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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Older generations forum
EQC CEO Ian Simpson and Bruce Emson will be at the third Older Generations Forum being held at the Parklands Baptist Church in Queenspark Drive on Friday 21 September at 10am.
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Lions Den opening on Wednesday
Known affectionately and locally as the Lions Den, the more correctly titled transitional St Albans Community Centre will be opened on Wednesday by Lions International Foundation Chairman Wing-Kun Tam and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker.
Support for the lonely
Do you know someone in Christchurch living alone and with no one who visits them? St Johns runs a caring caller service. They will even call on a daily basis. For more information email jacci.tatnell@stjohn.org.nz
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Supporting Kāi Tahu whanau
If you are not coping or you notice whānau not coping, phone 0800 Kāi Tahu (0800 524 8248).
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Free counselling and support
Stressed? Relationships Aotearoa (formerly Relationship Services) are still offering up to six free sessions of counselling to anyone who needs support.
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Singing with your children
Mary and Kerry McCammon from Natural Magic are holding an event on August 26 to encourage young children and their parents to sing action songs together.
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New Ngāi Tahu CEO appointed
Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu has appointed Arihia Bennett (Ngāi Tahu, Ngāti Porou) to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Arihia Bennett is currently the Kaiārahi/Chief Executive Officer of He Oranga Pounamu (HOP), which organises and integrates health and social … Continue reading
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Marae administrator wanted
Rehua marae, the home of Ngai Tahu in Christchurch, is looking for an administration manager. Find out more about the vacancy on the website. The deadline for applications is September 12 and the position is fulltime and permanent. The marae … Continue reading
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Earthquake research presented
The Mental Health Education and Resource Centre is presenting a series of seminars from late August till October on research undertaken since the 2010 earthquakes. Topics include the impact on marriage relationships, micro nutrients and stress, refugees and mental health, … Continue reading
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Red Cross recovery job
Red Cross is looking for a person to co-ordinate recovery-related projects for 30 hours per week. Find out more about the vacancy here.
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Post quakes cleanup help offered
Another Get it Done day is being organised by Rebuild Christchurch for September 15. If you were affected by the earthquakes in 2010 and 2011 and have work that needs to be done around the house or garden visit the … Continue reading
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St Albans School Pool repairs
The Board of Trustees are considering options to repair the St Albans School pool for the community to use over the summer holidays and are seeking assistance from the community to help achieve this by holding a meeting at the … Continue reading
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