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ANDREW KING

A proposed contractor parking permit system that would allow workers to park longer outside where they are working, may not get city council approval.

Contractor parking permits were the idea of Merivale resi-dent Dr Stuart Gowland after he lobbied the Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board saying some contractors have vehicles too big to fit on some properties and

needed to park on the road.He said there is a similar

system operated by the Devon County Council in the United Kingdom.

The board asked city council staff to investigate the idea of permits.

The new permit system would cost $15,000 to set up and $10,000 per year to run.

But staff have recommended to keep the current, permission based system, due to the new

one being suscep-tible to fraud.

Currently con-tractors can phone the city council and request an ex-tended stay within time limited park-ing in residential areas.

A city council committee will discuss the proposal on Thursday.

City councillor Jamie Gough (above) is not giving up on the

idea and is trying to get a late deputation to the committee so Dr Gowland can put his case forward.

Cr Gough said most things in this world are susceptible to fraud and that was not a valid excuse to not proceed.

“Identifying that fraud could be an issue is great, now we can find a solution to it.”

Cr Gough said it would be a good idea to have Mr Gowland at the meeting to present his

view to the committee.“Ultimately we can’t lose

sight of what we are trying to achieve which is to help out residents and contractors working to rebuild the city,” Cr Gough said.

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DISCUSSION: An idea to allow contractors to apply for a parking permit to let them park on the road for longer periods of time will be discussed on Thursday in a city council committee meeting.

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ALI JONES BOWS OUTCity councillor Ali Jones will not be standing for re-election for the city council in the October local body race. She will run for the Papanui-Innes Community Board and said she is strongly invested in the area and wants to be a part of the new board. The mother-of-two said she needs time to look after herself and her family.

CRASH IN MAIREHAUA man in his 70s was taken to Christchurch Hospital with moder-ate injuries after a crash in Maire-hau. St John sent an ambulance to the scene at about 4pm, which was a crash between a car and scooter.

SUSPICIOUS FIREA tree fire in Jellie Park last Tuesday is being treated as suspicious. A fire crew from the Harewood station arrived at the scene about 2.20am to find the tree well involved. The fire was on the Greers Rd side of Jellie Park and is being investigated by police.

BOY IN HOSPITAL A boy was taken to Christchurch Hospital with serious injuries on Sunday after being hit by a car in Burnside. St John sent two rapid response units and an ambulance to the scene on Wairakei Rd, near Spalding St, around 4pm. The boy, who is under 10, was assessed at the scene and taken to hospital for further treatment.

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After many shifts since the February 2011 earthquake, Belfast Community Network now has a permanent home.

The organisation has just signed a 33 year lease with the city council for its Sheldon Park home.

The earthquake caused its former home at the old Pres-byterian church on Main North Rd to be red stickered and then demolished.

The organisation built the Sheldon Park facility in 2013 for $468,000.

It moved into the Belfast Rugby Club for two months in 2013 until the new facility was constructed.

Previous to that they had been at Belfast School after being relocated after the earth-quake from its original site.

The lease will not allow it to expand its current facilities but it is hopeful it will be able to negotiate for a small storage unit to house Belfast emergen-cy response plan equipment.

Belfast Community Network chief executive Lynda Goodrick said they are right where they need to be to provide a fantastic service to the community.

“The BCN is thrilled to finally have a permanent lease

to remain on Sheldon Park,” she said.

She said it has been a long journey, around four years, but the support of city council staff and elected members has meant that they are now able get back

to doing the work in our com-munity that is required.

“Now that we have secured this we can focus on our stra-tegic plan knowing that we are secure and have somewhere to operate from,” she said.

EXCITED: Children involved in the Belfast Community Network holiday programme are thrilled they will have a facility to use to for many years to come.

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A Government heating and insulation subsidy programme comes to an end in June. Community Energy Action Charitable Trust chief executive Caroline Shone writes this week’s column about the importance of the programme and why it should continue in some form.

Shelter is one of the most basic of human needs and the Univer-sal Declaration of Human Rights says that every-one has the right to housing.

It can be debated that housing that makes people sick, isn’t hous-ing at all.

However houses that are damp, houses that are cold, with the people living in them unable to heat them to an adequate tem-perature to keep them healthy, are a reality for many households in Christchurch.

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Installing insulation and heating is a one-off cost but the benefits last a long time, saving money on health and saving lives every year.

The Government through the Energy Efficiency and Conserva-tion Authority (EECA) have spent $450 million nationwide on insu-lation and heating subsidies over the last couple of years.

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The current subsidy programme comes to an end in June this year.

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D Graham, of Harewood: On the copy of the Nor’West News issue from April 5, on the front cover is a picture of my daughter crossing Harewood Rd,

which she does every morning to catch the bus to school.

I would like to have my say. We really need lights there, I have lived in the area all my

life and cross over that road every day myself. I have had so many close calls when driving as well, it is a very dangerous road.

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We said:Where should the annual

fireworks display be held for the next two years while the pier is fixed?

You said:Elinor Graeme: Back into

Hagley Park as that is the centre of the city. We have never gone to New Brighton on November 5 as it is too difficult to get there and back.

Sasheen Elizbeth-Jane Brownlie: Back in Hagley Park where there is less wind and therefore less smoke. Yeah great. Or up where the gondola is, to see from both sides.

Bethany Nehoff-Thompson: Back to Hagley Park. Should have always been in there.

Jill Reesby: What about Vic-toria/ Bowenvale/ Mount Ver-non Park areas? Can be viewed from all over the city, even

from your private backyard. No traffic issues there. Tune into a live radio station for the music to go with the show. And there are areas around these parks for gatherings for those that wish to be there.

Margaret Gamblin: Back in Hagley Park where it used to be. It’d be easier for traffic.

Jess Gardner: Combine it with the Rolleston fireworks instead - make it better and longer.

Todd Cameron: What about Sugarloaf car park? Then the whole city can see them. Just ditch the teeny ones and go for the big ones.

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Andrew Johnson: Hagley. Traffic would be a nightmare in Scarborough.

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BUS STOPS TO GOTwo bus stops in Harewood will be removed because of changes to Russley Rd. The Fendalton-Waimairi Community Board approved the removal of the bus stops on Memorial Ave near the Russley Rd intersection. The Russely Rd and Memorial Ave intersection is undergoing a major change meaning the bus stops had to move. The board also approved the installation of bus stops at 138 Heaton St and 110 Maidstone Rd.

LEASE GRANTEDThe Edgeware Croquet Club has signed a 33 year lease in St Albans Park. The lease was granted by the the city council.

GRANTS FOR SOFTBALL PLAYERSThe Shirley-Papanui Community Board has approved a grant of $500 to softball player Reilly Jazz Makea towards representing

New Zealand at the junior men’s world championships to be held in the United States in July. It also approved a grant of $500 to Jackson Rowland Watt towards representing New Zealand at the junior men’s world championships being held in Midland Michigan, US in July. The 18-year-old will also head away to North America in June for a season with the Bloomington Stix, a top Illinois club. Jackson will not receive a wage while a player for the club and will join the New Zealand team in July for the championships before returning to the club. A funding is from the board’s 2015/16 youth development fund.

DETOURS IN PLACEEdgeware Rd between Hills Rd and Geraldine St, is one-way for about 3 months due to wastewater repairs. Traffic going east from Hills Rd will be detoured into Edward Ave and Barbadoes St. Warrington St between Francis Ave and Barbadoes St, is one-way eastbound until May 15. The detour for westbound traffic is Barbadoes St, Edward Ave, Forfar St and back onto Warrington St.

ANDREW KING

Ten new car parks planned for Rutland St, St Albans, are unlikely to get the go-ahead.

City council staff have recom-mended that the car parks on the east side of Rutland St, between Weston Rd and Chapter St, not proceed.

They have recommended instead to retain the plan put forward in the February 16 meet-ing, which means parking will be available on the west side of Rutland St only.

The city council’s infrastructure, transport and environment com-mittee will make a decision on Thursday.

City council staff were asked to investigate if extra parking could be added by the commit-tee in the February meeting after it approved the Papanui Parallel Cycleway.

