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In our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.
But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five … View moreIn our own backyard, our youngest kids are going without the basics. Unlike schools, early childhood centres don’t have a nationwide support programme. Children under 5 are at the most crucial age for brain development.
But KidsCan is helping. Since October they've been delivering five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres, and kitting out kids with new raincoats and shoes. They want to extend the programme, so no one misses out on learning.
KidsCan, Neighbourly and Stuff have partnered up to raise enough money to feed and clothe 1000 more children under five. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz.
Duck Down to the River event on March 30th 1-4pm Kerrs Reach - Sponsored by us
Come down see us at our Stall - have a chat
6:22am this morning the residents of Perth Street in Richmond were woken by a fleet of concrete trucks and a loud concrete pump filling a foundation on the Williams Corporation constuction site at #58 Perth Street.
No doubt the residents over the back fence of the site in Cumberland Street were … View more6:22am this morning the residents of Perth Street in Richmond were woken by a fleet of concrete trucks and a loud concrete pump filling a foundation on the Williams Corporation constuction site at #58 Perth Street.
No doubt the residents over the back fence of the site in Cumberland Street were also woken, again!
This is the fourth time our neighbourhood has been woken by concrete pours here WELL BEFORE the permitted 7am time when construction noise is permitted in a residential area. The earliest we have been woken to date is 5:50am.
By Williams Corporations own admission on Google, they are not permitted to start work before 7am, yet they have continued to do so.
(Please see attached)
Noise Control have been called on multiple occasions (including this morning), however they have not shut the noise down and in spite of the fact residents have sent through time stamped photographs of construction taking place well before 7am, they have done nothing.
Contact has also been made with the Compliance Unit at the Council requesting that team to intervene as they can schedule a Noise Control Officer to be rostered to monitor the site before 7am on the days when the concrete pours are scheduled - they apparently are advised in advance by the building inspectors of the dates the pours will happen - yet they also have not been proactive in doing so in spite of being well informed of the noise issues that we have been experiencing with this developer.
Please join us in bringing this developer to account.
• Search Williams Corporation on Google.
• Then click on the Review button on their website, and post a 1 star Google rating for,
a) by their own admission not following the Construction Noise regulations (see screenshot of that posting made by them) and,
b) being so completely disrespectful of the residents of our communities ability to actually sleep undisturbed through the night.
I am certain the other communities around their other construction sites will be facing similar noise issues.
Incidentially, Matthew Horncastle and Blair Chappell (Managing Directors of Williams Corporation) were both called two times before 7am this morning advising them of the noise disturbance.
All four phone calls went unanswered.
It is now 840am and neither one of them has called back to make any effort to apologise.
Many thanks.
Greg Partridge
48 Perth Street
Begonia specialist Graham Milne has also gone on to develop and breed one of the largest collections of tuberous begonias in the country.
New Brighton Community Gardens is pleased to host The Rubbish Trip's popular presentation on zero waste living in New Brighton.
Join Hannah and Liam, the Two No-Waste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip, for an introduction to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction. Drawing on their … View moreNew Brighton Community Gardens is pleased to host The Rubbish Trip's popular presentation on zero waste living in New Brighton.
Join Hannah and Liam, the Two No-Waste Nomads behind The Rubbish Trip, for an introduction to the practicalities and philosophy of waste reduction. Drawing on their own research and over four years of experience living zero waste, Hannah and Liam will guide you through the whys and the hows of life without a rubbish bin, including:
- What is the zero waste movement? Why is waste reduction important?
- How zero waste principles can revolutionise your perspectives on living and lifestyle, beyond your rubbish bin.
- Innovative examples of waste minimisation policy, practice and thinking from around the globe, and how these might inform community-level waste reduction.
- Tips for how you can reduce the rubbish in your life (including fun DIY household products, cosmetics, and other life hacks).
This event is free; everyone is welcome. Free zero waste nibbles, tea and coffee will be provided. BYO reusable, non-disposable cup!
This talk is part of The Rubbish Trip's travelling project, taking the zero waste message around Aotearoa New Zealand. Follow them on Facebook for updates and upcoming events around the country!
Thank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene … View moreThank you New Zealand! We had hundreds of wonderful entries for the very first Resene Loveliest Letterbox competition...but we now need your help to decide our four winners.
Four wonderful neighbours who submitted these entries will win a $500 prize - a $250 Prezzy® card and a $250 Resene voucher - and so will the owner of the letterbox! Please help us decide our winners.
Tell is which letterbox is your favourite. CLICK HERE to vote now!
Come along to The Organics Plant Open Day and find out how our green waste gets processed. Don't forget to bring the kids!
Begonia specialist Graham Milne has also gone on to develop and breed one of the largest collections of tuberous begonias in the country.
Finders Keepers are the home of the best and cheapest preloved clothing in Christchurch, but it gets even better.
For two days only (Friday 8th and Saturday 10th) all clothing and shoes, including vintage, is only $1.00.
Come down and see us in New Brighton Mall and get a share of the bargains.
Water restrictions will be in place across Christchurch from Monday through to the end of May while work is done to upgrade the city’s well heads.
People can water their lawns and gardens on alternate days only, using hand-held hoses. Unattended hoses, sprinklers or garden irrigation systems … View moreWater restrictions will be in place across Christchurch from Monday through to the end of May while work is done to upgrade the city’s well heads.
People can water their lawns and gardens on alternate days only, using hand-held hoses. Unattended hoses, sprinklers or garden irrigation systems cannot be used.
We would like to remind people that this is not an issue around water supply.
You can find our more here at Newsline.
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Try our new mocktail and cocktail menu, a perfect way to cool off on a fine day like today.
Don't forget to pop down for the Sea Week fundraiser pub quiz tonight @ 7pm. See you there!
Hundreds of people turned up to tour one of the world's largest timber homes on the weekend, only to find the gates closed.
Organisers were forced to make a last minute decision on Friday to cancel the open days at the 118-year-old, 53-room McLean's Mansion, in central Christchurch, when… View moreHundreds of people turned up to tour one of the world's largest timber homes on the weekend, only to find the gates closed.
Organisers were forced to make a last minute decision on Friday to cancel the open days at the 118-year-old, 53-room McLean's Mansion, in central Christchurch, when it was discovered the building was structurally unsafe and still subject to a Section 45 notice (red sticker).
It's not yet known how long it will take for the notice to be lifted, but if it could be lifted this week there is a chance the open days could still be held before scheduled work begins later this month. Otherwise the open days will be delayed until October.
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