Christchurch - Switching Off; Is Showing You Care!

Christchurch was the first city in New Zealand to embrace the global concept of Earth Hour, by encouraging local businesses and residents to switch off lights and unused applicances for one hour on 29 March 2008. As a result we used 12.8% less power during that hour ... so just imagine what is possible as the campaign gains momentum and more-and-more people switch off to show they care!

Christchurch's dedication to climate change continues to grow and on 28 March 2009, poeple will join together to celebrate and create a conversation about the future of our planet.

Earth Hour is a message of hope and action - imagine what we can do if we all act together!

So switch off your lights and join us at one of the many Earth Hour related events throughout the city on Saturday 28 March 2009.

• Join us in Cathedral Square for Earth Hour Unplugged - an acoustic music concert from 6pm - 10pm.
• Enjoy a short movie festival at the Christchurch Cathedral from 6pm - 10pm.
• Dine at one of the many restaurants hosting candle-lit dinners.
• Relax at home, by candle-lit with family and friends.

And please make sure that the lights in your office are turned off when you leave on Friday afternoon!!