UC Diary

21 July 2000

MUSOC presents Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance"
July 20-22 and 24-29
8.00 pm, Ngaio Marsh Theatre, 90 Ilam Road.
Tickets can be booked by phoning 364 2652 ext 3918, $10 or $7 (with student ID).

School of Fine Arts Sculpture Show 2000 - "Open Homes"
21 - 30 July
Students from stage II to masters level will be exhibited their work
154 and 158 Langdons Road, Christchurch
Viewing is from 11.00 am - 7.00 pm daily

 

SEMINARS

Sunday 23 July 

4.00 pm

School of Music afternoon concert.  Vocal Point   Sue Braatvedt, Valerie Wycoff, Howard Harvey, Franz Kney.  Admission $5.   St Saviour's Anglican Church, 200 Colombo Street.

Monday 24 July

11.00 am

Chemistry seminar.  Professor Ray Golding AO (Retired V-C of James Cook University) on The role of chemistry in medicine.  Room 531.

11.00 am

Management seminar.  Dorothy Marcic (Vanderbilt University) on Spiritual values in organizations: partners for success.  Room 337, Commerce building.

1.00 pm

Geology seminar.  Mr Peter Kingsbury (Environment Canterbury) on Flood warning and awareness: Blandswood, South Canterbury. 

3.00 pm

Linguistics seminar.  Professor Dennis Preston (Michigan State University, Erskine Fellow) on The psycholinguistics of sociolinguistics: at last!  S7.

Tuesday 25 July

11.00 am

Philosophy seminar.  Erskine Lecture 2.2.  Mark Sainsbury (King's College London) on Reference without referents: truth conditions, reference conditions and free logic.  Room 612, History building.

4.10 pm

Mathematics and Statistics seminar.  Clemency Williams (Brown University) on Metrics, mythology, magic: a glimpse into the history of ancient Indian mathematics. Gordon Petersen Room 446, MSCS building.

4.10 pm

Civil Engineering seminar.  Professor Bryan C Storey and Jim Cowie on Research and technology in Antarctica; the Cape Roberts drilling project.    E5.

Wednesday 26 July

10.00 am

Computer Science seminar.  Professor Luigi Fratta (Visiting Erskine Fellow, Politecnico de Milano) on Phantom circuit protocol (PCP): an end-to-end call admission control to provide Q0S for telephony services over IP networks.   Room 031, MSCS building.

11.00 am

Management seminar.  Ross Milne on From operational efficiency to customer satisfaction: where to next?  A research journey described.   Room 337.

11.00 am

Psychology seminar.  Stephen Hill on Interactive emergence and wild cognition: some new twists in cognitive theorising.  Sociology Theatrette.

Noon

Forestry seminar.  Balozi Bekuta Kirongo on Responses of 3-year-old radiata pine clones to weed gradients: needle mortality and relative growth rate.  F3.

Noon

Political Science seminar.  Dr John Henderson on The prospects for further coups in Melanesia.  Room 441.

1.00 pm

Plant and Microbial Sciences/Geology seminar.  Dr John Klena Are red-billed gulls a source of human campylobacteriosis?  PAMS/Geology room 444.

1.10 pm

Electrical and Electronic Engineering seminar.  Hamish Laird on Incorporating non-linear load characteristics into the control transfers of a shunt active filter.  Level 3 lecture theatre.

8.00 pm

The Rutherford Memorial Lecture of the Royal Society (London), administered by the Royal Society of New Zealand and assisted by the British Council.  Professor Michael Kelly (University of Surrey) on The information technology revolution: what will alter its progress?  C1.

Thursday 27 July

11.00 am

Chemistry seminar.  Professor F. Richard Keene (James Cook University) on Stereochemical influences on intramolecular electron transfer in polymetallic supramolecular assemblies.  Room 531.

11.00 am

Physics and Astronomy seminar.  Professor Michael Kelly (University of Surrey) on Reduced dimensionality in semiconductor science and technology.  Room 701.

