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Work has resumed on a hotly-debated $33 million upgrade to roads around Christchurch's planned stadium.
Residents now have until the end of the month to share their views on the project.
More than 850 submissions have already been made – making the … View moreFrom reporter Steven Walton:
Work has resumed on a hotly-debated $33 million upgrade to roads around Christchurch's planned stadium.
Residents now have until the end of the month to share their views on the project.
More than 850 submissions have already been made – making the project the council’s second most popular consultation of the year. The future of the stadium itself was the most popular.
The $33m upgrade has not been supported by new mayor Phil Mauger, who has suggested the money would be better spent fixing roads in the east or going towards the $683m cost of the stadium.
Nearly two weeks ago, the council said work on the project was paused and Mauger said that was a consequence of his wish to not proceed with the work.
On Tuesday, the newly-elected council was briefed behind closed doors about the project.
Council chief executive Dawn Baxendale said the briefing to the council explained the project will improve pedestrian safety and traffic management while also replacing “outdated” three waters networks around the stadium.
Following the briefing, work on the project has resumed.
That means the public consultation can be finished and staff can consider the responses.
A council spokesperson said staff would then make changes to the proposal where it can. After that, it will make a recommendation to a hearings panel that is expected to convene in February next year.
The panel will then make a final recommendation to the council in March, when the council will effectively decide whether the project continues.
The Christchurch City Council launched consultation on the scheme on the first day of Mauger’s mayoralty and released its proposed plans covering Lichfield, Madras, Tuam and Barbadoes streets.
Footpaths would be widened to up to 5.8m on some streets, speeds lowered to 10kph or 30kph, car parks taken away and room allowed for cycle lanes, gardens and outdoor dining.
But businesses along one of the routes were not happy with the plans, as they did not want to lose parking.
The two options for Lichfield St involve the loss of some, or all 72, car parks.
The council’s consultation document said the upgrades were designed to cater for large influxes of traffic and pedestrians attending events at the stadium, Te Kaha.
If approved, the work would start some time next year and be completed by 2026, when Te Kaha is due to open.
Mauger said in October he wanted to delay the work on the surrounding streets until after the stadium was built.
“I would rather, as a ratepayer, drive down the streets as they are and pay that $24m (sic) off the stadium.”
While Mauger said the cost was $24m, the council’s consultation document said it was $33m.
Mauger said the work should be done, but only “when people come and we get more money”.
“You’ve got to cut your cloth to suit the budget.”
I am pleased to let you know, that the Christmas concert by South Brighton Voices will be taking place on Sunday 27th November at St Faith's Church, corner of Shaw Avenue and Hawke Street, New Brighton, commencing at 2.00 p.m. They have some really lovely music on the program, which I think … View moreI am pleased to let you know, that the Christmas concert by South Brighton Voices will be taking place on Sunday 27th November at St Faith's Church, corner of Shaw Avenue and Hawke Street, New Brighton, commencing at 2.00 p.m. They have some really lovely music on the program, which I think also includes "audience participation", so get your voices ready (ha! ha!). The tickets cost $20. Jean
German-born British composer Max Richter invites us on a journey through his reimagined landscape of Vivaldi’s pictorial masterpiece The Four Seasons.
“The Four Seasons is something we all carry around with us,” says Richter, “It’s just everywhere. This project is about reclaiming this… View moreGerman-born British composer Max Richter invites us on a journey through his reimagined landscape of Vivaldi’s pictorial masterpiece The Four Seasons.
“The Four Seasons is something we all carry around with us,” says Richter, “It’s just everywhere. This project is about reclaiming this music for me personally, by getting inside it and rediscovering it – and taking a new path through a well-known landscape.”
Dancers from inclusive dance company Jolt join together with musicians of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra to create an energetic and evocative performance.
Led by acclaimed violinist Martin Riseley, this event is a joyous and affirming celebration of movement, music, and life.
Hey Neighbours, did you know that Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability?
This month you could help Arthritis New Zealand by purchasing a testpot of your favourite orange.
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop… View moreHey Neighbours, did you know that Arthritis affects more than 700,000 New Zealanders and is a leading cause of disability?
This month you could help Arthritis New Zealand by purchasing a testpot of your favourite orange.
Buy any orange Resene testpot 60 ml at your local Resene owned ColorShop in November 2021 and Resene will donate $1 to Arthritis NZ! The more orange testpots you buy, the more will be donated.
