Future Christchurch Update July 2015

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The voice of the Canterbury rebuild july 2015

Regenerate Christchurch: Feedback wanted Page 3

Town Hall restoration begins Page 5

Theatre and music return to Rangiora Page 12

Vital wastewater pipes laid in the east Page 14

Great expectations: The Perriam family from New Brighton explain what the Christchurch City Council Long Term Plan means for them. Looking ahead to the next 10 years

For a glimpse of what greater Christchurch will so the work priorities reflect what is important with a breakdown of spending over the next 10 years be like in 10 years, you need only look at the local to the community. and funding options chosen to pay for it. authorities’ Long Term Plans. For Christchurch, the impact of the rebuild is evident Further afield, we look at some exciting new projects These 10-year budgets set spending priorities and the Council had to make some decisions about in Selwyn and Waimakariri. and explain how work will be funded. The plans what work could be funded. Inside you’ll find the have been developed after extensive consultation reaction from New Brighton’s Perriam family, along Read more on pages 8, 9 and 12. Future Christchurch Update July 2015

Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority John Ombler I nside: CERA Acting Chief Executive

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4 Victoria Square & As you may be aware, the Canterbury Transition, of course, is a major dwellings are either to be relocated the East Frame Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 and milestone and while we make these or are held up with insurance or its associated powers expire in April changes, CERA continues with unforeseen issues such as asbestos 5 Town Hall restoration next year. With that in mind, we are business as usual. contamination. Clearance in the Port looking at how to best progress Hills red zone continues. towards local governance. In June I was pleased to see the 6 Earthquake Support GreenHouse hub open. GreenHouse For those wanting more information Coordination Service Earlier this month, the Advisory supports new and emerging on how the recovery is progressing, Board on Transition provided its first businesses in the Innovation we have released our first ‘Lookbook’ 7 Women in construction report to the Minister for Canterbury Precinct and is a joint partnership – an online report providing facts and Earthquake Recovery. It calls for a between Canterbury Development figures about the rebuild. You can 8-9 CCC and its Long step-change in local leadership and Corporation and the Ministry find it on cera.govt.nz (search for Term Plan institutions over the next three to of Business, Innovation and Lookbook). five years. Employment. It will encourage vital 10 Major Cycle Routes entrepreneurial growth in the city. We are seeking public feedback on the Draft Transition Recovery Plan for In other news, 99 per cent of the 11 Christchurch greater Christchurch. You can read 7,041 Crown-owned properties in City Council more about transition and where to the flat land residential red zone voice your views on the opposite page. have been cleared. The remaining 12 Waimakariri & Selwyn

13 EQC & Housing New Zealand

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15 Useful contacts Cchhrist urch City Council Dr Karleen Edwards Christchurch City Council Chief Executive

The future shape of our city and how the 10-year budget was particularly The Draft Transition Recovery it will be led have become a lot clearer challenging. The plan involves Plan and related legislation lay the recently. The Government’s transition spending $9.9 billion over the foundation for handing responsibility What’s announcement and the Council’s next 10 years to set the city up back to the city for leading adoption of a Long Term Plan are for the future. Christchurch’s regeneration and on... both good news for Christchurch. signals the Council and Government Rates rises in the final Long Term are travelling in the same direction. For me, it was a momentous occasion Plan are lower than originally Back seeing the Council adopt its Long proposed and the Council will also As a Council we will be making a Page Term Plan 2015–25 at the end of raise funds by releasing $750 million formal submission on the draft plan June after months of work behind in capital from companies it owns and legislation, and we will also be the scenes and with the community. through its commercial arm working directly with the Government Christchurch City Holdings Ltd. There to ensure the best outcome for the The plan covers everything we will do are several options for capital release city throughout the transition. over the next decade, and how we will and the Council will receive expert Publishing details pay for it. With an estimated funding financial advice before deciding how shortfall of $1.2 billion resulting best to handle it. This publication is jointly from the earthquakes, balancing produced by CERA and CCC.

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Meet the rebuild workers

Rebuilding the city is one of the most ambitious projects in New Zealand’s history. Daran ckland Bu Project manager ‘Healthy level’ of public for Housing New Zealand feedback expected Where are you from? I hail from Havelock North in the sunny Hawke’s Bay. I’ve worked on transition for Housing New Zealand for the last six-and-a-half years in a As regeneration of the city continues, it is time to move into a new phase variety of roles. I am now a full- of transition. time ‘new build’ project manager. What made you want to The Draft Transition Recovery Plan for greater “We have a framework that we think addresses the be part of the rebuild? Christchurch was released earlier this month key areas, but we need to hear what the community and includes decisions about the transfer of says before we can fine-tune the plan and confirm A change is as good as a holiday! some recovery functions from the Canterbury the way forward on certain issues,” Mr Ombler says. I spent about 10 weeks in Earthquake Recovery Authority to other appropriate Christchurch straight after the government agencies or departments. The draft “This is an incredibly important opportunity and earthquakes to help the Housing plan also includes proposals for new recovery my staff has made sure that submissions can New Zealand team deal with the legislation and an entity called Regenerate be received in a range of ways, in order to give issues it was facing and I really Christchurch which is like an urban everyone the best opportunity to have their say.” enjoyed the experience. When development authority. the project manager role came The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Act 2011 and up, I went for it – Christchurch Regenerate Christchurch will take responsibility its associated powers expire in April next year, so seemed appealing and it was for development within Christchurch’s four new legislation is planned for later this year. As with quite exciting to be part of avenues and delivery of the Crown’s major the first Act, it will expire in five years. the rebuild. projects and precincts in the central city. Minister for Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Gerry What excites you most about CERA Acting Chief Executive John Ombler says Brownlee says Government will work closely with future Christchurch? he expects a healthy level of public feedback by councils and other local stakeholders as it works to The sense of doing something the close of submissions at the end of the month. pass governance and management of the rebuild that makes a tangible difference to the Canterbury community. and I am excited to see how the “This is the time for change to begin. CERA was transformation of Christchurch always designed to be a sunset organisation which Mr Brownlee says Regenerate Christchurch takes shape. had a key role in laying the groundwork in the initial will have a specific focus on ensuring greater stages of this recovery,” Mr Ombler says. commercial discipline in delivery of projects. What challenges you?

