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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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Three new units on drawing board for Berwick Court
The Christchurch City Council is to add three new one bedroom flats for the elderly at Berwick Courts and have them ready to occupy by the middle of 2014.
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Motorway extension consultation expected this month
Consultation over the extension to the Northern Motorway is expected to begin this month.
Posted in Infrastructure, Roading
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A local EQ support group for St Albans?
A support group for St Albans would help local residents coping with a second round of trauma and the feeling they have been forgotten by larger agencies, according to a City Mission outreach worker.
Consultation on Enduring Power of Attorney
Location: Fern Room, The Atrium, 455 Hagley Avenue Time: June 18 10am – 12 noon Description: The Minister for Senior Citizens is holding a public consultation meeting in Christchurch on the topic of enduring power of attorney. In 2008, the … Continue reading
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When Manchester United played in St Albans
Few people would know the story of how footballers Bobby Charlton and George Best played a game at English Park in St Albans in 1967. The night New Zealand played Manchester United is recalled in an article in D Scene.
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Winning issue-based campaigns
Location: Aoraki Room at Community and Public Health (310 Manchester Street). Time: May 30 12-1pm Description: Tony Milne has presented his booklet Running and Winning issue-based campaigns across New Zealand and in Australia. He will go through the 10 steps … Continue reading
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Labour offers help with Christchurch Central
If there are any issues you would like Labour’s help with in Christchurch Central, please contact Community Liaison: Tony Milne: 021 59 32 59 or email tonyrmilne@gmail.com
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Budget supports low income families
The 2013 budget, issued last week by the National Government, features a number of initiatives to support low-income families:
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Community development centre in Walker Street
A community development centre planned for 24 Walker Street in the inner city will provide resources to encourage citizen-led developments in Christchurch. The hub has the backing of a number of community organisations and will be open to the public. … Continue reading
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Film Showing: Switch
Location: Alice in Videoland, Tuam Street/High Street cornerLink out: Click here Time: May 23 at 4pm and May 24 at 6pm Description: Sometime in the next couple of decades the world will shift from oil and coal based energy sources … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, EVENTS, Sustainability, Uncategorized
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Energy Awareness Weekend
Location: Air Force Museum, WigramLink out: Click here Time: May 17-18 10am to 6pm Description: Electric cars and electric bikes are some of the items on display at the Energy Awareness event. Lots of seminars, workshops and demos to help … Continue reading
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Post budget breakfast
Location: Knox Centre, Bealey AveLink out: Click here Time: May 17 from 7:15am to 8:45 am Description: Child Poverty Action Group is hosting another of its popular post-budget breakfasts again this year with speakers. $20 waged, $10 unwaged
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