TC3 showhouse for Cranford St

Posted on 6 September 2013 by belinda

The winning entry in a competition to design a house suitable for rebuilding on TC3 land will be built as a Southern Response TC3 show home on a site in Cranford Street.
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Council scotches Manchester St cleanup attempt

Posted on 3 September 2013 by belinda

Councillor Aaron Keown’s latest attempt to clean up Manchester Street between Bealey Avenue and Edgeware Road came to an end when city council staff took down his posters.
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Red Cross transports carless residents

Posted on 3 September 2013 by belinda

The Red Cross has started a transport service for those physically unable to use public transport or financially unable to visit a doctor or meet with EQC staff.
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Cranford Street frontages to shrink

Posted on 3 September 2013 by belinda

Some businesses/residences in Cranford Street will lose their frontages to the proposed four laning highway, according to a CCC letter being sent out to St Albans residents.
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Youth expo of sustainability

Posted on 28 August 2013 by belinda

Location: Canterbury Horticultural Society, 57 Riccarton Avenue, Christchurch
Time: September 18 8.30am-4pm
Description: An exciting informative fun EXPO run by Conservation Action Network from Unlimited High School

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Reel Tour features St Albans home movie

Posted on 28 August 2013 by belinda

Location: St Michael’s and All Angels Church, 84 Oxford Tce
Date: September 14. Christchurch showings are at 4pm and 7.30 pm
Description: A home movie made at 10 Berry Street in 1910 is one of a number of historical Canterbury films being shown during a Film Archive Tour. The oldest home movie in the Film Archive collection shows the Hinge family enjoying time together in their home and garden. Other historic films from throughout Canterbury (Mt Cook and Bill Hamilton’ jet boat) make up the Reel Tour. Screenings are being organised in seven Historic Places Trust registered heritage buildings. Local historians will introduce each screening and live accompaniment to the silent films will be provided by musicians Jan Preston and Mike Pullman. Door sales only, $5 per seat. The programme of 17 short movies runs for 75 minutes.

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Walk/Run 4 Autism Awareness

Posted on 27 August 2013 by belinda

Location: North Hagley Park
Time: October 20 from 10 am
Description: Autism New Zealand’s Canterbury/West Coast Branch is running its popular Walk/Run 4 Autism Awareness, a non-competitive event for all ages. Participants have a choice of distances: 2.5km, 5km or 10km. The event will be run whatever the conditions, wet or fine. Following the walk/run there is an entertainments area to check out. Further details and application forms are now available here. If you don’t want to walk, volunteers and marshalls are also needed. Please phone (03) 343 2225 or email steve.potter@autismnz.org.nz to volunteer.

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Asian Health Day

Posted on 27 August 2013 by belinda

Location: Avonhead School Hall, 55 Avonhead Road
Time: September 21 10am – 1pm
Description: Free health information and health checks (blood pressure and diabetes) etc.Presentations about your health entitlements and the services available. Chinese, Japanese and Korean interpreters available. The event is being sponsored by the National Cervical Screening Programme/Canterbury District Health Board, Pegasus, Christchurch PHO.

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News from Christchurch Central (Labour)

Posted on 27 August 2013 by belinda

The Labour Party’s Christchurch Central staff have been busy, among other things conducting a survey over the four laning of Cranford Street. Find out what else they are up to by reading this page.

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Update from MP Nicky Wagner

Posted on 26 August 2013 by belinda

It’s been a while since my last earthquake report but I felt it was time once again to highlight the support services that are available in the community. I know that people are still struggling with earthquake issues and I want to be sure that they are being well supported.

The continuation of this article contains suggestions on coping and contact details for a number of useful organisations
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Calls grow for EQC to be audited

Posted on 26 August 2013 by belinda

Various organisations and individuals in Christchurch are calling for EQC to be formally audited because of concerns about the quality of its work.
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Christchurch City Council District Plan Review

Posted on 26 August 2013 by belinda

The Council is seeking feedback on its district plan online and through a series of community meetings.

The District Plan is being reviewed to address immediate and long-term needs. It sets out the provisions governing the use of land including residential and business zoning, transport, natural hazards, development and heritage.
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