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Category Archives: EVENTS
Hollow round timber piling to be tested
A hollow round timber piling system will be tested at 840 Colombo Street on August 23 and interested parties have been invited to watch. Bring a hard hat and high viz jacket if you have them. The test at 4pm … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquake Information, Past, Wider Circles
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Filmshow to help reunite refugees
A recently formed trust calling itself ReUnite is holding a film showing at the Hollywood Cinema on August 27 to raise funds to bring a Sudanese family to New Zealand. The family has been separated for more than 15 years. … Continue reading
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St Albans Conversation followup
CCC staff will be reporting back on Thursday, August 9 with a summary of the discussion about the future of St Albans held in April.
Wild adventures for dads
Fathers who lost their work in the earthquakes of 2010 or 2011 and are struggling to find replacement work are being invited to take part in adventure activities at no cost for five days later this month.
Posted in EVENTS, Family, Help Offered, Wider Circles
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BBQ to welcome Lions building
A BBQ has been organised on Thursday morning from 10.30am, courtesy of the St Albans Residents Association, to welcome the new Lions-owned building to the site of the now demolished St Albans Community Centre at 1047 Colombo Street.
Thirty year transport plan
Your feedback is required for the Christchurch City Council’s draft transport plan. But you have only a few weeks to have your say on the transport plan that will determine its development from 2012 to 2042. Public sessions are being … Continue reading
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Sunday walk in the park
Stretching Out at St Albans. Meet at St Albans Park in Edward Ave opposite Allard St at 10.30am on Sunday September 16. Find out a bit more about your neighborhood, meet your neighbours and other walkers and get some exercise … Continue reading
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TC3 Rallies to EQC and IAG
TC3 landowners will be taking to the streets of Addington to make sure that EQC and insurance companies are aware of their views. The rally begins at midday on August 8 on the corner of Clarence and Princess Streets with … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquake Information, Insurance, Past, TC3 Land
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St Albans Pool AGM
St Albans Pavilion and Pool Inc is holding its AGM at Abberley Park Hall on Saturday, August 25, starting at 11.30am.
Helen Clark on disaster risk reduction
Former Prime Minister, Helen Clarke will be speaking on Building Resilience -the importance of prioritizing disaster risk reduction at the Aurora Centre, Burnside High School at 6.30pm on August 15. This free lecture, the annual Hopkins lecture, is organized by … Continue reading
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TC3 Rally – Monday July 30 outside CCC
A rally to draw attention to the plight of TC3 landowners will be held outside the CCC Council Buildings at 5.30pm on Monday, July 30 to coincide with the launch of the 100 day blueprint for the CBD. Key, Brownlee … Continue reading
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Explore new options for communities
Design your future sustainable city at a workshop being held at CPIT this weekend. VIVA is a design workshop aimed at exploring creating a innovative plan for a sustainable village based in the inner-city. This is a great workshop for … Continue reading
Posted in EVENTS, Past, Sustainability, Wider Circles
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