Bay Harbour: November 28, 2024

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2024 

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Transforming Takapūneke 

THIS IS WHAT the next stage 

of work to develop Takapūneke 

Reserve near Akaroa will look like 

when completed. 

City council head of parks 

Rupert Bool said construction 

on this stage of the $21 million 

project would be starting soon. 

“We’re scheduled to start work 

on this second phase in January, 

and it should be finished by 

Matariki 2025, but the whole 

development is a 10-year project.” 

The focus will be the creation 

of two takarangi – a double spiral 

pathway that will also serve as a 

discovery trail – and a network of 

paths with design aspects based 

on the harakeke (flax) in the area. 

Another centrepiece will be 

the installation of a second pou, 

joining one unveiled in 2022. 

The work is part of a development 

plan, created jointly by the 

city council and Ōnuku Rūnanga, 

which, when completed, will look 

to acknowledge the cultural and 

historical importance of the site, 

which was the scene of a massacre 

in 1830. 

• Turn to page 5 

CONNECTIONS: A network 

of spiral pathways and the 

installation of a second 

pou at Takapūneke Reserve 

are part of a plan to 

acknowledge the cultural 

and historical importance of 

the site. 

Celebration 

day to open 

Sumner’s 

brand new 

skatepark 

SUMNER’S LONG-awaited 

skatepark will have its official 

opening on Saturday. 

Nestled on Nayland St on 

re-purposed red zone land, it sits 

behind the Matuku Takotako: 

Sumner Centre, on the site of the 

former Marine Tavern. 

Skaters will finally be able 

throw down tricks at the purpose-built 

permanent skate park 

next to the new Village Green 

– a grassed area featuring picnic 

tables, sun umbrellas, barbecues 

and a performance space. 

“The park is 

hugely anticipated 

by local youth and 

older skaters alike. 

It’s a great bowl 

setup with a fun 

flow bowl, and 

the South Island’s 

only keyhole 

shaped bowl,” said 

Damian 

Doyle 

Damian Doyle, skate ramp builder 

and local skatepark advocate. 

“The design’s a good nod to 

skating’s roots in surfing, which 

is a perfect fit for Sumner, and 

the street features of rails and 

ledges are ideal for progressing 

your tricks.” 

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Penguin Peninsula 

Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm 

Naval Point, Lyttelton 

More than 100 ceramic kororā 

(white-flippered penguins) made 

by the community are on display 

as part of Know Your Place, a 

two-week synthesis of art and 

pro-environmental action. For the 

full programme of events, go to 

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Food Truck Alley 

Sundays, 4-8pm 

Mt Pleasant Community Centre 

Sunday is looking good with a full 

cohort of trucks and Shards of Fire 

playing. Select from pizza, burgers, 

Thai, Korean, crepes, BBQ, Mexican, 

Indian and Filipino and more. Dogs 

welcome. Free parking available. 

Community Christmas 

Morning Tea 

Tuesday, 11am 

Lyttelton Recreation Centre 

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JP Clinic 

Saturdays, 10am-noon 

Matuku Takotako: Sumner Centre 

A Justice of the Peace will be available 

to members of the community, to 

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certify document copies, hear oaths, 

Mt Pleasant Pottery Club Market, Sunday, 10am-2pm, Te Papa 

Kura Park. Find that perfect Christmas gift or something for your own 

collection at the studio open day, exhibition and pottery market. All 

made by local potters. Bring cash for pottery sales. Enjoy a free coffee 

from The Pop Top with the first 40 pots sold. Access to the market is 

through the gates at the Sumner end of Te Papa Kura Park. 

declarations, affidavits or affirmations 

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Mt Pleasant Art and Craft 

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Browse a wide range of high quality 

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outside at the Mt Pleasant Farmers 

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The Linwood Woolston Rotary 

Bumper Christmas Market 

Sunday, December 8, 8am-12.30pm 

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Put the date in your diary or head 

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Sunday. Stalls include food, fresh 

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homewares. Coffee available. 

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NEWS 3 

Rocket launchpad 

plans for spit fail 

to get off ground 

• By Phil Pennington 

THE GOVERNMENT is 

backing off plans to build rocket 

launchpads at Kaitōrete Spit 

as the global launch market 

continues to fly high, despite 

receiving no written advice on 

the issue. 

The aerospace industry says 

it would “love” to see rockets 

launched from the Tāwhaki Aerospace 

Centre by Lake Ellesmere, 

but realises times are tight. 

Birdlings Flat residents told 

Bay Harbour News in July of 

their opposition to building 

launch pads at the centre, based 

12km from the settlement. 

Some were “blindsided” by 

the possibility of vertical rocket 

launches, and said Tāwhaki had 

previously ruled out the launches 

in a community meeting. 

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runway, but its other aim – to 

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earlier singing the praises of 

space launches. 

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Kaitōrete could generate $300 

million a year were based in 

large part on rockets, which 

require vertical launching. 

The Government also cut the 

centre’s funding earlier this year. 

RNZ requested copies of the 

advice behind Collins’ decision. 

“There are no specific documents 

behind this and therefore 

I am declining your request,” she 

responded. 

The aerospace centre has not 

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for vertical launches. 

Studies for the previous government 

said the space industry 

was highly dependent in its early 

stages on having government 

buy-in. 

But the centre had industry 

backing, said Aerospace NZ 

president Mark Rocket. 

“I know that there has been 

domestic and international 

interest for rocket launches from 

Tāwhaki,” he said. 

