years 2013 Serving Canterbury June 2013 Volume 15 Issue 3

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1 years 2013 Serving Canterbury CANTERBURY JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ASSOCIATION (INC) Newsletter June 2013 Volume 15 Issue 3

2 Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association Incorporated 38 Liverton Crescent Bishopdale, Christchurch 8053 Telephone: (03) Fax: (03) Website: The opinions expressed in this Newsletter are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of the Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association. The Canterbury Association is a member of: The Royal Federation of the New Zealand Justices Association Incorporated. Correspondence: The Registrar, 38 Liverton Crescent Christchurch 8053 Subscriptions: The Treasurer, 2 / 83 Banks Ave, Dallington, Christchurch 8061 Newsletter: The Editor, 52 Aorangi Rd, Bryndwr, Christchurch Council Phone: address President Stephen Phillips J.P. (03) stephen.phillips@ageconcerncan.org.nz Immediate John Wong JP (03) wongssj@xtra.co.nz Past President: Vice-President: Rosie Halligan-van Riel J.P. (03) rosie.halligan@ccc.govt.nz Registrar: Peter Berry JP (03) cantyjpassn@xtra.co.nz Treasurer: Garth Dale JP (03) garth.sandra@clear.net.nz Councillors: Graeme Barber J.P. (03) graeme.woodend@xtra.co.nz Barry Clark QSM J.P. (03) bj.clark@ccsdisabilityaction.org.nz Ian Hay J.P. (03) jemcorp@xtra.co.nz Bob Macgregor J.P. (03) bob.macgregor@xtra.co.nz Training Tutor: Ian Hay JP Education/Training Officers : Asst. Tutors: Bruce Cameron JP, Beth Dunn JP, Barry Clark JP Sub-Committee Convenors: Newsletter/Website: Warren Moore J.P. Education/Training: Ian Hay J.P. Nominated Persons: Adrienne Sears J.P. Court Panel Chair: Bob Macgregor J.P. Bail Bonds: William Lambie J.P. Social: Rosie Halligan-van Riel J.P. Page 1

3 Stephen Phillips J.P. Presidents Report Jun 2013 Volume 15 Issue 3 Dear Members JP Clinics In the last newsletter I invited members who were interested in helping with the establishment of new clinics at the South Christchurch Library (also known as the Beckenham Library) and Rangiora to contact Dick Johns or Stan Hackwell respectively. Regretfully I omitted to note their contact details. Dick can be contacted on or and Stan can be contacted on or We are particularly looking for more members willing to be rostered to provide a clinic at the South Christchurch Library, so if you are available please contact Dick. Sustainability of the clinics is of course very important and given the success of existing clinics (and requests for more) we are reviewing future direction. We are likely to settle on four in the City (east, south, north and then west), plus Rangiora. The Council will consider this further at its June meeting. Southern Regional Conference Accompanying this newsletter are details for the conference we are hosting on 31 August and 1 September. We have endeavoured to establish an interesting and informative programme. Members are warmly invited to register for the conference. Early registrations are recommended as numbers may have to be limited. Education/Training We had a great turnout at the training session on 27 April and I encourage members to attend the up coming sessions scheduled for 20 July in the city and at Darfield on 24 August. Mid Winter Dinner Elsewhere in this newsletter are details of the Association s mid winter luncheon which will be held at the Papanui RSA on Sunday 7 July. These are great events and are well worth attending. Kind regards Stephen Phillips J.P. President Page 2

4 Peter Berry J.P. From The Registrar s Desk MEMBERSHIP UPDATE Membership of the Canterbury Justices Association as at 31 May A warm welcome is extended to the following Justices BERGIN, Timothy John COLES, Wendy PARANJAPE, Shirish PUOTOPTAUA, Eugene Wiri STIELOW, Alice St Clair WOODWARD, Diane Joy HIGGINS, Raewyn Jan YORKE, Jennifer Mabel MILLER, David John MITCHELL, Brent William SAVAGE, Peter James New Member New Member New Member New Member New Member New Member Transfer IN Nelson Transfer IN Auckland Transfer IN Wellington Transfer IN Wellington Transfer IN Wellington We say Au Revoir and best wishes to the following Justices MORRIS, John Gibb ROBERTSON, Maxwell Keith Resigned (JP retired) Transfer OUT Northland Sympathy has been extended to the families of the following Justices OFA, Kola GANDA, Raman ANDERSON, Beryl LOE, Frank Deceased (10 March) Deceased (1 April) Deceased (22 April) Deceased (6 May) Six members were struck off the membership in terms of Clause 9.2 of the Associations Rules for non-payment of their annual subscription. Page 3 Continued on Page 4

