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UC Diary

9 May 2008

Published by Communications and Development

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Monday 12 May

11:00 am Chemistry seminar. Dr Kimberly Hageman (University of Otago) on Using the snowpack to understand the atmospheric transport of pesticides.
Noon Music recital. Karen French (cello), accompanied by Iola Shelley (piano).
1:00 pm Geological Sciences seminar. Dr Travis Horton on UC's Stable Isotope Laboratory: Analytical capabilities and research directions.
1:30 pm University Centre for Teaching and Learning seminar.  Jocasta Williams (Adjunct Research Fellow, University of Western Australia) on Lecture capture technologies.
3:10 pm Linguistics seminar.  Alex D'Arcy (University of Canterbury) and Isa Buchstaller (University of Newcastle). The localization of linguistic globalization.

 

Wednesday 14 May

11:00 am  Psychology seminar.  Professor Bob Remington (University of Southampton) on Early intensive behavioural intervention for young children with Autism.
1:00 pm Law Faculty seminar.  Joanna Mossop on Bringing the law of the sea into the 21st Century: regulating the use of marine biodiversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction.
5:30 pm New Zealand Institute of International Affairs seminar. Wade Armstrong (Acting Deputy Secretary for Foreign Affairs) on "The global trade agenda -Where to from here?" Finishes 7pm. Upstairs Dining Room, University Staff Club, 87 Ilam Road.

Thursday 15 May

1:10 pm Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies seminar. Katherine Higgins on Biau Kula: Art from the Oceania Centre for Arts and Culture.
1:10 pm Music recital. Jo-Ying Huang (harp), Julianne Song and Sarah Kiernan (violins).
3:10 pm Malte Peter (University of Auckland) on Homogenisation problems in PDEs: Reaction-diffusion processes.

Friday 16 May

10:00 am Sociology and Anthropology seminar.  Associate Professor Patrick McAllister on Waitangi Day: An annual enactment of the Treaty?
1:00 pm History seminar. Anna Milne on Tyrannus Rex? Religious belief in Salimbene de Adam's representation of Frederick II. Finishes at 2:30 p.m.
2:10 pm National Centre for Research on Europe seminar. Brittany Chellew and Anna Dekker on Internships at the European Union delegation to New Zealand and Australia.
2:10 pm Electrical and Computer Engineering seminar. Anthony Lyons, (Pennsylvania State University) on Poor man’s seafloor roughness measurement.
3:10 pm Philosophy seminar. Phillip Catton on Philosophy, Matauranga Maori, and the meaning of biculturalism.
4:10 pm Bridging Programmes seminar.  Self-regulation of learning in Chinese students in a Western university setting.

 

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General Notices

 

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Academic Promotions 2008

Deadline: Closing date for applications Thursday 17 July 2008

Academic promotion documentation relevant to this year's promotion and progression round is now available at the following Human Resources web site: intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/academic_promotions/index.shtml.

This material includes the timetable, criteria, application forms, notes for applicants and Heads of Department/School.

As outlined in the timetable, preparation of promotion applications and related documentation can now commence. 

Please note that two University-wide promotion seminars are planned and these are open to all interested staff. The seminars will be held on the following dates and times:

  • 11.30–12.30 pm, Monday 26 May E10 Lecture Theatre, School of Engineering, Ilam Campus
  • 1-2pm, Friday, 30 May Otakaro Room 146 L1, Dovedale Campus

Ian Town
Deputy Vice-Chancellor


MyPay — UC’s new online employee self-service system

A joint effort between Financial Services, Human Resources, and the ICTS Business Systems Support Team has resulted in the introduction of a new online employee self-service system known as ‘MyPay’.

MyPay allows employees to access their own pay and leave details. Your latest payslip and historic payslips can be viewed online and can be printed from your web browser. You can also view a leave calendar showing your leave history, and view your current leave balances.

Please read Getting Started with MyPay for more details about the system. There are some important points about security and payslip printing that you should be aware of. Also note that this week will see the final print run of payslips in their current format. After this you will be expected to print your own should you require a printed copy. There are a few exceptions to this where Financial Services will continue to provide a printed payslip.

