Nor'West News: April 24, 2018

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4 Tuesday April 24 2018 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Your Local Views Coastal- Burwood Ward city councillor Glenn Livingstone talks about how the red zone area could be used for different sporting and recreational events THE AVON Otakaro corridor, described by Regenerate Christchurch as a ‘green spine’, presents various future possibilities for the city. As a spine, it will serve us in the future by holding various activities in its 150m width. Its length also serves to hold Christchurch together, as it winds its way from the city to the sea. While some of the permanent developmental options are yet to be decided and may take some time to reach fruition, others may be developed now. Community gardens, heritage trails, walking and cycling tracks (some of which are already in place on top of the temporary stopbanks) and lovingly tended areas such as those by Bryan and Colleen Fairbairn may be enjoyed now, or could be developed in the very near future. A triathlon linking the city and New Brighton would also enable enjoyment of the green spine. Beginning with a kayak, paddlers could take off downstream from Victoria Park by the town hall to Kerrs Reach, transition to off-road cycles and go from there across the Avondale Rd bridge and back to Victoria Park on the trail on top of the stopbanks or alongside the river, before running to the finish in New Brighton. Victoria Park, Kerrs Reach and New Brighton have all been used for multi-sport and triathlon transition and finish line areas before. Participants could take part as individuals or in teams. Such an event would promote the Avon Otakaro River corridor and promote connectivity and a sense of destination for New Brighton, which the city council is undertaking through both Regenerate Christchurch and its development arm, Development Christchurch Ltd. Last week the Government re-instated the four well-beings in the Local Government Act. Regeneration of the residential red zone could hardly be a greater expression of social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing. Its development and use can serve to unite west and east through the river itself, which threads its way from one side of the city to the other and out to the sea. IN THE ZONE: Glen Livingstone, seen her competing in the Coast to Coast, has suggested a triathlon be held in the residential red zone. NOR’WEST NEWS Local News Now Councillor raises red zone triathlon plan Fire rages, homes at risk ridiculous. And too close to each other. could be better utilised for many other much better options. James Cranefield – I’d prefer if they just opened one in my kitchen. Ashlii Archibald – Maybe this one will remember my sauce. Chessa Crow – Our people, our city and our planet do not need another McDonald’s built to feed us horrible ‘food’. I’ve always been so glad that we don’t have one on the eastern half of the city. Readers respond to a story about McDonald’s having it’s sights set on opening a restaurant on Marshland Rd, near the Prestons Rd intersection Ryan Nield – How about concentrating on making the food taste better, rather than how many McDonald’s restaurant you can fit into one city. NEW: McDonald’s is considering opening a restaurant on Marshland Rd, at the site of the former Raeward Fresh. Tiakiwai Kaporangi Hirama – Don’t we have enough of these? Kim Johanson – How about not. There are so many in Christchurch already. Lee Jones – Why not put a decent fast food place like Carl’s Jr . . . McDonald’s food is awful. Stefan Miller – Can’t we have a supermarket that is 24 hours again? Instead of all these 24-hour McDonald’s. Jacob Savage – Have too many around the city now; it’s Shazz Sharron Hanrahan – Yay, no more cold burgers from Burger King. Hannah Gould – Omg, so not needed. Sarah Jayne Pritchard – Too many fast food outlets Maddy Hattan – We don’t need anymore McDonald’s to be honest. Nicola Danielson – This site Aaron RiwaiI – I’d rather have a Carl’s Jr thanks. Nick Collett – Please no. Jane Geary – Sad. More healthy food options is what the city and our people need. Barbara Miln – I personally think McDonald’s should seriously think about opening a restaurant and McCafe in New Brighton to bring young families to the area with the new playground etc. now bigger than ever The magazine for gardeners who like to get their hands dirty SubScribe from $43. 50* *6 issues/6 months SUBSCRIPTIONS FREEPHONE 0800 77 77 10 www.gaRdeNER.kiwI growing with you SprIng Is here – It’S Sow Time how to get the best results from seeds and seedlings 100% NatIve In The capItal Unravelling the secrets of Otari-wilton Bush The New Zealand landscape awards The people behind the projects $7.90 incl. GST Save our roSeS How a rose register is protecting our heritage September 2016 | 100% It’s time to grow! New look and more content than ever! MeeT LeSTer Brice A Garden coach auckland Botanic GardenS Why we love our public grounds ISSN 2423-0219
NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday April 24 2018 5 News Local News Now Bookarama gets Bishopdale buzzing Fire rages, homes at risk • By Julia Evans THE BENEFITS of having Bookarama in Bishopdale could see the event held there permanently. The annual event, organised by the Rotary Club of Bishopdale Burnside, was moved to the Bishopdale YMCA Recreation Centre as the Burnside High School hall, where it is normally held, is undergoing earthquake repairs. Bishopdale Burnside Rotary president Graeme Tapp said the event went “really well” with three days of sun helping bring a crowd. He said the organisation was “assessing” whether or not to have the event in Bishopdale again next year. “A lot of people like it, liked the convenient parking. The ease of being able to get a park was a big thing we were getting feedback on,” he said. Mr Tapp also said the YMCA hall was more central to the Bishopdale Burnside. “The only downside was that we lost the extra day. The event is normally four days but we could only have the hall for three,” he said. Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood Community Board deputy chairman Aaron Campbell said over the three days from Friday, the event brought thousands of people into the area. He said it was “amazing” for the regenerating suburb. “It’s just great to have that in Bishopdale. . . the other shops were doing a great trade,” he said. Mr Campbell said there was a lot convenient parking, as well as it being an easy to get to location. “There’s no downside to having it in Bishopdale . . . just a huge benefit,” he said. Mr Campbell said along with the National Cat Show, which was held in Bishopdale last year, it was events like Bookarama that were encouraging people back to the suburb. The money collected from this year’s Bookarama had not been tallied yet, but it would be a similar number to the $92,000 raised last year, Mr Tapp said. “It’ll go to a number of community organisations in the Bishopdale Burnside area,” he said. CROWD: The Rotary Club received a lot of positive feedback about Bookarama being held in the Bishopdale YMCA. PHOTO: AARON CAMPBELL MacDonald to lead board • By Sophie Cornish SAM MACDONALD has been voted in as the new chairman of the Fendalton-Waimairi- Harewood Community Board. Former chairman David Cartwright tabled his resignation at a board meeting on April 9, after planning to step down 18 months into the role. A vote for Mr MacDonald’s former position as deputy chairman resulted in a tie between Mr Cartwright and Aaron Campbell. Mr MacDonald said it was Sam MacDonald decided among board members to give Mr Campbell the role. Mr Cartwright will still remain on the board and is “committed to working for Fendalton,” said Mr MacDonald. “The most important thing at the moment, and the real focus, is on the Long Term Plan submission. I will be presenting our submission to council on April 30,” said Mr MacDonald. David Cartwright “Within that, we will be advocating for a low, if not minimal, rate increase and some of the key projects in our ward, including the traffic lights for Aaron Keown and the community in Harewood.” The leadership changes took effect from last Monday. Mr Cartwright said he was stepping aside to let other board members take on more responsibility. “It’s about building expertise and giving people a chance . . . there are very capable people on the board,” he said. Anzac Day services around the area Anzac Day services will be held around the area tomorrow. Here is a guide to when and where they will be happening •Fendalton’s service will be held at St Barnabas Church, starting at 10am. •Kaiapoi’s RSA service will be held at Trousselot Park, starting at 10am. •Harewood’s service will be held at the Harewood School Cenotaph, starting at 7am. •Papanui’s service will be held at the RSA clubrooms, starting at 10am. •The Belfast Community Network will host a service at the Sheldon Park War Memorial from 8.30am. Tickets to breakfast at bowling club following the service are available at the BCN office for $15 adults and children under-12 $10.
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