Chris Lynch

Sports Writer at Inside Hockey

BU2016 IC2022🇻🇦- Play By Play Broadcaster @NorthIowaBulls, @masoncitytoros Public Address Announcer @WhitecapsCCBL

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Public feedback sought on alcohol sales in Christchurch

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Christchurch residents are being asked to have their say on new proposals aimed at tackling alcohol-related issues in the city. The Christchurch City Council has released its Draft Local Alcohol Policy (LAP) for public consultation, which includes three key measures designed to reduce harm while supporting the city’s hospitality scene.
What's on in Christchurch over Easter?

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Christchurch families can look forward to a weekend of Easter-themed activities, with everything from bunny hunts and arts and crafts to classical music and environmental education on offer. At the Christchurch Gondola, children can join the Easter Bunny Hunt on Friday and Saturday. Young visitors will receive a form at the Base Station reception before riding up to the Summit Station to hunt for hidden bunnies and letters.
Christ Church Cathedral to be lit red in honour of New Zealand’s fallen servicemen and women

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

For the first time, Christ Church Cathedral will be illuminated in red to honour New Zealanders who served and died in war, ahead of Anzac Day commemorations. From dusk to dawn throughout the week leading up to Anzac Day, the western façade of the Cathedral will glow poppy-red in a tribute to the country’s fallen service personnel. On Friday 25 April, people of all ages will once again gather in Cathedral Square to mark Anzac Day—a tradition that has endured for more than a century.
UK Supreme Court rules ‘woman’ means biological female under equality law

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

The UK Supreme Court has ruled that the legal definition of “woman” in the Equality Act 2010 refers only to biological females. The decision confirms that transgender women – even those with a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) – are not legally considered women for the purposes of sex-based rights under the law. The unanimous decision followed an appeal by the campaign group For Women Scotland.
Dawn service in Cathedral Square to honour fallen soldiers on Anzac Day

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

A dawn service in Cathedral Square will give residents a chance to remember New Zealand’s fallen soldiers on Anzac Day. Thousands are expected to gather next to the Citizens’ War Memorial to mark New Zealand’s 1915 Gallipoli Campaign. Veterans will meet at the Worcester Boulevard bridge at 6.15am on Friday 24 April and then parade the short distance to Cathedral Square for the traditional dawn service.
Government to introduce new rules protecting chained dogs

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

The Government is introducing new regulations to crack down on the prolonged chaining of dogs, aiming to strengthen animal welfare protections across New Zealand. Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard said the changes come in response to growing public concern and daily complaints received by the SPCA. “I’ve been hearing a lot from members of the public who want to see action taken, and the SPCA tells us that this is one of the issues that they receive daily calls on,” Hoggard said.
Council seeks feedback on major changes to Hornby intersections

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Christchurch residents only have 6 days left to provide feedback on proposed changes part of the city’s ‘most congested’ road corridors. The Council has previously presented multiple design options for the intersections at Amyes Road, Awatea Road and Springs Road. — ranging from $3 million to over $6 million — but said it needs to hear from the public before progressing. Option 1 – Dual intersection traffic signals (approx. $6 million)This is the most comprehensive and expensive option.
Oranga Tamariki apologises to dying teen after failing duty of care before cancer diagnosis

1 week ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Oranga Tamariki has issued a formal apology to a teenager and his mother, acknowledging it failed in its duty of care before the young person was diagnosed with terminal cancer. The apology, sent to the family last week, follows an investigation by the former Chief Ombudsman, Peter Boshier, who found the agency acted unreasonably during the teenager’s stay at Te Maioha o Parekarangi Youth Justice Residence in Rotorua between December 2022 and February 2023.
Hornby Mall Lotto player among nine Second Division winners

2 weeks ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

A Hornby Mall Lotto player is among nine lucky Kiwis celebrating a midweek windfall after each winning $26,887 in Wednesday night’s live Lotto draw. One of the Second Division winners also struck Powerball Second Division, boosting their total prize to $43,167. That winning ticket was sold at New World Gardens in Dunedin.
Tsunami siren failure linked to motor vehicle accident response

2 weeks ago | chrislynchmedia.com | Chris Lynch

Christchurch City Council now says the supplier responding to a motor vehicle accident was the reason tsunami sirens failed to sound during a test over the weekend. The test, which was supposed to be carried out on Sunday, was part of the council’s regular checks of the tsunami warning system across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. However, the sirens did not activate as expected.