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FRASER WALKER-PEARCE

More than $25,000 of ratepayer money could be used to put deck chairs and hammocks in New Brighton.

But residents and groups say it is a waste of money in a suburb that is still struggling with quake-battered roads, dirty streets and overflowing rubbish bins.

City council staff last month, decided to look at installing deck chairs, hammocks and a “hole-in-the-wall” in New Brighton as a “transitional project”.

New Brighton Business and

Landowners Association manag-er Paul Zaanen said transitional projects was not the answer for New Brighton.

He said it was time for the “essentials” to be addressed in the suburb – including cleaning the streets up.

“We’ll have to measure up the nice-to-haves with the essen-tials. I’d actually love to see the money spent on a street cleaner. That would be great to see them wash, clean and tidy up the streets in the area,” he said.

He said city council staff had “good intent” with the idea, but it wasn’t what was needed.

New Brighton resident Lesley Fulton agreed a street cleaner was needed and projects that

“actually make a difference”.“I don’t want to be lying in a

hammock with an overflowing bin next to me,” she said.

City councillor Glenn Liv-ingstone said this year the city council needed to do what they “were there for”.

“. . . fix the roads, rebuild the infrastructure and ensure our streets are tidy and that rubbish is not blowing around,” he said.

City council’s head of urban regeneration, urban design and heritage Carolyn Ingles said the

idea had a “favourable re-sponse” from many community groups.

“We are in the process of design, engineering advice and costing for these elements,” she said.

Consulation starts Thursday with a drop-in-session 5.30- 8.30pm at the Burwood-Pegasus New Brighton board room.

Have your sayDo you agree with $25,000 being

spent on deck chairs, hammocks and a hole-in-the-wall in New Brighton?

What else do you think the city council should be addressing in

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MOVING IN: Waitakiri Primary School principal Neill O’Reilly and pupils have reason to celebrate – the school, one of the first merged after the Government’s controversial post-earthquake education shake-up, will open tomorrow. The school, made up of the former Burwood and Windsor schools, has operated from two campuses since 2014. It officially opens tomorrow with a ceremony on site at 6pm.

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Saturday February 6, noon-4pm

The annual Thomson Bowl Jam has become the biggest bowl skating event in the South Island. There will be more than $5000 of prizes up for grabs across the five divisions which are 13 and under, 16 and under, open men’s, open women’s and veterans 30-plus.

This year the event is solely focused on the bowl session. In the following weeks, the

Thomson Skate Jam will be happening, which is more aimed at beginners and supporting

grass-roots community skateboarding.

Thomson Park, Marine Parade. Free event.

Golden Oldie Movies for February

1.30pm every Monday, come early for a cuppa.

The New Brighton Museum will be showing a ‘golden oldie’ movie every Monday, this month the movies are:

• February 1: Laughter in Paradise 1951 Comedy, Alistair Sims, George Cole, 93min

• February 8: The Fabulous Dorseys 1947 true story starring Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey 88min

• February 15: Runaway Bus 1954 comedy Frankie Howerd, Margaret Rutherford 78min

• February 22: The Third Man 1949 thriller, Orson Welles, Trevor Howard, 104 min

• 29th: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthurs Court 1949 musical, Bing Crosby, 106min

New Brighton Museum, corner Hardy St and Seaview Rd. $2 entry

Shirley Showcase – Guest Speaker Forum.

Wednesday February 17, 2.15-2.45pm

Shirley Library will be having guest speakers talk on a variety of topics on a regular basis throughout the year. Our first inaugural speaker for 2016 will be Mayor Lianne Dalziel. She will be reflecting on her role/life as mayor of Christchurch.

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ASBESTOS TO BE BURIED Asbestos found during the demolition of QE II will be encapsulated on site, the city council has decided. At an estimated cost of $3.8 million, the asbestos con-taining material will be isolated, buried, encapsulated and then covered with clean top soil to create an embankment for sporting events. The alternative would have been to haul the ACM to Kate Val-ley, at an estimated cost of $9 million.

ROBBERY SUSPECTS ARRESTEDTwo men seen on CCTV outside a North New Brighton dairy before an attempted robbery have been arrested. Police released photos of the alleged offenders entering Jenny’s Dairy on Bowhill Rd, around 2.50pm on Monday. Iosefa Fili Fili, 18, and Joshua Felise Nuu, 20, were arrested a short time after the release of those images and both have been charged with attempted aggravated robbery. Fili Fili and Nuu were also charged with the aggravated robbery of a dairy in Avon-side on January 8, in which cigarettes and $500 cash was taken. Both men entered no plea and were remanded on bail. It is alleged both men were working together in both robberies.

WAINONI FLAX FIRE Firefighters from Christchurch, Wainoni and New Brighton stations were called out to an fire on Monday morning. The incident happened at Wainoni Park at about 4.45am, and the New Brighton sta-tion was turned back after it was found that a flax bush had been set on fire, with about 5x5 m2 of the vegetation on fire. The incident was deemed suspicious and passed onto police.


Emergency Government funding has been injected into the four Aranui schools that will close this year, after concerns over student and staff well-being.

Avondale Primary, Wai-noni, Aranui Primary and Aranui High Schools will all be closed down at the end of the year to make way for the super school Haeata.

All teachers and staff from the four schools will lose their jobs – about 67 full-time employees in total.

But schools and social ser-vice agencies are concerned for pupil and staff welfare because teachers will leave mid-year to take up other positions.

Because the schools are closing, no new teachers can be hired to take their place.

The Ministry of Education

told the Pegasus Post it had funding available for extra teaching support due to the risk of “higher than normal staff turn-over”.

So far, six temporary teachers for each of the four schools had been funded.

How much funding would be required overall was un-known, because it could not predict the need, said ministry head of sector enablement and support Karen Casey.

She said the ministry would be “responsive” to meet staff-ing needs as they arose.

Aranui Primary School prin-

cipal Mike Allen (inset) said he was concerned both with the morale of his staff and how changes may affect pupils.

“All of the teachers will be moving on at the end of the year, but in between then and now, we don’t know (if they will move). The way we see it, people have lives and they’ve got to move on,” he said.

The Salvation Army youth and education officer Major Bruce Tremain, who works with Avondale and Aranui Pri-mary Schools, said well-being would be compromised

Teachers leaving part way

through the year, combined with added stress of a new school next year and the earthquakes would take its toll on children, he said.

“Some (pupils) will cruise through the problems that come with the move, and some will really struggle, I have no doubt,” he said.

New Zealand Education In-stitute director of campaigns Stephanie Mills said it would meet with the Ministry of Education to discuss staffing this month and will “actively support” staff affected by the changes.

Funding injected for schoolsExtra support for pupils, staff well-being in Aranui schools

LIVE UPDATE: Haeata campus is being built on the site of Aranui High School, and is expected to open in term 1 of 2017.

