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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
Category Archives: Community
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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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
Posted in Earthquake Information, Health, Wider Circles
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Christchurch Diocesan Earthquake Recovery Fund
The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch has an earthquake recovery fund, established by Bishop Barry Jones, to manage the distribution of money received after the 4 September earthquake and subsequently.
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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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Ideas for Avon red zone
In its online Zone Life feature, The Press has asked readers to submit their ideas of what should happen to red zone lands around the Avon River. River advocacy group AvON would like to see the river turned into a … Continue reading
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Report suggests CCC communications changes
A communications audit carried out on the Christchurch City Council highlights shortcomings in its relationships with communities and individuals and suggests ways to improve this. The report was presented to the council in late July and made public.
Posted in Community, The Future, Wider Circles
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Changes on horizon for Purchas St
Plans are afoot to reconstruct Purchas Street between Geraldine Street and Manchester Street. Changes planned include new grass verges, tree landscaping and kerbing.
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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Opportunities to help Body Festival
This year, The Body Festival would like to offer individuals who have an intellectual disability an opportunity to be involved behind the scenes at The Body Festival.
Posted in Community, Help Needed, Voluntary work, Wider Circles
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Positive Ageing Expo in October
Age Concern is holding a free Positive Ageing Expo at Papanui High School in Langdons Road on October 1.Exhibits and displays from a range of different community organisations and Government Departments, including Fletcher/EQC will celebrate the International Day of Older … Continue reading
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Paula Bennett to speak
The Hon Paula Bennett, Minister of Social Development and Youth Affairs will be the guest speaker at the Annual General Meeting of Home and Family Society Christchurch Incorporated on Wednesday 8 August. The 103rd AGM is being held at St … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Wider Circles, Youth
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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.
