STACY SQUIRES
The new riverside artwork for Christchurch s Te Pae convention centre took artists Rachael Rakena and Simon Kaan four years to complete from their first proposal.
THE PRESS 160 YEARS is a series marking the launch of
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The Press will revisit stories from every year of publication. It was dubbed the “cone of contention” until, suddenly, everyone loved it. It was a typical Christchurch story. A public artwork was commissioned, in this case the Chalice sculpture by Neil Dawson, to mark 150 years of the Canterbury Settlement and noisy opposition immediately ramped up while the object itself was delayed.
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Thursday, 18 February 2021, 1:43 pm
Entries are now open for the Box 112 Canterbury Heritage
Awards 2021. Organisers are encouraging all Canterbury
individuals, organisations, and companies involved in
heritage restoration, retention, promotion or tourism to
submit an entry. The Awards are free to enter.
Chair
of the Heritage Awards Trust Dame Anna Crighton said that
“the aftermath of the devastation of our heritage from
both natural disaster and by man has resulted in some
stunning restoration projects which deserve celebration for
the survivors. The awards evening is an opportunity for
heritage visionaries and enthusiasts to come together,
network and celebrate our cultural heritage”.
The
Press Release – Canterbury Heritage Awards
Entries are now open for the Box 112 Canterbury Heritage Awards 2021. Organisers are encouraging all Canterbury individuals, organisations, and companies involved in heritage restoration, retention, promotion or tourism to submit an entry. The Awards are free to enter.
Chair of the Heritage Awards Trust Dame Anna Crighton said that “the aftermath of the devastation of our heritage from both natural disaster and by man has resulted in some stunning restoration projects which deserve celebration for the survivors. The awards evening is an opportunity for heritage visionaries and enthusiasts to come together, network and celebrate our cultural heritage”.
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Taker no 1, as need something easier on the thumbs
Bristol Brownie 36 inch from scratch as just been given a brand new PAW 1c engine and plans by a neighbourwho has too many kits etc.
Plus a Keil Kraft Chief 64 inch glider brand new in box tells me it is about 40 years old
Plua a new SIG ( USA clipped wing cub 56 inch wingspan but this is fully laser cut so easier on the hands.
Well imoressed by Tony s models
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PS off topic relieved just had a call turn up for your first jab this saturday without fail.