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| November 2000 |
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In a Nutshell . . . Brightening up Square: Flowers in planter boxes will be placed around Cathedral Square before Christmas. More than 40 free-standing steel planters have been ordered. Garden plots under trees will also be improved; the effectiveness of rubbish bins investigated, and illegal carparking in the square will be tackled. Essay winner: Shirley Intermediate student Monique Fiso (pictured), of Dallington, won the children's section of the Central City essay competition, which was part of Carter Group Heritage Week in October. Writing is a passion for Monique, who was 12 when she wrote her positive piece titled "Christchurch in 2010". She described Christchurch as "setting a great example, as it always has, to other countries, cities, towns and suburbs around the world that have been torn to pieces by hate, poverty and war". Ken McAllister, Spreydon, won the adult competition with "Outside the Square". Worms at front door: The Council is trialling worm composting as part of its efforts to make Christchurch a world-leading sustainable city. A bin containing worms which eat food scraps and make compost has been placed in the entranceway to Civic Offices (Tuam Street). It has been placed there to create interest and encourage people to worm-compost at home. Another part of the Sustainable Christchurch project will be the supply of bicycles and scooters for Council staff members to use. Clean Up the World: The co-ordinators of this campaign at the end of September wish to thank the more than 5800 Canterbury people (a record number) who took part. Marine Watch Trust and Clean up the World were one of the overall winners at the Canterbury Resource Management Awards this year. The trust runs Clean Up the World with Christchurch City Council and Keep Christchurch Beautiful. School Speed Zones: The Council is evaluating the 40km/h part-time school speed zones trial. Survey forms are being delivered to the five schools involved - Belfast, Bishopdale, Halswell and Harewood primary schools and Branston Intermediate - and to residents in neighbouring streets. Feedback is required from other people too. Complete a survey form available from Council libraries and service centres or via the website www.ccc.govt.nz/saferoutes/survey/ from late November. Everyone who takes part in the survey is eligible for prize draws of $100 grocery vouchers. Asian youth: A recently-launched Asian youth website is proving popular. Supported by the City Council and three community boards, www.asianyouth.org.nz provides a wide range of "Asian youth friendly information". Asian Youth co-ordinator Ken Cho says they are especially concerned about international students and other newcomers to Christchurch. Enquiries to asianyouth@ccc.govt.nz or phone Ken on 357 1165. Safety in numbers: Neighbourhood support groups break down barriers and reduce people's feelings of isolation. They raise community awareness, revive community spirits - and are a good way to fight crime. Groups wanting to form a neighbourhood support group should first contact a community constable. About 10 households are ideal for a group. A meeting will be held and a co-ordinator chosen who will liaise with the police. Neighbourhood support street signs can be obtained from Council maintenance engineer Marilyn Wood on 941 8664. Casebrook footpath: Provision of a footpath on Cavendish Road from Casebrook to Styx River Reserve is a major topic of interest to Casebrook Residents' Association. People interested in this should comment to the association c/- Papanui Service Center or contact chairman Keith Easton on 352 8117. |
