Signing course key to the world of the deaf

Posted on 30 June 2013 by belinda

Do you know someone who is deaf but have difficulties communicating with them? The local branch of the Deaf Association is running a New Zealand sign language evening course once a week for six weeks starting on Thursday, August 1.
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The latest news in St Albans

Posted on 27 June 2013 by belinda

Find out why some people are laughing their heads off in St Albans, especially on Sundays, in the July edition of St Albans News. And why people like living in St Albans. Download from here. Deliveries of the print edition are expected sometime next week but you can get a sneak peek here.

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Edgeware Village retailers still doing it tough

Posted on 24 June 2013 by belinda

Edgeware Village needs more businesses to replace several lost to the area after the earthquakes and ongoing roadworks are having a negative effect on those remaining, according to this article in the Press.
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Proposed alcohol policy affects suburbs too

Posted on 22 June 2013 by belinda

The proposed alcohol policy for the city will see taverns, bars, pubs and clubs in St Albans and other suburban centres closing at 1am. A discretionary one-way door policy may be applied where appropriate.
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Lianne Dalziel seeks Mayoralty

Posted on 22 June 2013 by belinda

Christchurch East MP Lianne Dalziel has finally announced that she is seeking the Christchurch Mayoralty in October.
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Building winter resilience

Posted on 20 June 2013 by belinda

A number of agencies have combined to ensure that people in Canterbury receive assistance over winter.
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Aspiring (young) leaders wanted

Posted on 20 June 2013 by belinda

Christchurch Central MP Nicky Wagner wants to sponsor a young person from Christchurch to attend the annual Aspiring Leaders’ Forum in Wellington in July.
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Toolbox parenting course

Posted on 20 June 2013 by belinda

Rutland Street Church is running a parenting course aimed at parents of teens and tweens in August.
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Cross lease properties and EQC

Posted on 20 June 2013 by belinda

People living in flats without a body corporate are being encouraged to talk to neighbours about earthquake damage so EQC and insurance companies can get an overall picture. If your property is what is called ‘crosslease’ this involves you.
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Civil Defence advice on dealing with big chill

Posted on 19 June 2013 by belinda

Civil Defence has issued a list of things people can do to minimise risk to themselves and their families, when the big chill hits.
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Construction workers to help in storm aftermath

Posted on 19 June 2013 by belinda

If the expected snowstorm causes damage in the next few days you might find construction workers sorting it out. Major construction companies have volunteered their staff to assist the Christchurch City Council and Civil Defence with repairs.

Source: based on an email from Christchurch Central MP Nicky Wagner

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Check roads on website before travelling

Posted on 19 June 2013 by belinda

The AA has an interactive website where you can lookup things like road closures and roadworks, which might prove handy with snowfalls or flooding predicted. If you have a Navman, Garmin or TomTom device you can get realtime traffic alerts while you are travelling in your car. Check out maps.aa.co.nz/traffic/roadwatch

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