City Scene - July 1999

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June 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

IT'S WORTH GOING ONLINE	ANNABEL IN ACTION	ADDING A NEW DIMENSION TO OUR ART GALLERY	SIGN OF THE TIMES	NEW POOL DECLARED COOL	EVENTS ON THE WEB - BETHERE HITS CYBERSPACE

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It’s worth logging on

Recently I saw some of our school children showing how the old barriers between countries and cultures are breaking down through the use of modern technology.

Pupils of St Martin’s Primary and Riccarton High School took part in the first international video link between New Zealand and Malaysian schools, talking directly to their peers at Dengkil primary and secondary schools.

The link is part of the multi- million dollar project run at the two schools by GlobalNet. 2000 and the New Zealand Intellectual Capital Foundation co- founded by local technology ace Dennis Chapman.

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The link puts the schools at the front of the pack internationally when it comes to using and understanding new technology. What struck me was that while these children are becoming as familiar with computer technology as my generation was with the telephone, they are also gaining a very human level of contact with children in another land.

I think both these aspects of what they are learning are great — and worthy of extending to other Christchurch people.

I would also like to think that the generosity shown by Dennis Chapman in helping fund the project is a challenge to the rest of the local business community.

We all hear opinions about what is lacking in our schools. I think what Mr Chapman has done is show us that there are also exciting, creative solutions to be found in strengthening our schools with private sector support.

Christchurch already has the distinction of being home to over half New Zealand’s growing electronics industry.

Measures such as this can only help build the future job growth that will take place in this sector. It will also encourage our children to learn to live in a multicultural world. — Lesley Keast
Chrisrchurch Deputy Mayor

Council Notice Board

PROPOSED VARIATION NO. 37 TO THE CHRISTCHURCH CITY PROPOSED DISTRICT PLAN AS AMENDED BY DECISIONS

The Christchurch City Council has prepared Variation No. 37 to the City Plan. The nature of the Variation is as follows:

Variation 37 relates to the Special Purpose (Ferrymead) Zone that comprises approximately 188 hectares of landin an area bounded generally by the Heathcote River, Lyttelton Railway line, Bridle Path Road, the Heathcotevillage settlement and incorporates the Ferrymead Historic Park.

The Special Purpose (Ferrymead) Zone was created in the City Plan as an interim measure to indicate that further investigation was required before a final zoning pattern could be determined. This Variation sees the uplifting of the Special Purpose (Ferrymead) Zone and the permanent establishment of a range of zones currently existing within the City Plan including Business 4, Living 1B, Rural 2, Open Space 2 and Conservation 1. It also involves the creation of a Special Purpose (Ferrymead Park) Zone incorporating the Ferrymead Historic Park.

These zones will have benefits in terms of providing certainty and ensuring development occurs in a mannerthat will not compromise the natural and physical environment.

The Variation and Assessment may be inspected during normal opening hours at any Council library and the following Council offices:

Christchurch City Council, Civic Offices, 163 Tuam Street
Fendalton Service Centre, Cnr Jeffreys and Clyde Roads
Sockburn Service Centre, 149 Main South Road
Linwood Service Centre, 180 Smith Street
Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo Street
Riccarton Service Centre, Shop 13, Smiths City Centre, Rotherham Street
Shirley Service Centre, 36 Marshland Road
Papanui Service Centre, Cnr Langdons Road and Restell Street.

Any person may make a submission on the Variation. Submissions must be in writing and in the prescribedform (Form 3) in the Resource Management (Forms) Regulations 1991 or similar. Forms are available from theCouncil Offices listed above.

Once all submissions have been received, the Council will prepare and publicly notify a summary of the submissions. All the submissions will be available forpublic inspection. There will be the opportunity for anyone to make a submission in support of or in opposition to any of these submissions. A Council hearing will then be arranged to consider all submissions and decisions will be made. Anyone who has made a submission will have the right to attend the hearing and present his or her submission. Generally, anyone who has made a submission also has the right of appeal against a Council decision to the Environment Court. Once all submissions and appeals have been resolved the Proposed Variation will be made operative.

Note: From the date of public notification of a Variation the Proposed Plan shall have effect as if it hadbeen so varied.

The closing date for submissions is Friday, 30 July 1999 at Civic Offices before 4.30pm or any other Council Office before 5.00pm.

Dated at Christchurch this 1st day of July 1999

Jane Donaldson
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER

They Want YOU!

Canterbury Volunteer Centre is looking for volunteer staff members who are over 50 years old. Manager Ruth Gardner says these "prime of life" people have undoubtedly acquired many skills and volunteering is a great way to use them — and obtain new skills and broaden horizons. Anyone interested should phone the centre on 366 2442 for an interview. The centre is at 187 Cashel Street, in City Council and Community Trust- sponsored Community House.

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