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Co lections L ok up Me sages Information The Star Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Thursday October 4 2018 7 News Bid to rebrand Innovation Precinct • By Julia Evans IT MAY be a new part of the central city, but the Innovation Precinct is already being rebranded. Businesses around St Asaph, Lichfield and Tuam Sts aren’t happy with the name. Little High developer Mike Percasky said it doesn’t suit the area. “We’ve been talking about the Innovation Precinct. It hasn’t really become a hub of innovation. We’ve got epic pockets of innovation. But it’s become what it was, a gritty awesome place that is not very flashy,” Mr Percasky said. Instead the concept of the SALT district is being developed by brand developer Josh Thompson. “The area is framed by Lichfield, Tuam, St Asaph. We want to call it SALT district from these street names. It’s also South Alternative, S-Alt.” But he said it also ties into a number of other aspects that the area wants to be known for. “Salt is used to preserve. We are preserving the history of the area. We’re taking what we have and working with that,” Mr Thompson said. “We’ve put together a name and identity. It’s not set in stone. We’re at the far end of the South Frame. This area has a lot of character, with authentic laneways. It has the potential to be a destination.” Mr Percasky, as well as other businesses including Smash Palace owners Garry and Johnny Moore and C1 Espresso’s Sam Crofskey are working on the new name in conjunction with Otakaro. “I talked to Otakaro. They were good. We said let’s put a group together and rebrand this area. They put together a group of property owners to kick ideas around . . . we want everyone on board to get behind this idea to establish something that describes our area better than Innovation Precinct,” Mr Percasky said. Mr Moore said the area has its own culture and officials should be listening to locals to make sure it is accurately represented. “You need to make sure the weeds flourish. The planners have to walk alongside CULTURE: Former mayor Garry Moore said the Innovation Precinct should be accurately represented. the local people.” An Ōtākaro spokesperson said it became apparent there was a shared desire among investors to promote the area as more than a hub for innovation but as a destination within the city “Ōtākaro provided $3000 seed money to get a designer started on an initial destination brand concept. This concept was well received and the stakeholders in the area will now develop it further to ensure it has community support and meets their needs. “ Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Apology follows threat to behead woman THE YOUNG mother who was threatened to be beheaded by gardeners has received a written apology. The woman, who did not want to be identified, exposed what she believed to be bogus tree cutters on social media when she viewed them on security camera footage looking around her property, after her partner had asked them to leave. She then received threats in a private message saying: “We know where you live. We’re coming over for you motherf***** and cut your f****** head off.” Now, following police intervention, the mother has received two apology letters. “It is what it is . . . I just want to let it rest now. If I get any more messages, they will be prosecuted,” she said yesterday. The incident happened about two weeks ago when a group calling themselves 4 Seasons Tree Lopping Services were door knocking for business in Halswell. Senior Constable Deb Smalley said an investigation had determined there was no danger to the young mum and the beheading threat was hollow. Unwanted gas bottles and car batteries? Do you have doubts your earthquake repairs have been done properly? Drop ‘em for free at an EcoDrop recycling centre. RED RED Download the Christchurch Wheelie Bins App for useful disposal information. GREEN GREEN DROP YELLOW YELLOW ccc.govt.nz/disposal Don’t leave it until it’s too late. Sign up with us for a free foundation report. Ph: 03 377 8855 | 130 Ferry Road, Christchurch E: reception@earthquakeservices.co.nz | W: www.earthquakeservices.co.nz NO WIN NO FEE
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