1.10 pm

School of Music lunchtime recital.  Gisela Depkat (Germany/Canada) cello, Diedre Irons piano, Jan Tawroszewicz violin.  Admission $5.   Room 205.

3.30 pm

Chemical and Process Engineering seminar.  Professor Brent Young (University of Calgary) on Mixing in the transverse direction of a rotating kiln.  E14.

Friday 28July

9.30 am

Sociology seminar.  Bronwyn Newton on Lifting the lid of the hive: craft, rhetoric and place-making in New Zealand beekeeping.  Room 327.

1.00 pm

Geology MSc students seminar. Amanda Willetts on The geology and geomorphology of the Coronet Peak landslide and Gareth Davies on Seismotectonic hazard evaluation of the Lake Edgar fault, South-West Tasmania. Room 210. 

1.00 pm

History seminar.  Neville Bennett on The conjuncture of 1895: long waves in New Zealand history.  Room 311.

1.10 pm

Bach's Back  Martin Setchell will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the death of Bach when he talks about Bach's life and plays favourite organ works on the Christchurch Town Hall organ.  $7.50 pre-booked, $9 (door sales) and 8pm ($15 pre-booked).  Free seat with every two pre-booked.  Book Ticketek, phone 377 8899.

2.10 pm

Electrical and Electronic Engineering seminar.  Sharee McNab on Exposure characteristics of gratings for evanescent near field optical lithography.  Level 3 lecture theatre.

2.10 pm

Economics seminar.  Benoit Julien (Victoria University of Wellington) on Directed search, unemployment and heterogeneity.  Room 534, Commerce building.

3.00 pm

CRE seminar.  Simon Kingham (University of Hertfordshire) on Transports of delight: a challenge for Europe in the new millennium.   Room 244, Geography Department

 

GENERAL NOTICES

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Vice-Chancellor Executive Committee – Meeting held on 11 July 2000

Discussion at this meeting included:

University of Canterbury Foundation
A proposal to establish a University of Canterbury Foundation, to assist with fundraising, and to appoint a Development Director was discussed.

The proposal was approved and forwarded to the Academic Board and the Council, with a recommendation to the Council for adoption.

University Council Meetings
Arising from the Council Planning Day at the beginning of the month, new reporting procedures were suggested for future Council meetings. The Council agenda might now allow for reporting and deliberative sections of the meeting. In addition to the Vice-Chancellor’s monthly report, there would be regular reports on Finance, Human Resources and Capital Development.

There will also be reports relating to the Statement of Objectives reporting cycle on specific issues at particular times of the year, e.g. from Academic and Student Services, External, Research, IT, etc.

These reports will provide a regular summation of University activity for the benefit of Council members.

Fees Stabilisation
The letter dated 3 July 2000 from the Tertiary Resourcing Section of the Ministry of Education concerning tertiary fees stabilisation for 2001 was discussed.

The formal offer was expected shortly. It was agreed that the Academic Board should be informed of the offer. The decision to accept – or reject – the offer will be a decision made by the Finance Committee and the Council.



Celebration of a Famous Alumnus

The Alumni Association is hosting a special viewing of RUTHERFORD: The Story of a Kiwi Genius, an international exhibition tour celebrating the life and work of Canterbury's most distinguished graduate and New Zealand's most famous scientist, Lord Ernest Rutherford. Join fellow alumni for drinks, nibbles and a fully-guided tour of the exhibition.

Date: Friday 4 August
Venue: Hurst Seager Room, The Arts Centre
Time: 5.30pm
Tickets: $12.50 per person
Please RSVP by 31 July to the Alumni Office, ext 6922, fax 6679,
alumni@regy.canterbury.ac.nz.



Maori Language Week 23 - 28 July

Throughout the week - Maori Art Exhibition, Maori Studies Department and the Maori Study Centre Te Whare Akonga o Te Akatoki (129 Ilam Road).