If you have any questions after reading the information at the above link, please contact Human Resources staff who are within your College or advising your Service Unit. The Financial Services payroll team will continue to assist with inquiries relating to pay details and leave balances.

The MyPay system can be accessed here using your network username and password.


Term 2 programme at the Learning Skills Centre

Now that many first assignments have been marked and returned, lecturers may wish to direct their students to these LSC lectures and workshops, to enhance their students’ skill levels.  We welcome ideas for future courses from colleagues and students.  All of our courses are free. 

For a full list of programmes for both undergraduate and postgraduate students see www.learningskills.canterbury.ac.nz. For more information about these courses, phone 364 2314 (or ext 6314), or email: learningskills@canterbury.ac.nz.


UC Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

5.30pm, Thursday 22 MayPhilip Carter Family Auditorium, Christchurch Art Gallery

This year's Annual General Meeting will combine with the joint launch of the UC College of Arts' biennial arts festival, Platform 2008, and the UC School of Music's newly-commissioned fortepiano.

Programme:

  • 5:30pm: Annual General Meeting
  • 6:00pm: Drinks and nibbles, launch of Platform 2008 and the fortepiano, with 15 minute recital by fortepiano specialist Dougals Mews (Foyer, Christchurch Art Gallery).

The launch function will last approximately one hour. Guests will then be invited to remain for a 45 minute fortepiano recital.

RSVP: by 15 May to the Alumni Office, 6344, email alumni@canterbury.ac.nz.

Note: Entry to the Platform launch function is by ticket only. Tickets will be distributed to guests at the AGM.


UC Careers & Employment

Level 7, Central Library, Phone 364 2591, email careers@canterbury.ac.nz.
New drop in hours for 2008. Everyday Monday–Friday 11am–1pm
Register now on CareerHub for information about:

  • 2008/9 Graduate Recruitment Programme (graduate and internship positions)
  • Employer information sessions on campus
  • Careers Fairs and evenings
  • Seminars – CV preparation, interview skills, psychometric testing
  • Job interviews on campus

Information Sessions:

  • Monday 12 May - Harrison Grierson
  • Tuesday 13 May - Downer EDI Works

Careers Fair:

  • Wednesday 14 May - UC Careers & Employment Fair
  • Thursday 15 May - UC Careers & Employment Fair

Seminars:

  • Monday 12 May - Assessment Centres & Psychometric Testing
  • Tuesday 13 May - How to make the most of the Careers Fair

See Career Hub for further details.


Walking Bus (lunchtime walking group for staff)

There will be a group continuing to walk from the Dovedale Ave entrance of the College of Education on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12.15pm. Please contact Kelvin Eder ext 8433 for enquiries.


UCSA outlets now accept credit cards

Due to popular demand UCSA now accepts Visa and Mastercard in all of it’s Cafes and retail outlets including:

  • Cafes: The Mix, Brasilia, Threesixty, Engineering, Alibi and Collective
  • Retail: Junction and Uni Mart at UCSA.


Credit cards can also be used to pay bar accounts for get togethers or functions. For more information regarding bar accounts for functions etc please contact Eileen Byrne, UCSA Functions and Bar Manager ph ext. 3939 or email bar@ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz.


Concert of British Art, Folk and Cabaret songs — Brigitte Murray (soprano) and Maurice Till (piano)

7.30pm, Monday 26 May Great Hall, The Arts Centre

Featuring works by Quilter, Parry, Stanford, Head, Britten, Armstrong Gibbs and Howells.

Tickets $15 waged, $10 unwaged. Available at the door, from the Arts Centre, or St Mary's Merivale.


Prosser Quirke Creative Arts Exhibition

10am-4pm,  Friday 23 to Sunday 25 May Chervier Centre, Victoria Street, Rangiora

Rangiora is showcasing local arts and crafts at the annual Prosser Quirke Creative Arts Exhibition. This exhibition, kindly sponsored by Prosser and Quirke, and generously supported by the Creative Communities Arts, is unique in the Waimakariri district for the range of arts and crafts exhibited.
Six local groups will be exhibiting covering art, pottery, woolcraft, woodcraft, photography and quilting.  The guest exhibitor this year will be New Plymouth quilter Jane Raumati.

