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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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Tempest blows at Mona Vale
Top Dog Theatre Company is staging Shakespeare’s Tempest at Mona Vale at 6pm until Saturday.
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Three years since tragic quake
Next Saturday marks three years since the devastating quake that killed over 180 people, toppled many city buildings, rendered thousands of city homes uninhabitable because of liquefaction and streets became impassable. The event will be marked in Christchurch with an … Continue reading
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Group taking action against EQC
A group planning to take legal action against EQC is seeking more residents to join the group action before the end of the month.
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Worker village for Orion site (attempt 2)
A different developer this time but it looks like the Canon Street half of the former Orion site will house worker homes for up to 200 people. Resource consent was granted in January and residents notified on January 8.
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St Albans News Feb 2014 online
February’s St Albans News can be downloaded from here -click on the image. We know that many people are still battling insurance companies and EQC and nothing is happening with their homes but Lucas Lormans went out with his camera … Continue reading
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Promed site tells St Albans story
The former Promed Edgeware Doctors site at the corner of Edgeware Road and Trafalgar Street has a few tales to tell.
Bike maintenance workshop
Location: Linwood Community Arts Centre, Corner Worcester Street and Stanmore RoadTime: Feb 16 1-4pm Description: Restoring old bicycles and passing them on to those who need them. Will pick up bike parts if notified. If you have bike maintenance skills, … Continue reading
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Christchurch Art Show debuts
The Christchurch Art Show is calling for artists to showcase their talents in an annual arts sales event in June.
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Waitangi Day celebrations @ marae
Location: Rehua Marae, 79 Springfield RoadTime: February 6 from 10am-2pm Description: Open Day at the Marae with activities for tamariki, weaving, mirimiri etc. $10.00 Hangi at 1.30pm. To order, presales are being taken on 03 355 5615 or 027 245 … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Community, EVENTS, Māori, Rehua Marae, Wider Circles
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Newsletter deadline January 28
The next edition of St Albans News will be coming out sometime in February. If you have any editorial or advertisements please make sure they meet the deadline on January 28. Articles and Letters to the Editor can be sent … Continue reading
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Rebuild fairytale musical
Avebury Park in Richmond is the venue this week for a hilarious fairytale musical that also has some fun with the rebuild.
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Electorate changes opposed
,p>Former Christchurch deputy mayor Ngaire Button is one of a number of objectors who have made submissions to the Electoral Commission opposing changes to electorate boundaries of Christchurch Central.
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