“But at the same time, we need 

to recognise that the Government 

has a fixed budget, so at the 

moment the focus needs to be on 

the advanced aviation side.” 

Rocket hopes government 

funding for aerospace increases 

in the next year. 

The uncertainty at Kaitōrete 

Spit contrasts with the Government’s 

new and bullish space 

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the country’s first “sovereign” 

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National has said it would 

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Budgets were not on 

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“Suitable sites for a space 

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spit said three years ago. 

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Park a product of 

community effort 

• From page 1 

Hunter Civil has completed 

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NEWS 5 

Reserve’s design to reflect 

site’s cultural importance 

• From page 1 

Takapūneke sits between 

Akaroa and Ōnuku in Akaroa 

Harbour and was an important 

centre for trade between Ngāi 

Tahu and European settlers. 

On November 6, 1830, Ngāti 

Toa chief Te Rauparaha captured 

Te Maiharanui, the Ngāi Tahu 

chief and his family after luring 

them aboard the merchant ship 

Elizabeth with the promise of 

trading flax for muskets. Te 

Rauparaha then led his warriors 

ashore to attack Takapūneke 

village, killing almost everyone 

and enslaving dozens. 

Following the massacre, the area 

became tapu. 

The events prompted the British 

intervention in New Zealand 

that ultimately led to Te Tiriti o 

Waitangi. 

In 2002 the reserve was 

registered as wāhi tapu (a place of 

outstanding historical and cultural 

heritage values). 

“The collaboration between 

Ōnuku and the council has been 

invaluable in terms of creating a 

development plan so rich in meaning,” 

said Ōnuku Rūnanga chair 

Rik Tainui. 

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create an organic design that 

TRANQUIL: Covered seating areas for rest and reflection are 

a key part of the Takapūneke Reserve development. 

brings the best out of the natural 

landscape and the history of this 

tapu site. 

“It’s a real synthesis of technical 

expertise and a deep connection 

with the whenua – and the designs 

show that it’s going to be a truly 

special destination for people from 

all over Aotearoa, not just locally.” 

The narrative of harakeke is 

all through the design, from 

the timber deck with its weaved 

patterns, to the furniture, with 

several different seats inspired by 

the seed pod and flower stem of 

the harakeke. 

Bool said Takapūneke is rich 

in natural beauty as well as 

history, which make it a perfect 

place for reflection. 

“Both takarangi (spirals) 

will include places for rest and 

reflection, with plenty of seating 

and a shelter with a coloured resin 

roof section bound with harakeke. 

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over winter 2025.” 

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the development plan in last 

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8 

NEWS 


Flippered friends know their place 

The penguins popped up 

at Naval Point last weekend 

– and they’re back this 

weekend. More than 100 

ceramic kororā (whiteflippered 

penguins) made 

by the community are on 

display as part of Know 

Your Place, a two-week 

synthesis of art and proenvironmental 

action. 

Ceramic artist Nikki 

Wallace-Bell collaborated 

with Ngāti Wheke 

kaumātua, the community, 

Lyttleton Primary School 

pupils, the Climate Change 

Campus and families from 

Naval Point Yacht Club 

to create the kororā. The 

white-flippered penguins 

are one of the world’s 

smallest – growing just over 

25cm tall and weighing 

1.5kg – but have been 

identified as an endemic 

species and a barometer 

for a healthy harbour by 

Whaka-Ora Health Harbour. 

The Penguin Peninsula 

exhibition is one part of 

a project led by Manaaki 

Whenua Landcare 

Research. Waddle on down 

from 10am-4pm Saturday 

and Sunday to see the 

display. 

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ROOKERY: Proud 

makers joined 

the visitors at the 

Penguin Peninsula 

exhibition. 

Heathcote Expressway 

to remain open for now 

The closure of the Heathcote 

Expressway has been delayed. 

KiwiRail has agreed to the Council pausing the closure 

of the 1.5km section of the Puari ki Kahukura Heathcote 

Expressway between Vaila Place and Truscotts Road. 

How long the cycleway will remain open for is yet to 

be confirmed. 

Gates were due to be locked until significant upgrades 

are installed after KiwiRail told the Council the Scruttons 

Road rail crossing was unsafe for ongoing use. 

We’re working with KiwiRail on a future closure date, 

we’ll also keep working with them on design and 

confirmation of costs for the rail crossing upgrade. 

Ngā mihi nui, thanks for your patience. 

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10 

NEWS 


Parade heralds Santa’s arrival 

Thousands soaked up 

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and performers. Director 

Jason Reekers said more 

than 30,000 were in the 

crowd. The festive spirit is 

set to continue with the 

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Port tours 

to return in 

January 

THE PUBLIC is being offered 

a second chance to see what 

goes on behind-the-scenes at 

Lyttelton’s port. 

Following the sell-out bus 

tours in July, Lyttleton Port 

Company has scheduled a 

round of summer tours to see 

inside the South Island’s largest 

international trade gateway. 

The tours in July were the first 

time in 15 years the public was 

able to see inside the port and 

look at the container terminal, 

inner harbour operations, cruise 

berth and historic dry dock. 

The summer tours will run 

from January 21-24, with two 

buses departing each day at 1pm 

and 3pm. Tickets will be $5 a 

person. 

LPC chief executive Graeme 

Sumner said all proceeds from 

the tours would go directly to the 

Cholmondeley Children’s Centre, 

a charity dedicated to supporting 

children and families in need. 

