Victoria Square reopens in Christchurch, acknowledging the site's varied past
A significant piece of Christchurch's history has reopened to the public with the completion of earthquake repairs in Victoria Square.
About 100 people attended Friday's blessing and brief ceremony to reopen the public park, on the corner of Colombo and Armagh streets, after a 13-month, $7.6-million rebuild managed by Crown rebuild company Ōtākaro. Another $5.1m of work is still being completed on the roads next to the square and is due to be finished in May.
Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
The Press reports that Canterbury is right in the middle of a construction boom, with activity forecast to peak around 2027 and major investment flowing into transport, water and energy infrastructure.
We want to know: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?
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40% Yes
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60% No
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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79.6% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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20.4% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
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