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GEORGIA O’CONNOR-HARDING

Four locations are being considered for a skatepark in Halswell – but the plan could come under fire from residents.

Western News has learned Halswell Domain, Longhurst Park, an area in Westlake and Scott Park (above right) are sites earmarked for the project estimated to cost $379,000.

Halswell Resi-dents’ Associa-tion secretary Da-vid Hawke (right) said the Westlake and Scott Park

sites were most likely to cause issues with nearby residents.

He was aware of the area in Westlake, but declined to reveal it.

However, he believed West-lake and Scott Park were the least likely sites of the four mooted.

“The location is absolutely critical because you have got two conflicting requirements- one that the it is not out of the way and that its got to be it doesn’t get in the way of the neighbour’s peace and quiet,” he said.

The skatepark needs to be in an area where young people

would use it.Riccarton-Wigram Com-

munity Board chairman Mike Mora said the community has been asking for a skatepark for several years.

Money had now been set aside in the city council budget for it.

Mr Mora wouldn’t comment on the planned sites. He did not want to cause people “anxiety” before the pros and cons of the sites had been discussed.

Mr Mora said the community board is hoping to hold a simi-lar public consultation to when they built the small skatepark at the Templeton Bowl.

He said they had a sausage

sizzle and skateboard designers met with the public including children at the location.

The skatepark in Halswell most likely will not be a “Washington style skatepark’’ with plans for it to be more modest.

“We are constrained by our budget but that doesn’t mean it won’t be expanded in the future.”

Halswell Community Project chairwoman Chrys Horn said a skatepark was a “great idea”.

“We really need some places for our young people in Hals-well and we don’t really have great hang-out spaces for them

at the moment.’’She said if there isn’t a place

for young people there will be a crime problem in Halswell be-cause there is nothing for them.

Middleton Grange School youth worker and Halswell youth group volunteer Alex McClelland said it met another need for young people and should be a positive place for youth to hang out.

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Groups which use Riccarton Community Centre are worried about plans to exclude a service centre and the volunteer library when it is rebuilt.

Western News understands the Riccarton-Wigram Community Board met behind closed doors last month to discuss options for rebuilding the facility.

Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck said the volunteer library will be closed down but said some sort of service centre will be kept in the Riccarton area.

She said no decisions had yet been made by the city council.

The city council is consulting with residents on the partial sale of the site at 199 Clarence St, to help fund the building of a new centre on the remainder of the land.

But residents associations are alarmed that the community board discussed removing the

service centre and library from the Clarence St site.

Central Riccarton Residents’ Association, Deans Ave Pre-cinct and the Riccarton Bush-Kilmarnock Residents’ Asso-ciation told the Western News they would meet in the coming weeks to discuss.

They would not comment on the matter until then.

Community board deputy chairwoman Helen Broughton

said she could not discuss the specifics of the plan.

“I think there are people involved in community groups who have kept abreast of things but I think the general public won’t be aware this centre is under consideration.’’

Ms Broughton said if the matter stays publicly-excluded, it will continue to remain so as it proceeds through to the city councillors.

“Often information that was commercially sensitive would be publicly excluded while the facility would be in the open part.”

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

BOARD MEETINGS BACKThe Riccarton-Wirgram Com-munity Board will start the year with a meeting on February 2 from 4pm. The board will meet in the Piharau Room at the newly constructed Te Hapua: Halswell Centre.

MAN HITS HEAD ON RAMPAfter a man in his 50s hit his head on a hydraulic ramp on a truck, he was taken to hospital in a serious condition, last week. St John was alerted to the incident in Sockburn at just after 4.30pm on Tuesday, and sent an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.

CLARIFICATIONOn January 11 the Western News reported that community boards around the city had spent $19,196 over a 12-month period on food during meetings. This was incorrect. The actual figure spent on food was $19,730 . The Western News apologises for the error.

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

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

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

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What ignited your passion for the welfare of animals?

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

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

Western world I think. Dur-ing my childhood I grew up in Greymouth and my grandad had a stud for racehorses so I spent a

good part of my holidays dunging out paddocks.It sounds like a rewarding

job.I find it is an absolute high-

light working here. Not saying corporate life is not rewarding

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

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

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

While you said you are not directly involved, have you got attached to an animal that has

had to be euthanised? I get to see the impact on the

staff because most of them are animal lovers. Predominantly our workforce is young females. It is hard for them to detach. In our industry they talk about compassion fatigue and it is quite real. So we always make sure our people are getting sup-ported and holidays.

Does the SPCA get free vet medical care?