“The tours in the last week 

of January will allow families 

to take advantage of a unique 

experience by showing them 

what we do, especially during the 

school holidays,” said Sumner. 

The July tours raised more 

than $2700 for the children’s 

centre. 


Student clean-up drive nets 

big haul of estuary rubbish 

A GROUP OF year 10 students 

from Catholic Cathedral College 

have been working with the 

Estuary Trust to clean up the 

shoreline of the estuary. 

For 14 consecutive school days, 

teacher Wendy Crossen would 

arrive every morning with a 

different group of 10 students to 

collect discarded rubbish from 

Bridge St to the end of Southshore 

Spit Reserve, a distance of about 

five kilometres. 

Said Crossan: “Our focus has 

been on collecting pieces of 

plastic that birds often mistake 

for food. 

“During this time, we have 

collected 16.5 large bags full of 

rubbish, including hundreds of 

milk bottle lids, straws, lollipop 

sticks, beer bottles, McDonald’s 

packaging, cans, and other waste. 

“As part of this project, we have 

learned about specific bird species 

and taken a special interest in 

helping the godwits survive.” 

Estuary Trust manager Tanya 

Jenkins said the estuary was a 

designated site of international 

importance for migratory 

waterbirds and the work done by 

the students was crucial for its 

maintenance. 

ECO EFFORTS: For 14 

consecutive school days, 

students from Catholic 

Cathedral College have been 

working to clean up the 

shoreline of the estuary. 

“A total 129 different bird 

species reside or migrate via our 

estuary which is just amazing 

considering this wetland is 

surrounded by housing and used 

intensively for recreation purpose. 

“It has been fabulous to see 

this school allowing students 

to take a practical approach to 

learning about our local natural 

environment and how to help 

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03 November ’24 In this issue: 

New switching station 1 

Investing for tomorrow, today 2 

Thinking out of the box 3 

Kids Corner 4 

Community 

Update 

Milton Switching 

Station at night. 

Photo: James Munro 

@itch.nz 

RESILIENCE: 

New switching 

station strengthens 

network 

Orion recently marked another milestone in its major works 

programme to upgrade its electricity network with the official 

opening of the Milton Street Switching Station. The opening was 

celebrated with the project’s many partners at an event on the site. 

“This programme of work is the largest cable project Orion has 

ever undertaken. This section is the first project in a programme 

of work to replace older oil-filled power cables in the city. The 

switching station allows us to switch between power circuits 

meaning that we have alternatives in an outage and can restore 

power quicker,” says Orion GM Electricity Network Steve Macdonald. 

“They’ve also been designed to carry the capacity needed as 

our region continues to evolve and grow.” 

On the outside of the new switching station building, artist 

Hori-Te-Ariki Mataki from Ariki Creative designed a special 

piece of cultural art telling the story of the natural environment 

of Ōpāwaho Heathcote River. 

Ōpāwaho was also an important travel route connecting 

peninsular settlements with Ōtākaro and north to Kaiapoi. 

“The inspiration behind the design came from Te Ngāi 

Tūāhuriri. Ōpāwaho was an important mahinga kai, or source 

of plentiful food, the design incorporates different elements of 

flora and fauna, particularly tuna (eels), pātiki (flounder), and 

inaka (whitebait),” says Hori. 

The Milton Street switching station is a purpose-built, secure 

building housing high voltage switchgear and is located next 

to Faraday Street. Native trees and shrubs have been planted 

around the switching station, to enhance biodiversity on the 

site and complement the tukutuku pattern on the building’s 

facade. Information boards on the site share the kōrero 

behind the artwork. 

Work is set to begin in 2025 on the next stage of the project 

to upgrade the city’s underground electricity cable, a section 

spanning from Milton to Halswell via Hoon Hay. 

To find out more visit: haveyoursay.oriongroup.co.nz/miltonto-halswell-new-power-cable

INVESTMENT: 

Investing for 

tomorrow, today 

Nigel Barbour 

The Orion Group 

Chief Executive 

There has been a lot of talk about our country’s 

infrastructure lately. In this rapidly evolving world, 

the need for prudent and efficient investment in 

our infrastructure has never been more critical. 

As an infrastructure provider, we make decisions 

in the long-term interest of our customers. What 

we do now sets up a positive future for us and for 

generations to come. 

As we strive to maintain and improve our electricity 

network, we are constantly faced with the 

challenge of balancing the demands of modern 

technology with the reality of increasing costs. 

The electricity sector has been under scrutiny, 

highlighting the importance of proactive investment 

to ensure our network remains safe, reliable, and 

resilient. We all rely heavily on electricity and 

expect to have it when we need it. It’s essential for 

the growth and prosperity of our region that we can 

continue to deliver the level of service that you, our 

customers, require and expect. 

By addressing these challenges head-on, we can 

prevent the pitfalls of underinvestment, which 

often lead to higher costs and reduced service 

quality. We’ve seen this happen across other 

infrastructure sectors, as well as electricity. Our 

commitment to investing in our network is not 

just about meeting current needs but also about 

preparing for future demand and ensuring that you 

can continue to rely on us. 

As signalled previously in our Asset Management 

Plan and Annual Report, Orion has been 

considering an application for a Customised 

Price-quality Path (CPP) with the Commerce 

Commission. You may have seen the recent news 

about the Commission’s Default Price-quality Path 

(DPP) reset, which will result in higher distribution 

charges in customer’s power bills from April 2025. 

