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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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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.
Bookings are essential so email janetcrossyoga@gmail.com to secure your place, or Phone: (03) 303 6067 / 027 434 7958 to secure a spot.
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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.
We have five 8-week old fawn & white male baby bunnies available (other 5 already sold) for good homes. They're adorable, very friendly as have been handled heaps by us and our kids.
We chose Flemish giants as they are a very laid back and friendly breed and excellent with children. … View moreWe have five 8-week old fawn & white male baby bunnies available (other 5 already sold) for good homes. They're adorable, very friendly as have been handled heaps by us and our kids.
We chose Flemish giants as they are a very laid back and friendly breed and excellent with children. However, they grow bigger than some other breeds so do need a bigger hutch and space for exercise.
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Christchurch restaurant Fush, a fancy fish and chip shop in Wigram, has started offering free te reo Māori classes to diners.
More than 2000 people have already expressed their interest through the restaurant's Facebook event page.
Neighbours – now is your chance to dress up your walls and save 30% off* the extensive range of Resene wallpapers! Patterned or bold, textured or neutral. Offer ends 5 June 2018.
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Toastmasters is a friendly place to practice your public speaking or, for overseas visitors, get more familiar with speaking the English language.
We love having guests at our meetings, and enjoy meeting new people.
Please feel free to come along and chat with us.
We meet:
Monday nights … View moreToastmasters is a friendly place to practice your public speaking or, for overseas visitors, get more familiar with speaking the English language.
We love having guests at our meetings, and enjoy meeting new people.
Please feel free to come along and chat with us.
We meet:
Monday nights (except public holidays) 7:15pm, ready for a 7:30pm start
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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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