Hillsborough, Christchurch

Cost to keep Christchurch's drinking water safe spirals to almost $40 million

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more … View moreThe cost of keeping Christchurch's drinking water safe has spiralled to almost $40 million – more than 25 times the city council's initial estimate for chlorination and to fix vulnerable wells.

Christchurch City councillors have to find at least $35m to fix 49 pump stations, more than 40 times the original $840,000 budget for the work.

Read more by clicking the link below and tell us what you think in the comments. (Please tell us if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff)

Final reminder for Tuesday!

Bernard Godden from Sumner Redcliffs RSA

Hope you don't think I'm nagging, but would not wish you to miss out.

Progress made on Cathedral reinstatement

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Work will be underway soon to clear and decontaminate the Christ Church Cathedral site by the end of next month.
Read more it on Newsline: bit.ly...

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

The Department of Internal Affairs

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Christchurch on Tuesday 03 July at the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford St, 5 to 6.30pm. Share your views with the Inquiry Panel. Learn more

Root To Tip Competition Winners

The Team from Christchurch City Council

The Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley … View moreThe Root To Tip Competition was organised by Garden To Table with the support of Love Food Hate Waste to get kids to cook seasonal, locally sourced vegetarian 2 courses meal using the ingredients from the root to the tip to limit food waste.
The winners were Nina and Jean from Heathcote Valley School with a Choko Gratin. They were judged by last year’s winners Otis and Noa and Chefs Alex Davies from Gathering and Alesha Bilbrough-Collins from Bearlion.

Dancing with the Mainland Big Band

Lynley from Hillsborough

Join the Mainland Big Band at the Cashmere Club on Saturday 7th July, 7.30pm

Mainland Big Band 7th July.pdf Download View

Dog poop in and around Kidson Terrace

Ian from Cashmere

Hi good neighbours.
I really don’t like to moan, but there seems to be excessive dog poop on Kidson Terrace and my wife and I are getting very frustrated with it. We walk our dog every day along the paths and have to consistently dodge the poop. Most of it looks as though it comes from a medium … View moreHi good neighbours.
I really don’t like to moan, but there seems to be excessive dog poop on Kidson Terrace and my wife and I are getting very frustrated with it. We walk our dog every day along the paths and have to consistently dodge the poop. Most of it looks as though it comes from a medium to large dog. PLEASE PLEASE if you own a dog make sure you clean up after them.
Cashmere primary children walk theses paths and I’m sure their parents don’t want dirty smelly shoes in their houses.
Many thanks, Ian.

Pavers

Bridget from Somerfield

Hi. Anyone have a couple of 450 x 450 pavers lying around to match this one? Or 3 similar? Thanks.

RSA Coffee morning Tuesday 3rd July More free muffins!

Bernard Godden from Sumner Redcliffs RSA

Yes, another month has gone by. Unbelievable! Did you miss our surprise bingo session last time? Great fun. However, nothing quite so noisy this time, just a chance for a good chat.

The word on water: Latest on chlorination

The Team from Christchurch City Council

Keep up with the latest water updates.
Check out today's addition to our water blog here on Newsline: bit.ly...

awesome craft workshop

Susan from Woolston

I have known John Lawry for over 30 years and he's coming to Christchurch for a short visit and running a workshop at the Rudolf Steiner school.

Dog registration due

The Team from Christchurch City Council

If you’ve got Responsible Dog Owner status, your 2018-19 registration fees are tomorrow! Here’s how you can pay: bit.ly...

Preschoolers splash into free swimming

The Team from Christchurch City Council

After a successful trial last year, under-fives will swim for free at Council pools.
Read more about the LTP decision finalised today on Newsline: bit.ly...

Quiz Partners Wanted

Terry from Cashmere

We are two keen pub quizzers who do quite weil but not well enough to win a bar tab on our own. We are looking for two or three more knowledgeable quizzers to join our team. We are keen to get someone who knows about sport if possible. We usually go to the pub quiz at Armadillos in Beckenham … View moreWe are two keen pub quizzers who do quite weil but not well enough to win a bar tab on our own. We are looking for two or three more knowledgeable quizzers to join our team. We are keen to get someone who knows about sport if possible. We usually go to the pub quiz at Armadillos in Beckenham on Tuesday nights.

Heathcote River stabilisation work nearing half-way mark

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The Christchurch City Council is working on a $72m scheme to reduce flooding along the Heathcote River, which includes stabilising banks and dredging.