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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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Report on Edgeware Village Master Plan
A report on the Edgeware Village Master Plan, containing key findings of the public consultation, will be presented to the Shirley Papanui Community Board meeting on July 3.
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Edgeware Rd intersection shaky
Land around the Edgeware Road/Barbadoes Street is still not stable despite repairs and local retailers are reporting a sunken manhole and increased shaking when heavy vehicles travel north or south.
Posted in Earthquake Information, Roading
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Caregivers’ views sought
The University of Auckland and an organisation representing caregivers is organising an online survey to find out about the needs of “informal” caregivers.
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St Albans News deadline looms
The St Albans News is approaching its 200th issue with the next edition and if you want to contribute any articles/photos you have until June 16 to submit to news@stalbans.gen.nz.
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The challenge of a post growth economy
Location: Heaton Intermediate, 125 Heaton Road Time: June 13 7.30pm Description: How do we survive in an economy where there are limits to growth? Former Green leader Jeanette Fitzsimons explains how this works in the 2013 Quaker Lecture.
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Have your say on draft alcohol policy
The Christchurch City Council is debating some new rules on the sale and supply of alcohol in the city and suburbs and is seeking feedback until July 1 to help form a local alcohol policy.
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Assistance to go digital still available
Assistance to turn your TV digital runs out at the end of July.
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Recycle old TVs for $5
Do you still have an old TV sitting at home because you now have a digital TV or associated digital device that enables you to see digital TV? Get rid of the old one by recycling through the Ministry for … Continue reading
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Learn about healthy eating
Location: Pacific Trust Canterbury, 177 Worcester Street Time: June 13 6pm Description: Learn about the language of nutrition, menu planning, how to lower fat, sugar and salt content, and lots more at this free event. Register with Kathy Culshaw on … Continue reading
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Interfaith Society talks about Abraham
Location: 17 Kirkwood Avenue Time: June 25 7-9pm Description: The Interfaith Society meeting will look at the role of Abraham in the different faiths (Christian, Jewish, Muslim). Representatives of the three faiths will be present to put their views forward.
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Celebrate Matariki at Packe St Park
Location: Packe Street Park community gardens Time: June 16 10am-4pm Description: Celebrate Matariki (Maori New Year) at Packe Street Park. Lunch at 12 noon includes vegan soup and free range pork sausages. Earn your lunch. Come and lend a hand … Continue reading
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Insulation for those with high health needs
People with high health needs and living in a cold/damp house in Christchurch or Kaiapoi can get help with insulation through the Healthy Homes Project run through Pegasus Health.
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