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July 2018
ADDINGTON TIMES Voice of the Addington Community
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New Store Manager Jacksons Creek Getting the best Look for the
at Salvation Army from WINZ Sunshine
Addington Times // May 2018
Three for the Sea There are other changes: “We now separate out stainless
steel, aluminium and old brass and silver‐plated stuff.
by Sandy Turner I’ve got a volunteer who strips it out. That goes into a skip
and earns money.
Have you heard the expression ‘three for the sea’? It‘s an We do mechanics’ rag bags. If you have something
encouragement to pick up three pieces of rubbish absorbent like cotton to give, we can take that. Art and
whenever you are at the beach. It’s a small, doable task craft is another area we cater to. People love to unravel
and I know many families now make picking up a little woollen jerseys and use the wool.
rubbish part of their beach outing, turning it into a bit of
Last month there was a winter promotion that focussed
a game. I think it’s a great idea, so whenever I’m at the
on sales of goods for cold weather and outdoor pursuits.
beach I pick up ‘three for the sea’, sometimes more.
On July 14 there is a French themed promotion at the
But I got thinking. I don’t go to the beach often but all Mall shop. Shabby chic, that sort of thing. That’s my retail
our drains and streams eventually make their way to the background coming out now.”
sea. If I pick up rubbish right in my neighbourhood rather
Retail? “Yes, I had seven years in Ballantynes’ menswear
than wait till I go to a beach then I am also picking up
department. I know good brands and I know good
‘three for the sea’ too.
footwear. I’ve always understood the second-hand
Now that’s really doable! market. It’s important to see value in everything. I’m
passionate about recycling.”
There’s no catchy phrase for picking up rubbish in your
street (yet), however there is Trevor. I ask about his previous work life and the reply is a varied
list that includes being a police officer in England,
I met Trevor recently, he wheeling his custom-made
archaeological work, time with Inland Revenue and
barrow, I on my bike. We got talking Trevor and I. He
advocating for people in need of support after the
talked about what he does in the community raking
earthquakes. He is a trained arborist.
leaves etc and I complained a bit about the rubbish in the
gutters. It was a great conversation and inspired me to, Early last year I wrote about both of the Sallies shops
the very next day, put on some gardening gloves and pick extending their hours. Heath has only been in the job
up some rubbish right outside my own house. three months but he has instigated change that has
brought in shoppers. He says both shops are receiving a
Thanks Trevor. Just the inspiration I needed to push me
lot of good feedback on Facebook. “I’m really keen that
into a little more action.
people come and talk to me. It’s important we build good
relationships with all our customers.”
New Store Manager at Salvation Army
by Di Boyd
Addington’s renowned Salvation Army (the Sallies)
Family Stores have a dynamic new manager. Heath Ling
is now running the shops located in Lincoln Road’s
Addington Mall and beside the Sallies’ supportive
accommodation, in Poulson Street. He is enthusiastic
about recycling and that’s clear in the changes he is
making. The Sallies’ policy of low prices won’t alter,
though.
I caught up with Heath at Poulson Street and we talked
about buying second hand. Heath says the furniture
truck won’t decline goods in the way it used to. “The
givers are doing us a favour, not the other way round.
‘Upcycling’ means seeing the potential in something.”
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Addington Times // May 2018
Jacksons Creek
by Chrys Horn and Sandy Turner
Jacksons Creek flows through Addington but mostly we The photos below give a glimpse of Jacksons Creek:
don’t notice it because, like many of the 400 named
1. Jacksons Creek flows from the Addington side of
waterways around the City, it runs mostly underground
Wrights Road in Cardigan Bay Reserve
popping up occasionally to look like a creek. For much of
the year, it is dry, but recent rain means that it is now 2. The Creek is then piped across through to Addington
flowing once again. where it pops up in one or two backyards.
Jacksons Creek is named after Thomas Jackson who was 3. It pops up again in Bradford Park on Milton St
appointed Bishop Designate of Lyttelton in 1850.
4. The Creek flows though to Forbes St, which runs
He arrived in Lyttelton in 1851 and it seems that he and behind the Columbo St Countdown (4). The next place it
his family were very disappointed with what they found pops up is on Huxley St (off Burlington St), before
here. He complained a lot so he wasn’t well liked. He heading off under Cameron St and popping out again in
returned to England 6 weeks later to complete his Cameron Reserve. It continues on in a similar way to
appointment and never returned because people here meet the Heathcote in Opawa.
had taken a dislike to his complaining and in turn had
complained about him!
Sadly then it seems that Jacksons Creek was named after
a bloke that nobody liked very much, but there it is. The
creek itself is fun to try and follow. It makes for an
interesting walk or bike ride to try and track it.
