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Funding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.
Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with … View moreFunding cuts are forcing Christchurch's Citizens Advice Bureau to consider scaling back its services.
Three years ago the Christchurch City Council funded about 35 percent of its annual budget, however that funding is now half of what it once was. The organisation aimed to help people with a range of issues, including legal problems, employment issues, family disputes and tenancy concerns. The council itself refers people to the service.
Bureau chairperson Neil Lancaster said if funding cuts continued, the organisation would have to scale back its programmes.
"We appreciate the funding restraints that exist for the Christchurch City Council at the moment," he said.
"But I guess our worry is that on one hand they class us a priority one community group, but at the same time they have halved our funding.
The organisation wanted to expand in the city's east, but that might not be possible.
They operated a "face-to-face" service in Eastgate Mall, as part of a group of similar community groups, and could now only afford to be there once a week.
"If our funding had stayed the same, we could be looking at offering a service there three days a week," he said.
There was strong demand for the bureau's service in the city's east, Mr Lancaster said.
"Sometimes we would go along there about half an hour before we start and there could be two or three people waiting."
RNZ News has approached the Christchurch City Council for comment.
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A new $21 million pool will be built on the corner of Smith St and Linwood Ave. The site, which used to house a council nursery and was already council-owned, was the option most favoured by the community. Almost 90 per cent of the 487 submissions favoured it.
Community leaders have been … View moreA new $21 million pool will be built on the corner of Smith St and Linwood Ave. The site, which used to house a council nursery and was already council-owned, was the option most favoured by the community. Almost 90 per cent of the 487 submissions favoured it.
Community leaders have been calling for a pool in the Linwood/Woolston area since before the earthquakes, but some city councillors have questioned the cost of the facility.
Some Christchurch residents might be drinking what is effectively swimming pool water.
The city council's tests of the newly-chlorinated public drinking water supply have shown, on average, the chlorine level is higher than what residents were told to expect.
How are you finding the tap… View moreSome Christchurch residents might be drinking what is effectively swimming pool water.
The city council's tests of the newly-chlorinated public drinking water supply have shown, on average, the chlorine level is higher than what residents were told to expect.
How are you finding the tap water at your place now?
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Akaroa's The Little Bistro owner Richard Uttley has no regrets over banning children under 10.
He's actually had the policy for nearly three years, but it was only noticed in a big way at the weekend when a woman complained about being turned away.
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Learn techniques that help us navigate the dance of life and experience the unique way that energy is directed through the body. Come along to 19 Church Square, Addington Christchurch to experience a day of Dru Yoga with International Senior Tutor Janet Scharbow.
Bookings are essential so email… View moreLearn techniques that help us navigate the dance of life and experience the unique way that energy is directed through the body. Come along to 19 Church Square, Addington Christchurch to experience a day of Dru Yoga with International Senior Tutor Janet Scharbow.
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Do you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?
The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially … View moreDo you have unoccupied "ghost houses" on your street? Investors buy them, park their money and pull the blinds across... but at what cost?
The last census showed there were 141,366 empty dwellings in New Zealand and in 2016, more than 33,000 houses in Auckland were officially classified as empty. Find out why this is happening and what can be done about it.
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Plans to use a mostly-empty parking building in central Christchurch as the base for a hospital shuttle are being seriously considered.
Do you think the Lichfield St car park building should be used for the hospital park and ride?
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With the demolition of the stands at Lancaster Park there has been a noticeable or not-so-noticeable activity going on.That lovely green fence put up around the park doesn't actually keep people out, it just provides cover for those getting into the park as they cannot be seen … View moreHello everyone
With the demolition of the stands at Lancaster Park there has been a noticeable or not-so-noticeable activity going on.That lovely green fence put up around the park doesn't actually keep people out, it just provides cover for those getting into the park as they cannot be seen from the road. So if you are in Lismore St during the weekend you may see the culprits cars parked along the wire fence. Perhaps getting a rego number would be a good idea and pass it to the Council
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To the guys who threw this lot over the side of Summit Road.......
If you don't care, don't come again.
If you do come, take you rubbish home.
If you leave it, please leave it at a pull-in where somebody more considerate than yourself will take it away.
More than 200 temporary car parks are to be created on the metro sports facility site for Christchurch Hospital staff desperate to park closer to work.
Woolston Development Project is lucky to have been chosen to be part of Good In the Hood this month at the Z Service Station on Ferry Rd. Please purchase your petrol from Z this month and vote for us by placing your tokens in the bin marked "Woolston Development Project". You will be … View moreWoolston Development Project is lucky to have been chosen to be part of Good In the Hood this month at the Z Service Station on Ferry Rd. Please purchase your petrol from Z this month and vote for us by placing your tokens in the bin marked "Woolston Development Project". You will be helping support the services we provide for local children, women and families.
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