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Poll: Is Christchurch New Zealand's most beautiful large city?
Christchurch has been named as a finalist for New Zealand’s most beautiful large city - competing against Tauranga for the honour.
Keep New Zealand Beautiful announced the finalists of its Beautiful Awards 2023 on Tuesday. The not-for-profit organisation has held the awards annually since 1972 and this year's winners will be announced November 9.
“The awards are a chance for Kiwis to put their community on the map and to celebrate a stand-out sustainability initiative," Keep New Zealand Beautiful chief executive Heather Saunderson said.
“This collective contribution is key to maintaining the biodiversity of Aotearoa and to creating a waste and climate conscious future for the next generations.
Christchurch was selected as a finalist in the large city category (major urban area with 100,000 or more residents) because of its council’s focus on sustainable local food production and distribution systems, a statement by Keep New Zealand Beautiful said.
Is Christchurch NZ's most beautiful large city? What do you like about the Garden City, or what could we improve? Read reporter Kristie Boland's full story here, and let us know what you think in the comments below.
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84.8% Yes
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3.1% No, Tauranga is
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8.4% No, somewhere else is (tell us where in the comments)
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3.7% Not sure/something else (tell us in the comments)
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Chicken nuggets recall
A popular Pam's frozen food has been recalled.
What you need to know:
- Pams brand Tempura Coated Chicken Nuggets (1kg) have been recalled by Foodstuffs.
- The product may contain foreign matter (blue rubber).
- This product is sold at Four Square, Gilmours, New World, Pak’nSave and Social Supermarket stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected batch has the marking of Best Before: 16 Oct 2025
- The issue was raised following a customer complaint.
- Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund.
For other recent food/product recalls, check our list here.
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Kia Ora Bryndwr
Thanks to all the organisers, volunteers, community groups and community members who contributed to making an excellent Kia Ora Bryndwr - Connect with kai event.
Amidst cloudy weather, there were plenty of activities and free kai (food) for everyone! Ice-creams, muffins, fresh fruit, hummus with carrots / celery, and much more - there was something for everyone!
Sharing some photos from the event.