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From reporter Tina Law:
The Canterbury Charity Hospital is considering launching a judicial review against the city council over its decision to push ahead with an “unsafe and inferior” cycleway.
The Christchurch City Council last week approved the final design for the $22.6 million, … View moreFrom reporter Tina Law:
The Canterbury Charity Hospital is considering launching a judicial review against the city council over its decision to push ahead with an “unsafe and inferior” cycleway.
The Christchurch City Council last week approved the final design for the $22.6 million, 4.5-kilometre Wheels to Wings cycleway on Harewood Rd, following 19 months of consultation and more than 70 design changes.
The cycleway passes the hospital’s front gate and its bosses first raised concerns about its design early last year.
The charity hospital wants the council to go ahead with an alternative community-led design, which was considered by the council but eventually dismissed because it had “safety concerns that could not be resolved”.
The council voted 11 to 6 in favour of pushing ahead with the staff-recommended design.
Hospital chairman Phil Bagshaw and executive officer Carl Shaw said in a statement, they were dismayed at the council’s decision to accept an “inferior version” of the cycleway.
They said the hospital trust had grave concerns for the safety of its patients and staff and believed the community had been ignored.
A statement issued by the trust’s lawyer, Jamie Robinson of Duncan Cotterill, said the hospital believed the community option was safer and less costly than what the councillors approved.
She said the fact the community proposal was not given fuller consideration by the council had resulted in the hospital seeking legal advice on its options to judicially review the decision.
“The Canterbury Charity Hospital is frustrated by the decision of the councillors, and specifically that the alternative option strongly supported by the community was not given more consideration.”
Bagshaw and Shaw would not comment on how the hospital would pay for legal action or when a firm decision would be made.
They directed all inquiries to Robinson, who did not answer those questions.
City council chief executive Dawn Baxendale is on the charity hospital trust board, which presumably would make the final decision over legal action.
Bagshaw and Shaw said in a statement the council did not carry out an independent safety audit on the community design, which was created by three highly experienced engineers with more than 100 years of experience between them.
Council head of transport Lynette Ellis said staff had worked with the hospital throughout the development of the cycleway, most recently in the last two months.
She said staff were working to clarify their concerns and were confident that those could be mostly resolved through a design solution.
At last week’s council meeting, during some intense questioning from councillors, Ellis went to great pains to explain staff had seriously considered the alternative design but they could not make it work no matter how hard they tried.
Ellis said road safety audits did not provide a comparison between different options, so it went with an independent design review instead.
The review was undertaken by Chartered Professional Engineers, who were recognised in the field of road safety and design for active modes of transport, she said.
The council-approved design would see Harewood Rd reduced from four vehicle lanes to two lanes to make way for one-way cycle lanes on both sides of the road between Nunweek Boulevard and Greers Rd.
At Nunweek Park the cycleway will become two-way on the south side of Harewood Rd towards Russley Rd.
From Greers Rd towards the railway line in Papanui, the cycleway will be two-way on the north side apart from a small section outside Mitre 10 where it will become one-way on both sides of the road.
The community plan (pictured) involved a two-way cycleway on the south side of the Harewood Rd median strip.
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On the 12th - 14th of August 2022 more than 65 Arts Canterbury members will be exhibiting at the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch. This event is a fundraiser for Arts Canterbury so that they may continue to provide support to local artists.
… View moreOn the 12th - 14th of August 2022 more than 65 Arts Canterbury members will be exhibiting at the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Cashmere, Christchurch. This event is a fundraiser for Arts Canterbury so that they may continue to provide support to local artists.
The show opens Friday 12th of August with a ticketed opening night - tickets can be bought from eventbrite or there will be limited door sales.
The show will then be open to the public Saturday and Sunday 10am-4pm and is a gold coin donation on the door.
Arts Canterbury - Facebook
OPENING NIGHT of Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club - Facebook
Arts Canterbury Art Show at the Cashmere Club - Facebook
Opening night of the Arts Canterbury Art Show at The Cashmere Club Tickets, Fri, Aug 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM - Eventbrite.
this saturday,come on down for a free sausage sizzle between 10-12pm and grab a free travel toothbrush plenty to give away
It’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner … View moreIt’s time to start thinking about what you can do to help out those who need it most this Christmas. 1 in 5 Kiwi children are currently living in households that don’t have enough food. Christmas Box is a food box that caters to a family of 4-6, helping supplement breakfast, lunch and dinner meals over a week.
