2175 days ago

$900,000 worth of lights destined for Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Trees in Christchurch's Botanic Gardens will be lit up year-round by the end of next month.

The Christchurch City Council is spending $900,000 on 119 lights to be placed in the Armstrong Lawn area adjacent to Rolleston Ave.

Some members of the public were concerned about the light pollution and the effect the lights would have on the ecosystem.

Council head of parks Andrew Rutledge said the lights had almost no UV spectrum, which reduced or eliminated insects' attraction to the light. The lights could also be dimmed and would not be on all night.

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17 hours ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
274 votes
6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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9 hours ago

✨ Sydenham, our shop is staying open late! ✨

The Team from SPCA Christchurch - Centre & Op Shops

Join us at our SPCA Op Shop at 428 Colombo Street tomorrow, Tuesday 23 December. We're open until 7PM for some festive late-night shopping fun! 🎄🛍️

Tonight's the perfect night to get your Christmas gifting sorted locally! Come shop sustainably, support animals in need, and enjoy the Christmas fun 💙🐾

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