Gambling harm and alternative activities
Kia ora Ōtautahi. It's the final day (for our working week!) of gambling harm awareness week. I hope you have learnt more about gambling harm and about the free, easy, flexible and confidential services available to support the journey of those experiencing gambling harm to a better place. As it is Friday and I the weekend, I thought I would share some alternative activities and events
Looking for free events for the weekend? Check out event finda www.eventfinda.co.nz...
Like comedy? Try Scared Scriptless courttheatre.org.nz... Like dancing? Try belly dancing www.fireflybellydance.co.nz... or partner dancing www.salsalatina.nz...
Like adventure? Check out Christchurch Adventure Park (free and paid activities listed) christchurchadventurepark.com...
Like sports? Join a club www.sportcanterbury.org.nz...
Like art - Do an Art Metro class www.artmetro.co.nz... or join Ōtautahi Creative Spaces (for those experiencing any form of mental distress) otautahicreativespaces.org.nz...
What other activities or events are on that make a great alternative to gambling harm? Enjoy the weekend everyone and find something fun that helps you let go in a positive way
Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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41.1% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.2% No, I enjoy it
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
Christchurch's Unique Degustation Experience.
Looking for a memorable dinner in Christchurch?
Chillingworth Road . The restaurant offers a beautifully considered seasonal tasting menu that showcases outstanding New Zealand produce, presented with real care and creativity. The atmosphere is intimate, relaxed and perfect for a special evening out.
If you’ve been thinking about trying it, check their bookings there are sometimes a few midweek tables available.
A great excuse for a date night or catching up with friends over something a bit special.
Poll: 🪰 Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing the existing infrastructure?
As reported in the Press, the debate over the Bromley odour continues. Recently, a Bypass Plan has been proposed as a potential solution - this involves pumping sewage into the sea. However, official technical, scientific, and environmental reports on this plan and how it may impact the Canterbury region aren't finished yet.
Before we get the final word from the consultants, we want to know what the community thinks about the allocation of rates and resources.
We want to know: Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing and upgrading the existing infrastructure?
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7.7% Research the Bypass
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84.6% Fix Existing Infrastructure
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7.7% Undecided/Need more info
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