With a CPP, we are looking to increase investment 

in our network, over and above the investment 

levels allowed by the DPP. We’ve done a lot of 

work to test the ability of the DPP allowance to fund 

what we need to maintain our network, and it 

simply won’t suffice. We’re confident that seeking a 

CPP now is the most prudent option for Orion and 

our customers, and that delaying this investment 

will only mean we have a bigger hill to climb later. 

Our journey to get to this point began in the 

aftermath of the earthquakes, where our primary 

focus was on restoring the network and supporting 

the rebuild and recovery. While we were 

undertaking substantial repairs to the network, 

there were some elements of our normal work 

programme that were deferred. That had the effect 

of keeping prices down post-earthquakes, however 

it does mean we have to get on with that work now. 

With the rebuild of the network largely complete 

we’re now in a new phase of our asset 

management lifecycle, and it has become clear 

that the Default Price-quality Path allowances are 

not going to be sufficient for us to maintain a safe, 

reliable, and resilient network. Underinvesting risks 

reducing reliability and resilience, making it more 

expensive to manage and maintain the network in 

the longer term. By increasing expenditure now, 

we aim to preserve the quality of our network, 

keep costs manageable, and maintain the level of 

service our customers expect. 

This is an exciting time for our region. Ōtautahi 

Christchurch and Selwyn are seeing considerable 

growth, and with that comes increasing prosperity 

across our region. Looking ahead, our purpose 

remains the same - to provide a safe, reliable, 

resilient network that powers a cleaner and brighter 

future with our community. We are committed to 

proactive investment, which is more cost-effective 

and sustainable in the long run. 

We’ll continue to keep you updated on our journey 

with this CPP application, and what it means for 

you. In the meantime, I encourage you to read our 

Community Update to find out more about how 

we’re continuing to strengthen our network, as well 

as embracing technology to drive greater efficiency 

in our business. In closing, on behalf of Orion I wish 

you a safe and happy holiday season. 

What’s a CPP and what 

does it mean for me? 

Orion funds its operations through debt, equity, 

and customer revenue from lines and connection 

charges. Orion's customer revenue and the 

quality of the service we provide is regulated by 

the Commerce Commission using a Default Pricequality 

Path (DPP), which sets the total allowable 

revenue. 

The DPP4 reset, released on 20 November 

2024, falls short of the investment forecasted in 

Orion's Asset Management Plan (AMP), potentially 

impacting the ability to deliver long-term value for 

our customers and maintain a safe, reliable, and 

resilient network. 

The DPP is a one-size-fits-all approach. When the 

DPP doesn’t provide enough revenue to meet 

customers’ needs, the regulatory process allows 

Orion to apply for a Customised Price-quality Path 

(CPP). This is a tailored approach that enables 

necessary investment, but does mean higher 

costs for customers. Applying for a CPP is a 

significant effort, requiring us to demonstrate to 

the Commerce Commission that the forecasted 

investment is necessary and prudent in our 

customers’ long-term best interests. 

We value your views as a customer on the 

Orion network. You can provide feedback on 

our Asset Management Plan, which sets out our 

investment in the network, from 1 April next year. 

In the meantime, you can find out more at 

www.orion.haveyoursay/cpp or by visiting 

www.comcom.govt.nz 

2 Orion Community Update

The drone in action at Norwood 

INNOVATION: 

Thinking 

out of the 

box 

The old adage that the sky's the limit is 

certainly proving true for Orion, with some 

innovative use of drone technology. 

An automated drone is being used to 

monitor the new Norwood substation 

located in rural Selwyn. Following over 

250 successful trial flights throughout 

2023, Orion’s partner, Unmanned Aerial 

Vehicle (UAV) supplier Ferntech has 

received permission from the Civil Aviation 

Authority (CAA) to operate the drone 

autonomously at the Norwood site and 

for one of our 66,000 volt lines between 

substations. 

The so-called ‘drone in a box’ launches 

from a secure charging station on site, 

completes its inspection and then returns 

to the station to recharge. 

“The work we did in the trial phase 

showed we can safely conduct these 

operations, so we’re excited to now have 

the drone regularly inspecting the site, 

which is a first for New Zealand,” says 

Orion Network Access Manager Peter 

Allen. “The possibilities are limitless with 

this technology and we're excited to see 

where we can take it next” 

The inspections will be overseen by 

our UAV supplier Ferntech, from their 

remote operations centre in Auckland. All 

Ferntech’s commercial UAV operations 

are conducted under Part 102 Certification 

issued by CAA. 

Orion has been using UAV technology for 

several years to improve efficiency and 

speed with finding faults on the network 

and assist with inspecting network assets 

in hazardous or inaccessible terrain. 

“The use of this technology has so many 

benefits, crucially it improves safety and 

reduces fatigue for our workers and makes 

difficult tasks easier. It also increases our 

resilience and reliability by finding faults 

before they become a problem, allowing 

us to restore power faster. Our operators 

can often find a network fault with a drone 

in minutes, versus sometimes spending 

hours quite literally in the dark,” says Peter. 

"Remote, automated drone flights eliminate 

many of the risks and costs associated 

with traditional inspections. Receiving this 

approval from the CAA marks a significant 

step forward. This deployment represents 

the future of UAV operations, and we're 

proud to partner with Orion to enhance 

the safety, productivity, and sustainability 

of New Zealand's power industry," says 

Ferntech General manager Tom Goodwin. 

