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Monthly Archives: August 2012
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.
Seeking new models for aged care
Ideas are being sought from people already over the age of 65 for new ways to look after our aging population. Ideas will be compiled into a report, minus identifying information, and used to support improvements in aged care. The … Continue reading
Posted in Older people
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Students volunteer time
Any community groups in St Albans with projects that could do with a hand? Students are out and about looking for voluntary work to earn a ticket to a rock concert being held in November at the AMI stadium in … Continue reading
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Lost Christchurch featured on website
Christchurch has lost a lot of its heritage as a result of recent earthquakes but time, fire, developers have also contributed to the changes in the city’s social and physical fabric. Find out more about Christchurch past, its buildings and … Continue reading
Posted in History
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Pipework in north part of St Albans
Work will begin soon in Roosevelt, Jameson, Nancy and Kensington Avenues to replace wastewater pipes. Details are not available yet, but this work is part of a wider package involving the north part of St Albans and Papanui (a large … Continue reading
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Replanting marks work completion
Replanting of the garden outside the gates of St Albans Catholic School with native plants by pupils and members of the Fletcher team marked the completion of roadworks in Rutland Street south of Innes Road. The gardens were removed to … Continue reading
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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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CERA hosts green zone meetings
CERA is hosting a series of community meetings including one at the St Albans Baptist Church in McFaddens Road on Thursday, September 6 from 6pm. This is an opportunity to talk with CERA, Council, EQC and (some insurers) and if … Continue reading
Posted in Earthquake Information
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Botanic Gardens holds photo competition
Start taking some photos in the Botanic Gardens and next year enter your favourite pic into the Christchurch Botanic Gardens Photo Competition and you might win prizes, including photographic equipment.
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Planning events for Neighbourhood Week
Community groups in Shirley/Papanui (which of course includes St Albans) planning events at the end of October can apply to the Community Board before the end of August for some funding to help run the event. Neighbourhood Week is being … Continue reading
Inner city blueprint released
The plan for the inner city redesign was released on Monday, July 31 and it is a big one. Visit these links below to download documents or watch videos that show the blueprint for the new city.
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