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People respond to the Pegasus Post column by Environment Canterbury which said a short-term solution to waterfowls polluting Kerrs Reach is a cull of canada geese.

Karen Lesley Arrowsmith: NO IT ISN’T!!! But maybe someone could look into the amount of effluent from dairy farming that is pouring into the water-ways in Canterbury instead? Why is cull-ing the only answer? Surely there has to be another solution in the 21st-century?

Carolyn Fraser: Leave them alone, poor birds. So they poop in the river well so do our ducks. Woopdy-doo. Go row somewhere else.

Pauline Harper: Most definitely, the geese are a pest, get rid of them.

Bruce Denton: They are canada geese, that suggests they are an introduced pest so, lets cull and eat them – they don’t taste too bad.

Sherron Bielski: If they don’t like the excrement, they could row elsewhere.

Peadar Maguidhir: No houses along there now, time for cull days.

Brian Lee: Ask yourself what native species have they pressured/displaced? If any yes please!

Judy Colwell: Canadian geese are a pest and not native to New Zealand. Cull them they are dirty and greedy.

Caleb Blaine: Canadian here! Leave my birds alone! ....Eh?

Dael Sutton: Aren’t the rowers doing it for the exercise? Pushing through that should be good for them.

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Recently I saw a very good friends dog Riley, a 6 year old Boxer cross, who presented because his mum had recently spotted a mass in the front of his chest. On first glance, you would think it was not serious but experience has told me that all lumps have the potential to be malignant and its best to identify what we are dealing with before a planned surgical excision.

Riley is an awesome dog and a real “child substitute” to my friend. He has the BEST life, hiking up hills, mountain biking, running, swimming in lakes and holidaying around the South Island. He is spoilt and he knows he’s number 1 and so handsome. I think if he could talk he would. Lola and Riley really enjoy a good play together. Would be fair to say Riley has the life of riley!!!

The lump wasn’t large but Riley had started scratching at it. It was raised and red and the size of a marble. At McMaster & Heap we would always suggest a fine needle aspirate (FNA) to determine what cells the mass is comprised of. A FNA requires no sedative and can be done in a consult. It is a quick, simple, cheap test and can reveal a lot.

Riley was admitted and a FNA was looked at under the microscope by our vet Kate. Kate felt it was most probably a benign tumour, but couldn’t be sure so

it was felt that wide surgical margins were the best option and to send the mass off for pathology once excised. Riley coped superbly under the anaesthetic and woke up wagging his tail and singing a song to us all on his padded trampoline bed. It’s hard not to fall in love with him.

The pathology report revealed the mass to be a Benign Follicular tumour (trichoblastoma). The tumour was benign and the margins were clear. Great news for Riley.

We would always recommend finding out what a mass is before we surgically remove. It aids in planning the surgery, formulating a treatment plan and aids in prognosis.

The nastiest masses are often the smallest and pop up suddenly. If malignant, they often spread rapidly to the major internal organs causing death. Dealing with a small mass is

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Former Aranui High School principal John Rohs has made a quick fire move to Auckland.

After a decade at the helm of the decile two secondary school, Mr Rohs has taken on a role as principal of Papakura High School.

He learned that he had been successful with his application for Papakura just days before the end of year assembly last year.

He told the school community in the closing comments of the assembly. Students responded with two “amazing” impromptu hakas, he said.

Last year was a roller coaster for Mr Rohs. He was made redundant due to the Aranui High School closing at the end of this year to be part of the new “super school” Haeata.

Mr Rohs did not make the short-list as principal for the new school with former Hornby High School principal Andy Kai Fong getting the nod.

But instead of retiring, he made the decision to move to Auckland.

After 10 years being part of the Aranui community he

struggled to make the decision he said.

“It was extraordinarily dif-ficult. In many ways tearing myself away from Aranui was one of the most difficult things I’ve ever done both profession-ally and personally, particularly after the earthquakes.

“Even now I’m getting emo-tional just talking about it, but those 10 years have so deeply affected me in a million different ways, it’s truly a special place,” he said.

He moved to Auckland last

month, and although having moved closer to his daughter, who is studying at Auckland University, he still feels away from home.

“It’s really tough, some mornings I wake up and think I’ll just hop in the car and head to Aranui, but it’s not like that anymore,” he said.

Former Aranui principal finds new challenge up north

Have your say What kind of an impact did Mr Rohs make in Aranui? Did you see the hakas? Email fraser.

[email protected].

FINAL FAREWELL: Valentino Punivai (left) and Leo Petelo say goodbye to former Aranui High School principal John Rohs, who has taken on a new challenge at Papakura High School in Auckland.


Rawhiti Golf Club president Mene Mene has been selected to play a round with professional golfer Ryan Fox.

Mr Mene was one of three golfers picked amongst thousands of nominations to take part in the Holden New Zealand Professional Golf Association Championship in March.

Mr Mene was selected for his tireless work at keeping Rawhiti Golf Club afloat. Last Septem-ber he was pivotal in convinc-ing the city council that the club should receive a 25-year lease on the land.

The competition, which has been running since 1920, will take place at Remuera Golf Club in Auckland from March 3-6.

Mr Mene said he is looking forward to playing alongside Ryan Fox, rugby great Grant Fox’s son, in a ‘pro-am’ match.

“I just can’t wait. I’ll have to find time to fine-tune myself fitness wise after being out for a while. Remuera will be a bit

tougher than Rawhiti I think,” he said.

The other two players select-ed to take part in the tournament are North Islanders Sian Steven-son and Cole Manson.

As part of his prize package, Mr Mene will be treated like a pro, having a day of coach-ing with the Institute of Golf, a dedicated caddie for the tournament, play with a new set of professional clubs for the tournament, and be kitted out in professional apparel.

He said: “They’re giving us a Holden car to drive around for the whole week – I hear it’s got a V8 (engine). We’re getting a whole set of custom clubs, and all the bells and whistles that come with it.”

Success for Mr Mene in the tournament will not be taking on Ryan Fox, but besting his own score.

“My handicap is sitting at 18, and I played an absolute blinder last week, I hit a 77, which I haven’t done in ages. It’s a bit of a focus for me, instead of trying to beat Ryan, I’ll beat my own best score,” he said.

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Eastern Vision programme manager Evan Smith

Where’s the vision, what’s the plan?

2016 is likely to be a major turning point for the east. We’ve certainly been waiting long enough.

Regeneration plans will be created for New Brighton (again) and hope-fully we’ll start to see some real results on the ground this time. And consulta-tion on the future use of the red zone lands along the Otakaro/Avon River and Southshore should also get under way.

In the meantime, old school sites await new uses and new schools are being developed, new housing ini-tiatives are progressing in both the private and public sectors, Burwood Hospital is being revamped and new sport and recreation facilities are get-ting started.

With so much going on it’s critical that there is some kind of overarching vision and integrated plan that we all agree to, that guides this regeneration and informs our response to future natural hazard risks.

