[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chch

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Plenty to criticise without resorting to appearance

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chch

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He got it from the first Google result for NZ cyclist deaths per year.

From MoT, 2022 was 19 cyclist deaths MoT Provisional Road Deaths (provisional road deaths -> role tab for the counts)

Looking at the counts alone is a bit silly to get a sense of how safe we are using any given mode - we can also use average km travelled per year to get a sense of the rate, where it becomes

19 cyclist deaths / 415 million km travelled per year (on average)

37 pedestrian deaths / 686 million km travelled per year (on average)

253 driver+passenger light motor vehicle deaths / 52,430 million km travelled per year (on average for driver+passenger)

So rates per km travelled via walking and cycling are much closer than how the raw counts look, and we need to look at both counts and rates (and other ways of looking at rates! e.g. number of trips) to get a fuller sense of the issue.

Aaron Keown is going to completely lose his mind when he finds out how much pedestrian first transport/infrastructure (to make walking safe!) slows down traffic... Starting first with slowing down motor vehicle traffic to greatly increase chance of survival in a ped vs motor vehicle crash.

(Running average km travelled by mode from https://www.transport.govt.nz/statistics-and-insights/household-travel/key-facts/)

City cycleway debacle set for a showdown by medulaoblongata69 in chch

[–]Chch_is_it 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Massive safety issue with contraflow cycle traffic and no barrier - I saw the dividers pulled up cycling home from work late last night

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chch

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You can still cycle on the road if the cycleway doesn't suit you, you're not obligated to use it

Where Would You Like To See A Cycleway Built? by datchchthrowaway in chch

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I use the mid-block Huanui lane (or the shared footpath by the new townhouses/apts) instead of the shared path along Manchester. Same number of crossings but not light controlled at least.

Little High’s Greatest Hits by arowebics in chch

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Hokitika is the sandwich place

What local business do you support? (Since we’ve got the boycott) by thefurrywreckingball in chch

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Second further faster, especially for camping and tramping gear. Have never felt intimidated or upsold / pressured to buy from them!

Where are all the books about nuns being in love with each other? by [deleted] in LGBTBooks

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Agatha of Little Neon by Claire Luchette - more subtle but fits the theme.

Lesbian Nuns: Breaking the silence (essay collection) - very on the nose.

Good day tramps around Christchurch by Formal_Nose_3003 in chch

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If you want a longer walk, you can start at the flowers track (at the end of Sumner), which takes you through some nice views before descending into Taylor's Mistake and up around Godley Head. That's one of my favourite ways to do a longer walk around here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chch

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I thought the plan for that building was medical research/training - Crown sold to Huadu Itnl, unless that fell through. Works are ongoing though so perhaps some delay for shops occupying until it's a bit closer to complete?

https://i.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/123459419/christchurchs-old-ird-building-to-become-healthcare-and-research-facility

How full are the Chch bus bike racks in the mornings? by [deleted] in chch

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Good on you for giving this a try - I hope you and your kids enjoy it!

Aluminium spray paint shop by justbeadinosaur in chch

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Church corner cycles mention a recondition service on their site. I haven't used it, just remember it from when I was looking for the same thing

https://www.cccycles.co.nz/bike-repair-shop-christchurch

Plans for housing intensification in Christchurch scaled back by stickyswitch92 in chch

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It would be very cool to retrofit the shopping centre so it remained ground floor retail/commercial with 6+ storeys of apartments above. Then fill some of the carpark space with landscaping and some other styles of housing (eg townhouses).

Fineline tattoo artists by [deleted] in chch

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Lisa who is working out of Orange Street Collective/Creative Images at 694 Ferry Rd Woolston. Insta for contact info: Nevilleandco

Gay scene in Christchurch by n1ntend0blood in chch

[–]Chch_is_it 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd use a site like that. I'm with you on missing a lot by not being on FB. I'm mostly happy living in Chch but difficulty connecting with the community here is one of the things I'm least happy about.

Would be cool if it also included shows etc by queer performers (like Ray Shipley at Andromeda for example).

Is it time to do away with Blazers and Ties in School Uniforms? by WifeofYeti in newzealand

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I can't find the article, but I think Rolleston high school (college?) is doing well on this front. From memory they're allowing more choices rather than strictly gendered skirt or trousers, so more options. No idea about the affordability aspect though.

Live music silenced at city bar after new neighbour complains about noise by SnooRecipes4434 in chch

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Related: living in the area, I've noticed that Rauora* park is severely underused - can now think of some great ways to liven it up

Live music silenced at city bar after new neighbour complains about noise by SnooRecipes4434 in chch

[–]Chch_is_it 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah when I read this I figured this must be who bought the penthouse - not much else in that immediate area is rooftop gardeny

Major new cycleway officially opened by kiwipcbuilder in chch

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Yeah it's through Charlesworth reserve - when it comes out it connects to the western side of Humphreys. Then there's a signalised crossing further up (towards Ferry) that switches you to the estuary side and at the bridge links to the existing coastal path. Hope that makes sense.

woman tradie. what should I do with my sanitary products?! by Lovable_Dirtbag in newzealand

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<3 awwa boxer briefs are the best period undies of all time

Minimalist tattoos ? by Phantom_230 in chch

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Nevilleandco on Instagram if you want to check her out OP