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  Riccarton, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Riccarton is a major residential suburb of Christchurch, New Zealand.
It is on the main approach to the city from the south, but due to the gradual curve of State Highway 1, it is actually due west of the city centre.
Riccarton's location on this busy thoroughfare, and its proximity to the University of Canterbury in nearby Ilam makes it one of the city's busiest retail zones.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Riccarton,_New_Zealand   (285 words)

  
 Riccarton Players - Club History
Riccarton Players was formed by a group of enthusiastic thespians in 1960 primarily to read and discuss plays.
When it was formed it became "The Riccarton Play Readers Group", and then in 1961 became "The Riccarton Dramatic Society" in preparation for its first public performance.
Riccarton Players has a commitment to presenting our audiences with consistently high quality theatre and we have worked long and hard for our reputation.
www.riccartonplayers.co.nz /z_club_history.htm   (278 words)

  
 Conferences, weddings, events and functions at Riccarton park, Christchurch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Riccarton Park has the facilities, the gracious grounds, and charm you need for your next function, conference, wedding, corporate event, seminar or school formal.
Riccarton Park offers superb, flexible venues for conferences, weddings and functions.
Riccarton Park recently hosted the NZ Idol Auditions — Good Luck to all of the successful participants.
www.riccartonpark.co.nz   (190 words)

  
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Riccarton Estate is recorded back to 1315 when it was gifted by King Robert the Bruce to his daughter Marjory, on her marriage to Walter, High Steward of Scotland.
Riccarton House was built in the 15th century, although it contained a tower, which may have been a great deal older.
Riccarton Estate also housed a walled garden, the walls of which are now used to retain an all-weather sports surface.
www.hw.ac.uk /archive/histric.htm   (1039 words)

  
 Riccarton Bush - Riccarton Bush - Christchurch City Libraries
Riccarton Bush was first seen by Captain Barney Rhodes in 1836 when he climbed the hills from Port Cooper and looked at the plains beyond.
In 1914 the Deans family presented the remaining 15.7 acres of Riccarton Bush to the people of Canterbury, on condition that it be preserved for all time in its natural state.
A Board of Trustees was set up according to the Riccarton Bush Act of 1914 and the bush was opened to the public on 24 February 1917.
library.christchurch.org.nz /Childrens/EarlyChristchurch/RiccartonBush.asp   (573 words)

  
 Riccarton High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Riccarton High School was established in 1958 and has built up a fine reputation, as a well-resourced school offering first-class facilities and an excellent learning environment.
The high demand for places at the school reflects the esteem in which it is held by its local community and internationally.
Our aim is to assist in each students' development of their personal and social skills, academic potential, sporting and cultural interests and care for others, whilst encouraging in them a lifelong love of learning.
www.riccarton.school.nz /princ.htm   (197 words)

  
 Riccarton Bush A City Treasure - Our Environment: Issue 25 Summer 2000
Riccarton Bush, in the heart of Christchurch, is one of the City’s most important natural treasures.
Riccarton Bush recently received the City Council’s 150 year award for the natural environment, 1901-1950.
It was presented to Charles Deans, chairman of the Riccarton Bush Trust and member of the Deans family, who gifted the bush remnant to the people of Christchurch.
archived.ccc.govt.nz /ourenvironment/25/riccartonbush.asp   (245 words)

  
 Riccarton House & Bush - Riccarton Bush
Stroll for 10 minutes to a tranquil grove of tall kahikatea trees at the heart of this ancient native forest.
As Canterbury's sole remnant of kahikatea floodplain forest, Riccarton Bush has national significance.
Eco Tours of Riccarton Bush are available of this rare and ancient native forest.
riccartonhouse.co.nz /riccarton_bush   (150 words)

  
 Welcome to Riccarton Construction Ltd — Riccarton Constuction Ltd
Riccarton Construction is a Canterbury based construction company.
The principal of Riccarton Construction, Kevin McGoverne, has been involved in the building industry for the past 16 years and has a New Zealand certificate in building.
Kevin originally started as an apprentice builder and after qualifying worked as a contract builder, forming Riccarton Motels Limited on 10th December 2001, subsequently re-naming the company Riccarton Construction Limited on 16th February 2004.Kevin is heavily involved in commercial and residential building from townhouses to motel blocks.
www.riccartonconstruction.com   (134 words)

  
 Christchurch Riccarton accommodation Hornby Motels accomodation Christchurch New Zealand
Christchurch Riccarton accommodation Hornby Motels accomodation Christchurch New Zealand
Riccarton Bush and Deans Bush are just a stone throw away and it is only 2km to Westpac Stadium, Addington and Riccarton Racecourse.
We are in the centre of Riccarton close to restaurants, cafés, bars and shops and only a five minute drive to the city centre.
www.accommodationz.co.nz /red.html   (2404 words)

