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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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Christchurch's newly refurbished Pioneer pool has reopened with cold showers and fewer benches and hooks in the changing rooms.
The city council spent $1.8 million on the refurbishment, which involved lining the 25-metre pool, cleaning and repairing tiles and piping work in the leisure and… View moreChristchurch's newly refurbished Pioneer pool has reopened with cold showers and fewer benches and hooks in the changing rooms.
The city council spent $1.8 million on the refurbishment, which involved lining the 25-metre pool, cleaning and repairing tiles and piping work in the leisure and spa pools, installing new water toys, upgrading the change rooms, repairing and resurfacing the pool concourse and refurbishing the steam and sauna rooms. Underfloor structural repairs were also completed along with minor structural repairs to the plant room.
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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Decoupage is the art of decorating objects with coloured paper and paint effects. Want to give it a go?
Join us for our last fun filled workshop with Jackie at Mainland Resene Coilorshop, 351 Selwyn St. That's the last for the season...on Sat 19 May 1-3 pm. Cost $40.
To register call 03 … View moreDecoupage is the art of decorating objects with coloured paper and paint effects. Want to give it a go?
Join us for our last fun filled workshop with Jackie at Mainland Resene Coilorshop, 351 Selwyn St. That's the last for the season...on Sat 19 May 1-3 pm. Cost $40.
To register call 03 3381312 or email claire.jackson@mrcpaint.co.nz
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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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We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday at our antiques & collectables auction. We have a premium selection up for auction including an original butchers block, french bakers racks, banquet dining table, Persian rug and a 2016 Royal Enfield Classic Motorcycle … View moreGood Morning Neighbours
We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday at our antiques & collectables auction. We have a premium selection up for auction including an original butchers block, french bakers racks, banquet dining table, Persian rug and a 2016 Royal Enfield Classic Motorcycle and much more.....
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"Ruby" the little red Honda Logo Lachic has served me well....she has taken me from Ohope Beach to Dunedin and now Christchurch.
Yes, she is a 1998 car, but with only 151,000km, serviced regularly (one due now) and water pump (new in 2015) and cam belt still ok...it makes it an great … View more"Ruby" the little red Honda Logo Lachic has served me well....she has taken me from Ohope Beach to Dunedin and now Christchurch.
Yes, she is a 1998 car, but with only 151,000km, serviced regularly (one due now) and water pump (new in 2015) and cam belt still ok...it makes it an great choice to buy...especially with the new WOF (with paperwork) and 6-months Rego.
Being a with a low cc engine; it makes it a perfect car to learn to drive in...or if anyone just wants an economical car that you can park in all those parks that massive sedans and 4-Wheel Drives can't fit into!
With lockable roof racks, it makes putting on a kayak, snowboard, bike...even moving a bed, so much easier :-)
With sadness I need to sell her, as I need the money for a medical procedure.
I have a plan to start biking again too.
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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