Concert cap, 11pm curfew mooted as noise control for new Christchurch stadium
The $473 million, 25,000 seat covered arena, which will be able to hold up to 36,000 people for concerts, is to be built by the end of 2024 on a central city site, bordered by Cashel, Tuam, Madras and Barbadoes streets.
Proposed changes would introduce a limit of 15 concerts per year, and require those concerts to ending by 11pm, except on New Year's Eve, when they could end at 12.30am on New Year's Day.
Read more here and let us know what you think of the proposal in the comments below.
Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.
How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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28.9% With a city-wide public fireworks display
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19.7% Small fireworks displays in each community
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7.8% Keep it as is
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32.9% We shouldn't celebrate it!
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10.3% Anything but fireworks
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0.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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What is seen in the middle of March and April that can't be seen at the beginning or end of either month?
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