Wednesday 26 July - Primary Schools Kapa Haka, UCSA Ballroom 10.00 am - 2.00 pm.   A hangi will follow, tickets $6.

Thursday 27 July - guest speaker Archie Manahera will talk about taiaha and poi, the traditional use and meanings of each move and demonstration.  Maori Study Centre Te Whare o Te Akatoki (129 Ilam Road), 10.00 am - noon.

Friday 28 July - guest speaker Taiarahia Black on Moteatea.   Maori Studies Department 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm.

Friday 28 July - Maori performance by Kanohi Kitea.   University of Canterbury Rugby Football Club (Waimari Road), 7.30 pm - midnight.

For further information contact the Maori Students Study Centre Te Whare o Te Akatoki phone 364 2987 ext 3980.



ERAU Seminars

We are pleased to announce two important seminars with Dr Charles Glassick, HERDSA Visiting Scholar 2000.  Dr Charles Glassick is a Senior Associate of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

Trends in Faculty Scholarship with Emphasis on Developments in the Scholarship of Teaching and the Scholarship of Engagement.
Date: Monday 31 July
Time: 10.40 am - 12.30 pm
Venue: Oak Room, Conference Centre, Calder Drive, Lincoln University
Enrolments: See below

Reinventing Undergraduate Education.
Date: Tuesday 1 August
Time: 2.00 - 4.00 pm
Venue: University of Canterbury, Room 108, Law School
Enrolments: Canterbury University staff and others: ERAU, phone ext 6827 or
www.erau.canterbury.ac.nz

Cost: Free to staff from Canterbury University, Lincoln University and HERDSA members. Otherwise $30 (incl GST) for one or both seminars. Invoices will be issued on enrolment.



Fulbright Graduate Student Awards

Up to 12 awards are offered to outstanding NZ graduates who wish to undertake a master’s degree or PhD in the US or carry out research for a NZ postgraduate degree for a minimum of six months. Applicants must be NZ citizens.

The award offers US$15,000 towards tuition, living and other costs; return travel to the US; basic health and accident insurance up to US$50,000.

One Fulbright-Buddle Findlay Award in Law is available to law graduates for postgraduate study and research at a US university. The award is valued at NZ$40,000 plus return travel.

Applications close 2 October 2000. Application packs are available from the Scholarships Office or Fulbright New Zealand, e-mail gen@fulbright.org.nz; phone (04) 472 2065.



UCSA 'Focus' Photo Competition

Inaugural UCSA Photo competition open to all students and staff. Good cash prizes will be on offer for photos taken with the theme "Life at Canterbury University." Photos should be taken from 7 - 13 August (one week period). Photos to be displayed in UCSA building. Categories will include Best Overall, B&W, Colour and Montage photos. More details soon.



Film Series

Scenes from the Lands In-Between: An East European film Series.  Fortnightly from 20 July at the Centre for Research on Europe.  Second floor, Geography Building, 3.00 pm.



Proposed Centre for Natural Disaster Reduction

Consultation with the University community on the proposed New Zealand Centre for Natural Disaster Reduction has begun. A Concept Plan is available for your review and the deadline for comments is Friday 28 July.

The Centre will be a Level 3 University research centre and will provide collaborative, multidisciplinary research and teaching in the fields of natural hazards reduction and disaster management.

If you are interested in receiving a copy of the Concept Plan, please contact Kathleen Crisley, Project Manager, at ext 6217 or k.crisley@research.

A forum to discuss the Plan has also been scheduled for Thursday, 3 August from 10.00 am to noon. The venue is the Council Room on the 6th floor of the Registry Building.



Christchurch Women's Refuge Inc "Help Stop the Tears" Annual Appeal

Christchurch Women's Refuge invites you to the Launch of our Annual Appeal in Victoria Square, Monday 24 July,  12.00 pm.



