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Wednesday 5 October 2022
KFC opening just ‘days away’ JO KENT Richmond’s first KFC restaurant will have a click and collect service and delivery option, alongside the latest digital ordering systems. Due to open in a matter of days, a shopping centre spokesperson
says locals are in for a treat. “The building process has gone smoothly and it has been a great opportunity to collaborate with Restaurant Brands on this new addition to the shopping centre.” The restaurant has a gross floor area of 250 square metres, 28 car parks and a drive-thru that goes
behind the building with queueing capacity for seven spaces. “Customers will be pleased to see a high-quality fit-out that includes self-ordering kiosks, digital menus, drive-thru, click & collect and delivery that will add to their dining experience.” Groundworks began at the site
on Talbot Street, opposite Kmart, last June with diggers clearing out contaminated soil leftover from a former timber treatment facility. Communications manager for Tasman District Council, Chris Choat, says initial building consent was granted and issued on 15 September 2021.
However, there was an amendment to that consent surrounding drainage, which delayed progress until consent was granted on 11 April 2022 and subsequent site inspections took place. At the time, chief executive for
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Santa’s back TRACY ALLAN
Parade director Alex Bradley and Richmond Unlimited’s Sheena Murtagh are looking forward to bringing the Santa Parade back to Richmond. Photo: Tracy Allan.
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Santa will once again hit the streets of Richmond for the annual Pak’nSave Richmond Santa Parade this year. Sheena Murtagh of Richmond Unlimited is excited to be hosting this year’s event after a one-year hiatus due to Covid-19. The parade will leave from Edward St, making its way down Queen St to Mcindoe Place, finishing in the carpark behind the library, then Santa will be meeting kids for photos in Sundial Square. “We are looking for community, businesses, schools, and individuals who are interested in being a part of the parade to head to www.richmondunlimited.co.nz to register,” Sheena says. Parade director Alex Bradley of Pop Up Events says it promises to be an amazing afternoon out for all of Tasman. “We can’t wait to see Santa coming down the street once again. Make sure you come early to get the best spots along the route, with a number of pre-parade performances to enjoy all
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