Having the background when you enter the industry is necessary, he says. “Go and study! Many people in this industry don’t study but having a basic background is necessary. I would definitely recommend
CPIT Graduate James McPherson is Head Chef at The Cuban restaurant.
young aspiring chefs to study at CPIT Aoraki and work part time. You learn the most when you combine both.” A moment James brightly remembers during his studies was running the CPIT Aoraki Visions restaurant. “One of the highlights was running the Visions restaurant on campus. You run the kitchen, are under pressure and you learn a lot. I also did a degustation dinner where the class had to come up with a 5 course meal. It was amazing to make your own menu and get paying customers”. Now this is James’ daily life, creating menus and running a kitchen. He couldn’t have wished for anything better. “I am very happy where I am. It is busy, but if you do something you love you never work a day.” To learn more about the Department of Hospitality and Service Industries, visit www.cpit.ac.nz or phone 0800 24 24 76 for more information.
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Christchurch School of Music The Christchurch School of Music has started 2016 with a new building, a new website and a whole new look.
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fter a busy year in 2015 when the School celebrated its Diamond Jubilee 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. In 2016 the School is expanding its popular “Take Orff with Music” programme. Classes for 2-4 year olds will be held on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 10am and the class for 5-8 year olds is on a Saturday at 11.15. These classes provide a wide variety of music experiences for the children and are based on the Orff Schulwerk approach to music education, an
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ANDREWS TREE Care Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688 BRICKLAYER. GEoRGE Lockyer. Over 30 years bricklaying experience. UK trained. Licensed Building Practitioner number BP105608. Insurance work. EQC repairs. Heritage brickwork a speciality. No job too small. Governors Bay. Home 329-9344, Cell 027 684-4046, email karengeorge@xtra.co.nz BUILDER LICENSED, available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265 CARRIER Local, experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069 CLEANER AvAILABLE, good rates, efficient & thorough, all household duties, ph Mel 027 502 9289
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MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS
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Focus on sounding like the real deal Madsen Promotions has another spectacular show set for the Hornby Workingmen's Club this week that celebrates three acclaimed acts - BeeGees, Robbie Williams, and the Eagles. Paul Madsen, lead singer and manager of Madsen Promotions, has been bringing tribute style shows to Christchurch for 15 years with the Hornby Workingmen's Club consistently drawing a large fan base over this time. "We really focus on sounding like the real deal whilst being relational and interactive with our audience," says Paul. "Dancing and a great night out is a must for everyone whilst keeping the cover charge reasonable!" 2015 was a significant year for Madsen Promotions, playing sell out shows in USA. "We performed our BeeGees Tribute to a sold out audience of 2500 people at Las
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Vegas M Resort and then a follow up with a sold out performance in Pheonix Wild Horse Resort." With a return tour of the USA scheduled for June July this year, the future is looking bright for this Nelson based troupe. A superb night of international standard entertainment featuring the legendary hits of the BeeGees, Robbie Williams, and the Eagles is booked to take place at the Hornby Workingmen's Club on Friday 19th February. Tickets are $20 on sale now at the HWMC office, Carmen Rd, phone 349 9026.
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Organising a fund raising event? Tired of the same old, same old? Addington Raceway has a deal for you - FunRaiser. Addington's superb catering is coupled with the 'thrill seeking' action of Harness Racing to not only create a great night out, but also offer a simple way to raise money. Addington provides a three course buffet dinner, admission to Addington Raceway, complimentary Race Form Guide per person, on-site car parking, and a newcomers insight to harness racing with Addington's master of ceremonies. The package is priced at $42 per person, however for every ticket sold, $10 of the ticket price goes towards the fund raising. Phone Addington Raceway on 338 9094 to discuss available FunRaiser race dates and make your booking.
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The greater Christchurch Education Story Together, we’re working with schools, principals, teachers, parents and communities to improve education and raise achievement for all of greater Christchurch’s students and young people More than 1,200 new teaching spaces are being created and a further 1,200 are being repaired. Many schools are transforming how they teach, adopting innovative techniques and turning their classrooms into innovative learning environments. More teachers are working together to raise student achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and other subjects. Young people need skills such as digital fluency, problem-solving and the ability to work with others. These skills are best learnt by students when they are in innovative learning environments. Despite the challenges and difficulties that have faced our students, educators, schools and families over the past five years, student achievement continues to rise. Alongside parents, families, wh nau and the wider community we’re creating an innovative education network to support 21st century students.
$
1.137
BILLION
is being spent by the government for the rebuild and renewal of 115 schools in greater Christchurch following the earthquakes. This is the most significant investment in education in New Zealand history.
Progress to date ·
6 schools are now complete (Pegasus Bay School and Halswell School, Wait kiri, Marshland, West Rolleston and R whiti).
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Lyttelton Primary School will be completed by Term 2 in 2016.
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37 projects are in design or under construction.
Latest technology Rebuilt schools will have the latest information communication technology.
Communities of Learning Currently there are 13 Communities of Learning in Canterbury, benefitting 113 Schools and 32,736 students.
Early Childhood Education Services More than 500 new spaces for young children.
The greater Christchurch education network will be the most innovative in the country by 2022.
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Special Education Currently working on 9 new satellite classrooms within host schools for children with special education needs.
Schools will be rebuilt or redeveloped.
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new schools (on new sites)
Student Pathways
rebuilds (on existing sites)
Over 520 Trade Academy places helping improve student pathways.
redevelopments