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GABRIELLE STUART

City councillors have no plans to make rule changes to freedom camping at Addington Park in spite of complaints from residents.

Freedom campers at the park have been reported drinking in the park, leaving used toilet paper in the trees and defecating on the playground swings.

At least 20 complaints have been made to the city council. None have resulted in fines.

One camper was trespassed from the site for camping for too long in a non-self-contained vehicle.

One complaint was a resident who “noticed a woman sitting on the playground swing def-ecating as if it was a toilet seat”.

City councillor Phil Clearwa-ter said while many residents had complained to him person-ally, he wanted more evidence before lobbying for changes.

A report on freedom camping will go to the city council in April, but the bylaw is not due to be reviewed until late next year.

Cr Clearwater said he would not call for changes to the by-law to help Addington residents, until he had seen the report in April.

“We need to see what’s work-ing well and what isn’t, and re-view it based on the evidence,” he said.

If the report did show clear problems, he would consider calling for the review to be brought forward, he said.

But Addington residents say they have had enough.

Resident Bruce McNabb said his children, aged 12, 14 and 17, often used to play in the park and walk across it to get to school, but they no longer felt safe.

“I don’t like the idea of them going there, especially at night time. You don’t know who’s down there or what they’re do-ing,” he said.

“They shouldn’t even be there. It’s not a proper camping

ground. If they have the money to come to New Zealand they should have the money to pay for themselves,” he said.

City council regulatory compliance acting head Fiona Proudfoot said it had brought in more bins, cleaned the park more often, and monitored the park each day.

Under the rules, campers can stay five nights and can stay from one hour before sunset to 9am the next day.

Have your say Do you think the city council needs to make changes now to freedom camping bylaw in response to problems at

Addington Park. Or do you agree that more evidence is needed?

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NO PLANS YET TO CHANGE CAMPING RULES

The city council has had 20 complaints about freedom

campers. They include:• Rubbish bins overflowing• No space available for

visitors to park• Large assortment of cloth-

ing in the trees near where the tents are pitched

• Discarded mattresses left lying around with rubbish piled up on top of them

• Defecating and urinating by the playground

• Used toilet paper within the branches of trees by car park

• Drinking and littering, glass bottles thrown around

• Freedom campers being rude to people walking their dogs

• Family visited park and felt unsafe and unwelcome

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CONCERNED: Addington resident Bruce McNabb said his children are too scared to walk thought the park because of freedom campers. PHOTO: GEOFF SLOAN

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A liquor store owner is reconsidering plans to open a new shop in Addington after protests from residents.

Nekita Enterprises has ap-plied for a liquor off licence for the store which would be on the corner of Lincoln Rd and Spencer St.

But Manuka Cottage com-munity development worker Cherylan Davies (inset) has gathered feedback from nearby residents who are opposed to the liquor store opening.

Residents say the area is already inundated with liquor outlets.

Nekita Enterprises direc-tor Harjit Singh said he was considering withdrawing the application.

Mr Singh would meet with his lawyer this week before making a decision on whether

to proceed.“I don’t think we are looking

very positive since people are not happy and we don’t want to go against the community,” he said.

There are 17 businesses with a liquor off licence within 2km of the proposed premises.

The city council received 39 objections about the application, four of which came in after the official objection period closed. A date for a hearing was yet to be set.

As well as the number of liquor stores already in the area, Ms Davies said another con-cern was the presence of social services in Addington which were frequented by vulnerable people, some with histories of alcohol abuse. These included The Salvation Army’s accom-modation for men facility.

Sacred Heart School was also nearby on Spencer St.

“My concern and the concern of most people I have spoken to is that this is just another outlet

to create problems and that is probably not socially accept-able with the bad behaviours that alcohol can bring,” Ms Davies said.

“How many outlets do there have to be before it is too much?”

A Canterbury District Health Board spokeswoman said medical officer of health Alistair Humphrey had similar concerns to the residents and he would be speaking at the hearing, if it goes ahead.

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The Malthouse is back in business for the first time since the February 2011 earthquake – and with an aptly-themed performance.

Earthquake repairs on the iconic building on Colombo St have been ongoing for two years.

But now theatre is back at The Malthouse, and The Canterbury Children’s Theatre group had its first performance since the earth-quakes with the story of Aladdin – a show with a twist.

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Readers respond to freedom campers at Addington Park.

Wayne Direen: I’ve lived in Christchurch all my life of 50 years. I couldn’t believe it when I saw your last edition front page on Addington Park freedom camping.

What an eyesore, what a joke – I thought the flag issue was. Let’s face it, freedom campers are what destroyed the number of places Kiwis used to freedom camp throughout our beautiful country, due to the human waste left behind etc.

