Chris Lynch: Christchurch City Council accused of sabotaging free hospital parking trial

Christchurch City Council staff have been accused of misleading elected members and the public by claiming a night-time parking trial outside Christchurch Hospital is not being used, despite failing to install signs indicating the free parking is available.

The six month trial, which began in April, was introduced at the request of Harewood Councillor Aaron Keown and Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger to help hospital visitors and staff struggling to find free parking in the area.