Our Christchurch - Spring/Summer 2009

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New Zealand Cup and Show Week
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council news
It’s one year since we launched the first edition of our
quarterly news and information publication for city residents
– Our Christchurch. There is so much that goes on here at the
Christchurch City Council and we want to find the best way
to tell our residents all about the projects and services the
Council provides.
Inside this season’s edition, you’ll
find all the usual Council information
as well as a feedback form where
you can tell us what you think. This
publication is put together for you,
the people of Christchurch, and we
want to make sure we’re including
the information that you need, so
please take the time to fill out the
form and let us know.
Key to achieving our goals is the
feedback we get from our residents,
and this issue of Our Christchurch
also highlights two of the major
consultation projects going on right
now, the Draft Belfast Area Plan and
the Draft Public Open Space Strategy.
Make sure you read about these
important plans and let us know what
you think.
Spring is a great time to be in
Christchurch as the city gears up for
warmer weather and all the events
and festivals that happen at this time
of year. The highlight in November
is New Zealand Cup and Show
Week, and the fashion, racing and
entertainment planned for 2009 is set
to be a winning combination. You’ll
find out more about what’s going on
throughout the following pages and I
encourage you to get out and sample
some of the top events this season.
This year, Garden City SummerTimes features
keys events such as the World Buskers Festival,
ASB Classical Sparks, Anthony Harper Lawyers
Summer Theatre, Tip Top Kite Day and the second
Ellerslie International Flower Show.
This edition of Our Christchurch
also offers an update on two of the
city’s major projects: planning for
Christchurch’s role in Rugby World
Cup 2011 and the progress toward the
next Ellerslie International Flower
Show in the Garden City. It is great to
have these two major events to look
forward to and we are working hard
here at the Council to ensure they are
enjoyed by everyone in the city.
Guy Fawkes – Thursday 5 November. The New
Brighton Pier will be aglow with a spectacular
light show from 9pm, preceding the fireworks
display.
New Year’s Eve – Thursday 31 December,
Cathedral Square.
Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park – Saturday 28
November, 7.30pm, Hagley Park North.
Smiths City Santa Parade – Sunday 6 December,
2pm on Colombo and Kilmore streets.
World Buskers Festival – 21 to 31 January 2010.
Sounday – 30 January 2010.
ASB Classical Sparks – February 2010.
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Council news, information and events source.
It is published quarterly and delivered
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your feedback, please email or post your
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Arts & culture This publication tells Christchurch residents
about all the work the Council does and we
want to make sure we include information
that is interesting, informative and relevant to
you. Everyone who participates in our survey
by 30 November 2009 will go in the draw to
win two family passes of four tickets each
to the Ellerslie International Flower Show in
March 2010.
For more details check the final pages of this
magazine, keep an eye out for the SummerTimes
programme (distributed from 11 December) or go
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Head along to Hagley Park to celebrate the spirit
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or join the thousands of people who will line
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Summer is a fantastic time to be in Christchurch
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Ellerslie set to wow a second time
Patrols make city safer
The designer for the international
feature garden at next year’s Ellerslie
International Flower Show will be
announced during November.
Christchurch’s Safe City Officers have
assisted during almost 8000 incidents
in the Central City since patrols started
a year ago.
Show Managing Director Dave Mee says the
designer is a multiple gold-winning Chelsea
Flower Show designer and the garden is
guaranteed to be a real show-stopper and visitor
favourite at next year’s event.
Council introduced Safe City Officers last
October as one of a number of measures to help
reduce alcohol-related crime and violence in the
Central City and improve public perceptions of
safety. Their role is to assist when there is a real
potential for incidents to escalate into serious
conflicts.
Preparations are well underway for New Zealand’s
premier five-day garden party from 10 to 14 March.
Mr Mee says two award-winning North Island
garden designers from Ellerslie in Auckland, Watch
This Space Landscapes and Incredible Edibles, will
make their Christchurch debut next year.
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“Auckland designers Matt McIsaac and Mat
Ransom will be chasing gold, having won bronze
and silver in Auckland, while Tauranga-based
Incredible Edibles, which won Gold and the
Supreme Award for Design Excellence when the
company last exhibited in 2006, will inspire
visitors with fruiting plants.”
sustainable landscape architect and gold-winning
2009 Ellerslie designer Carl Pickens.
Christchurch-based People’s Choice Award
winners from this year’s show, Texture Plants and
Outerspace Landscapes, will be back with another
crowd-pleasing garden, as will Christchurch
All the old favourites will be back in 2010 – Hort
Galore Marquee, Country Living Marquee,
Floral Art Marquee and Starlight Marquee – and
brimming with loads of fresh and exciting ideas.
