Christchurch hopes to have a smashing Xmas thanks to Restaurant Association of NZ

The Restaurant Association of NZ has raised money through events in Queenstown and at the Grove Restaurant in Auckland to help their fellow restauranteurs in the South Island.

To get things started, they’ve made a mobile billboard, created by Auckland agency Hotfoot, made of all the bits of broken plates and glass from the hardest-hit bars and cafes. They’ve done it with the help of a team of people including Christchurch artist Donna Steel, Pataka Pottery owner Maureen Johnston and some very willing art students. They also put the call out to the public through a radio campaign.

They put the billboard up to remind people to book their Christmas parties now and once all the restaurants are booked out, they’ll auction it off in panels. All the proceeds will go back into the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal.

For more details go to www.pickupthepieces.co.nz or call Hotfoot creative director Kim Ellison on +64 21 587 941 or Hannah Kidd on +64 21 183 9769.