Photo: FilePaul McMahon’s ears were still ringing for days following two popular Christchurch community events. He is now calling for Christchurch City Council to adopt an “evidence-based, health-led policy” on music at events to protect hearing and promote community connection. McMahon said his nine-year-old son generally loves Woolston Park, but he could not handle being there for a few minutes. Community board chairwoman Alexandra Davids attended both events and said, although the music was loud, it wasn’t “too” loud. "There is no specific policy for council events."

Source: Otago Daily Times April 16, 2021 02:03 UTC