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Regenerate Christchurch have released a the long-awaited plan intended to fix Christchurch City's heart.
The new plan for the city's Cathedral Square will see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events. Its execution is intended to be phased, … View moreRegenerate Christchurch have released a the long-awaited plan intended to fix Christchurch City's heart.
The new plan for the city's Cathedral Square will see a mix of green and paved surfaces to create a strong city heart and encourage events. Its execution is intended to be phased, rolled out in stages as building projects around the square were completed.
As suggested in a draft concept released last year, the redesigned square would have three main spaces, each with their own character – a green zone with trees and water southeast of Christ Church Cathedral, a youth-friendly meeting space by the new library, and a large event and meeting space on the western side.
Were you aware of the plans? What do you think about them? Do you like the designs? Is there anything missing?
Read more about the plans here
The two-day earthquake symposium will be held at the University of Canterbury in November.
Read more about it on Newsline: bit.ly...
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View moreThanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.
Hi Canterbury,
Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports … View moreHi Canterbury,
Auckland Airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”
National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
#NVW2018
Having just read the extremely interesting article in The Star newspaper Opinion page, 7 June by Star Media chairman Nick Smith ONZM I am fascinated to know what others think about his article ?
It is a hard hitting with lot's of truths being revealed about our city and it's present and … View moreHaving just read the extremely interesting article in The Star newspaper Opinion page, 7 June by Star Media chairman Nick Smith ONZM I am fascinated to know what others think about his article ?
It is a hard hitting with lot's of truths being revealed about our city and it's present and future problems. The proposed roofed stadium is at the centre of his article.
If you’re passionate about local heritage and how we can celebrate it, come along to this free workshop and discussion on Saturday 16 June. Featuring four guest speakers, with a light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 16 June, 10am–2.30pm
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive
… View moreIf you’re passionate about local heritage and how we can celebrate it, come along to this free workshop and discussion on Saturday 16 June. Featuring four guest speakers, with a light lunch provided.
When: Saturday 16 June, 10am–2.30pm
Where: Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive
To RSVP, or if you have any questions, please email heritage@ccc.govt.nz or phone (03) 941 8047 by Tuesday.
REVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.
A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.
"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.
… View moreREVIEW: The food gods were listening and they might just be Italian.
A couple of months ago I reviewed Somerfield Italian restaurant Piccolo and bemoaned the lack of similar establishments.
"In a perfect world, every suburb would have a neighbourhood Italian restaurant," I wrote.
Weeks later, neighbourhood Italian restaurant The Birdwood opened in Beckenham, and after giving them a chance to find their feet, I subjected the staff to the cruelest of tests: bringing four ravenous boys on a wet Saturday night.
When we booked, we had been warned that we would be at a high bar table and when I saw how packed the restaurant was when we arrived, I had to apologise as three boys had turned into four. Would that be a problem? It took some scrambling to find a spare chair but we were seated, no problem.
-- Read the full review by clicking the link below.
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View moreEver wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.
A large-scale artwork will feature on the outer wall of Tūranga, the new central city library expected to open later this year.
Learn about the collaboration by local Māori artists Morgan Mathews-Hale and Riki Manuels' on Newsline: bit.ly...
Five months after the city council revealed Christchurch's drinking water had been compromised it appears not a single well head has been fixed.
Click the link below to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in … View moreFive months after the city council revealed Christchurch's drinking water had been compromised it appears not a single well head has been fixed.
Click the link below to find out more and share your thoughts in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).
With our VIP card you’ll be able to watch as many films as you like at both Alice Cinemas AND Deluxe Cinemas. That’s over 100 different films you could watch in a year ($1700 value). With unrestricted access you’ll simply flash your card at the box office and stroll on into the cinema!
… View moreWith our VIP card you’ll be able to watch as many films as you like at both Alice Cinemas AND Deluxe Cinemas. That’s over 100 different films you could watch in a year ($1700 value). With unrestricted access you’ll simply flash your card at the box office and stroll on into the cinema!
Find out more about our VIP card at: alice.co.nz...
Demand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.
Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central … View moreDemand for jobs at Christchurch's new $92 million central library has surpassed expectations after 1000 people applied for 45 positions.
Tūranga, the Christchurch Central Library, will be the largest library in the South Island and a third larger than the city's former central library, which was demolished after the February 2011 earthquake.
It's expected to open later this year, but an exact date is yet to be confirmed.
Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.
St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to… View moreSuburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.
St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to and from the $240 million motorway past their doors when it opens in 2020.
Locals, including Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb, have made submissions and more than 100 others have launched a petition asking the Christchurch City Council to rethink how to link the motorway to the central city.
"Why are Christchurch residents having to be disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury being forced down our roads?," the petition asks.
"These are people from a different district that don't pay rates here, but the residents and business in St Albans, Mairehau and Edgeware are paying the costs socially and financially to accommodate these people so they can get to or from the city a few minutes faster."
Congratulations to everyone involved in the impressive post-earthquake builds and rebuilds celebrated at the 2018 NZIA Canterbury Architecture Awards.
Here's a tiny selection of the award-winning properties, some of which you may have spotted in and around Christchurch. See more, here.
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