“Almost five years on from the earthquakes, we “A crucial part of the board’s work will be seeing We recently bought a house in are well aware that the time has come to move the new entity works in tandem with the New Brighton. The size and scale on with a new emphasis. We want to make sure Christchurch City Council for the good of the of the overall rebuild required in the future direction of this recovery embraces the city’s future development,” says Mr Brownlee. the east is quite daunting but great work done so far, but has more of a focus also a real opportunity for on regeneration.” “Rebuilding the city remains one of the most something special to grow ambitious projects in New Zealand’s history. We out of it. The basis for the draft plan was formed from can’t be afraid to take stock and change direction an independent report by the Advisory Board on if need be, and I believe the organisation we are Transition, led by Dame Jenny Shipley. The report developing will be the vehicle to drive that new calls for progressive changes in local leadership focus for the central city redevelopment.” over the next three to five years.

Ways to give feedback How you can comment: • online via the website The report by the Advisory Board on • email feedback to [email protected] Transition can be viewed online at: cera.govt.nz/advisory-board • post on CERA’s Facebook page

• send written feedback to Draft Transition The Draft Transition Recovery Plan can be Recovery Plan, Freepost CERA, Canterbury viewed at cera.govt.nz/transition or printed Earthquake Recovery Authority, Private Bag copies are available from CERA, libraries 4999, Christchurch 8140. and service centres in Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri. Feedback is due by 5pm on Thursday 30 July 2015.

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Victoria Square Draft Final work on new Restoration Plan – red zone offers meet the planners underway See the Victoria Square Draft Restoration Plan, meet A Recovery Plan on new residential red zone offers the planners and share your thoughts at a public event is expected to be finalised by the end of this month. next week. The Plan relates to new Crown rateable improvements offers for vacant, uninsured value for the insured Development of the Draft Restoration Community feedback so far has improved and insured commercial/ improvements (such as Plan was guided by community shown a strong desire to keep and industrial properties in the buildings). Property owners feedback from earlier this year. The care for Victoria Square’s existing residential red zone. may choose not to accept any resulting document will be discussed character and features. payment for the improvements at a meet-the-planner session at The public has had the opportunity and keep the benefits of their Knox Church from 5–7pm on Tuesday However, people have also expressed to provide written comments on the insurance claims. 21 July. The closing date for public support for additional features Draft Residential Red Zone Offer feedback on it is 31 July. that complement the community’s Recovery Plan. The Minister for • For uninsured improved preferred uses for Victoria Square. Canterbury Earthquake Recovery is properties, a new Crown offer At the session, planners and members Those uses include relaxing, enjoying expected to make a decision on the should be at 80 per cent of the of the Victoria Square Community the environment, walking through Recovery Plan by the end of July. 2007/08 rateable land value. No Reference Group will outline how it for access to and from the city, payment should be made for the plan was developed and answer meeting friends and whānau, and CERA Acting Chief Executive John uninsured improvements (such questions from the public. better acknowledgment of our Ombler developed his preliminary as buildings). Property owners culture and heritage. views on the offers and key criteria may choose to relocate, for them after previous public salvage or sell any uninsured feedback on the Preliminary Draft improvements, or they could See the Draft Restoration Plan Meet the planners Residential Red Zone Offer opt for the Crown to demolish and share your thoughts until Where: Knox Church, corner of Recovery Plan. the improvements. The Crown 31 July 2015: Bealey Avenue and Victoria Street would meet the cost • at Christchurch City Council When: From 5–7pm on Tuesday Those views are: of demolition. service centres and libraries 21 July 2015 • For vacant properties, a new Former owners of vacant, uninsured • at the Future Christchurch Or – Crown offer should be at improved and insured commercial/ Showcase, Re:START Mall, 100 per cent of the 2007/08 industrial properties in the red Where: Future Christchurch open daily from 10am–5pm. rateable land value. zone who have accepted a previous Showcase, Re:START Mall Crown offer will be eligible for an When: 12 noon–1pm on Thursday • For insured commercial/ additional payment if the new Crown 23 July; and 5.30–6.30pm on industrial properties, a offer is higher than 50 per cent of Wednesday 29 July new Crown offer should be the 2007/2008 rateable land value. at 100 per cent of the 2007/08 Find out more at: rateable land value and For more information, go to: ccdu.govt.nz/victoria-square 100 per cent of the 2007/08 cera.govt.nz

Developer to build inner city communities Earlier this month, CERA announced Fletcher Residential as its preferred developer for the North and East Frame neighbourhood.

The compelling vision for the it offered the best combination neighbourhood includes three distinct of design quality, timeline for housing areas. This new residential development, assurance of delivery precinct covers 20 per cent of the and commercial outcomes. inner city core and is expected to house about 2,200 people, lifting the It will be responsible for designing, city centre population by 45 per cent. building, funding and selling the completed development, subject to The increase in residents centrally will minimum requirements agreed with stimulate more cafés, restaurants and the Crown. cultural events that are crucial to the accessible, vibrant and prosperous For more information, including video, central city envisaged in the maps and images, go to: ccdu.govt.nz Christchurch Central Recovery Plan. or livecentralchch.co.nz Concept image of North and East Frame neighbourhood, courtesy Fletcher Residential, branded as of Fletcher Living. Fletcher Living, was selected because

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An artist’s impression of the refurbished and restored Town Hall. Town Hall takes centre stage Restoration of the Christchurch Town Hall will begin this month, with the facility re-opening in mid 2018 for residents to use and enjoy for many years to come.