Throughout the weekend a variety of artists and craftsmen will be demonstrating their work and skills. All work is available for purchase or commissions can be placed with the individual artists.


Riccarton Players presents “Pack of Girls”

8.00pm, May 14th – 25th Wednesday to Saturday (The Mill Theatre, Wise Street, Addington – just off Lincoln Road)

Directed by Cathy Jaeger, this light-hearted humorous play about our National sport has won acclaim where-ever it has been staged, and makes a welcome return for yet another season.

Tickets $16 (waged) or $13 (unwaged) To book go online at www.riccartonplayers.co.nz/z_bookings.htm.


The Nut Point Gallery Concert

7.30pm, Saturday 26 April — Corner of Old West Coast and Langdales Road
(15 minutes drive from UC)

Classical Piano by Tim Emerson — Saturday 31 May 7.30 pm

Tim Emerson - 21 Concerts with N.Z orchestras. Awards & National competitions winner, broadcast on N.Z and Australian radio. Performed in several countries and been involved in international music festivals.

Concert Tickets $20: Includes light refreshments. Book at www.nutpointgallery.com, or ph (03) 342 1033.


Reminder Notices


National "Women in Leadership" Programme – Senior General Staff

Female general staff are encouraged to apply to attend the 2008 "New Zealand Women in Leadership Programme in the Tertiary Education Sector".

This five day residential programme is to be held in Wellington from 13 to 17 October.

The NZWIL Steering Group is seeking two nominations from each University.

Target Audience: The general staff programme is designed for women in or aspiring to be in senior general staff leadership positions, which involve budget and people responsibility for University or Faculty wide Service/Support Divisions or Units. This might include, for example, Directors or Managers of Student Administration, Student Services, Facilities Management, International, Communications and Marketing, Student Recruitment, Human Resources, Legal Services, University Librarian or Faculty Registrars and School Managers heading up administration services in large Schools, but should not preclude others from applying.

Please see the Learning and Development (HR) website for the application process and more information www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr.


University of Canterbury Platform Arts Festival

21 May–1 June 2008

The artistic talent of students and staff at the University of Canterbury will be showcased during the University’s second biennial Platform arts festival this month.

The 12-day festival will feature opera, music recitals and art exhibitions to avant-garde theatre, lectures and film. Event will be staged at various locations in the central city and on the University’s Ilam campus.

Highlights include the performance of The Telephone and The Medium, two operas by Pulitzer-prize-winning composer and librettist Gian Carlo Menotti; a gala dinner at the Christchurch Town Hall with performances by Dame Malvina Major and students from the University’s Voice Programme; screenings of foreign language films which have not previously been shown in New Zealand; and an evening of music with composer and pianist Gao Ping.

A full schedule of events can be found on the Platform website (www.canterbury.ac.nz/platform).


UC Careers & Employment Fair

10am to 3:30pm Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 May – UCSA Ballroom

The annual university wide careers fair is an event not to be missed. Over 130 employers are attending this fair, which is run over two days. Day one, 14 May 2008, gives employers a chance to meet with arts, commerce, education, law and science students – Day two, on 15 May 2008, employers meet with Engineering students.

National and international exhibitors to the UC Careers & Employment Fair cover a broad sphere of employment sectors, including local and national government departments, accounting, banking, energy, law, manufacturing, information technology, engineering, science, defence force, management, further study opportunities, teacher training and teaching opportunities overseas.

A list of exhibitors attending is available from the UC Careers & Employment Fair www.canterbury.ac.nz/careers/employment_fair.

For further information regarding this event, please contact Hilde Celie on hilde.celie@canterbury.ac.nz or ext. 6551.  All staff and students are welcome.


Good news from the Health Centre — wellness checks

We have resumed the very popular Wellness Checks for staff (there is a small charge of $10). The appointments are held on a Monday morning with Theresa Madden.

We would also like to invite female staff, who are due or overdue for their cervical smears, to book an appointment with a nurse. This service is available for UC staff and we hope there will be good uptake of this preventive healthcare initiative. The nurse is available for appointments on weekday mornings. There will be a (very competitive) charge of $25 for this.

