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This website is dedicated to the recovery of St Albans and its city, Christchurch following a devastating series of earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. This service by the St Albans Residents’ Association (SARA) offers relevant local information. If you are from an organisation or a business and have essential information you would like to share with the community, then please get in touch by email to sara@stalbans.gen.nz and we will endeavour to publish it here.Translations
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St Albans Cricket – Girls Cricket
We have excellent coaching and opportunities for Yr 5/6 and Yr 7/8 girls, with an all girl’s competition of over 20 teams. Games last for 2.5 hours – it’s not all day and we organise a coffee cart for parents! … Continue reading
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History repeating – St Albans Dump!
Dear Community Board I would like it recorded the St Albans Residents Association strongly oppose the Canterbury Earthquake (Resource Management Act Permitted Activities) Order 2011 for a company called CERES NEW Zealand LLC for the property at 45 McFaddens Road. … Continue reading
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How to Keep Safe Around Dogs
The “Be a Tree” course is a dog bite prevention program for school age children. It focuses on fun and interactive activities to teach children how to read dog body language and how to act safely around their own dog … Continue reading
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Inspirational global recovery speakers
A variety of inspirational speakers from around the globe, including the UK, Canada, USA, Australia and New Zealand shared their experiences relating to redeveloping cities and communities, in particular those which have been subjected to devastation – natural and human. … Continue reading
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CanCERN Update
http://cancern.org.nz/cancern-newsletters/ CCC Guides for Homeowners – The Christchurch City Council together with Beacon Pathway, Certified Builders, Community Energy Action and the Christchurch Agency for Energy, have developed guides for homeowners. These guides provide independent advice to home owners about potential … Continue reading
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New info on CERA website
New pages about the redefined CDB red zone are now on the CERA website. By later today this will also include the ability to upload structural assessment reports. http://cera.govt.nz/cbd-red-zone http://cera.govt.nz/cbd-red-zone/red-zone-access-programme http://cera.govt.nz/cbd-red-zone/red-zone-cordon-map There is also information regarding s51 and s29 notices … Continue reading
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How to live before you die.
http://www.ted.com/talks/steve_jobs_how_to_live_before_you_die.html
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The 2011 Lincoln University State of the Nation’s Environment Address
The 2011 Lincoln University State of the Nation’s Environment Address is taking place on Wednesday 14th September, 5.00pm in Stewart Lecture Theatre 1. Professor Bob Evans from the School of Social Science, University of Waikato will present: “Fair shares, self … Continue reading
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Local major infrastructure works underway
City Council infrastructure repair works started this month include wastewater repairs in: Papanui Road – Papanui (three weeks work) Other major ongoing repairs include: Shirley Road – Shirley – wastewater repairs
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Video: Dr Jan Kupec (CERA chief geotechnical engineer) explains liquefaction
http://cera.govt.nz/news/2011/video-dr-jan-kupec-cera-chief-geotechnical-engineer-explains-liquefaction
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Who killed Economic Growth?
http://youtu.be/EQqDS9wGsxQ Addicted to Growth – Post Carbon Institute Clip
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