The Christchurch Marathon
🏃 The Christchurch Marathon is happening in the central city this weekend - best of luck to all those taking part!
⚠️Traffic management will be in place around the course from 4am to 3pm on Sunday 13 April.
🌳The arterial avenues – Moorhouse, Fitzgerald, Bealey and Harper/Deans – are the best way for people to travel around the closures, however people are advised to allow extra travel time.
🛻 The Crossing, Lichfield Street and Hereford Street parking buildings are all accessible.
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.
We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?
Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.
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53.3% Yes
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46.7% No
Out and about this week
Another productive week meeting some great people and keeping their gardens and lawns looking sharp. Scarifying, mowing, pruning, garden tidy ups. Get in touch if you need help.
Christchurch South Community Gardens Market Day
Christchurch South Community Gardens summer market day, tomorrow December 6th at 188 Strickland Street 🌞
10am-1pm
Plants, produce, preserves, baking + more. Also yummy sausage sizzle! 🌭🫕
Bring the family down for a bite to eat or to buy some produce 🪴🧁🥤
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