On a pleasant Friday afternoon (7th September) a group of 12 staff from the Crowne Plaza spent a few hours planting about 160 trees at the Ōtukaikino Reserve. This was followed by an interpretative walk around the Reserve and afternoon tea – kindly provided by the Crowne Plaza Chef. This was a great afternoon and part […]
The new bridge at the Ōtukaikino Living Memorial Reserve is now OPEN and the tracks have been upgraded to improve access around the reserve. We have installed a new seat along the track, as we are keen to create more places for people to rest and reflect while visiting the reserve. Please note that whilst […]
In recognition of this great achievement, we have been awarded with the ‘Top Reducer’ logo to use alongside our carboNZero certification logo. It recognises our performance in the carboNZero programme and shows we are one of the top 20 New Zealand businesses actively managing and reducing our carbon emissions. The carboNZero programme and CEMARS programme […]
Matthew Brosnahan, Lamb & Hayward Reserve Development Ranger, in consultation and with support of the Department of Conservation has invested time and funds to raise and widen the level of the tracks at the Ōtukaikino Reserve. This was needed as after the earthquake the water table had risen in the reserve which meant in periods […]
Printed big and bold on our mortuary wall is an inspiring quote written by Sir William Gladstone, circa 1880 “Show me the manner in which a nation cares for its dead and I will measure with mathematical exactness the tender mercies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty […]
On Friday 15 September, 26 students and one teacher from Papanui High School’s Adult ESOL undertook planting at Ōtukaikino Reserve -The Living Memorial. Over 500 plants were put in and also mulch put around the plants. The volunteers then did a walk around the reserve and were able to view growth on plants that many of […]
I imagine it is always difficult to gain Arts sponsorship, so it is a significant milestone for Lamb & Hayward to be celebrating its 25th year supporting the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Christchurch is truly fortunate to have an orchestra of this quality, and has been well served by the CSO’s Board and Management as it […]
We are proud to announce that AvonPark Chapel has now reopened after an extensive refurbishment. The chapel has been closed for the last two months whilst work has been completed and the new look chapel is now a real asset to the eastern community. The AvonPark Chapel at 2 Kerrs Road Linwood first opened in […]
Every life is different and unique, and each life should be reflected in its own way. For thousands of years, communities have commemorated their dead with funeral rituals. It is a tradition that is found in every culture and society on earth. These ceremonies help communities to retain hope throughout a difficult time, while bringing […]
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