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1498 days ago

Covid 19

Peter from Aranui

Please note; you must not contact others in the general public for assistance or help, there are official outlets to assist in these circumstances.

The more we move around the more this virus has a chance to move.
This is why we are in lockdown.

I hate to think what will happen to us when there is a community outbreak, no one will be allowed out of their property then!

I see so many posts of people wanting this and that, we all have to suck it up and do our bit to protect our selves and our community.

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3 days ago

Poll: What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch mayor Phil Mauger says GST on rates, currently taken by central government, would be better spent locally.

The comments follow an Infometrics analysis that found over $1.1 billion of rates revenue nationwide was collected by the Government in 2022 as GST.

According to Infometrics, $88.5m of that came from Christchurch city ratepayers. It would be enough to save the Christ Church Cathedral from ruin; restore the Dux de Lux seven times over; cover both the Art Centre and Orana Wildlife Park’s request for regular public funding for over 26 years; contribute to light rail in Greater Christchurch; or get the South Library rebuild completed.

Read the full story by reporter Sinead Gill here and share your thoughts in the comments below. (Note: Subscription required. You can still read two free stories a month if you're not a ThePress.co.nz subscriber).

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What could the Christchurch City Council fund if it didn't have to pay GST on rates?
  • 20.8% Light rail
    20.8% Complete
  • 4.6% South Library
    4.6% Complete
  • 40% Orana Wildlife Park
    40% Complete
  • 11.5% The Arts Centre
    11.5% Complete
  • 3.8% Dux de Lux
    3.8% Complete
  • 13.8% Christ Church Cathedral
    13.8% Complete
  • 5.4% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.4% Complete
130 votes
20 hours ago

Open Christchurch - celebration of architectural excellence

The Team from Citizens Advice Christchurch Area

With 50 open buildings, 4 guided walks, 3 landscapes, 3 special events and over 40 activities (from expert talks and tours to workshops), Open Christchurch 2024 is a celebration of our architecture.

On 4 & 5 May, experience many of the city’s best buildings and spaces from the inside, for free. Discover new spaces or get up close to buildings you love.

35 out of the 50 buildings do not require advance bookings – you can just turn up on the day.

Check out the link under 'Read More' for a link to the website.

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