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This weekend will see celebrations as one of our hill suburbs turns 100. Will you be going? Do you have memories of Huntsbury's from past decades?
Next meeting is Tuesday, 18 February, 12.30pm at 497 Ferry Rd, Woolston. Guest Speakers will be Michael Reynolds, Roimata Food Commons and Jenny Henderson , Opawa Community Garden. No charge, all welcome. Call Bev, 3894448 for further information.
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Happy New Brighton to you all.
Here we are in 2020 heading rapidly to a number of projects being completed on the New Brighton foreshore, and these include the hot pools, Marine Parade redesign stage one, historic clocktower unveiling, and the likely start of … View moreHe PUNA TAIMOANA HOT POOLS
Happy New Brighton to you all.
Here we are in 2020 heading rapidly to a number of projects being completed on the New Brighton foreshore, and these include the hot pools, Marine Parade redesign stage one, historic clocktower unveiling, and the likely start of the 2.3 million dollar New Brighton Surf Club build.
The impact of all this in tandem will be huge if you factor in an anticipated 1500 people per week visiting the hot pools, not counting the visitors who like to use the beach summer and winter, walk the pier, utilise the library and Salt-on-the-Pier café.
The increasing number of events on the foreshore including the Coast to Coast, Fireworks, surf carnivals, kite days, Duke Festival of Surfing, mean even more people ending up in central New Brighton. Then there is the Gavin Fantastic New Brighton Outdoor Art Festival to look forward to this year, and possible revival of the annual pancake race with men joining the women (money still on the women to take the honours).
There is talk of the return of the City to Surf fun run to the suburb (as running to Ferrymead from Hansen Park is not really a city to surf), and it is anticipated over 60,000 would participate and finish with a dip in the sea or hot pool or sauna or steam room.
Hopefully an enterprising entrepreneur will push this case beyond the talk and have it in place by March 2021.
Finally there is the continuation and expansion of the Saturday market under the direction of the Project team and new ideas are being considered here as well as the central area evolves.
Back to the He Puna Taimoana Hot Pools, I have noted there has been speculation around entry costs.
The Council will remain the owner of the hot pools although a commercial leisure operator may be sought to run the pools in the future. The immediate operational details including pricing will be released around the middle of next month.
It is likely there will be a fee structure will include reduced entry for Christchurch residents and Community Services Card holders, and concession rates similar to other council run ‘like for like’ facilities.
Some other details include the fact the pools will be salt-water chlorinated (which from what I understand is different from adding chlorine), and the facility is using energy efficient methods of water heating.
Five of the hot salt-water pools temp range in temperature from 40c to 28c which includes a fitness pool and a smaller (sixth) plunge pool around 12c giving plenty to choose from. There are to be three zones of relax and unwind, fitness active, and family active pools, and the complex will operate between 10am and 8pm seven days a week to allow after-work people to unwind.
Parking will be largely from the north (adjacent to surf club) and south ramps (behind war memorial), although the City Council is looking at additional back up parking options.
There you have it just some of initiatives ‘Getting New Brighton Moving’, if you live in the east, you are in for a hell of a ride over the next few years.
Don’t Sell. Happy New Brighton 2020.
Hi neighbours,
Are your knees giving you a hard time?
See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.
After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.… View moreHi neighbours,
Are your knees giving you a hard time?
See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.
After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.
Peter Williams explained, “Look, I’m 65. When I get up the body’s often a bit on the stiff side. “
Peter Williams claims, “Within 10 minutes, the pain was gone. I felt so much better. My body was nice and relaxed, and I was ready to go off and do my day’s work.”
“I’ve been using Relief Fx by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and best of all it works .”
Upcycle a skateboard into a funky clock with geometric designs and Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Greetings People
Any retired Tradies wanting to help set up a Menz Tradie Shed in Wainoni.
Get in Touch, We have the Shed, Just need the Help.
Call 03 381 3122 (evenings)
Brighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift… View moreBrighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...
By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Resene will gift all food donations to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.