On 11 June, Christchurch City Council Council Unit Manager Anchor The restoration work will also include each other underneath the building agreed to fully restore the Town Projects Liam Nolan says the Council a possible reconfiguration of the into the gravel layer below. A thick Hall. The Council has set aside has confidence in the Hawkins team James Hay Theatre that addresses concrete slab will sit on the columns, $127.5 million for the restoration to carry out the restoration. the needs of the performing allowing the building to move and work, part of which will come from an arts community. The Council has limiting damage in any future insurance payment of $68.9 million. “We are pleased to have a project appointed a theatre consultant and earthquake. team on board that has worked on will continue to talk to performing Last month, Hawkins Construction large restoration projects and is arts groups about their needs for the Mr Nolan says, “The Town Hall is was appointed to undertake the committed to bringing this project in refurbished performance spaces as one of the city’s most recognised restoration. The Hawkins project on time and budget. We’re pleased construction progresses. and treasured buildings and the team has already worked on high- construction is underway on this restoration work will ensure the profile and complex heritage milestone project for our city,” Mr During the February 2011 earthquake, Town Hall is better than it was restoration projects such as the Nolan says. the land beneath and around the pre-earthquake. Restoring the Auckland Art Gallery redevelopment, Town Hall was severely damaged. Town Hall will ensure generations completed in 2011; the restoration Over the next three years, the Town The building itself fared relatively well, of Christchurch people can continue of the University of Canterbury Staff Hall will be strengthened to 100 per although significant strengthening of to enjoy and use this facility for the Club (Ilam Homestead), completed in cent of New Building Standard and its foundations is required. next 50 years.” 2013; and the Auckland War Memorial will be significantly refurbished. A Museum redevelopment, completed new café, new lighting, and audio- Due to the land damage underneath Artist impression images of inside in 2006. visual and sound systems will be the Town Hall, a stronger foundation the Town Hall are online at installed. Seating will be upgraded system will be installed. Large cement www.futurechristchurch.co.nz/ and new carpet laid. grout columns will be placed close to central-city

Work begins on new community centre in Aranui Construction of Christchurch City Council’s first new community centre to be built from scratch since the 2011 earthquakes, the Aranui Youth and Community Facility, began last month.

It will take approximately a year, “This family centre and the Eastern gather for all manner of events, be it with the new facility set to open at Recreation and Sport Centre have sports, performances or meetings,” 31 Hampshire Street in early to mid been the beneficiaries of this largesse says Lions Clubs International 2016. The new facility will incorporate and we will never be able to say thank Foundation Liaison Digby Prosser. activity, meeting and office space. you enough.” “Lions International recognised this “We’re extending a big thank you to A total of $5.9 million has been need and we’ve thrown our support the community for their help and set aside for the project, including behind the project. Lions is all about to our donors for their generosity, $1 million from the Christchurch making a difference, and in this case especially Lions Clubs International Earthquake Appeal Trust and the community is getting a high- and the anonymous donor who $450,000 from Lions Clubs quality facility that will meet their contributed so much to the International Foundation. needs for generations.” Christchurch Earthquake Appeal Trust for the benefit of young people “Every community benefits from a A sod-turning to celebrate work in the east,” says Mayor Lianne Dalziel. focal point like this – somewhere to on the new community facility.

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Kaiapoi battler celebrates her new home Close to five years ago, Kaiapoi resident Helen Scott had the unnerving sensation that a train was coming through her house and wondered how that could be. What turned out to be the September 2010 earthquake set her on a long journey to rebuild her home. It was a journey that would test the strength of any person but didn’t dent the grit and determination of the now Kaiapoi woman Helen Scott, 88, credits the Earthquake Support Coordination Service with helping her 88-year-old. get through the rebuild process.

Like many homes in Kaiapoi, Mrs family and things to worry about but at them to get things done. Now it is Scott’s single-storey brick house was she did an awful lot for me,” says “I thought, ‘I could awesome to get into my own house.” badly damaged. At first considered to Helen Scott. be a repair, it was eventually handed be dead by then’. So Helen Scott says she is also grateful over to her insurance company as “Chris Greengrass took over last I made up my mind I to Earthquake Support Coordinator a rebuild. Helen Scott and her adult year and she is wonderful too. She Sally Binnie and Malin Hunter from son Andrew, who has special needs, worked hard with me and my other wasn’t going to be.” Canterbury Earthquake Temporary moved into their newly rebuilt home son, Russell, who lives in Wellington, Accommodation Service. Both helped last December. to help us sort through the process. If Helen Scott her and Andrew to get a unit at the I got myself in a bit of a muddle, she Kaiapoi resident Kaiapoi Temporary Accommodation Helen Scott credits the Earthquake sorted it out for me. If I got a letter Village during the rebuild last year. Support Coordination Service with or something and didn’t know what helping her get through the rebuild to do with it, I would go and ask Chris She applied that determination Earthquake Support process. what she thought. Nine times out of to her dealings with insurers and Coordinators 0800 777 846 ten, she fixed it for me.” other agencies. “The Earthquake Support 9am to 11pm, 7 days a week Coordinators have been wonderful. Helen Scott says she became “They initially said the house was Contact the Earthquake Support We have had support right from the determined to get through her rebuild a repair but I was sure something Coordinators for free and start. People knocked on our door to journey after an early visit to the then was wrong. When they finally lifted confidential help with finding your see if we were okay in the early days Kaiapoi Earthquake Hub. That was the carpet, there was a huge crack way through the wide range of [after the quakes] – several times, not when she learnt the rebuild process through the foundation – which, it services involved in repairing and just the once. Andrea Wicks was our could take three to four years. turned out, had no reinforcing. I was rebuilding your home. first Earthquake Support Coordinator. vindicated. I niggled. I kept niggling She was great; she had her own

S omething for the blokes The Canterbury Men’s Centre (CMC) is celebrating the 100,000th print copy of The Blokes Book. The publication tells Canterbury men about local health and community support services and gives them basic advice about taking care of themselves.

CMC Manager Donald Pettitt says, “We get a lot of recent print, Christchurch City Council and The people saying that there is nothing out there for Canterbury Community Trust were the funders. men when it comes to a crisis but that just isn’t It covers all the basics that men may need to deal true. Men generally don’t know about the options with, such as depression, anxiety, alcohol, and and that is where The Blokes Book and the CMC basic health checks. This edition is focused on come in.” men working in the rebuild and includes a web link to a map of fun things for men to do. Donald Pettitt says The Blokes Book has been a significant success in Canterbury over the To find out more, go to canmen.org.nz past four years. Its initial funding came from the or phone 03 365 9000. The Blokes Book, available from the Ministry of Social Development. For this most Canterbury Men’s Centre.

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Fresh produce, plants, art and furniture are all for sale on Sundays at the Downtown Farmers’ Market.

Farmers’ Market drawing (From left) Bianca O’Neill, Kate Dirkzwager and Victoria Esson enjoy working in the male-dominated crowds to the construction industry. central city

Two men who started Demolishing stereotypes in a Sunday farmers’ market in central a male-dominated industry Christchurch say it is so popular they are An all-female demolition team working in Christchurch’s residential red zone already hoping is shrugging off stereotypes about women working in construction. to expand.

