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ChristchurchOctober 17

Photocopier repairman’s trip of a lifetime recalled after 51 years

When 3M technician Karl Marshall answered a phone call in 1975 that came through to the Christchurch office on Kilmore St, he was completely oblivious it would lead to fulfilling a lifelong dream.
Photocopier repairman’s trip of a lifetime recalled after 51 years
Photocopier repairman’s trip of a lifetime recalled after 51 years
ChristchurchOctober 12

Damaged pontoon set to be back on the water by end of year

The Christchurch Yacht Club aims to get part of its damaged pontoon back on the water before Christmas after a scheduled maintenance check found it had significant corrosion.
Damaged pontoon set to be back on the water by end of year
Damaged pontoon set to be back on the water by end of year
ChristchurchOctober 8

Festival stalwart marks 33 years of French flair

For more than 30 years, Steve Le Lievre has walked in the footsteps of his great-grandfather at the Akaroa French Festival.
Festival stalwart marks 33 years of French flair
Festival stalwart marks 33 years of French flair
ChristchurchOctober 6

Learner driver didn’t stop to check on cyclist after fatal crash

A learner driver was travelling more than 30km/h above the speed limit before he fatally hit a Christchurch multisport athlete who was cycling on the Port Hills earlier this year.
Learner driver didn’t stop to check on cyclist after fatal crash
Learner driver didn’t stop to check on cyclist after fatal crash
RugbyOctober 6

Former Crusaders, London Wasps flanker answers Lyttelton coaching call

It was only three months ago when Jonathan Poff called time on his playing career, finishing with a 50-5 thrashing of Burnside for Lyttelton.
Former Crusaders, London Wasps flanker answers Lyttelton coaching call
Former Crusaders, London Wasps flanker answers Lyttelton coaching call
ChristchurchOctober 4

No-confidence vote passed over Lyttelton Port expansion plan

Concerned residents have opted for a vote of no confidence in the parties leading a near billion dollar expansion of Lyttelton Port in Te Awaparahi Bay.
No-confidence vote passed over Lyttelton Port expansion plan
No-confidence vote passed over Lyttelton Port expansion plan
ChristchurchSeptember 25

Future options unveiled for use of former butchery site

Community feedback is being sought on finalised options for the BP Meats site, which has divided the Akaroa community.
Future options unveiled for use of former butchery site
Future options unveiled for use of former butchery site
ChristchurchSeptember 25

Final wave for longboard surfing competition

A popular Christchurch surfing event will be scaled back to its roots next month for what is set to be the competition’s sixth and final edition.
Final wave for longboard surfing competition
Final wave for longboard surfing competition
ChristchurchSeptember 24

Generous donors pledge $250k for museum rebuild

Lyttelton Museum received a significant boost to its capital campaign, with more than $260,000 pledged and donated following a recent fundraising event attended by 95 supporters and prospective donors.
Generous donors pledge $250k for museum rebuild
Generous donors pledge $250k for museum rebuild
ChristchurchSeptember 21

Community pushing back on proposed BP Meats site options

An Akaroa homeowner is organising a community meeting on the contentious BP Meats site after a ‘misinformed’ consultation process.
Community pushing back on proposed BP Meats site options
Community pushing back on proposed BP Meats site options