The Bats ' seventh full-length album , '' The Guilty Office '' , was recorded in Heathcote Valley , Christchurch , and was released on 1 December 2008 through Arch Hill. , with the first single , ' Castle Lights ' . International release followed , on YesBoyIcecream in the UK and Europe , Kning Disk in Scandinavia , Hidden Agenda in the US , and Mistletone in Australia . '' The Guilty Office '' was named in the top 5 of 2008 by New Zealand television host , John Campbell , and received many positive reviews including 4 stars from Allmusic and Mojo Magazine . The band toured the UK and Europe in May and June 2009 in support of the album . In October 2010 , the band played at the free relief concert in Hagley Park following the September 2010 Canterbury earthquake in front of about 140,000 people . The Mayor of Christchurch at the time , Bob Parker , joined The Bats for the performance and played guitar
September 2010 Canterbury earthquake
2010 Canterbury earthquake
The Bats (New Zealand band)