Start gathering up those cans so you can swap and save at your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Our migrant connect service is running a FREE seminar- Sport and recreation opportunities in Christchurch
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WHEN: 1:30-3:30pm on Sunday 9 February 2020
WHERE: Christchurch Community House, 301 Tuam St, Christchurch Central - Free parking on Tuam St
There will be a Free light lunch and a … View moreOur migrant connect service is running a FREE seminar- Sport and recreation opportunities in Christchurch
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WHEN: 1:30-3:30pm on Sunday 9 February 2020
WHERE: Christchurch Community House, 301 Tuam St, Christchurch Central - Free parking on Tuam St
There will be a Free light lunch and a Certificate of Attendance provided
Topics include:
- How to find out about sport and recreation opportunities
- Cycling in the city
- Fishing regulations
- Beaches and water safety
- Info about various sports including football and cricket
- Classes for migrant- and refugee-background women
For more information contact Sally at migrant.cabchch@gmail.com or 022 655 3744
Colour your world this February by taking part in the sixth Resene Hunger for Colour campaign! During the month of February you can swap a can of food for a 60-80ml testpot of Resene paint with all cans collected being donated to Salvation Army foodbanks.
Over the last five years, this campaign … View moreColour your world this February by taking part in the sixth Resene Hunger for Colour campaign! During the month of February you can swap a can of food for a 60-80ml testpot of Resene paint with all cans collected being donated to Salvation Army foodbanks.
Over the last five years, this campaign has seen Resene donate enough testpots to paint over 100,000 colourful square metres and generous Kiwis donate more than 190,000 cans.
We’d love to see the creations you make with your testpots – just message them to us here on Neighbourly for a chance to be featured!
We are having a Garage sale, SAT. 8th FEB. around 9am.
At: 2/ 33 Raupo Street, Bromley. (Off Linwood Ave.)
Come and have a look at a good range of items, including household and garage contents...
See you there
Our shop is open again this WED AND FRIDAY, after a busy January we now have a lovely new floor. So all our summer stock is back out again and we look forward to seeing our regulars again. Open 9--12noon.
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View moreLove is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.
Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.
Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:
#NSNZlovewhereyoulive
We have family from Scotland visiting in March and would like to take them somewhere fabulous for dinner, with professional service and beautiful food in a formal setting. We eat out a lot but are disappointed a lot too!
Can anyone recommend somewhere like this within Christchurch? I’d be very… View moreWe have family from Scotland visiting in March and would like to take them somewhere fabulous for dinner, with professional service and beautiful food in a formal setting. We eat out a lot but are disappointed a lot too!
Can anyone recommend somewhere like this within Christchurch? I’d be very grateful! Thanks Cherry
First suspected case of coronavirus in New Zealand, virus declared a global emergency by WHO
13:55, Jan 31 2020
WHO declares global health emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the China coronavirus outbreak that has killed 170 people in China a global emergency.
A possible case… View moreFirst suspected case of coronavirus in New Zealand, virus declared a global emergency by WHO
13:55, Jan 31 2020
WHO declares global health emergency
The World Health Organisation has declared the China coronavirus outbreak that has killed 170 people in China a global emergency.
A possible case of the new coronavirus has been found in Auckland, with test results expected on Saturday.
Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield said on Friday afternoon that the person fitted the definition of a suspected case and was being managed appropriately. They were in isolation in Auckland Hospital, he said.
The World Health Organisation has declared that the coronavirus epidemic in China now constitutes a public health emergency of international concern. But New Zealand authorities say there are no plans to screen passengers arriving from coronavirus-affected countries.
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision after a meeting of its emergency committee, an independent panel of experts, amid mounting evidence of the virus' spread to some 19 countries.
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A declaration of a global emergency typically brings greater money and resources, but may also prompt nervous governments to restrict travel and trade to affected countries.
Bloomfield updated media on Friday afternoon, following a meeting of the Government's top level security committee, which Stuff revealed was quietly convened earlier this week. The Officials Committee for Domestic and External Security Coordination - otherwise known as ODESC - manages national security and response during an emerging or security event.
The meeting, triggered by the WHO declaration, discussed the logistics for the planning to get Kiwis out of Wuhan and getting the clearance from China, he said.
VIRUS SPREAD THE MAIN CONCERN
WHO executives, from left, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation with Michael Ryan, Executive Director, WHO Health Emergencies Programme, and Maria van Kerkhove, Head of the Outbreak Investigation Task Force.