Digger operator Bianca O’Neill and Since it began last month, contracts manager Kate Dirkzwager, “I think any female Downtown Farmers’ Market both from Jamon Civil and has attracted fresh crowds to Construction, have been working with should give it a go.” The Commons, the open space CERA portfolio manager Victoria Esson on the corner of Kilmore and on Crown-owned property clearances Bianca O’Neill Durham streets where Crowne in the residential red zone in Bexley. Digger operator Plaza hotel once stood.

Aged between 24 and 26, all three of Friends Alistair Goile and John these rebuild workers are young and waste and, where possible, recycling Lodge thought a produce and female in a male-dominated industry. it easier and more cost-effective. giftware market would attract In Canterbury, about 16 per cent of weekend visitors to the area, construction workers are women. Kate Dirkzwager’s career also which is currently surrounded changed substantially when she by construction. A former hairdresser, Bianca O’Neill joined local company Jamon Civil and “It dawned on me, there is so has been a digger operator and site Construction as a contracts manager. Bianca O’Neill (on the digger) clears much happening around the foreman for two years. the Bexley property. “I came back from overseas where area but it’s all developers and “I really love it. I couldn’t go back to I had been teaching yoga. An glass and steel. We thought it an office job or work inside now. opportunity came up with Jamon, residential red zone, with a particular would be good to bring a bit Sometimes [as a woman] you’ve they took a punt on me and here focus on health and safety. of fruit and vege and cottage got to prove yourself, but the guys I I am,” says Kate Dirkzwager. industry amongst it all. work with are pretty good. At times She doesn’t think there’s any secret you meet new people and they are “I think that we are really lucky to being a woman in the rebuild other “We thought a few hundred like, ‘I can do better than you,’ but that we’ve got an influx of people than respecting others and gaining people might come on our you get used to that after a while, of different ages, backgrounds their respect. first day but four or five and forget them.” and nationalities working in the thousand turned up. It was just Christchurch rebuild who are bringing “I do think age and gender does immense,” Alistair Goile says. Kate Dirkzwager says Bianca is one of different inputs and perspectives.” initially work against us but I just treat their best digger operators because the contractors like I would like to be To find out more, go to: of her patience and attention to detail CERA’s Victoria Esson oversees treated and eventually they realise facebook.com/ in clearing properties. Her thorough Crown-owned property demolitions you are in there to help them out downtownfarmersmarketnz approach makes sorting demolition and relocations in the flat land and get the job done.”

Last month was ‘Girls with Red zone property clearances High-vis’ month, an initiative of Connexis, the infrastructure As of 30 June, 6,945 of 7,041 – or happen by 31 July, and 44 where as sheds, driveways and paths – industry training organisation. 99 per cent – of properties owned demolition cannot yet proceed from the cleared flat land by the Crown have been cleared of because of insurance issues properties, so the land is in Its aim was to show women what the dwellings in the flat land red still to be resolved, or issues a suitable state ahead of jobs are on offer and encourage zone by CERA and insurers. such as unforeseen asbestos any decisions on future use. them to apply for vacancies. contamination holding things up. Properties not yet cleared The clearance of Crown-owned To find out more, go to: include 52 where the relocation The focus now is on removing any properties is continuing in the www.connexis.org.nz of the dwelling is planned to remaining built structures – such Port Hills red zone.

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What this means for your rates 2015/16 rates increases

Rates rises are lower than originally proposed and the 25 per cent rural discount on general rates for remote rural properties is unchanged.

Historically Christchurch rates have been lower than, or broadly comparable with, other metropolitan centres and neighbouring districts. By the end of 2025, estimated average residential rates for Christchurch will still be lower than those estimated for Wellington, Waimakariri and Auckland. Residential Business Rural*

Rateable % % % $ $ $ property value increase increase increase Rates increases $400,ooo 2,010 +7.5 2,797 +8.1 1,138 +6.3

$600,ooo 2,875 +8.2 4,056 +8.6 1,585 +7.2

$800,ooo 3,740 +8.6 5,315 +8.9 2,033 +7.7

$1m 4,606 +8.8 6,574 +9.0 2,480 +8.0

$1.5m 6,770 +9.1 9,722 +9.3 3,598 +8.5 Residential Business Rural * Does not include water, sewerage or drainage rates, but includes part 2015/16 — 7.98% waste minimisation rate. Rural estimates do not include targeted rates 2016/17 — 7.18% for water supply, sewerage and land drainage. Rural properties typically do not pay these rates due to their remote location. 2017/18 — 6.98%

2018/19 — 5.74%

• South New Brighton Holiday Central city development Our assets Plan highlights Park stays open pending the contributions rebate outcome of discussions with The Council will raise funds for the New pools and recreation centres A further $10 million worth existing lessees rebuild through the phased release of rebates for residential • Linwood/Woolston pool of up to $750 million in capital Restoration of landmark buildings developments and $5 million from companies owned through • Eastern Recreation and for commercial developments • Town Hall its commercial arm Christchurch Sport Centre to promote investment in the City Holdings Ltd (CCHL). • Mona Vale Gatehouse central city. • Ngā Puna Wai sports hub and Homestead It may not be necessary to release • Wharenui Recreation Housing • Sign of the Takahe the full amount of capital if the Centre repaired Council delays some major building The Council plans to: • Gaiety Hall, Akaroa projects and makes other savings. • Avebury Park Paddling Pool • open an additional 700 social repaired or rebuilt Roading and transport housing units by the end of 2016 This will be addressed in the 2016/17 Annual Plan. An independent review New community facilities • $231.4 million on road repairs • lease Council-owned social of our capital building and works housing to a Community Housing • Aranui Youth and • An Accessible City will improve programme will ensure we’ve got Provider. This will make new Community Facility central city roads and cycle and our priorities right and could result tenants eligible for a government pedestrian access in some projects being deferred or • Central Library rental subsidy so social housing dropped if necessary. • 13 major cycleways can continue to operate without • Combined libraries and rates funding. Capital release options include: community centres: • Bus priority measures and improved passenger facilities Community partnerships • CCHL companies paying the • Bishopdale • Sumner to Lyttelton Road rebuilt The Council will investigate Council an increased dividend by • Belfast options for partnering with the raising money through borrowing, • Annex Road / Birmingham Drive / • Halswell community on projects such as the issuing preference shares or Wrights Road route upgrade leasing commercial operations management, maintenance and • Hornby • Northern Arterial Cranford Street repair of community facilities. • selling CCHL companies wholly or extension and four-laning project • Sumner It will also: in part to strategic partners. to be reconsidered as part of • St Martins (volunteer library) 2016/17 Annual Plan • explore ways of delivering social Further public consultation would and community outcomes using be required before any sale of: • Redcliffs (volunteer library) Water, sewerage, stormwater ‘time banking’ – a system where • Orion New Zealand • Heathcote (volunteer library) and flooding members providing services earn a currency called ‘time dollars’ • Lyttelton Port Company Eastern suburbs • Renew water pipes, reduce pollution from wastewater • fund a feasibility study on a • Christchurch International Airport • $3 million for the regeneration overflows, upgrade treatment community currency of New Brighton via the hot plants, and improve stormwater • EcoCentral salt-water pools and staged management • look at the relationship • Town Hall development of the New between time banking and a Brighton Suburban Master Plan • $315 million for flood protection complementary community • Council shareholding in Vbase Ltd. projects and a new $750,000 currency. • An independent report will be Flood Defence Fund for flood- Non-strategic assets that can done into the feasibility of a affected communities Update on facilities in the east – be sold wholly or in part without promenade along North Beach page 10. further public consultation include sand dunes City Care Ltd, Red Bus Ltd and • Rawhiti Golf Club to take over Enable Services Ltd. management and maintenance

