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In a Nutshell . . . Funding for community groups: The Council's Community Relations Unit has produced a brochure to help community groups identify and access funding that the Council either provides directly or administers on behalf of other organisations. It is available from Civic Offices, service centres and libraries. Bikes on skateboard ramps: Council Parks and Leisure staff members are figuring out whether cyclists should be allowed on skateboard ramps. At the moment it looks like trick bikes may be allowed, not mountain bikes or 10-speeds. Breaking down barriers: Bike barriers in parks are being reassessed to help fulfill the Council's vision of making Christchurch the most cycle-friendly city in New Zealand. "Cyclists find the barriers awkward to negotiate and so do people with prams or using wheelchairs and scooters," says cycle planner Brent Ferigo. As assessment of more than half the 400 barriers in Christchurch says they don't meet national standards for people with disabilities and need upgrading. Each is being looked at to ensure issues such as safety are considered. Some have already been redesigned. The barriers were originally installed to keep motorcyclists out of parks. Treasure for future generations: A commemorative coin is being offered to celebrate the arrival of the new millennium and the 150th anniversary of the founding of Christchurch and Canterbury. It celebrates the European and Maori presence in Canterbury-Waitaha with part of a scene by sculptor Francis Williamson, of settlers landing at Lyttelton, on one side and an image by Maori artist and writer Cliff Whiting, of Tuterakiwhanoa, on the other. The limited edition gold coin costs $395 and for each one sold, a contribution will be made to the Turning Point 2000 Trust and used towards 150th anniversary events and projects. Contact Turning Point 2000 on 379 2008 or e-mail (TurningPoint2000@ccc.govt.nz) TurningPoint2000@ccc.govt.nz |