Hi all,
Anyone know of trees that have been fallen or need to be felled and removed. Keen to stock up the firewood supplies for next winter for my young family - have chainsaw and trailer.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Cheers,
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Ferrymead Rotary fund raiser event. Hundreds of items from dinner sets, crystal glassware, retro items, books, blankets, toys, Levi jeans, sleeping bags, ornaments etc etc. Everything in good condition and super cheap. Worth a look between 8am and 3pm
Hi everyone
Thanks to our hard working team we have our Christmas goodies out and ready for you. Loads of Christmas decorations, gift ideas and Santa’s grotto. Pop in if you are passing by and have a browse.
Don’t forget to bring your recycle shopping bag.
Open Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am… View moreHi everyone
Thanks to our hard working team we have our Christmas goodies out and ready for you. Loads of Christmas decorations, gift ideas and Santa’s grotto. Pop in if you are passing by and have a browse.
Don’t forget to bring your recycle shopping bag.
Open Wednesday & Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm. Closed Friday, Canterbury anniversary day.
Open Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road, behind Domino’s.
130 residents have been evacuated overnight from Woodend Beach Holiday Park due to a large bush fire in the area.
The fire started at Pegasus Beach on Wednesday 2 November and due to the high winds it swiftly headed south towards Christchurch.
The Woodend Holiday Park is currently in the direct… View more130 residents have been evacuated overnight from Woodend Beach Holiday Park due to a large bush fire in the area.
The fire started at Pegasus Beach on Wednesday 2 November and due to the high winds it swiftly headed south towards Christchurch.
The Woodend Holiday Park is currently in the direct path of the fire and therefore residents were evacuated. As of this morning, 200 hectares of land has now been damaged in the blaze.
Twelve trucks and 50 firefighters remain on the scene and were doing everything they could overnight to slow the fire’s progress, including using heavy machinery to create firebreaks. There had been no known loss of homes or other property however the fire is still active as of 9am this morning and the smoke can be detected as far as the Port Hills.
What you need to know:
- The fire is parallel to the beach from Pegasus Beach towards Woodend Beach and public should avoid this area
- Waimakariri Civil Defence and Police are assisting residents and have set up a hub for evacuees at Woodend Community Centre
- There will be an update for residents at the community centre at 10am
Further updates will be in the comments below this post.
To the lady who got some All Black cards off me recently, I have 3 more if you want them.
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For only $15 a ticket, you can win a brand-new home in Whitianga valued at over $1.2 million. Built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom home is spacious, open-planned and comes fully-furnished!
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Every week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love… View moreEvery week, locals are being nominated for a Nice Neighbour Award and we think there's likely someone in your life who is worthy.
Whether it's someone who has been there in a time of need, has helped your family, or who regularly volunteers their time in their community - we'd love to hear about them.
If your neighbour is picked as this week's Nice Neighbour, you’ll both receive a $25 Prezzy® card plus your special neighbour will feature in community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Let us know who should be recognised for their good deeds by nominating now.
Looking to add a bit of spice into your life? Keen to engage with the best and brightest of the vibrant Phillipstown community, and grab a bargain? With food stalls, music, a flea market, henna tattooing, stone carving, and much more - the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day is the place to … View moreLooking to add a bit of spice into your life? Keen to engage with the best and brightest of the vibrant Phillipstown community, and grab a bargain? With food stalls, music, a flea market, henna tattooing, stone carving, and much more - the Phillipstown Community Market and Gala Day is the place to be. Saturday 19th November 11am-2pm, 39 Nursery Road, Phillipstown. Interested in holding a stall? Use this link to register your interest:
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Hi everyone
Check out what we have in store this weekend. It maybe just the thing you need. Pop in over the weekend.
We are open Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday 10.00am - 4.00pm and Sunday 10.00am - 3.00pm
683 Ferry Road behind Domino’s
I was spiraling out of control
I don't have many memories from my childhood, but the memories I do have relate to food - picnics with bacon and egg pie, my mother’s home cooking, Sunday bread. I was never much of a sweet tooth, but instead I preferred savouries, pastries, breads and the … View moreI was spiraling out of control
I don't have many memories from my childhood, but the memories I do have relate to food - picnics with bacon and egg pie, my mother’s home cooking, Sunday bread. I was never much of a sweet tooth, but instead I preferred savouries, pastries, breads and the like. I grew up on a farm and food was plentiful and was never restricted and I lived a pretty healthy, active lifestyle.
Once I hit my teenage years, however, I remember starting to get worried about my weight. (I'll just mention here that I don't think I have ever been overweight and I certainly wasn't overweight as a teenager). I'm not sure how this all came about, but it was around the time I started getting interested in boys and my body was changing. I would stare at myself in the mirror and think I was fat.
Personalise your tree this year with adorable homemade woodland characters. Use Resene testpots to create these four cuties. Find out how to create your own.
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