Of all places to be able to use – its a sports ground used every weekend in the winter. I’m sure rugby league boys will be pleased to see the freedom campers invading the car park, toilets, field etc. What a great place to eat your toast in the morning and enjoy the sport.

Aimee Fasi: It was interesting reading the story about the freedom campers. I live down the road from this park and my children go to the school behind it.

I saw the rules but the campers are there all day. The park gets full of tents and it does not seem to be monitored like they say it is. The school uses the park for sports but it’s in a disgusting state with people going to the toilet where they please. I can’t see the point when these people don’t bring money to the city as they obviously have none. It’s just another slum. It’s unhealthy for the children and for the community who need to use the park.

Bruce McNabb, Addington: I live over the road from Addington Park and my kids go to school over the back of the park. It’s not a good look having to put up the freedom campers – it’s turning the place into a slum.

No one can park in there anymore to go walk their dogs – you should see it in

the weekends. I do not see anyone go play over there much anymore.

My kids won’t go over there and also they won’t walk though the park to school any more.People used to go play touch rugby there – not now.

What a joke it’s become.Last night my kids and I

going down the road here, one of them in full view was using a tree for a toilet. There is a camp grand just down the road, why can’t they go there? And there is a lot of unused land at QE II now.

What was the city council thinking? I pay rates for this sort of thing to happen. They need to go and not come back.

Gary Knight, Hoon Hay: As the controversy over freedom campers at Addington Park evolves as a platform of debate, forum of opinion and source of media coverage, reality must prevail.

Since Government empowered transfer enabling local councils to regulate and enforce the freedom campers draft bylaw, the city council should strictly adhere to it.

As with Queenstown Lakes district allowing only absolute certified and self-contained vehicles a nominated public destination for two nights only is criteria that should also apply at Addington Park.

In spite of revenue generated by their use of eateries, supermarkets etc, freedom campers inclusive of both tourists and some Christchurch rebuild workers bear testimony to those avoiding holiday park or camping ground fees.

Rather than becoming a blot on and demeaning the nature of ratepayer-assisted facilities in a public park, a more realistic venue would be any block of disused inner city land. I am sure the city council and Wilsons Parking would not forgo this opportunity to charge a nominal fee for their stay.

Phil Clearwater: I share residents’ concerns about some unacceptable behaviour or any breaking of the rules by freedom campers.

A range of city council staff have been addressing these complaints including compliance officers and park rangers.

Council staff have used an educational approach initially but where staff find evidence of a by law being breached they can consider issuing penalties .

I have visited the park recently and the camping area was tidy and orderly. The young campers I talked to were travellers from all over the world: England, Italy, France and a good number of young Germans.

They were well educated – their English was excellent. Addington and all Christchurch can benefit from them being here as they buy food and small pur-chases from the local shops. As young tourists they all appreci-ated having a camping ground to stay at and they experienced Christchurch as a city where they felt welcome.

Some of them would love to re-visit Christchurch sometime again when they will be future, older tourists.

Given that a relatively small number of freedom campers have unfortunately caused some problems I think the recently passed by-laws on freedom camping should be reviewed, but this needs to be based on the facts.

Also what the young freedom campers contribute to Christchurch as part of a rapidly-growing New Zealand wide tourist industry needs to be taken into account.

Tim Scandrett: Council staff have investigated the complaints made and if any bylaws are breached, then this will be

followed up and penalties may apply.

These are generally young tourists who are having a won-derful time in our city and who we hope will come back when they are older and when they will be looking for a more established holiday tour style and be more inclined to use our hotels and other facili-ties.

Sadly it seems there have been problems caused by a small number of these campers but the majority keep to the bylaws.

We did make it clear that this policy would be reviewed in two years rather than the standard five-year period.

After the review, changes to the bylaw could cover, monitor-ing of sites, enforcement (which must be based on fact) and traf-fic safety amongst other things.

At present this issue I believe is scheduled to come in front of the Regulation and Consents Committee at the end of the season, (April) to review the bylaw and look at any recommendations that may be required.

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We asked in light of freedom campers causing problems at Addington Park, was it time for an all-out ban or should there just be better facilities?

Ange Gibson: I think it looks awful when there are loads of cars there which are clearly not self-contained vehicles. It worries me for any kids playing there because even though I’d like to think people would be considerate and use the toilets, I’m sure that’s not true of all who stay there. I don’t think they should be banned, a set place for them to all stay would be ideal.

Barry Tretheway: I have made a complaint to the city council regarding this. Every morning I drive past on my way to work and it is full to over-flowing with free loaders. Effectively the park cannot be used by Christchurch ratepayers at the moment. What happens when rugby league requires the car park?

Michael Johns: If you want Christchurch to rise up you should be encouraging these people, they do add to the economy you know.

