Canterbury Mornings

Christchurch locals angry over a decision to allow six broadcast quality light towers over Hagley Oval have taken their complaint to Parliament.Canterbury Cricket Trust sought changes to the District Plan to allow them to host night games for the Women's Cricket World Cup.Associate Greater Christchurch Regeneration Minister Poto Williams used her powers under earthquake recovery laws to approve it so the Trust didn't have to apply for resource consent.Chairman of Chirstchurch Civic Trust Chris Kissling told Chris Lynch that in doing so, the Minister has over ridden the Hagley Park Management Plan. Chris Kissling says Hagley Oval could still host the games with four light towers - and retain the landscape characteristics of the park.LISTEN TO THE AUDIO ABOVE