Staff have provided three op-tions for the committee to con-sider – parking on the west side of Rutland St only, parking on both side of the street meaning trees will have to be removed or angle parking on Weston Rd and parking only on the west side of Rutland St.

The recommendation is extra parking not be installed as Chap-ter St and Weston Rd are lightly parked, have sufficient capacity and no time restrictions providing parking close for residents and the church.

The committee will also decide if they will monitor the intersections of Springfield Rd, St Albans St and Springfield, Edgeware Rds for 12 months, after the cycleway’s completion, to see if traffic signals are needed.

If the monitoring suggests sig-

nals are needed then it will plan their installation in the next long term plan.

It is estimated that installation of traffic signals at each intersection will cost $200,000 to $250,000 and will remove about six to eight parks each.

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POSSIBLE PARKING LOSS: Recommendations from city council staff is that parking on the east side of Rutland St (left), between Weston Rd and Chapter St, not be installed after the Papanui Parallel Cycleway is built.


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When Trixie Wuts was born her parents had a very difficult decision to make whether or not to amputate both of her legs to the knee.

On the advice of medical pro-fessionals, Trixie’s parents Anton and Margot Wuts decided ampu-tation was the best solution.

Their experience has been documented in a children’s book that they wrote, called Little Jel-lybean.

It is being distributed by the Amputee Society of Canterbury and Westland to help families fac-ing a similar choice.

The society helped get a $5000 grant for the publishing and distribution of the book from the Artificial Limb Service.

Trixie was diagnosed with dis-tal arthrogryposis before she was born, meaning she had crooked or hooked joints in her feet.

She had many procedures done when she was born, which at-tempted to correct the deformities in both of her feet, but they were largely unsuccessful.

The surgery however, was and Trixie now “leads a full and ac-tive life” with her new feet.

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for parents in a situation where their child is very unwell. The story is mainly about the parents having to make an incredibly tough decision to help their chil-dren,” he said.

Mr Bruce said the book will become an invaluable source for those looking for support.

“If you have a young one with an amputation or have a young one about to undergo an amputa-tion then this is a great resource.

“The future of the federation is in its youth . . . If we can affect just one family with the help of this book, then it’s been a worth-while venture,” he said.

The society are making cop-ies of the book available from their national and regional co-ordinators, who can be contacted on www.af.org.nz.

NEW HELP: Amputee Society of Canterbury and Westland president Mark Bruce is helping promote the book.

Amputee’s story toldMona Vale Lodge is one of 35 finalists in the this year’s Canterbury Heritage Awards.

The building sustained damage in the February 2011 earthquake predominantly from the collapse of the two masonry chimneys.

Repairs to the building were finished two weeks ago at a cost of $589,000.

A panel of five judges whittled the list down from 80 entries into six categories – domestic and saved, public realm and saved, outstand-ing contribution to heritage, seis-mic, heritage tourism and future heritage.

Entries were received from a wide variety of projects, from walking tours and domestic dwellings to furniture restora-tions and public monuments.

Category winners and the supreme overall winner will be announced during a ceremony held at the Christchurch Arts Centre on June 9.

Christchurch Heritage Awards Charitable Trust chairwoman Dr Anna Crighton (above) said the judges were incredibly impressed with the standard of entries.

“Now that almost half of our built heritage has been demolished, appreciation of what remains is evident. The jurors agreed, without exception, that every entry was worthy in contributing to the character and streetscapes of our city and province,” she said.

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director Jenny May, Canterbury University and Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects chairman Tim Nees, Heritage New Zealand southern office general manager Sheila Watson and Ruamoko Solutions structural engineer Grant Wilkinson.

Tickets are on sale now for the awards ceremony. Go to www.heritageawards.co.nz for more information.

FINALIST: The recently repaired Mona Vale Lodge is a finalist in the Canterbury Heritage Awards.

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A city councillor wants a vacant section adjacent to the St Albans Community Centre to be bought for future expansion.

Pauline Cotter (right) has asked city council staff to investigate the purchase of the 463 sq m section at 130 Caledonian Rd valued at $250,000.

She said the site could be used as a community garden and later extra car park-ing.

It has been four-and-a-half years since the St Albans Re-source Centre was demolished and a transitional facility run by the St Albans Residents’ Asso-ciation put in its place.

Currently there is $3.2 million in funding for the new centre.

While the money is not currently in the budget, Cr Cotter is under no illusion that the city council will just say yes.

“We are looking to have a good discussion around this idea,” she said.

The Shirley-Papanui Commu-

nity Board voted on April 20 in favour of asking staff to look at buying the land to provide space for extra car parking should it

be required for the new centre.

Cr Cotter said buying the land was a fantastic opportunity, one she does not want the city council to look back in 20 years and kick themselves for not taking.

“You don’t normally get to purchase an empty site right beside a community facility,” she said.

The land in the meantime will add to the project by providing space for a garden.

“When we redevelop the new centre we will lose the front garden so having another out back would be great,” Cr Cotter said.

EXPANSION: City councillor Pauline Cotter wants a vacant section (right) to be bought for future parking at the St Albans Community Centre (above right).

Vacant section wanted for expansionCommunity garden, parking planned for empty section next to community centre


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got to your fifth year you could sit your license and if you passed your exam you didn’t have to do your sixth year, so there was a lot of incentive there. In those days it was about five pounds a week which probably equates to, I don’t know, $200 these days. A tradesman now could get about $30 an hour, about $1200 a week, and an apprentice, well they probably get more than $200, so a lot of incentive there to pass. I spent most of my apprenticeship under a guy named Bill Walsh, an Irish plumber, and also with his brother John. They were ship’s plumbers, they were fas-tidious. If something happened it was either right or it was wrong.

And after you finished your apprenticeship did you stay with the same company?

No, after I finished I left plumbing for a wee while and I did quantity surveying. It was a very good experience and I was fortunate that I had the trades experience to do it. It was very

enjoyable.Did you work on any big

projects?I did, it was Wilkins and

Davies I was working for at the time. The buildings at Canter-bury University were being built then, and we worked on them. That was straight out of my apprenticeship, so when I left that I went to learn about drain laying. I’ve always enjoyed drain laying. When you’re doing it, you feel like you’ve achieved more than you would working in a bathroom. I did that for the best part of a year, then I put the sew-erage into John Walsh’s house. That was the practical part of my exam. I started working for a drain laying firm then, but they went out of business, so at about 23 I started working for myself. You knew nothing then, but that was beside the point because you thought you did and you had to get experience the hard way. So I was working for myself for a while and I was doing some tutoring at night. When you’re tutoring and still in the trades, to the students, you’re still a plumber.

Working full time and tutor-ing at nights, it must’ve taken a toll on your social life?

I was young, I was only about

AT WORK: Phillip Mitchell has been a plumbing tutor at the Ara Institute of Canterbury for many years. At 73, he is still going strong working three days a week.

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Where did you do your tutor-ing?

In town, it was called Christch-urch Technical College then - it has had about three name changes since then. It was only one night a week at that stage. That was about 1969, then me and another guy started commer-cial drain laying. We had a lot of fun, we did all of the drainage at QE II which was a monstrous job, but we just got stuck in and got on with it. We were young and wishful, ‘of course we can bloody well do it.’

Far out, was it only you two doing the job?

No, we had 10 staff on. We up-dated the Kaiapoi sewerage plant as well. It was physical, hard work but enjoyable. You were outside all the time. Sometimes you wore yourself out, but that’s just life. We formed a partnership called Mitchell and Rodgers. You used to be filthy everyday, but that’s part of your life and you hope that you can look back on your life and have enjoyed it.

How did it feel to receive that award?

I thought why me? I’d started in 2005 with just me, with an-

other tutor joining in 2006 and another in 2007. We now have eight, virtually a new tutor every year. We do work for the Schools Organisation and Ara managed apprenticeships in plumbing and gas fitting. We’ve grown and grown, I have to ask myself, is this real?

It’s been an absolutely fantastic journey building this thing, I have had some really great sup-port, and I didn’t do it alone by any stretch of the imagination. I’m putting back what I got out of the industry. The biggest thing for me is the recognition of off-site job training.

