Friday fieldshops
Fieldshops will take place on Friday, 27 September from 12.30pm. You will be returned to the Christchurch Town Hall by 5.30pm at the latest.
| Legacy – a close-up look at Christchurch’s renewed heritage buildings | The recovery and rebuild of our heritage buildings is one of the major success stories following the earthquakes. This tour will visit the Old McKenzie and Willis Building, the Arts Centre te Matatiki Toi Ora and the Old Public Trust Building and finish with a drink at OGB Bar – housed in the Old Government Building near the Cathedral. Along the way, we’ll hear from a mix of developers, architects,engineers and planners who will outline the work that went into retaining the legacy of these buildings. |
| Reconnect – a walking tour of the Avon River | Immerse yourself in the cultural, ecological and design features of the central city part of the Avon River. On this tour, we will visit Margaret Mahy Playground,Victoria Square, the City Promenade and Oi Manawa (the memorial) and finish with drinks at one of the bars on Oxford Terrace. Designers, cultural advisors, ecologists and planners will be on hand to talk you through the project elements and the challenges and successes of this key recovery project. |
| Restore –explore Ōtamahua/Quail Island | Ōtamahua/Quail island is located in Lyttelton Harbour and has a strong history having been used as a quarantine station, a small leprosy colony and a base for Antarctic explorers, including Scott and Shackleton. In more recent times,the island was farmed but is now a recreation reserve and site of a major eco restoration project. The island is home to many native birds including the fantail,kingfisher, silver eye and many sea birds including the rare white-flippered little blue penguin. Travel by water taxi to the island, hear about its history the work of the Ōtamahua/Quail Island Restoration Trust and enjoy exploring the island. Surcharge: $80.00 per person |
| Energise –adrenaline rush at Christchurch’s Adventure Park | Enjoy the thrill of biking, ziplining and sightseeing around the Port Hills at Christchurch’s newest adventure play park. Race through the valley on the dual zipline tour. Take in the stunning views from the chairlift or walking track. Be totally stoked at the stunning machine-built and hand-built mountain bike trails then chill for beverages at the café nestled in the pine forest. Enjoy and be re-energised by our amazing Port Hills. Delegates can choose one of following four activities via the online registration process:
Kindly sponsored by Wynn Williams |
| Refresh –an insider’s view of port developments | Lyttelton Port is the largest port in the South Island and a critical link in New Zealand and international trade networks. Due to the Christchurch earthquakes and the tremendous regional economic growth that has been experienced, the port has undergone the largest redevelopment in its history.Developments include channel deepening, the construction of a new cruise berth, the completion of a 10 hectare reclamation in Te Awaparahi Bay and the consenting of a further 24 hectares for reclamation as well as the upgrading and rebuilding of existing wharf facilities and many other developments. Come along and learn from the people involved about the significant challenges and opportunities that the port has experienced and its exciting future, before enjoying a refreshing drink overlooking the harbour. Surcharge: $80.00 per person Kindly sponsored by ECAN |
| Explore –Christchurch’s residential red zone on foot | The regeneration of the Avon River red zone corridor has begun with the opening last year of the first stage of Te Ara Ōtākaro – a riverside trail in a new green corridor. Many other projects and initiatives are being considered and developed by a range of groups and authorities across the large areas of red zone land. Come and explore the red zone land and experience a trail that bridges the gap between coast and city, east and west. This is an 11 km walk so please wear sturdy walking shoes. The tour will finish at the city end with refreshments at a local bar. |
| Viti-ality –an exploration of Waipara wine country | Come and spend some time with us north of Christchurch on a bus trip to North Canterbury. From the bus, we will view the changing patterns of development on the northern boundary of Christchurch City and through Waimakariri District,into Hurunui District. We will then engage with local winegrowers and discuss the present and future challenges for the industry and the subregion. We will also ensure that you enjoy a little hospitality while you’re there. Kindly sponsored by Brookfields |
| Catalyst – a walking tour of central city landmark projects | The recovery and regeneration of Christchurch’s central city following the Christchurch earthquakes has focused on some key landmark projects(commonly referred to as anchor projects). Many of these major projects are well under way with some key projects completed. This tour will commence at the recently restored Town Hall, then progress to the new Christchurch Library (Tūranga) via the under-construction Convention Centre. We will then walk through the retail precinct and central bus exchange and onto the justice and emergency services precinct. We will hear from key members of the project teams involved in these iconic developments. Refreshments will be provided at the end of the tour in the heart of the retail precinct. |