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Former Christchurch city councillors object to apartment consent on Riccarton hotel land

Hilton Chateau

Two former city councillors are upset that plans to build apartments on a Riccarton hotel site were approved without public knowledge. Former councillors Helen Broughton and Barbara Stewart are now challenging the process that led to the consent being granted without the public having a say.

They are concerned at the loss of the trees and the density of the housing if the development goes ahead.

Read more at www.stuff.co.nz/national/126677874/former-christchurch-city-councillors-object-to-apartment-consent-on-hotel-land

Food Together Riccarton

Food Together is a food co-op based at Riccarton Community Church. It, and leader Jonno Parry-Jennings, featured on TV1's programme Seven Sharp on Tuesday, 12 october.

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Riccarton submissions to Council successful

John McNeil

Protests by Riccarton residents against Christchurch City Council plans to close or reduce a number of the suburbs amenities have been successful.

The council has just released the finalised Long Term Plan, which is set to be adopted at a council meeting on Monday. Wharenui Sports cropped