Two important corridors intersect

at New Brighton – the Otakaro/Avon River with the adjacent residential red zone linking the CBD with the coast; and the coastal strip from Northshore to Southshore.

These significant corridors and New Brighton are pivotal and must provide the foundation for the eastern regen-eration.

All parts of this framework are in-terdependent – and the whole is more than the sum of the parts.

Haphazard piecemeal development that is not integrated is going to result in hit and miss second-rate outcomes.

Without the big picture that takes in all of the eastern flat lands, each indi-vidual piece of the jigsaw, no matter how beautifully crafted, will not mesh with any other or make sense.

Unless all the regeneration agencies

understand this big picture and col-laborate with each other and the com-munities, then the regeneration will not succeed and community aspirations will not be realised.

We need to insist that all of us have a say in the future of the east and that there is an agreed integrated overarch-ing vision for all the eastern flatland suburbs that takes this feedback on board. And we need a clearly-defined road map of how we are going to get there with clear time frames.

So let’s get on with it already.For more about the recovery of the

east, check out “Eyes East” on the Rebuild Christchurch website: http://www.rebuildchristchurch.co.nz/videos/eyes-east

Overarching vision, integrated plan critical

Have your say Evan Smith says New Brighton and the two corridors leading

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Readers respond to an article on cyclist Clay Taylor who was badly injured after being forced off the road into a ditch by a passing motorist.

E Hitchcock, Merivale: It seems that the problem that led to Clay’s accident was not the roadworks but his need to avoid greater injury of being hit by a vehicle.

His was an incident between two vehicles. The driver of the motor vehicle forced Clay off the road and did not stop to ascertain injury, so has apparently com-mitted a hit and run offence.

The root cause of this is a common mindset amongst New Zealand drivers that they should be able to overtake a cyclist in any situation without pause.

The driver in this situation appears to have attempted an overtaking manoeuvre without enough room.

In my opinion we need an advertising campaign to remind drivers of their obli-gations when overtaking cyclists.

In every other traffic situation, the onus is on the overtaking vehicle to avoid ac-cidents.

The short-term lesson for cyclists is to follow the guidance in the road code.

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Talented musicians from the eastern suburbs have been selected for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra National Youth Orchestra.

The orchestra is made up of 60 of the country’s top young classical musicians, and in-cludes 12 from Christchurch.

Three of those, double bassist Matthew Harris, 19, of Wainoni, flautist Rebecca Robinson, 23, and bassoonist Breanna Abbott, 18, of Bromley, were all picked for the prestigious orchestra.

The musical group are, until tomorrow, together for an inten-sive one-week camp at Waikato University and will then per-form in Hamilton and Tauranga.

The youth orchestra acts as a stepping stone for many up-and-coming New Zealand classical musicians.

NZSO chief executive Christopher Blake said: “An important feature of the youth orchestra is the opportunities it provides to perform important and seminal orchestral rep-ertoire under the direction of highly-experienced professional conductors.”

Acclaimed Australian conduc-tor and music educator Richard Gill will lead this year’s camp and conduct the concerts.

The NZSO will also be auditioning for its next intake for youth orchestra players in a few weeks, successful candi-dates will play on stage with the NZSO for a July concert.

DOUBLE BASS: Matthew Harris, 19, of Wainoni was one of 12 Christchurch residents to be selected for the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra National Youth Orchestra.

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HELPING HAND: Emma at Portobelo Preschool helping with the mural.

SHORE THING: Supervisor Stephanie had a go at stand-up paddle boarding in Cass Bay.

GROUP PADDLING: From left: In the front: Caius, Ethan, and Uriah. Back from left: Deijdre, John, and Emmanuel take to the water.

Youthtown Christchurch made tracks to the water with the kids in the last week of their summer holiday programme.

As well as helping to paint a mural at Portobelo Preschool, the kids also got the chance to go stand-up paddle boarding at Cass Bay.


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As Richard Hopkins of Physiotherapy Associates on Wainoni Road points out, it’s not so long ago that if we

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Nowadays, our lifestyle has become increasingly sedentary, and with a heightened awareness of how dangerous sitting all day at a desk can be to our health, Richard says that increasing activity levels by even a small amount is essential. “Some of the most potent drugs known are produced by our bodies, why not take advantage of them?” Endorphins released when we exercise trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to morphine, giving a positive and energising outlook on life.

“Make it one of your New Year resolutions,” he suggests. Richard and his colleague Wendy Cooper recommend taking baby steps to begin with and building up activity levels. There are plenty of ways to put this

advice into practice. Get up and walk around your office whenever you can; take the stairs rather than the lift; put the TV remote control and your mobile phone on the other side of the room so that you have to get up

to use them.Richard and Wendy recognise that some

may have problems increasing their activity levels, and they are there to help. Arthritis sufferers, for example, can still become more active and stiffness should not be a barrier to exercise. They will provide hands-on treatment to ease tight muscles and use techniques such as spinal manipulation to keep you active, and they will recommend exercises to take home so that, no matter what your circumstances are in, you can still benefit from increasing physical activity.

No GP referral is needed to be treated by the team at Physiotherapy Associates. Open five days a week, from 8am to 6pm, find them at 86a Wainoni Rd, opposite Porritt Park. Phone 03 389 7196 for an appointment.

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PLAY FOOTBALL 2016

Burwood AFC is a small but progressive club with Junior and Senior teams.

Burwood supports the Whole of Football framework initiated by NZ Football and run by Mainland Football. This concept works for our First Kicks (4-6 years) and the 7-8 year olds (Fun Football). Both these ion grades are run In-house with the help of Mainland Football and other clubs. Registration is now online, for more information see our website www.burwoodafc.co.nz. We expect to have 3 Senior teams, with our Senior A team in the new Qualifying League.

Whether you aspire to play in the premier league or if you just want to play with your mates, the club has teams in almost every grade

from First Kicks to Youth, Premier League to Masters. We welcome competitive and social players and coaches alike to

join our Club and get involved in the various football activities we offer. The Club provides NZ Football Accredited Skill Centres for ages

8-11 in the buildup to the winter season proper, along with Summer Football, School Holiday and Development Programmes so more young people can learn the beautiful game from the clubs qualified and experienced coaches.

For the talented junior and youth players opportunities exist to compete against their peers in International and National Tournaments such as Kanga Cup (Australia) U17 and U19 National Club Championships.

With Coaches Glenn Lapslie (Men’s Premier League) and newly appointed Women’s Development Officer and Women’s Premier League team Coach Graham McMann along with Mario Hofmann (Football Development Manager) our key people on the grass, 2016 promises to be a good one.

Visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz and register online today or contact [email protected]

For football in the North East of Christchurch come to Parklands United Sports Club. The football section caters

for players from First Kicks(4-6 yr olds) through all junior grades, Mens PDL, Senior Divisions 6 to 1, Masters Football and over 45’s. We have a particular emphasis on Girls/Females football and boast a full range of teams for female football from Girls 10th grade to Women’s PDL, Women’s Div 2 and Women’s Premier League. Parklands United players are regularly recognised in Canterbury representative sides from 11th Grade to the Mainland Pride.

Parklands United is firmly focussed on our players, their families and the local community with our clubrooms on Queenspark Drive open each Saturday night of the season. These evenings are strongly supported by our members with parents and senior players keen to see and applaud all junior Player’s of the Day as they are presented to the club.

Parklands United welcomes new and existing members and invites to you to register Online now via our website, or come to our registration days on Feb 10th, 13th & 14th. For more information visit our website www.parklandsunited.co.nz

We currently have 1 NZ football fern in Meikayla Moore, an NZ U-20 women’s

player in Una Foyle and an NZ U-17 player in Rebecca Lake, plus players in US colleges, all who currently play or have played for the club in our youth development programs. On the boys side, we are well represented with Canterbury Utd.

One initiative the club is rolling out this year is the filming of Junior and Youth games. This is being done to allow youth players to create a personalized video library to send to U.S colleges and National League teams. For the juniors, they will be able to watch the game with their parents and analyse themselves in relation to the playing style of the club

Our philosophy is about nurturing and developing players and coaches to be the best they can be. For aspiring players, we aim to help get them to the NZ U-17 National teams, US scholarships National League and beyond.

Burwood AFC Coastal Spirit FCWelcome to the 2015

football season.

Christchurch United

FC TWENTY 11 – SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY Parklands United

Play Football with Nomads United AFC in 2016

Christchurch United is a football club with a rich history, winning 6 National titles and

winning the Chatham Cup 6 times, along with wins in English Cup and the Mainland Premier Football League.

Christchurch United has also had number of senior players represent New Zealand as well as a number of juniors. Players such as Danny Halligan, Ryan Nelsen, Alan Stroud and Ben Sigmund to name a few.

With the best registration fees this side of Christchurch, Christchurch United is an exciting, positive football club catering for all ages from 4 year old first kicks to our senior teams including our Women’s team and Sunday Men’s League.

We are proud to announce the appointment of Cvetan Ivanov (Tsetso), as our Senior Men’s Head Coach this season. Tsetso brings extensive coaching knowledge and skills base which is going to benefit the squad and club immensely. An exciting season follows, so watch and support this team. He has coached both in New Zealand and overseas at a high level.

Along with this, the Christchurch United Men’s Squad will be training and playing at the International quality fields of the Christchurch Football Centre at Yaldhurst Rd – a real bonus.

Pre-season training/trials for the 2016 season for First Team and Reserve squads has begun, and are running Tuesday & Thursday nights with a 6.30pm start/Sharp. Squad members are required to attend, and new players/hopefuls are welcome to attend and try out for a spot with the mighty Rams in their 2016 campaign.

The 2016 season is shaping up to be a busy one with the annual battle against Mid Canterbury for the Tony Fleming Trophy being held in Christchurch. In addition a number of teams will be involved in various tournaments throughout the year.

The first event for 2016 will be a Club Day which is being held on Sunday 14th February between 11:00am – 1.00pm at our clubrooms - Spreydon Domain (Domain Tce). Registrations can be made, along with purchases of club gear & merchandise from Soccer Direct.

Keep informed of updates via our website www.christchurchunited.co.nz and our Facebook pages.

Nomads United is one of the oldest and largest football clubs in Canterbury and

is committed to making sure all members enjoy a quality club football experience. Nomads United is based in north-west Christchurch at Tulett Park offering an affordable participation opportunity for all to enjoy.

Nomads’ has a very strong junior membership and is a fun, vibrant club that supports all players regardless of age, ability and gender with a number of girls teams. Nomads United members share a genuine

love of football creating a great environment to further develop your skill set on the pitch. Nomads United provide numerous training opportunities throughout the year as well as offering a great junior programme for players new to football.

There are always club activities to be involved in throughout the season that not only players but families, friends and club supporters can enjoy

If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Sian on [email protected] or 027 202 1574

We look forward to seeing you on Registration Day on the 14th February 2015 at 2pm.


Play Footballin 2016All Age Groups WelcomeFirst Kicks - 6yrs and younger

Fun Football 7 & 8 YearsJunior Football 9-12 YearsYouth Football 13-19 YearsSenior Football 20+ Years

Masters Football 35+ & 45+

Register now via our club webpagewww.papanuiredwoodafc.co.nz

or email [email protected]

PAPANUI REDWOOD AFC

Positions also available for Coaches,Managers, and Clubroom Volunteers in this

family orientated football club.

Football for everyone from 3 years to over 45's

COASTAL SPIRIT F.CNUTURING & DEVELOPING POTENTIAL

VISIT WWW.COASTALSPIRIT.CO.NZ OR CONTACT PAUL 021 734 353 TO FIND OUT MORE

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FULL TIME STAFF TO GIVE YOU A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE

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For all grades from First Kicks to Masters, Competitive and Social leagues.

To register visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz and click on the links.

We will also have information sessions on Wednesday 17th February (6.00-8.00pm) and

Sunday 6th March (10.00-12 noon) at our Clubrooms - Upper Riccarton Domain, 92 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton.

And for those young players wanting to start playing now you can also register for our;

FC TWENTY 11 Summer Football Programmes & Skills Centres – for boys and girls aged 5-15.

For Dates, times and prices and to register visit www.fctwenty11.co.nz

For more information contact our Football Development Manager Mario Hofmann

[email protected]

New Players and Coaches

welcome

FC TWENTY 11

Where it all started for All White Aaron Clapham and Football Fern Meikayla Moore

At the clubrooms, Clare Park,Burwood Road

Sunday 14th February 10.00am-12.00pmMonday 15 February 6.30pm—8.00pm

New junior players, we need to sight proof of age (birth certificate, passport or Plunket

book)For more details see our website

www.burwoodafc.co.nz

REGISTRATION DAYS

JUNIOR COACHES REQUIREDPlease fontact the Secretary

Mark Tolchard, 383-2035

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Wednesday Feb 10th 6.30pm to 8.30pm Saturday Feb 13th 10.00am to 12.30pm

Sunday Feb 14th 11am to 1.30pmFootball for all ages

First Kicks (4-6 yr olds) All junior mixed grades,

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Masters and Over 45’s.Football for Females is a Speciality

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Who: Junior, Youth & Senior playersWhen: Sunday 14th February 2016

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There will be many fun activities including football games, skills, a bouncy castle and

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Or Register online at www.nomadsunitedafc.sportingpulse.netFor any enquiries please contact Sian on

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Emerging research has shown as many as 50 per cent of older adults and as many as 25 per cent of younger adults are deficient in vitamin B12.