Having been in the industry so long, what sort of changes have you seen?

Basically, when I started there was a horrendous amount of lead; it was the material of the time for waste pipes, sewer pipes and roof flashings. I only know of two plumbers who got lead poisoning. After that, it gradu-ated to Copper. Copper’s priced itself out of the market now, but it’s a marvellous material to work with. We used to have to fabricate everything, but now it’s plastic and made fit for purpose. The skill sets have changed due to the change of materials.

And your family has been

supportive for all this time, tutoring and working?

I could never have done it without the support of my wife, Beth, she’s always worked in the background.

Where did you meet your wife?

Through one of my cousins, she was a friend of hers, they bought us together, many years ago now but that’s alright. We went to the pictures, the usual courting thing, it was different then than it is today, 6 o’clock closing, it was the 6 o’clock swill. We went to dances and the pictures, things like that, nothing out of the ordinary.

Where did you grow up?In Marshland Rd, bottom end,

so I’m not very far from home. There wasn’t many houses. We were in one of the houses at the bottom end. It was still basically farmlands, was still in the coun-try then. Shirley Lodge it was called then, I don’t know what it’s called now, we were midway between that and Shirley Rd, but we still lived in the country.

And where did you go to school?

Shirley Primary of course, my great-grandparents on one side took up land on the side of Marshland Rd, so it was pretty

family orientated from there. Every kid’s good at school, I was just an average kid at school. I didn’t excel at anything. My mother would’ve thought I was outstanding.

Has your passion for plumb-ing been passed on to your kids?

No, I’ve got two daughters and one grandson who is 32. I used to take him on work experience, he enjoyed it, and he could’ve done it blind, but he said there was too much to learn. But for the students, I’ve chosen my path, I have to sell them the industry. I have to tell them the pluses and the fun they’ll have on the

journey. You go to work for fun, if you don’t enjoy your work, get another job! I’ve got to be pas-sionate about the industry.

Not looking at retirement?Well, I’m only working three

days a week, I treat it as a hobby now, not a job. I’m going to be 74 in a fortnight, so I guess I’ll have to sooner or later, but I’m still enjoying it. You’ve got to look at it and say ‘well, I better pull back’. It’s such a privilege to see it working so well. Me getting the award was a positive for Ara In-stitute of Canterbury, showing that tutors and support staff are readily available to keep things moving forward.

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RECOGNITION: Phillip Mitchell received the Graeme Victor Smith Outstand-ing Contribution to the Indus-try Award last month, at the New Zealand Plumbing Awards.


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About 190 Canterbury University staff, students and community members joined forces to plant 2000 native trees as part of the nation-wide campaign.

The Student Volunteer Army recruited help to plant the trees at Woodend Beach Holiday Park as part of the Serve for NZ campaign it started on the fifth anniver-sary of the February 2011 earthquake.

It was started to mobilise people of all ages to contrib-ute one hour of community service and coincided with Anzac Day this year.

As of April 23, 4261 indi-viduals have pledged 6249 hours of community service.

The tree planting is part of a five-year planting scheme where future forest giants like kahikatea, totara and matai were planted.

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Papanui Toc H athletics club has picked up eight nomina-tions for this year’s Athletics Canterbury awards dinner.

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Papanui Toc H coach Bill Boyd has been nominated for coach of the year alongside seven of his athletes.

St Albans resident Oska Inkster-Baynes has been nom-inated for two awards this year – distance runner of the year and cross-country runner of the year.

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FINALIST: St Alban’s resi-dent Oska Inkster-Baynes is up for two awards – dis-tance runner of the year and cross-country runner of the year at the Athletics Canterbury awards dinner.

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Young player heads to UKA St Andrew’s College footballer is set to hit the international stage when he travels to Northern Ireland for a tournament.

Ryan Nicholson, 16, has been selected for one of two Under 17 New Zealand teams travelling to Northern Ireland for the Super Cup, formerly Milk Cup, in July.

Nicholson said he was excited for the chance to impress scouts and continue his footballing career.

“Yeah I am pretty excited. It’s a huge opportunity for me - I haven’t even met the team or the coach yet,” he said.

Nicholson is the only Canterbury representative in the side, and will travel to Auckland for a two day training camp before they leave for Europe in July.

He plays his football for the Coastal Spirit men’s reserve team, and is also in the St Andrew’s College first 11. He ap-plies his trade in the centre of midfield.

Nicholson has also played for Federa-tion and National Talent Centre squads.

But this will be his first time playing as a New Zealand representative.

In preparation for the Super Cup, Nich-olson’s side will stop off in Barcelona and London, and will train at the grounds of professional Spanish club Espanyol and English giants Chelsea.

Nicholson received the call up to the squad after a strong performance in the Auckland youth under 17 tournament in March.

He said the opportunity to now play in Europe is a “dream come true” for him.

From here he is aiming for the top.“My goal would be to play internation-

ally and get a football scholarship,” he said.

Nicholson said his great uncle played football for Ireland, and so he “jumped” at the opportunity to play there himself.

“I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead and will gain experience from the international games. The coaching will further develop my game,” he said.

PUSHING FORWARD: St Andrew’s College footballer Ryan Nicholson has been selected to represent New Zealand in July.

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Riding on a back up horse didn’t disrupt a Christchurch Girls’ High School student from winning several awards at the Pony Club National Eventing Championships.

Lucy Cochrane, 13, recently competed in several events at the three-day championships held at Eyreton Pony Club at Mandeville Sports Centre.

Lucy had two horses qualify for the event, her first pick, Balrazie suffered an injury not long before the event and instead rode Inspector Gadget, helping her win two titles.

Lucy competed against 23 other riders in the 14-and-under category, winning the Mark Todd Dressage Cup and Sir Mark Todd Challenge Trophy for the highest placed MT rider.

She also held her lead through the whole competition for her age group with no faults in either cross country or show jumping.

The event had three age groups; 21-and-under, 17-and-under and 14-and-under. Rid-ers from around New Zealand competed in the event, which ran from Friday to Sunday.

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ago, re-schooling and sorting out issues with ponies, while she has been competing nationally in cross country, show jumping and dressage.

She is in her first year at Girls’ High and keeps herself busy with leadership roles and men-toring programmes at the school.

She also plays a variety of summer and winter sports, is a grade 5 pianist, plays the bassoon and is involved in choir.

Outside of school hours while her main passion is equestrian, but she also competes in BMX biking.

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QUICK: St Andrew’s College student Mitchell Small has placed 12th in the International Secondary Schools Foundation Cross Country World Schools Championship in Budapest, Hungary. He competed in the men’s 5400m event in a time of 15min 8sec. Small was the first of six New Zealanders across the line in the event.


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Yo, delicious yoghurt treatsBANANA YOGHURT CREME BRULEE A culinary blow torch should be used to transform the sugar into the toffee topping. Ensure the blue flame of the blow torch is right on the sugar so it crack-les quickly. Make the yoghurt according to the instructions on the packet. A quick and yummy brulee. – Serves 4

INGREDIENTS 1 large banana, peeled and thinly sliced 1½-2 cups thick & creamy

creme brulee yoghurt (I used Hansells) ½ cup sugar

METHOD Place the banana in 4 singleserve heatproof ramekins or small souffee dishes. Add the yoghurt. Smooth the top. Sprinkle evenly with the sugar.

Using a blow torch, heat the sugar until it turns to toffee.

The brulees may be refrigerated for up to an hour before the toffee starts to dissolve.

YOGHURT CHICKEN CURRY – Serves 6

INGREDIENTS Sauce: 2 Tbsp canola oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 medium onion, diced 2 bay leaves 400g can whole plum tomatoes in juice 4 cloves garlic 3cm piece root ginger, peeled and chopped 2 small chillies, seeded ½ tsp each: ground turmeric, paprika Chicken: 1kg skinned and

boned chicken thighs, halved 2 red-skinned potatoes, cut into 2.5cm cubes 1 tsp honey ¼ cup thick and creamy Greek yoghurt

METHOD Heat the oil on medium in a large, non-stick saucepan. Stir in the cumin seeds until they darken slightly. Add the onion and bay leaves and cook until the onion is soft.