Tyson Mcdonald: What do we pay the rates for? Should charge them to use the grounds. The city council should be tough – don’t be soft-hearted. It’s not fair on us when we pay such high rates, grrrrr.

Andrew Palliser: Wait, we’ve got acres and acres of cleared red zone land and we can’t put some portaloos in a

spare field or two to support the local businesses with the income that tourism brings? Surely that’s a perfect use for all the excess land that we can’t build on?

Kasuni Thewarapperuma: Better facilities might go some way to help but the anti-social behaviour will still be up to the individuals to sort out. The minority fools ruin it for the majority of responsible ones.

Donna Hooper: Please don’t ban all freedom campers from Christchurch. There are thousands and thousands of responsible fully self-contained campers who obey all the rules. The ones you need to ban are the ones who have no toilet facilities etc on board.

Judith Sturge: We toured New Zealand in a camper van and loved it. We freedom camped some of the time but always found places with public loos, even though we did have loo on board. It is always the minority who spoil things for the responsible majority. I hope that Christchurch finds a solution to make everyone happy.

Sarah-Jane Jensen: Better facilities. Support the tourism and interest in the area instead of being anti-camping. Provide places where they can park up with a toilet block and a tap. And the congestion else where will sort out.

Steve Lockyer: Some of you Christchurch commenters here are just plain arrogant. “Ban

them”, “make complaints” and “charge them”. Over the last 20 or so years the South Island has managed to create a culture as a tourist destination. Apart from that, you have nothing except a couple of grape vines. If you carry on with this kind of pomposity the tourist dollars will dry up too! There are lots of ways to get people to clean up rather than telling them not to come at all. Don’t bite the hand that feeds you too hard.

Kim Oi - Better facilities, people are always going to want to visit New Zealand and its amazing sites. Just perhaps allocate a place where they can go, and they need to pay for the facility, ie showers that will only work when $4 goes in a coin machine, that can go towards the cost of a cleaner to check them. You have such a big tourist industry, spending money there.

Jett Jones: Ban them. If people can’t do something simple like using a bathroom, then ban them completely. It’s an eyesore for other travellers having to look at the vans blocking up car parks and seeing people sleeping in cars.

Jim Tait: Ban them from all free camping within the city limits!! It is time they learnt that they cannot travel the length and breadth of New Zealand and not have to pay to stay overnight. Try it in the heart of England or Ireland or France or Germany – you can’t do it! They should have allowed for these payments before they came here.

Bruce Marshall: More facilities required, freedom camping can never be banned as that would violate basic human rights we all have.

Warren Hancock: More facilities. Ban them and they will foul up the country side.

Marie Blackwell: So these are not homeless Cantabrians?

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No column last week while I was away on leave. Notable during that time was Thursday a week ago where up to 20 people were affected in a building in Clar-ence St, Addington, by the fumes released by a sealer painted the night before on to concrete.

While it was apparently unpleasant, it appears nobody suffered any lasting harm.

A Burwood resident called the Fire Service to his house on Sunday where a lithium-ion battery on charge had ignited. By the time our troops had arrived the occupant had put the fire out himself. This is the type of bat-tery widely publicised as causing fire in hoverboards. Thankfully the Burwood incident occurred during daytime and is a timely reminder that these things can and do go on fire. It is probably advisable to avoid leaving them on charge overnight.

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Parts of Summit Rd could be shut off to vehicles, because of problems with boy racers and vandals.

Farmers along the road have spent thousands replacing gates and fences damaged by vandals, while a fire which gutted the Sign of the Bellbird in Septem-ber was believed to be deliber-ately lit.

Since the Rapaki end of the road had been closed to cars, it had also been much safer for people cycling and walking, Summit Road Society secretary John Goodrich said.

“We have had a fantastic amount of feedback around that, about how incredible it is to be in an almost wild wilderness area, with no worry about any cars or that sort of thing,” he said.

He said the idea had been dis-cussed before the earthquakes, when the society looked at making it a “heritage road”. That would mean it was either shut off at night with speed restric-tions during the day, or closed it to cars completely.

Spreydon-Heathcote Commu-nity Board deputy chairwoman Karolin Potter said she was open

to looking at restricting use of the road, but it had not yet been formally discussed by the board.

City councillor Tim Scandrett said he did not want to see the road shut completely, but some-thing had to be done.

“It is such a wonderful drive up there, and we want families and those who are elderly or disabled to be able to utilise it and have access to those views, which are wonderful. But where there are so many incidents of vandalism or accidents occurring we do need to do something to deal with it.”

He was working with city council staff to look at ways the problems could be reduced with-out shutting the road completely.

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EXCITEMENT: Pupils had a great day watching and interacting with the high school students.

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Hi Graeme, tell me a bit about yourself?

