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2 <strong>Bay</strong> <strong>Harbour</strong> News Wednesday <strong>August</strong> <strong>23</strong> 20<strong>23</strong> DELIVERERS WANTED! Are you honest, reliable and over the age of 11? Why not earn money and get fit doing it. Get in touch with your interest today: deliveries@alliedpress.co.nz 022 016 9739 Please include your name, address and contact details Your local community newspaper connects neighbours in the following areas Brookhaven • Heathcote • Ferrymead Redcliffs • Mt Pleasant • Sumner • Lyttelton Diamond <strong>Harbour</strong> • Governors <strong>Bay</strong> • Akaroa 12,000 readers every week newsroom Jaime Cunningham Sport 021 914 169 jaime.cunningham@starmedia.kiwi Barry Clarke Editor in Chief barry@starmedia.kiwi advertising Rob Davison 021 225 8584 rob.davison@starmedia.kiwi Jo-Anne Fuller 027 458 8590 jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi Shane Victor Advertising Manager 021 381 765 shane@starmedia.kiwi Classified advertising: 379 1100 General inquiries: 379 7100 A division of Allied Press Regional Manager: Steve McCaughan PO Box 1467, Christchurch 359 Lincoln Rd, Addington www.starnews.co.nz / www.starmedia.kiwi Self-flying, electric air taxi on show FROM A self-flying taxi to a robot security guard, the Innovation Expo offers a window to the future. Expo-goers will be treated to an close-up of the Wisk Aero self-flying air taxi as they enter Te Pae, said organiser and Smart Christchurch city initiatives lead Grace de Leon. The Wisk Aero 5th generation air taxi, known as Cora, is the company’s autonomous, all-electric, vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstrator. Backed by Boeing, Wisk has been developing and testing electric aircrafts since 2010. “This technology is ground-breaking,” de Leon said. “And while it can take time for new innovations to become mainstream, just look at AI (artificial intelligence), which went global almost overnight, or electric vehicles that rapidly gained a huge share of the market.” Spark NZ will display a variety of advanced technologies, including an all-terrain robot. There will also be keynote sessions on latest trends in AI, smart communities, cybersecurity news Lyttelton brigade’s 150th The Lyttelton Volunteer Fire Brigade looks back at the ornate brass helmets worn by members in the 1950s. Page 8 Motoring Mini goes electric The new Mini E adds another chapter to the iconic little car’s 64-year history. Page 20 and e-gaming. The Innovation Expo is run by the city council’s Smart Christchurch team at Te Pae on September 10-11. • Register at Eventbrite for your free ticket Thank you for helping your community Fall Zones Notice and Growth limit zones B A If you have had your trees trimmed recently, thank you for reducing the risk of power cuts in your community. If it’s still on your to-do list, now’s the time to do it, as winter sets in. Check out our website for info on safety, regulations and guidelines. You’re our priority. Power line voltage A. Growth limit zone B. Notice zone 66,000 volts 4.0m 5.0m 33,000 volts 2.5m 3.5m 11,000 volts 1.6m 2.6m 400/<strong>23</strong>0 volts 0.5m 1.5m 03 363 9898 | 0800 363 9898 oriongroup.co.nz Orion operates, and maintains, the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. We are always here to help if you have any questions or concerns about the network.

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