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Friday, 6.10pm
The lock-down has been lifted on all Council buildings and facilities, meaning people are now able to return to their homes. Public facilities, including pools and recreation centres, will be closed for the remainder of the night.
Sport and recreation centres will be open as … View moreFriday, 6.10pm
The lock-down has been lifted on all Council buildings and facilities, meaning people are now able to return to their homes. Public facilities, including pools and recreation centres, will be closed for the remainder of the night.
Sport and recreation centres will be open as usual tomorrow.
Please be aware that there may be some road closures and traffic delays because of the ongoing police operation. For more information on road closures check out the Transport for Christchurch Facebook page.
Friday, 5.05pm
Mayor Lianne Dalziel has spoken on the Council's Facebook page(external link) about the unfolding incidents in the city Here is a transcript of what she had to say:
I would never believe I would be standing in front of a camera and talking to the people of Christchurch about the shocking incident that has affected us all. We still have sketchy details about what has actually happened and I will certainly be trying to get messages out to people as soon as I have more information to give. The city remains in lock-down and it is important that if people are inside, they stay inside. Don’t venture out. This is still an active situation and Police are still doing everything they can to get the situation under control.
The schools are in lockdown – the children are at school and they are safe. We have all of our facilities in lock-down – we are not letting people in and we are not letting people out.
I think it is really important that people remain absolutely calm and feel free to talk to friends and family about the feelings that you will have. It’s natural. I could never believe that something like this would happen in the city of Christchurch, but actually I would never believe that this would happen in New Zealand. It looks as if simply the worst has happened. We need to pull together and get through this situation.
I do apologise to those who are deaf. I would have somebody who signs standing beside me but because of the lock-down I cannot get anyone into the building to support me. We will get a transcript of this up as soon as we possibly can.
Please send a message to any family or friends and pass it on that we are to keep ourselves safe under the circumstances and as soon as we know any different we will let you know what is going on. There is a lot of speculation happening right now and all we can do is trust the Police to do what they do best and to support them in the directions they have given us.
Thank you for your time. I’m really sorry to be saying this to you today.
Friday, 4.50pm
Bus services in Christchurch have been in lock-down but Environment Canterbury is about to resume services. However, some services may be affected by road closures.
UPDATE 3.35pm:
The current road closures are in place:
Blenheim Rd CLOSED eastbound from Clarence St
Moorhouse Ave CLOSED westbound from Montreal St
Riccarton Rd CLOSED eastbound from Clarence St
Deans Ave CLOSED south bound from Kilmarnock St
Linwood Ave is CLOSED between Aldwins Rd and Worcester St
Blenheim Rd CLOSED eastbound from Clarence St
Moorhouse Ave CLOSED westbound from Montreal St
Christchurch Southern Motorway CLOSED eastbound from SH73 / SH75 Curletts Rd interchange
SH76 Brougham St CLOSED westbound from Waltham Rd
Motorists are advised to avoid any unnecessary travel around the city at this time.
Friday, 3.30pm
Parents who are worried about children who may be at Council facilities can be assured that Council staff are looking after them. Please do not try and get to them while the police operation is still under way. You will be advised when it is safe for you to pick them up.
Friday, 3.20pm
Police road closures are in place on Brougham St between Strickland and Durham streets. Linwood Ave is partially closed.
Deans Ave is closed between Riccarton Rd and Moorhouse Ave.
Friday, 3.10pm
All Council-owned facilities across the city are now in full lock-down.
If your child was attending the climate change protest in Cathedral Square and you want to check if they are in the Civic Offices, please call the Council Contact Centre on 941-8999. Council staff will take your details and check if your child is in the building. Please do not try and come and collect your children until police say it is safe for people to come into the central city.
Friday, 2.50pm update
All Council buildings in the central city are now in complete lock-down, with no one allowed in or out. This lock-down will remain in place until further noticce.In response to a serious ongoing incident, all Council-owned facilities across the city are now in full lock-down.
Police road closures are in place on Brougham St between Strickland and Durham streets. Linwood Ave is partially closed. Deans Ave is closed between Riccarton Rd and Moorhouse Ave.
If your child was attending the climate change protest in Cathedral Square and you want to check if they are in the Civic Offices, please call the Council Contact Centre on 941-8999. Council staff will take your details and check if your child is in the building. Please do not try and come and collect your children until police say it is safe for people to come into the central city.
For more information head to Newsline.
Elusion Electrical sends our deepest thoughts and prayers to all of Christchurch and especially to those involved with the shooting. Keep safe Christchurch.
Fifty people have died after a gunman opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch. Stay informed for live updates.