Well I was born, bred and educated right here in Christ-church. I went to Cashmere High School.

Who was your best mate at high school?

I had three or four of them Eric, John, who lives in New Plymouth and he still surfs, and Bill are the ones I still have con-tact with to this day. I still catch

up with them even though they are scattered

all through the country.

What did you and your mates get up to?

We were all pretty into surfing so we would pack into my Aus-tin and head to the beach and surf all round the peninsula. We would do a bit of rough camping pretty much anywhere there was water. I wasn’t the best surfer but I had a board or two, it’s just something you did with your mates.

Do you still surf to this day?(Laughing) I was what they

call a beginner boarder, and I stayed like that the whole time. I don’t still surf today.

Tell us about your family?I am married to my wife

Maureen with three children. We just celebrated our 40th wed-ding anniversary up in Nelson, where we got married. I met her through mutual friends.

She also works in the disability sector. My kids are now all over the place. Tim is an architect in Auckland, Simon, well he is here in Christchurch and works as an IT systems engineer. Then our daughter Sophie lives in Melbourne. She was a paediatric nurse but is now at home with our first grandchild, which we are very

excited about.Did you have any siblings? I have a sister, Joy Patricia

who was intellectually disabled after she got meningitis when she was young, so I spent a lot of time caring for her.

What was it like caring for your sister?

I was supporting my sister from the age of eight into my teens and there was no commu-nity support and a great deal of judgement.

People back then did not have an understanding of what an intellectual impairment is and how to treat people with them. Most people in the community, because she was normal looking, expected her to act normal. So I guess that allowed me to have a true understanding of the challenges and pressures that a child with an intellectual impairment and associated behavioural issues can bring to families. There is more support today however, we have a long way to go to have all members of our communities value diversity.

Was caring for your sister the drive behind you getting into special education?

Former Halswell Residential College associate principal Graeme Daniel has been a voice for people with disabilities since he was young, and this year was awarded the New Zealand Order of Merit for his work in special education. He speaks with Andrew King about standing up to a salesman for a person with disabilities at an early age, caring for his sister and the issues he feels need to be addressed

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strong feeling to be a voice and advocate for people who are different. I have been fortunate to have national roles where I can make a difference such as the president of the Special Education Principals’ Association of New Zealand. I have felt like that ever since I was a very young person. I stuck up for people who could not stand up for themselves and I have continued to do so throughout my career.

Do you have an example of you standing up for someone early on?

One that stands out was when I was at a fair at St Martins School. I would have been around the age of 10 or 11. I was waiting in a line to get something and the seller ignored a request from a person with a disability. He looked straight past them and started to talk to me. So I made it clear that was not acceptable. Well he ended up coming to our house to complain to my father about how rude I was. My father was supportive of what I had done.

Have you always worked in schools?

Most of my career has been in

special education. I started off at Kingslea, now Te Oranga in Bur-wood, then I was the principal of the Christchurch Boys’ Home School. That was a school for young men with issues in their life with most of them having already been before the courts. I moved onto the Halswell Residential College as associate principal, then became principal for more than a decade. I was appointed to Allenvale School by a commissioner in 2008 after the school had gone through some tough times.

What were some of the chal-lenges of getting the school back on track?

The biggest challenge was getting the school’s credibility back into positive light in the community. It is a school full of outstanding staff so that was easy.

Now that you are at Allenvale School, is it a role you enjoy?

Very much so. With the other roles it is great when you get to a stage when your views are accepted and welcomed. I am a firm believer that every child should have the ability to get an education and at Allenvale, we make it happen. It is a great place to work, we have great staff that are hugely committed

and focused on what they do. The learning outcomes are really great.

What do you do to unwind?I put a huge amount into my

work, I do a bit of reading, but that is professional. I don’t really do much outside of work.

What was it like to be awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit?

Very humbling would be the word. I had to think if I would ac-cept it or not. In the end I decided I would for two reasons. I hoped it would raise the profile of the dis-ability sector and also to say thank you to my family for putting up with me while I have put all this time and effort into my career.

What are some of the issues you think needs addressing around people with disabili-ties?

There is still a lot of judgement in the community today, I call it the myth of the caring society. There are to many people in the community say we don’t mind people with disabilities getting out into the community as long as they don’t live next door to me. Once we change that then it will be a nicer place for us all.

Thanks Graeme, it has been a pleasure talking to you.

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Port Hills Athletics Club sent 58 athletes to compete at the recent South Island Colgate Games in Nelson.

The club won 30 medals and 38 pennants which were award-ed to athletes who competed in grades seven-nine events.

Winnie Palamo topped the medal tally for the club with five gold medals.