Please ring the Health Centre of 364 2402 to make an appointment for either service.


Winter Appeal

The 11th Appeal has commenced and the collection box is in the Registry Concourse.  As usual, donations of warm clothing, rugs, blankets and non-perishable foodstuffs such as tinned soup are welcomed. The Christchurch City Mission collects the goods on a regular basis and is always extremely appreciative of the University’s support.  Enquiries to Margaret Ricketts, Law, extension 3141.


Beginner Dance Lessons on Campus

In preparation for the UC Alumni Association Staff Ball on 26 July, professional Ballroom and Latin American dance teacher and New Zealand Champion Marcella Payton is offering a second six-week beginner dance class for campus staff starting Wednesday 11 June in the UCSA’s Shelley Common Room, for $50 per person. To register: please contact Marcella, ext 3937, email ssm@ucsa.canterbury.ac.nz, by Wednesday 4 June. Note: Registration is essential as numbers limited.


Send Luke Di Somma from Christchurch to Broadway – The Benefit Gala Concert

7.30pm, Sunday 11 May — James Hay Theatre

Featuring songs from Les Miserables, Rent, The Full Monty, Hair, and Little Shop of Horrors.

Artistic Director: Luke Di Soma; MC: Ross Gumbley, Court Theatre Artistic Director. Also featuring a live onstage orchestra, Sintes Tap Bros, Pandemonium Percussion and Barbershop Quartet Zesty. Tickets from Ticketek, ph 377 8899. See www.getluketonewyork.co.nz for more information.


Elmwood Players presents “My Mother Said I Never Should”

7.30pm, 7-10 May and 14-17 May; 6.30pm, Sunday 11 May — Elmwood Auditorium (31 Aikmans Road)

Taking its title from a children’s nursery rhyme, this British play by Charlotte Keatley delineates with exquisite insight and gentle humour the complexities of the mother-daughter relationship over four generations of women, against a backdrop of sixty years of dramatic social change.

Tickets $17 — or two for $25 on Mother’s Day (11 May). To book, phone (03) 355 8874 or visit www.elmwood-players.org.nz.


Canterbury Educational Printing Services on the move

Canterbury Educational Printing Services — CEPS (formerly known as UC Print + Copy), has begun a progressive move into new premises at the Warehouse/Recreation Centre building on Kirkwood Avenue.

As of Thursday 1 May, the CEPS reception and administrative team, currently located on the 2nd floor of the ICTS Butterfly building, will be located in the new premises. On Friday 2 May, the Pre Press and Colour Printing team relocated from the Central Registry basement into the new premises. All telephone extensions and email addresses will remain the same.

The rest of the Central Registry basement Print Room team is due to move across on Tuesday 20 May.

How to place an order with CEPS: University staff can eitherwalk across to the reception at the new building or if time is of the essence then Print Orders can be deposited at the Library Copy Centre counter located along the eastern wall of Level 2 in the James Height Library building.

For more complex work that may require the use of external print providers and/or the inclusion of the UC Design team, our Print Procurement professional, Simon White, is available to call on you directly at your office between the hours of 10.30am and 11.30am each day. Simon can be contacted on ext 3098.

Many University staff are now using our online ordering system, Ultraware, for the upload of simpler Print Orders directly into the Print Room. This system is easy to use and is well suited to printed work that is of moderate run length and printed in black onto A4 or A3 paper stocks. Contact Janette Winks on ext 6908 for more information about this system.

CEPS are actively seeking to discourage the practice of placing Print Orders with documents to emails. The preferred method of sending electronic Print Requests is via Ultraware. Please do not send Print Order emails with documents attached to an individual CEPS staff member. If email must be used, send only to printcopy@canterbury.ac.nz or copycentre@canterbury.ac.nz. If responding to an electronically sent proof, then please reply to prepress@canterbury.ac.nz.

This is a change to how we have previously operated and reflects our desire to channel all electronic orders through Ultraware. If you are used to emailing Print Orders via emails with attachments, then you are an ideal candidate for Ultraware. Please contact Janette to arrange training.

