Edgeware Rd intersection shaky

Posted on 15 June 2013 by belinda

Land around the Edgeware Road/Barbadoes Street is still not stable despite repairs and local retailers are reporting a sunken manhole and increased shaking when heavy vehicles travel north or south.
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Caregivers’ views sought

Posted on 12 June 2013 by belinda

The University of Auckland and an organisation representing caregivers is organising an online survey to find out about the needs of “informal” caregivers.
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St Albans News deadline looms

Posted on 11 June 2013 by belinda

The St Albans News is approaching its 200th issue with the next edition and if you want to contribute any articles/photos you have until June 16 to submit to news@stalbans.gen.nz.

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The challenge of a post growth economy

Posted on 10 June 2013 by belinda

Location: Heaton Intermediate, 125 Heaton Road
Time: June 13 7.30pm
Description: How do we survive in an economy where there are limits to growth? Former Green leader Jeanette Fitzsimons explains how this works in the 2013 Quaker Lecture.

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Have your say on draft alcohol policy

Posted on 10 June 2013 by belinda

The Christchurch City Council is debating some new rules on the sale and supply of alcohol in the city and suburbs and is seeking feedback until July 1 to help form a local alcohol policy.
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Assistance to go digital still available

Posted on 10 June 2013 by belinda

Assistance to turn your TV digital runs out at the end of July.
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Recycle old TVs for $5

Posted on 10 June 2013 by belinda

Do you still have an old TV sitting at home because you now have a digital TV or associated digital device that enables you to see digital TV? Get rid of the old one by recycling through the Ministry for the Environment’s TV Takeback programme.
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Learn about healthy eating

Posted on 10 June 2013 by belinda

Location: Pacific Trust Canterbury, 177 Worcester Street
Time: June 13 6pm
Description: Learn about the language of nutrition, menu planning, how to lower fat, sugar and salt content, and lots more at this free event. Register with Kathy Culshaw on 977 0270 or 027 396 0641 or email kathy.culshaw@pacifictrust.co.nz

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Interfaith Society talks about Abraham

Posted on 8 June 2013 by belinda

Location: 17 Kirkwood Avenue
Time: June 25 7-9pm
Description: The Interfaith Society meeting will look at the role of Abraham in the different faiths (Christian, Jewish, Muslim). Representatives of the three faiths will be present to put their views forward.

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Celebrate Matariki at Packe St Park

Posted on 7 June 2013 by belinda

Location: Packe Street Park community gardens
Time: June 16 10am-4pm
Description: Celebrate Matariki (Maori New Year) at Packe Street Park. Lunch at 12 noon includes vegan soup and free range pork sausages. Earn your lunch. Come and lend a hand as there are lots of jobs to be done on site.

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Insulation for those with high health needs

Posted on 7 June 2013 by belinda

People with high health needs and living in a cold/damp house in Christchurch or Kaiapoi can get help with insulation through the Healthy Homes Project run through Pegasus Health.
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Three new units on drawing board for Berwick Court

Posted on 4 June 2013 by belinda

The Christchurch City Council is to add three new one bedroom flats for the elderly at Berwick Courts and have them ready to occupy by the middle of 2014.
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