2341 days ago

Men2Cook class starting second course

John from Riccarton Community Hub

The Men2Cook class in Riccarton has been so successful, a second course is about to start on Thursday.
The course, instructed by chef Paul Meek, has run at Riccarton Baptist Church for the past six weeks, and participants have been highly enthusiastic at what they've learned and the skills they've gained.
The aim of the course is to help men learn to cook tasty, hearty and healthy meals on a budget. A bonus each week is sharing together what they've created.
For more information, or to register, contact Paul on 027 488 069, or Carol Renouf on 027 282 0693.

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2 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 88.8% Yes, it's fair
    88.8% Complete
  • 10.3% No, it's unreasonable
    10.3% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
1987 votes
2 hours ago

Just dough it

The Team from Resene ColorShop Lichfield Street

With three basic ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can give old containers new life with Resene testpots.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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4 hours ago

Cyclists forced to use ‘more dangerous’ crossing if cycleway closed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Closing a Christchurch cycleway to avoid an unsafe rail crossing will lead cyclists across an even “more dangerous” crossing, cycling advocates say.

Transport Minister Simeon Brown has weighed in on the issue, calling the move to shut a 1.5km section of the Heathcote Expressway for up to two years, “illogical”. He has asked KiwiRail to explain.

KiwiRail is demanding Christchurch City Council close part of the expressway until $6.5 million worth of safety improvements can be made to the Scruttons Rd rail crossing.
It said the “unsafe” crossing posed the risk of death or serious injury once every thousand years.

What do you do think? Read the full story by reporters Sinead Gill and Tina Law here and tell us what you think in the comments. (A subscription is required, but you can see two free articles a month).

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