From 620 entries, Christchurch won the highest award in the International Garden City Awards in Bangalore, India. According to Warwick Scadden, Curator of the Botanical Gardens, winning the Garden City Award recognises the pride Christchurch people take in their parks and gardens. Warwick Scadden and Brian Briggs proudly display the award President of the Christchurch Beautifying Society Brian Briggs was delighted with the award. This has great tourism potential for the City.
Many international visitors come to see our gardens.
The award is on display on the ground floor of the Council offices in Tuam Street.