5 2013 LOCAL BODY ELECTIONS Electionz.com is again looking to establish a vote processing centre in the Christchurch area for the 2013 local body elections. As usual JPs are required to witness the processing to ensure voting trends are not released during the processing period. They are not required to assist with the processing, but can be assigned some tasks if they wish. The appointees (up to six required) will be rostered over the vote processing period from Monday 23 September to Saturday 12 October There will generally be (2) per shift. Electionz.com has yet to finalise the operating times but the indications to date are that the shifts will generally be: 6.30 a.m to 3.30 pm: 10.00am to 6.30 p.m: 6.00 am to noon (Saturday 12 October) Finishing times may be earlier or later depending on quality of mail received. Venue is yet to be confirmed, but likely to be within CCC city limits Parking availability will be confirmed when venue advised Payment is yet to be confirmed. Hourly rate in 2010 was $20.00 (Carrying-out these duties is a function that JPs can be paid) Tea and/or coffee provided: Meals and morning/afternoon teas your responsibility Any enquiries to the Registrar. Applications close with the Registrar on or before19 July 2013 Peter Berry J.P. Registrar *************************************************************************** From the Editors Desk The Westpac Hub Training Building I wish to thank the members who rang me and pointed out that the building shown on our Training and AGM location map in our last newsletter was incorrect. The Google photograph was old and did not show the new building at the ASB Centre, that of the Westpac Hub. A new photo has been sourced and I trust that we are all now aware as to where we meet and train. Oh, Sadly Again! It would seem that that although we ask in nearly every newsletter and electronic publication to advise us when you change your address or other address details, it seems that too many do not advise. When we send you un-connecting newsletters by electronic we get a return referred to as a bounce. When this occurs we look for a reason as to why? We are very aware that communication with you is extremely important and although we try to track and trace it can take considerable time and still we do not get everybody. This problem has increased noticeably due to people relocating or simply forgetting to keep us in the loop. A change to your circumstances, (as does all information) needs to be communicated to the REGISTRAR, not me. I ask that you please note the above and endeavour to help us keep in touch with you. Thank you. Warren Moore J.P. Editor and Webmaster Page 4

6 Ian Hay J.P. EDUCATION The first of the Saturday training sessions was held on the 27 th April 2013 with a great turnout of members. The first session saw the members split into groups to discuss a number of points. The groups were in areas where they live and the questions asked were centred around the future presentation of training, locations of venues, guest speakers, format of training. There was a great response to these and the Education team are reviewing these and will report back to members. The second session was on the Code of Conduct and the Code of Ethics which a number of those attending were unaware of. For those wishing to clarify any points from the session, please refer to the Justice Quarterly, Vol 80, 2011, the Autumn edition, page 4. This will give you a full description of each of the codes. Please refer to our last Newsletter (March 2013, Vol 15 No 2 for a full program detail.)our next training session at the Westpac Hub is on Saturday 20 th July starting at 0900 hours. At our session on the 20th July 2013, we will feed back the results of the Group sessions and we will also be having a guest speaker. There has been a number of new Inductees undertaking the initial Induction training and I would like to thank Bruce Cameron for the time and effort he is putting into this training. H. Ian Hay J.P. Education/Training Convenor J.P. TRAINING and A.G.M. VENUE WESTPAC HUB JACK HINTON DRIVE Addington Raceway Whiteleigh Ave Jack Hinton Drive Training Centre & AGM Venue Centre Southern Motorway Page 5

7 Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association Inc. A personal invitation : Mid Winter Luncheon 2013 Guest Speaker: CHRIS MENE Do not be one that later says, I wish I had been there! Don t miss out! Be quick to book. Chris is an engagement specialist, passionate about community development, professional Director, Project Manager, Facilitator. Has taken roles in Education, Health, Justice, Social Services, Local Govt. Leadership roles CDHB, Shirley Community Board, Core Education Trust and several Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Projects. Sunday 7th July PAPANUI RSA Entrance off Noon Pre lunch drinks (at your cost) 12:30 pm Luncheon BELLVUE AVE PAPANUI STRICTLY LIMITED BE QUICK Enquiries: Rosie Halligan Ph PARTNERS WELCOME dutchkiwi46@hotmail.com This confirmation (with cheque if applicable) to be sent by Thursday 28 th June to: Rosie Halligan JP 40 Olivine Street Christchurch 8013 Reply by 28 June 2013 Names attending: Number $25 per person (1) Cheque enclosed for $ or (2) I have paid by Direct Credit to CJPA Bank Account (Please tick appropriate Box 1 or 2 ) For Internet Banking use: A/C No Details to be entered so we can determine payment Insert Your Surname in the Particulars section: Insert Your J.P. Number (if known) in the Code section Insert the word Dinner in the Reference section

8 2013 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sat. 19 October 2013, 9.00 am. NOMINATION FORM In accordance with Rule 13.2 of the Constitution of this Association, We, the undersigned, do hereby nominate (please print full name) for the position of in this Association. Proposed by / (Signature) (Please print name and initials) Seconded by / (Signature) (Please print name and initials) I ACCEPT THIS NOMINATION... (Signature of nominee) Date... ******************************************************************************************************************** Information about Nominee A brief C.V. (not exceeding 150 words) of the Nominee should be attached to this nomination form, and should include: Date of appointment as a Justice Background of Nominee Areas of expertise Nominations will be listed and circulated to members together with the Annual Report.. Council Meetings The second Tuesday of each month between 5.00 and 7.00 p.m. at the Royal Blind Foundation, 96 Bristol Street, Christchurch.. Other Meetings and Activities Sub-committees meet as and when required. Councillors are expected to attend all organised activities and assume responsibility for all allocated duties. Nominations Are called for all elected positions: Viz. President, Vice President, and four Councillors. Closure of Nominations Nominations with attached CV s, close with the Registrar at 5-00 pm on SUNDAY, 1 SEPTEMBER Late nominations will not be accepted. Post or deliver to THE REGISTRAR, 38 Liverton Crescent, Bishopdale, CHRISTCHURCH 8053 Nomform 1 - September 2013