Scientists at Rush University Medical Center found those most deficient in vitamin B12 to have the smallest brain mass and the lowest scores on tests measuring short-term memory, concentration and brain performance.

Another study showed that older people with higher levels of B12 in their blood have bigger, healthier brains, and score higher on cognitive tests than those with lower levels. Yet another recent landmark study showed that B12 supplementation slows the accelerated rate of brain shrinkage and declining cognitive function.

B12 is essential for energy production, cell health, regulation of mood and sleep cycles, nerve health and repair, and prevention of homocysteine, a serious cardiovascular risk factor that is known to cause damage and

plaque in the blood vessels. It can also increase the chances of a stroke. Harvard researchers found a 34 per cent decrease to risk of vision loss in a study of participants aged 40-plus, who were supplemented with B12. Another study linked a higher risk of hearing loss in subjects in their 60s who were low in B12.

The reason so many people lack B12 appears to be our body’s ability to absorb it, declining with age as the digestive system becomes less efficient. Anti-reflux medication and other drugs further reduce B12 absorption. The good news is B12, in the form of methylcobalamin sublingual tablets that are dissolved in the mouth and passing thru the digestive tract, have been shown to effectively raise B12 levels in the body.

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INGREDIENTS 8 medium ripe tomatoes ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ½ cup extravirgin olive oil 4 garlic cloves, sliced 4 sprigs fresh thyme (or 4 basil leaves, chopped) salt and pepper, to taste 255g toasted pine nuts 450g grated Jarlsberg cheese

METHOD Heat oven to 180 deg C. Cut tomatoes in half. In bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, garlic, thyme, salt and pep-per; gently mix in tomatoes. Transfer to ovenproof dish, turning tomatoes cut side up before baking 15 minutes. When tomatoes are cool enough, remove skins before returning to baking dish. Sprinkle tomatoes with nuts and cheese. Return to

oven and bake about 10 minutes, or until cheese turns golden and bubbly. Serve as bruschetta on sliced, toasted Italian bread or as a side dish to fish and meat.

Jewelstone in the Crown for the MissionIT’SARARE thing, (as themodernNewZealandwineindustry is still so veryyoung) that anyone gets to sit

down, tastewine and chatwith apersonwho has beenmakingwine at the same company formore than 30 years.The opportunity arose to

spend timewith PaulMooney atMission Estate. The long andcolourful history ofMissionEstate began in 1851when amission stationwas established

near theNgaruroroRiver, wherevineswere planted to producesacramental and tablewines. Thewines haveweathered floods,building relocations, earthquakesandmany a drama since, but it

was under the tutelage of BrotherJohnCuttance that young PaulMooney began honing hiswinemaking skills back in themid-1980s, and he’s been a part ofthe furniture ever since.Their flagshipwine is

Jewelstone, a representation ofthe epitome ofwhatMooney andhis team can achieve fromprime,hand-harvested cabernetsauvignon,merlot, cabernetfranc, petit verdot and syrah.Being treated to a ‘vertical’

tasting of a selection of thesewines dating back to 2006was,just quietly, beyond great. Thewines, all under cork, had beendecanted and open for at leastfour hours. Unlikemany ofHawke’s Bay’smore famous reds,the oak is not something Paul andhis teamwant to stick out in thewine.“We love [French barrel

makers] Taransaud.We’re usingthese things called 119s— they’renot a showy barrel.”

One current release isMissionJewelstoneAntoine 2013 ($50).Named for FatherAntoineGarin,pioneering 1800swinemaker, thisis a blend of 58 per cent cabernetsauvignon and 39 per centmerlotfrom theGimblett Gravelscombinedwith a 3 per cent squirtof cabernet franc from theBridgePaTriangle.Withmenthol, pineneedle and smoke-driven aromasthat lead to savoury flavours.The Jewelstone project has

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If you have a food question emailGlenys [email protected]

Q A&What kind of food decoration isvarak?It’s an ultra thin sheet ofsilver or gold, sometimessold in flakes and used as agarnish on Indian sweetsand desserts. Also called

vark or silver/gold leaf, it istasteless and very brittle,breaking up if touched.Indian food stores shouldknowwhat you are talkingabout, but I haven’t beenable to find a local supplier.Concerns have been raisedabout varak because it issometimes adulterated withaluminium. It’s prepared onox gut tomake layers easyto separate.

How do I cook rhubarb so itdoesn’t break up?Gently, and not for too long.Cooking it in a pot or

microwave is quicker, butoven poaching givesexcellent results. Prepareand chop the rhubarb into5cm pieces, place in anovenproof dish and tosswith sugar plus a lightsprinkling of water (if therhubarb is wet youwon’tneed any). Cover with a lidor foil and bake in amoderate oven for about 20minutes, until the rhubarbis tender and the sugarsyrupy.

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8 medium ripetomatoes1/4 cup balsamicvinegar1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil4 garlic cloves,sliced4 sprigs freshthyme (or 4 basilleaves, chopped)salt and pepper, totaste255g toasted pinenuts450g gratedJarlsberg cheese

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Heat oven to 180C.Cut tomatoes inhalf.In bowl, whisktogether vinegar,olive oil, garlic,thyme, salt andpepper; gently mixin tomatoes.Transfer toovenproof dish,turning tomatoescut side up beforebaking 15 minutes.When tomatoes arecool enough, remove skinsbefore returning to baking dish.Sprinkle tomatoes with nuts andcheese. Return to oven and bakeabout 10 minutes, or until cheeseturns golden and bubbly.Serve as bruschetta on sliced,toasted Italian bread or as a sidedish to fish and meat.

CHEESYMASHEDPOTATOES

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4 large baking potatoes,peeled and cut1 cup Jarlsberg cheese1 cup milk250g sour cream1/2 cup butter1 tsp salt1 tsp ground black pepper

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Heat oven to 180C.Place potatoes in large pot ofsalted water and bring to a boil.Reduce heat to medium-low,cover and simmer until tender.Drain and bring potatoes to foodprocessor.

In food processor, add cheese,milk, sour cream, butter, salt andpepper. Process all ingredientswith potatoes until smooth. Pourmixture into baking pan andcover with tin foil. Bake 30minutes. Uncover potatoesduring last 10 minutes to allowbrowning. — BPT

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MONGOLIAN BEEFSTIR-FRY2 tablespoons cornflour1/4 cup soy sauce1 teaspoon each: choppedgarlic, freshly grated rootginger, sugar1 teaspoon vinegar500g frying beef, thinly sliced2 tablespoons canola oil1 each: carrot, onion, capsicum

Combine cornflour, soy sauce,garlic, ginger, sugar and vinegar.Add the beef. Stir-fry thevegetables. Place aside. Stir frymeat in batches. Return thevegetables. — Serves 4

take4Foodand finance gohand in hand.KimMcCosker, wife,mother ofthree youngboys and co-authorof the4 Ingredients books, comesupwith easy, cheap recipes.

