848 days ago

Poll: Is Christchurch New Zealand's most beautiful large city?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch has been named as a finalist for New Zealand’s most beautiful large city - competing against Tauranga for the honour.

Keep New Zealand Beautiful announced the finalists of its Beautiful Awards 2023 on Tuesday. The not-for-profit organisation has held the awards annually since 1972 and this year's winners will be announced November 9.

“The awards are a chance for Kiwis to put their community on the map and to celebrate a stand-out sustainability initiative," Keep New Zealand Beautiful chief executive Heather Saunderson said.

“This collective contribution is key to maintaining the biodiversity of Aotearoa and to creating a waste and climate conscious future for the next generations.

Christchurch was selected as a finalist in the large city category (major urban area with 100,000 or more residents) because of its council’s focus on sustainable local food production and distribution systems, a statement by Keep New Zealand Beautiful said.

Is Christchurch NZ's most beautiful large city? What do you like about the Garden City, or what could we improve? Read reporter Kristie Boland's full story here, and let us know what you think in the comments below.

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Is Christchurch New Zealand's most beautiful large city?
  • 84.8% Yes
    84.8% Complete
  • 3.1% No, Tauranga is
    3.1% Complete
  • 8.4% No, somewhere else is (tell us where in the comments)
    8.4% Complete
  • 3.7% Not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
    3.7% Complete
356 votes
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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  • 20.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
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688 votes
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

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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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