of Rawhiti Golf Course

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Plan delivers for New Brighton family The Perriam family of New Brighton is looking forward to enjoying some of the Long Term Plan improvements for their home suburb.

Esther Perriam was one of the driving forces behind Josh and Esther Perriam with their children Reid (2) and Elliott (5). more than 500 submissions opposing the proposed closure of the Rawhiti Golf Course and the South New Brighton Holiday Park, and calling on the Council to invest more in her home suburb. Long Term Plan puts city Some 3,000 public submissions helped shape It worked. The Plan’s $3 million regeneration decisions on how to spend our limited budget, package for the east includes extra funding for the finances on a firm footing and we had to make some tough calls. This Plan New Brighton hot salt-water pools legacy project, is a starting point and may change in forthcoming the staged development of the New Brighton Christchurch City Council has adopted the Long Annual Plans when we have more certainty over Suburban Master Plan, and a feasibility study for a Term Plan 2015–25, setting out its priorities for issues such as insurance payments. promenade along the sand dunes at North Beach. the next 10 years. Ms Perriam says the regeneration package is exactly what the suburb needs and builds on existing Over the next 10 years we will spend $9.9B (excluding housing)* attractions such as the library and the pier.

“People can come here and make a day of it – go Parks and shopping, lunch at a café, have a swim in the pools $m open spaces or the surf, get a book from the library and finish $,m Roading Roads, footpaths, % Neighbourhood, regional and with a walk along the beach or out on the pier. % street lights, bridges heritage parks, Botanic Gardens, cemeteries, rural fire fighting, jetties and environmental education “We try to shop locally. If there’s continued Regulatory development and new stores coming in as a result $,m $m services of all this, hopefully we’ll be able to spend more money locally.” % Wastewater Building consents, parking % enforcement, dog and noise control, alcohol licensing Children Elliott (5) and Reid (2) are fourth- generation New Brighton residents. Ms Perriam says Transport they won’t have to travel into the city for swimming Water $ m Bus shelters and passenger lounges, $m lessons once the proposed hot salt-water pool % cycleways, car parking, transport % supply operations and education, jetties complex and a new pool at QEII are open. and wharfs Ms Perriam says golfer husband Josh is pleased the Rubbish Governance Rawhiti Golf Course will remain open under a new $ m $m Council and Community Board Refuse collection, management agreement with the golf club. “It’s a meetings, hearings, elections, % recycling, landfill costs % public consultation beautiful links course with affordable green fees and great parking.” Community $m Flood $m resilience % protection % Community facilities and grants, “The extra funding that’s customer services, civil defence, rural fire, events and festivals been gifted is a huge thing. Economic People feel like they’ve been development $m $m Canterbury Development Stormwater Corporation, Christchurch and listened to.” % % Canterbury Tourism, city promotions, international relations, venue management (Vbase), civic events Esther Perriam New Brighton resident Corporate $m $m Rockfall work, property and Interest % investment in Council % Controlled Organisations The South New Brighton Holiday Park will remain open pending the outcome of discussions with existing lessees. Sport and City policy $ m recreation $m and planning Discussions about the Plan also brought the % Swimming pools, recreation % District plan, environmental, community together in a way Ms Perriam last saw and sport centres, playing fields urban and transport planning immediately after the earthquakes. “People engaged with their friends and neighbours again through the Libraries, arts Long Term Plan process. I’m seeing people talking $m $m Heritage to each other about what’s happening and what’s % and culture on the community Facebook page. Art gallery, museums % protection

* operational and capital spending “There’s a level of engagement with the Council that hasn’t been seen since the pier project. People now see that the Council can help us go forward.”

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The Council will be spending $65 million over the next three years on its Major Cycle Routes with a significant contribution coming from the Government. Funding boost to accelerate cycleways work Substantial work will be done over the next three years on seven of the 13 Major Cycle Routes that Christchurch City Council is building.