She won gold in the grade 11 girls’ shot put, discus, long jump, and was a member of the winning 4x100 relay and medley relay teams and also won a silver in the 100m.

PJ Palaomo finished the meet with five gold pennants in the grade eight boys’ 60m, 100m, long jump, discus and shot put, as well as a silver for his role in the 4x100m relay team.

Leah Pratten competed in the grade eight girls’ and won four gold pennants in the 60m, 100m, 200m, discus and girls 4x100 relay as well as a silver pennant in shot put.

Competing in the grade nine boys’, Angus Sevier won three gold pennants in long jump, 200m, 100m, a silver pennant in 60m and 4x100 relay and a bronze pennant in shot put.

Zoe McMeeken won a silver

medal in the 800m, 1500m and high jump in the grade 11 girls and a gold medal from the med-ley relay team.

While Fia Lai Kong won a gold medal in the grade 13 dis-cus event as well as a bronze in the hurdles and shot put.

WINNERS: Jenna Davison, Esther Pratten, Amelia Williams and Brooke Goldsmith were victorious in the girls’ 4x100m relay at the South Island Colgate Games.

CHAMPION: Marian College’s Kaylee Jackson won nine gold medals at the recent Canterbury Long Course swimming championships. The meet was held in Dunedin at Moana Pool on January 20-24. Kaylee also won three open titles, which included Otago swimmers who had a meet at the same time. The Jasi Swimming Club member won gold in the 13-14 girls’ 50m, 100m and 200m breaststroke, the 200m and 400m individual medley, the 50m and 100m freestyle and the 50m butterfly.

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BACON& EGGSANDWICHESStore this filling in a coveredcontainer in the refrigerator forup two days.

INGREDIENTS

4 rashers bacon4 large hard-boiled eggs,peeled, coarsely chopped1 stalk celery, finely chopped

4 pimiento-stuffed green olives,chopped4 Tbsp mayonnaise2 tsp Dijon mustardsalt and pepper to taste8 slices sandwich bread

METHOD

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INGREDIENTS

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METHOD

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

wanted to change the channel or answer the telephone, we had to get up to do so, and that’s a good thing.

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

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

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to use them.Richard and Wendy recognise that some

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Burwood AFC Coastal Spirit FCWelcome to the 2015

football season.

Christchurch United

FC TWENTY 11 – SEASON OF OPPORTUNITY Parklands United

Play Football with Nomads United AFC in 2016

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Masters Football 35+ & 45+

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

or email [email protected]

PAPANUI REDWOOD AFC

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

family orientated football club.

Football for everyone from 3 years to over 45's

COASTAL SPIRIT F.CNUTURING & DEVELOPING POTENTIAL

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

BE PART OF IT

PLAYERS WANTED

FULL TIME STAFF TO GIVE YOU A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL EXPERIENCE

WITHOUT THE HIGH COST

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information contact our Football Development Manager Mario Hofmann

[email protected]

New Players and Coaches

welcome

FC TWENTY 11

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

At the clubrooms, Clare Park,Burwood Road

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

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

book)For more details see our website

www.burwoodafc.co.nz

REGISTRATION DAYS

JUNIOR COACHES REQUIREDPlease fontact the Secretary

Mark Tolchard, 383-2035

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Registrations are open for the 2016 season

Register online at www.christchurchunited.co.nz or come to our Registration on

Thursday 11th February, 6-7pm & Sunday, 14th February

11am – 1pm, Spreydon Domain Clubrooms

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Parklands United sPorts ClUbFootball Registration Dates 2016

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

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

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

(FunFootball to 18th Grade) Senior Football from Div 6 to PDL & Div 1

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

including 10th, 11th, 13th & 15th Grades, Womens Div 2 Social

WPDL and Women’s Premier League.Contacts:

Senior Football Ryan Bodger ph 3833650 Junior Football Roger Welsh ph 383-1616

Register Online NOW at www.parklandsunited.co.nz

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

Time: 2pm – 4pmWhere: Tulett Park, Claridges Road,

Harewood

NOMADS REGISTRATION

& FUN DAY

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

a sausage sizzle

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

[email protected] or 027 202 1574

tasty bitesSmall plates for big partyTOMATO GRATIN

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

possibly centuries of life ahead.

with GLENYS WOOLLARD

If you have a food question emailGlenys [email protected]

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

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

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

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

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This summer, don’t let amain dish hog all the glory. Instead, let guestsfeast on a festive spreadof small plates and sides. Snack-size portions of awide rangeof delicious dishes are the perfect solution for entertaining.

Small plates for big partyTOMATOGRATIN

INGREDIENTS

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

METHOD

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

CHEESYMASHEDPOTATOES

INGREDIENTS

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

METHOD

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

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

15MINUTEMEAL

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From 4 Ingredients Kids

CHEESY MASHED POTATOES

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

METHOD Heat oven to 180 deg C. Place potatoes in large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until tender.