There are some SPCAs in New Zealand that have their own vet clinics but we contract ours out. It is our second high-est cost after staff wages so we probably spend around $250,000 each year on veterinary cost. We need about $2.7 million to run the operation in Canterbury and only a fraction of that gets covered.

Do you have good donators? Yes we do. The Canterbury

community is very supportive. Half our income probably comes from legacies and wills left to us. It is really generous and we would not be able to survive without that. We get very little Government funding. People who give us money are paying for our prosecution fees.

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your thoughts? I think it is interesting that as

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. I do think that is settling

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

Do you get any interesting animals coming through?

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

Do you have a favourite animal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BORN TO BE WILD: Barry Helem has travelled 32,000km around the United States on his Harley Davidson, a great passion of his.


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SOAP BOX Readers respond to Hornby

Cricket Club’s concern over the possibility of Hornby Library, Service Centre and South West Pool going into its homeground at Denton Park. The club says it will “end” Hornby cricket.

Alastair McLaughlin – What happens to the cricket club?

Where is the parking to be situated and the number of car parks to be provided? What secu-rity will be provided?

I hope roading will be ad-dressed as part of the plan as the mall area is difficult to navigate now, let alone with additional major additional facilities. Tell us where the spare land is in order to make an informed comment.

Kelly Casey – Denton Park should be left alone to the cricket club. A long history and beauti-ful park need not be touched by commercial vultures in the name of community services.

The pool could easily go to Hornby High School where it will be fully utilised by all

patrons who wish to use this facility.

As for the library/service cen-tre it could go to the old Brans-ton Intermediate School. This is on a bus route, ample parking, infrastructure already there, will not add to the congestion already on Main South Rd.

If the powers that be had even half a brain between them, the old Sockburn pool site would never have been closed down. It would have been upgraded on a regular basis. It was widely used by locals and non-locals for years. It was a perfect complex and site.

Ilam and Upper Riccarton Residents’ Association Chairman Peter Harding This year should mark the end of the hearings related to the Proposed Christchurch Replacement District Plan.

While this has gone under the radar for many in Christchurch, it has been a long and com-plicated process demanding a huge amount of time and en-ergy not only from those on the hearing panel, led by Sir John Hansen, but also from council staff and many interested par-ties and community groups.

I hope that the final outcome will be a streamlined district plan that balances not only the desire to tidy up inconsisten-cies in order to accelerate the cities’ development but also safeguards the needs of the community at large.

From my perspective I have watched a council struggling to meet huge commitments on a constrained level of income but which is desirous of doing the right thing by a shrinking num-

ber of ratepayers. The financial challenges come at a time when money is tight and the Govern-ment has the expectation that commercial enterprise and mar-ket forces will lead the way.

Canterbury University has had more than its share of adversity. An enormous repair programme and the logistical problems that go with running a competitive tertiary institu-tion are challenging when com-bined with low student growth numbers.

However, it is pleasing to see with the farewell of the badly damaged student union build-ing, that a new purpose-built facility will be built on this same, attractive spot, in the heart of the campus. We look forward to this new building becoming the vocal point for Canterbury students again.

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As a residents’ association we see our role as helping facilitate a pleasant living environment and harmonious community relationships wherever pos-sible. We are blessed with leafy streets, a large number of reserves, good shopping and a wide range of excellent edu-cational facilities. With this in mind we have done our best to raise community issues at the PCRDC hearings.

This has included the sale and availability of alcohol, parking and street conges-tion and the transformation of residential property into low end boarding facilities with up to 20 people living in a four-bedroom house.

We await the new city plan with interest.

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Gary Knight – In spite of sentiments by Deputy Mayor Vicki Buck in 2015, stating Hornby High as a positive venue for the $20 million south-west pool complex, other factors are imminent for an alternative venue.

The placing of this complex within Hornby High premises would be a retrograde step in consideration of many reluctant to encroach on these grounds to use the complex.

This scenario is also im-pounded by future implications concerning lease of Ministry of Education land (becoming a ministry asset on expiry of lease) thereby not viable from a financial perspective for Riccarton-Wigram community board. As the official playing ground of Hornby RFC also Hornby Cricket Club, featur-ing two playing fields also the velodrome oval synonymous with the 1974 Commonwealth Games cycling events and close proximity to five schools bears testimony to the ideal siting and much utilised characteristics of Denton Park.

Within this context therefore the siting of the south-west pool complex would complement this sporting-focused venue. However, in sheer contrast, the siting of the Hornby Library and Service Centre lacks integrity and would be totally demeaning to the nature of Denton Park.

Both the service centre and li-brary, attracting large attendance would be better suited and ideally situated either within or in conjunction to The Hornby Hub, thus attracting a myriad of local, national and international visitors utilising a purpose-built or leased venue within the busi-ness precinct.