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Are you looking for a chance to give back to your community and support victims of crime and trauma in Canterbury?
Victim Support volunteers are people who give up some of their time each week to provide support and information to people affected by crime and tragedy.
Hear Tracy, Paul , … View moreAre you looking for a chance to give back to your community and support victims of crime and trauma in Canterbury?
Victim Support volunteers are people who give up some of their time each week to provide support and information to people affected by crime and tragedy.
Hear Tracy, Paul , Apoorva and Karen talk about their volunteering experience or find out more now at victimsupport.org.nz
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Monthly AEA web events are held on the third Saturday (Greenwich Mean Time) of each month.
For March it is 9am Sunday (NZ time).
For newcomers interested in receiving a Zoom invitation for the event, please email aeawebevent@gmail.com.
We're looking at how to manage the increase in traffic when the Christchurch Northern Corridor opens. We want to hear your thoughts on recommendations for the St Albans, Edgeware and Mairehau areas.
Find out more here at Newsline.
Have your say here.
Hey did you know we're on Facebook - come and see our cool video with all the new gear from March's first Saturday session, whilst you're there how about giving us a like on our page?
We're also band spanking new on Trip Advisor - it would be awesome if you could pop in and … View moreHey did you know we're on Facebook - come and see our cool video with all the new gear from March's first Saturday session, whilst you're there how about giving us a like on our page?
We're also band spanking new on Trip Advisor - it would be awesome if you could pop in and review us - help make us the No1 free PT activity in Christchurch - just search 'PT in the Park'
Do you have an elderly person in your family/area who is living alone?
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My name is Jane Blake. I am a mature, caring woman, and experienced qualified carer, and I work as a daily relief teacher during the school term. I would like to live-in to provide a nightly service or light duties to support this loved one and enable them to remain in their own home rather than going into permanent care.
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As it is coming into Autumn and then Winter it is going to get dark earlier so this is a good time to think about upgrading those old and tired downlight's to new, fresh and a lot brighter LED downlights.
Please call Patrick at Elusion Electrical for a free quote (in the Christchurch area) on… View moreAs it is coming into Autumn and then Winter it is going to get dark earlier so this is a good time to think about upgrading those old and tired downlight's to new, fresh and a lot brighter LED downlights.
Please call Patrick at Elusion Electrical for a free quote (in the Christchurch area) on 30 421 5661 or 021 525 123
Making the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe… View moreMaking the decision to move into a retirement village can be a daunting experience. With so many things to consider, we want to make the process a little easier.
Visiting a village is the best way to obtain a true appreciation of what life will be like, take in the sights and sounds, and observe the general atmosphere. Find out why Bill and Leonie from Jane Mander Retirement Village in Whangerei, found the support and care they needed from the village community.
Would anyone else be keen to see plastic-free produce sections in our local supermarkets? Apparently New World, who have started to roll out "food in the nude" fruit and vege sections have had loads of positive feedback, and experienced up to 3x higher sales of some things like spring … View moreWould anyone else be keen to see plastic-free produce sections in our local supermarkets? Apparently New World, who have started to roll out "food in the nude" fruit and vege sections have had loads of positive feedback, and experienced up to 3x higher sales of some things like spring onions. It feels like our local supermarkets are a bit behind the 8-ball on this from what I can see?? Does anyone know if the Fresh Choice supermarkets plan to do something similar? wellmadeclothes.co.nz...
Do you need funding to make projects happen? Apply for funding from our Strengthening Communities Fund!
Applications for funding are open until 9 April 2019.
If you're interested, or have any questions, head along to tomorrow (Wednesday 13th)'s information session in the Papanui-Innes… View moreDo you need funding to make projects happen? Apply for funding from our Strengthening Communities Fund!
Applications for funding are open until 9 April 2019.
If you're interested, or have any questions, head along to tomorrow (Wednesday 13th)'s information session in the Papanui-Innes Community Boardroom (Langdons Road).
We'll be there between 5.30pm - 6.30pm
A radical overhaul of Christchurch's school network will see all of the city's state secondary schools zoned.
A seven-year project by local principals and boards of trustees to manage enrolments across the city culminated in an announcement on Monday that seven schools – Burnside … View moreA radical overhaul of Christchurch's school network will see all of the city's state secondary schools zoned.
A seven-year project by local principals and boards of trustees to manage enrolments across the city culminated in an announcement on Monday that seven schools – Burnside High, Hillmorton High, Mairehau High, Papanui High, Riccarton High School, Linwood College, and Haeata Community Campus – will amend or implement their enrolment zones. Keep updated here
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