  
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Riccarton Parish Church is situated in the parish of Riccarton towards the south end of Kilmarnock Situated on a hill, the church, with its impressive steeple, is the most conspicuous landmark at the southern end of the town.
Riccarton Parish Church is a friendly church of about 400 members who warmly welcome all visitors to share in worship.
The Church stands on the corner of New Street and Old Street in Riccarton which is on the south side of Kilmarnock.
www.riccartonparishchurch.co.uk   (171 words)

  
 Westfield Group - Westfield Riccarton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Westfield Riccarton is situated on a major South-Eastern arterial - Riccarton Road.
Westfield Riccarton is the central hub of the area, with considerable strip shopping, service and trade businesses in the area.
On completion, in late 2004, Westfield Riccarton will be the premier retail destination in Christchurch with a complete complement of fashion, entertainment, leisure and lifestyle retail activities.
www.westfield.com /corporate/portfolio/nz/riccarton.html   (180 words)

  
 * NZine * Zero Emission Electric Buses - Electric buses, Designline, zero emission buses, traffic pollution, smog, air ...
As diesel buses are among the most serious causes of pollution on Riccarton Road a gradual change over to zero emission buses would help the situation.
To combat this problem the Canterbury Regional Council has banned the use of open fires and the City Council is subsidising the installation of non-polluting forms of heating.
A large number of motels have been opened in Riccarton Road and many tourists, accustomed to using public transport in large cities overseas, use the buses to travel in and out of the city.
www.nzine.co.nz /life/buses.html   (758 words)

  
 Welcome to the Riccarton Fendalton Pony Club Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Our grounds are situated on the grounds of the international Riccarton Racecourse and we are able to share facilities with them.
We are also fortunatre to be able to use an adjacent forest which we often have part of the cross country course go through.
The Riccarton Pony Club meets every second and fourth Sunday of the month at the Pony Club grounds...
www.geocities.com /Heartland/1065/pcindex.htm   (320 words)

  
 Subterranea Britannica: SB-Sites: Riccarton Junction
Notes: Situated in the midst of modern forestry is Riccarton Junction, where the Border Counties Railway from Hexham joined the former Waverley Route between Edinburgh and Carlisle.
The line had actually opened to passengers prior to completion of the facilities at Riccarton, and in 1863 the engine shed site was still receiving infill and ballast, obtained from nearby rock cuttings on the Border Counties line, and ash brought to Riccarton by the train load.
A small village was created at Riccarton, with terraced housing provided for the drivers, firemen, signalmen, cleaners, porters, fitters, gangers, booking clerks, shunters and everyone else who worked for the railway.
www.subbrit.org.uk /sb-sites/stations/r/riccarton_junction/index.shtml   (449 words)

  
 Riccarton Finance - your personal loan professionals
Riccarton Finance Group offers fast, flexible, friendly finance to provide you with cashflow, bridging, debt consolidation or lifestyle funding you need.
Unlike other finance companies, Riccarton Finance treats you as an individual, taking each case on its merits and identifying finance solutions tailored to individual circumstances.
Whether you're investing in a dream or getting through a difficult patch, Riccarton Finance can design a package that is the perfect fit for your needs.
www.riccartonfinance.co.nz   (116 words)

  
 Riccarton High School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The Riccarton High School web site is being redeveloped and will reopen again shortly with a new look and updated information for 2005 - 2006.
Web Research Ltd was commissioned to survey staff, students and parents on the quality of service provided by Riccarton High School.
The Riccarton Way is the spirit, the wairua, which lies behind the way we think and act and feel about ourselves and about others at Riccarton High School.
www.riccarton.school.nz   (120 words)

  
 Riccarton Community Church   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Welcome to Riccarton Community Church - a church for everyone.
Riccarton Community Church is a place where you can find this freedom.
If you would like more information on what we as a church believe, you are warmly invited to ask at the church office for a copy of our Statement of Belief.
www.rcc.co.nz   (136 words)

  
 Welcome to my pages for the 2001 Christchurch Local Body Elections. In these pages you can find more about me, why I am ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
I have been regularly advocating for more parks and reserves in the older areas on Riccarton and the whole City where infill housing is reducing amount of Greenspace.
I am disappointed to hear that the proposal for a new library facility in upper Riccarton have disappeared for this years annual plan and is not now scheduled until 2005-2010.
Part of the problem unique to Riccarton is that we have several major roads carrying traffic to the west and south.
www.bobcatutilities.com /election2001/af_detail.htm   (2056 words)

  
 Riccarton bowling clubs to join forces - Christchurch City Council Media Release, 2002
Riccarton Domain Winter Bowling Club will surrender their existing lease on Upper Riccarton Domain, where presently there is a clubroom facility and two all weather greens.
This Friday the Chairman of the Riccarton Wigram Community Board, Mike Mora, will present a cheque for $105,000 to representatives from the two clubs.
Rod Whearty, Parks & Waterways Area Advocate, says that the area vacated by the Riccarton Domain Winter Bowling Club was to be retained as open space, freely available to the public.
archived.ccc.govt.nz /mediareleases/2002/august/riccartonbowlingclubstojoinforcesasp.asp   (218 words)

