Reach high, take on challenges and dig deep to overcome fear. Never let anyone or any experience bring you down.
[ad_1] May 12, 2020 Blessing of workers and Cathedral site Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lawrence Kimberley, and Bishop of Te Waipounamu, Richard Wallace, bless the site and all who will work on the project. Physical work on the Cathedral will begin in the coming days. Read more [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] May 12, 2020 Blessing of workers and Cathedral site Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lawrence Kimberley, and Bishop of Te Waipounamu, Richard Wallace, bless the site and all who will work on the project. Physical work on the Cathedral will begin in the coming days. Read more [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Read more [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Coronavirus postponed the much-anticipated start date of physical work on Christ Church Cathedral, but the project team has adapted work practices and brought forward some workstreams so it can hit the ground running as soon as the lockdown guidelines permit. Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Limited project director Keith Paterson says it’s disappointing that physical…
[ad_1] September 16, 2019 Crafty fun for kids – Heritage Festival Rose Window Event A fun opportunity for children aged 5 to 10 to get crafty while finding out the story behind Christ Church Cathedral’s iconic Rose Window. Read more [ad_2] Source link
[ad_1] Media ReleaseChrist Church Cathedral Reinstatement ProjectFor immediate release – Tuesday 12 May 2020 Modern twist to traditional site blessing for Christ Church Cathedral It was a poignant moment for the Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement Project to be able to bless workers and the Cathedral site ahead of its first physical work. Due to COVID-19, the…
[ad_1] Dean of Christ Church Cathedral, Lawrence Kimberley, and Bishop of Te Waipounamu, Richard Wallace, bless the site and all who will work on the project. Physical work on the Cathedral will begin in the coming days. Watch the video. O God, we ask that the work we begin today will contribute to…
[ad_1] Mayor Lianne Dalziel explains how the COVID-19 crisis has impacted on Christchurch City Council’s finances and invites public feedback on the organisation’s new draft budget. The world has changed dramatically over the past few months and we have all been affected in some shape or form by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses and individuals…
[ad_1] Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel and Ngāi Tūāhuriri Upoko Dr Te Maire Tau are welcoming the growing public discussion about how we acknowledge our history. The pair co-chair the Te Hononga-Papatipu Rūnanga Committee, which binds Christchurch City Council to the six papatipu rūnanga within the Christchurch catchment. In a joint statement released today, they said:…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has agreed to lease reserve land at Ngā Puna Wai to Netsal for the new multi-court indoor sports centre that it is planning. Netsal is a company that was jointly established by Mainland Football Federation and the Christchurch Netball Centre to develop and operate a 10-court indoor facility for community sport….
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council has signed off on feedback on a draft proposal that could see film studios being set up in the city. It is one of several statutory partners asked by Regenerate Christchurch to give feedback on a draft proposal to use section 71 of the Greater Christchurch Regeneration Act 2016 (GCRA) to…
[ad_1] Councillors have voted to extend the Central City development contributions residential rebate scheme. Introduced in 2014, it rebates all development contributions for residential development inside the Four Avenues to encourage developers to build more homes as part of the Council’s long-term plan to revitalise Christchurch’s Central City after the 2010/2011 earthquakes. The scheme will…
[ad_1] Navigation Safety Bylaw breaches investigated There are a wealth of activities and sports that you can do on Canterbury’s waterways year round. Whether you’re jet skiing, kayaking, sailing or stand up paddle boarding, the Harbourmaster’s Office wants all recreational boaties to get home safe. Part of being safe out on the water is knowing…
[ad_1] One of the city’s most dangerous intersections will be altered to improve its safety. The intersection of Ilam, Middleton and Riccarton roads is notoriously tricky to navigate because of the off-set alignment of the three busy roads. Today Christchurch City Council agreed to modify how traffic flows through the intersection and the nearby area….
