Motorway extension consultation expected this month

Posted on 4 June 2013 by belinda

Consultation over the extension to the Northern Motorway is expected to begin this month.
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A local EQ support group for St Albans?

Posted on 3 June 2013 by belinda

A support group for St Albans would help local residents coping with a second round of trauma and the feeling they have been forgotten by larger agencies, according to a City Mission outreach worker.
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Consultation on Enduring Power of Attorney

Posted on 28 May 2013 by belinda

Location: Fern Room, The Atrium, 455 Hagley Avenue
Time: June 18 10am – 12 noon
Description: The Minister for Senior Citizens is holding a public consultation meeting in Christchurch on the topic of enduring power of attorney. In 2008, the laws regarding this power were revised to provide greater protection for the rights of people unable to manage their own affairs.The Minister is looking at how well the changes are working to see if further changes are needed. Public consultation meetings are being held to discuss the online questionnaire. A hard copy can be obtained by phoning 0800 273 674.

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When Manchester United played in St Albans

Posted on 26 May 2013 by belinda

Few people would know the story of how footballers Bobby Charlton and George Best played a game at English Park in St Albans in 1967. The night New Zealand played Manchester United is recalled in an article in D Scene.

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Winning issue-based campaigns

Posted on 24 May 2013 by belinda

Location: Aoraki Room at Community and Public Health (310 Manchester Street).
Time: May 30 12-1pm
Description: Tony Milne has presented his booklet Running and Winning issue-based campaigns across New Zealand and in Australia. He will go through the 10 steps outlined in the booklet and how the framework could be applied to public health issues such as child poverty. Copies of this booklet will be available to take away. The booklet is as a simple 10 step plan on how to put together a winning local campaign. Limited spaces, RSVP by Tuesday 28 May 2013 to catherine.adamson@cdhb.health.nz. BYO lunch.

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Labour offers help with Christchurch Central

Posted on 21 May 2013 by belinda

If there are any issues you would like Labour’s help with in Christchurch Central, please contact Community Liaison: Tony Milne: 021 59 32 59 or email tonyrmilne@gmail.com

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Budget supports low income families

Posted on 21 May 2013 by belinda

The 2013 budget, issued last week by the National Government, features a number of initiatives to support low-income families:
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Community development centre in Walker Street

Posted on 14 May 2013 by belinda

A community development centre planned for 24 Walker Street in the inner city will provide resources to encourage citizen-led developments in Christchurch.

The hub has the backing of a number of community organisations and will be open to the public. The complex, with meeting rooms and interview rooms, is expected to open sometime in June.

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Film Showing: Switch

Posted on 14 May 2013 by belinda

Location: Alice in Videoland, Tuam Street/High Street corner
Link out: Click here
Time: May 23 at 4pm and May 24 at 6pm
Description: Sometime in the next couple of decades the world will shift from oil and coal based energy sources to something more sustainable. The film Switch shows how this changeover or transition is most likely to happen, by looking at activities that are already occurring. Alice has only a tiny cinema (38 seats) so you will need to book at www.cafe.gen.nz

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Energy Awareness Weekend

Posted on 14 May 2013 by belinda

Location: Air Force Museum, Wigram
Link out: Click here
Time: May 17-18 10am to 6pm
Description: Electric cars and electric bikes are some of the items on display at the Energy Awareness event. Lots of seminars, workshops and demos to help people become more aware of their energy use and explore alternatives to oil and coal-based energy sources.

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Post budget breakfast

Posted on 14 May 2013 by belinda

Location: Knox Centre, Bealey Ave
Link out: Click here
Time: May 17 from 7:15am to 8:45 am
Description: Child Poverty Action Group is hosting another of its popular post-budget breakfasts again this year with speakers. $20 waged, $10 unwaged

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We’re all right, aren’t we?

Posted on 14 May 2013 by belinda

All right is a social marketing campaign gathering together people’s ideas on what makes them feel good and sharing these.
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