Hundreds support tenant who had her vege garden destroyed by her landlord
Zhang Wang’s vegetable garden destroyed on Monday when her landlord, Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (ŌCHT), removed it without warning.
It said neighbours had raised concerns about the size of the garden and access to a washing line.
Wang had lovingly tended the garden at her Addington social housing unit for the past 10 years. She grew 14 kinds of vegetables and 13 varieties of rare Chinese herbs. One small patch of Chinese radish remains.
ŌCHT has “unreservedly apologised” for not telling Wang it planned to bring the digger in on Monday, but it stands by its decision to turn the garden into grass.
However, on Wednesday, ŌCHT tenancy operations manager Martin Pearce said the trust wanted to make things right and raised beds would be installed at the end of this week.
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World Beyond War CULTURE OF PEACE Art Exhibition 20 to 25 January
World Beyond War Te Waipounamu South Island
Aotearoa New Zealand
Invite you to
A Culture of Peace Art Exhibition
At Pūmanawa Level 1 (lift available)
Arts Centre Worcester Street
Tuesday 20 January 12.30 pm to 4pm
Wednesday 21 to Sunday 25 January 10.00am to 4pm
Art works and some World Beyond War merchandise for sale
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Poll: Pedestrian access is being extended to the Ōtakaro Avon River - good idea?
Pedestrian access from one of Christchurch’s favourite streets is being extended all the way to the Ōtakaro Avon River. This new 12m-wide pathway will give you a direct, easy route from the street to the river promenade ... perfect for a stroll, a coffee run, or just soaking up the riverside vibes.
We want to know: In your view, what makes a city people-friendly?
What else should our urban areas be doing to support better community connections?
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87.8% Yes
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12.2% No
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