UAV inspections of the Orion Norwood 

substation site will be carried out 

approximately once a week between 

09.00am-05.00pm, weather permitting. 

As part of our support for the community we serve, we’re proud to be a strategic 

partner of Business Canterbury (formerly the Canterbury Employers' Chamber of 

Commerce), the home and voice of Canterbury business. Business Canterbury are 

a member-based organisation with the purpose of enabling and supporting a thriving 

business community across Canterbury. Their mission is to be the best business partner 

for Canterbury businesses, so check out their work at: www.cecc.org.nz 

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NEWS 19 

Small talk 

and scissor 

skills the key 

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• By Claire Reid 

GEORGIA Winchester 

never tires of talking about 

the weather, but she’s not a 

meteorologist or a weather 

reporter – she’s a hairdresser. 

Winchester, 20, has worked 

at True Grit for four years. As 

well as learning the technical 

skills, she’s also mastered 

the art of small talk. She 

knows talking about the weather 

is a way to make clients feel at 

ease. 

“I pretty much talk to every 

client about the weather,” she 

said. 

Earlier this month, Winchester 

scooped the Next Generation 

Award at the New Zealand Hair 

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“I was very excited to have 

even been picked as a finalist,” 

she said. “I didn’t want to get 

my hopes up too high about 

winning. 

“But actually being named 

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feeling – a lot of shock and very 

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Winchester joined the team 

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“I really liked hairdressing 

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“I’ll hopefully go up for the 

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WINNING SMILE: Hairdresser Georgia Winchester won the 

Next Generation Award at the New Zealand Hair Awards 

and has her sights set on further success. 

Understanding Pet Anxiety and How to Help Your Furry Friend 

Watching a beloved pet suffer from anxiety can be 

heartbreaking. Like us, pets can feel fear and stress, which can 

be triggered by one-off events like thunderstorms or fireworks, 

or may show up as more generalised anxiety in daily life. 

Knowing the signs and how to help can improve their quality 

of life and bring peace to your household. 

Recognising Anxiety Symptoms 

Signs of anxiety in pets can include: 

• Excessive Barking or Meowing 

• Destructive Behaviour like chewing or digging 

• Pacing or Restlessness always on high alert and unable 

to settle 

• Withdrawing or Hiding 

• Increased Clinginess or Avoidance 

• Aggression 

If you notice any of these symptoms, a visit to your vet is a good 

first step. Anxiety symptoms can sometimes overlap with other 

health issues, so a professional evaluation can help pinpoint the 

cause. 

A Team Approach to Treating Anxiety 

Helping an anxious pet is often a team effort. At Kowhai Vet 

Clinic, we believe a combined approach can make a real 

difference. 

• The Owner: Owners are essential in observing and 

managing their pet’s environment and applying training 

techniques at home. Your involvement is key to making 

changes that support calmness and confidence. 

• The Veterinarian: Your vet can help rule out medical 

causes, recommend treatments, and guide you to 

additional support when necessary, including behavioural 

specialists or medication. 

• Behavioural Trainers: Trainers can teach you and your pet 

specific techniques to ease anxiety triggers, including 

desensitisation exercises (gradually exposing your pet to a 

fear-inducing stimulus) and counter-conditioning (helping 

your pet associate a positive experience with a previously 

negative trigger). These techniques can help pets learn 

that certain situations are safe. 

• Veterinary Behaviorists: Veterinary behaviourists are 

veterinarians with advanced training in animal behaviour 

and can offer more advanced guidance for severe cases. 

How Our Behaviour Can Influence Pet Anxiety 

Many pet owners may not realise that their own behaviour can 

inadvertently reinforce their pet’s anxiety. Our responses - such 

as providing excessive comfort or reacting anxiously ourselves 

- can validate their fears, which may intensify their stress. It’s 

natural to want to comfort a pet who seems distressed, but 

doing so at heightened moments of anxiety can accidentally 

reinforce that stress. In fact, while training techniques for the pet 

are essential, learning how to manage our own responses can be 

just as impactful. Owners can work with a trainer or behavioural 

specialist to learn techniques that encourage confidence and 

resilience in their pets. These might include: 

• Modelling Calmness: Animals are highly perceptive, and 

pets often mirror the energy of those around them. 

Projecting calmness can signal to an anxious pet that 

all is well. 

• Avoiding Over-Attention During Anxiety: While it’s hard 

not to comfort a stressed pet, showing extra attention at 

anxious moments can reinforce the behaviour. Instead, try 

rewarding calm behaviour, so they start associating peace 

with positive outcomes. 

• Building Positive Associations: Rewarding a pet with 

treats or praise during non-stressful moments helps them 

associate the environment with positive experiences. 

This approach not only benefits your pet but also strengthens 

the bond and communication between you. 

Practical Tips for Easing Pet Anxiety 

Here are a few strategies that may help your pet feel more 

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1. Create a Safe Space: Designate a quiet, cosy area for your 

pet to retreat to, especially during loud events. Utilise 

barriers such as pens, window film and baby gates to give 

your pet the option to feel included in the home 

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people or other animals they may be having problems 

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4. Regular Exercise and Mental Stimulation: Physical 

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medication may be a helpful supplement to behavioural 

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It’s OK to Ask for Help 

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If you’re concerned about your pet’s anxiety, Kowhai Vet Clinic 

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Trimming your tree can be one 

of the highlights of the festive 

season, but if you’re feeling 

daunted by decorations and 

bamboozled by baubles, then read 

on for our top tips to dress your 

tree like a professional. 

