Prayers to mark last Friday's tragic mosque massacres were said in four languages (Korean, Chinese, Maori and English) at the Connect Day at Harrington Park this afternoon. The short ceremony was part of the annual Connect Day, which brings together the incoming student intake at University and residents from the local community. There was also an opportunity to people attending to write short tributes and messages of support for the Muslim community.
Supling Filipino Language and Culture Playgroup is starting on 5th of March. The playgroup will be open from 10.00-11.30am every Tuesday, at 80 Rattray St, Riccarton. There will be bilingual (Filipino and English) stories, songs, games and activities – all relating to Filipino culture. The playgroup is intended for children 0-5 years old, and enquiries can be made to Jo Atara-McKenzie, 021 115 1657.
See below for information in Tagalog.
A draft landscape plan to refurbish Harrington park has been released by the City Council. It proposes replacing most of the existing play equipment, and some landscaping works. The flying fox will be replaced with one a bit shorter, but part of the existing mound will be kept to provide height for the new flying fox.
 FINAL Harrington Park proposed play space 18 Feb 2019.pdf | [ ] | 9030 kB |
The City Council is proposing major changes to three intersections on Riccarton Rd. The most extensive will be the intersection of Riccarton, Middleton and Ilam Roads.
Under the proposals, through traffic from Middleton Rd to Ilam Rd will be blocked. It will become a T intersection with only a left-hand turn out of Middleton Rd allowed, and a left turn from Riccarton Rd for vehicles travelling west.
By Georgia O'Connor-Harding, Western News
Clear signage and revamped car parking will be installed to soften the blow for Riccarton businesses facing major roadworks outside their stores this year.
A proposed new cycleway from Templeton to Christchurch will have a significant impact on Riccarton. The City Council will be having consultations about this, but it's important that residents, particularly on the south side of Riccarton Rd, get a clear idea of what is planned.
Two new low-cost fitness opportunities are beginning in Riccarton from February.
