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2318 days ago

Enrol now at the Christchurch School of Music

Christchurch School of Music

The Christchurch School of Music is a not-for-profit family-oriented community aimed at providing quality music education. Why not come along and join us?

From ages 2 to 92 we have something for everyone!

On a Saturday morning the whole family can find something to suit. Preschool and junior… View more
The Christchurch School of Music is a not-for-profit family-oriented community aimed at providing quality music education. Why not come along and join us?

From ages 2 to 92 we have something for everyone!

On a Saturday morning the whole family can find something to suit. Preschool and junior school children can start their musical journey by joining in our experiential “Take Off with Music". These classes are run by experienced music educator and CSM’s Music Director, Celia Stewart, who has extensive training and experience in working with children of all ages. The classes are carefully planned to ensure maximum fun, engagement and music learning.

At 4 1/2 years children are also able to begin learning Suzuki violin or cello with our very experienced Suzuki teachers and at 5 years old the recorder is a great way to start children learning an instrument that will set them up with music reading and musicianship skills that will last a lifetime.

Older children and adults may opt for group or individual lessons on a specific instrument (including voice). Those who already play are welcome to join in one of the great ensembles which all take part in regular concerts including Saturday soirees and a wide range of community events. Recitals where individuals can perform are also held regularly.

The UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra, CSM’s top orchestra, generously sponsored by the University of Canterbury Foundation, has an exciting concert series throughout the year. Their upcoming concert, “Confessions” being held in the Charles Luney Auditorium on 11 August is an excellent opportunity to hear Christchurch’s top youth musicians in concert. (Tickets available through Eventfinda.)

With six orchestras, two concert bands, a Big Band, a jazz combo, 6 wind ensembles, rock bands, two choirs, chamber groups, a samba band and a guitar ensemble there is an ensemble to suit all levels and all ages.

CSM also provides a comprehensive music education to participating primary schools via its Outreach programmes. With programmes offered in band, strings, recorder and ukulele in a wide range of Christchurch schools this is an area of the School which has grown fast over the last few years.

Another popular area of the School is the Late Starters programme where adults approaching retirement with more time on their hands have really enjoyed learning an instrument they never had the chance to play in their early years and join an ensemble with other like-minded adults.

If Saturday isn’t an option, CSM also offers a range of weekday opportunities for learning and playing music.

If affordability is an issue, CSM may be able to offer a discount through funding provided by the Rata Foundation.

Enrolments are open for Semester 2 so please contact us via our website www.csm.org.nz and let us start you on a musical journey that will bring pleasure for a lifetime.
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2318 days ago

ChCh - your free broadband speed boost is here!

Voyager

Hi Neighbours – it’s the Christchurch Voyager team here!

Did you know Enable has given all of Christchurch a free fibre broadband speed boost? We’re stoked to be one of the first providers to offer the upgrade to Christchurch residents.

Sign up online now and get Fibre 200/20 for the … View more
Hi Neighbours – it’s the Christchurch Voyager team here!

Did you know Enable has given all of Christchurch a free fibre broadband speed boost? We’re stoked to be one of the first providers to offer the upgrade to Christchurch residents.

Sign up online now and get Fibre 200/20 for the price of Fibre 100/20. Our team in Riccarton are ready and raring to go to get you boosted!

All plans include unlimited data, no fixed term contract and FREE set up!

We’re pretty obsessed with speed, it’s even in our phone number – call us on 0800 4 SPEED, or sign up online at www.voyager.nz/home

Click here for more info.
Sign up online now!

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2318 days ago

Shops' returns policies may obscure customers' legal rights

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

Many online retailers' returns policies in particular misrepresent or obscure the rights that all shoppers have under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA).

Read the full article on the Stuff link below. Visit the "Returning goods" section on our website: www.cab.org.nz...

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2335 days ago

Cost to keep Christchurch's drinking water safe spirals to almost $40 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more … View more
The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more than 40 times the original $840,000 budget for the work.

Read more by clicking the link below and tell us what you think in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

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2320 days ago

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

The Department of Internal Affairs

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Christchurch on Tuesday 03 July at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford St, 5 to 6.30pm. Share your views with the Inquiry Panel. Learn more

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2329 days ago

Dog registration fees

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you’ve got Responsible Dog Owner status, your discounted 2018/2019 registration fees are due by 30 June. We’ve made it easy for you with a range of ways to pay, including online: bit.ly...

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2320 days ago

Study participants sought

Simran from North New Brighton

PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Do antidepressant medications work for you?
Dr Simran Maggo from the Carney Centre for Pharmacogenetics is looking for people aged 16 or over who have taken antidepressant medication in the last two years with or without any side-effects.
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PARTICIPANTS SOUGHT FOR RESEARCH STUDY ON ANTIDEPRESSANTS
Do antidepressant medications work for you?
Dr Simran Maggo from the Carney Centre for Pharmacogenetics is looking for people aged 16 or over who have taken antidepressant medication in the last two years with or without any side-effects.

Click on the link for more information and to see if you are eligible to participate in this study.

Contact Dr Simran Maggo for more information: simran.maggo@otago.ac.nz or 03 378 6268.

otago.au1.qualtrics.com...

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2320 days ago

Root To Tip Competition Winners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley … View more
The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley School with a Choko Gratin. They were judged by last year’s winners Otis and Noa and Chefs Alex Davies from Gathering and Alesha Bilbrough-Collins from Bearlion.

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2320 days ago

Progress made on Cathedral reinstatement

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Work will be underway soon to clear and decontaminate the Christ Church Cathedral site by the end of next month.
Read more it on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2321 days ago

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep up with the latest water updates.
Check out today's addition to our water blog here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2322 days ago

Guess what? Our Gruffalo has won a top award!

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Did you take part in last year's Gruffalo Explorer walk? If the answer's yes, you may remember this special creature.

He's just been to Wellington, where he was a winner in the Golden Foot Walking Awards 2018.

Well done Gruffalo for taking out the top prize for a … View more
Did you take part in last year's Gruffalo Explorer walk? If the answer's yes, you may remember this special creature.

He's just been to Wellington, where he was a winner in the Golden Foot Walking Awards 2018.

Well done Gruffalo for taking out the top prize for a community-led project, which was part of the Breeze Walking Festival. This would not have been possible without the collaboration of St Margaret’s College, Canterbury Playcentre Association, Canterbury Plunket and the Council parks, libraries and recreation teams.

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2323 days ago

Preschoolers splash into free swimming

The Team from Christchurch City Council

After a successful trial last year, under-fives will swim for free at Council pools.
Read more about the LTP decision finalised today on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2323 days ago

Ice and snow puts Canterbury drivers on alert

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic … View more
Canterbury drivers, in the alpine areas and the lower half of the island should be on the lookout for black ice and slippery conditions as a cold front sweeps up the country today, says the NZ Transport Agency’s Network Operations Manager Tresca Forrester.

Stay up-to-date:
- The key traffic and travel source which provides up-to-date information on weather and road conditions is NZTA website.

- Important information is also shared via the Transport Agency’s accounts listed here.

- Drivers can also call 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49) to speak to the call centre team who can provide them with traffic and travel information either before they’re travelling or when they’re on the road.

For more information click here.

Image: Stuff

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2323 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2323 days ago

12 Foot pool

Tracee from Aranui

I have a 12 foot pool I'm wanted to sell. We are moving and have no room for it at the new place. It is sitting in the garage collecting dust. It has not been cleaned and one of the legs is bent, but it shouldn't effect the use of the pool to much. As is where is. Cost me $500. $200 ono.

Price: $200

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