Of course print orders can still be forwarded to us via the internal mail system.

Return delivery of printed work: Coinciding with the relocation of CEPS is a revamp of our internal delivery service. The warehouse delivery team will now provide a twice daily delivery service from the Print Room to all internal departments on both campuses. Except in some rare, pre-negotiated instances, CEPS will no longer be making any internal deliveries.

The team at CEPS is confident that the combination of the move to new premises and multiple options for your placement of print orders will result in a more efficient service delivery to you, our valued customers.


Planning for retirement workshops 2008

As in previous years, Human Resources is offering pre-retirement planning workshops for staff.

These workshops, entitled "Planning for Retirement", are run by Allan Price, Director of Retirement Planning Seminars Ltd.

Five one-day workshops will be held in 2008 on 10 June, 5 August, 26 September, 10 November and 27 November 2008.

The maximum number catered for in one workshop is 16 people (including partners, who are invited to attend with you). Preference will be given on a first-in, first-served basis upon receipt of the Registration Form by HR. There is no charge for individuals or partners. Excellent take-home resources will also be provided.

For more information check out the Human Resources intranet: www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/learn_development.


Upcoming Courses at Recreation Centre

  • Learn Capoeira (Brazilian Dance)
  • Massage — Beginners & Beyond
  • Pilates — Beginners & Beyond
  • Yoga — Advanced Courses

Plus many more exciting courses to join. Excellent member and non-member prices. Enrol now.

For more information: Grant Robertson (ext 8416) or grant.robertson@canterbury.ac.nz. Pick up your brochure at Reception, or see www.phed.canterbury.ac.nz.


Indexing classes for beginner and intermediate level

24-25 May

The Australia and New Zealand Society of Indexers will conduct day-long classes on beginner and intermediate indexing at the University of Canterbury. Tutor is Max McMaster, training officer for the ANZSI Victorian branch and three-time winner of the prestigious Australian Society of Indexers Medal for back-of-book indexing. For further information and registration details please contact Carol Dawber, (03) 4712341 or cda57@student.canterbury.ac.nz.


New legislation for KiwiSaver

New legislation for KiwiSaver has been passed. Here are the most important points that employees need to know:

  • Staff over the age of 18 may be entitled to an employer contribution in their KiwiSaver account – as long as contributions are being deducted from their pay. This will come into effect from 1 April 2008. Employers will start by contributing 1% of the employee’s gross salary, and increase that by 1% each year until a maximum of 4% is reach by 2011. There are some exceptions, for example if employees already receive an employer contribution to another superannuation scheme, such as the NZUSS, NPF, GSF and other registered schemes.
  • Initially, employers’ compulsory contributions to KiwiSaver must be on top of employees’ regular pay. This applies despite any agreements employers may have made before 13 December 2007.  But going forward, employers can offset their contribution against pay movements as long as this is negotiated in good faith.

For more information about KiwiSaver and the recent amendments to the legislation, please visit the www.ird.govt.nz or www.kiwisaver.govt.nz sites.  For more information about the University Superannuation Scheme please visit www.intranet.canterbury.ac.nz/hr/super/index.shtml.


Macmillan Brown Library photographs are live

Thousands of historic photographs from the Library’s archival collections are now available online via digital library. Covering over a one hundred year period users can browse this fantastic collection via the Library's unique resources page. The collections currently available include the A. C. Graham collection of West Coast photographs dating from the 1800s, a photographic collection recording over 100 years of the history of the Canterbury Frozen Meat Company and Pacific photographs gathered by John Macmillan Brown in the early 20th century. These collections are just the beginning. The Library has plans to digitize many thousands of additional images which will be available via digital library as soon as they are ready. 

Email macbrown@libr.canterbury.ac.nz if you have any queries or comments.


Library classes for staff and postgraduate student

EndNote:

  • Learn to manage your references and save time creating your bibliography by using EndNote.
  • If you have already attended an EndNote class and have specific difficulties, please contact your Information Librarian for assistance. 

Keeping current - using alerts and RSS feeds:

  • Alerts and RSS feeds will help you to stay up to date with key journals and other literature in your subject field. 

