1901 days ago

Concert cap, 11pm curfew mooted as noise control for new Christchurch stadium

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

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.

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3 hours ago

Stand-Out Festive Decor: Build a Big DIY Nutcracker

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

Whip up a larger-than-life nutcracker and have it standing guard to greet guests this Christmas. This is an ideal opportunity to repurpose last year’s baubles, leftover Resene paint testpots and leftover materials from previous projects. You could use an old cardboard box for the body and cover it in fabric scraps. Find out how to make your own nutcracker with these easy step by step instructions.

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3 hours ago

Poll: Are you starting to feel a lift in business confidence across the Canterbury region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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3 hours ago

Get painting and wallpapering - Sale now on at Resene ColorShops!

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For a limited time only save the GST value on Resene premium paints, wood stains, wallpaper and decorating accessories at Resene ColorShops. Find out more

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