November 2019. Edition 17

Welcome to our regular newsletter about the interagency response to support people after the 15 March attacks at two mosques.

donation as the founding gift. We look forward to Fund to support minority working with Sport Canterbury, Sport New groups inclusion through Zealand, the Christchurch City Council, and the sports codes themselves to create a movement of sport launched. inclusion, fun and comradery on fields and sportsgrounds. The Christchurch Foundation is launching a The Christchurch Foundation would also like to Sports Inclusivity Fund. Its purpose is to fund acknowledge the support of the Christchurch City initiatives that support inclusion of ethnic Council, Canterbury Cricket, ChristchurchNZ, The minorities in sport in Canterbury. Canterbury Cricket Trust, VBase and the English New Zealand Cricket and their event partners Cricket Board. have generously gifted the gate takings of today’s Anyone wanting to contribute to the fund can do T20 game between the Black Caps and England to so at christchurchfoundation.org.nz. this fund.

Following the March 15 terror attacks, Canterbury’s sporting communities, particularly cricket and football, were devastated. Members, A moment’s silence family and friends were suddenly gone, were injured or were facing overwhelming long-term At today’s match between the Black Caps and emotional pain. England children from the Muslim communities and some friends (whom are also in the video Sport Canterbury, Sport New Zealand and the below) will be accompanying the players on to Christchurch City Council wanted to do the park – all dressed in white. something to support. They, like The Christchurch Foundation, saw an opportunity to use sport as a vehicle to help increase the inclusion of ethnic minorities within Christchurch’s communities. Football and cricket, sports played and enjoyed globally by diverse ethnicities, appeared a logical place to start.

“We’ve all teamed together to create sporting initiatives that facilitate sustainable, long-term benefits for our Muslim communities and for other minority groups within our region,” said Christchurch Foundation CE, Amy Carter. There will be a moment’s silence to remember those affected by the 15 March attacks. “Today's generosity is incredible, and we are extremely thankful to have received such a large

What’s on in Christchurch this The announcer will read the following words: weekend Good afternoon everyone

In March, Christchurch was rocked by a terrible attack on the local Muslim community which caused the death of 51 souls and left a city, a province and a nation in shock and disbelief.

Nearly eight months later we stand with you today, alongside children representing the friends and families of those worst affected, to remember those who lost their lives and to reaffirm our commitment to an inclusive and welcoming New Zealand way of life. Treetech Fireworks Spectacular

To mark this occasion, the proceeds of all ticket There is a major fireworks display at New sales from today’s match will be donated to a fund Brighton tonight, please be aware there could be aimed at supporting, and encouraging the loud bangs and we hope these don’t cause alarm. participation of, ethnic minorities in Canterbury If you are intending on going to sport. tonight's Treetech Fireworks Spectacular at New It is New Zealand Cricket’s firm belief that sport is Brighton, you are encouraged to walk, cycle or an ideal vehicle for bringing our communities bus to the big night out. Eastgate Mall is opening together to celebrate not just what we have in up the mall car park so that anyone can then hop common - but the differences that define us. on the Yellow Line bus to New Brighton. To help people get home, Environment Canterbury has We are all – beautifully the same, and wonderfully waived the fares on buses leaving New Brighton different. after the fireworks. The last bus will leave New Brighton at 11.15pm. Would you now join me in a moment’s silence to remember those who lost their lives on March 15. Tinstletown-themed entertainment and food trucks will complement the evening from 6pm

before showers of light burst over from 9pm. Check out the bus schedules and route information.

Tariq Omar Memorial Football Cup

A special five-a-side football tournament will be held at Avonhead Park on Sunday in remembrance of the Christchurch Mosque victims. FC Twenty11 will host the Tariq Omar Memorial Football Cup in memory of one of the club's valued players, with team entry proceeds going to families affected by the attacks.

Banks Peninsula Walking Festival Ducks are available through a raffle system, with the ticket number matching a duck on the day. Plenty of prizes are also on offer during the fundraiser.

CSO – Last Night of the Proms

Fly the flag and raise your voices for the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra’s annual Last

Night of the Proms at the Join the Banks Peninsula Walking Festival this on Saturday night. weekend. Join conductor Brian Law and the Christchurch Make the most of the stunning scenery of Banks City Choir for the best of the classics and rousing Peninsula during this month's Walking Festival. anthems such as God Save the Queen, Jerusalem and Land of Hope and Glory. Choose from an array of amazing wanders and hikes in Lyttelton, Akaroa, Governors Bay, Tickets range from $18.45 (child/student) to Diamond Harbour and across greater Banks $64.58 (premium adult). Peninsula.

