The Shift
From the Creators and Cast of MOOD...
The Shift 2024 is an electrifying dance production that showcases the best talent from Summer Studios. This dynamic show is more than just a performance—it's an immersive experience that takes the audience on a journey through powerful storytelling, captivating choreography, and stunning visuals. The Shift is a celebration of movement, creativity, and the incredible artistry of our dancers and local talent.
Here’s what makes The Shift truly special:
Diverse Talent: The show features a diverse cast of dancers, each bringing their unique style and flair to the stage. From contemporary, cultural, to commercial dance, every performance is a testament to the versatility and passion of our dancers.
Engaging Storytelling: The Shift isn’t just about dance; it's about telling stories that resonate with the audience whilst representing ourselves. Each piece is carefully crafted to evoke emotion and create a connection with the viewers.
Visual Spectacle: The Shift is a visual feast, with stunning lighting, visuals and costumes that enhance the overall experience. Every detail is meticulously planned to create a truly unforgettable show.
Community and Connection: The Shift is not just a performance; it’s an opportunity to connect with the community. The show brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate the joy of dance and the power of artistic expression.
McCombs Performing Arts Centre, Cashmere High School, 61 Barrington Street, Christchurch
Saturday 16 November 2024 2:30pm and 7:30pm
Allocated Seating: $28.37 each ($25.00 + $3.37 fees)
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Explicit language in music.
Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the show.
Merchandise: Exclusive merchandise will be available for purchase at the event.
Enjoy beer, wine, and food on-site before our evening show! Please note: No food or drink is allowed inside the auditorium.
We believe The Shift 2024 will leave audiences inspired, entertained, and eager for more.
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Waimakariri district plan faces more delays amid changing rules
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Changing Government legislation is causing headaches for council staff, as Waimakariri’s new District Plan is set to be delayed again.
Waimakariri District Council development planning manager Matt Bacon said he was relieved when the last of the public hearings ended last week.
But with final council reports due on December 13, staff will have just two working days to present the final District Plan on December 17. A district plan helps to control and manage the development of the district or city.
‘‘We are working through what it looks like and we will update the council at its meeting on December 3,’’ Bacon said.
‘‘But we will likely seek another extension from the environment minister and the Resource Management Act (RMA) minister.’’
The council first notified its draft District Plan in September 2021, but within months legislation was introduced with new medium density residential housing standards (MDRS).
‘‘We needed to call for further submissions and we had to create a separate hearing panel to consider the plan variations to allow for the MDRS,’’ Bacon said.
‘‘We have tried to merge the process as much as possible, as well as looking at re-zoning and incorporating other new legislation.’’
When the draft plan was first notified there was no National Policy Statement (NPS) for Indigenous Biodiversity, but an NPS was introduced - and then replaced.
The Natural and Built Environment Act came into being last year and then repealed, and then there is the NPS on Urban Development and the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan.
The Government is now working on more RMA reforms and Environment Canterbury is working on the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement.
And then there is the Fast-Track Approvals Bill, which includes three proposed housing developments in Waimakariri - two of them outside of the future urban development areas identified in the Greater Christchurch Spatial Plan.
All three housing developments in the Bill have been included in submissions to the District Plan, including a proposed 850-home development at Ohoka, near Rangiora, which is also subject to an Environment Court appeal.
‘‘We haven’t seen the detail, so whether it is the same proposals, we don’t know, but they are different processes so we have to just keep doing what we are doing, until we are told otherwise,’’ Bacon said.
‘‘It might just be a timing thing, but we just don’t know.’’
Bacon said delaying the District Plan until new legislation is in place is not an option.
‘‘We are looking at what we can control and having a watching brief, and we will look at transitional timings because we don’t always have to immediately change planning documents when new legislation comes in.’’
Planning manager Wendy Harris said navigating changing Government legislation is a normal part of council planning work.
‘‘If we waited we wouldn’t do anything and we would go nowhere.’’
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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