Drain and bring pota-toes to food processor. In food processor, add cheese, milk, sour cream,

butter, salt and pepper. Process all ingredients with potatoes until smooth.

Pour mixture into baking pan and cover with tin foil. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover potatoes during last 10 minutes to allow browning. — BPT

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further detailed information is available from the natural health advisers at Marshall’s Health and Natural Therapy, 110 Seaview Rd, New Brighton. Phone 388 5757. We are always happy to help!

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The reason so many people lack B12 appears to be our body’s ability to absorb it, declining

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

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

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

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Even without exercise and diet changes, many have found it beneficial, although even better and quicker results are often obtained with extra exercise and an improved diet.

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

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

To obtain reliable results, it is important to take a product that contains a standardised extract of 60 per cent HCA, and also take the recommended amount as used in the clinical

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

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

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Use it or lose it

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

spa pool alongside.• A fully equipped gymnasium sporting

exercycles, treadmills, rowing machine, etc.

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

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

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

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

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

• A consulting room is available for health services.

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

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

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

The Helen O’Grady Drama Academy has been in New Zealand for 32 years. This highly regarded worldwide programme helps students aged 5 to 17 fulfil their potential by acting confidently and speaking clearly. This unique self-d e v e l o p m e n t p r o g r a m m e helps achieve invaluable life skills. The confident, articulate child makes friends easily, accepts challenges and new directions. Confident children become well-rounded adults.

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

and valued in a warm, positive learning environment. Lessons stimulate and motivate students without the exam or peer group pressure. Weekly class activities include speech training, creative movement and improvisation. Our Youth Theatre programme encourages the development of leadership and organisational skills. Three terms of the year cover the self-development programme and in the fourth term, all

students prepare a performance for parents and friends. We also offer Trinity College London e x a m i n a t i o n s as an option for those who wish to pursue an

international qualification.Our safe, structured learning

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

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

HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE

Life skills programme for children

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

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

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

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

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

engineering and construction.

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

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

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

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

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

New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Design & Arts CollegePaving the way to creative careers


Drama Classes for ChildrenHelping children develop social

skills for a competitive

world.

Fun Classes for 5-17 years

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

Come and discuss your 2016 study options with our team

Tuesday 2 February, 5-7pm

SIT Christchurch Campus 60 Waterloo Rd, Hornby, Christchurch

OPEN EVENING

*Direct material costs apply

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

PianoRaewyn CleggRegistered Teacher of Piano and Theory of

Music.

29 Lancewood DriveHalswell

Ph 322-9377

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A NEW PERSPECTIVE WITH CAMPUS CONNECT

The difference a social worker makes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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HELP YOUR CHILD GROW IN CONFIDENCE

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

New campus for tertiary students leads to better jobs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A separately branded component of

the operation is TrainMe, which will also relocate to the new building. TrainMe offers free foundation level programmes to those aged 16 to 19. The two courses on offer for a February start are the well-named the #Ultimate Career Taster

and Security Forces Training. The #Ultimate is designed for those

who don’t want to go back to school and would like to get credits towards NCEA and experience a range of career options, including getting their driver’s licence. The

Security course is very popular with those wanting a career in uniform such as the military, police or security industry, being a very physically challenging course.

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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NOW Ph: 03 379 1100

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Antiques

Boy Scout & Boys Brigade Memorabilia wanted Patches, Badges, Blankets & Uniform all items considered Ph 0800 55 99 22CIGARETTE CARDS wanted Weet Bix, Gregs Jelly, Bubble gum, Sporting and others. Any considered Ph 0800 55 99 22COINS WANTED, Pennies Threepences and Sixpence NZ & Foreign any considered ph 0800 559922CUT THROAT Razors & Shaving Accessories Wanted Shavers, Strops and advertising items Ph Ben 0800 55 99 22Fire Service/Brigade items Wanted badges, patches uniforms & equipment all items considered 0800 559922MASONIC LODGE items wanted badges, Aprons, Medals, Books and regalia all items considered 0800 559922MILITARY ITEMS wanted badges, buttons, uniform, books & equipment modern or old any considered 0800 559922OMEGA Watch Wanted modern or old going or not Seamaster, Cosmic and Geneve any style considered 0800 559922RUGBY PROGRAMMES & BADGES Wanted small to large lots any rugby memorabilia considered ph 0800 559922

Collectables & Memorabilia

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Computers

CURTAINFABRICS

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

CURTAINFABRIC OUTLET

71 Hawdon st SydenhamPh 366-5026

8.30-4.30 Weekdays

Curtains

AMMUNATION reloadings and rifle reloading accessories wanted phone Ben 0800 559922

