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1130 days ago

This Canterbury - West business needs your support!

Prospa

A huge congratulations to Troy Cameron from ATC Accounting Services. This local legend is a finalist in the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards.

Now he needs your vote to give him a chance to take home a prize package worth $10,000!

Good on you, and good luck, Troy. Thanks for bringing joy to your community.

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Nominated by Lisa Tua from Kaiapoi: "ATC Accounting - Troy Cameron is a local accountant, who has recently gone out on his own. He is an awesome family man and it is not unusual to see Matilda, his Kune Kune pig, snuggled up with his dog and daughter in his lounge. It was the flying pig on his flyer that made me call him 2 years ago and as we had just gone into business which was scary in itself, let alone dealing with an accountant. We have never looked back. Troy really goes the extra mile and his fees are more than reasonable, I have happily recommended Troy to some of my customers and they couldn't be happier." Vote for Troy

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2 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 18.8% Light rail
    18.8% Complete
  • 3.6% South Library
    3.6% Complete
  • 42% Orana Wildlife Park
    42% Complete
  • 12.5% The Arts Centre
    12.5% Complete
  • 4.5% Dux de Lux
    4.5% Complete
  • 13.4% Christ Church Cathedral
    13.4% Complete
  • 5.4% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.4% Complete
112 votes
13 hours ago

Open Christchurch - celebration of architectural excellence

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

With 50 open buildings, 4 guided walks, 3 landscapes, 3 special events and over 40 activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops), Open Christchurch 2024 is a celebration of our architecture.

On 4 & 5 May, experience many of the city’s best buildings and spaces from the inside, for free. Discover new spaces or get up close to buildings you love.

35 out of the 50 buildings do not require advance bookings – you can just turn up on the day.

Check out the link under 'Read More' for a link to the website.

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