[ad_1] High-speed wireless broadband and 4G mobile phone coverage are on the horizon for Banks Peninsula as the 100th rural connection cell site goes “live” in Gebbies Valley today. The new site marks the first stage of a vital communications boost for the region, along with a second site in Birdlings Flat. Under the Government…
[ad_1] Report released on landscape protection in Mackenzie Basin Yesterday, Environment Canterbury, one of the five government agencies with statutory environmental responsibilities in the Mackenzie Basin, received a copy of the Environmental Defence Society report Te Manahuna – Mackenzie Basin and Landscape Protection. Our Acting Chief Executive, Stefanie Rixecker, said the report was an acknowledgement of…
[ad_1] Christchurch City Council is meeting at 9.30am on Thursday 11 June. The main items on the agenda for the public part of the meeting are: A report which seeks a decision on whether a revised central city development contributions rebate schemes should continue past the current expiry date of 30 June 2020 and, if…
[ad_1] An innovative Christchurch earthquake response network, EQRNet, has taken top honours at the IDC Smart City Asia/Pacific Awards (SCAPA). EQRNet is a dense network of seismic sensors spaced across Christchurch which measures earthquake intensity and delivers immediate information on the likely building and infrastructure response. The Christchurch City Council has won the Public Safety…
[ad_1] Biking is booming in Christchurch with the number of people pedalling around the city this year racing well ahead of last year’s total. Christchurch City Council figures show when a morning peak count was carried out in March at seven locations this year there were 2234 cycle trips recorded, compared to 1869 in 2019….
[ad_1] Workers have discovered tree stumps from an ancient forest in the Hoon Hay Valley. Christchurch City Council contractors have uncovered the stumps while carrying out flood mitigation work, which will reduce flood risk along the Heathcote River, at a new storm-water retention basin in Cashmere Road. The standing kahikatea stumps will be subject to…
[ad_1] A sold-out opening week at He Puna Taimoana is set to continue as people flock to the new beachside destination. He Puna Taimoana Manager Merryn Skipper says the response to the New Brighton pools, which opened at Queen’s Birthday weekend, has been “overwhelming” as people of all ages check in for a seaside soak….
[ad_1] Canterbury Museum has unveiled its proposed plans for redeveloping its Rolleston Avenue site. Museum director Anthony Wright says the proposed $195 million redevelopment is needed to protect the Museum’s historic buildings, its priceless collection, and to bring the interior spaces up to the standards expected of a fit-for-purpose 21st-century museum. “Some of the buildings have a…
[ad_1] The move to Alert Level 1 will signal a return to business as usual at Christchurch City Council’s public facilities. However, contract tracing measures and rigorous cleaning protocols will remain in place. “Under Level 1 there are no requirements for physical distancing in public places so that means all our facilities will be able…
[ad_1] A financial boost to help community organisations cope with the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis is proposed in Christchurch City Council’s Draft Annual Plan. The one-off $360,000 boost to the Strengthening Communities Fund would be available to community groups working to promote wellbeing across the sporting, arts, social, health and environmental sectors. The 5…
[ad_1] Endangered terns winning fight against predators With the number of nationally-endangered native black-fronted terns dwindling, the tiny birds have been handed an advantage in the ongoing battle against braided river predators on the Clarence River | Waiau Toa. Black-fronted tern Progress since lockdown In April, aerial weed control took place after surveys of nesting…
[ad_1] Christchurch dog owners will have an extra month to pay their dog registration fees this year. Residents with responsible dog owner status normally have to pay their discounted dog registration fees by the end of June but the Christchurch City Council has extended the payment deadline until 31 July. Other dog owners have also…
[ad_1] Mother of all Clean Ups a raging success The Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee is celebrating the success of the 2020 Mother of All Clean Ups competition, which received more than 200 entries during lockdown. Stormwater management is a key focus for the committee, with the annual competition being held a little differently this year. Lockdown…
[ad_1] Wetland bringing back a piece of native Canterbury A landmark wetland project in Canterbury is now almost complete, creating a new habitat for native plants and animals in a part of the region where once wetlands abounded. In May, as COVID-19 restrictions began to be lifted, contractors were able to complete the final earthworks…
[ad_1] Update on South Canterbury services during COVID-19 New Zealand is now at Alert Level 1. This means a return to “business as usual” for Environment Canterbury services, buildings and staff. For public transport information and queries, go to metroinfo.co.nz. Please continue to go to the government’s dedicated website covid19.govt.nz for COVID-related updates and advice, or the Ministry of…
[ad_1] “Consumer spending by individuals and businesses accounts for 60 per cent of economic activity – how each person spends their income makes a huge difference to keeping local businesses afloat and people in jobs. The spend trickles through the community – to workers, suppliers and producers and ultimately benefits us all,” Norris said. “Level…