The Careers Advisory Service 2000 Graduate Recruitment Programme

The Careers Advisory Service, through its Graduate Recruitment Programme, provides a comprehensive service to employers who wish to arrange on-campus recruitment targeting final year students. Contact Shirley MacDonald, Graduate Recruitment Co-ordinator on 6592.

For immediate vacancies, we also have direct contact through our Vacancy Mailing Service to graduates of the past 12 months who are still seeking employment. Contact Janet Warburton on 6551.

If employers contact academic or departmental staff with inquiries about recruitment or vacancies, please refer them on to our office so that we can assist them.

The following employers are currently recruiting final year students for employment in 2001. "Career News", which has full details of the Graduate Recruitment Programme, is published fortnightly during each term and available at the CAS office or on our website: www.canterbury.ac.nz/student/careers Next issue: Friday 21 July

Information Sessions
Tasman Pulp Fri 21 July, 1.10 pm-2.00 pm, E7.  Applications close 4 August (Chemistry; Electrical and Chemical Engineering).
Montgomery Watson Mon 24 July, 5.15 pm-6.15 pm, E1.  Applications close 9 August (Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Mech, Environmental, Natural Resources). Also Summer internships for 2nd Pro Engr.
Nortel Networks Mon 24 July, 5.15pm-6.15pm, C2

Applications close 31 July
Nortel Networks R&D, Australia: COSC, Info Systems, Elect Engr, MEM, other software/computing or Telecommunications degrees including postgraduate.
Nortel Networks Australia/NZ
: Any degree

Tait Electronics Ltd
Wed 26 July, 5.15 pm-6.15 pm, E1. Applications close 11 August (Elect Engr, COSC, Physics, Maths, including post-grad degrees).
Works Infrastructure Ltd Fri 28 July, 1.10 pm-2.00 pm, E7.   Applications close 11 August (Civil Engr, Forestry Science).
Allied Telesyn International Tues 1 August, 1.10 pm-2.00 pm, E6.  Applications close 15 August (Electrical Engineering, COSC including postgrad degrees).
Fletcher Challenge Building
Tues 1 August, 5.15 pm-6.15 pm, E5.  Applications close 16 August (AFIS, Economics, Engineering – Chem, Mech, Elect, MEM).
Fisher & Paykel Ltd
Thurs 3 August, 1.10 pm-2.00 pm, E7.  Applications close 18 August (Engineering – Elect, Mech).
Meteorological Service of NZ Ltd Tues 8 August, 5.15 pm-6.15 pm, E7. Applications close 4 August (Physics, Mathematics).
TeachNZ Information stand Thurs 3 and Fri 4 August, 10.00 am-3.00 pm, Central Library foyer.  Promoting careers in teaching and TeachNZ $10,000 scholarships.

Application closing dates:
DB Breweries Limited 19 July (Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science or any other technically based degree).
Bank of New Zealand - Wholesale Financial Services
21 July (Any degree).
Barclays Capital (London, UK)
25 July (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering – must have British citizenship, patriality or residency rights).
Concept Engineering
28 July (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering).
Royal NZ Navy
28 July (Engineering, Commerce, Science).
Trimble Navigation
28 July (Computer Science, Physics, Geography, GIS, Electrical & Mechanical Engineering).
Transit New Zealand
28 July (Civil Engineering)
Carter Holt Harvey
31 July (Engineering: Mechanical, Chemical).
AXA New Zealand 4 August
(Summer Internships for penultimate year of Hons or postgrad in commerce, Law, IT).
Opus International Consultants
14 August (Engineering – Civil, Environmental, Natural Resources; possibly also Mechanical and Electrical).
Farrow Jamieson
No closing date (Accountancy).

Careers Advisory Service, Level 7, Central Library.



Bach's Back
Martin Setchell (Music) will celebrate the 250th anniversary of Bach's death on 28 July when he talks about Bach's life and plays favourite organ works on the Christchurch Town Hall organ. 1.10pm ($7.50 pre-booked, $9 door sales) and 8pm ($15 pre-booked) . Free seat with every two pre-booked.  Book Ticketek phone 377 8899.



