Is your group seeking a peaceful venue in a beautiful setting to hire?
The Mary Potter Community Centre is a Ministry of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary. The Centre is ideally placed close to the “four avenues” of Christchurch, located at 442 Durham Street North, St Albans. It is tucked behind the Southern Cross Hospital, hidden away from traffic noise and the busyness of life. Off-street parking is available on-site.
The Community Centre and Italian Garden is available for hiring on an hourly or daily basis for groups whose purposes are in keeping with the mission of Mary Potter, the Foundress of the Little Company of Mary. The Centre has a capacity for up to 90 people with a light-filled main hall, a welcoming foyer, kitchen facilities and access to the beautiful garden.
To learn more about what the Mary Potter Community Centre offers and to view a virtual tour of the Centre and Italian Garden, please visit our website lcmchristchurch.org.nz and click on Community Centre BOOKING ENQUIRY, or contact us by emailing nzadmin@lcm.org.au or phoning 03 372 9224
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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18% Hmm, maybe?
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10.4% Yes!
Have you seen Rowena?
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.
Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.
If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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