Book a class at the Library


2008/2009 Entertainment Book

Purchase a 2008/2009 Entertainment Book to receive $10,000 to $15,000 in valuable offers, valid through 1 June 2009. At the same time, you'll be raising money for the Alumni Association's Student Scholarship Fund. The Entertainment Book is your guide to the best restaurants, hotel accommodation, attractions, sports and leisure activities, all with 25%-50% off or 2-for-1 offers. Great for personal or corporate use, Entertainment Books also make wonderful gifts.

The Entertainment Books will be available from 17 May, but the Christchurch edition is expected to sell out fast, so confirm your order as soon as possible. See www.canterbury.ac.nz/alumni/members/#entertainmentbookn for more information or contact the Alumni Office, ph 0800 UC ALUMNI (0800 822 586) or 364 2344, email alumni@canterbury.ac.nz.



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Vacancies

The following positions are vacant. For more information please check out the Human Resources Web site at: vacancies.canterbury.ac.nz.

Current Vacancies

Reference Position Department and Location Closing Date
A049-08E Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate Civil and Natural Resources Engineering  
A146-08B Postdoctoral Research Fellow/Research Associate (fixed term) Chemical and Process Engineering  
A143-08V Lecturer (part-time) School of Sciences and Physical Education 14 May
A142-08B Postdoctoral Research Fellow (fixed term) MacDiarmid Institute 15 May
A133-08J Freshwater Ecology Research Assistant School of Biological Sciences 30 May
A085-08E Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Manufacturing and/or Industrial Management Mechanical Engineering 30 May
A136-08J Freshwater Ecology Post Doctoral Fellow School of Biological Sciences 6 June
A134-08S Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management & International Business Management 8 June
A130-08J Lecturer in Organic or Biological Chemistry Chemistry 16 June
A147-08B Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor Chemical and Process Engineering 16 June
A090-08E Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Associate (fixed term) Human Interface Technology Laboratory (HITLabNZ) 20 June
G144-08Q Library Assistant Library 9 May
G150-08Q Application Support Consultant Information and Communication Technology Services 11 May
G151-08Q AR Fees & Loans Advisor Financial Services 11 May
G127-08Q Law Information Librarian/Institutional Repository Co-Ordinator Library 12 May
G145-08Q Assistant Librarian Library 16 May
G148-08J Personal Assistant to Pro-Vice-Chancellor College of Science 16 May
G126-08Q Associate University Librarian Library 18 May
G125-08Q Manager, Library Corporate Services Library 18 May
G137-08S Student Advisor (part-time) College of Business and Economics 18 May
G138-08W Liaison Administrator (part-time) Student Recruitment and Development 26 May
G140-08W Publisher Communications and Development 26 May
G132-08E Director of Wireless Research Centre College of Engineering 30 May
G149-08W SRDU Business Services Manager Student Recruitment and Development 30 May

 


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Appointments

  • Roman Dedic, Administrator, Research and Consultancy, 28.4.08
  • Gordon McGrath, Painter, Facilities Management, 28.4.08
  • Sarah Branch, HR Assistant, Human Resources Central, 28.4.08
  • Beth Mannix, Library Asstistant - Academic year only, Library, 1.5.08
  • Jeremy Raine, Admissions Follow Up Assistant, International Office, 28.4.08-29.4.2009

Departures

  • Jane Doherty, College of Business & Economics, 16.5.08
  • Barry Garland, Cleaner, Facilities Management, 28.3.08
  • Christen Kyre, College of Business & Economics, 23.5.08
  • Annette van Dongen, Manager - Disability Resource Services, Student Recruitment and Development, 3.5.08
  • Yani Willems-Harman, College of Business & Economics, 28.4.08

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Short-term rental

FENDALTON. Accommodation available in comfortable home close to the University. Suit postgraduate student and visiting academics. Short or long term stays. Contact rikupat@xtra.co.nz or home (03) 343 2757.

FENDALTON two to three bedroom character home with heat pump, furnished if required, 10 mins walk to the University,  close to shops and bus, park outlook and stream boundary, available mid/end May to end August (possibly longer) $270 per week. Please contact Janet ext 6536 or 364 2536 or email janet.bainbridge@canterbury.ac.nz.