Mid-Winter Burns Night

University Staff Club, Saturday 22 July, 7.30 pm, $20.  This annual gathering of the clones is always a good night.  A complementary glass of mulled wine on arrival.  The haggis will be piped in and addressed before being sacrificed for supper.  Music by Kilmarnock Edition.   Tickets may be purchased from the bar.



Logie Collection Tour
s

The Classics Department is pleased to offer tours of the Mediterranean antiquities in the James Logie Memorial Collection to staff, students and members of the public. The next tour will be on Monday 7 August from 12.00 pm to  1.00 pm or else by appointment. Enquiries to Roslynne Bell on ext 8571 or r.bell@clas.canterbury.ac.nz



Uni-Care International Travel Insurance

The AUS recommends its members use Uni-Care Insurance for sabbatical, other study and very long-term travel overseas. Uni-Care allows 15% off standard rates for travel out of New Zealand to all University staff members, full-time tertiary students and their families. Uniquely, we can maintain cover for greatly extended periods overseas. The policy includes medical and loss of deposits cover in New Zealand for long-term travellers who return home temporarily.
Uni-Care International Insurance Service, PO Box 32-167, Devonport, Auckland 9. Phone (09) 446 1166, fax: (09) 445 8832,
insure@uni-care.org, www.uni-care.org (secure on-line application facility).



EBS Health Care

The organisation totally dedicated to the health and well-being of education sector employees. Area rep. Eve Bullion, 383 0086, www.ebshealthcare.org.nz.



University Newcomers

A friendly group of women who host regular coffee-information mornings, wish to extend a welcome to all visiting faculty staff and partners. For more information, please contact your Head of Department or Gill, phone 358 7234, or Daphne phone 358 8513.



Catholic Newman Society

Join the only Catholic community on campus. Our aim is to promote a good Christian environment on campus where we can grow in our relationship with God and with one another.

On campus we are delighted to have the opportunity to celebrate Mass at the following times. Sunday Mass 7.00 pm Rutherford & Rochester Hall. Weekdays: Tuesday Mass 12.10 pm International Room (UCSA building and up the main stairs to the right). Thursday Mass 5.10 pm Rutherford & Rochester Hall. Friday Mass 12.10 pm Kolbe House, 5 Rountree St. (on the same road as Campus Dairy). For upcoming events be on the lookout at our notice board in the UCSA Building.

 

 

SITUATIONS VACANT

The following positions are vacant. Please call extension 6084 quoting the appropriate vacancy number for a job description or check out our website www.canterbury.ac.nz/campusinfo/vacancies/general/intro.htm.

Director, Research Office

Vacancy No: RO75,
Closing Date: 21 July 2000.

Recreation Officer, Recreation Centre

Vacancy No: RC76,
Closing Date: 21 July 2000.

Project Manager, Gateway Antarctica

Vacancy No: GA77,
Closing Date: 24 July 2000.

Macintosh Departmental Computer Consultant, Information Technology Department

Vacancy No: IT78,
Closing Date: 26 July 2000.

Macintosh Consultant (Workroom), Information Technology Department

Vacancy No: IT80,
Closing Date: 26 July 2000.

 

 

RESEARCH

The Research Office offers assistance to researchers wishing to apply for grants. If you would like help with your application, contact us with plenty of time before the application deadline. Applications and guidelines can be obtained by e-mailing or phoning us, or in some cases at www.research.canterbury.ac.nz All applications for grants must be submitted through the Research Office. Details of grants due in July/August/September can be found on the research office website www.research.canterbury.ac.nz/diary_frame.htm

For further information on any of the above grants, please contact Kathryn at the Research Office on ext 7786, or admin@research.canterbury.ac.nz

 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

The Scholarships Office is located on Level 3 of the Registry building and holds information on a wide variety of undergraduate and postgraduate awards.