Mary Williams – I am abso-lutely against this project being built at Denton Park.

Cricket was there as it says for about 50 years – my son learnt to play and practice there under the late Ishwar Gandar in the 80s and 90s.

It seems to be the same as it is with Templeton Speedway. It has been there for I don’t know how long and new people shift in and complain about the noise level. It is just not fair on both counts.

Now wouldn’t Kyle Park be better? I can think of four schools in the vicinity that would benefit.

We know a lot of pools that have disappeared from schools – one in particular was St Berna-dette’s. My children went there and I was on the PTA in the 80s and fundraised for that pool.

It was hard going but some-how we accomplished it and now it’s gone.

I have four grandchildren there at the moment. Three of them are going to Kings Swim

School (and that’s pretty pricey) as my daughter knows the ben-efit. She herself learnt to swim and I am nearly 70 and still can’t swim so she knows how very important it is for her children to learn.

Readers respond to the Western News article on ratepayers money being spent on catering meetings for the Riccarton-Wigram Community board.

Alastair McLaughlin – I don’t mind tea and coffee being provided for short meetings (say less than three hours) and maybe food for long meetings five-plus hours.

If meetings went on for the latter period I’d also be ques-tioning the agenda. It’s difficult to comment in detail without knowing the length of meetings and the number of meetings held per community board.

Assuming 24 meetings are held and all members attend

every one (unlikely) and no ad-ditional persons then cost varies from a low of approximately $7 to a high of $22 per community board member, a very wide vari-ance (low – Fendalton/Waimari to high – Burwood-Pegasus).

The community board costs in your article only add up to $18,570 versus quoted $19,169. What’s missing?

The other question is whether there are tea and coffee facilities on site or whether catering is purchased via the sites in house cafeteria?

Also look at the city council meeting costs – if tea/coffee are provided then there is a cost to the ratepayers – what’s this cost on a per councillor level per meeting? In the end the cost is a drop in the ocean compared to some of the decisions made by the council.

I don’t agree with storey-high street signage in the central city, siting of bus interchange on Ric-carton Rd, restoration of the town hall for apparently the same cost

to build a brand new one.How much does the council

waste on printed matter rather than electronic versions – email me the stuff rather than printed versions.

The quarrying deadline ended last Friday for submissions which opened in November. Plans were made for quarries to be dug up to four metres below the groundwater line. Last week Selwyn Times asked readers should the quarry operators be allowed to dig up to 4m below ground level.

Lynne and Keith Barclay, Hei Hei : We can’t believe anyone would think it is okay to dig another 4m below the groundwater line and worse, that the decision may be based on how many submissions against the idea.

Having been involved in mak-ing submissions on another issue – the process was not a simple one and we believe most people would find it quite a difficult thing to do.

The arguments put forward for going ahead are always based on a ‘need’ rather than how our wa-ter supply may be affected in the future. We are totally against the idea and would hope the city council will not be swayed by the Aggregate Producers Group on any grounds. It is good to be able to be heard through your column, thank you.

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The performance was part of a workshop put on by two National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Arts graduates.

The holiday programme was ran by two perform-

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at Showbiz for their version of Mamma Mia.

The two performers said they had spare time in the day which was why they decided to create the education programme.

“The workshop has been so much fun. It has been amazing seeing kids come out of their shell,” Miss Canton said.

She said LeggieLu Produc-tions is planning to put on many more workshops in the future.

The workshop was ran at the NASDA studios based at Christchurch Polytechnic

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STAGE: Imke Koekemoer of Pegasus, performs the well-known song Chim Chim Cheree from Mary Poppins.

PERFORMANCE: Grace, 9, Hannah, 8, Megan Peterson, 12, Natalie Delaney 9, Emma Lilly, 12, Lileeh Davis,12, Imke Koekemoer, 11, Lily Barrowcliffe, 11, Sophie Percy, 8, Maisy Taylor, 8, Wren Percy, 9.

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BIG SMILES: Zakkiyah (left) teaches Safiya, of Linwood, Zahra, of Richmond, Hannah, of Linwood, Deem, of Ilam, and Adam, of Bishopdale, at the holiday programme.

READING TIME: From left, Malek Sabry, of Riccarton, Leila Mehrez, of Riccarton, and Xavier Crossland of Woolston enjoy some quiet time at the holiday programme.

Children from the south of the city were among more than 100 children from about 30 ethnic backgrounds who joined in on the Nawawi Centre’s holiday programme.

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Martha Lolohea (left) along with nine other high-achieving Maori and Pacific Island high school students were selected to attend Oprah: An Evening with Oprah as well as a leadership lunch up in Auckland.