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Addington Times // May 2018
Time to Join the Timebank? Addington Timebank
by Shauna Revely
Addington Timebank is a way for people to find and
I have loads of friends who live in Addington who just exchange skills and assistance without necessarily having
don’t seem to have enough time. So when I ask them if to do a direct swap. You can find out more about it by
they’ve joined the Addington Timebank, they say, “that going to the Manuka Cottage website:
sounds like a great idea but I just don’t have any time. www.manukacottageaddington.net.nz or drop into
I’m so busy looking after my kids, working, running a Manuka Cottage between 11am and 1pm on a
household” and so on. Wednesday and check us out there.
The Addington Timebank is not just for people who have What’s coming up?
some extra time on their hands, it’s also for people who
don’t seem to have enough time. What about those jobs
that you never get around to? Those weeds? They just
seem to keep growing. That car that never stays clean
even though I cleaned it already last year? So many jobs,
so little time.
This is where I have found the Addington Timebank
helpful. I have had someone come round to do some
weeding for me (and with me), someone else cleaned
the windows of my house and I’ve been babysitting for
other members of the Timebank.
Babysitting! Isn’t it hard to find a good babysitter
nowadays? If you could find a decent babysitter through
the Timebank, that would be fantastic, wouldn’t it? Well,
Pot Luck Dinner
there’s not just one fantastic babysitter but two (that I
know of) who are Timebank members. Our next pot luck dinner is on Friday 13th July and it will
The first is Katherine, my neighbour on Ward Street, be in St Mary’s Church in Church Square. The Church is
trained as a primary school teacher, with more than six well equipped for an event like this and the 20 people
years work experience as a nanny for various families, who came last time enjoyed themselves. Come along
police-checked, with references. Katherine says she’s and check it out.
available for occasional evening babysitting. She enjoys
the outdoors and crafting. One 5-year-old whom
Katherine has looked after says: "I feel happy every time Skill Share Workshop
I see Katherine." And the feedback from a parent:
On the 21st July, we’re going to run a skill share
"Katherine knows how to connect with children. My kids
workshop. Bring along your skills and whatever you
always have great quality time with her."
might need to help you show others how and come
And then there’s me, also primary trained, with 17 nieces prepared to try something new. You might be able to
and nephews who I’ve babysat for numerous hours, plus help someone to sharpen knives, learn to darn a sock or
all my friends’ children. My references include Jackson, crochet or knit, make toothpaste, fix a puncture on a
4: “Mummy, tell Shauna to come early so she can read bicycle or take a good photo.
to me before I go to bed” and Casey, 8: “Thank you for
There many things that people might want to learn.
babysitting me, Shauna” (with accompanying picture of
Obviously your skill needs to involve something that can
rainbow) and “When can we go on another
be brought along easily.
skateboarding date again?” I like music, playing the
guitar and drums, cycling, skateboarding and learning If you haven’t got something to share, come along
languages. I also have a current first aid certificate and anyway and learn something new.
police check.
The Addington Timebank is also looking for more
awesome people to bring their babysitting skills and Plans for August
other skills into the mix to share with other members of In August we will be having another pot luck Dinner on
the Timebank community. the second Friday of the month and we’re planning a
It’s really easy to join, just contact Chrys or Sandy to find workshop to learn how to grow veges from seed and how
out more. to grow veges in a small space.
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Addington Times // May 2018
Zero Waste Workshop Exciting book release
Timebank recently ran a Zero Waste workshop in You can order a copy of Local Lives: A History of
Addington. Eight people attended and we discussed how Addington, a fantastic new book, by historian John
each of us were working to produce less waste in our day Wilson in the following ways:
to day lives. There was a wonderful exchange of
1. Buy a copy at The Pharmacy 348 Lincoln Road, from
information covering everything from composting and
Everybody's Butchery 372 Selwyn Street. These local
bokashi through to making your own toothpaste and
businesses have offered to sell copies of Local Lives
cleaning products.
at $50 on behalf of the ANA. They will receive no
You can find out more about what we discussed at profit nor commission for doing this, so please help
www.manukacottageaddington.net, or watch out for us to show our appreciation by supporting them.
upcoming workshops. 2. Post the order form below with a cheque to
Addington Neighbourhood Association, St Mary's
Church, 21 Church Square, Addington, Christchurch
8024;
Timebank’s new coordinator 3. Cut out or scan the order form and bring it (with
cash or cheque) to the ANA meeting at 7pm on the
last Wednesday of the month; or
Addington Timebank and Manuka Cottage welcomes
4. Send the completed form or your contact details
Sandy Turner who has joined Chrys to become a new
and order to addingtonhistory@xtra.co.nz You will
coordinator for the Timebank and a new employee of
receive an order number and bank account details
Manuka Cottage.
for payment.