Up to 12 Safe City Officers walk the streets of the
Central City in teams each Thursday, Friday and
Saturday night, helping the public with directions
and information, seeking out vulnerable people
before they become victims, intervening in
disagreements, providing first aid, escorting
people who feel vulnerable and recording and
reporting faults and issues.
Mrs McDonald says the Safe City Officers also
work closely with the Police to help keep the
Central City safe.
“The Safe City Officers have assisted the
Police in identifying and apprehending
offenders on numerous occasions.”
See page 3 for details.
“With better traffic management, smaller
queues, improved signage, more food and
beverage outlets and a greater number of
relaxation areas, the 2010 show is shaping up
to offer a much improved visitor experience.”
WHAT WILL
YOU GET BY
DRIVING IN
THE BUS LANE
Each month, Safe City Officers:
· remove an average of 300 bottles from the street
· advise up to 250 people that they are in breach of the Central City Alcohol Ban
· help around 115 members of the public with requests for advice, directions or help
· intervene in up to 25 street arguments, assaults or fights
· escort 15 people to places where they feel safe
· provide first aid for an average of three to four people.
It’s the season to cycle!
There are a range of great rides and events happening in
and around Christchurch from October to April during the
Season of Cycling. It’s the perfect time to jump on a bike
and explore the city.
To find out all about the best rides and events for all ages and abilities,
individuals or family fun, check out www.seasonofcycling.co.nz. There
are rides for everyone.
The website is a great place to start to explore rides near your homes, map
your routes and to find easy and active ways to entertain the kids over the
holiday period.
Make a splash this summer
Just as a new summer is nearly here, so is the
Summer of Swimming. A great new website
launched by the Christchurch City Council,
www.summerofswimming.co.nz is a
comprehensive guide to all things swimming
this summer.
This new site provides a list of upcoming
swimming and water-based activities that
are open to the public, ranging from national
swim meets and triathlons to local “Beach
Blasts” and summer pool parties. Serious
swimmers will find information on training
programmes and training days for particular
events while new parents can check on the
dates of the next learn to swim programme.
Visit www.summerofswimming.co.nz to find
out what’s happening in the water near you.
Counting down to kick-off
Christchurch is counting down the days until kick-off
in the Argentina vs England match that will mark the
beginning of Rugby World Cup in the city.
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Council Community Support Manager Catherine
McDonald says by intervening early, the Safe
City Officers are able to move people on and
help prevent more serious incidents of violence
happening.
“They are also identifying intoxicated individuals
and assisting them to make their way home before
they potentially become victims of violence.”
That game will be played on Saturday 10 September 2011 in Stadium
Christchurch – the name given to AMI Stadium for the duration of the
Rugby World Cup tournament. The previous day, New Zealand will
play Tonga in Auckland in the opening match of the tournament.
Christchurch now has a countdown clock – counting down the weeks,
days, hours and minutes until the tournament begins. The clock will
be based in Cathedral Square until the tournament begins, but is also
making guest appearances at major events around the region over the
next two years.
“It’s now time for everyone in Christchurch and throughout
Canterbury to think about how they might meet the challenge of
Rugby World Cup 2011,” says Mayor Bob Parker.
“That could be focusing on the business opportunities that 30,000
visitors to the city will bring, or it could be making plans to get
involved by taking on a volunteer role.
“Whatever you choose, there is less than two years to prepare for this
wonderful, once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Information about Christchurch and Canterbury’s Rugby World Cup
involvement, including links to the official RWC website, is available
at www.christchurchnz.com and will be updated regularly.
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Are you ready for New Zealand
Cup and Show Week?
With Spring comes
anticipation of what’s in
store for the country’s
biggest Spring festival
– New Zealand Cup and
Show Week.
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SATURDAY
Christchurch
7 – 14 November 2009
nzcupandshow.co.nz
$1 Million Magic
NZ 2000 Guineas Day
Riccarton Park Racecourse
Canterbury Neo Natal Trust
Luncheon
Riccarton Park Racecourse
WEDNESDAY
With a whole host of events on
and off the track, including live
music, fashion, demonstrations,
competitions, fine foods and delicate
wines, it’s impossible not to get swept
up in the festival fever.
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Style Christchurch founder and
producer Andhy Blake this year
introduces the theme of aviation to
the show, using icon Amelia Earhart
as the inspiration for the models’ hair
and makeup. The line-up of designers
will ensure this year’s Designer
Collection Show takes off in style.
