The Christchurch City Council has decided to apply a temporary liquor ban to a select public area around the University of Canterbury campus during orientation from 17-27 February. The temporary ban will be in place 24 hours a day from midnight on Wednesday 16 February to midnight on Sunday, 27 February and will cover the public area bounded by Riccarton Road, Clyde Road, Creyke Road, Maidstone Road and Waimairi Road. The ban does not apply to private property, including the University Campus.

Responsibility for enforcing the liquor ban rests with the police. UC and the University of Canterbury Students’ Association will continue to promote responsible attitudes towards drinking prior to and during orientation and will seek to work closely with the Christchurch City Council to inform students and Ilam residents about the extent of the temporary liquor ban and possible implications for those who do not comply with the conditions of the ban.

“UC does not condone criminal or anti-social behaviour,” said UC Vice-Chancellor, Dr Rod Carr. “UC students need to be aware of and comply with the Council’s temporary liquor ban and with our own policy.”

To see the media release from the Christchurch City Council in relation to the temporary liquor ban go to: http://ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2011/201101172.aspx

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