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64 days ago

Autumn Garden Tour

Gail from Cashmere

The Autumn Garden Tour, run by Cashmere Presbyterian Church, is on this Saturday, 2nd March.

Ranging between Cashmere and Tai Tapu, these six gardens will show how much can be achieved – whether your garden is small, large, or over 4 hectares! Gardens will be open between 11am and 4pm.

Tickets ($50 each) are available from the Church Office during these hours:
Today (Thursday) until 4pm
Friday 1st March, 9.30am to 4pm
Saturday 2nd March from 10am.

You can also purchase online at events.humanitix.com... and collect your guide brochure from the church office later.

As an added treat, we will have Cream Teas being served in the Church Hall. For just $7.50 per person you can enjoy a delicious scone, served with cream and jam and accompanied by tea, coffee or cordial. (Cream teas can be purchased even if you are not doing the garden tour.)

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3 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 20.6% Light rail
    20.6% Complete
  • 4.6% South Library
    4.6% Complete
  • 40.5% Orana Wildlife Park
    40.5% Complete
  • 11.5% The Arts Centre
    11.5% Complete
  • 3.8% Dux de Lux
    3.8% Complete
  • 13.7% Christ Church Cathedral
    13.7% Complete
  • 5.3% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.3% Complete
131 votes
1 day ago

Open Christchurch - celebration of architectural excellence

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

With 50 open buildings, 4 guided walks, 3 landscapes, 3 special events and over 40 activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops), Open Christchurch 2024 is a celebration of our architecture.

On 4 & 5 May, experience many of the city’s best buildings and spaces from the inside, for free. Discover new spaces or get up close to buildings you love.

35 out of the 50 buildings do not require advance bookings – you can just turn up on the day.

Check out the link under 'Read More' for a link to the website.

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