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Thursday <strong>July</strong> <strong>27</strong> <strong>2023</strong> 5 Grant supports new roof for The Malthouse ONE OF New Zealand’s oldest surviving malthouses will be preserved for future generations with the assistance of a $72,100 heritage incentive grant. The Malthouse building in Colombo St, Beckenham, was constructed in 1869 and is the only known example of an intact, stand-alone malthouse in the country. It was purchased by the Canterbury Children’s Theatre in 1965 and has provided a home and venue for the group ever since. In addition, it is used by community groups and houses Malthouse Costumes. The building is scheduled as ‘highly significant’ in the district plan and is listed by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga as a Category 2 historic place. A grant to support the replacement of the roof and repair the roof structure was approved last week by the city council. The grant will cover an estimated 50 per cent of the costs involved. The Malthouse Trust is seeking further funding from the Lottery Grants Board and crowd funding via a GiveaLittle page. The city council also approved a heritage incentive grant of $21,925 to the historic 1882 Antigua Boat Sheds, for roof repairs and exterior repainting. HISTORIC: The Malthouse has received a $72,100 heritage incentive grant, which will go towards replacing its roof. PHOTO: NEWSLINE The boat sheds have remained in use for boat hire for over 140 years. An 1885 guide to Christchurch describes the Antigua Boat Sheds as “… the most complete in the colony. They have a landing stage with a frontage of 200 feet to the river, ladies’ waiting room and gentlemen’s dressing room, and besides all these easily house the 38 boats …” “These two buildings are an important part of the city’s heritage fabric and social history, and they will hold a special place in the memories of many people,” said city council heritage team leader Brendan Smyth. Diverse input into city’s future FOR THE past two years Henry Jaiswal has been part of a multicultural committee that provides advice and feedback on the views, concerns and aspirations of the city’s diverse ethnic communities. “It’s really important that we have this voice within the Christchurch City Council, and have input from different cultures, especially from an engagement perspective,” said Jaiswal. “Christchurch is home to many diverse cultures, so we act as a conduit between these communities and the council.” Jaiswal is originally from India and came to New Zealand to study aircraft engineering. He met his Kiwi/French wife Anne here, and they are now raising their daughter in Beckenham. He was elected chair of the multicultural committee last Henry Jaiswal PHOTO: NEWSLINE year, which meets every six weeks. “We are composed of around 13 representatives from different ethnic backgrounds who volunteer their time. Currently there are more than 160 ethnicities in Christchurch, but we try to have representation from some of the major groups including Chinese, Indian, Filipino, Somalian, Afghani, Irish, Russian, Colombian,” he said. The multicultural advisory group is looking for five members to join it. The commitment is two hours every second month with the opportunity to provide advice based on lived experience. Find out more or apply at www.ccc.govt.nz/the-council/ how-the-council-works/counciladvisory • Applications for the multicultural advisory group close on August 14 CHRISTCHURCH Come and see us at the.... selected products 29-30 <strong>July</strong> <strong>2023</strong> Look for the ‘Car Seats 101 Seminar’ at the Expo Baby Expo deals also available instore until 5 August Saturday & Sunday, 9.00am – 4.00pm Wolfbrook Arena (formerly Christchurch Arena) Extended store hours this Saturday, 10am - 4pm CENTRAL 03 421 3243 / 87a Gasson Street, Sydenham. NORTH 03 960 9752 / 515 Wairakei Road, Burnside.