In approving its spending plan for the “This represents great value for The routes to receive funding are: Routes network is one of those,” next 10 years, the Council confirmed Christchurch ratepayers,” says says Mr Clearwater. • Papanui Parallel its commitment to building the Councillor Phil Clearwater, who $156 million network of cycleways. chairs the Infrastructure, Transport • Northern Line Cycleway “We have heard a consistent message and Environment Committee. from our community about the need A multi-million dollar funding • Uni-Cycle to deliver safer options for people investment by central government • Heathcote Expressway who choose to ride, and to know this will provide significant momentum has support at central government to the project. “People will see • Rapanui – Shag Rock Cycleway level is an endorsement of our plans.” significant progress • Quarryman’s Trail The Government’s Urban Cycleways The Urban Cycleways Fund also Fund contributes $19.04 million. It over the next three • Little River Link. allocated money towards two is expected the National Land years on routes projects in Waimakariri. A shared Transport Fund will contribute Mr Clearwater says building the Major path connecting Woodend to a further $22.57 million. criss-crossing the city.” Cycle Routes network is a significant Rangiora got $170,000 and another piece of work that is integral to the shared path linking Kaiapoi and Councillor Phil Clearwater The funding from central government 30-year plan for transport in the city. Rangiora was allocated $350,000. means the Council can deliver Chairman of the Infrastructure, Transport and Environment $65 million worth of the programme “As a city, we can’t keep building For more information about the Committee over the next three years for a local roads that cost a lot to maintain and Christchurch Major Cycle Routes, investment of $23.5 million. get clogged up. We need to provide go to the Council’s website: alternatives and the Major Cycle ccc.govt.nz/cycleways

the recreation and sport centre with half of 2016 to ensure that services facility for staff, the public and Rebuild projects these facilities on the QEII Park aren’t disrupted during the busy for its furry residents. in the East site benefits the entire community. summer period. Construction of the Eastern Cuthberts Green In terms of facilities, 2015 is Recreation and Sport Centre is Redcliffs Voluntary Library The repair this year of the soccer proving to be a pretty good year scheduled to begin in August 2016. and Community Facility pavilion and softball complex has for Christchurch’s eastern suburbs. It is expected the facility will open With rebuild funding approved returned Cuthberts Green to its As well as the start of work on in 2018. planning is advancing to decide how pre-quake form. Cuthberts Green Aranui Youth and Community the facility will look and function. on Pages Road is also home to Centre (see page 5), there’s a host Shirley Library As well as a voluntary library, it will Cowles Stadium — the city’s leading of projects either freshly completed, Repairs on Shirley Library will begin be flexible to the many other needs basketball facility, which opened in currently underway, or building up on 24 August 2015 and continue of the community. The voluntary October 2012. a head of steam. into October. Contractors will work library is temporarily operating out outside opening hours, allowing the of the Redcliffs Tennis Club. Toilets Eastern Recreation library to remain open. The Council has prioritised the and Sport Centre Animal Shelter repair and rebuild of public toilets The Council is beginning design New Brighton Library Repairs on the Council’s animal across the city and Banks Peninsula, work on the new Eastern Recreation The popular Salt on the Pier café, shelter on Metro Place are going with the first new state-of-the- and Sport Centre at QEII Park. which shares a building with New well, and are set to be finished art facility arriving in South New Staff are working closely with the Brighton Library, was repaired in in August 2015. Along with other Brighton Park in June 2015. The Ministry of Education and Avonside 2014 and a date for repairs to the planned works in the area, the East will see more toilets appear in Girls’ and Shirley Boys’ High Schools library has been pencilled in. These result will be a much-improved Avon Park and Bexley Park over the to ensure that the co-location of are scheduled to begin in the first next months.

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Christchurch City Council first to launch issue-reporting phone app People are making use of a service to report issues such as overflowing rubbish bins and pot holes instantly to Christchurch City Council from their mobile phones.

Since Snap Send Solve’s launch last such as graffiti, blocked drains, incident type, notes, location of the pot holes, to be accurately located. month, the public have submitted fallen trees, broken playground incident, photo and user’s contact The Council can also immediately more than 700 reports. Most equipment, and rubbish can be details. The report is then allocated understand the extent of the regularly reported are concerns easily captured and reported. to the relevant Council department. problem, and investigate and about roading and streets. act on it. The app works by identifying the The more information the public The smartphone application (app) location where the photo is taken can provide, the more the Council Snap Send Solve is free to download allows people to take photos of using the phone’s GPS data. It sends can help isolate and investigate the from the Apple app store or council-related issues and report an email to the Council from the issue. The app allows for smaller Android’s Google Play. them quickly and easily. Problems user’s email address, including the and hard-to-find problems, such as

Deadline day for dogs The close-off date for Christchurch people to pay dog registration fees is 31 July.

All registered dog owners were mailed their application for dog registration in June. Christchurch City Council has introduced a new online payment system. It is quick and easy to use so, if you haven’t yet paid your dog registration, now is a good time to do it online.

Other ways to pay are to phone 03 941 8999 with your credit card details; post your Application for Dog Registration form with your cheque to Linwood Customer Service Desk, PO Box 73025, Christchurch 8154; or take your payment to one of the Council’s Customer Service Desks listed on the back of the application form. People will soon be able to comment on steps to identify coastal hazards on city properties. Pay online at: www.ccc.govt.nz/registerdog A ddressing natural hazards across Christchurch city Coastal hazards and susceptibility to flooding are a major focus for stage three of Christchurch City Council’s district plan review, to be notified on Saturday 25 July.

Stage three proposals include identifying coastal notification. This will be followed by drop- erosion and coastal inundation management in sessions across the district, where people areas, and high flood hazard management areas. can come along to learn more about how their Another is to continue the mapping of flood property will be affected and how to make management areas across the city that began a submission on the proposals. People with in stage one. properties that are directly affected by the proposals will receive a letter advising them Among other proposals, natural and cultural of this. heritage proposals are to schedule trees and heritage buildings, as well as to identify and Submissions open on 25 July and close schedule natural features and landscapes and on 4 September 2015. sites of ecological significance. For more information, go to: The proposals will be outlined in a newsletter to proposeddistrictplan.ccc.govt.nz People can now pay their dog registration online. be delivered to all households around the time of

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Rangiora Town Hall – bringing theatre, music and movies back to town With a 360-seat auditorium, an adjoining 150-seat theatre, a well-appointed function room and two 23-seat cinemas, the new, improved version of the Rangiora Town Hall is a clear success as it attracts patrons from throughout the Waimakariri district.