Meanwhile, drain the tomatoes reserving the juice.

Place the tomatoes in a

blender with the garlic, ginger, chillies, turmeric and paprika. Blend until smooth.

Add to the onion mixture and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and potatoes.

Simmer for 5 minutes. Make the tomato juice up to

1 cup with water and add to the chicken with the honey.

Simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes and chicken are cooked. Stir in the yoghurt and serve.

Great topped with additional yoghurt and chopped coriander.

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INGREDIENTS

1 large banana, peeled andthinly sliced1 1/2-2 cups thick & creamycreme brulee yoghurt(I used Hansells)

1/2 cup sugar

METHOD

Place the banana in 4 single-serve heatproof ramekins or smallsouffee dishes. Add the yoghurt.Smooth the top. Sprinkle evenlywith the sugar.

Using a blow torch, heat thesugar until it turns to toffee.

The brulees may berefrigerated for up to an hourbefore the toffee starts todissolve. — Serves 4

YOGHURTCHICKENCURRY

INGREDIENTS

Sauce: 2 Tbsp canola oil1 tsp cumin seeds1 medium onion, diced2 bay leaves400g can whole plum tomatoesin juice4 cloves garlic3cm piece root ginger, peeledand chopped2 small chillies, seeded1/2 tsp each: ground turmeric,paprikaChicken: 1kg skinned andboned chicken thighs, halved2 red-skinned potatoes, cut into2.5cm cubes1 tsp honey1/4 cup thick and creamy Greekyoghurt

METHOD

Heat the oil on medium in a large,non-stick saucepan. Stir in thecumin seeds until they darkenslightly. Add the onion and bayleaves and cook until the onion issoft.

Meanwhile, drain the tomatoesreserving the juice.

Place the tomatoes in ablender with the garlic, ginger,chillies, turmeric and paprika.Blend until smooth.

Add to the onion mixture andsimmer for 5 minutes. Add thechicken and potatoes.

Simmer for 5 minutes.Make the tomato juice up to 1

cup with water and add to thechicken with the honey.

Simmer, uncovered, for about20 minutes, until the potatoes andchicken are cooked.

Stir in the yoghurt and serve.Great topped with additional

yoghurt and chopped coriander.— Serves 6

VENISONWITHYOGHURT SAUCEThis is an unusual combo, butit’s delicious.

INGREDIENTS

Sauce: 3/4 cup Greek yoghurt1/4 cup each: parsley, mintleaves, chopped1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp each: honey, lemon juice1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oilSteak: 2 x thick venison steaks1-2 Tbsp rice bran oilfreshly ground black pepper totaste

METHOD

Combine the sauce ingredients.Refrigerate if you wish, but thesauce is best served at roomtemperature. Pat the steaks dry,bush with oil and sprinkle withblack pepper.

Heat the remaining oil in aheavy ridged frying pan. Pan-frythe steaks on medium high forabout 3-4 minutes each side, untilmedium rare. Rest for 3-4 minutesbefore serving with the sauce.

— Serves 2

LEMONYOGHURTCAKE

INGREDIENTS

1 cup each: canola oil, castersugar2 eggs1 cup thick, plain yoghurt1 tsp finely grated lemon rind2 cups self-raising flour1/2 cup mixed dried peelYoghurt Icing: 1 cup sifted icingsugar1/4-1/3 cup plain yoghurt1/2 tsp vanilla essence

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 170C. Lightlyoil and line the base of a 21-23cmspringform cake pan with bakingpaper.

Beat the oil and caster sugaruntil light. Whisk in the eggs, oneat a time. Mix in the yoghurt andlemon rind. Fold in the flour untiljust combined. It should still be alittle lumpy, similar to a muffinmixture.

Fold in the dried peel. Pour intothe prepared pan.

Bake for 1 hour or until askewer inserted in the centrecomes out clean. Cool in the pan.

To prepare the icing, combinethe icing sugar with enoughyoghurt to make it easilyspreadable.

Add the vanilla essence.Spread over the cake. Best storedin a covered container in therefrigerator.

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INGREDIENTS 1 cup each: canola oil, caster sugar 2 eggs 1 cup thick, plain yoghurt 1 tsp finely grated lemon rind 2 cups self-raising flour ½ cup mixed dried peel Yoghurt Icing: 1 cup sifted icing sugar ¼-⅓ cup plain yoghurt ½ tsp vanilla essence

METHOD Preheat the oven to 170 deg C. Lightly oil and line the base of a 21-23cm springform cake pan with baking paper.

Beat the oil and caster sugar until light. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time. Mix in the yoghurt and lemon rind.

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METHOD Preheat oven to 180 deg C fanbake. Melt butter in a heavy-based frypan; add bacon, onions and celery and cook over medium heat until softened without browning (8 minutes). Add mushrooms and herbs and cook until the pan is dry (5 minutes). Add cornflour mixture and wine and stir until sauce boils and slight-ly thickens. Season well, tip into a shal-low casserole dish and stir in chicken.

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rosemary, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shake together milk and oil in a jar, make a well in the centre of dry ingredients and use a knife to mix in the liquids quickly, mixing to a softish dough. Turn out on to lightly floured board and cut about 12 rounds. Arrange overlapping rounds on top of the filling, brush with beaten egg and bake until topping is puffed and golden and sauce is bubbling (40 min-utes).

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Paulger Courts is a family owned and oriented village. Owners Robyn and Peter MacDonald truly appreciate the value and

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Heidi from Masterton said if doing that doesn’t work, try spirits (by that we as-sume meths, not vodka!) and Faith from Napier suggests buying (now we are not very keen on that word) a bottle of “Expo” whiteboard cleaner (Expo are the people that make whiteboard markers). JB from Upper Hutt says, “Remove per-manent marker from a whiteboard using acetone-based nail polish remover. Use a soft cloth, not paper, to avoid scratching.”

So there’s no disagreement. Some-thing more controversial, has to do with eggs shells. It’s commonly thought that spreading crushed egg shells around plants will protect them from slugs and snails—the theory is that the critters would lacerate themselves on the edges, should they attempt a crossing.

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tuce-saving remedy, we thought we would ask the Oily Rag community to let us know whether egg shells have worked for them as a slug and snail preventa-tive. Ruth from Pahiatua has a response for LCL of Hauraki who asked about a sweetener to use instead of sugar in jam-making for diabetics.

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‘We think vegetables from yourown garden are delicious anyway,and one does not need to have theexcuse of a ‘‘fasting diet’’ to enjoythem.’

IT’S been a while since wetalked about the joys ofcooking vegetables, so wethought it time to have a

little bit of a catch-up. We werereminded about it whenlistening to the author of a newbook advocating a fruit andvegetable diet for two days aweek as a means to betterhealth. We think vegetablesfrom your own garden aredelicious anyway, and one doesnot need to have the excuse of a‘‘fasting diet’’ to enjoy them.

Lilley has a favourite recipefor using up tough broccolistems in a soup. ‘‘You will need:1 onion (diced), 1 large broccolistalk (diced), any left overbroccoli florets, 1 large potato, 1vegetable stock cube dissolvedin 2 cups water, 1 tsp butter, 1/4cup milk or cream, 1/4 cupcheese (optional), salt andpepper. Saute onion in butteruntil clear. Add broccoli andpotato. Cover with vegetablestock and simmer for 30minutes until very tender.Blend and season. Reheat witha little milk or cream. Sprinklewith cheese if you like.’’

Another reader has afavourite lemon butter toppingfor broccoli. ‘‘Simply add 12tbsp of lemon juice to 115g ofmelted butter. Mix in a littlesalt and pepper to taste. Stirtogether and pour over cookedbroccoli. Serve immediately.’’

What about these tips forgreen beans with a difference.‘‘Slice the beans and cook inwater. Add a packet of onionsoup mix and slicedmushrooms. Delicious!’’