Choose a theme 

Kick things off by choosing 

a theme for your tree. This can 

be as elaborate or as simple as 

you like – from a basic colour 

scheme right the way up to a fully 

coordinated theme. 

Tree time 

With an idea in mind for a 

theme, it’s time to get your tree 

out. If you’ve gone for an artificial 

tree, then make sure you fluff 

and shape the branches to make 

it look as lush and realistic as 

possible. 

Before you start, put on some 

gloves to protect your hands and 

then start fluffing the branches 

from the inside, working your 

way outwards. Tackle the tree in 

sections, starting at the bottom 

and working your way up – if you 

have a taller tree fluff up the top 

section before putting it in place. 

Light it up 

Before you start hanging up 

your ornaments, string your 

lights; this will make it much 

easier later on. 

Save yourself some time – and 

frustration – by checking your 

lights are working before you put 

them on. 

Start at the bottom of the tree 

and weave your way upwards, in 

and out of the branches – with 

one bulb over the branch and the 

next under the branch. 

One piece is never enough! 

Build up your baubles 

Start placing your ornaments 

from the top down. It can be 

helpful to view your tree in three 

sections: top, middle and bottom 

and tackle each section on its 

own. 

Use a mix of large and small 

ornaments, that fit your theme, 

and place the larger ones deeper 

within the branches, while 

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edges to create a layered look. 

To create a balanced-looking 

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KFC and Krampus: unusual Christmas 

traditions from around the world 

With the weather warming up as 25 

December approaches, most Kiwis’ 

Christmas traditions include barbecues, 

trips to the beach, days out and picnics. 

However, around the world there’s a 

whole host of unusual Christmas staples. 

Here’s some of our favourite Christmas 

traditions from across the globe – maybe 

you can incorporate them into your 

celebrations this year. 

Roller-skating to mass in 

Venezuela 

Residents of the Venezuelan capital 

of Caracas don their roller-skates every 

Christmas and roll their way to mass. 

Much like us Kiwis, Venezuelans enjoy 

warm Christmases, meaning it’s the ideal 

time to get your skates on. 

Over the years, the tradition has grown 

so large that local authorities have been 

known to officially close down streets to 

allow people to take part. 

KFC in Japan 

Yep, as weird as it sounds, millions of 

people in Japan head to their local KFC to 

grab themselves a Christmas Party Barrel 

over the festive period. 

While, Christmas isn’t widely celebrated 

in Japan, this enduring tradition kicked off 

back in the 1970s and was boosted by an 

ad campaign that proclaimed ‘Kentucky for 

Christmas’. 

Since then, its popularity has grown, and 

now huge queues form outside of KFC 

joints throughout Japan during December. 

The Christmas Pickle 

The origin of the Christmas Pickle 

isn’t clear, with some folks believing 

it originated in Germany and others 

suggesting it was the US or Spain. 

Whatever its history, the Christmas 

Pickle is widespread and involves hiding 

a pickle ornament somewhere on your 

Christmas tree with a present for the first 

child to find it. 

The tradition is so well-loved that you 

can now buy Christmas Pickle ornaments 

online and in shops across New Zealand. 

Get creeped out by the Krampus 

in Austria 

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of jolly old St Nick at this time of year, but 

over in Austria they have a much more 

ghoulish character who appears at this time 

of year: Krampus. 

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children in December. 

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Jim’s in his element at Kite Day 

A QUIET hero of the annual 

kite-flying event, Jim Nicholls 

returns to New Brighton beach 

each summer to delight crowds. 

The 84-year-old kite-flying enthusiast 

and YouTuber said ever 

since he started flying – about 

15 years ago – he’s encouraged 

others to do the same. 

“To understand the pleasure 

that kites can provide, you need 

to actually experience it, so I 

encourage as many people as 

possible to bring a kite and join 

with other fliers – it’s a lot of 

fun,” Jim said. 

“Unlike some kite festivals, 

which are merely spectator 

events, Kite Day is open to 

participation by anyone. I enjoy 

seeing people, especially children, 

who don’t usually fly kites 

taking part and having a lot of 

fun,” said Jim. 

Jim has attended all but one 

Kite Day since he started flying, 

and has amassed a wide array of 

kites. 

“On Kite Day I try to fly kites 

that appeal to children, as it’s 

really their day, I feel. I’ve flown 

SpongeBob, Mickey Mouse, 

teddy bears, and various cartoon 

and game characters, as well as 

other colourful and attractive 

kites, including large octopus 

and other sea creatures,” he said. 

With the ability to fly large 

groups of kites all at once, Jim 

puts on a spectacularly colourful 

show. 

“What kites actually get flown 

depends a lot on the wind conditions. 

Last Kite Day was probably 

the best we’ve ever had, with 

sunshine and a steady easterly 

breeze all day.” 

Great weather conditions also 

assisted Jim in achieving his personal 

kite-flying record in May 

2017, when he flew over 50 smiley 

kites on New Brighton beach 

to celebrate his 1000th YouTube 

kite video. 

“It was fun until the time came 

to pack them all away,” he says. 

Jim’s channel has more than 

11,000 subscribers, about 7 

million views, and is watched by 

people around the world. 

“I have made many overseas 

friends because of it.” 

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TREASURES FROM THE PAST 

Bert Herdman and moonlighting at 

the Excelsior Lounge’s dance nights 

• By Steve McKelvey 

YOU MIGHT remember the 

rails set in the footpath opposite 

today’s Lyttelton Health Centre 

on Oxford St. They were used for 

transporting bread between the 

bakehouse behind the Excelsior 

Tearooms and the street. The 

rails led down an alleyway and 

if you turned left and went up 

the external stairs you would 

arrive at the Excelsior Lounge, 

a second-storey dance and 

function hall, very popular from 

the 1920s to the 1950s. 

Trinity Hockey Club regularly 

hosted Saturday night dances in 

the Excelsior, starting at 7.30pm, 

pausing around 10.30pm for a 

supper of sandwiches, cakes, and 

a cup of tea, then continuing 

until midnight. 

Hockey Club founding 

member Herbert (Bert) Herdman’s 

band The Herdman Fisk 

Orchestra was a popular act at 

the Excelsior in the early 1930s 

– Stan Dwight on tuba, Reg Fisk 

as drummer, Horace Barsley 

playing trumpet, Ron Brundle 

and Dave McFadden playing 

saxophone and clarinet, and Bert 

himself on piano. The orchestra 

had formed around 1929, playing 

evenings and weekends at local 

dances and functions in Lyttelton, 

Christchurch, Timaru and 

Greymouth. 

Herdman, born 1901, learned 

piano as a boy while living in 

Ripon St. He sat Trinity College 

of Music exams and played at 

local City of Norwich Lodge 

functions, and for the Holy Trinity 

young men’s bible class run 

by Dr Charles Upham. He later 

became sought after for sports 

club dances, sometimes accompanied 

by his wife Una as vocalist. 

In 1924, he became a concert 

pianist for Christchurch radio 

station 3YA. Bert did not follow 

a professional career in music; he 

worked as a shipping agent and 

later manager for Holm and Co 

Ltd, while moonlighting at the 

Excelsior. 

Herbert ‘Bert’ L. Herdman, TE ŪAKA LYTTELTON MUSEUM 

ref 6852.1 Top right – The Herdman Fisk Orchestra. 

PHOTO: STEVE MCKELVEY COLLECTION 

For those in Lyttelton wishing 

to improve their dancing, there 

was no shortage of lessons 

available. Una Herdman’s niece 

Laurel Sinclair remembers Lylla 

Wilman holding lessons in her 

parents’ house on the corner of 

Exeter and St Davids Sts from 

the late 1930s to the early 1940s. 

Laurel also remembers a dance 

for returning soldiers in uniform 

at the RSA hall beside the present 

road tunnel entrance in 1946. 

As a teenager she played piano, 

accompanying local vocalist 

Aileen Gilmour at that event. 

Miss Ziska Zander’s classes 

were in the wide hallway of the 

old stone Bank of New Zealand 

building. Her father was the 

manager of the motor garage 

next door, which still stands on 

the corner of Norwich Quay and 

Dublin St. 

If creative dance was something 

that interested you, there 

was Miss Swaby’s Dance Studio, 

accessed by stairs leading down 

from behind the counter in her 

family’s paint and wallpaper 

shop on London St. Once a year, 

Miss Swaby’s spectacular dance 

show extravaganza with exotic 

costumes and innovative props 

and lighting was held on stage in 

the Harbour Light Theatre. 

From the 1920s to the 1950s, 

there were dances on every night 

of the week in Christchurch. In 

the 1940s, the Christchurch Star 

ran a regular column ‘Around 

the dances’ that advertised the 

events of the coming week. Each 

had a different theme – Back to 

Childhood, Shipwreck, Monte 

Carlo – often with competitions, 

streamers, balloons, lucky spots, 

and sparklers. There was also a 

regular Wednesday night dance 

in the RSA hall in Lyttelton in 

the late 1940s with the Terry 

Minson Orchestra often playing. 

For a change of venue on 

Saturdays, Lyttelton boys would 

ride their bicycles over Evans 

Pass to the Sumner RSA, where 

the Arthur Bierman Band was 

playing. Dances at that time were 

alcohol-free, although bottles 

of beer were hidden in the coal 

heap of the adjoining Sumner 

gasworks. At midnight, the long 

push back up the Sumner hill to 

Lyttelton took place. 

The Trinity Hockey Club along 

with the Trinity Tennis Club, 

which had two courts on the 

site of the present-day Lyttelton 

Recreation Centre, were initially 

formed by members of the 

Holy Trinity Anglican Church. 

Although hockey was played in 

Lyttelton from the late 1890s, 

the Trinity Hockey Club wasn’t 

formed until 1923 – at its peak 

it boasted at least 10 teams from 

under 15 years to seniors, mostly 

competing in Christchurch. 

Social events including the 

Saturday dances in the Excelsior 

with bands like The Herdman 

Fisk Orchestra were a large part 

of the club activities, but with the 

growing popularity of rugby in 

the port in the early 1950s, the 

club closed and remaining players 

joined Christchurch teams. 

One of the last bands to play 

at the Trinity Hockey Club Excelsior 

dances was the Rhythmic 

Trio, which included local drummer 

Terry Oakley. 

The owner of the Norton’s 

Buildings, which housed the 

Excelsior Lounge dance hall, was 

James Talbot Norton (of Norton’s 

Premier Egg Preservative fame). 