“At first it was unbelievable, to be going and seeing one of the world’s most famous women.’’

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“She talked about threads and how they come together to make a rope – how the small things add together to make up your life.”

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Phoenix’s Gloria Agnew, 14, picked up five medals and was one of four athletes awarded a prestigious Nick Willis scholarship at the South Island Colgate Games, held recently in Nelson.

Gloria won gold in the 100m sprint and 4x100m relay as well as silver in the 200m sprint, long jump and the mixed dis-tance medley.

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Attending her third Colgate Games, she said winning the scholarship was a great boost and she would put it towards travelling to more competitions.

More than 300 athletes from the Canterbury competed at games.

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INGREDIENTS 1kg Roma or plum tomatoes, halved lengthwise ¼ cup olive oilflaky sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste Short pastry: 1 cup plain flour 100g butter, chopped 2-3 Tbsp cold water Topping: 100g ricotta cheese ½ cup basil leaves 1 Tbsp small thyme sprigs 1-2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

METHOD Preheat the oven to 180 deg C. Place the tomatoes in a roasting pan. Drizzle with the oil. Season.

Bake for 40 minutes. Cool. Meanwhile, Place the flour

and butter in a food processor. Mix until well combined. Add enough water so the dough forms a ball. Wrap in plastic film. Chill for 30 minutes.

Increase the oven temperature to 200 deg C.

Roll the pastry to a 26cm round. Place the tomatoes, cutside down, in a 23cm fry-ing pan suitable for the oven, or cake pan. Place the pastry on top, folding the edges in. Bake for 30 minutes, until the pastry is golden. Cool for 10 minutes then invert onto a serving plate.

Dot with the ricotta, basil and thyme. Drizzle with the vinegar.

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INGREDIENTS

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

METHOD

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

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

Increase the oven temperatureto 200C.

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

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

— Serves 4

ANCHOVYTOMATOSALAD

INGREDIENTS

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

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

METHOD

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

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

— Serves 4-6

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INGREDIENTS

1 large onion, diced

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

METHOD

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

— Makes about 4 cups

ITALIAN-STYLESUMMERTOMATOPASTAUse Roma or plum tomatoes, if

at all possible.

INGREDIENTS

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

METHOD

Cook the pasta according to thepacket instructions.

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

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

— Serves 4

ANCHOVY TOMATO SALAD Serves 4-6

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

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

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

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

MICROWAVED TOMATO RELISH – Makes about 4 cups

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

¼ tsp mustard powder 2 Tbsp lemon juice

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

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

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

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

METHOD Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.

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

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

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

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

Place Greek yoghurt dip and tomatoes in food processor and process until fully incorporated. Set aside.

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

Drain pasta then place back in pot. Immediately add tomato sauce mixture to pot and toss until pasta is coated.

Transfer to serving dish, top with caramelised onions and garnish with parsley.

Spicy Hummus Pasta Prep time: 40 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Serves: 6

INGREDIENTS 450g penne pasta 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp oregano ½ tsp thyme ¼ tsp salt 450g boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ onion (about 1 cup), diced 1 red capsicum, diced ½ cup chicken stock 1 container spicy hummus 1 bunch silverbeet (about 6 cups), chopped

METHOD Bring large pot of water to a boil.

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix paprika, oregano, thyme and salt. Rub spice mixture over chicken breasts.

In large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from heat and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Turn burner to low and return pan to stove. Sweat garlic and onions for 5 minutes, or until softened. Turn heat to medium and add capsicum. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until soft. Slowly stir in chicken stock and hummus to form a creamy sauce. Add Swiss chard. Cover and cook until wilted, 2-3 minutes. Stir in drained pasta and cooked chicken.

Un-tender process drives me to . . . wine

■ YvonneLorkin is awineretailer,winewriter andmemberof theWWNZ.

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

stressful things for anyrelationship. I would say tryingto buy a house via “tender” is themost stressful thing.The sheer, bewildering,

ambiguity of being in thatsituation for weeks, or months,is enough to send any couplesideways. That tug of warbetween how badly youwant the

house to how badly you don’twant to be penniless at the endof everymonth. From howemotionally gun-stapled to thegatepost of said dream-houseyou are, to how desperately hard

you try not to show it wheneverthe agent is around.Open homes, inspections,

sleepless nights and anxiousdays poring over LIM reportsand compliance certificates,researching real estate statisticsand then being told by everyone“just put your best offerforward”.For heaven’s sake—what if

that “best offer” is way under, orworse, way over what the sellersare looking for? It’s the not

having a ballpark that’s thekiller.So, I am today officially

saying that, when it comes totenders, for the sake of mymarriage, family and sanity, “I’mdone. Stick a fork inme”.But, Yvonne, what does this

have to dowith wine you ask?Let’s just say I almost needed toorder another recycling binbecause of all the extrachardonnay that went under thebridge during the last one.