Order Form
Name ______________________________
Address ______________________________
Email / Phone ___________________
No. of copies at $40 each: ____
No. of copies posted at $6.50 each: ____
Total price incl. postage $____________
For many, Sandy Turner will be a familiar face. Sandy has
worked with young people as a literacy and numeracy
tutor. She is a resident of Ward Street and has been
active in the Addington Community for some years,
coming along to activities at the Cottage and trading with
Addington Timebank. If you haven’t met her at Manuka
Cottage then you have probably seen her walking around
the area or riding her bike using the local bike paths.
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Addington Times // May 2018
Manuka Cottage Youth Development Scheme
by Cherylan Davies
Each year the Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board
Manuka Cottage is a warm and friendly place for you to sets aside a small amount of money to fund young
enjoy, run by the community for the community. Our people in their local community. The Spreydon-
goal is to help you to have a sense of belonging and Cashmere Youth Achievement and Development Fund
connection in your neighbourhood. acknowledges young people's effort, achievement and
excellence in the community by providing financial
To contact us, phone 03-338 2591, or visit us at our assistance for their further development. The level at
temporary location at St Mary’s Church, Church Square. which the young person is achieving will be taken into
Our Activities Co-ordinator is Dianne Fitzgerald. account, for example reaching regional competition
results, or a clear selection process for a growth
Everybody is welcome and accepted at our weekly opportunity. The Community Board will consider
events: applications for personal development and growth
including sport or recreation, cultural, career
development, leadership, and extra-curricular
educational opportunities. Applicants can also qualify for
Monday 10am-1pm assistance if selected to represent their school, team or
10am Walkie Talkies - Walking Group community at a local, national, or international event or
Game On!, Jigsaw Corner, Cards competition. Up to $250 is generally possible for travel
10-12 Cuppa Time! (10c per cup) and participation in New Zealand, and up to $350 for
Book Exchange - Swap a book international travel ($250 to Australia).
11am Hot Drinks & Scones (10c per cup) The fund is open to young people from school Year 7 to
11-1pm Art Group (Gold coin donation) the age of 25. To find out more and to apply:
https://ccc.govt.nz/assets/Uploads/Spreydon-
Tuesday - Women’s Day - 10.30am- 3pm Cashmere-YDF-Application-Form.pdf
10.30am Morning tea, Bits and Bobs, Bring and If you have questions, contact Community Development
Buy. Book Exchange - Swap a book Adviser Jay Sepie 941 5102 or Community Recreation
12pm Shared lunch (Bring a plate) Adviser Emma Pavey 941 5107
1pm-3pm Craft Group (Gold coin donation)
Wednesday 10am-2.30pm
10am Tea Break! (10c per cup)
Book Exchange - Swap a book
Cards - up for a game?
Addington Neighbourhood Association
11am-1pm Timebank - Manuka Trading Post
12pm Community Lunch (Gold coin ANA meet the last Wednesday of every month at 7pm St
donation) Mary’s Church to discuss all things Addington. There is
11am-2.30pm Manuka Fruit and Vege Co-op no obligation to come to every meeting but it would be
Collect your pre-order, $15 per pack good for local residents to be involved.
Come along and share your perspective or sit and see
Thursday 10am-12.30pm how things work. Either way, this is a solution-focused
10am Nick’s Café (10c per cup, 20c biscuit) meeting, and everyone’s ideas and opinions are valued.
Book Exchange - Swap a book www.addington.org.nz
Cards - want to start a group?
11am Manuka Scribes - Writers’ Group
11.30-12.30pm Addy-venturers - Walking Group Trailer hire
Addington Neighbourhood Association offers a
Friday 12.30 - 2.30pm community trailer hire to help transport firewood,
12.30-2.30pm S.P.A.C.E. Parenting furniture and more, safely at an affordable full-day or
half-day rate. To hire, please contact Eric on 039815252
after 5pm.
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Addington Times // May 2018
How to get the best from WINZ Other options include:
by Adele Geradts
• WINZ Help Facebook page – where people share
their experiences good and bad with WINZ and offer
NZIER data shows income inequality and relative poverty free support and advice
has increased significantly between the 1970s and https://www.facebook.com/groups/WINZHELP/
2000s. Once, a family could manage on one income.
• Waikato Advocacy Holdings – who, for a small fee,
Now it usually takes two working parents to cover the
will help nationwide with WINZ issues
cost of living. Social welfare is there to support people
https://www.facebook.com/waikatoadvocatelaw/
who can’t meet their basic needs, but often people don't
know what they are entitled to or are embarrassed to
ask. The most important thing to remember is that there is
help out there if you are struggling financially and there
So how do you find out what government assistance
is no shame in asking for help when you need it.
you're allowed without talking to someone?