Fishing & Hunting

A GARDEN PROFESSIONAL NEEDED? Qualified Horticulturist, offering expert pruning, garden makeovers, garden design and landscaping, for free quotes call Bryce 027 688-8196 or 0508 242-733A GARDEN OR LANDSCAPING TIDY UP? Shrub, hedge & tree pruning, Lawns, Gardening, consistently reliable general property upkeep, Dip. Hort. 10 yrs experience, One off tidy ups or on-going service. Nick’s Property Maintenance. Keeping your garden beautiful. Free Quote. Ph. 942-4440

Gardening & Supplies

HAIRDRESSER MOBILE mature, qualified, avail for perms, sets & cuts, in the comfort of your own home, ph 03 352-8208

Health & Beauty

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Holiday Accommodation

CAMERAS WANTED film type, any considered phone Ben 0800 559922

Photography

Are you an unattached Freemason?

Christchurch has fine English Constitution Lodges and they extend a warm welcome to

new members.

Tel: 03 3825652

Public Notices

Are you interested in hosting a 16-year-old female

Japanese student this year?

We are a well-established Christchurch language

school that has excellent support for both students

and their host families.

We offer competitive board rates.

For more information please email [email protected] or call Darryl on 355 3378.

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

Weka Pass RailwayWaipara, North Canterbury

www.wekapassrailway.co.nz

We Are Running SunDAY 7th FebRuARY

Running 1st & 3rd Sundays of every month

Infoline Chch 96 22 999Depart Glenmark Station

11.30am & 2.00pm

Public Notices

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

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

FREE Hillmorton Tai Chi & Qigong Workshop

10am ~ 11:45pm, Wed & Thu, Feb 3 & 4 Relaxation, immunity, posture, flexibility & Energy.Classes start Feb 10 & 11. Sandy Jiang 260-1256

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

FOUNTAIN PENS Wanted Conway Stewart & Parker style any considered ph 0800 559922

MILITARY uniform Wanted modern and old Navy, Air Force & Army any military uniforms considered 0800 559922

SHEET MUSIC wanted modern & old small to estate lots Ph Ben 0800 55 99 222

SMOKING & TOBACCO Accessories Wanted Tins, Advertising items & Pipes any items considered 0800 559922

STAMPS & POSTCARDS Wanted Single items, albums - estate collections modern & old any considered 0800 559922

TAXIDERMY wanted NZ - Exotic skins, heads, birds & mounted animals any considered ph 0800 559922

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

Watches Wanted wrist and pocket style going or not Modern & old any considered 0800 559922

Wanted To Buy

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.

Rexellent RentalsCars, Vans, Brisbane , Coolangatta

www.rexellent.com.au

FREE CALL 0800 601 508

Public Notices

Cracked tiles?Dirty grout?

Old or mouldy silicon?

Brett Ph 03 342 5259 / 027 746 7632Steve Ph 03 337 1358/ 022 395 6632

www.groutpro.co.nz

Trades & Services

Trades & Services

HOUSE CLEARINGAre you moving

house?Let All Clear Canterbury

take care of your unwanted items.

You identify what you want to keep & we will dispose

of the rest!!

Mob: 021 078 [email protected]

www.allclearcanterbury.co.nz

9164

023A

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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

Trades & Services

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

BEST BATHROOMS full renovation specialists, LBP, repairs & maintenance ph 03 387-0770 or 027 245-5226

BRICKLAYER. George Lockyer. Over 30 years bricklaying experience. UK trained. Licensed Building Practitioner number BP105608. Insurance work. EQC repairs. Heritage brickwork a speciality. No job too small. Governors Bay. Home 329-9344, Cell 027 684-4046, email [email protected] For all building work but specialist in bathroom renovations, 30 yrs experience, with service and integrity. Free Quotes. Ph Lachlan 383-1723 or 0274 367-067.BUILDER LICENSED available for all aspects of building. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265CARRIER LOCAL experienced, friendly, trade-me purchases, single items to truck loads, furniture to whatever, removals & trade deliveries a specialty. Ph GEH 341-5069CLEANER AvAILABLE good rates, efficient & thorough, all household duties, ph Mel 027 502 9289

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

Trades & Services

DRIVEWAYSReplace, repair or new. We are a local company

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

earthworks.Ph. R.M. Solutions

021 02866981 for a free quote.