Another great way to cookalmost any vegetable is astempura, which is a classicJapanese dish of deep friedbattered vegetables (likezucchini, onions, eggplants,carrots, green peppers, sweetpotatoes, string beans, broccoli,mushrooms). Vegetables with avery high water content aregenerally not suitable,however, as they tend to releasewater into the batter whilecooking. The veges need to becut thin enough to cook in thesame time it takes the batter tobecome crispy.

To make the batter you need1 cup plain flour, 1 egg, and 1cup ice cold water. Beat the eggin a bowl and stir in the icedwater. Add the flour and mixlightly with a wooden spoonhandle or chopstick to avoidover mixing (having lumps inthe batter is a hallmark oftempura). Dip in the vegetablesand deep fry in clean oil at180C, turning occasionally

until the batter is crisp andlight golden. Eat immediatelyafter cooking, while the batteris still crispy. With agarnishing of rock salt, lemonor lime juice, or with dips,tempura is a wonderful starter.It can also be used as a sidedish, especially with fish.

Lorraine has a tip forsilverbeet. ‘‘This is a usefulway to use as little or as muchsilverbeet as you like. I use fourleaves of silverbeet choppedfinely in a batter mixture of 3/4cup flour and 1 & 1/2 tsp bakingpowder. Whisk 1 or 2 eggs, addflour and baking powder, andmilk to thin, then the greens.Fry in a little hot oil. It’s lovelywith tomato sauce, whichshould appeal to children.’’

Kris has a tip for orangepeel. ‘‘I don’t like to throw

things away. I even ‘recycle’citrus peel! I dry the peel on aplate when using the oven.After it is dry I grate or crush itand store the ‘spice’ in anairtight jar and use it in bakingto add flavour.’’

DB says, ‘‘When vegetablesbecome wilted (carrots,broccoli, lettuce, beets, celery,etc) trim the stem end slightlyand soak the limp vegetable inwarm water for an hour ormore. You will find thevegetables will become firmand fresh ready for use.’’

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It can cause short-term memory loss, tiredness and contribute to high blood pressure.

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Many people are referred by ear, nose and throat specialists, however, anyone can phone for an appointment.

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Wondering what to buy Mum when a box of chocolates or hand-cream won’t do another year round?

A clever Lower Hutt woman has given me a new idea. When many of our mothers are feeling the ache of ageing limbs, or suffer with chronic pain or circulatory problems, Jenny Watson’s Aircycle is a perfect self-help answer. It’s totally transportable, folding to fit your pocket, simple in concept, easy to use and acclaimed by a growing number of users in its efficacy, and it can be easily posted in an envelope if Mum lives a distance away.

For painful hands, feet or legs this small therapeutic device is used when sitting, most effective when used in several short spells a day - no need for long tough workouts. Jenny says, “Many delighted people report that it helps relieve arthritic pain and other problems such as cramp and ankle swelling. We know that regular use while sitting watching TV can begin the progress of stronger legs, better balance, comfortable walking and freedom from discomfort. It’s an easy way to manage a range of health conditions – it offers relief. Any of us can use the Aircycle almost anywhere.

Jenny showed me some of the many grateful letters she’d received. Often Aircycle users have spent heavily on medications and therapy before discovering this simple effective, drug-free device. Jenny says, “News is fast spreading by word of mouth, but we still have a way to go.”

Well, I say, time others knew about it. Well

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Much of this nursing care and support has been in the community so people can stay in their own homes and retain

as much independence as possible.Every year millions of kilometres are

clocked up as nurses and home support workers cross the Canterbury region providing personal, domestic, nursing and specialist palliative care.

“All the nursing and homecare services we provide, whether it be in the community or in the Nurse Maude Hospital or Nurse Maude Hospice are founded on the core principles of partnership, respect and nursing excellence,” says Jim Magee, chief executive of Nurse Maude.

“Our unique strength lies in the ability of our people to blend that with the values which motivated Sybilla Maude in 1896; that the needs of the patients and clients are met with quality nursing care and support provided by skilled and compassionate staff.”

“The broad spectrum of care provided by Nurse Maude encompasses the two most vulnerable groups in our society, the very young and the elderly.”

Nurse Maude has always been a collaborative organisation, providing care

Care, compassion and skill define Nurse Maude

in partnership with general practitioners, practice nurses, district health boards, ACC and the Ministry of Health among others.

“It is through improved communication and the sharing of information that these relationships continue to strengthen for the benefit of our patients and clients,” says Magee.

From the frontline staff who exhibit that blend of expertise, efficiency and compassion which makes Nurse Maude so special through to those who support them

Nurse Maude has been caring for the people of Canterbury since 1896.

in administrative roles and Nurse Maude’s volunteers who give so generously of their time and talent, the organisation that is Nurse Maude attracts enormous respect in the community.

While the technology, processes and systems used to provide that care today would no doubt astonish Sibylla Maude, there is little doubt that 120 years on that the organisation that bears her name and continues her legacy of care would meet with her wholehearted approval.


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Rising damp is an issue that affects many of our older properties which suffer from poor, or no, insulation.

In Canterbury especially, post-quake, many people have relocated to homes that suffer from rising damp which can be associated with health problems. Independent tests have shown that up to 40 litres of water can rise from the ground and enter a house every day, leading to mildew, mould, condensation and musty smells. Moulds can produce various allergic reactions and the frail, elderly and very young are especially vulnerable.

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Cool stuff from some teens

AS I GET MORE into road cycling, people ask me to join their group rides. I have resisted as I do not feel good enough, yet. The next time I splatter myself, bleeding alone over the country tarmac, I may revise my position.

But I like the solo-ing. It gives me time to reflect, meditate even. My mind wan-ders around thinking (obviously) about shares and stock markets and startups. I also try and figure out why I am finding the riding so addictive. I cast my thoughts further back to childhood. Aha —there it is, got it. Freedom sports. Stuff that necessarily fosters independent thought. Playing in the snow miles from home at age four when a blizzard comes up. What to do when your pony, almost struck by lightning, rears into the air and then tram-ples your legs as you lie where you fell. How to just, frankly, DEAL with things when they get tough. It is a rush being totally reliant on yourself to achieve and solve. Endurance cycling pushes lots of these buttons in adulthood and I begin to understand.

Shouldn’t being financially independent be one of our big goals? Not the kind where you sit on a pile of lucky mil-lions and go around irritating people and advising them to stick it to the man. More the idea that a good plan is to make life happen for yourself, rather than waiting for simple twists of fate, or other people, to do it for you.

I now talk to a lot of older teenagers and 20-somethings, a newer target group for government initiatives on saving. There are great moments, watching really cool stuff by teenagers that are getting the

heck on with it. Seeing what some have been setting up for themselves has been a real privilege.

Sitting on a local trust has been amaz-ing; the hard work and independent determination of school leavers with solid goals is inspiring. They understand the effort-to-reward ratio. They get that life is tricky, that is why they are applying for scholarships from the trust in the first place. It has not always been easy. You can pretty much get what you want, if you just work hard enough. That lot will be fine. They have grasped the victory rose of independent financial reasoning. It is a different lot that worries me.

In other conversations it appears there are a lot of youthful individuals who as-sume the world owes them a debt of grat-itude just for being alive. Someone else will get it, carry it, fetch it and pay for it, if you just nag hard enough. The word is spoilt, although we are not supposed to use that word any more, it being impolite to do anything other than compliment children to death on Facebook.

The other impression is one of inevi-tability. A kind of laissez faire, oh well, never mind, karmic inevitability. Can we blame YouTube? Easy credit? The schools? Junk food? Trash magazines? Or . . . ourselves? Handed everything left and right, what happens next? Seems to me more a grasping of nettle danger than plucking the flower of financial safety.

What happened to installing the idea of financial independence with kids? Where did it vanish to? Has it become uncool? Why is enacting these options so fraught? As I stop at the cycle pub any time I like, change direction, go home early sometimes and ride faster or slower than planned—I wonder.

Caroline Ritchie is a former AFA, Sharebroker & Portfolio manager. She runs investment stuff, a sharemarket based investment coaching service. Visit her at www.investmentstuff.co.nz this column is not personalised financial advice.

