City Scene - January / February 1999

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August 1999 C H R I S T C H U R C H C I T Y C O U N C I L · Y O U R P E O P L E · Y O U R C I T Y

LOOKING TO A HI- TECH FUTURE	WESTLAKE PROVIDES A TOUCH OF THE EAST	WARDEN HONOURED	OLD GLASS PUT TO GOOD USE	THE ORBITER — A NEW GENERATION OF BUS SERVICE	CLASSIC STAGE ART OF JAPAN TO BE SEEN AT GREAT HALL

9-9-99 may be lucky date for some

Council y2k project team leader John de Zwart is looking forward to 9 september when the council, in conjunction with other authorities around the country, will test its y2k reporting procedures.
"It’s an important test date - it will be used nationally as a dress rehearsal to test y2k reporting mechanisms for the more critical dates near the end of the year."

The team is keeping the public informed of its progress, which includes establishing and maintaining a clean environment. "this means making sure we are aware of any new equipment that is brought into the system as well as any that is discarded," john says. council staff members are being educated about the issues and encouraged to notify the y2k team of new software and equipment.

Equipment is classified according to its risk in the event of failure. traffic lights, water and waste systems are classed as high-risk items, while most photocopiers are classed as low risk.
"All high risk equipment has been found "ready" and is now being checked by external consultants," says john. most medium risk equipment is ready while the remainder should be by the end of next month.

"We have a great team of five full-time staff and 30 part-timers who are all working hard. the project is running well within budget and all critical deadlines have been met.

John Fisher, Ola Edwards and Eve Counsell, from the Clent Lane City Housing complex, are determined to hold on to their Mastermind Trophy.

Sharp minds put to the test

The 15 City Housing complexes that have residents’ lounges compete regularly for a Mastermind Trophy.
Current holders from Clent Lane (pictured right) John Fisher, Ola Edwards and Eve Counsell, are defending the trophy this month against what is expected to be tough competition.

Other activities that take place in lounges in City Council Housing complexes include housie, line dancing, pot luck dinners, visiting speakers and this month there is also a mini Olympics.
Council activities co-ordinators organise the activities, often transporting residents.
Competition is not just tough for the residents — co-ordinator Sue Walders is proud that complexes she looks after hold all three inter-lounge trophies for mastermind, pool and indoor bowls.

Christchurch City Council owns 2600 housing units, of which 2150 are for older people and the remainder are general housing units.
The Council is the second largest rental landlord in New Zealand. Council housing is self- funding and does not draw on rates contributions.
More information can be obtained by visiting City Housing in Civic Offices, Tuam St, or on www.ccc.govt.nz

Doni Ranginui and Kylie JOhnston of Linwood North School, wave goodbye to rubbish at Taylor's Mistake during last year's Gigantic Clean Up.

Helpers needed for big clean up

Your mission, should you accept it, is to help Clean up the World by taking part in the environment project by that name.
The annual project is developed and coordinated from Sydney and involves communities holding clean ups and related activities to help address local environmental problems.

It is designed to focus international attention on the waste choking the planet.
The Keep Christchurch Beautiful Campaign and Marine Watch co-ordinate and encourage activities in Christchurch.
Activities are not restricted to litter pick ups. They include tree planting, waterway enhancement and talks on relevant topics, such as packaging.
If you accept the mission, contact Keep Christchurch Beautiful coordinator Ingrid le Fevre on 941 8832.

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