Sweet Chicken Fingers1 kg chicken tenderloins3⁄4 cup (185g) natural yoghurt2 cups (240g) cornflakes,crushed1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat the oven to 180C. Linea baking tray with baking paper. Ina shallow bowl, combine thecornflakes and Parmesan. Place

yoghurt in a second shallow bowl.Coat the chicken with the yoghurtand then roll in the cornflakemixture. Place on the baking tray.Bake for 15 minutes, or until thechicken is cooked through and thecrumbing golden and crunchy.

Serve this with potato saladand sweet corn on the cob ormashed potato, peas and roastedcherry tomatoes. — Serves 6

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CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

INGREDIENTS 4 large baking potatoes, peeled and cut 1 cup Jarlsberg cheese 1 cup milk 250g sour cream ½ cup butter 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground black pepper

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The team at Hoon Hay Rest Home understands that and offers a welcoming and obligation-free tour of their stunning, purpose-

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Hoon Hay Rest Home is part of the well-established, family-run Golden Healthcare Group, and provides a peaceful environment for its residents. Built in 2012, it is a safe, secure home for no more than 40 clients, each with a private room and en suite. All rooms are on the ground floor so that residents have easy access to beautiful, sheltered courtyard gardens as well as spacious, modern communal spaces. There is an atmosphere of calm, so important for those with dementia.

The dedicated and qualified team of specialists is headed by innovative new manager Deb, with many years’ experience in aged care. “We’re privileged to be able to provide the best care we can for our residents,” says Deb.

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The extract of this amazing fruit is called hydroxycitric acid (HCA) or CitriMax. Research has shown HCA to help suppress the appetite, reduce cravings, feel fuller for longer, increase energy levels, help prevent fat from being made and stored in the body, increase lean muscle mass, increase serotonin levels in the brain that help control mood and sleep (great for emotional eaters), improve cholesterol levels that may help reduce the chances of strokes and cardiovascular disease, help prevent sugar spikes as well as other health benefits.

It is considered a very safe supplement (although check first if you are on medication) as it has been used for centuries as a flavouring agent and digestive aid.

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An extract of a small pumpkin-like fruit called garcinia cambogia from India and Asia has shown itself to

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enchanting Ireland & Scotland2-27 June 2016

Treasures of Turkey18 May - 1 June 2016

16 August - 19 September 2016captivating croatia, Slovenia &

montenegro, Venice16 June - 10 July 2016

Vietnam & cambodia4-26 October 2016

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Hoon Hay Dementia is a modern, sunny purpose built facility that opened in March 2012.

• We are committed to providing specialised high quality dementia care in our two 20 bed units

• We provide a safe and secure environment with lovely courtyards and gardens for great indoor and outdoor flow

• All rooms are large with individual ensuites

• Experienced and qualified diversional therapy and care staff promote dignity and independence through the delivery of care and activities to suit individual needs

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Can we help you or someone you support?

Disability Information Service – a ‘one stop information service’ which offers unbiased advice to assist people navigate their way to organisations or services that can provide them with support or advice.

Aspire Canterbury Shop – shop online or call in to our shop at 314 Worcester Street and view our range of easier living products We also hire out wheelchairs, ramps and walkers.

Total Mobility Discounted Taxi Service – a scheme which provides 50% discounts on taxi journeys to eligible people in the Christchurch area who, due to health conditions, are unable to access public transport. Contact us for more information on 03 366 9093 or visit our website.

New Mobile Service – Fun interactive presentations of our information, services and easier living equipment. We come to you! To book our presenter to speak to your group call Shannon at numbers below or email [email protected]

Mobility scooter demonstrations available.

Physical Address:314 Worcester StreetLinwood Christchurch

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Use it or lose it

This equates to 16 per cent of the population. Arthritis is not just a condition of the elderly. More than 50 per cent of those with a

diagnosis are aged 15 to 64.You can still lead an active and positive

life with the right treatment and support. Arthritis New Zealand is the national organisation focused on raising awareness, advocating for those with arthritis and providing advice and support.

Exercise has proven benefits in terms of reduced stiffness, improved mobility and reduced pain. Comments from participants in Arthritis New Zealand’s exercise programmes include:• “I feel fitter and have more energy.”• “I feel more positive about myself.” • “I have less pain in my joints.”• “I’m more mobile.”• “I’m taking less drugs (pain killers).”For information on land-based, water-

based and stationery bike-based exercise (PEDALL) programmes in Christchurch, (and the many other services we offer), please phone Arthritis New Zealand on 0800 663 463, or visit our website www.arthritis.org.nz.

There are more than 620,000 people in New Zealand living with a diagnosis of arthritis.

Arthritis New Zealand is grateful for the support from Canterbury DHB for these exercise programmes. Their support means that there is no charge to participants.

At the centre of the McKenzie Lifestyle Village is the brand-new McKenzie Leisure Centre. This multipurpose complex has

everything to meet the social and leisure needs of residents and their invited guests. It includes:• An indoor heated swimming pool with

spa pool alongside.• A fully equipped gymnasium sporting

exercycles, treadmills, rowing machine, etc.

• The library is stocked with hundreds of books, a computer and the daily paper.

• A well-appointed crafts room for those residents keen on arts and crafts.

• A multifunction room with comfortable seating for meetings, cinema or chapel.

• The main lounge offers a big-screen TV, cosy gas fireplace, comfortable seating, bar area, pool table and dart board for your enjoyment.

• Alongside the lounge is a kitchen and dining area. The latter can be used for indoor bowls or tai chi, zumba, etc.

• A consulting room is available for health services.

• A hairdressing and beauty salon.• Outside amenities include a bowling

green, petanque rink, mini golf, putting green and a children’s playground.

Further from the Leisure Centre, there are garden allotments, workshop (aka men’s shed) and caravan, and campervan parking.

For further information Ph 03 693 8340

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Exercise is good for our health – and it is good for people with arthritis too

Get into exercise with our choice of classes:

Land-based exercise Once a week for 16 weeks of gentle exercise and education for arthritis

Water-based exercise Twice week for 10 weeks at Burwood Hospital pool for exercise and education for arthritis

Pedall Twice a week for 6 weeks of exercise on stationary bikes and education for arthritis in the lower limbs

These programmes are supported by Canterbury DHB so there is no cost

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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-d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m m e 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 e x a m i n a t i o n s 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!

Enrol now, phone 0800 161 131 and visit our website www.helenogrady.co.nz.

HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE

Life skills programme for children

The Zero Fees Scheme ContinuesThe smart career move is- “Train for a Trade”

The Southern Institute of Technology Christchurch campus offers a range of education possibilities for those looking for a trade’s qualification.

Home of the Zero Fees scheme, SIT will cover your tuition fees, all you pay are the direct material costs for your course.

The Christchurch Campus in Hornby offers high quality, widely recognised programmes within related industries that lead to realjob opportunities.