SCARBOROUGH. Light, spacious, four bedroom family home for rent in the exclusive hill suburb of Scarborough, Christchurch. Available mid-June to mid-December 2008. Fully furnished. Sea and garden views from every room. Organic vegetable garden. Gym. Complete home office facilities. State-of-the-art entertainment system. Two cars available for use. Adorable cat for company. Weekly gardener and cleaner. 3 minutes to Sumner shops, cafes, restaurants, beach and cinema. $595pw plus refundable deposit.  Please contact Tanya Ogilvie-White on +64 (0) 3 326 4996 or Al on +64 021 950 061 or email tanya.ogilvie-white@canterbury.ac.nz.

CITY Centre East. Modernised classic villa, open plan with skylights, equivalent two bedroom, quarter acre section with huge back garden area. Available 13 June through 29 July. Bicycles; stocked wood burner for heat; fridge and stove, wash machine. Would suit visiting academic family. City East, Worcester Street between Fitzgerald and Stanmore. Bus stop in front, 25 minute cycle to varsity, 10 minute drive; 8 minute walk to Square. Rent negotiable; electricity and phone separate. Email F.Lad@math.canterbury.ac.nz, ph (03) 365 1789.

CASHMERE Hill. Sunny, warm and private with great view. 2 bedroom house.  Heat pump. Sheltered section. The house is on the market, therefore rent negotiable. We will maintain the garden. Ph (03) 332 2058.

FULLY furnished two bedroom house, lounge, sunroom and kitchen/dining room.  Large north-facing deck and private yard.  In Burnside High/Cobham Intermediate/Wairakei Road school zone.  10–15 minutes from the University of Canterbury.  Available from the end of June to early October.  Reasonable rent (negotiable).  Ph (03) 364 2126 or (03) 351 8555, or contact ron.oreilly@canterbury.ac.nz.

RICCARTON, sunny, private, modernised character home. Completely serviced and one block from University. Suit visiting professional/academics. Winter season specials available. www.homeawayfromhome.co.nz.

Long-term rental

BRYNDWR. Fully furnished 3 bedroom house for rent, available 1 July 2008 (could be slightly earlier) to 30 April 2009. Spacious living room, separate dining, separate kitchen. Master bedroom with ensuite. Under floor heating. Double garage. Only four kilometres from the University; close to all facilities, and on bus route. $410 p.w. (negotiable) plus electricity and phone. Manageable garden to care and a small veg garden for your kitchen. Ideal for sabbatical or other academic visitors. Call 8530 or (03) 3515745 or 021 0221 9641 or Email xiaoming.wu@canterbury.ac.nz for further information and viewing.

STUDIO/bed sitter. Spreydon. Suit single quiet person. Located in a well established garden adjacent to a house and has own private garden. Furnished if required. Prefer longer term rental. $135pw. Please contact Ray ext 6346 or (03) 364 2347 or e-mail ray.hunt@canterbury.ac.nz.

House for sale

PRIVATE sale Burnside. Ashbourne St. Family home on private rear section. 3 double bedrooms plus studio. Log burner, night store. Modern Kitchen. Double car garage, internal access via sunny conservatory. BBQ area set in beautiful maintained garden (fully fenced) Lovely neighbours. $398,500. Phone 021 294 9077 to view. Photos on Trademe.co.nz, ID 150862461.

Homestay

NEED short-term, affordable accommodation in Christchurch? Ideal for visitors preferring to stay in a comfortable, spacious, tranquil, well-appointed, homely environment. Walking distance to supermarket, shops, parks, cafes and bus stop. Self-catering, fully serviced weekly. Email robyn.hutchison@xtra.co.nz or ph 021 150 1779 for availability and quote.

Dogsitter required

ALL weekdays for a month from 27 May to 25 June, and intermittently after that if convenient. Heathcote area. Owner is happy to drop dog off and collect him after work daily.  There would be a small daily payment for the right person.  Would prefer an older person who is housebound or at least home most of the time. Wuzzie, a large Australian Terrier who is charming in all regards, except a dislike for other dogs and cats, so the right person would need to have no pets of their own...he loves all human beings though.  8 yrs old, perfectly housetrained and well behaved. If interested, or knows of someone who might be, email Cherry Daly on cherry.daly@canterbury.ac.nz as soon as practicable. 

