Category Archives: Community

Neighbourhood planning

Posted on 21 April 2011 by EmmaT

And this is where good neighbourhood planning for preservation of amenity values comes in. There needs to be a strong public debate about what is good and worth preserving about local neighbourhoods, and what can be done to enhance them? … Continue reading →

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What happens if the land my home is on is damaged?

Posted on 22 March 2011 by EmmaT

Home › Frequently Asked Questions › Damage and repairs What happens if the land my home is on is damaged? Standard cover is for the land under your home, the land within 8 metres of your home, and the land of the … Continue reading →

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Online Neighbourhood Forum for St Albans

Posted on 7 March 2011 by EmmaT

Join your neighbours and promote post-earthquake community recovery through active online engagement and exchange. Discuss local issues and reconstruction, share community news, photos, and announcements, recommend service providers, find lost pets, promote crime prevention, announce new local businesses, and many … Continue reading →

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ReImagine Christchurch

Posted on 4 March 2011 by EmmaT

After a major earthquake in September, 2010, and over 4,000 subsequent aftershocks, a second major quake, magnitude 6.3, struck Christchurch on February 22, 2011. This earthquake had a devastating effect on our city. The death toll numbers in the hundreds, … Continue reading →

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