Good chardonnay like theSpade OakVoysey GisborneChardonnay 2014 ($18.50) thatoozes dried pineapple, roastpeach and slices of toastdripping withmelted butter withcinnamon sprinkled on top andfinishing with a splash ofgrapefruit. That’s what kept mefrom going postal.

with GLENYS WOOLLARD

If you have a food question emailGlenys [email protected]

Q A&What kind of food is poutine?It’s a fast food fromQuebec,consisting of thick-cut deep-fried potato chips toppedwith fresh cheese curds (orfailing that, small chunks ofmozzarella cheese) and a

light brown gravy, servedpiping hot. Pronouncedpoot-in rather than poot-een, it’s popular with late-night Canadian partygoers,and often sold from foodtrucks as well as chains likeMcDonalds and KFC in thatpart of the world.Apparently poutine wasfirst put together in the1950s, with several smalltowns claiming to be thebirthplace.

Why do vegetables need to besalted before pickling?The salt draws out water,which enables the picklingliquid to penetrate thevegetablesmorethoroughly. This adds to thetexture, flavour andkeeping qualities of thepickle. Depending on therecipe, salt (preferablyplain rather than iodised) is

either used on its own, ormade into a brine first. Thestrength of brine can vary,but if your recipe doesn’tspecify amounts, allow 50gsalt per 600mls water. Fordry salting, use around 125gsalt per 500g preparedvegetables.


Sacrificing someof your favorite foodsdoesn’t have to bepart of yourNewYear, newyou, strategy. Inmanydishes, it’s the sauces that pack on thecalories you’re trying to avoid. Insteadof ditching thosedishes completely,look for swaps that let you enjoy delicious, better-for-youdinners

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

INGREDIENTS

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

METHOD

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

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

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

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

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

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

INGREDIENTS

450g penne pasta1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp oregano

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

1 bunch silverbeet(about 6 cups),chopped

METHOD

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

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

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

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

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

15MINUTEMEAL

ITALIANO FISH600g skinned and boned fishfillets2-3 tablespoons lemon juiceflaky sea salt and freshlyground black pepper to taste2 cloves garlic, crushed2 spring onions, diced1 courgette, thinly sliced400g can whole tomatoes,drained and sliced1 roasted red pepper, sliced

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

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

Sauteed Cutlets withChorizo & Tomato6 thick pork cutlets/medallions1 chorizo sausage, thinly sliced250g cherry tomatoes1 1⁄2 cups (375ml) chickenstockIn a large non-stick frying panbrown the cutlets on both sides forseveral minutes. Remove frompan and set aside. Add chorizo to

pan and brown. Add tomatoes,toss, and fry for 3 minutes. Addthe stock, stir well and simmer fora further 3 minutes. Return thepork to the pan and simmer insauce for 10 minutes until the porkis tender and cooked through.Season with sea salt and crackedblack pepper. — Serves 6

Optional: Add 1 tsp smokypaprika when frying the chorizo.

Un-tender process drives me to . . . wine

■ YvonneLorkin is awineretailer,winewriter andmemberof theWWNZ.

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

stressful things for anyrelationship. I would say tryingto buy a house via “tender” is themost stressful thing.The sheer, bewildering,

ambiguity of being in thatsituation for weeks, or months,is enough to send any couplesideways. That tug of warbetween how badly youwant the

house to how badly you don’twant to be penniless at the endof everymonth. From howemotionally gun-stapled to thegatepost of said dream-houseyou are, to how desperately hard

you try not to show it wheneverthe agent is around.Open homes, inspections,

sleepless nights and anxiousdays poring over LIM reportsand compliance certificates,researching real estate statisticsand then being told by everyone“just put your best offerforward”.For heaven’s sake—what if

that “best offer” is way under, orworse, way over what the sellersare looking for? It’s the not

having a ballpark that’s thekiller.So, I am today officially

saying that, when it comes totenders, for the sake of mymarriage, family and sanity, “I’mdone. Stick a fork inme”.But, Yvonne, what does this

have to dowith wine you ask?Let’s just say I almost needed toorder another recycling binbecause of all the extrachardonnay that went under thebridge during the last one.