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On the track
Try your luck at one of the six
major racing events including
the prestigious New Zealand
Cups for all three racing codes
at Addington Raceway and
Riccarton Park. With stakes
running high in the gallops and
trotting, the action on the track
is sure to impress.
You can also catch the fastest
racing on four paws when
Addington Raceway hosts
one of the biggest events in
greyhound racing – the New
Zealand Challenge Service
Stations Greyhound Cup.
On the stage
Entertainment events and activities are laced
throughout New Zealand Cup and Show Week,
starting with Last Night of the Proms by the
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (7 November).
For the first time in New Zealand spend an
evening with Michael Parkinson, live on stage (9
November). Re-live the best of his guests and their
greatest moments on screen during Parky – The
One-Man Show.
Join CPIT’s Jazz School for Beat, a cabaret
evening featuring live vocal and instrumental
performances (9 November), and the South
Island’s biggest multi-stage live music festival
Southern AMP is back (12 November) with a huge
night of live music from around the world.
On the farm
With apring in the air it’s time
to step outdoors and soak up
a little country atmosphere.
The Royal New Zealand Show
offers three days of jam-packed
entertainment, with more than
120,000 visitors expected. As
New Zealand’s largest event
of its kind, the International
Rodeo takes the sport to a
level like never before. The
use of sound and lighting
effects, pyrotechnics, LPG
flamethrowers and explosives
ensures a sold-out Westpac
Arena every year.
TUESDAY
Parky, The One Man Show
Isaac Theatre Royal
Cup Day Show Ponies
Christchurch Casino
CPIT Beat Jazz School Graduates
Christchurch Convention Centre
Christchurch Casino
New Zealand Trotting Cup
Addington Raceway
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Lindauer Best Dressed
Competition
Addington Raceway
FRIDAY
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SATURDAY
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Royal New Zealand Show
Canterbury Agricultural Park
Royal New Zealand Show
Canterbury Agricultural Park
Royal New Zealand Show
Canterbury Agricultural Park
Ladies’ Day
Coupland’s Bakeries Mile
Riccarton Park Racecourse
New Zealand Challenge Service
Stations Greyhound Cup
Addington Raceway
Lindauer Race Day
Addington Raceway
CPIT Pitch
Emerging Designer Show
Christchurch Convention Centre
Style Christchurch
Isaac Theatre Royal
International Rodeo
Westpac Arena
Southern Amp 09
Christchurch Town Hall Complex
CPIT Finale Cabaret Show
Christchurch Convention Centre
On the catwalk
Ladies, show off your most glamorous
hat or highest heels in one of the
fashion in the field competitions,
enjoy one of the fantastic hospitality
areas such as Addington’s Lindauer
Lawn or pick up tips on the latest
trends at Style Christchurch.
MONDAY
Christchurch Symphony
Orchestra Last Night of the Proms
Christchurch Town Hall
Finalise your outfit, start testing your
punting skills and prepare your tastebuds as New Zealand Cup and Show
Week readies itself to take centre
stage in Christchurch. It’s going to be
a sensory overload and we’re inviting
you to take part.
Fashion is key to New Zealand Cup
and Show Week and with some of the
country’s brightest talent rising on the
design scene in Christchurch, CPIT’s
Pitch Emerging Designer Show is one
event not to be missed.
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Christchurch Casino
New Zealand Cup
Riccarton Park Racecourse
Fashions in the Field
Riccarton Park Racecourse
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Brought to Light: A New
View of the Collection
This November, the upstairs spaces of Christchurch Art Gallery will
reopen after a four month closure to reveal a brand new collection
exhibition in completely refreshed and reshaped galleries.
Brought to Light: A New View of the
Collection has been created in response
to challenges of the gallery’s varying
roles – preserving the past, registering
the present and offering suggestions for
the future.
“This is a very exciting time for
Christchurch Art Gallery,” says Jenny
Harper, the Gallery’s Director.
“The original configuration of the
collection galleries was intended to last
five years and, although some works
on display were changed, it became
apparent that the time had come to
refresh the spaces themselves.
“As with any museum, a considerable
proportion of the 6,000 works of art in
the Gallery’s collection rests in storage.
So we are delighted that the refreshed
display area will be more versatile,
enabling more rotation between what
is on the racks in storage and what is
available in the bright open spaces of
the gallery floor.”
Brought to Light will offer visitors
a chance to view works that have
been seen less often, as well as some
old favourites. Refreshed views will
characterise the exhibition, with long
vistas combined with more intimate
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Panel seeks quality urban design
An Urban Design Panel set up by the Christchurch City Council is seeking high
quality urban design through free independent design reviews.