Scholarship details are advertised on the Scholarships website and by flyers to Departments and to the Students' Association. Students are also encouraged to visit the office to check the latest listings. Check out the awards and scholarships database "BreakOut" on the scholarships website www.canterbury.ac.nz/student/schols/intro.htm.

If you have any questions, please contact the Scholarships Officer, Toni Hodge, on ext 6966 or  t.hodge@regy.canterbury.ac.nz or call in to Level 3, Registry.

 

CANTERPRISE

Canterprise Ltd is the commercial arm of the University of Canterbury. Canterprise handles commercial activities, including staff consulting, commercial research contracts, technology transfer and commercialisation of intellectual property. Canterprise will provide advice on the formulation of contracts, including costing, confidentiality arrangements, and intellectual property protection. Canterprise assists staff in obtaining funding from investors, industry and Technology New Zealand, including the GRIF, TBG, TechNet and TechLink schemes.

Renewal of TechNet Contract with Technology New Zealand
We have been informed that our TechNet contract with Technology New Zealand (TechNZ) will be renewed for a full year from 1 July. TechNZ have encouraged us to use this scheme, which provides funding up to $2000 (incl GST) to solve technical problems for businesses.

If you would like more information about Canterprise please contact Karen Freeman on ext 6416 or k.freeman@cant.canterbury.ac.nz

 

 

MEDIA LOG

Dr Jack Heinemann (PAMS),
Go overseas, NZ biology students told, Press, 11.7.00,
Biology students urged to leave NZ, Otago Daily Times, 11.7.00,

Mr Jim Tully (JOUR),
'Todd' magazine photos blurry and inconclusive, NZ Herald, 11.7.00,
Aoraki to make move on rivals, Press, 14.7.00;

Dr Jack Heinemann, Associate Professor Tony Cole (PAMS),
Lecturer firm on research, Press, 12.7.00,
Canterbury University and lecturer at odds over comments, Otago Daily Times, 12.7.00;

Dr Evgeny Pavlov (RUSS),
Russian society explored in new university course, Christchurch Mail, 6.7.00;

Mr Jonathan Mane-Wheoki (FINA),
Museum praised, NewsLink (Gore), 6.7.00;

Mr Jarrod Gilbert (UCSA), Professor Miles Fairburn (HIST),
Professor Daryl Le Grew (V-C),
Canterbury vice-chancellor goes for it, NZ Education Review, 7.7.00;

Mr Neville Bennett (HIST),
Dollar looks set to fall in the short term then improve, NBR, 14.7.00,
Too narrow a perspective in report on student loans, Otago Daily Times, 14.7.00;

Mr Alan Robb (AFIS),
The Warehouse phone numbers don't add up, NBR, 14.7.00;

Mr Stuart McMillan (POLS),
Technology intervenes in superpower debate, NBR, 14.7.00;

Associate Professor Andy Buchanan (CIVIL),
Call to improve accountability, Press, 14.7.00;

Professor Daryl Le Grew (V-C),
Student concern at closed-door business, Press, 14.7.00;

Associate Professor Andy Sturman (CAR),
Pollution study, Christchurch Mail, 6.7.00;

Dr John Campbell (PHYS),
Hot coals an easy feat, Evening Standard, 4.7.00;

Mr Robert Tobias (CONT),
Lectures strengthen city focus, Christchurch Star, 7.7.00;

Ms Annie Potts (FMST),
$600,000 allocated for study of effects of 'pro-sex' drugs, The Dominion, 11.7.00,
$600,000 grant for sex drug research, Christchurch Star, 5.7.00.

The External Relations Department monitors the print media nationally through a clippings service. Staff who make television and radio appearances are asked to advise the department of these so they can be recorded in the Media Log. Send details to "Media Log",
diary@regy.canterbury.ac.nz or fax to 6679.

 

ADVERTISEMENTS

To let

FENDALTON, available 4 August to September 2000. Five minutes to university, executive character, stream boundary. Four bedrooms plus study, double garage. Couple/family preferred. Phone 348 7423 or 025 321 658.

