St Albans, Christchurch

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Do you have any festive tips your community needs to know about? Post them here!

2730 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2731 days ago

New Botanic Gardens director appointed

The Team from Christchurch City Council

German horticulturalist Wolfgang Bopp is joining the Christchurch Botanic Gardens as the new director!
Read more about the passionate horticulturalist on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2731 days ago

Stage set for Court Theatre’s return to city centre

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Court Theatre is a step closer to getting a new home in the city centre.
Find out what's happening on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2745 days ago

Plans to revitalise Cathedral Square could be put at risk by work on the Anglican cathedral, which is yet to begin.

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Cathedral Square's business and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.

Laws passed in December give the upcoming Christ Church Cathedral repair project access to all public parts of the square, including roads, for up to … View more
Cathedral Square's business and property owners fear the drawn-out cathedral rebuild saga will make a mess of all other plans for the area.

Laws passed in December give the upcoming Christ Church Cathedral repair project access to all public parts of the square, including roads, for up to 15 years.

2731 days ago

Game on at the library

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Want to keep the kids busy these school holidays? Linwood, Papanui and Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre libraries will be holding a computer game eSports tournament for kids aged 12 and over.
Find out how to get involved on Newsline: bit.ly...

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2739 days ago

Christchurch City Council bails out EcoCentral recycling company

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is bailing out its recycling company to the tune of $3.2 million after a "dramatic" drop in revenue.

EcoCentral, the council-owned company that sorts all the yellow bin recycling and operates three transfer stations, needs the money after its revenue took … View more
The Christchurch City Council is bailing out its recycling company to the tune of $3.2 million after a "dramatic" drop in revenue.

EcoCentral, the council-owned company that sorts all the yellow bin recycling and operates three transfer stations, needs the money after its revenue took a hit when world commodity prices for paper, cardboard and plastics dropped.

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2732 days ago

BROWN PAPER BAG APPEAL IS HERE!

Jayne Mulligan from Christchurch City Mission

How it works: You can find the bags in The Press during the week of the 2nd July, or at your local New World stores. Ask one the New World team where the bags are if you can't spot them! Or pick them up from our reception at Hereford Street.
All you have to do is fill it with non-perishable … View more
How it works: You can find the bags in The Press during the week of the 2nd July, or at your local New World stores. Ask one the New World team where the bags are if you can't spot them! Or pick them up from our reception at Hereford Street.
All you have to do is fill it with non-perishable items, such as canned goods, dried pasta, rice and cereals, as well as toiletries and female hygiene items.
Once you've filled your bag, all you have to do is drop it off to either your local New World or to our reception on Hereford Street.
Each bag is helping real people in real need, thank you for your support.

Why we need your help: Last month our Foodbank experienced a 34% increase in the number of food parcels we gave out, compared to the previous year. And June has already been another busy month. We are asking you all to help us look after the families and people of Christchurch that need food support over the next few months.

We are facing a very real shortage of canned goods; staples like spaghetti, baked beans and canned fruit. Packets of pasta, rice, and noodles are in short supply, and so are essentials like sanitary items and toiletries.

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2738 days ago

Christchurch ratepayers saddled with 53 per cent rates increase over 10 years

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council has signed off on a $10.6 billion "back to basics" budget that will increase rates bills by more than half in 10 years.

Ratepayers will also have to pay a special levy of about $6.52 a year for 10 years to cover the council's $10 million contribution… View more
The Christchurch City Council has signed off on a $10.6 billion "back to basics" budget that will increase rates bills by more than half in 10 years.

Ratepayers will also have to pay a special levy of about $6.52 a year for 10 years to cover the council's $10 million contribution to help reinstate the Christ Church Cathedral.

The council has described its long term plan (LTP) as "focusing on the basics" after it decided to spend an extra $48m on wastewater infrastructure, $25m to improve drinking water – including getting rid of the chlorine – and to prioritise improvements to roads and footpaths.

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2732 days ago

Range Hood installer

Simon from Edgeware

Hi There,
I'm planning on installing a new range hood and I need someone to install it for me.  I want it also to have an exit flue rather than recirculated air.  The 20 year old range hood currently in place will need to be dismantled and removed.  I want a professional on the job.  As an… View more
Hi There,
I'm planning on installing a new range hood and I need someone to install it for me.  I want it also to have an exit flue rather than recirculated air.  The 20 year old range hood currently in place will need to be dismantled and removed.  I want a professional on the job.  As an ex-electrician I'll soon spot the cowboys!  If you're interested in taking on this job I'd be keen to have you around to look at what is required and give me a price.
Thanks

2732 days ago

House of Travel Botanic D'Lights

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Save the date! House of Travel Botanic D’Lights is back for 2018.
Find out more: t.co...

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2732 days ago

Second hand ski gear

Rachael from Mairehau

Hi there, does anyone have any second hand kids ski gear that they would like to sell/give away/trade :)
Heading away next week with my daughters who are 2 and 5.
Interested in anything- clothing/gear.
Thanks in advance :)
Rachael

2732 days ago

Community Focus Trust Bookarama

Mark Hudson from Community Focus Trust

Our Bookarama is only 3 weeks away. So here are the details:

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st July 10:00am - 4:00pm
Empower Church I 140 Springfield Rd I St Albans

Loads of Books I DVD's I Jigsaws. Our cafe will be open selling barista coffee & cookies.

Plenty of off-street … View more
Our Bookarama is only 3 weeks away. So here are the details:

Friday 20th & Saturday 21st July 10:00am - 4:00pm
Empower Church I 140 Springfield Rd I St Albans

Loads of Books I DVD's I Jigsaws. Our cafe will be open selling barista coffee & cookies.

Plenty of off-street parking and we will have eftpos onsite throughout the event.

Doors open 10:00am!

2735 days ago

Will this new park make parking a little easier for you?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Christchurch,

Is this new park-and-ride service going to make parking easier for you in your city? The owner of a local restaurant chain has turned his attention to hospital parking, opening the car park building door to the public. The building is on the corner of Deans Ave and Riccarton Rd.… View more
Hi Christchurch,

Is this new park-and-ride service going to make parking easier for you in your city? The owner of a local restaurant chain has turned his attention to hospital parking, opening the car park building door to the public. The building is on the corner of Deans Ave and Riccarton Rd.

Will you be parking there? How do you find parking in the area? Let us know in the replies!

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2734 days ago

JAZZED UP MY WINTER GARDEN IDEA😎

Kay from Papanui

No need for your winter garden to look dull I think this looks a lovely bright addition to my front garden. VIDEO OF IT TURNING youtu.be...
It turns in the breeze and I have lots of positive comments let me know if you would like one?

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2732 days ago

Step aboard the new hospital shuttle service

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The shuttle service from central city to Christchurch Hospital is now up and running!
Learn more about the service here on Newsline: bit.ly...

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