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Caroline Ritchie is a former AFA,Sharebroker & PortfolioManager. She runs investmentstuff, a sharemarket basedinvestment coaching service.Visit her atwww.investmentstuff.co.nz thiscolumn is not personalisedfinancial advice.

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withCAROLINERITCHIE

Endurance cycling pushes lots of the buttons helpful to achieve in adulthood.

ASIGETMORE intoroad cycling, people askme to join their grouprides. I have resisted as

I do not feel good enough, yet.The next time I splatter myself,bleeding alone over the countrytarmac, I may revisemyposition.But I like the solo-ing. It gives

me time to reflect, meditateeven. Mymindwanders aroundthinking (obviously) aboutshares and stockmarkets andstartups. I also try and figure outwhy I am finding the riding soaddictive. I cast my thoughtsfurther back to childhood. Aha— there it is, got it. Freedomsports. Stuff that necessarilyfosters independent thought.Playing in the snowmiles fromhome at age four when ablizzard comes up.What to dowhen your pony, almost struckby lightning, rears into the airand then tramples your legs asyou lie where you fell. How tojust, frankly, DEALwith thingswhen they get tough. It is a rushbeing totally reliant on yourselfto achieve and solve. Endurancecycling pushes lots of thesebuttons in adulthood and I beginto understand.Shouldn’t being financially

independent be one of our biggoals? Not the kindwhere yousit on a pile of luckymillions andgo around irritating people andadvising them to stick it to theman. More the idea that a goodplan is tomake life happen foryourself, rather thanwaiting forsimple twists of fate, or otherpeople, to do it for you.I now talk to a lot of older

teenagers and 20-somethings, anewer target group forgovernment initiatives onsaving. There are greatmoments, watching really coolstuff by teenagers that aregetting the heck onwith it.Seeing what some have beensetting up for themselves hasbeen a real privilege.Sitting on a local trust has

been amazing; the hard workand independent determinationof school leavers with solid goalsis inspiring. They understandthe effort-to-reward ratio. Theyget that life is tricky, that is whythey are applying forscholarships from the trust inthe first place. It has not alwaysbeen easy. You can pretty muchget what you want, if you justwork hard enough. That lot willbe fine. They have grasped thevictory rose of independentfinancial reasoning. It is adifferent lot that worries me.In other conversations it

appears there are a lot ofyouthful individuals whoassume the world owes them adebt of gratitude just for being

alive. Someone else will get it,carry it, fetch it and pay for it, ifyou just nag hard enough. Theword is spoilt, although we arenot supposed to use that wordanymore, it being impolite to doanything other thancompliment children to deathon Facebook.The other impression is one

of inevitability. A kind of laissezfaire, oh well, never mind,karmic inevitability. Can weblame YouTube? Easy credit?The schools? Junk food? Trashmagazines? Or . . . ourselves?Handed everything left andright, what happens next?Seems to memore a grasping ofnettle danger than plucking theflower of financial safety.

What happened to installingthe idea of financialindependence with kids?Wheredid it vanish to? Has it becomeuncool?Why is enacting theseoptions so fraught? As I stop atthe cycle pub any time I like,change direction, go home earlysometimes and ride faster orslower than planned— Iwonder.

Ways to erase permanent marker ink

Frank and Muriel Newman are theauthors of Living Off the Smell ofan Oily Rag in NZ.Read their wealth of tips atwww.oilyrag.co.nz

Last week a reader fromWhangarei asked if anyone hassuggestions for gettingpermanentmarker ink off awhiteboard.Well, we had loadsof responses, all with the samesuggestion!The reply by Jocelyn from

Waikanae was typical. “Simplydraw over the permanentmarker with a water-basedmarker— a tip I picked upwhen

colleagues accidentally used apermanentmarker during ameeting.”Heidi fromMasterton said if

doing that doesn’t work, tryspirits (by that we assumemeths, not vodka!) and FaithfromNapier suggests buying(nowwe are not very keen onthat word) a bottle of “Expo”whiteboard cleaner (Expo arethe people that makewhiteboardmarkers). JB fromUpper Hutt says, “Removepermanentmarker from awhiteboard using acetone-basednail polish remover. Use a softcloth, not paper, to avoidscratching.”So there’s no disagreement.

Somethingmore controversial,has to do with eggs shells. It’s

commonly thought thatspreading crushed egg shellsaround plants will protect themfrom slugs and snails— thetheory is that the critters wouldlacerate themselves on theedges, should they attempt acrossing.Well Rod, also from

Waikanae, says that’s not thecase, and he has provided linksto a website showingphotographs. Not to be deterredfrom this frugal lettuce-savingremedy, we thought wewouldask the Oily Rag community tolet us knowwhether egg shellshave worked for them as a slugand snail preventative.Ruth from Pahiatua has a

response for LCL of Haurakiwho asked about a sweetener to

use instead of sugar in jam-making for diabetics. Ruth hassuggested Sugromax: “It’s stableat high temperatures, making itideal for baking, preserving andgeneral cooking.”LCLmay also like to have a

look at diabetes.org.nz, whichsays, “In New Zealand there arefive common non-nutritivesweeteners (the figures inbrackets are the additivenumbers): Aspartame (951) soldas Equal; Acesulfame-K (950);Cyclamate (952) and Saccharin(954) sold as Sucaryl andSugromax (saccharin andcyclamatemixed); and Sucralose(955) which is Splenda.” Healthwarnings apply, so visit theirsite. And finally, Mischief fromInglewood, has a suggestion for

keeping your washing soft.“Instead of buying fabricsoftener, make your own byusing white vinegar andessential oil. Mix together anduse about 1 tablespoon in thecompartment of your washingmachine. You can’t smell thevinegar but the clothes aresofter and have a nice smell tothem“.■ If you have suggestions youwould like to share, then contactus via oilyrag.co.nz or write toLiving off the Smell of an OilyRag, PO Box 984,Whangarei.

Money

Debbie Mayo-Smith aka MsEffective, gives speeches,seminars and trains on sales andpersonal productivity. Sign upfor her monthly quick tipnewsletter here.successis.co.nz/newsletterapn.htm. To haveDebbie speak at your next eventor train your team call 64 27 5755359 or visit debbiespeaks.co.nz

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How can you effectivelymanageyour busy day? Timemanagement is not necessarilyworking “harder,” but rather,“smarter.” Here are five timemanagementmistakes weshould all avoid to increase ourdaily success both on and off thejob.1. Starting your daywithout aplan of action. Timemanagement is doing the rightthings initially.2. Losing balance in your life.Our lives comprise seven vitalareas that need balance. Theseareas include health, family,financial, intellectual, social,professional, and spiritual.3. Working with amessy desk orwork area. Studies have shownthat the personwhoworks withamessy desk spends, onaverage, one-and-a-half hoursper day looking for things orbeing distracted by things.4. Getting insufficient sleep.Studies show that nearly 75 percent of us complain on a regularbasis that we are tired.5. Giving up a lunch break. Manydo not take a lunch break.Studies have shown that afterdoing what we do for severalhours, we start to “dull out.”A lunch break, even a short

15-minute break, gives us achance to get our batteriescharged up again tomoreeffectively handle.Bottom line: Prioritise! End

your daywith a list of things todo tomorrow. Ensure they are inorder of importance andtimeliness.

144 Northern Advocate Tuesday, April 25, 2017


Caroline Ritchie is a former AFA,Sharebroker & PortfolioManager. She runs investmentstuff, a sharemarket basedinvestment coaching service.Visit her atwww.investmentstuff.co.nz thiscolumn is not personalisedfinancial advice.