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

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

Appliance Sales & Service

388 4780Appliance Services

12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

Trades & Services

Phone George 027 334 4197Stewart 027 488 6975 or

CASHED SETTLED by EQC or insurance

EARTHQUAKE REPAIRS

LET US DEAL WITH IT

We work directly for and with the homeowner to establish:

• If your scope of works is correct

• To assist with the insurance part of your claim

• To manage the repairs from the initial stages to completion

• To have quality tradespeople and workmanship assured

Free Consultation

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NOW Ph: 03 379 1100

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EntertainmentEntertainment

Friday 29th January - Wednesday 3rd FebruaryTHE DANISH GIRL (M)

SPOTLIGHT (M)

THE WINTER’S TALE (PG)

THE HATEFUL EIGHT (R18)

BROOKLYN (M)

ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS (PG)

ODDBALL (G)

THE GOOD DINOSAUR (PG)

PEANUTS MOVIE (G)

FENCE PaiNtiNg Staining Quality at a reasonable price. Free quotes. Phone Warren today on 980-1676 or 027 2014713FURNitURE REMOVaLS Large Trucks $95 + GST per hour 7 day NZ wide, packing & moving, Professional Company, Professional Service. Canterbury Relocations Ltd. ph 0800 359 9313gaS, PLUMBiNg, DRAINAGE & HEATING. 24/7 service. Ph Mike Cairns Gas & Plumbing 021 132 8929 or 03 326 7949HEatPUMP INSTALLATIONS. New Year Special, installation. $600 + GST. Heatpump annual service & clean $60. Call Murry at Turned On Electrical 022 6177 275LaNDSCaPiNg LtD Paving, Lawns, Irrigation, Decking, Fencing. Kanga & small digger services. Check out Squire Landscaping on facebook. FREE QUOTES. Ph Authur 347-8796, 027 220-7014 Edwin 027 220- 7154MECHaNiCaL REPaiRS timing belts, clutches & 2nd hand tyres, reas rates, ph JW Motors, 027 476 2404PaiNtER aVaiLaBLE All aspects in painting. Very competitive in roofs and fences. Please call 027 241-7471 or 335-0265

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

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

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

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

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

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]

Trades & Services

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

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

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

Trades & ServicesVHS ViDEO taPES & all camera tapes converted to DVD, video taping, weddings, twenty firsts, special occasions, www.grahamsvideo.co.nz ph 03 338-1655

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

Trades & Services Trades & Services

Appliance Sales & Service

388 4780Appliance Services

12 Brighton Mall, New Brighton

WiNDOW CLEaNiNg Average 3 bdrm house inside or out $40. Both $70. Phone Trevor 344-2170

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HEREPhone for further details

(03) 379 1100

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Entertainment-What's Going On In Town-

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

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

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

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

Treat the Kids!

RESTAURANT & CAFÉ

‘Famous for their roasts!’

Special availablelunch only

Monday - Saturday12pm - 2.30pm

Conditions apply.

$20

Seniors SPECIALTwo courses

Soup/Roast orRoast/Dessert

Accommodation?Need

We haveGREAT SUMMERHOLIDAY RATES

on Studio Units

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

HOOFBEATS Open forbreakfast, lunch & dinner

Open for Breakfast

Hornby WMC17 Carmen Rd

phone 349 9026 • •

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

MADSEN PROMOTIONS PRESENTS

TICKETS $20 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BEEGEES/ROBBIE WILLIAMSTribute Show

«WHAT'S ON«FRIDAY 5th FEB, 7PM

FRIDAY 19th FEB, 8PM

NZ SINGER SONGWRITER

PERFORMS THE SONGS & STORY OFCAT STEVENS 'WILD WORLD'

with special guest

PRESALE TICKETS $15 / DOOR SALES $20

BRYCE WASTNEY

RYAN BEEHRE

SUNDAY 28th FEB, 2.30PM

BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST

PAT, BRENDAN &Lil Sis ANNETTE (USA)

TICKETS $15 AT THE CLUB OFFICE

BRENDAN DUGANFAMILY REUNION SHOW

SUNDAY 14th FEB, 2PM

AWARD WINNING SINGER

TICKETS $25 AT THE CLUB OFFICESUZANNE PRENTICE

SUNDAY 13th MAR, 2.30PM

WORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUBWORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUBWORKINGMEN’SORNBYH CLUB

JO'S KARAOKE

SATURDAY 6th FEB4.30PM

NORM BLAND8PM

A & P duo

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

Lunch & DinnerAll you can eat, 7 days

HAPPY HOUR5PM - 7PM DAILY

PHONE 385 8880FIND US ON FACEBOOK

fb.com/GBCCHCH

Bookings EssentialPH 386 0088

fb.com/GardenHotelRestaurantwww.gardenhotel.co.nz

LIVE MUSIC

5.30PM FRIDAY5th February

mandi miller

- 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

CLUBPICNIC

AdrenalineRush Extreme

Sunday 14 Feb11am

South BrightonDomain

Beatty St Entrance(Rain Day 21st Feb)

AUTHENTICDISHES ADDED

to celebrate theChinese New Year

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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