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2904 days ago

Foot It campaign is getting results nationwide - how about in our neighbourhood?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?

An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.

Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...

We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.

It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.

TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....

THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge! 
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.

TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...

BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...

2905 days ago

World Bowls Championships

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

The women's singles and men's pairs will battle for World Cup glory during the finals of the World Bowls Championships at Burnside Bowling Club. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

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2906 days ago

Wooden and steel hall table for sale

Lee from Halswell

Smart hall table - approx 1 metre in length
There is a small chip where the veneer has lifted off - also there is marking from the rubber feet from the stereo that was sitting on top .
I've tried polishing the surface but they are still there on close inspection
$40

Negotiable

2927 days ago

Fire wood

Lolita from Sockburn

Hi . Does anyone require firewood for next year . Free stuff . PM me .

Free

2906 days ago

Summer water restrictions in Akaroa

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Water restrictions are now in place in Akaroa. To find out the restriction level, visit ccc.govt.nz, check the Akaroa sign or call 0800 800 169.

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2907 days ago

Christmas Bake Sale at Salvation Army.

Val from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Hi everyone please remember the Salvation Army Bake Sale in Manuerere St Sat. 3rd at 9.30am until 12 noon, there will be plenty of great things to buy, a lot of good cooks have been hard at work., and the Sallies need your support to continue with the good work they do.

2906 days ago

World Bowls Championships

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Finals fever has hit Burnside Bowling Club. Check out the World Bowls finals action LIVE on SKY. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

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2906 days ago

Camera fujifilm xp 10 finepix

Teresa from Broomfield - Hei Hei

Great condition camera comes with carry case sd card charger cord to comp wanting 160 near offer

2907 days ago

Take the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge and Win!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

From next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham… View moreFrom next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon and QEII. There’ll be plenty of variety and new exercises designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are!
Winners announced December 19th.

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2909 days ago
2907 days ago

Take the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge and Win!

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

From next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham… View moreFrom next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon and QEII. There’ll be plenty of variety and new exercises designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are!
Winners announced December 19th.

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2907 days ago

Do you know a super kid?

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

Calling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to win with our waterwatch colouring contest!

Learn easy water conservation tips to be in to WIN awesome prizes with our waterwatch colouring contest. Prizes include shopping vouchers and a free term of Swimsmart lessons! We’ll also be giving away weekly pool … View more
Calling all SUPER KIDS! Be in to win with our waterwatch colouring contest!

Learn easy water conservation tips to be in to WIN awesome prizes with our waterwatch colouring contest. Prizes include shopping vouchers and a free term of Swimsmart lessons! We’ll also be giving away weekly pool entries to Jellie Park, Graham Condon, and Pioneer so get colouring! Visit ccc.govt.nz/waterwise to enter and to view Ts&Cs.

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2907 days ago

World Bowls Championships

Media Team from Christchurch City Council

It's semi-final time at the Burnside Bowling Club. Get your ticket at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016

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2908 days ago

Riccarton Rd buses detouring for Santa Parade Sunday 4 December

Claire Nicholls from Metroinfo

On Sunday 4th December all buses that travel along Riccarton Rd and adjacent streets will detour away from the area between 12.30 pm and 4 pm while the Christchurch Santa Parade is on. You can check your bus routes detour at www.facebook.com...

2908 days ago

Poll: Will you be doing your Christmas shopping in the city centre?

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

New shops are opening in the city centre. Read about the new stores in the ANZ Centre here: bit.ly... and the BNZ Centre here: bit.ly...
Will you be coming into the city for your Christmas shopping?

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Will you be doing your Christmas shopping in the city centre?
  • 14.2% Yes, I can't wait to see the new shops
    14.2% Complete
  • 63.6% No, I can't deal with all the roadworks
    63.6% Complete
  • 22.2% I'll take a look but there isn't enough open for serious shopping
    22.2% Complete
176 votes
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