ST ALBANS, sunny double room available in a fully equipped home. Quiet, private section with off street parking. Close to Merivale Mall and town. $75 pw plus expenses (phone, elec, sky, fridge). Suit professional person. Non smoker, no animals. Phone Michael or Suean on 356 1153 or ext 8634 M.Duncan@mang.canterbury.ac.nz.

SUNNY two bedroom apartment. Bordering Ilam Fields. Fridge and washing machine. $150 pw. Phone 355 6362.

SUNNY, unfurnished single room available in fully established two bedroom Fendalton flat in private, garden setting. 10 min walk to uni. $85 plus expenses. Prefer independent female - professional or post-grad student 23 plus. Must love cats. Phone ext 6547 or 351 2138 (ah).

UPPER Riccarton, Doncaster St. Four bedroom family home with double garage available from mid October for 1 year. Rent negotiable. Phone 343 1070, or r.lane@elec.canterbury.ac.nz.

 

House swap

AVAILABLE Sydney during Olympics, 8-21 September 2000. Phone Trish McGinness 366 8234 or p.mcginness@libr.canterbury.ac.nz.

 

House-sitter

MATURE woman, non-smoker, very tidy available for house sitting till November. Good with pets, houseplants and gardens. Phone Vivienne at 384 8250 or Steven ext 7420.

2001 sabbatical? Away over Christmas? Experienced minder available. Mature, postgrad, non-smoker. References from Canterbury academics. Good with pets, houseplants and gardens. Phone 348 5985.

 

Flatmate wanted

QUIET, laid back, mature flatmate wanted for flat in Bryndwr area. $63 pw plus expenses. Phone 025 616 1574.

 

Tina's Plumbing

FOR friendly, reliable and affordable service call Christchurch's only female, trade-qualified plumber. 355 9976.

 

Cars for sale

TOYOTA Corona (NZ new ex deceased estate - it was really driven by an old lady) in mint condition 1976 model, new tyres etc. Used by Erskine Fellow for 2 months and well suited for a visitor or student. 95000 km. No rust, clean, no torn seats or worn carpets, mechanically 100%, one NZ owner. An excellent buy at $1500 ono. An oldie, but real goodie. Phone ext 6472, or 342 5491 (ah) or p.beukman@elec.canterbury.ac.nz.

NISSAN Pulsar, 5 door hatchback, 1983, only 108 000 kms, $1200, phone Ken Morison 332 7960 (ah) or ext 6578.

NISSAN Sentra, SGS sportswagon, 1987, 259 000 kms, $1500, phone Ken Morison 332 7960 (ah) or ext 6578.

 

For sale

CHILDREN'S Swedish IKEA beds, white wooden frame, mattress and removable safety bar, initial length 1.25 m extends to 1.95 m, width 0.8 m, height 0.57 m, as new with matching unused book shelves and over bed lamps wooden cube red blue yellow, $200 each bed and accessories. Clown cushion, matching floor rug and lampshade, all new and unused, suit child's bedroom. $30.  Rugs: IKEA two navy green sand colour 1.2 by 1.8 m unused $40 each. Ashfords original unpainted old wooden rocking horse. $40. Portacot and travel case.   $60. Booster seat $6. Dolls house and new flat pack furniture $30. Climbing frame, slide and fireman's pole from Early Learning Centre UK $175. Phone 351 4154 or ext 7383.

 

Computer equipment for sale

HEWLETT Packard Deskwriter printer; Macintosh 11si (includes keyboard and mouse); Macintosh 14" display monitor. Contact Isobel 6388.

LASER printer, Panasonic KXP6500. $150. Phone Rachael ext 6910, r.drummond@regy.canterbury.ac.nz.

PRINTER Hewlett Packard Laserjet 4 with postscript, 6 MB RAM & Jet Direct card. $400 plus GST. Contact d.clark@fore.canterbury.ac.nz or phone ext 7164.