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1065 days ago

Join us at our Living Well Centre in Addington

Alex Peaston-Jones from Good Friends Homecare

Check out our new classes and activities schedule for the month of June. All are welcome - you do not need to be a member to book.

Don't forget to come along to our Thinking Well Wednesdays at 1pm. Keep up to date with current affairs, new technologies, books, research and adventures, as well as hearing from local business owners and inspirational people from our community.

Visit goodfriends.co.nz/whats-on to make a booking or call us on 0800 20 41 20.

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7 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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2 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?
  • 21.3% Light rail
    21.3% Complete
  • 4.5% South Library
    4.5% Complete
  • 40.4% Orana Wildlife Park
    40.4% Complete
  • 11.2% The Arts Centre
    11.2% Complete
  • 4.5% Dux de Lux
    4.5% Complete
  • 12.4% Christ Church Cathedral
    12.4% Complete
  • 5.6% Something else (share your thoughts in the comments)
    5.6% Complete
89 votes
4 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 83.6% Yes
    83.6% Complete
  • 14.1% No
    14.1% Complete
  • 2.3% Other - I'll share below!
    2.3% Complete
1774 votes