Guides will take the lead on tracks, reserves and private land, sharing their wealth of knowledge Spring Plant Sale and experience along the way. Try the new multi- Take a wander into the Botanic Gardens and snap year challenge for hardy trampers – walking up a bargain at the annual Spring Plant Sale on Kaitorete Spit in several stages. Sunday between 11am and 3pm. Adventurous walkers may also enjoy a "Head of Hosted by the Friends of the Christchurch Botanic the Harbour" hike in Governors Bay, or a more Gardens, the sale under the Phoenix Palm tree gentle wander around Okains Bay and Quail outside the kiosk (over the bridge from the Island this weekend. Armagh Street car park), features a wide range of Several family friendly options are also on offer. plants, including trees, shrubs, natives, exotics, succulents, perennials and even indoor Book your weekend walk to secure a spot. plants. Please bring your own bags or cardboard boxes.

Canterbury Duck Race

Get “quacking” and head to the Bridge of Stories of Valour: Book talk Remembrance for the annual Life Education Canterbury Duck Race event from 10.30am on Discover the wartime memories of the residents Sunday. of local Ryman Retirement Villages at a special event at Tūranga hosted by journalist Mike Crean. Staged on the Avon River, the Duck Race will start from the and finish in Their stories have been collated into a Victoria Square. book, Stories of Valour: Wartime Memories of our Residents. The book talk gets under way at 2pm A schools race and corporate best-dressed duck on Sunday in the TSB Space on level one. showcase will precede the main event – Harold's Great Duck Race (open to the public) – at 12.15pm.

Nanogirl Live! Bring on the Noise The 30-minute guided walk starts in Worcester Boulevard, with gold coin donations going to the Packed with experiments, explosions and Christchurch SPCA. music, Nanogirl Live! brings science and engineering to life at the on Sunday afternoon. Little Andromeda Nanogirl – aka nanotechnologist Dr Michelle Pop into the Little Andromeda pop-up theatre on Dickinson – lab assistant Boris and CLAIR The Terrace this weekend. (Constantly Learning Artificial Intelligence Repositoy) deliver an interactive science There is plenty on offer for all ages. Entertaining experience for the whole family. and provocative, MEME LORD challenges audiences, exploring popular images, videos and

gifs to spread across the internet and into our 10 Hour Day/Nighter & 6 Hour Blast MTB Relay lives.

Join about 1600 mountain bikers for an Check out the show tonight and on Saturday. exciting mountain bike relay at McLeans Forest For preschoolers, join in the fun with Me and My Park on Saturday. Nana from 2 to 5 November. Race against the clock to complete as many laps Told with clever props, simple language and of the 11-kilometre course as you can in either 10 nostalgic tunes, this special story from the or six hours. Cubbin Theatre Company celebrates the unique Suitable for all levels (and for those aged 14 up), love children share with their grandparents. you can take part as a team member or solo rider.

The fun gears up from 10am. John Wright & the Sou' Westers

Former New Zealand cricketer John Wright and Rollickin Dog Walk the Sou’Westers will play at the Rangiora Town Hall to support the Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust.

Tonight's show combines songs and stories from Wright’s sporting and songwriting careers.

The event marks the launch of Friends of Wellbeing, a way for businesses and individuals to show support for the trust.

The Early Early Late Show

Take a dog for a city walk but remember to bring Fast, funny and family friendly improvised a lead. comedy takes the spotlight at the Court Theatre at 4pm on Sunday. Bring your best mate to the Rollickin Gelato Cafe at the Arts Centre for a fun walk and free Ideal for “tweenagers” and their grown-ups, The scoop of dog-friendly gelato at 11am on Early Early Late Show brings scenes, stories and Saturday. songs to life – with a lot of inspiration from the audience.

Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club open day

Check out the aircraft, talk to pilots and take a trial flight at the Canterbury Recreational Aircraft Club open day at the Rangiora Airfield in Fernside.

Enjoy ice-cream trucks, a bouncy castle and face painting on Saturday from 10am to 3pm.

Silversmiths' Guild Annual Show & Sale

Take in the Silversmiths' Guild Annual Show & Sale at the Arts Centre this weekend.

Open from 10am to 5pm upstairs in the Boys’ High School Building, the show features a range of locally made jewellery.

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