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We’d like to say a special thank you to the 120 volunteers who spent last weekend picking up rubbish from The Summit Road - what a difference it made! Piece by piece, bucket by bucket, these dedicated individuals worked long hours to retrieve bits of glass on hands and knees from among burnt … View moreWe’d like to say a special thank you to the 120 volunteers who spent last weekend picking up rubbish from The Summit Road - what a difference it made! Piece by piece, bucket by bucket, these dedicated individuals worked long hours to retrieve bits of glass on hands and knees from among burnt blackberry, gorse and broom bushes.
Thanks – to all our dedicated volunteers (you know who you are). A special shout out to Riccarton High School Eco-Group, the Air New Zealand Green Team, Summit Road Society members, Kathmandu, and the Student Volunteer Army.
A Christchurch east secondary school was treated to a lunchtime concert as part of a national radio …
Last week we published an article about a proposal for a mens homeless shelter that is seeking funding from the Christchurch City Council through the Linwood-Central-Heathcote community board.
In that article, reference was made to Street 10. There were some inaccuracies in that article about … View moreLast week we published an article about a proposal for a mens homeless shelter that is seeking funding from the Christchurch City Council through the Linwood-Central-Heathcote community board.
In that article, reference was made to Street 10. There were some inaccuracies in that article about Street 10 which we regret.
Street 10 was not merely an "inner city day pad ... [for] the men to clean up and relax over coffee," and we apologise for any inference that it was.
Street 10 was based in Liverpool Street, not Manchester St as stated. It did not close because of the 2011 earthquake, although the building was destroyed.
Street 10 closed because, despite running a mobile support service for a year following the February 2011 earthquake where the team went around public parks giving out drinks, food, blankets, reassurance and information about what services were still operating, the trust couldn't compete with all the businesses previously in the CBD for a new building and could not get the funding needed to pay a higher rent.
The day centre proposed by the Collective for the Homeless does not replicate what was provided by Street 10, which was overseen by the Inner City Interagency Trust. While that comparison was drawn by key backer, Brenda Lowe-Johnson, there are key differences, including the inclusion of women, the community development model of practice in which Street 10 was based, the representation of people at every level of the organisation including the Trust Board and the multiple services Street 10 provided based on the self identified needs of people without safe and secure accommodation.
The article in question also quoted Ms Mora, despite the fact that the reporter had not recently spoken to her. The comments were misquoted from a story written some years ago and for this we unreservedly apologise.
This year, Heather McMillan will graduate from university and celebrate her 21st birthday. They are…
Good in the Hood is back. This month when you come into Z, you can vote to help groups that make a difference in your neighbourhood – whether it’s providing free meals, saving native wildlife or enriching the lives of the disabled. So come on, get into your local Z and vote to make your … View moreGood in the Hood is back. This month when you come into Z, you can vote to help groups that make a difference in your neighbourhood – whether it’s providing free meals, saving native wildlife or enriching the lives of the disabled. So come on, get into your local Z and vote to make your community a better place.
GARAGE SALE
9am Saturday 13th May
10 st Thomas place
Many items going cheap need it all gone!
☆Household items ☆Kitchen items
☆LOTS of toys ☆Free stuff
☆Clothing ☆Beds
☆Vases ☆Puzzles & games
And much more
Christchurch is in the midst of a cafe boom, with a glut of new coffee shops vying for the caffeine connoisseur's coin. Where's your favourite place to grab a cup of joe?
Did you know sign language is New Zealand's third official language? The Neighbourly team is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week by introducing themselves through sign. You can learn how to finger-spell your own name by using the NZSL Online Dictionary.
Three young broadcasting students from Christchurch have taken on the story of their budding careers…
Pretty sure we just saw a kookaburra flying about Woolston, did anyone else see it?
As we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking … View moreAs we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Linwood Ave Union Church would like to invite you along to our Annual Fair on Saturday May 13th from 10am til Noon, 378 Linwood Ave, entry through the Tilford St carpark.
We have books, toys, crafts and cards, sweets, baking and preserves, household items, sausage sizzle and much more - come along… View moreLinwood Ave Union Church would like to invite you along to our Annual Fair on Saturday May 13th from 10am til Noon, 378 Linwood Ave, entry through the Tilford St carpark.
We have books, toys, crafts and cards, sweets, baking and preserves, household items, sausage sizzle and much more - come along and find yourself a bargain!
We are also seeking donations of goods to add to our fair so if you have items you are wanting to dispose of we would be happy to accept them between 9 and 12 any day this week - due to building renovations we are unable to take furniture or clothes.
We appreciate the community support!
New facilities, including a library and surf club, are popping up in Sumner, but some private developments and planned street improvements are yet to get off the ground. What do you think Sumner needs?
Hello I have a Red Arctic Jet hockey stick for a 9-12 year old that was used for a season. No damage just lost colour at the base. It's completely fine for a first or second hockey stick. Jack
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