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Former Christchurch mayor and city councillor Vicki Buck, left, with Niki Stephenson, senior leader at Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery, at the site of what will soon be a shared campus for school students, focused on climate action.
A group of Christchurch schools are joining forces to establish a shared campus on the edge of the city s red zone that will give students an opportunity to learn about climate action. At least eight Canterbury schools are onboard with the proposed climate action satellite campus, which has been led by former Christchurch mayor Vicki Buck. The campus is believed to be the first of its kind in Australasia.
Among those enjoying the fun was Daimhin Winslade, who tried his hand at softball. Under the watchful eye of members of Christchurch United Softball team, the 8-year-old smashed a few out of the park.
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Wolfe Haimes, 8, and David Haimes enjoy the funky bikes. His mum, Ellen Crofts, said they loved living in the coastal suburb and went along to support the local event. “I wouldn t live anywhere else in Christchurch – it’s right next to the beach, how could you complain?” Members of Canterbury Rams were shooting hoops on the basketball court, while kids of all ages enjoyed the bizarre bikes at the popular Peddlemania attraction.