The panel of 12 experts in architecture, landscape
design, urban design, planning and property
development is available to developers and
architects, as well as to Council designers, to
provide independent advice on urban design
aspects of new developments.
“We have also seen amendments to applications
as a result of the panel’s comments which have
led to a better design outcome for all concerned.
Examples of this include extra pedestrian
canopies, amended rooflines and facades, and
improved site layouts and access.
Since it began 12 months ago, the panel has met
19 times and looked at 26 projects including the
South City Mall redevelopment, a new office tower
at 92-102 Armagh Street, Ronald McDonald House
and additions to Parklands Hospital.
“Having the panel review applications can
mean that issues which might have caused
delays with consents further down the track
can be avoided or amended.”
The panel does not have decision-making powers.
Its role is to provide expert advice to the Council
and developers, to provide an easier consent
process through early identification of design
issues and to add value to developments through
high quality design.
Above: Boyd Webb Iris 2005. Photograph. Collection of Christchurch Art Gallery
Te Puna o Waiwhetu, purchased 2007. Reproduced courtesy of the artist.
Brought to Light: A New View of the Collection opens to the public on 28
November. Visit www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz for more information.
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Carolyn Ingles, Christchurch City Council
Programme Manager Liveable City, says staff had
received a number of positive comments from
applicants regarding both the panel hearings and
the recommendations.
Ms Ingles said the panel was a product of the
Council’s commitment to providing high quality
urban design as part of the 35-year plan for greater
Christchurch, the Greater Christchurch Urban
Development Strategy.
The panel’s recommendations are sent to
the applicant and given to the Council as
well. Revisions and design improvements
are encouraged and discussed prior to the
resource consent application being lodged. The
recommendations are included in the Council
planning report which is considered by the
decision-makers for each consent.
Feedback sought on plan
to protect our open spaces
Did you know the Council manages all of these public open spaces on your behalf?
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579 neighbourhood parks
118 sports parks
101 riverbank and conservation areas
82 regional parks
47 gardens and heritage parks
24 cemeteries
1 botanic garden
158 km of natural waterways
2,314 km of footpaths
73 km of off-street cycle ways
58 km of on-street cycle ways
57,000 m2 of amenity areas and outdoor
pedestrian malls
To benefit the city both now and in the future we
want to make the very best use of Christchurch’s
open spaces.
The 30-year Draft Public Open Space Strategy
aims to provide, develop and maintain a publicly
accessible network of open spaces in Christchurch
and Banks Peninsula. This will enhance and
protect the health, recreation and liveability of
residents and visitors in Christchurch.
Based on your feedback, the Council will decide
how best to manage and develop our parks,
streets and waterways in the future. The draft
strategy will be released for public comment on 16
November. You can pick up a copy from Council
service centres or online at www.ccc.govt.nz.
City parks go smokefree
Kids copy what they see, so the
Christchurch City Council is launching a
smokefree policy to encourage people to
stop smoking in public places.
By focusing on public outdoor areas, the
Council is sending a message that our
children need positive smokefree role
models and that their health should be
protected from the effects of smoking.
Christchurch City Council spokesperson
Alan Bywater said smokefree outdoor
public places, including parks, reserves,
playgrounds and sports parks, have a
big role to play in making smokefree
environments the norm.
“We all need to take responsibility for the
health of our children. This policy is for a
smokefree future generation as our children
are the next generation of non-smokers,”
said Mr Bywater.
“It’s not about punishing smokers or
telling smokers they can’t smoke. The
policy is about discouraging smoking in
public outdoor areas where people gather,
particularly children and young people.”
Some questions to consider:
What do you think about creating new recreation
routes (paths, tracks, walking and cycling routes)
within Christchurch and on Banks Peninsula?
Do you think we need more parks as our population
increases, and which areas need them?
Compliance with the policy will be
voluntary and will not be enforced by
Council staff. Instead, the policy aims to
encourage smokers via signage and word
of mouth to be responsible and not smoke
in areas where children and young people
gather.
As urban intensification increases in the city, how
will we protect our Garden City image?
The Council will roll out smokefree signage
over the coming year, with the priority
being signage at children’s playgrounds.
Which areas need greater landscape protection
and increased public access through public open
space within metropolitan Christchurch and Banks
Peninsula?
www.smokefreecouncils.org.nz/
Christchurch
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our christchurch | spring/summer 2009
Your Council Your Voice
Plan for Belfast open for comment
A draft area plan to manage growth and development in
and around Belfast is now open for public consultation.
Local Council contacts in your part of the city – to contact your local Service Centre call 941 8999.
Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board
Left to right: Jamie Gough, Faimeh Burke,
Councillor Mike Wall, Andrew Yoon,
Cheryl Colley JP, Val Carter (Chair) and
Councillor Sally Buck
Shirley/Papanui Community Board
Left to right: Councillor Ngaire Button,
Aaron Keown, Matt Morris, Yvonne Palmer
QSM JP (Chair), Deputy Mayor Norm
Withers, Pauline Cotter and Kathy Condon
Council Service Centre - Fendalton
Cnr Jeffreys & Clyde Roads, PO Box 29-183
Hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5pm
Council Service Centre - Papanui
Cnr Langdons Road & Restell Street,
PO Box 5142
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm;
Saturday 10am - 1pm
Riccarton/Wigram Community Board
Left to right: Councillor Bob Shearing, Councillor
Helen Broughton, Mike Mora, Jimmy Chen, Beth
Dunn, Peter Laloli (Chair) and Dr Judy Kirk
Council Service Centre - Sockburn
149 Main South Road, PO Box 11-011
Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Council Service Centre - Linwood
180 Smith Street, PO Box 24-214
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Bob Parker
Mayor
Spreydon/Heathcote Community Board
Left to right: Oscar Alpers, Councillor Barry
Corbett, Councillor Sue Wells, Tim Scandrett, Phil
Clearwater (Chair), Karolin Potter and Chris Mene
Council Service Centre - Beckenham
66 Colombo Street, PO Box 12-033
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Norm Withers
Deputy Mayor
Lyttelton/Mt Herbert Community Board
Left to right: Jeremy Agar, Ann Jolliffe, Douglas
Couch, Councillor Claudia Reid, Paula Smith
(Chair) and Dawn Te-Riaki Kottier QSM
Council Service Centre - Lyttelton
33 London Street, PO Box 4, Lyttelton
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
Information days will be held
during the consultation period.
Dates and locations are being
advertised in the daily and
community media and at the
Papanui Service Centre.
Council Service Centre - Shirley
36 Marshlands Road (The Palms), PO Box 27-043
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm; Saturday
10am-1pm
Council Service Centre - Civic
163-173 Tuam Street, PO Box 237
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
Council Service Centre - Riccarton
NZ Post Shop, 103 Riccarton Road
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
The Draft Belfast Area Plan
is a result of several years of
Christchurch City Council
investigation and previous
rounds of public consultation.
The current consultation opened
on 27 October and will run until
4 December. Copies of the draft
plan and submission forms are
available from service centres,
the Tuam Street Civic Offices and
online. Feedback can be supplied
in written form or through the
Council’s Have Your Say website.
Burwood/Pegasus Community Board
Left to right: Tina Lomax, Nigel Dixon, Tim Sintes,
Councillor Chrissie Williams, Linda Stewart,
David East (Chair) and Councillor Gail Sheriff JP
Hagley/Ferrymead Community Board
Left to right: Councillor Yani Johanson,
Councillor David Cox, Tim Carter, John
Freeman, Rod Cameron, Bob Todd OBE JP
(Chair) and Brenda Lowe-Johnson
Akaroa/Wairewa Community Board
Left to right: Jane Chetwynd, Stewart Miller
(Chair), Bryan Morgan, Pam Richardson JP,
Eric Ryder and Councillor Claudia Reid
Council Service Centre - Akaroa
78 Rue Lavaud
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm
Council Service Centre - Little River
State Highway 75
Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 12.30pm
and 1.30pm - 4.30pm
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City walker retires
from Council
Under Greater Christchurch’s 35year plan, the Greater Christchurch
Urban Development Strategy,
Belfast is identified as one of the
areas that can support future
urban growth and development.
The Draft Plan promotes new
centres, high quality business
environments and employment
opportunities, with new
neighbourhoods being developed.
The uniqueness of the Belfast area
will be celebrated through restored
habitats and its tangata whenua
values.
The Draft Plan also fosters the
incorporation of key landscape
features and European heritage
into urban development and
public open space. The objective
is that neighbourhoods will be
supported by a range of services
and facilities and people will have
genuine transport choices.
Public hearings are planned for
February 2010 with the final plan
expected to be presented to the
Council in March 2010. To see
the draft plan online visit www.
ccc.govt.nz/AreaPlans/Belfast.
To submit feedback online go to
www.ccc.govt.nz/HaveYourSay
After leading more than 63,000 Christchurch walkers around
the city, Graeme Stanley is finally hanging up his Active
Christchurch walking shoes.