Recently North Canterbury Musical customers. We’ve had a pretty solid Society’s 10-day stage version of opening period and have recently Beauty and the Beast met with established a regular newsletter to packed houses and audience acclaim. keep our patrons updated on further Society President Lynne James says developments and what’s coming up.” their committee was “delighted with the facilities the community has been The earthquake-strengthened presented with after the extensive Town Hall was officially re-opened refurbishment of the Town Hall”. at a ceremony on Saturday 7 March after being closed for more than Similarly the owner of the Town Hall three years. Cinemas, Jeremy Stewart, says he’s thrilled with how the community has Improvements in the front-of- been responding to the cinemas. house area include the refurbished auditorium with a deeper orchestra pit, and an additional 150-seat theatre space that, with retractable seating, “It’s extremely can also be used as a cinema space satisfying to be or for dance performance. In addition, there are four new meeting rooms able to bring quality and a fully serviced function room. movies back to

the people of the Contact details: Waimakariri district.” waimakariri.govt.nz

Jeremy Stewart 03 311 8900 Owner of the Town Hall Cinemas [email protected]

Theatre, music and movies are making a welcome return to the Waimakariri “Since the re-opening of the building community as the Town Hall reopens. we’ve had a lot of very satisfied

N ew projects look Towards ’25 Key infrastructure projects consulted on through Selwyn District Council’s Long Term Plan, Towards ’25, will be going ahead as a result of public support.

These projects include roading infrastructure such as roading and improvements needed following community facilities and keeping rates the Southern Motorway extension, at an affordable level. The feedback Selwyn District Council’s Long Term Plan includes roading improvements the development of a flyover across from the community has been that and a flyover across SH1. State Highway One and additional most residents are comfortable with road maintenance work. Investment the projects we have put forward for in new community facilities and the future,” says Mayor Coe. charge the district-wide rate to a district-wide rate for community parks, improvements to Leeston’s households who do not currently centres, halls and recreation reserves stormwater system, Rolleston town A change to the rating system was pay Council water or wastewater was not adopted this year, rating centre projects and a number of local also consulted on, with a proposed rates. It plans to review and evaluate levels have changed somewhat from projects will also proceed. shift to district-wide rates for water, submissions on the proposal to create the levels proposed in the draft Long wastewater, community centres and a district-wide rate for community Term Plan. The Council received 368 submissions halls, and reserves. While submitters centres, halls and reserves and is on the draft Long Term Plan. “We generally supported the changes not planning to introduce a rating were pleased with the public for water and wastewater, views change for these facilities for the participation in the consultation and were mixed on whether the district- coming year. Local hall and reserve Contact details: I would like to thank everyone who wide approach was appropriate committees will be involved in selwyn.govt.nz made a submission or attended a for community centres, halls future discussions. 03 347 2800 or 03 318 8338 consultation meeting,” says Selwyn and reserves. Mayor Kelvin Coe. The overall average rate increase The change to rating for water over the next 10 years is 4.4 per cent “In preparing the Long Term Plan, and wastewater systems will take a year. For most properties, the rate the Council aimed to strike a good effect from 1 July 2015. The Council increase for 2015/16 is between 3 and balance between investing in key confirmed that it will not 7 per cent. Because the proposal for

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E QC works with customers to find the best way forward With more than 98 per cent of its 69,000 Canterbury home repairs completed or underway, the Earthquake Commission (EQC) is working with the last of its customers, who have not yet been able to commit to a managed repair, to determine the best way forward for them.

EQC Chief Executive Ian Simpson “We know that a managed repair says many of the repairs that are yet is not the best option for some to be done are more complex than customers, and we know that a those completed so far. simple cash settlement may not work for others. We are keen to “Because of this complexity, we work with remaining customers need to keep talking with these on a case-by-case basis to find the customers to determine the best nature of support they need to options for them. enable the resolution of their claim,” Mr Simpson says. “EQC is as committed as ever to completing its work in Canterbury. “We’re actively working with We do not currently have an end these customers to resolve their date for the Canterbury Home Repair claims in a way that best suits their Programme and will be here for as circumstances. To do this, we are long as it takes to get the job done,” working with other agencies and Mr Simpson says. support networks.”

“However, with the vast majority of Customers in the programme can repairs now complete, we cannot still choose to opt out, up until the keep the repair programme running point that repair work is underway. indefinitely.” Customers uncertain about their The Earthquake Commission Act claim status or who want to make an 1993 allows EQC to choose to settle appointment to meet with a member (from left) Andrew LePine, Director of Beech Construction, and Tim building claims by cash payments or of the Community Contact Team Hopkins, Project Manager, with home owner Suzie Rivers following the by repairing or replacing earthquake- can contact EQC on 0800 DAMAGE repair of her home under the Canterbury Home Repair Programme. damaged buildings. (0800 326 243).

Warm, dry homes for Housing New Zealand tenants Up to 5,000 earthquake-damaged Housing New Zealand homes across Christchurch will not only be repaired by the end of this year but will be warmer and drier too.

While repairing the damaged homes, significant improvements to existing Housing New Zealand’s Canterbury properties will help deliver better Earthquake Recovery Programme is health outcomes for tenants. taking the opportunity to install new floor coverings, ventilation, heating, Minister Bennett says Housing New curtains and insulation and do other Zealand’s repair programme across upgrades as needed. Christchurch is “enhancing the quality of existing state houses while the This approach has been warmly positive progress to build 700 new supported by Social Housing Minister homes is helping modernise social Hon Paula Bennett. She recently housing stock, which will benefit visited Christchurch to acknowledge tenants and their families for many Housing New Zealand’s progress years to come”. as it passed the 4,000 mark in its A Housing New Zealand contractor carries out extensive repairs inside programme to repair up to 5,000 Meanwhile, nationwide, Housing an earthquake-damaged property. earthquake-damaged homes. New Zealand plans to spend around $200 million in this financial year This programme has entered its final on maintaining and upgrading replacement programme will also specialist trade hours in New Zealand. phases and will be completed before its properties. begin, which will upgrade Housing It responds to around 450,000 the end of this year. New Zealand properties with long-life, maintenance calls each year, engages This work includes insulation 10-year smoke alarms. an estimated 3,500 tradespeople and Improving the quality of existing upgrades, curtain installations, aims for four-hour turnarounds on homes is an important part of the exterior painting and boundary Housing New Zealand is the largest urgent health and safety jobs. Phone overall repair programme. The fencing. A major smoke alarm single consumer of residential HNZ on 0800 801 601.

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S CIRT wastewater work flowing in the east The Stronger Christchurch Infrastructure Rebuild Team (SCIRT) crews are working hard on wastewater repairs in eastern suburbs. The new vacuum wastewater system in Aranui is progressing well and repairs on one of the city’s essential wastewater pipes have recently started in Linwood.

SCIRT’s City Care crew install a vacuum wastewater chamber in Aranui.

