Connect with St Albans
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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Free software available at South Library
A demo of free software to show television on your computer is one of the highlights of Software Freedom Day being celebrated on September 21 at Christchurch South Learning Centre.
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Edgeware Village Green loses treasurer
The Edgeware Village Green has lost its treasurer, Karen Lewis, who passed away on September 14 after a long illness.
Volunteering St Albans
Volunteering Canterbury visited the St Albans Baptist Church on September 17. Photos from the session have been posted on the organisation’s Facebook page.
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Rehua Marae’s leadership role in recovery praised
The leadership role of Rehua Marae in response to the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 was highlighted by Emma Rawson from the Canterbury District Health Board at the Public Health Association’s annual conference in New Plymouth recently.
Posted in Earthquake Information, Māori, Rehua Marae
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People with disabilities sought for documentary
The producers of television programme Attitude are on the lookout for people who live with disabilities and/or mental health issues so they show the non-clinical interventions offered by community groups to help with traumatic experiences.
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You can review NZ’s human rights record
New Zealand’s human rights record is being reviewed in January next year and New Zealanders are being asked to give feedback.
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Maori art and cultural activities showcased
The repaired Linwood Community Arts Centre at the corner of Worcester Street and Stanmore Road is hosting an exhibition and classes showcasing contemporary and traditional Maori art and cultural activities during September.
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Candidates for the Health Board
You will be asked to vote for representatives on the Health Board very shortly. We asked candidates to provide a few words and a picture. You can read more about them by following the link to a page for the … Continue reading
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Election issue of St Albans News
Download the latest edition of St Albans News, the community newspaper that has been keeping you informed about local matters since 1993. Features election coverage and why you should get involved in your community.
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Sustainable Otautahi hosts mayoral candidates
Location: CPIT Wharekai (in Te Puna Wanaka building Coventry St, off Barbadoes St). Time: September 25, from 7.30-9.30pm Description: The future of Christchurch depends on strong sustainability. Sustainable Otautahi Christchurch is hosting an event to give people the opportunity for … Continue reading
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Get involved in the community
Location: Edgeware Croquet Club, St Albans Park, Forfar St Time: September 22, from 2pm Description: Your chance to have your say on what happens in St Albans at the AGM of SARA, the St Albans Residents Association. Be part of … Continue reading
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Celebrate the St Albans Community
Location: Edgeware Croquet Club, St Albans Park, Forfar Street Time: September 22 from 11:00 am till 2pm Description: Celebrate the St Albans community with a barbecue and get to know your neighbours. Bring a plate of food to add to … Continue reading