Graeme recently announced his
retirement from the Active Christchurch
Walks, which he has been taking for
the Council’s Recreation and Sports
Unit since October 1998. The aim was
to encourage people to be more active
for general health and well being,
but Graeme added an extra heritage
dimension to the walks.
He has taken around 2000 walks, for
more than 63,100 walkers – with up
to 100 participants at a time. Graeme
says that “Every walk, while first and
foremost a fitness activity, is also an
historical tour”. He spent extensive time
researching Christchurch history and
weaving our heritage into his walks.
Graeme was awarded the inaugural
Heritage Week Ambassador award in
2004, as an event organiser who has made
valuable contributions to Heritage Week. On behalf of the Recreation and Sports
Unit and all the walking participants,
we would like to thank Graeme for his
wonderful work over the past 11 years
and wish him all the best with his new
ventures.
Active Christchurch Walks – where
to from here?
The Sunday walks will still take place.
A new programme is available from
the Council website www.ccc.govt.nz/
recreation/walking or from the Council
service centres.
Other walking groups
There are over 90 walking groups
in Christchurch and surrounding
areas. To find out more go to www.
activecanterbury.org.nz/Search or pick
up a Walking Groups Booklet from
Council service centres and libraries.
Keen walkers can also meet up with
others and take part in local 30 minute
Walk ‘n’ Talk groups in New Brighton,
Halswell, Papanui, Fendalton and
Beckenham.
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FIND OUT WHERE EVERYBODY’S GOING
spring/summer 2009 |
Halswell, Waltham & Lyttelton*
= Free
Arts & Culture
Season:
14 November 09 - 1 March 10
Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11.00am - 6.30pm
Friday - Sunday & Public Holidays
11.00am - 6.00pm
Closed:
25 December 08, 1 January 09
Sculpture on the Peninsula
One of New Zealand’s largest sculpture
exhibitions. Events include an auction by Joe
Bennett, a performance piece by The Loons
Circus Theatre Company, fine food, wine
and boutique beer. All work is for sale and
proceeds donated to Cholmondeley.
Belfast & Templeton*
6 – 8 November
Loudon Farm
Season:
Belfast: 12 December 09 - 7 February 10
Templeton: 3 January 10 - 7 February 10
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 12.00pm - 5.30pm
Closed:
25 -26 December 09, 1-2 January 10, & 6
February 10
Jellie Park
It’s Rhys Darby Night
Fresh from sold-out shows in Los Angeles,
London and Edinburgh, New Zealand’s
favourite comedy export returns with his
brand new show. Minimum age 14.
= Family Event
Anything Goes
Set on board a cruise liner bound from New
York to London, Cole Porter’s classic musical
comedy is a mixture of madcap antics and
mistaken identities.
21 November – 13 February
The Court Theatre
The Forge: A Very Merry Scriptless
The Court Jesters prove that nothing is sacred
as they retell the Nativity using audience
suggestions to create a completely original
take on the beloved story in this fun, familyfriendly festive treat.
4 – 19 December
The Forge, The Court Theatre
Anthony Harper Lawyers
Summer Theatre
Parky – The One-Man Show
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Christchurch Convention Centre
This is the major showcase event for
petanque. Come and enjoy the skill and
tactics of the best petanque players in New
Zealand. Spectators welcome.
For prices and more information Phone 9416888
www.ccc.govt.nz/recreationandsport
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Acclaimed by sports codes, the media and
many Canterbury businesses as the top
sports celebration event in Canterbury. Major
awards on the night include Sportsperson of
the Year, Disabled Sportsperson of the Year,
Coach of the Year and Team and Junior Team
of the Year.
National Petanque Doubles 2009
*pools may close due to poor weather, please phone in advance.
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2 – 8 November
Pioneer Recreation & Sport Centre
Canterbury Sports Awards
8 November, 8pm
James Hay Theatre
Season:
14 November 09 – 21 March 10
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 6.00am - 7.00pm
Closed:
25 December 09
Japan, Korea, New Zealand
and South Africa competing to
qualify for the IWRF 2010 World
Championships.
For the first time in New Zealand, spend an
evening with Michael Parkinson live on stage.
Relive the best of his guests and their greatest
moments on screen.
9 November, 8pm
Isaac Theatre Royal
From Shakespeare to satire and music to
melodrama, every year brings something
different for the family in this exciting
outdoor theatre. A summertime favourite in
Christchurch, make sure you pack a picnic
and a rug and head to the Botanic Gardens
this summer to catch some of the action.
28 January – 7 February
Daffodil Lawn, Botanic Gardens
Exit
Exit provides the perfect opportunity for
you to see how the buildings we live in and
use every day come to life. The exhibition
features work by Architectural Technology
and Interior Architecture students from the
School of Architectural Studies.
