By Juliet Speedy
The Christchurch City Council has finally admitted what it paid to secure the rights to the Ellerslie Flower Show.
And they are calling the price tag of $3 million a great deal for the city. They say bit was worth every cent then, and is worth even more now.
“The crowds for Ellerslie exceeded all expectations, it’s wildest dreams stuff,” says Sue Wells, Christchurch City Councillor.
The council released the figure reluctantly. After a long battle by media groups including 3 News to get the cost, the chief [...]...

Chris Beardshaw is heading to New Zealand to create a 64m-long garden at the Ellerslie International Flower Show in Christchurch.