Car for sale

NISSAN Pulsar V1. 1992, White. Great for driving around the city or travelling the country. Drives well and is good on fuel. Oil changed and filter replaced. Owners moving abroad. Ready for pickup in Christchurch City between 17-21 May. $2000. Ph 0210 257 7033.

FORD Telstar, station wagon (7 seater) 1995. Great family car with heaps of space, tow bar and roof rack. Two extra seats in the rear that fold down into the floor. Regularly serviced. 188,000 km. $2500 ono. Viewing welcome in Ilam, ph 021 784 750 Eckehard.

TOYOTA Corolla 1988. White, 4 door, 4 cyl, 1300 cc, 5 speed, petrol, stereo/cassette, $1200 ono, reg, 27.6.08, wof 19.5.08, 255,889 km. Ph Gershom (03) 341 2258 (h) (03) 364 2987, ext 7121 (w) email gmw56@student.canterbury.ac.nz.

ROVER 623SLi 1994. Honda built Rover luxury. $3500, Only 100,000kms, 4 door automatic, Royal blue, eather seats, steering wheel, gear shift lever, power steering/ABS brakes, sun roof, large boot, cruise control, electric windows, mirrors, locking, alarm, radio/CD player. Contact Bob (03) 355 4225 evenings or wyckham@sfu.ca.

CANNONDALE R800 Road Bike 1998, $700. Aluminum and carbon fibre frame, Coda slice echelon carbon fibre front forks, Shimano 105 group set – Mavic wheels, triple chain ring - Nine rear gear rings, extra top mounted brake levers, computer: VDO C10+ 2 bottle holders – pump and holder. Size 20”. Fit riders 5’ 7” to 5’11”. Original price $2200 Canadian ($2900 NZ). Contact Bob Wyckham (03) 355 4225 evenings or wyckham@sfu.ca.

FORD Fairmont Ghia 1989. Reg and wof $700 ono very tidy condition. Contact craig.mcallister@canterbury.ac.nz or 021 22 89786.

Swap

KING sized futon: swap for a women's bicycle with a basket or free to a good home. Ph 960 2122 in the evenings.

Give away

FIREWOOD. Large Pine Tree, free for removal (Avonhead Area). Please phone (03) 332 3031 (evenings).  

INTERNAL sliding doors, approx 4 mtrs wide, 1st offer accepted. Please phone (03) 332 3031 (evenings).

For sale

SONY Wide TV, KV-32LS65AUS 100hz Digital Plus Flat Display Trinitron Wide TV, Dolby virtual sound, Glass front cabinet, remote, and owners manual included. Dimensions (w x h x d) 892 x 565 x 584. In excellent condition. $300. Ph (03) 343 7771 or email tracey.gaskin@canterbury.ac.nz.

QUEEN size bed in excellent condition. Includes mattress, base and back board comes from a non smoking no pet household. The bed is originally $1800 and the backboard is $500 (total $2300). Have upgraded so this one needs to go. Price $1100, please call (03) 342 8133.

CHILDCARE fashion navy pram is in a very good condition. The pram can be positioned so that the baby can face you or face the other way. In addition, the pram has many other excellent features, from birth to 17kg. Price $120, please call (03) 342 8133.

BABY monitor in excellent condition. Price $80; please call (03) 342 8133.

STUDY desk, brand new originally $550; only asking for $300. Please call (03) 342 8133.

HP Deskjet colour Printer 842c in excellent condition $50. Please call (03) 342 8133.

VIDEO Cassette Recorder Sony, Hi-Fi, G-code, multisystem, 6 heads, in excellent condition, originally $500 for only $300; please call (03) 342 8133.

Arborcultural Services

DO your trees require attention? Arborist and current law student can complete these services for you — thinning, crown reductions, shaping, canopy lifts, felling, etc. Special university rate applies. Phone David on 021 646 456 or email das134@student.canterbury.ac.nz.

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