9 – 14 November, 10am – 4pm
Christchurch Convention Centre
PITCH
Pitch Presents work by students from the
CPIT School of Fashion.
11 November, 8pm
Christchurch Convention Centre
Sport
Summer of Swimming
Whether you’re supporting those in the water
or swimming yourself, grab a towel and visit
www.summerofswimming.co.nz to find out
what’s happening in the water near you.
October – March
Various locations
Asia – Oceania Zone Wheelchair
Rugby Championships
Come and witness some hard-hitting action
with international teams from Australia,
7 November, 8.30 – 5pm
8 November, 8.30 – 4pm
Christchurch Petanque Club
Hagley Park
Canterbury Cup Regatta
The Canterbury Cup is a regatta for keelboats
(9 – 15 metres) which is held every two years
as a competition between the Canterbury,
Akaroa and Wellington fleets. The premier
trophy at stake is the Canterbury Regatta
Cup, first competed for in 1871.
13 – 15 November
Naval Point Yacht Club, Lyttelton Harbour
Classic Boat Regatta
Vintage and Replica sail or power craft.
Come and celebrate and share the pleasure
and enjoyment of classic boats on and off
the water.
21 – 22 November
Akaroa Harbour and surrounds
BNT NZV8s Championship
An action-packed weekend the whole family
can enjoy, with races from some of the
fastest, toughest cars in the country.
27 – 29 November
Powerbuilt Tools Raceway
Christchurch Casino Lady Wigram
Revival
The fantastic summer of motorsport
continues as the superbly presented historic
Formula 5000s power their stock block v8s
around Powerbuilt Tools Raceway competing
again for this year’s Lady Wigram Revival.
Armstrong Festival of Cycling
Music
The Original Wailers
& Cornerstone Roots
Bob Marley’s legendary musicians, together
with other renowned reggae session men,
perform under the name The Original Wailers.
19 November, 8pm
The Bedford
8 – 10 January, from 10am
Ruapuna Raceway
Bringing together cycling enthusiasts of all
ages and abilities, races range from an 80km
ride around Christchurch’s iconic Port Hills and
Lyttelton Harbour to an exciting 1km closed
circuit around Christchurch’s Oxford Terrace.
5 – 6 December
McCormack’s Bay Reserve and Central City
Manderley Home & Garden Festival
castle competition and more.
Refreshingly different and with a clever mix
of stalls, fine food, wine, demonstrations and
entertainment.
16 January, 9.30am – 1pm
Beach area in front of North Beach Surf Club
12 December
Christchurch Town Hall
7 – 8 November, 10am – 4pm
3875 Christchurch/Akaroa Highway,
Little River
Beach Blast South
Christmas with Margaret Mahy
Northwood Village Fair
Zing go the cymbals, bang go the drums;
this year we are celebrating Christmas with
one of the New Zealand’s best-loved authors,
Margaret Mahy.
All welcome! Children’s rides, activities,
markets, fundraising and entertainment.
The Northwood Village Fair is a great family
community event.
19 December
Christchurch Town Hall
8 November, from 10.30am
Northwood Park
Christchurch Symphony Orchestra
presents: Summer Gala
Well-known to Christchurch audiences,
Natalia Lomeiko returns to perform the
emotional Elgar Violin Concerto.
Free activities for 7 – 12 year olds including
surfing, boogie boarding, volleyball, sand
castle competition and more.
23 January, 9.30am – 1pm
Beach area in front of South Brighton Surf Club
Hoon Hay Fiesta
Crusaders Charity Cricket
A great day out watching a team of celebrities
bat it out against the mighty Crusaders in a
limited-over cricket match for the benefit of
the Cystic Fibrosis Association.
13 December, 11am
South Hagley Oval
NZ PGA Championships – Clearwater
Southern Amp ‘09
The oldest major golf title in New Zealand
will have Australasian PGA Tour status in
2010, with a total prize pool of $150,000.
Christchurch will once again stage the
South Island’s biggest multi-stage festival
when Southern Amp ‘09 kicks into life at
Christchurch Town Hall Complex.
21 – 24 January
Clearwater Golf Club
12 November, 4.30pm
Christchurch Town Hall Complex
Wellington Phoenix A-League Game
AMI Stadium will host A-League football for
the first time when the Wellington Phoenix
plays Adelaide United.
30 January
AMI Stadium
Pearl Jam, Ben Harper & Liam Finn
Pearl Jam will be returning to New Zealand
bringing with them their old touring mates,
Ben Harper and Relentless7 and Liam Finn.
