'Exceptional and inspiring' youth hub in central Christchurch gets the green light
The $20 million hub, planned for Salisbury St and Gracefield Ave, has been granted a resource consent, despite vehement opposition from neighbours.
The facility will provide accommodation for up to 40 people in need, aged 16 to 24. Most will stay from three to 18 months at a time, providing they are involved in formal education or actively looking for work.
In a decision released on Monday, commissioner Ken Lawn ultimately decided the city-wide community benefits of the hub “marginally outweigh” adverse effects on neighbours, despite his view that the facility would be inconsistent with the district plan.
Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄
From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.
What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?
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5% Second half of November
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44.6% 1st December
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16.8% A week before Christmas
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32.4% Whenever you wish
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1.2% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite tomato recipe?
Kia ora neighbours. We know your tomato plants are still growing, but we're looking ahead to the harvest already! If you've got a family recipe for tomatoes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine to share with our readers. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our February 2025 issue.
Handy gardener wanted with large chainsaw
Just needing a small job topping small hedges chain sawing. I’ve done most of the hedges however not the power saw that can cut through the branches I can’t.