First, check out The Auckland Action Against Poverty
Beneficiary Rights Booklet www.aaap.org.nz/resources It
is useful reading as the rights of beneficiaries are the
same nationwide. Their suggestions for further help
don't always apply in Christchurch, but The Beneficiary
Need to Talk?
Advisory Service (BAS) can help. by Cherylan Davies
Several websites give you useful general information
including www.forgood.co.nz which can tell you if you're Lifeline is there with a listening ear should you ever need
eligible for Work & Income (WINZ) benefits, Working For to speak to someone. An easy way is to TXT HELP (4357)
Families tax credits, and or Studylink student or 0800 543 354 and one of Lifeline’s qualified
allowances. This site doesn't store your data and gives counsellors or well-trained volunteers will respond. The
you a starting point to see if you may be entitled to extra service is free of charge and available 24 hours a day, 7
help. days a week.
You can also check what you might get via the WINZ Depression Helpline 24/7 0800 111 757
website directly www.workandincome.govt.nz/online-
services/eligibility/index.html NZ Payerline 0800 508 080
Once you know you are able to get some assistance, then Youthline 24/7 ph 0800 376 633
you can apply to WINZ, IRD or study link directly to
confirm what amount of support you may get based on
Suicide Crisis Helpline 24/7 0508 828 865
your circumstances. Please don’t put up with loneliness, or thoughts of
unworthiness, or the darkness that can invade your mind
WINZ can be very intimidating, so it often helps to get an
and become all consuming. Don’t listen to the message
advocate to help with applying for benefits, especially if
that you are not good enough, nice enough, skinny
you’re feeling embarrassed or nervous.
enough, beautiful enough … They are lies and you
The Beneficiary Advisory Service is based at Christchurch deserve your place in this world as much as anyone else.
Community House, 301 Tuam St, Christchurch Central. It Don’t be isolated.
is open: Mondays to Thursdays 9:30 am – 2:30 pm and
We know that when you need help the most it is harder
Fridays 9:30 am – 2:00 pm and via phone (03) 379 8787
to reach out, but take the risk and get involved. Here in
or 028 415 5942. BAS can help with information,
Addington you are lucky enough to have a Community
support, advice and advocacy for people on benefits and
House - Manuka Cottage. It is for this community to
low incomes.
make use of, to connect, to sit, to meet new people, to
get support from your peers, to access resources, to
participate in what is going on. Be bold and walk through
those doors to start a new chapter in your life. You are
worth it. That is why we are here. Choose life: it’s a give
and take game and you are not alone.
7Addington Times // May 2018
Look for the Sunshine! the mood level is low.
Thankfully, we know the sun will shine again and bring
by Cherylan Davies it’s warmth to coax out all the colourful flowers,
complete with their delightful scents, and the birdsong
and cicadas that fill the air with joyful noise competing
with the contented sounds of people enjoying the
warmth and outdoors.
In the meantime the game plan is to keep the dreaded
lurgies away, beat the blues right back to where they
belong - anywhere but here, and get everyone involved
in ‘The Strategic Plan to Not Just Survive But Thrive’ this
winter!
New Cycle Counter
Look for the sunshine! Easy to say when all we have
experienced is a lot of cold, wet and grey days! If you are If you have walked or biked across the pedestrian and
one of the many people who don’t really enjoy winter, cycling bridge near the Hospital and Boat Shed you may
the last lot of continual bleak days would have been quite have noticed this new cycle counter which was launched
a challenge on your general outlook on life. This is the in June.
time we need to draw out the good things in our lives
that bring us pleasure and cause us to look up.
It can be as simple as meeting a friend for coffee out, or
inviting family and/or friends for a games or movie night
in. Even a pot luck brunch or dinner might set the tone
for an enjoyable time. There are many ways of putting
adventure into your life when life needs a bit of va-voom!
If budget is a problem wrap yourselves, the kids, the dog
etc. up warm and go for a wet walk through the local park
to see what’s sleeping and what is thriving.
Or catch a bus into the city to go to the museum, art
gallery, a wander around the shops topped off with a hot
chocolate. Or perhaps a bus to Lyttelton on a Saturday to
check out the Farmers Market. They have pretty good
finger food and hot drinks designed to tempt even the
most stoic of tastes. If budget is not a problem a soak in The numbers of people using the bridge are well over
the hot pools in Hanmer Springs might be just the thing. 1000 per day on average, which seems good given the
Whatever your circumstances, take the time think of fences and road works on the other side AND given how
some ‘out of the box’ ideas for you and yours to look cold and wet the weather has been. Get on your bike and
forward to when the rain beats on your window or the follow the cycleway through Church Square and Hagley
sky yields nothing but the dreary grey and you notice that Park to get to the bridge and your chance to be counted!
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