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Suburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.
St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to… View moreSuburban Christchurch residents say they'll be disadvantaged by a Northern Motorway traffic change that saves a few minutes' driving for North Canterbury commuters.
St Albans and Mairehau residents have joined local businesses in opposing proposed changes that would channell traffic to and from the $240 million motorway past their doors when it opens in 2020.
Locals, including Christchurch Central MP Duncan Webb, have made submissions and more than 100 others have launched a petition asking the Christchurch City Council to rethink how to link the motorway to the central city.
"Why are Christchurch residents having to be disadvantaged by traffic from North Canterbury being forced down our roads?," the petition asks.
"These are people from a different district that don't pay rates here, but the residents and business in St Albans, Mairehau and Edgeware are paying the costs socially and financially to accommodate these people so they can get to or from the city a few minutes faster."
If you want to view an example of this go down Richardson Tce. and where the foot bridge goes across the river by MacKenzie Ave. have a look at what has been done. I understand it is because of a cycle way, although I haven't seen that advertised. The time this project has taken and the manner… View moreIf you want to view an example of this go down Richardson Tce. and where the foot bridge goes across the river by MacKenzie Ave. have a look at what has been done. I understand it is because of a cycle way, although I haven't seen that advertised. The time this project has taken and the manner that the construction has been engineered has to be seen to be believed. The extravagance , the hotch potch of expensive materials - the complexity - for what ? If it is for a cycle way, I don't know where the cyclists will be coming from or going to. That part of the city is very quiet with few cyclist or cars so this extravagance is completely unnecessary. Richardson Tce. has experienced several major flood events over the last year or so and the whole area will require to be be re-engineered to lessen that and the Tce. itself is a real mess since the quakes, so my bet is all this work will be dug up over the next short time frame so the whole area can be made safe and functional.
The contractors doing this work are shaking their heads in disbelief as to what is going on around our city - another mad example is Worcester Street. Of course they are loving this work as they are filling their coffers while the council are draining ours !
Looking for a reliable, honest casual student /worker who can re- stain our deck ,Clifton Hill, Sumner, that is only a year old. Also a days, I guess, work of weeding in Bromley. The area is covered in thick bark chips so the weeds pull out real easy.
Please reply here with phone number or send a … View moreLooking for a reliable, honest casual student /worker who can re- stain our deck ,Clifton Hill, Sumner, that is only a year old. Also a days, I guess, work of weeding in Bromley. The area is covered in thick bark chips so the weeds pull out real easy.
Please reply here with phone number or send a text to 021 950 745 and I call you back.
Decaying teeth and poor oral hygiene among older people, especially those in residential care, is a major public health problem that's only going to worsen, a leading researcher says.
Is this a concern for you? Read more on this issue by clicking the link below and let us know your thoughts… View moreDecaying teeth and poor oral hygiene among older people, especially those in residential care, is a major public health problem that's only going to worsen, a leading researcher says.
Is this a concern for you? Read more on this issue by clicking the link below and let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
The Christchurch City Council planned to upgrade 102 wells within a year, then dechlorinate the city's water supply – but there are questions over whether any have yet been repaired to the standards required.
Councillors voted in January to chlorinate the city's water supply after … View moreThe Christchurch City Council planned to upgrade 102 wells within a year, then dechlorinate the city's water supply – but there are questions over whether any have yet been repaired to the standards required.
Councillors voted in January to chlorinate the city's water supply after experts warned of there was a low risk of contamination. The council authorised chlorination for up to 12 months while the work was done.
Work on at least 19 was meant to have been finished by now, but the city council has indicated that none have been completed yet.
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View moreThere are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.
Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.
If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.
Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Congratulations to all of the New Zealanders recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Former Prime Minister Bill English, entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp (the Topp Twins), and legendary singer John Rowles are among those who've received top honours.
Click the link… View moreCongratulations to all of the New Zealanders recognised in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours.
Former Prime Minister Bill English, entertainers Jools and Lynda Topp (the Topp Twins), and legendary singer John Rowles are among those who've received top honours.
Click the link below to see the full list of recipients.
Did you know, at your local Ara community computing hub you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life and it won’t cost you a cent!
It’s easy too. You can learn at your own pace and at times that fit around work, family and other commitments. If you’re working, you could … View moreDid you know, at your local Ara community computing hub you can gain computer skills for work, study and everyday life and it won’t cost you a cent!
It’s easy too. You can learn at your own pace and at times that fit around work, family and other commitments. If you’re working, you could even arrange with your employer to study during work time, as part of your professional development.
Courses include beginner, intermediate and advanced-level study in Word, Excel and Powerpoint. You can also learn how to touch-type, use the internet or make a website.
Ara’s friendly tutors will help you gain the skills you need to improve your job opportunities, become more productive at work or just get the most out of all the digital tools available to us these days.
There are five Computing For Free hubs in Christchurch and one each in Timaru and Oamaru. To get started, simply drop into your nearest hub (for locations see
ara.ac.nz/computing) or call 0800 24 24 76.
They say you don't know what you've got till it's gone, but Christ's College savoured their every moment as victors of the annual rugby match against bitter rivals Christchurch Boys' High School – right until they were pipped at the post by the visiting side in this … View moreThey say you don't know what you've got till it's gone, but Christ's College savoured their every moment as victors of the annual rugby match against bitter rivals Christchurch Boys' High School – right until they were pipped at the post by the visiting side in this year's match.
Make the most of the long weekend by taking the kids to one of Christchurch’s fabulous playgrounds, like the one at Ouruhia Reserve off Marshlands Road!
This playground has heaps of fun play equipment and a sealed bike track around the outside
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Check out our top ten playgrounds here: … View moreMake the most of the long weekend by taking the kids to one of Christchurch’s fabulous playgrounds, like the one at Ouruhia Reserve off Marshlands Road!
This playground has heaps of fun play equipment and a sealed bike track around the outside
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Check out our top ten playgrounds here: bit.ly...
Hey Christchurch,
By 2019, Cashel St is going to look a whole lot different! Fifty new businesses could be trading this time next year, as construction surges ahead. Which new food and drink places are you most excited about? Is there anything you'd like added? Let us know in the replies! … View moreHey Christchurch,
By 2019, Cashel St is going to look a whole lot different! Fifty new businesses could be trading this time next year, as construction surges ahead. Which new food and drink places are you most excited about? Is there anything you'd like added? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.
Christchurch has heaps of fantastic playgrounds! See if you can find one in your neighbourhood that you didn’t know about by using the interactive map at: bit.ly...
When it comes to an Earth-friendly wood, bamboo's hard to beat. And in the hands of local designers Bevan Whiting and Andrew Veitch, it's being turned into beautiful and innovative home products.
See how they find creative ways to showcase bamboo's sustainable wow factor, here.
We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.
Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
They say you don't know what you've got till it's gone, but Christ's College savoured their every moment as victors of the annual rugby match against bitter rivals Christchurch Boys' High School – right until they were pipped at the post by the visiting side in this … View moreThey say you don't know what you've got till it's gone, but Christ's College savoured their every moment as victors of the annual rugby match against bitter rivals Christchurch Boys' High School – right until they were pipped at the post by the visiting side in this year's match.
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