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It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
The women's singles and men's pairs will battle for World Cup glory during the finals of the World Bowls Championships at Burnside Bowling Club. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016
Water restrictions are now in place in Akaroa. To find out the restriction level, visit ccc.govt.nz, check the Akaroa sign or call 0800 800 169.
Hi everyone please remember the Salvation Army Bake Sale in Manuerere St Sat. 3rd at 9.30am until 12 noon, there will be plenty of great things to buy, a lot of good cooks have been hard at work., and the Sallies need your support to continue with the good work they do.
Finals fever has hit Burnside Bowling Club. Check out the World Bowls finals action LIVE on SKY. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016
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Posting this to spread the message for the organisers. Praying for good weather to support this community event!
Community planting morning.
Bring your own spade, rake and bucket if you can....plus sunhats and sunscreen.
Meet at the tyre swing at the culvert/walkway behind the Burnside … View morePosting this to spread the message for the organisers. Praying for good weather to support this community event!
Community planting morning.
Bring your own spade, rake and bucket if you can....plus sunhats and sunscreen.
Meet at the tyre swing at the culvert/walkway behind the Burnside Bowling Club.
Either park on Guinness Crescent and walk through lane (next to number Number 20) to park and turn right or park next to the Bowling club or Scout Hall carparks in Burnside Park (entrance off Avonhead Rd)
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We will aim for a pizza lunch once finished so bring $5 for a pizza (which we will do a group order about 12 noon from Dominoes in Ilam)
Contact is Karen Martin 0274908577 or 3570169
From next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham… View moreFrom next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon and QEII. There’ll be plenty of variety and new exercises designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are!
Winners announced December 19th.
Saturday 3rd December 10:30am till 1:00pm at Ray White Legacy, 55 Blighs Rd, Strowan (by the Challenge Petrol Station) we are fundraising to buy an outside Table Tennis Table for the kids at Cholmondeley Children's Centre.
We'd love to see you!
Between 10:30am and 1:00pm, pop in for a … View moreSaturday 3rd December 10:30am till 1:00pm at Ray White Legacy, 55 Blighs Rd, Strowan (by the Challenge Petrol Station) we are fundraising to buy an outside Table Tennis Table for the kids at Cholmondeley Children's Centre.
We'd love to see you!
Between 10:30am and 1:00pm, pop in for a sausage (or 2!), wrapped in a slice of bread and dripping with sauce and onions (gold coin(s) donations)
Mr Whippy ice creams are available between 11am and 12:30pm- 10% of profits will go to Cholmondeley.
Face Painting (with photos of your kids provided for you) and a raffle for a lovely Gift Basket - all for fun and all for the Cholmondeley Kids this Christmas!
Calling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to win with our waterwatch colouring contest!
Learn easy water conservation tips to be in to WIN awesome prizes with our waterwatch colouring contest. Prizes include shopping vouchers and a free term of Swimsmart lessons! We’ll also be giving away weekly pool … View moreCalling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to win with our waterwatch colouring contest!
Learn easy water conservation tips to be in to WIN awesome prizes with our waterwatch colouring contest. Prizes include shopping vouchers and a free term of Swimsmart lessons! We’ll also be giving away weekly pool entries to Jellie Park, Graham Condon, and Pioneer so get colouring! Visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise to enter and to view Ts&Cs.
It's semi-final time at the Burnside Bowling Club. Get your ticket at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016
Get into the Christmas feeling and catch up with your neighbours at the SuperValue Fendalton Christmas Party, Thursday 8th December, 3pm to 6pm. There will be savings, prizes, giveaways, delicious food tastings and demonstrations. Great fun for the whole family! We hope to see you here!
On Sunday 4th December all buses that travel along Riccarton Rd and adjacent streets will detour away from the area between 12.30 pm and 4 pm while the Christchurch Santa Parade is on. You can check your bus routes detour at www.facebook.com...
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