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Talk of Christchurch stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has rekindled memories of when the Garden City staged the event almost 50 years ago.
Mayor Phil Mauger says the tournament should be brought to Canterbury but other city leaders disagree - read the full story … View moreBy Lee Kenny:
Talk of Christchurch stepping in to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games has rekindled memories of when the Garden City staged the event almost 50 years ago.
Mayor Phil Mauger says the tournament should be brought to Canterbury but other city leaders disagree - read the full story about that in The Press.
So what was the legacy of the tenth British Commonwealth Games, held in Christchurch from January 24 to February 2, 1974?
The tournament saw 1276 athletes from 38 countries take part in 121 medal events. They stayed in the student accommodation at University of Canterbury.
In June 1974, The Press published that the Christchurch City Council had blown its budget, with one of the largest contributors being the overspend on the QEII, which cost five times the initial $20,300 cost.
The final bill was $101,821 ($1.3m today).
However, the sports facility needed a major upgrade 26 years later after falling into disrepair.
Speaking in 1999, council staff said that the construction of the pool and stadium had been rushed to ensure completion for the Games.
“The low quality of finish, and lack of maintenance over the intervening years, had left the building in poor repair. Several health and safety risks had been identified,” The Press reported at the time.
In 2000, work began on the site’s $20.7 million revamp but just over a decade later, it was announced the whole QEII Park and complex would be demolished.
News reports in April 2012 confirmed the site would be knocked down, having been closed since the February 22 earthquake the year before.
A new facility - Taiora: QEII Recreation and Sport Centre - opened on part of the site in May 2018 at a cost of $38.6m.
Other Christchurch venues for the 1974 games included Cowles Stadium in Aranui and Woolston Working Men’s Club which staged the bowls' tournament.
The Town Hall hosted weightlifting and wrestling. Road cyclists raced around Cashmere, Beckenham and Huntsbury, and the shooting was split between West Melton, Yaldhurst and McLeans Island.
During the Games, New Zealand won a total of 35 medals (nine gold, eight silver and 18 bronze), compared to last year’s Commonwealth Games (Birmingham 2022) when Kiwi athletes brought home a medal haul of 49.
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Geeks on Wheels will be holding their free drop in clinic on Wednesday, 26th July – 1-2pm
- 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre)
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We have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.
1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. Free legal clinics – … View moreWe have several free clinics coming up over the next 7 days. See details below for JP, general Legal and specialist free legal immigration clinics.
1. Justice of the peace – Thursday, 20th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
2. Free legal clinics – Thursday, 20th – drop in clinic
- 1pm - 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre) – 03 366 6490
- 6.15pm - 8 Goulding Ave (Hornby community centre) – 03 349 5236
3. Immigration legal advice – Thursday, 20th - 6.15pm - Hornby community centre - Bookings essential email christchurchclinics@outlook.com or phone 03 349 5236
4. Justice of the peace – Monday, 24th - 9.30-12.30. Hornby community centre. Drop in clinic – 03 349 5236
5. Our CAB volunteers are at the Loft – Tuesday, 25th – 11am-2pm. Upstairs in Eastgate Mall in the Library. Drop in for a chat if you want to talk through a problem.
For our drop in clinics, we recommend phoning on the day to check the lawyer / JP is available.
Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.
Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
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We’ve got a great selection of craft items, from buttons and beads to sewing machines and an over locker.
New stock of patterns and books. So if you looking for a craft project we may have all in need in store now.
Our weekly specials continue with 25% off all footwear and kids … View moreHi everyone
We’ve got a great selection of craft items, from buttons and beads to sewing machines and an over locker.
New stock of patterns and books. So if you looking for a craft project we may have all in need in store now.
Our weekly specials continue with 25% off all footwear and kids books.
Open 7 days Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.am - 4.pm, Sunday 10am - 3.00pm.
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View moreCountdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).
What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.
You can see past product recalls here.
Work has finally started on a $2.5 million spruce up of a neglected corner of Christchurch’s Cathedral Square - almost five years after the project was approved.
The southeast corner of the square in front of the Spark Building, Distinction Hotel and Old Government Building will be upgraded … View moreWork has finally started on a $2.5 million spruce up of a neglected corner of Christchurch’s Cathedral Square - almost five years after the project was approved.
The southeast corner of the square in front of the Spark Building, Distinction Hotel and Old Government Building will be upgraded over the coming weeks.
Contractors will level the ground, re-lay paving, install additional lighting and street furniture, plant more trees and create landscaped areas that Christchurch City Council described as “rain gardens”.
Read the full story from reporter Tina Law here (subscription required).
There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.
A new era of living for over 50’s has arrived at Ravenswood, Woodend! Freedom Lifestyle Villages has officially opened the doors to seven show homes.
Come and explore the many advantages of residing in a Freedom Lifestyle Village while learning about the remarkable benefits our unique capital… View moreA new era of living for over 50’s has arrived at Ravenswood, Woodend! Freedom Lifestyle Villages has officially opened the doors to seven show homes.
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We are so grateful that there are so many good Kiwis who are able to volunteer their time to help others.
Helping others makes us feel good ! One of the things that we, at Citizens Advice Bureau, hear from our volunteers is how good they feel after they have helped someone to find a solution to… View moreWe are so grateful that there are so many good Kiwis who are able to volunteer their time to help others.
Helping others makes us feel good ! One of the things that we, at Citizens Advice Bureau, hear from our volunteers is how good they feel after they have helped someone to find a solution to their issue.
If you have an issue that you want to talk about get in contact and our volunteers at CAB will do their best to help.
If you would like to find out more about volunteering at CAB give us a call or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com.
If you would like to volunteer but maybe CAB isn’t for you, there are volunteering opportunities everywhere. You can find details by looking at Volunteering Canterbury website, the local paper, SEEK, Do good jobs and social media.
Under 'Read More' is the link to Aged Concern Canterbury volunteers where they ask for just 1 hour a week to go and visit an elderly person who needs company.
You could win this fully furnished home in South Island’s stunning Wānaka! Buy your tickets today for a chance to make the snow-topped mountains and crisp, clear lake your very own backyard with a home in the heart of Wanaka!
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