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Police encourage reporting all crime Christchurch police are concerned migrant and refugee communities are not reporting crimes happening around them. Sergeant Huata Martindale, head of the ethnic liaison team, said the concerns are coming from staff on the ground who are hearing about events that have not been reported. This might be because they come from a country where they dont have a lot of faith in the police. So, we have t Page 3

Not your average beagle A bulletproof beagle that worked at Christchurch Airport for two years has just earned his sea legs. MPI spokesman Brett Hickman said Yogi, a posterdog for the government agency that checks ships and aircraft arriving in New Zealand for biosecurity threats, isnt fazed by a bit of nautical derring-do. This is the first time weve actually had an MPI dog on one of the navy boarding courses. Cons Page 2

Boys to tackle foreign heights Two Christchurch teens will touch down in New Caledonia next week to compete in an international rock climbing championship. Josh Cornah, of Unlimited School, and Nathan Bothamley, of Christchurch Boys High School, are the only climbers selected to compete from the South Island. Thirteen climbers will represent New Zealand in the competition. The two good mates compete against each other regu Page 3

No-go fishing spot barred A last-resort barrier has been set up around the No Fishing area at the end of the New Brighton pier to thwart shoulder-to-shoulder fishing in the no-go zone. A galvanised pipe rail following the painted lines on the deck was installed yesterday in a trial that pier authorities hope will speak loud and clear to the rulebreakers. Pier and Foreshore Society chairman Tim Sintes said the rail woul Page 3

Social services want drug stockists .. Schools, churches, community groups and social services have banded together in submissions on the Christchurch City Councils draft policy for psychoactive product stockists. The Draft Psychoactive Products Retail Locations Policy was open for consultation over the past month, with submissions overwhelmingly arguing for more distance between the drug stores, and other retailers and sensitive site Page 2

Telescope fund pushed Astronomy enthusiasts are appealing for funds to help restore the historic Townsend telescope damaged in the February 2011 Christchurch earthquake. These very damaged remains are lying in a corner of t he University of Canterburys department of physics and astronomy, i n the safekeeping of technician Graeme Kershaw. Now, Kershaws team is on a mission t o r ai s e i n t he o r der o f $ 100,000 f Page 2

Animals in need of love SPCA Canterbury has welcomed a new staff member to the inspectorate team, after a huge spike in animal welfare complaints. Since December, the agency reports 100 per cent increase in callouts some months, and the inspectorate team of three full-time staff has struggled, according to SPCA Canterbury chief executive Barry Helem. Canterburys housing situation is causing more abandonment cases, but H Page 2

Young drivers on track A new programme that aims to help young drivers has kicked off in Christchurch in a bid to overcome barriers to gaining restricted licenses. The course, directed at learner drivers aged 16- 24, offers 12 weeks of mentored driving lessons for people who have been unable to access a suitable car or driving instructor. Anneka Rogers, 24, is in her third week taking up the opportunity, and says gainin Page 3

Prevention great cure Neighbour policing team boss Steve Jones says the New York-style broken windows policy is working well in a Riccarton precinct. Deal with the small stuff and the big stuff tends not to happen, he says. A record drop in crime and antisocial antics in the once-troubled Riccarton West precinct has freed its neighbourhood policing team to expand into new terrain closer to Deans Ave. There, the Page 3

EQC urges vigilance in buying real e.. POTENTIAL HOUSE buyers could be in danger of losing out on earthquake repair claims if they do not stick to stringent checks before signing on the dotted line. Earthquake Commission customer and claims general manager Gail Kettle is warning people in the market to buy real estate to be aware of EQC process in cases of transferred ownership. EQC is limited in its ability to disclose information Page 3

New church almost under way MEMORIES OF a hotly debated demolition will finally give way to new beginnings on the historic Merivale site the Chinese Methodist Church calls home. Consent came through for the church to rebuild on Papanui Rd two weeks ago, and construction is almost under way, according to church pastor Simon Goh. The church came under fire last year for the demolition of the historical buildings, but Goh defen Page 3