Around 2,600 properties either side Crews are 95 per cent through to the Bromley wastewater A ll action in of Pages Road will be connected installing the six vacuum mains on treatment plant. to the new vacuum wastewater Pages Road. These pipes run down system, which uses air pressure to Pages Road, taking wastewater Traffic Aranui move wastewater through pipes to from properties in the surrounding Road closures and detours are the treatment plant. streets to the vacuum station in The small army of construction necessary to complete this complex Bexley Reserve. workers and excavators continue to work. For the latest information Latest progress make their way around the streets about closures and detours, go to: Almost 50 per cent of the new of Aranui, as SCIRT’s City Care More than 500 vacuum collection strongerchristchurch.govt.nz/ wastewater pressure main has been and Fletcher teams install the new chambers have been placed in the aranui-area-update installed on Pages Road. This vacuum wastewater system in the ground and around 10,000 metres 80-centimetre-diameter pipe takes neighbourhood. of pipe have been laid. Thanks everyone for your patience all the wastewater from the new when travelling through the area. pump station at Bexley Reserve

The Southern Relief – a massive and vital pipe

Major repairs are underway on 6 metres wide by 6 metres deep – will Crews are also working on Worcester Why didn’t these repairs a massive wastewater pipe that need to be dug so crews can reach Street between Dacre Street and start sooner? runs down Worcester Street and the pipe. This means some parts of Woodham Road, digging a large The Southern Relief is a major Woodham Road in Linwood. the road will need to be closed during trench so a damaged section of pipe pipeline, which carries a large amount the project. can be replaced. of wastewater. It could not be fixed SCIRT’s McConnell Dowell team until some work on another major is working on the pipe, called the Repairs are being done in four stages Information for drivers wastewater pipeline, the Wairakei Southern Relief, which is 1.6 metres and are expected to be finished by and residents Diversion, had finished. in diameter and was badly damaged the end of 2016. The first stage has • Parts of Worcester Street between in the earthquakes. started on Worcester Street, between Woodham Road and Linwood This is because the wastewater Linwood Avenue and Woodham Avenue will be one-way heading that normally flows through the The Southern Relief is essential to Road. Later in the project, work will towards Linwood Avenue until Southern Relief is being diverted to the Christchurch rebuild, helping to be done on Woodham Road between repairs are complete. the Wairakei Diversion while some create a resilient wastewater system. Gloucester Street and just past sections of the Southern Relief are It takes wastewater from around Kerrs Road. • Worcester Street, between being repaired and replaced. 200,000 homes and businesses Woodham Road and Dacre Street, in Christchurch to the Bromley First stage of work – will be closed while crews work Wastewater Treatment Plant. currently underway on replacing that section of pipe. Contact details: Crews have been working on The repairs Worcester Street between Linwood • SCIRT’s McConnell Dowell team strongerchristchurch.govt.nz SCIRT is replacing some parts of the Avenue and Woodham Road, is working closely with residents 03 941 8999 damaged pipe and repairing cracks in installing ‘gates’ inside the pipe and the local community affected others. The team is also replacing and to change the direction that the by this work. Regular information [email protected] installing new manholes. wastewater flows in. This allows them and updates will be provided to repair the pipe between Linwood throughout the project, and the Because the Southern Relief is so big, Avenue and Surrey Street while it team will help in any way they can. in some areas large trenches – around is empty.

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Useful contacts

Christchurch City Council SCIRT Canterbury Support Line 03 941 8999 03 941 8999 0800 777 846 0800 800 169 [email protected] [email protected] strongerchristchurch.govt.nz ccc.govt.nz Earthquake Support Coordination Service Waimakariri District Council 0800 777 846 CERA 03 311 8900 0800 RING CERA waimakariri.govt.nz 0800 7464 2372 Residential Advisory Service [email protected] 03 379 7027 cera.govt.nz Selwyn District Council 0800 777 299 03 347 2800 advisory.org.nz 03 318 8338 EQC selwyn.govt.nz 0800 DAMAGE Canterbury Earthquake Temporary 0800 326 243 Accommodation Service eqc.govt.nz Environment Canterbury 0800 673 227 03 353 9007 quakeaccommodation.govt.nz ecan.govt.nz

15 What’s on...

New Zealand International Film Festival 2015 7–23 August, Hoyts Northlands & Isaac Theatre Royal

The best and brightest of world cinema is brought to you straight from the international circuit to the giant screens of New Zealand. Various prices

Go Green Expo Christchurch Madama Butterfly A Mid-Winter’s Ale Festival 15–16 August, 10am–5pm, Air Force Museum 23, 25, 28, 30 July and 1 August, 25 July, 11am–7pm, Rolleston Community Centre 7.30pm, Isaac Theatre Royal New Zealand’s largest organic, sustainability Bringing together the elite of Canterbury’s craft and green-living expo. Hope, fidelity and honour resonate with thunderous brewers, the inaugural A Mid-Winter’s Ale Festival Adults $5–$10. Children U17 free force in Puccini’s tender love story. promises to be a day to remember. Over 50 $49.50–$148.50 + booking fee different beers plus ciders. General Admission $35

Alan Davies – Little Victories Davis Cup – NZ v India Elvis One Night With Kitty, Daisy and Lewis 31 July, 8pm–10.10pm, Horncastle Arena 17, 18, 19 July, Wilding You: The Studio 28 July, 7pm, Allen St Rock Club Park Tennis Centre Sessions The star of QI and Jonathan Creek returns to New 2 August, 7pm, Isaac Performing songs from their new album – produced Zealand with his critically acclaimed follow-up show From $8 Theatre Royal by long-time fan and former Clash member Mick Little Victories. Jones – hailed by many as their best yet. $69 + booking fee $79–$119 $50

The events featured on this page are just a selection of what’s happening in Christchurch over the next few weeks. Find out more online.

The Warratahs NZIHL League Game Tommy Emmanuel 1 August, 9pm–11.55pm, Gustav’s Wine Bar & Kitchen – Canterbury Red Devils v Dunedin Thunder 22 August, 8–9 August, 4.30pm, Alpine Ice, 495 Brougham St 8pm–10.10pm, The Warratahs celebrate the release of their new Aurora Centre album with new songs and old favourites from their Final home season round for the NZIHL Champions, entire catalogue. Canterbury Red Devils. Come along and see the From $79.50 $25 fastest game in the world. $12–$17 For more events visit: bethere.co.nz