Good chardonnay like theSpade OakVoysey GisborneChardonnay 2014 ($18.50) thatoozes dried pineapple, roastpeach and slices of toastdripping withmelted butter withcinnamon sprinkled on top andfinishing with a splash ofgrapefruit. That’s what kept mefrom going postal.

with GLENYS WOOLLARD

If you have a food question emailGlenys [email protected]

Q A&What kind of food is poutine?It’s a fast food fromQuebec,consisting of thick-cut deep-fried potato chips toppedwith fresh cheese curds (orfailing that, small chunks ofmozzarella cheese) and a

light brown gravy, servedpiping hot. Pronouncedpoot-in rather than poot-een, it’s popular with late-night Canadian partygoers,and often sold from foodtrucks as well as chains likeMcDonalds and KFC in thatpart of the world.Apparently poutine wasfirst put together in the1950s, with several smalltowns claiming to be thebirthplace.

Why do vegetables need to besalted before pickling?The salt draws out water,which enables the picklingliquid to penetrate thevegetablesmorethoroughly. This adds to thetexture, flavour andkeeping qualities of thepickle. Depending on therecipe, salt (preferablyplain rather than iodised) is

either used on its own, ormade into a brine first. Thestrength of brine can vary,but if your recipe doesn’tspecify amounts, allow 50gsalt per 600mls water. Fordry salting, use around 125gsalt per 500g preparedvegetables.


Sacrificing someof your favorite foodsdoesn’t have to bepart of yourNewYear, newyou, strategy. Inmanydishes, it’s the sauces that pack on thecalories you’re trying to avoid. Insteadof ditching thosedishes completely,look for swaps that let you enjoy delicious, better-for-youdinners

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

INGREDIENTS

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

METHOD

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

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

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

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

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

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

INGREDIENTS

450g penne pasta1 tsp paprika1/2 tsp oregano

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

1 bunch silverbeet(about 6 cups),chopped

METHOD

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

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

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

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

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

15MINUTEMEAL

ITALIANO FISH600g skinned and boned fishfillets2-3 tablespoons lemon juiceflaky sea salt and freshlyground black pepper to taste2 cloves garlic, crushed2 spring onions, diced1 courgette, thinly sliced400g can whole tomatoes,drained and sliced1 roasted red pepper, sliced

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

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

Sauteed Cutlets withChorizo & Tomato6 thick pork cutlets/medallions1 chorizo sausage, thinly sliced250g cherry tomatoes1 1⁄2 cups (375ml) chickenstockIn a large non-stick frying panbrown the cutlets on both sides forseveral minutes. Remove frompan and set aside. Add chorizo to

pan and brown. Add tomatoes,toss, and fry for 3 minutes. Addthe stock, stir well and simmer fora further 3 minutes. Return thepork to the pan and simmer insauce for 10 minutes until the porkis tender and cooked through.Season with sea salt and crackedblack pepper. — Serves 6

Optional: Add 1 tsp smokypaprika when frying the chorizo.


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Take baby steps to yoga bliss

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

By Rachel Grunwell

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

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

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

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

‘yoga for runners’ classes in

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

improve.Nomatter what age or ability,

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

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

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

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

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

Give it a go.

Six simple ideas for happier living

QUALITYSLEEP: Theimportanceof sleep cannot beover-emphasised.

SAVINGMONEY andstaying fit aretraditional NewYear’sresolutions, but overly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4Achieve work/lifebalance: With theexpanse of the internet

and mobile commuting,

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

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

5Fuel happiness fromwithin: “I believe wehave more behavioural

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

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

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

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

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


> Take baby steps to yoga bliss, p22


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Do leg extensionsGrab the seat of your chair to brace yourself

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

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

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

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

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

wall to make sure it does not roll). Put your feet together, flat on the floor.Lean over, chest to knees, letting your arms dangle loosely to the floor. Release your neck. Now bring your hands behind your legs, right hand grasping left wrist, forearm (or elbow if you can reach that far), left hand grasping the right. Feel the stretch in your back, shoulders and neck. Hold. Release your hands to the floor again. Repeat three times or as often as it feels good.

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

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Hip pain: Do I have arthritis or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Physical Sense Gym & Physio is located at 300 Colombo Street, Sydenham. There is a bus

stop in front of the door and there is ample parking. To enquire about specialised exercise classes or physiotherapy treatment, phone 377-2577 or visit www.triggerpoints.co.nz.

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

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

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

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

Like all things, it takes time to improve.

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

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

But it wasn’t always like that. I used

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

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

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

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

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

By Rachel Grunwell

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

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

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

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

‘yoga for runners’ classes in

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

improve.Nomatter what age or ability,

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

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

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

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

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

Give it a go.


QUALITYSLEEP: Theimportanceof sleep cannot beover-emphasised.