Girls are rocking trades CPIT PLUMBING tutor Ritchie Gorrie was fair game for a bunch of teenage girls testing the PVC pipe guns they made under his expert eye this week - but he says sweet. Sprayed with high- speed marshmallows by a full class at the Girls Rock Trades holiday programme, Gorrie knew his students had now got the drift of his fundamentals of plumbing course. Their guns worked a treat and the teens were Page 2

Kapa haka for all ages ELDERS OF the Ngai Tahu community put on an impressive show for Te Papas Matariki celebrations on the weekend, showing they are young at heart, if not in years. The New Zealand Post Kaumatua Kapa Haka Festival is an opportunity for Maori elders to showcase their years of experience in the performance arena, with a special criteria. Performers must be aged over 50. Members of Kapahaka Kaumatua o N Page 3

Helga and co sniff out villains TRANSGRESSORS WILL discover biosecuritys newest recruit, Helga, means business when she pads into Christchurch International Airports baggage hall on Monday. The 2 year old, selected from the Australian Customs breeding programme, is part of a highly trained dog dragnet, stopping biosecurity risk goods such as meat, plants and seeds from breaching New Zealands borders. More dogs are now sought Page 3

Co-op shop attracts supporters - Cal.. NEW BRIGHTONS Shirley Smith is sick of empty shop fronts and closing sale signs along her seaside suburbs mall. Fed up with the dismal outlook, she is taking up the challenge to help kick start the ailing retail area and is opening a co-operative craft shop. Smiths call for supporters for the project was reported in The Mail in April, and she was blown away by the response. Two women are on Page 3

Website helping bring neighbours tog.. SPREYDON, New Brighton and Redwood are the fastest growing Christchurch communities on a new social media site that aims to bring Neighbourhood Watch into the digital age. Neighbourly.co.nz has had viral growth since launching nationwide three weeks ago, and more than 1000 Christchurch residents are now on the site. It allows neighbours with verified local addresses to exchange information, such a Page 3

$4 million interest free A VISIONARY Christchurch scheme to help people break the vicious cycle of interest and debt has reached $ 4 million of interest- free loans. The same week, Kingdom Resources marked 25 years helping Cantabrians. General manager John Exton is delighted so many lives have been changed by the bold Christian venture. Clients are often blown away that people who they dont know are helping them to e Page 2

Veteran officer signs off OF ALL the things veteran policeman Senior Sergeant Peter Laloli has seen and done, its the memories of community service he will remember most as he leaves the force this week after 42 years. I love community work and I always have. Yesterday, Laloli was farewelled by fellow officers at his old stomping ground - the Hornby Police Station. Tomorrow, he will jet off for the wonders of Europe. Page 2

Raw talent captures awards PAPANUI HIGH School shone as top performers in the Christchurch ASB 2014 Stage Challenge raw division on Saturday night. Dancers set the scene as wild African animals. Papanui dance teacher Heather McLean said the win was because of the amazing, incredible bunch of kids - 112 in all - who worked for the show in dance, drama and backstage roles. As well as winning the division, the school won s Page 3

Family violence appeal on GEMMA HAMMOND had been caught in a cycle of domestic violence spanning 15 years before she reached out to Aviva Family Violence Services (Aviva) - and she hasnt looked back. This week, she is speaking out in support of Aviva, ahead of the organisations annual appeal, which runs over the next two days. Gemma says she often asked family and friends what they thought a normal relationship looke Page 2

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Camp sought for street-dwellers QUAKE- DISPLACED nomads living in rugged conditions in trailer homes, buses and pick-up trucks on the crowded steep and narrow streets of Lyttelton may soon wake up in new patch of paradise harbourside. The homeless, without power and water and with no place to go, could yet be found an off- road location in the interim. Lyttelton- Mt Herbert Community Board chairwoman Paula Smith confirmed t Page 4

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