For just $40 you’re not only providing food essentials and treats but you’re also giving hope to families in need.
To sponsor a box, go to christmasbox.co.nz.
Family violence is a growing problem in Christchurch and has been since the earthquakes. A meeting is being held in the St Albans Community Centre in August to bring together members of the public and groups at the coalface to share knowledge and experience and find ways to tackle the problem. … View moreFamily violence is a growing problem in Christchurch and has been since the earthquakes. A meeting is being held in the St Albans Community Centre in August to bring together members of the public and groups at the coalface to share knowledge and experience and find ways to tackle the problem. Find out by reading St Albans News when the meeting is and what else has been happening in St Albans recently.
Could your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up… View moreCould your local dance group use a $5,000 cash injection?
Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we have three Love to Dance grants up for grabs.
Receive one of three $5,000 grants to spend on equipment, transport, costumes or anything you need to support your community’s love of dance.
Hi folks, just a reminder to care for our feathered friends during these cold months.
This little fellow certainly doesn't let me forget as he acts as advance guard for the sparrow regiment by hopping right up to the dining room window and tapping on the glass at breakfast time, just in case … View moreHi folks, just a reminder to care for our feathered friends during these cold months.
This little fellow certainly doesn't let me forget as he acts as advance guard for the sparrow regiment by hopping right up to the dining room window and tapping on the glass at breakfast time, just in case I have forgotten. Not to be outdone, the finches let me know when their food in the bird house needs topping up by fluttering their wings and tapping on the kitchen window. So much for the expression "bird brain" as these little fellows certainly use theirs to advantage.
Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.
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Smiths Auctions have an online auction full of rugby and cricket memorabilia. Some really rare and unusual items.
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Smiths Auctions (Christchurch) have some amazing rugby and cricket memorabilia up for auction today. A lot of signed stuff and some very rare books too by the look of it. You might want to check it out.
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It’s easy to give an old fence and trellis a new lease of life with Resene Waterborne Woodsman.
Find out how to create your own.
This week get in quickly -
All Books only $1.00 (limited time).
Again some lovely furniture in. Please who wants this leather couch we have reduced it yet again $150.00 comes with 2 recliners.
Curtains 1/2 price Friday onwards. A must for this cold winter.
Still more winter shoes … View moreThis week get in quickly -
All Books only $1.00 (limited time).
Again some lovely furniture in. Please who wants this leather couch we have reduced it yet again $150.00 comes with 2 recliners.
Curtains 1/2 price Friday onwards. A must for this cold winter.
Still more winter shoes and boots being replenished daily. And loads of other goodies.
Hi Neighbours,
Would you like to learn how to cook delicious Indian food in your own kitchen? Indian cuisine is so much more than curry powder and Butter Chicken :)
My cooking classes are a mix of hearty homestyle recipes, curry-house faves, and takes on popular street food from across … View moreHi Neighbours,
Would you like to learn how to cook delicious Indian food in your own kitchen? Indian cuisine is so much more than curry powder and Butter Chicken :)
My cooking classes are a mix of hearty homestyle recipes, curry-house faves, and takes on popular street food from across India's vast and varied cuisine styles. I love sharing my food journey, reflecting my own pan-Indian upbringing, with friends and fellow foodies.
Here in Chch since 2014, I currently am a cook at a boarding school, and mum to four myself :)
Being Indian, food is central to family values of togetherness and caring, and I thoroughly enjoy seeing these values translate into the community too, when people from completely different cultures and backgrounds come together in my classes and share a common joy of creating a new dish, and maybe even make new friends!
What's more, Indian food is super-accomodating when it comes to dietary restrictions or preferences of GF, DF, vegetarian, vegan etc. Ingredients are mostly from scratch, yet very economical, and almost nil in preservatives, yet always BIG on flavour!
My nightclasses for Term 3 at Papanui High School are open for enrolment. Class sizes are limited to keep them informal and relaxed, so sign up soon! Course commences Wed 3 August, weekly for 7 weeks.
For more details, and to enrol, click here (scroll down to get to the description of the course titled "Practical Indian Cooking") -
www.papanui.school.nz...
For any other course content related enquiries, feel free to drop me a line at dishfulthinkingnz@gmail.com
For help with enrolment details, contact the course co-ordinator
Barbara Roper on email - ace@papanui.school.nz or phone - 033520701
See you in class :)
Radhika
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