FINANCE

withCAROLINERITCHIE


ASIGETMORE intoroad cycling, people askme to join their grouprides. I have resisted as

I do not feel good enough, yet.The next time I splatter myself,bleeding alone over the countrytarmac, I may revisemyposition.But I like the solo-ing. It gives

me time to reflect, meditateeven. Mymindwanders aroundthinking (obviously) aboutshares and stockmarkets andstartups. I also try and figure outwhy I am finding the riding soaddictive. I cast my thoughtsfurther back to childhood. Aha— there it is, got it. Freedomsports. Stuff that necessarilyfosters independent thought.Playing in the snowmiles fromhome at age four when ablizzard comes up.What to dowhen your pony, almost struckby lightning, rears into the airand then tramples your legs asyou lie where you fell. How tojust, frankly, DEALwith thingswhen they get tough. It is a rushbeing totally reliant on yourselfto achieve and solve. Endurancecycling pushes lots of thesebuttons in adulthood and I beginto understand.Shouldn’t being financially

independent be one of our biggoals? Not the kindwhere yousit on a pile of luckymillions andgo around irritating people andadvising them to stick it to theman. More the idea that a goodplan is tomake life happen foryourself, rather thanwaiting forsimple twists of fate, or otherpeople, to do it for you.I now talk to a lot of older

teenagers and 20-somethings, anewer target group forgovernment initiatives onsaving. There are greatmoments, watching really coolstuff by teenagers that aregetting the heck onwith it.Seeing what some have beensetting up for themselves hasbeen a real privilege.Sitting on a local trust has

been amazing; the hard workand independent determinationof school leavers with solid goalsis inspiring. They understandthe effort-to-reward ratio. Theyget that life is tricky, that is whythey are applying forscholarships from the trust inthe first place. It has not alwaysbeen easy. You can pretty muchget what you want, if you justwork hard enough. That lot willbe fine. They have grasped thevictory rose of independentfinancial reasoning. It is adifferent lot that worries me.In other conversations it

appears there are a lot ofyouthful individuals whoassume the world owes them adebt of gratitude just for being

alive. Someone else will get it,carry it, fetch it and pay for it, ifyou just nag hard enough. Theword is spoilt, although we arenot supposed to use that wordanymore, it being impolite to doanything other thancompliment children to deathon Facebook.The other impression is one

of inevitability. A kind of laissezfaire, oh well, never mind,karmic inevitability. Can weblame YouTube? Easy credit?The schools? Junk food? Trashmagazines? Or . . . ourselves?Handed everything left andright, what happens next?Seems to memore a grasping ofnettle danger than plucking theflower of financial safety.

What happened to installingthe idea of financialindependence with kids?Wheredid it vanish to? Has it becomeuncool?Why is enacting theseoptions so fraught? As I stop atthe cycle pub any time I like,change direction, go home earlysometimes and ride faster orslower than planned— Iwonder.

Ways to erase permanent marker ink

Frank and Muriel Newman are theauthors of Living Off the Smell ofan Oily Rag in NZ.Read their wealth of tips atwww.oilyrag.co.nz

Last week a reader fromWhangarei asked if anyone hassuggestions for gettingpermanentmarker ink off awhiteboard.Well, we had loadsof responses, all with the samesuggestion!The reply by Jocelyn from

Waikanae was typical. “Simplydraw over the permanentmarker with a water-basedmarker— a tip I picked upwhen

colleagues accidentally used apermanentmarker during ameeting.”Heidi fromMasterton said if

doing that doesn’t work, tryspirits (by that we assumemeths, not vodka!) and FaithfromNapier suggests buying(nowwe are not very keen onthat word) a bottle of “Expo”whiteboard cleaner (Expo arethe people that makewhiteboardmarkers). JB fromUpper Hutt says, “Removepermanentmarker from awhiteboard using acetone-basednail polish remover. Use a softcloth, not paper, to avoidscratching.”So there’s no disagreement.

Somethingmore controversial,has to do with eggs shells. It’s

commonly thought thatspreading crushed egg shellsaround plants will protect themfrom slugs and snails— thetheory is that the critters wouldlacerate themselves on theedges, should they attempt acrossing.Well Rod, also from

Waikanae, says that’s not thecase, and he has provided linksto a website showingphotographs. Not to be deterredfrom this frugal lettuce-savingremedy, we thought wewouldask the Oily Rag community tolet us knowwhether egg shellshave worked for them as a slugand snail preventative.Ruth from Pahiatua has a

response for LCL of Haurakiwho asked about a sweetener to

use instead of sugar in jam-making for diabetics. Ruth hassuggested Sugromax: “It’s stableat high temperatures, making itideal for baking, preserving andgeneral cooking.”LCLmay also like to have a

look at diabetes.org.nz, whichsays, “In New Zealand there arefive common non-nutritivesweeteners (the figures inbrackets are the additivenumbers): Aspartame (951) soldas Equal; Acesulfame-K (950);Cyclamate (952) and Saccharin(954) sold as Sucaryl andSugromax (saccharin andcyclamatemixed); and Sucralose(955) which is Splenda.” Healthwarnings apply, so visit theirsite. And finally, Mischief fromInglewood, has a suggestion for

keeping your washing soft.“Instead of buying fabricsoftener, make your own byusing white vinegar andessential oil. Mix together anduse about 1 tablespoon in thecompartment of your washingmachine. You can’t smell thevinegar but the clothes aresofter and have a nice smell tothem“.■ If you have suggestions youwould like to share, then contactus via oilyrag.co.nz or write toLiving off the Smell of an OilyRag, PO Box 984,Whangarei.

Money

Debbie Mayo-Smith aka MsEffective, gives speeches,seminars and trains on sales andpersonal productivity. Sign upfor her monthly quick tipnewsletter here.successis.co.nz/newsletterapn.htm. To haveDebbie speak at your next eventor train your team call 64 27 5755359 or visit debbiespeaks.co.nz

Manageyour time

Be More Effectivewith Debbie Mayo-Smithh

How can you effectivelymanageyour busy day? Timemanagement is not necessarilyworking “harder,” but rather,“smarter.” Here are five timemanagementmistakes weshould all avoid to increase ourdaily success both on and off thejob.1. Starting your daywithout aplan of action. Timemanagement is doing the rightthings initially.2. Losing balance in your life.Our lives comprise seven vitalareas that need balance. Theseareas include health, family,financial, intellectual, social,professional, and spiritual.3. Working with amessy desk orwork area. Studies have shownthat the personwhoworks withamessy desk spends, onaverage, one-and-a-half hoursper day looking for things orbeing distracted by things.4. Getting insufficient sleep.Studies show that nearly 75 percent of us complain on a regularbasis that we are tired.5. Giving up a lunch break. Manydo not take a lunch break.Studies have shown that afterdoing what we do for severalhours, we start to “dull out.”A lunch break, even a short

15-minute break, gives us achance to get our batteriescharged up again tomoreeffectively handle.Bottom line: Prioritise! End

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Are you struggling with the heat of Summer or wanting to get organised for Winter? With the ever changing weather patterns,

heat pumps have the flexibility of being able to heat and cool which is an advantage no other appliance can offer. This represents great value for your investment as you can use it all year round. The team at Enviro Master Ltd can help keep you cool this Summer either at home or work. Enviro Master supplies, installs and services all the leading brands including Panasonic, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi and Daikin. This means our team can show you which system and brand will best suit your needs.

We currently have savings up to $600 off the recommended retail price on selected models.

Would you like to maximise the number of days you can use your swimming pool? Heating your pool can do this and one of the most cost effective ways is with a water heat pump. Enviro Master Ltd can supply, install and service you swimming pool heat pump providing you with a comfortable, extended swimming season.

Servicing your heat pump is extremely important to ensure that it is working as effectively and efficiently as possible resulting in a healthy, hygienic heat pump, lower power bills and greater comfort. But beware, not all cleaning companies are equal. We are constantly hearing of people being charged huge amounts for servicing

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To ensure the quality of your air, contact the experts. Smooth-Air Products can calculate the required air exchange for your building requirement. Smooth-

Air offers a wide range of ventilation equipment, from air vents to ducting for fans, for both the commercial and domestic markets. They have an extensive range of fans and ventilation components in-store but they can also provide innovative solutions tailored to differing requirements.

VENTILATIoN This includes both the exchange of air to the outside as well as circulation of air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in buildings.

Filtered air supply for summer and filtered - warmed air in winter creates a healthy

and all they are getting is a heat pump clean. We at Enviro Master, are qualified engineers and therefore are able to fully test and diagnose any problems you may or may not be aware of with your heat pump. Also, as we are associated with all major brands, we are able to repair these under warranty if they are still within the warranty period.