There is a great range of courses available, including hairdressing, beauty therapy, automotive engineering, collision repair, refrigeration and air conditioning, electrical

engineering and construction.

In addition to the trade’s courses, SIT offers training in project management, mental health support work, personal training and group fitness.

All courses are NZQA approved and students are eligible for student loans and allowances.

SIT has a proven record of students moving into employment or apprenticeships. Our pre-trade courses are structured around apprenticeship requirements, and students leave with a significant head start totheir careers.

Courses for 2016 are filling fast and demand for affordable trades training is high.

To find out more, discuss options or tour the facilities, call 0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883), go to www.sit.ac.nz or visit the campus at 60 Waterloo Road Hornby.

New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

The Design and Arts College of New Zealand (D&A) has been helping students pave their way to careers in the Creative

Arts for more than 30 years. With seven disciplines to choose from, D&A offers students a rewarding study experience that focuses on providing the industry with work-ready graduates.

Currently a group of D&A Fashion Design students are working towards a 10 piece collection of garments culminating with a runway show to showcase their work. Students are given the opportunity to design, pattern-make and construct garments as well as select and style models

for photoshoots and runway, including hair and makeup. As part of the project, students participate in a photoshoot and create a digital portfolio of their work that can be used when seeking employment.

D&A is currently accepting enrolments for the February 2016 intake of the Diploma in Fashion Design along with the Foundation, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Makeup Design and Production, and Contemporary Photography programmes of study.

For more information about how to launch your creative career, call 0800 50 88 50, visit designandarts.ac.nz or text CREATIVE to 2878.

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Drama Classes for ChildrenHelping children develop social

skills for a competitive

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Fun Classes for 5-17 years

Weekly Classes 0800 161 131 www.helenogrady.co.nz

Come and discuss your 2016 study options with our team

Tuesday 2 February, 5-7pm

SIT Christchurch Campus 60 Waterloo Rd, Hornby, Christchurch

OPEN EVENING

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0800 TO STUDY (0800 867 883) www.sit.ac.nz

PianoRaewyn CleggRegistered Teacher of Piano and Theory of

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For Bekah Taylor being a mum has always been a full-time job. However Campus Connect has given her a new perspective on

how it is possible to mix motherhood, study and work. When she did decide to go back to study, Campus Connect was the perfect choice. “I didn’t even look for other courses, I chose Campus Connect immediately. It is just around the corner in Bishopdale Mall and it looked like a great choice.”

Besides Bishopdale, Campus Connect also has campuses in New Brighton, Madras Street, Hornby and Rangiora, making it very accessible to the public.

Bekah studied CPIT Aoraki’s Computing Course for Free. Studying while raising a son can be complicated, but the flexibility of the course made it easy she says;

“The great thing about the courses at Campus Connect is that they are self-paced. I could choose my own hours and pace, which allowed me to work around my son’s schooling. It made it super easy.”

Class times at Campus Connect are scheduled four to five times a day. You can choose the sessions that suit you, and change them weekly depending on your other commitments. Because of this flexibility Bekah was able to finish the Level 2 and 3 certificate in only 4.5 months.

The Campus Connect programme opened doors for Bekah. She developed her skills, which have created new opportunities. She has recently begun teaching at Campus Connect herself.

“It feels different to be on the other side, but I love helping students to achieve their goals. Some students are quite apprehensive. I help them to get confident behind a computer and that feels great.”

But being a teacher doesn’t stop her from studying. Later this year Bekah will start Campus Connect’s MYOB-course, to work with online accounting software and a Diploma in Tertiary Learning & Teaching (DTLT), a Level 6 workplace-based programme for practising classroom teachers.

When Bekah started her first course at Campus Connect, she didn’t expect it would change her life so much.

“I wanted to wait for my son to get a bit older to start working again. Fate decided otherwise. I got a phone call and went to an interview. And look now, I have a fantastic job with fantastic colleagues and students”

To learn more about Campus Connect visit www.cpit.ac.nz/campus-connect or phone 0800 24 24 76 for more information.

A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH CAMPUS CONNECT

The difference a social worker makes

Social work holds a pivotal place in society. It is not always the most visible of professions, but across the community, health and NGO sectors,

social workers are helping society’s most vulnerable people – children, the elderly and people who face various challenges in their lives.

Social workers use a great deal of empathy and analytical skill in this work. In fact, these are the key attributes of social workers, says CPIT Aoraki Social Work Programme leader Raewyn Tudor.

“Social workers are diverse, but generally they need empathy – to understand someone else’s reality – and to work in a multi-faceted way. A social worker must analyse a situation to understand what is going on for the client

and what is happening in their environment. Then they can take action to effect positive change.”

Developing these skills takes practice and CPIT is unique in placing social work students in work experience from the first year of study. The students spend time with social workers in the field and develop their understanding of social work – and of themselves.

This is another key attribute, Raewyn says. “Social workers practice reflecting on their

own background and how their experiences influence their assumptions. We provide many opportunities to help students develop these skills. We also work with Te Puna Wanaka (CPIT Aoraki’s Māori and Pasifika department) to encompass bicultural practice skills and work within Treaty of Waitangi principles.”

Alongside working with individuals, groups and communities, social workers advocate for change; to improve society for all of its members through influencing policy and legislation and challenging societal assumptions.

While social work is challenging and varied, it is also deeply rewarding.

“You feel that you are making a difference. You can make a huge improvement to someone’s life; or effect a small policy change that impacts positively on many people. For someone drawn to this work, that is very satisfying.”

CPIT Aoraki’s Bachelor of Social Work, is now a four year programme, which gives greater scope for hands-on experience, and is NZ Social Workers Registration Board approved.

For more information visit www.cpit.ac.nz, ring 0800 24 24 76 or call into our Madras Street campus.

Social workers must practice to develop their unique skills, says CPIT Aoraki Social Work Programme Leader Raewyn Tudor.



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HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE

The Zero Fees Scheme ContinuesThe smart career move is- “Train for a Trade”

New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

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

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 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 at www.visioncollege.ac.nz.


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Sunset in paradise 9 sections left on Kapuka Lane, Kennedys Bush1500m² to 3983m² and priced from $349,000 to $495,000

Here is a special opportunity to build your own mini estate in the boutique subdivision of Kapuka Lane, set in Kennedys Bush. Each

section will offer commanding views of the rural country side and winery below. Each site has been designed with care to protect the view from the building platform and with the spaciousness of each site, you can select where to place your new home to ensure maximum sunshine with maximum views. This is a chance to have a taste of country life with city living benefits. Kapuka Lane consists of 11 sections (two of which are sold, with a third one under offer), each having a gently sloping building platform and facing to bask in the evening sun. The majority of the sections are gently sloping, with the larger sections that have a steeper part still retaining a large potential easier sloping area to build your home. Ranging in price from $349,000 to $495,000 and in size from 1500m² to 3983m² and each title issued, immediate possession is available to give you the opportunity to begin your new dream home.