SAVINGMONEY andstaying fit aretraditional NewYear’sresolutions, but overly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4Achieve work/lifebalance: With theexpanse of the internet

and mobile commuting,

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

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

5Fuel happiness fromwithin: “I believe wehave more behavioural

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

As always, the staff will be on hand to share

The new CPIT Aoraki opens doors for public open day

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

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

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

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

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

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Christchurch School of Music

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

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

of Cantabrians.In December the School moved back

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

course will be adapted to suit participants level of fitness.

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

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

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

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

He was impressed with the level of competence and professionalism shown

Pasifika students demonstrate new skills by the students.

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

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

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

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

CPIT Pasifika Trades Training

students work on the Pacific Trust

Canterbury's Pasifika

Supported Playgroup facility.

Paving the way for improved Pasifika community facilities:

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

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

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


Canterbury WEA, 59 Gloucester St phone 366 0285 | email:[email protected]:cwea.org.nz

Programme for February - April 2016available from WEA, Christchurch libraries, and on our web site: cwea.org.nz

NEW ADULTEDUCATION COURSES

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

NEW EVENING COURSES: Meals for One; Temptation Training

NEW SATURDAY COURSES: Centenary of the 1916 Rebellion in Ireland; Learning to Ask Questions; Myths of Free Trade; Portrait Drawing Workshops; Norfolk IslandPLUS our popular repeating courses

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

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

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

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

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

Music, philosophy and creation myths all

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nationwide campuses get great jobs in their respective fields.”

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

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

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

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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.

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

Holiday Accommodation

Rexellent RentalsCars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta

www.rexellent.com.au

FREE CALL 0800 601 508

Public Notices

Weka Pass RailwayWaipara, North Canterbury

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

Trains run every SUNDAY

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

11.30am & 2.00pm

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

local company specialising in residential properties. We

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

021 02866981 for a free quote.

Appliance Sales & Service

388 4780Appliance Services

12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

Trades & Services

DRIVEWAYS & PAVINGFREE QUOTESProfessional, friendly

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

BLOCKED DRAINS?• VIDEO INSPECTION• WATERBLASTING• LIQUID WASTE

PH: 03 365 7960 24 hours // 7 days

[email protected]

9164

023A

A

Trades & Services

Rope & harnessa speciality,

no scaffolding required,

30 years of breathtaking experience.

FREE QUOTES

ROOF PAINTING

Phone Kevin 027 561 4629

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

Rope & harnessa speciality,

no scaffolding required,

30 years of breathtaking experience.

FREE QUOTES

ROOF PAINTING

Phone Kevin 027 561 4629

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

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

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

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.

DRAIN LAYER Drain Unblocking and Repairs 24/7. Call 0508 255 25327

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PLUMBINg Drain Unblocking and Repairs 24/7. Call 0508 255 25327

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]

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

Trades & Services

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

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

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

VINYL AND TILE uplifting fast efficient service free quotes ph Dave 027 334 4125

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

Ballet TuitionClasses for juniors

to seniors or individual

private lessonsPreparation for examinations

and competitionsFull teaching registration BBO

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

Tuition

PIANO/KEYBOARD Tuition. Raewyn Clegg, Registered Music Teacher, 29 Lancewood Drive, Halswell. Ph: 3229377

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

TAI CHI Riccarton. Learn Chen Style Tai Chi at St Ninians Hall, 7 Puriri St, Riccarton.

NEW BEGINNERS CLASS starting Tue 2nd Feb 6-7pm Cost $100 per term. No previous experience necessary, suitable to all ages and fitness levels. For inquiries contact Barbara at [email protected] or on 0272925020

CASH/CASH for any unwanted vehicles, ph 347 9354 or 027 476 2404

CASH/CASH for any unwanted vehicles, ph 347 9354 or 027 476 2404

Vehicles Wanted

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

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

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

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

Wanted To Buy

ROOFING

Robinson Roofing Ltd

- Re-roofing and new roofing

- Quality roofing at the best price around- Licensed building

practitioner

Call Hamish for a quote 03 347 90 45

Trades & Services

Monday January 25 2016WESTERN NEWS 31The

Sect

ion

Entertainment-What's Going On In Town-

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

- downstairs -

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!

