Author Archives: belinda

About belinda

Involved with St Albans Community Resource Centre and NeighbourNet since 1997

Software models flooding

Flooding damage to houses in the Flockton Basin area in early March would probably have been avoided if floor levels were nearly half a metre higher.

Posted in Earthquake Information, Infrastructure | 1 Comment

Dedicated youth space opening soon

A dedicated space in the CBD for youth opens for use on March 25. The opening of the premises at 442 Tuam Street is the result of work carried out over the last six years by the White Elephant Trust … Continue reading

Posted in Youth | Leave a comment

Mairehau News February edition

The February edition of Mairehau News is now available online

Posted in Newsletter | Leave a comment

St Albans News deadline

Articles, letters, advertisements for the April edition of St Albans News are due in on Monday, March 25. Please send to news@stalbans.net.nz

Posted in Newsletter | Leave a comment

City council advises on DIY sandbags for Lusi

If you didn’t manage to pick up sandbags in the Shirley/ Hills Road car park  on Saturday afternoon you could make your own to “welcome” Cyclone Lusi. This city council webpage gives advice on how to make sandbags from plastic … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Homeowner EQ insurance issues

Location: Westpac Business Hub, adjacent to CBS Arena, Addington Time:  March 25  6-8pm Description: Dr Duncan Webb will provide a legal perspective on a number of legal issues arising from the earthquakes, including delays, reinstatement, contractual crossroads and cashing out. … Continue reading

Posted in Insurance, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Edgeware Supervalue recalls fruit

If you bought apples or peaches from Edgeware Supermarket between February 27 and March 13, make contact with the supermarket to find out if you need to return the fruit and obtain a refund. Several boxes of fruit (peaches and … Continue reading

Posted in Health, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

St Albans Community Preschool AGM

Location: 3 Thames Street Time: April 1 from 7pm Description: The preschool is holding its AGM followed by some refreshments to celebrate the year’s successes. All welcome.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Are you being forced to cash settle?

Earthquake community group CanCERN is seeking hard evidence of people being forced to cash settle with EQC.

Posted in CanCERN, Earthquake Information | Leave a comment

House valuations in St Albans up 17 per cent

,p>The revaluation of houses in St Albans has seen the valuation of houses rise about 17 per cent over 2007 values.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Do you have a question about the rebuild?

A new, CERA-sponsored website called In the know has been set up so people can ask moderated questions about the rebuild and the answers are shared online.

Posted in Earthquake Information | Leave a comment

Elections on September 20

The Government has announced that the General Election will be held on September 20. Source:Radio New Zealand

Posted in politicians | Leave a comment