He is also remembered as the 

1915 president of the bowling 

club on a plaque in Oxford St, 

opposite the site of the Excelsior. 

The Norton’s building was 

demolished following significant 

damage in the earthquakes. 

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Otira Stagecoach Hotel: journey to the past 

Just over 2 hours from Christchurch, and 

14km from Arthurs Pass, stands The Otira 

Hotel and Cafe. Originally built in the1860s 

the hotel has had an interesting history, 

proudly displayed on the walls. Casual 

visitors, history buffs and anyone who 

enjoys quirky exhibits will be mesmerised 

by the variety of collectables adorning the 

walls, ceiling and every nook and cranny. 

The Gateway to the 

West Coast 

Hotelier Lester Rowntree enjoys sharing 

his passion and knowledge. He can often 

be found demonstrating many of the 

working antiques, such as the self-playing 

piano, Wurlitzer jukebox and rope making 

demonstrations. Stopping in for breakfast, 

lunch, or dinner you will be made to feel 

welcome and perhaps fortunate to have a 

tour of the upstairs accommodation. 

Offering 9 unique rooms, all furnished 

with antiques and curiosities steeped in 

history, some feature 4 post beds and 

elegantly decorated ensuites, your stay is 

guaranteed to be interesting. 

Seamlessly blended into the old-world 

charm is a modern massage chair, swim 

spa pool, two-person sauna and a private 

bar. There is also an extensive collection of 

books on hand to read, catering to all tastes, 

all contributing to a relaxing retreat. 

There is plenty to see and do for the 

kids these school holidays too, including 

an outdoor playground, huge collection 

of horse drawn carts and implements, 

Clydesdale horses and farmyard pens with 

wild pigs, goats and chickens and ducks. 

Scotty is the resident talking parrot. 

The museum quality collectables 

spark interest and ignite imaginations. 

Greymouth and Hokitika are also only a 

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Overnight parking is available for 

campervans, where you can enjoy a 

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Large bookings are welcome and 

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The Gateway to the Westcoast - just over 2 hours from Christchurch 

Proudly serving the wild west since 1865 

Ph: 03 738 2890 

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Contemporary 

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2 Peninsula View, Sumner 

Auction 11 Dec, 4pm (unless sold prior) 

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3 car garaging 

568m² Land - Listing no. CHR10113 

Open Homes: 

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rwferrymead.co.nz /RayWhiteFerrymead @raywhiteferrymead 

Prier Manson Ltd. (Licensed REAA 2008) 

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WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER fR o M 5PM 

Sunlit Serenity - Single Level Hill Living 

1 Hilltop Lane, Mount Pleasant 

4 bedrooms, 2 living, 2 bathrooms, 2 car garaging 

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Capturing sweeping views of Pegasus Bay, the estuary, and the distant 

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Hill Homes extends an invitation to effortless living. 

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children and pets while inbuilt speakers, inside and out, set the stage 

for memorable gatherings. 

Open Homes: Wednesday 5.00 - 5.30pm and 

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Auction: Coastal Auction Series, Wednesday 11 December 

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Ray White Ferrymead | rwferrymead.co.nz | 03 384 4179 | prier.manson@raywhite.com | Prier Manson Limited Licensed REAA 2008

Meet your auctioneer 

Craig Prier 

One of New Zealand’s most recognised and accomplished 

auctioneers, Craig has been involved in the real estate 

industry since 1983 and calling auctions since 1987. 

From salesperson to successful business owner and 

a mentor to many, his knowledge of the industry has 

long been considered second to none. As an auctioneer 

Craig has honed his craft over years of differing market 

conditions, world events and market pressures. His 

devotion to auctioneering as well as his desire to see all 

clients get the best results possible has seen him win 

awards and accolades from the Ray White group as 

well as the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand. 

Craig Prier 

M: 027 434 5299 

E: craig.prier@raywhite.com 

Meet your mortgage adviser 

Antonia McAtamney 

Antonia can help potential buyers get the right finance in 

place and secure the property they want whether they are 

first home buyers, investors or owner-occupiers moving 

home. Exposing your property to a pool of educated, and 

where possible, pre-approved purchasers, who are ready to 

make an offer or bid, increases the likelihood of getting your 

home sold and settled on time and at the right price. 

Antonia can even assist you with your own home 

finance options. As one of the largest home finance 

brokerages in Australasia, Loan Market enjoys 

industry links and contacts that mean they are 

better placed to negotiate on your behalf with 

major banks and secure lenders. They may even be 

able to find you a better deal with your own bank. 

Antonia McAtamney 

M: 021 469 244 

E: antonia.mca@loanmarket.co.nz 

Ray White Ferrymead | rwferrymead.co.nz | 03 384 4179 | prier.manson@raywhite.com | Prier Manson Limited Licensed REAA 2008

PROUDLY SOLD 

AT AUCTION 

21 Mt Pleasant Road, Mount Pleasant 

41 Aylmers Valley Road, Akaroa 

7 Santa Maria Avenue, Mt Pleasant 

10 Arden Place, Parklands 

23 Hardwicke Street, Sumner 

16b Bay View Road, Moncks Bay 

75 Scruttons Road, Heathcote 146 Panorama Road, Sumner 

Ray White Ferrymead 

Phone (03) 384 4179 | Email prier.manson@raywhite.com | rwferrymead.co.nz 

/RayWhiteFerrymead @raywhiteferrymead Prier Manson Ltd. (Licensed REAA 2008)

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