Water – A Commons or a Commodity?

Posted on 21 January 2013 by belinda

Location: Oxford Tce Baptist Church Lounge cnr of Madras St and Oxford Tce
Time: February 27 at 7.30pm
Description: Is water a human right or a commodity? Economist Suzi Kerr will explain options for managing water now and in the future at this event organised by NETWORK WAITANGI OTAUTAHI
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Drat the rats

Posted on 21 January 2013 by belinda

Rats are a growing problem in a city with unattended buildings and abandoned houses.

If rats are coming from, or breeding in, a specific source (e.g. a poultry house, shed / garage with rubbish, food premises) contact the Council Action Line (941 8666) and an Environmental Health Officer will investigate. Alternatively, ring the CERA number (0800 7464 2372).

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St Albans boundaries

Posted on 19 January 2013 by belinda

We received a query recently from someone in Mairehau about SARA or St Albans boundaries which raised a very good question.

This linked map shows St Albans boundaries. The original St Albans suburb included land as far as Rossall Street, now considered part of Merivale.
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Tai Chi classes at Rutland St Church

Posted on 19 January 2013 by belinda

Presbyterian Support hosts tai chi classes run by tutor Mary Allison on Monday mornings from 10.30am. Costs are $5 per session.

For more information telephone 342 8846

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Abused get help with budget landline

Posted on 18 January 2013 by belinda

Telecom and the New Zealand Federation of Family Budgeting Services is offering victims of abuse a basic, low cost landline with a police alarm.
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Detour on Hills Road

Posted on 18 January 2013 by belinda

If you travel south along Hills Road you will face a detour over the next five weeks as SCIRT replaces the wastewater pipes.
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Relining pipes in Bealey Avenue

Posted on 16 January 2013 by belinda

Work begins on repairing the stormwater pipes in Bealey Avenue between Colombo and Madras Streets from Monday,January 21.
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Electoral boundaries likely to change in 2014

Posted on 1 January 2013 by belinda

Electoral boundaries for Christchurch are likely to change after the census in March this year. The census is expected to reveal some marked demographic changes that have occurred between 2006 and 2013.
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Seeking Mary Thomas

Posted on 28 December 2012 by belinda

We have had a message from someone called Mary K looking for Mary Thomas, whom she used to correspond with in the 1970s.

Mary Thomas was one of 12 children and may have lived in the St Albans area or another part of Christchurch. The two Marys were penpals between 1973 and 1976.

Please email webspace@stalbans.gen.nz in the first instance if you are Mary Thomas or know of her whereabouts.

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Social recovery largely ignored

Posted on 27 December 2012 by belinda

A report by the Council of Christian Social Services has found that the social recovery of Canterbury from the earthquakes is largely being ignored.

The Canterbury Report, released on December 21, found that while attention has been given to business recovery, repair of infrastructure and the rebuild of the central city, there’s been less focus on social recovery.

Organisations like Christchurch City Mission are finding increased demand for their services.

Source: Radio New Zealand

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Quake awards presented

Posted on 25 December 2012 by belinda

A number of organisations and individuals with a St Albans connection have been recognised in the second and final quake awards presented on December 18.

Emma Twaddell from the St Albans Residents’ Association, Helen Ross from the Edgeware Village Group and St Albans resident Jenny Smith from inner city community group Te Whare Roimata received awards as did trustees on the 2011 Board of Te Rehua Marae. These individuals are ones we have been made aware of but there may be others who live in St Albans but made contributions elsewhere.
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Skate Jam in St Albans Park

Posted on 24 December 2012 by belinda

Learn how to use a skateboard and win prizes in the St Albans Skate Jam.

The event is being held at St Albans Park on the afternoon of January 26.

Similar events are being held at other venues around Christchurch in December and January.

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