The covenants to build are not onerous but sufficient to ensure that your investment to build in such a high quality area is protected, while offering scope in design and style of your new home. Each site has services to the boundary, and the lane itself is well lit to provide security for the residents. Day-to-day requirements are taken care of with a quick trip to the shopping centre at Halswell, and with the new medical centre at the Longhurst

Subdivision. Halswell Primary school is an easy five-minute drive or perhaps a pleasant walk or cycle to and from the school. Getting there and back from your employment is an easy commute along the base of the hills or across to the other side of town via the Southern Motorway. Walk to Halswell Quarry and enjoy the fresh air or cycle along the popular routes to the many cafés in Tai Tapu Township. Maybe you will explore the wineries and café offerings in the area, or stay at home and serve up your own Michelin star meal for your friends from your new kitchen. Then kick back, unwind and finish your evenings off on your deck and watch the sun set in red and orange with a bottle of your favourite wine.

Call now to make an appointment to meet the agent on-site. These will be in high demand so don’t delay. Call Debbie Pettigrew from Harcourts Grenadier Beckenham (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) now on 337 1316 or 027 777 0411.

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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG)

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Tuition

DRUM Lessons All ages, beginners

to advanced. Registered

Primary Teacher.

Ph Ian 021 502 288

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

ACCORDION LESSONS $15 subsidy per lesson for 1st 10 lessons. Canterbury Accordion Assoc welcomes new players. All ages. Ph 323-6389 or 359-6615

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 027 274-3541PAINTING Painter & decorater, int / ext. 15 yrs exp. Good work at a good price. Ph Craig 388-2118 or 022 128 7661PLUMBER For prompt service for all plumbing maintenance, repairs and alterations. Phone Michael 364 7080 or 027 438 3943PLUMBER ALF THORPE PLUMBING Certifying Plumber for all types of plumbing, maintenance, spouting, alterations etc. Phone 352-7402 or 0274-350-231PLUMBING Drain Unblocking and Repairs 24/7 Call 0508 255 25327ROOFING 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] CLEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034

Trades & ServicesSTONEMASON BRICK & BLOCKLAYER, Earthquake Repairs, Grind Out & Repoint, River/Oamaru stone, Schist, Volcanic Rock, Paving, all Alterations new & old, Quality Workmanship, visit www.featureworks.co.nz or ph 027 601-3145TREE 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.nzWINDOW CLEANING Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 344-2170

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

www.racecoursehotel.co.nz (opposite Riccarton Raceway)

$10Kids twocoursespecialfromWe are family friendly.Great Kids menu plusdesignated play area.

Treat the Kids!

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

‘Famous for their roasts!’

Special availablelunch only

Monday - Saturday12pm - 2.30pm

Conditions apply.

$20

Seniors SPECIALTwo courses

Soup/Roast orRoast/Dessert

Accommodation?Need

We haveGREAT SUMMERHOLIDAY RATES

on Studio Units

Book now! 03 342 7150Sports Bar, Carbine Bar,

HOOFBEATS Open forbreakfast, lunch & dinner

Open for Breakfast

Hornby WMC17 Carmen Rd

phone 349 9026 • •

www.hornbyworkingmensclub.co.nz Members, guests & affiliates welcome

MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BEEGEES/ROBBIE WILLIAMSTribute Show

«WHAT'S ON«FRIDAY 5th FEB, 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

AWARD WINNING SINGER

TICKETS $25 AT THE CLUB OFFICESUZANNE PRENTICE

SUNDAY 13th MAR, 2.30PM

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JO'S KARAOKE

SATURDAY 6th FEB4.30PM

NORM BLAND8PM

A & P duo

THE GARDEN HOTEL COMPLEX | 110 MARSHLAND RD www.gardenhotel.co.nz | phone 385 3132 |

Lunch & DinnerAll you can eat, 7 days

HAPPY HOUR5PM - 7PM DAILY

PHONE 385 8880FIND US ON FACEBOOK

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Bookings EssentialPH 386 0088

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurantwww.gardenhotel.co.nz

LIVE MUSIC

5.30PM FRIDAY5th February

mandi miller

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ClubBISTROOpen Tuesday

to Saturday12pm-2pm

and from 5pm.

MidweekSPECIAL

ROAST$10

Available Tuesday,Wedsnesday,& Thursday

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

SHUTTLE RUNNING Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat

202 Marine Parade | Ph 388-9416Members, guests and affiliates welcome

CLUBPICNIC

AdrenalineRush Extreme

Sunday 14 Feb11am

South BrightonDomain

Beatty St Entrance(Rain Day 21st Feb)

AUTHENTICDISHES ADDED

to celebrate theChinese New Year

With such an extensive array of dishes already on offer at the Garden Buffet Restaurant in Marshland Rd, it's impressive to hear the restaurant is commemorating two special events this month by adding even more dishes to the buffet selection.

Following the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year starts on Monday 8th February with 2016 being the Year of the Monkey.

The Garden Restaurant celebrates the occasion by adding some authentic Chinese dishes added to the evening buffet selection.

Every year Chinese from around the world everywhere celebrate the Chinese New Year. This is very similar to the Christmas celebration in the western cultures. Everyone travels home for this important family reunion event. During Chinese New Year gifts such as red packets (called 'Hong Bao') are normally given from the elders to the youngsters who have not yet married. The content is often money. This is similar to the presents exchanged at Christmas times.

"The celebration starts with a sumptuous meal on the Chinese New Year's Eve. A lot of dishes are served at this family dinner. Eating auspicious foods is a key part of the celebration. Most of the dishes have homonyms (words that sound like other words) with meanings along the lines of good luck, abundance and prosperity," explains Margaret Wong, Garden Hotel manager. "At the Garden Buffet we are celebrating the Chinese New Year by including some traditional Chinese dishes on our dinner buffet from Saturday 6th February until Saturday 13th February.”

Also approaching is VALENTINES DAY. Again, as well as the regular selection of fabulous dishes, the Garden Buffet Restaurant will be supplementing the regular dinner time buffet with some special Valentine's Day fare.

The Garden Buffet Restaurant is located in the Garden Hotel, 110 Marshland Road.

Bookings essential on 386 0088. www.gardenhotel.co.nz Follow us on facebook.


Prices apply from Monday 1st February to Sunday 7th February 2016, or while stocks last. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. All limits specifi ed apply per customer per day. All prepared meals are serving suggestions only. Props not included. Certain products may not be available in all stores. Proprietary brands not for resale.

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Whittaker’s Chocolate Blocks 250g

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Tip Top Ice Cream 2L

Lindauer 750ml (Excludes Special Reserve)

Doritos Corn Chips Party Bag 300g

Asahi/Heineken/Monteith’s Beer 12 x 330ml Bottles

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