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Monthly Archives: August 2012
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
Posted in Wider Circles
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A reformed Madras Street
Work on Madras Street is expected to be completed by the end of September.
Posted in Roading
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Complain about EQC to Ombudsman
Another avenue to resolve issues with EQC is to send a complaint to the Ombudsman but you need to complain to EQC and attempt to resolve the issue there first.
Posted in Earthquake Information
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Ensuring local food supplies
The Sumner Local Food Group is hosting a Local Food Resilience presentation by Robina McCurdy of Earthcare Education Aotearoa on August 20 at the Sumner Fire Station in Wiggins Street.
Posted in Sustainability, The Future
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Priority for repair work
EQC is currently identifying vulnerable customers by hand but is working towards an automated process for identifying those in need based on factors such as age and health. It is also dealing with people who have extenuating circumstances requiring prompt … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquake Information, TC3 Land, Uncategorized
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EQC factsheet for TC3
“EQC commits to repairing all homes with over $50,000 worth of damage (including those with foundation damage) by December 2013.” This promise was made at the end of the fact sheet, which also outlines the drilling process taking place in … Continue reading
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Fruit and veggie co-ops workshop
A workshop for those interested in fruit and veggie co-ops is being hosted by Community and Public Health on 24 August.
Posted in Health
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Students give back to older generation
The Student Volunteer Army, now known as the Volunteer Army Foundation, is organising an afternoon aimed at spanning the generations at four venues around the city this Saturday, afternoon.
Posted in Older people, Volunteers
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EQC mediation service starts
The EQC mediation service, which started this week, will only be open to those offered mediation by EQC as a way to resolve differences.
Posted in Earthquake Information, Insurance
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Rainfall causes flooding in St Albans
Most of the rainfall is disappearing underground but a number of streets in St Albans: Edward Avenue, Warrington Street and Flockton Streets in particular have heavy flooding (but not to the point of closure). St Albans Creek is also full … Continue reading
Posted in Transport
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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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