  
 Christchurch Motels Motel Accommodation - Riccarton Mall Motel - Christchurch Motor Lodge Accommodation New Zealand
Previously two separate Motels, Riccarton Mall Motel and Deans Bush Motel, we have now joined the two together to double our ability to serve our clients.
Both Motels have the same great facilities and features available in the rooms, in the same great location by Westfield Shopping Town and only 5 minutes from the city centre.
We invite you to stay and enjoy having Christchurch literally at your fingertips at the Riccarton Mall and Deans Bush Motel.
www.riccartonmallmotel.co.nz   (154 words)

  
 Riccarton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
GymbaROO Riccarton - Christchurch, South Island, New Zealand
I was initially a parent and then became a teacher in the Wellington Central centre.
When I moved back to Christchurch 6 years ago, I began working at Riccarton where I have remained teaching ever since.
www.gymbaroo.com.au /sections/Centres/riccarton.htm   (163 words)

  
 Information Page
It is also an area with great historical background in that it was one of the first ports of call for shipping from England.
Riccarton is a suburb of Kilmarnock which is near the West oast of Scotland in the parish of Ayrshire.
Louth, county in northeastern Republic of Ireland, in Leinster Province, on Dundalk Bay, an inlet of the Irish Sea.
www.halenet.com.au /~elardron/inform.htm   (3303 words)

  
 Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market - Travelindex
What a Fantastic way to spend a Sunday, come on down to the Riccarton Rotary Market and see what we have to offer, a market with a difference.
You can take full advantage of our Free Entry and Free parking to come and enjoy our lovely outdoor park setting while taking your time to view over 300 individual stalls, including 20 food stalls that are a proud part of our market.
The Riccarton Rotary Sunday Market is the place to buy...
www.travelindex.co.nz /travelindexmkii/attractions/christchurch/(none)/000383   (199 words)

  
 Riccarton Village Inn Christchurch
Situated in the heart of Riccarton, a vibrant inner city suburb, it is an easy walk to Westfield shopping mall and many of Christchurch's best-loved attractions.
Our staff are friendly, service minded, thoughtful, and ready to provide you with the information you need to make the most of your stay in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Highway One and Highway 73 - Onto either Riccarton Road or Blenheim Road - we are located off Riccarton Road and Blenheim Road.
sneadsferry.net /lodging/hotelinfo/79875.html   (686 words)

  
 About Us Riccarton Eye Care Optometrists of Christchurch New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Riccarton Eye Care caters to all ages, from toddlers right through to grandparents.
You can therefore rely on her personal experience, as well as her technical expertise in finding the right eye wear for you, and your family.
Betty has a strong background in customer service, so you will be well looked after when you arrive at Riccarton Eye Care.Betty has worn glasses for many years, and also wears contact lenses occasionally.
www.eyesight.co.nz /aboutus.htm   (296 words)

  
 Christchurch Hotel Accommodation, New Zealand, Christchurch Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
We are conveniently, yet quietly, located off Riccarton Road two km from the Railway Station, five minutes walk to Westfield Shopping Centre or a twenty minute stroll across Hagley Park to the Cathedral.
We cater to both independent travelers and business people who want to be close to the action, but still be able to get a good night's sleep, as well as large groups who require a variety of hotel accommodation options or meeting or catering facilities.
The Riccarton Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch is graded as a Qualmark 3 Star Hotel and are proud to be associated with the organizations below.
www.christchurch-hotel.com   (652 words)

  
 Riccarton Village Inn - Christchurch Hostels & Backpackers, South Island, New Zealand - Hostels & Backpackers Guide ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Riccarton Village Inn - Christchurch Hostels & Backpackers, South Island, New Zealand - Hostels & Backpackers Guide with BootsnAll.com
Under new management, the Riccarton Village Inn Hotel, Christchurch offers budget and bed and breakfast accomodation to independent travellers, travel agencies and business people who want to be close to the action, but still be able to get a good nights sleep.
The Riccarton Village Inn Hotel is graded as a Qualmark 2 Star Hotel.
www.bootsnall.com /hostels/nz/chri/5741.shtml   (292 words)

  
 Avon United Soccer Club Christchurch
We were formed when Riccarton was merged with Shamrock at the end of 1995.
We are the only club with a side in the Mainland Premier League (formerly Federation 6) competition in the university area, so if you are coming to varsity and want to play good soccer at a quality club we want you.
Ian is a soccer person and in general he is very good to us, so be nice to him, but let him know your views on this.
www.avonunited.co.nz   (1289 words)

  
 Riccarton Sunday Market Christchurch
The market is held at Riccarton Raceway (horse racing) with ample parking and 15 minutes drive from the central city.
It is run and organized by The Rotary Club of Riccarton.
If you want to rent a stall to sell your goods, call the market manager on 03 339 0011 during business hours.
www.travel-enz.com /new_zealand/canterbury/christchurch/market.shtml   (255 words)

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