Dirty politics has given some fresh reasons to vote, but for others it is a turn-off. Christchurch expat Christopher Rive chose not to vote in the last election but has decided he needs to vote this time because of the ‘messy’ politics and ‘dodgy’ happenings. “Long story short, John Key… Read More »Punters give reasons for exercising vote
By Grace Cabell, reporting for the Christchurch Mail A Christchurch cycling survey that aims to find ways of increasing the number of bike commuters in the city has gathered 1000 responses so far. Post-graduate researchers in the University of Canterbury Masters of Engineering Transport programme, in conjunction with the Christchurch… Read More »Christchurch cyclists asked what's needed
By Grace Cabell and Caitlin Porter for The Press Christchurch’s school ball season is in full swing and so are the after-parties. Rural parties are the most concern to police, who this week issued a public warning to ball-goers and their parents to be wary about after-ball parties. Senior Sergeant… Read More »After-ball party warning
By Grace Cabell for the Christchurch Mail Eight playgrounds in red-zoned eastern suburbs lie abandoned, annoying some who say the play equipment could be used elsewhere. Burwood-Pegasus Community Board chairwoman Andrea Cummings said she was frustrated that the playgrounds had been simply left to rust. “Better decisions could have been… Read More »Playgrounds go to waste in eastern suburbs