It is important to remember, when selecting an installer, the manufacturer’s warranty does not cover the installation and consumers could be responsible for any repair or damage caused to the system due to poor installation. Enviro Master’s five-star installation guarantee ensures correct installation, and a demonstration so customers have an understanding on how it will best meet their needs.

For a free in home consultation, call Enviro Master on 366 0525 or visit our showroom at 41A Shakespeare Rd, Waltham, Christchurch.

environment in which to live and work. In case of poor or insufficient air intake from outside, the oxygen content decreases, humidity and dustiness levels increase. If exhaust ventilation is not provided or it is not effective, polluted air, smells, humidity and harmful substances are not removed.

Low oxygen with high carbon dioxide causes stuffiness in the room and occupants can feel drowsy. Invisible harmful substances like a high content of dust and tobacco smoke are harmful and can cause various diseases. Even bad smells can cause discomfort or irritate the nervous system. In summer, it’s easy to open windows for cross ventilation, however as winter approaches, we start to shut up out houses to trap in the heat and as a result, air quality can decline.

It is therefore very important to ensure good air quality indoors through adequate ventilation.


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What a view to wake up to 18 Glendevere Terrace, RedcliffsAuction: May 12, 20164 bedrooms | 3 bathrooms | 3 toilets | 2 living rooms | 1 dining room | 3-car garage | 2 off-street parks | Listing #: FM4869

Designed to maximise the glorious views, you will be captivated as you gaze over the estuary and Southshore to take in the sweep

of Pegasus Bay to the Kaikouras beyond.This is not for the casual observer as the

home conceals its appealing and spacious interior from the street, and it’s only once you have soaked up the stunning views will you be able to enjoy the expansive family living, including a bright, modern kitchen and defined dining area, then explore further into the home.

To suit families who want extra space, there is a large formal lounge/media room on the first floor, which would also suit those who wished to have an office to work from home as it features easy separate access from the street while on the lower level the home offers a master bedroom complete with en suite, three further good-sized bedrooms and main bathroom. There is also the benefit of a shower room on the ground floor, which is ideal when you get back from a quick surf or trip to Sumner beach that is just a short drive away.

For your outdoor entertaining, the west -facing timber deck is perfect for summer BBQs, or relaxing with a glass of wine at the end of the day. The internal access, triple garage for all the boy’s toys completes the package.

Having just completed a major renovation to a very high standard, the home will meet the demands of the most discerning buyers

and, while I am surprised the decision has been made to sell such a wonderful home, I have been given clear instructions to sell the property on auction day, unless sold prior.

Open Home dates: Wednesdays and Sundays, 2pm to 2.40pm. See you at the Open Days. For more information or to arrange a private viewing, contact Chris Moores of Harcourts Grenadier Ferrymead (Licensed Agent REAA 2008) on 384 7950 or 027 588 4440.


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Tuesday May 3 2016NOR’WEST NEWS 29Classifieds Contact us today Phone our local team 03 379 1100

Public Notices

Call us & we’ll help you place your

classified advert in our community papers

We’re local, we’re in Christchurch, we speak your language!

Phone: 379 1100

Nobody knows

like a localChristchurch

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PROUDLY CHRISTCHURCH OWNED 384 0600

SelwynTimesLadbrooks, Tai Tapu, Leeston, Lincoln, Southbridge, Prebbleton, Halswell, Rolleston, Templeton, Burnham, West Melton, Darfield, Arthurs Pass

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AVONHEAD ROTARY CLUB Monster Charity Garage & Car Boot Sale, this Saturday 7th May, 8am to 12.30pm, at Burnside Bowling Club, 330 Avonhead Road. Huge variety of useable items, stalls and sausage sizzle.

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A GARDEN OR LANDSCAPING TIDY UP? Shrub, hedge & tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440

GARDENER - Need your home or commercial garden tidied up or renovated or require long term assistance. Phone Ruth 326-6663 or 021 272-0303

GARDENING By mature female, very particular, honest & reliable $18 per hr, Northcote & surrounding areas, plse ph 03 352-2590

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SECTION CLEARANCE, MAINTENANCE & tree removal, Hill sections a specialty competitive prices, ph Ewan 03 326-5009 or 027 201-5150

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Public Notices

That our Annual General Meeting for the election of officers, will be held on Sunday 5th June 2016, at the Papanui RSA, starting at 10am.

Followed by our normal Club Day which starts at 1pm.

THIS IS A NOTICE for all financial

members of the Christchurch

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local company specialising in residential properties. We

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Come and enjoy ourgreat family environmentand meet our amazing staff.

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

Tuition

VEHICLES WANTED

FOR CASH$ $ $

Ph 347 9354 or 027 476 2404

Vehicles Wanted

GOOD PRICESpaid for estate lots, antiques and good quality furniture.

Ph Rick 347 4493 or 021 376 883

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A+ About to move? Books, china, coins, medals, furniture, furs, jewellery, tools, old photos, estate. Ph 385-5117A+ Household effects, fridges, freezers, washing machines, ovens. Good cash paid. Ph Paul 022 0891 671A Records and Hi-Fi gear wanted, excellent prices paid for good records especially kiwi and overseas bands 60’s - 90’s PennyLane 430 Colombo St Sydenham 7 days www.pennylane.co.nz ph 3663278 or 021 2226144TOOLS Garden, garage, woodworking, mechanical, engineering, sawbenches, lathes, cash buyer, ph 355-2045

ANDREWS TREE CARE Services, tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, shelterbelt clean up, section clearing, rubbish removals, excavation work, ph 027 728 5688

BUILDER For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.

BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

CARPENTER HANDYMAN - Small Job Specialists, Carpentry, Repairs, Decking & Maintenance, 40 years experience, no job too small, Ph Warren 03 322-1103 or 027 697-8541

CARRIER LoCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069

CHIMNEY SWEEPER txt 027 669 4681 or ph 359 6970

CoNCRETE CUTTING Affordable Concrete Cutting with Quality, and removal work. Free quote. No job to small. Phone 027 442-2219, Fax 359-6052 a/h 359- 4605

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DRIVEWAYSReplace, repair or new. We are a local company

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

earthworks.Ph. R.M. Solutions

021 02866981 for a free quote.

ELECTRICIAN REGISTERED for all electrical installations & repairs Ph 03 322 4209 or 021 026 73375

ENGRAVING Hand engraving. Messages and memories etched in time. Belfast Engraving Shoe & Key. 683 Main North Road, Belfast. 027 311 3423

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

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

oVEN CLEANING Professional cleans $50.00. Gift Vouchers avail. Phone 0800 683-6253 or 027 228-0025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SHoE REPAIRS Belfast Engraving Shoe and Key 10 years experience 683 Main North Road, Belfast. 027 311 3423

SPoUTING CLEANING Spouting Unblocked, Cleaned Out and Flushed Out. Also Full Handyman Services Available. Call Trevor 384-3435 or 021 043-2034

TILER Phone Paul 022 151 9242, 981-2802

TILER/CARPENTER 35 years exp, no job too small. Ph Ross 027 4311440.

TREE WoRK Hedge trimming, stump grinding, rubbish removed, small job specialty Ph Andrew 03 322-8341 or 027 435-8759

Trades & ServicesT.V. SERVICE CENTRE Repairs, tvs, microwaves, stereos, DVD. Aerial installations and kitsets, 480 Moorhouse Ave, ph 03 379 1400

UPHoLSTERER Dining Chairs, Lounge suites, Caravan Squabs etc. recovered. Free Quotes. Phone Graeme 383-1448

VHS VIDEo TAPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655

WATERBLASTING Quality Job, Quick Service by skilled tradesman, Ph Richard Severin at Jet-X 0800 538 969 Free quotes, visit www.jetx.co.nz

WINDoWS & DooRS Joiner 25 yrs experience, Repair of rot or full replacement of sashes & existing windows & doors, Glazing, door locks, security stays fitted, New house installation of doors & hardware, ph Mykle 027 399 1673

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Prices apply from Tuesday 3rd May to Sunday 8th May 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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