- upstairs -

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

PRIVATEFUNCTIONROOMSAVAILABLE

WEDDINGS,

ANYOCCASION

XMASFUNCTIONS,WORK DO'S

functions

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 29th JAN, 7PM

FRIDAY 19th FEB, 8PM

NZ SINGER SONGWRITER

PERFORMS THE SONGS & STORY OFCAT STEVENS 'WILD WORLD'

with special guest

PRESALE TICKETS $15 / DOOR SALES $20

BRYCE WASTNEY

RYAN BEEHRE

SUNDAY 28th FEB, 2.30PM

BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST

PAT, BRENDAN &Lil Sis ANNETTE (USA)

TICKETS $15 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BRENDAN DUGANFAMILY REUNION SHOW

SUNDAY 14th FEB, 2PM

AWARD WINNING SINGER

TICKETS $25 AT THE CLUB OFFICESUZANNE PRENTICE

SUNDAY 13th MAR, 2.30PM

WORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUBWORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUBWORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUB

HENARE

SATURDAY 30th JAN4.30PM

LITTLE CITY DUO8PM

BAY 7(from Timaru)

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

fb.com/GBCCHCH

Bookings EssentialPH 386 0088

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurantwww.gardenhotel.co.nz

FREEBuy 1 Get 1 FREE

Valid until 31st Jan 2016

LIVE MUSIC

6PM FRIDAY29th January

rhonda campbellduo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mandi Miller

on FridayLIVE


1005 Ferry rd Ph 384 2063

while stocks last (see instore for terms and conditions)Barry & kerry

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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offers available from 4th January to 14th February 2016 unless otherwise stated or while stocks last. Range may vary between stores. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. We will meet all our obligations on products we sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Full Postal Services available at selected Take Note stores. All accessories photographed with product are not included.

AUCKLAND/NORTHLAND: Mairangi Bay - Malcolms, 360 Beach Rd St Heliers, 28 St Heliers Bay Rd Papatoetoe, Hunters Plaza

BAY OF PLENTY/WAIKATO: Paeroa, 46 Belmont Rd

LOWER NORTH ISLAND: Ohakune, 5 Goldfinch St Havelock North, 8 Te Mata Rd Pahiatua, 85‑89 Main St Foxton, 22 Main St Carterton, 9‑11 High St Karori, Karori Shopping Centre Tawa, 181 Main Rd

SOUTH ISLAND/CHRISTCHURCH: Takaka, 29 Commercial Rd Picton, 28 High St Rangiora, 199 High St Kaiapoi, 115 Williams St Ferrymead, 1005 Ferry Rd Leeston - Curly’s Last Post, 76a High St Hokitika, 1 Weld St

*AA SMART FUEL TERMS & CONDITIONS: All AA Promotions and point offers do not apply to Gift Cards, Pre paid postal products and stamps, Kiwibank products, Lotto, phone cards, account payments, newspapers and any other agency services or products.

All advertised items in this flyer are available from the following stores.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS: Offers available from 4th January to 14th February 2016 unless otherwise stated or while stocks last. Range may vary between stores. Trade not supplied. We reserve the right to limit quantities. We will meet all our obligations on products we sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act. Full Postal Services available at selected Take Note stores. All accessories photographed with product are not included.

AUCKLAND/NORTHLAND: Mairangi Bay - Malcolms, 360 Beach Rd St Heliers, 28 St Heliers Bay Rd Papatoetoe, Hunters Plaza

BAY OF PLENTY/WAIKATO: Paeroa, 46 Belmont Rd

LOWER NORTH ISLAND: Ohakune, 5 Goldfinch St Havelock North, 8 Te Mata Rd Pahiatua, 85‑89 Main St Foxton, 22 Main St Carterton, 9‑11 High St Karori, Karori Shopping Centre Tawa, 181 Main Rd

SOUTH ISLAND/CHRISTCHURCH: Takaka, 29 Commercial Rd Picton, 28 High St Rangiora, 199 High St Kaiapoi, 115 Williams St Ferrymead, 1005 Ferry Rd Leeston - Curly’s Last Post, 76a High St Hokitika, 1 Weld St

*AA SMART FUEL TERMS & CONDITIONS: All AA Promotions and point offers do not apply to Gift Cards, Pre paid postal products and stamps, Kiwibank products, Lotto, phone cards, account payments, newspapers and any other agency services or products.

All advertised items in this flyer are available from the following stores.

DISPLAY BOOKSA4. 20 Pocket. Assorted colours. 2000000195681RRP $5.49 each

A4. 40 Pocket. Assorted colours. 2000000195766RRP $7.49 each

VIVID RINGBINDERSA4. 2 ring 26mm. Assorted colours. 2000004326524RRP $9.49 each

INKJOY 100RT PENMedium. Assorted colours. 2000028545383RRP $1.00 each

BLU TACK75g. 2000009559576RRP $4.99 each

FX82AU SCIENTIFIC CALCULATOR 2000027453153RRP $33.99 each

PTH105 LABEL MACHINE Assorted colours. 2000035415068RRP $59.99 each

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