Air New Zealand has announced it will cut back on flights to Shanghai, in anticipation of a reduced desire to travel to China.
Normally seven weekly return flights travel from Auckland to Shanghai, this will be reduced to four weekly flights between February 18 and March 31. Those with tickets for cancelled flights will be contacted directly.
Some countries are curtailing flights to China, with American and Unite Airlines, British Airways German carrier Lufthansa, Israel's El Al, Scandinavian Airlines, Egypt Air, Turkish Airlines suspending flights, as did some in India
Do you know anyone impacted by the coronavirus epidemic? Let us know by emailing newstips@stuff.co.nz
The WHO's Ghebreyesus believes the declaration of an emergency, "is not a vote of non-confidence in China...on the contrary, WHO continues to have the confidence in China's capacity to control the outbreak.
"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems, and which are ill-prepared to deal with the outbreak
Prime minister Jacinda Ardern outlines measures underway to evacuate and help NZ citizens at risk of Coronavirus infection.
New Zealand's Ministry of Health Director-General Dr Ashley Bloomfield said on Friday: "The advice to all counties [from WHO] was to be prepared for containment, active surveillance, early detection and trace management, and prevention of onward spread. And to share full data with WHO.
"We have acted very much in line with the WHO advice and in accordance with our pandemic plan."
Bloomfield said that anyone who has travelled to Wuhan or to Hubei providence should self isolate for the next few days.
At this stage there are no plans to screen passengers coming into New Zealand from coronavirus-affected countries, he said.
New Zealand can also now test for the virus within hours. Bloomfield said the Crown research body ESR will run a batch of tests daily.
In New Zealand, five people have been tested for the coronavirus since Thursday afternoon. None tested positive for the virus.
Bloomfield added that Kiwis should be "no more concerned than they were yesterday. We are concerned but not alarmed".
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Health Minister David Clark and Ministry of Health Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield update media on coronavirus becoming an officially notified virus on Thursday.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says well over a hundred Kiwis have registered to get on an evacuation flight out of Wuhan.
New Zealand still had to wait on clearance for the flight to leave but good progress was being made with the Chinese authorities, logistics and managing the protocols of those returning, she said.
Some of the countries who had managed to extract their citizens had waited up to a week for clearance,
National Party health spokesman Michael Woodhouse.
She said MFAT was working on the cost of the 'nominal fee' passengers would have to pay.
It would be very likely the flight would assist other nationalities, but priority would be given to New Zealand's Pacific neighbours, she said.
The emphasis of the WHO emergency declaration was for support to go to health systems that may not be able to cope, she said.
"We are working with the governments of the Pacific who may need to get their citizens out and to assist
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand was using its relationship with China to help get permission for the evacuation of Kiwis from Wuhan.
The virus originated in Wuhan, China with many people dead and thousands infected.
New Zealand is at stage two of its pandemic plan so did not need to take radical steps, according to National Party health spokesman Michael Woodhouse.
However, it was important that public health officials were ready to go if they needed to ramp up to the stage three of stamp out the virus, he said. That would only be activated when there was evidence of the virus in New Zealand.
He believed the Ministry of Health should now increase its efforts to manage the risk at the border - something it should have done days ago, Woodhouse said.
The ministry should also be working with immigration officials to identify passengers arriving from affected countries, not just flights from China, he said.
He believed every arriving passenger, in that risk category, should be provided with information
NO VACCINE IMMINENT
The WHO declaration sets in motion a plan for global coordination to stem the spread of the virus, which originated last month in central China and moved to several countries.
Experts say a vaccine for the virus is still a long way off.
The United States confirmed a sixth US case of the coronavirus, marking the first time the virus has spread from person to person in the United
Dr Peter Drobac from the University of Oxford says that the coronavirus outbreak in China is "cause for real concern but not cause for panic.".
Chinese officials added more than 1500 new cases of the coronavirus as countries stepped up their efforts to evacuate their citizens trapped in Wuhan.
With experts saying a vaccine is not imminent, more international cases of the illness appeared on Friday. Australia, Vietnam and South Korea all announced new coronavirus infections, while India and the Philippines had their first ones.
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