29 November, 8pm
AMI Stadium
A fun community event for all the family.
Local performances, community stalls and
loads of entertainment for all.
20 November, 4.30pm – 7.30pm
Hoon Hay Park, Mathers Road
Sounday
Rapidly becoming one of Christchurch’s
favourite days out, Sounday features some of
New Zealand’s best musical acts at a super
cheap ticket price.
30 January
Hagley Park
Molenberg SUB Ride
RaboPlus Elite National Road
Championships
European-style racing will be right on your
doorstep. See Tour de France heroes Hayden
Roulston and Julian Dean battle it out for the
rights to the coveted national jersey.
8 – 10 January
Centennial Park
The Molenberg SUB (Sarah Ulmer Brand)
Stride and Ride Series is designed to give
all Kiwi ladies a reason to get moving – no
matter what your fitness level, age or ability.
There are walk, run and cycle events –
ranging from a 5km walk to a 60km cycle.
31 January
Spencer Park
2009 Dream Academy Whanau
Christmas Event
A safe and fun family environment for all
ages to enjoy. Our entertainment arena will
feature Nesian Mystic, Katcha Fire, House of
Shem, Jamoa Jam and Box Juice.
5 December, 11am
Spencer Park
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Sumner School Garden Tour
Community
New Brighton Monthly Market
YMCA Carols by Candlelight
Enjoy a magical evening of candlelight, carols
and seasonal goodwill.
24 December
Victoria Square
There’s something for everyone at this year’s
Sumner School Garden Tour. It’s a unique
chance to visit 11 inspiring coastal and
hillside gardens in a single day. From Taylor’s
Mistake to Redcliffs, you’ll find surprises
behind every garden gate. All money raised
will go towards building a new hall for
Sumner School and the local community.
Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from:
Sumner School Office, The Lily Bud, Casual &
Country, Merivale House of Travel, Redcliffs
Pharmacy, Carousel Flora, or Ballantynes.
22 November, 10am – 4pm
Sumner
Tip Top Kite Day
Monthly market with free entertainment.
You’ll find bargains, a friendly atmosphere
and interesting stalls.
Beach Blast North
Hundreds of kites, all types and sizes, dart
and jig all over the shoreline thrilling the
thousands that attend this annual event.
First Saturday of the month, 9am – 2pm
New Brighton Mall
Free activities for 7 – 12 year olds including
surfing, boogie boarding, volleyball, sand
31 January
New Brighton Beach
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Christchurch City
Libraries
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Helpful suggestions:
Best-selling and classic titles available from OverDrive
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Your library never closes!
scraps in newspaper,
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plastic affects the
compost created
from your organics.
Browse, check out and download audiobooks.
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organics bin to help
keep your bin clean.
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from bottles and
jars and put in your
red rubbish bin.
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Remember to put
your bins out before
6 am on the day of
your collection.
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Put items such as
plastic film (e.g. bread
bags and gladwrap),
garden hose, ash and
sawdust in your red
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Where possible
place the bins at
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at the kerbside.
Keep up the good work
Have you got more questions? Find more info on our website
www.loveyourrubbish.co.nz or call us on 941 8999
FIND OUT WHERE EVERYBODY’S GOING
spring/summer 2009 |
= Free
= Family Event
Anthony Harper
Lawyers New
Year’s Eve
The ABBA Band and Black
Velvet will delight the
crowds welcoming the New
Year. A fantastic night out
for the whole family, with
the Lone Piper signalling
the New Year.
31 December, 9pm
Cathedral Square
Treetech Guy Fawkes
The most explosive event on the calendar,
2009 will be bigger and brighter than
ever. The night sky will once again be lit
up over New Brighton.
5 November, 9pm
New Brighton Beach
Coca-Cola Christmas in
the Park
Head along to Hagley Park to celebrate the
spirit of Christmas at Coca-Cola Christmas
in the Park – Coca-Cola’s gift to the people
of New Zealand since 1994.
28 November
North Hagley Park
Smiths City Santa Parade
The largest and most successful annual
event held in the South Island. A very
special and significant Christmas event for
everyone.
6 December, 2pm
Colombo/Kilmore streets
World Buskers
Festival
New Zealand Cup &
Show Week
Show us what you’ve got at New Zealand
Cup and Show Week this Spring. For full
event information please see pages 6 and
7 or visit www.nzcupandshow.co.nz
7 – 14 November
Various locations
The 2010 World Buskers
Festival will once again
deliver a line-up of circus,
street and comedic talent
from all over the world as
well as our own familiar
and expansive shores.
21 – 31 January
Various Central City locations