9 Saturday 31 st August 2013 SOUTHERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE CHRISTCHURCH Copthorne Hotel, Commodore, Christchurch Airport 449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch Theme: Re-build 11.30am 12.00noon Registrations: Head of the Avon Conference Room Lunch: Pattersons Restaurant and Bar 1.00pm Partners programme: bus departs for tour of City highlighting impacts of the 2010/11 Canterbury earthquakes on the eastern suburbs. 1.00pm Karakia Welcome by Stephen Phillips, JP, President Canterbury JP Association 1.10pm 1.20pm 2.15pm 2.50pm 3.15pm 4.15pm 5.00pm Address by Bill Saxton, JP, Southern Regional Representative Conference address by Greg Weake, JP, President, Royal Foundation Round the Island: An interactive session where each Association can give an update of what s happening in their respective areas. Afternoon Tea/Networking Guest Speaker: Justice Lester Chisholm, Patron, Canterbury JP Association Guest Speaker: Roger Kemp, Community Justice Panels Close for the day Saturday Evening, 31 August 6.30pm 7.30pm Pre-dinner drinks (at own cost): Pattersons Restaurant and Bar Dinner and entertainment: Head of the Avon Conference Room Sunday 1 st September 9.00am 9.05am 9.50am 10.10am 10.30am 11.10am 11.50am 12.00noon House Keeping Guest Speaker: Bruce Emson, General Manger, Operations, EQC. Partners are welcome to attend this session. Royal Federation Registrar, Alan Hart, JP Morning Tea/Networking Guest Speaker: Saunders Robinson Brown speaker and topic TBA Accreditation: Update on a proposal to trial accreditation. Succession Planning: Update on a programme for emerging JP leaders. Summing up and conference closure Light Lunch: Pattersons Restaurant and Bar

10 Conference Venue - Copthorne Hotel The hotel details are as follows: Copthorne Hotel Commodore Christchurch Airport 449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch P F Reservations freephone New Zealand 0508 COMMODORE ( ) Reservations enquiries info@commodore.net.nz The hotel is holding 20 rooms for conference delegates. These rooms will be released back into the system for general use on 17 August if not taken up by delegates. ARRIVAL: 31 st August 2013 DEPARTURE: 1 st September 2013 ROOM TYPE: 20 x Premium Rooms GROUP ROOM RATE: NZD $ incl GST GROUP RESERVATION: # (Please quote this number if booking accommodation at the Copthorrne) Shuttle Service The Copthorne Hotel Commodore are happy to provide their complimentary shuttle service to and from the Christchurch Airport that operates based on demand and is available 24 hours a day. If you are arriving in Christchurch by air, on your arrival please use the free phone at the Arrivals Hall near the Information Counter to arrange for your complimentary 24 hour airport pickup. For transfer to the Christchurch Airport, just approach the staff at the Copthorne Hotel Commodore front desk. Partners Programme. There are a limited number of tickets to the partners programme. They will be issued on a first in first served basis. However priority will be given to partners of delegates who live outside the Canterbury Association area.

11 REGISTRATION FORM Southern Regional Conference: 31August/1 September 2013 Conference Details First Name: Surname: Known as: Spouse/Partner s Name (if attending): Address: Phone: Local Association: Position in Association (please tick one): President Vice President Registrar Councillor/Board Member Federation Board Association Member Travel Details Please advise your means of transport (tick one): Car Bus Air If you are travelling by air and are staying at the Copthorne Hotel Commodore the hotel s complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport terminal may be used (see attachment). Dietary Requirements Accommodation Details Copthorne Hotel, Commodore (see attached) or Alternative Accommodation (see below) The following two motels are in close proximity to the conference venue: Airport Lodge Motel, 105 Roydvale Avenue. Ph: (03) Airport Christchurch Motel, 55 Roydvale Avenue. Ph: (03)

12 Alternative Address: Phone: Costs JP Registration Fee No. Attending Costs Includes morning and afternoon tea, Room hire, administration & expenses $ $ Partners Programme Bus tour of eastern suburbs and visit to restart shopping mall.. $ $ Dinner, Saturday Evening $ $ Lunch, Saturday $ $ Lunch, Sunday $ $ Total Payment $ Please make cheques payable to the Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association. Payment Instructions Please return your completed Registration Form and cheque by Friday, 26 th July 2013 to: Peter Berry, JP Registrar Southern Regional Conference 38 Liverton Crescent Christchurch 8053 The Canterbury Justices of the Peace Association acknowledges the generous support and sponsorship from: