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What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.
About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling … View moreHi neighbours,
What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.
About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling strikes, and even bigger strikes including both primary and secondary school teachers haven't been ruled out yet.
Teachers say the strike action is calling for better pay and working conditions, more learning support, including for children with special needs, and smaller class sizes.
So, do you support the strike action? Or do you think they should have accepted the previous offer? Are you a striking teacher? Or a parent that's been affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.
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Somerfield Residents Association felt it important to submit to this consultation process & advocate especially for our local Sydenham Cemetery (& other local cemeteries) as it requires more respect & funding to improve many of the headstones & location board which is currently … View moreSomerfield Residents Association felt it important to submit to this consultation process & advocate especially for our local Sydenham Cemetery (& other local cemeteries) as it requires more respect & funding to improve many of the headstones & location board which is currently looking poorly.
I will be speaking tomorrow (Wednesday 21st November @ 2pm) at the CCC, Civic Offices - if anyone is interested in attending or would like to follow our progress.
There have been concerns addressed to the SRA re: headstones which were laid down post CHCH EQs by Council staff (due to safety concerns) & due to various reasons they have not been reinstated / restored. These head stones are privately owned & would cost too much money for the CCC to restore - therefore SRA is requesting that there may be a public grant offered for any families who may feel more encouraged to restore their loved ones headstones if given an opportunity /easier process to achieve this.
SRA would also like to continue to advocate for a New Location board & also create any New relevant 'story boards' with some heritage interest about Sydenham Cemetery or history of loved ones buried here.
Sydenham Cemetery has many Common Wealth Burial sites following World War I & II & better respect for this area would be well received by all of our community & family members who often visit.
If you would like to add any comments for this oral submission - please let me know & I will try to incorporate your concerns / ideas.
Warm regards
Julie Tobbell.
SRA Chairperson.
somerfieldra@gmail.com
Cell 027 272 1063
Our Somerfield community is very excited to paint a mural theme of "Our Community" on the Sports Pavilion back wall - designed by Somerfield School students last year (ages 6-7yrs). Well done for All their contributions & unfortunately we couldn't include ALL of the wonderful … View moreOur Somerfield community is very excited to paint a mural theme of "Our Community" on the Sports Pavilion back wall - designed by Somerfield School students last year (ages 6-7yrs). Well done for All their contributions & unfortunately we couldn't include ALL of the wonderful design entries!! However our designing team attempted to incorporate as many as able!
Today (Tuesday 20th Nov) after school we plan to get a photo of all the students who helped to create these selected designs. Hopefully they have all received the message for this - let me / them know if they feel they need to be a part of this also!!?!
We welcome anyone to join us for the community event on Sunday 2nd December -as per poster.
*Painting to start at 10am
*Free Sausage sizzle/ drinks & ice treats to be available by 12pm
*Family BYO picnics are encouraged
*Volunteers are most welcome on the day to help paint or to assist prior /after the event please!
*Any local entertainers / singers etc are welcome to apply to perform for our community! Do you know of someone who may like for this opportunity?? We love to keep it local & encourage any young talented people to paint / entertain our community!!
Please refer to our Facebook Event page for this on our SRA Facebook page for more details.
Many thanks to our local community project team who have helped me to coordinate the design & event process up to now:
Sarah Greig, Cecilia Freire, Clare Piper, Jenny Sibley, & Glenda Fraser-Megget.
Many thanks also to SRA, SafeGrowth, Spreydon-Cashmere Community Board and the Graffiti Programme for enabling and supporting this project!!
Cheers Julie Tobbell. (SRA Chairperson)
Cell 027 272 1063
email: somerfieldra@gmail.com
If you like working with your hands, don’t let outdated stereotypes put you off a rewarding career in trades. Women enjoy just as much success and job satisfaction as their male colleagues and sometimes leave the guys in their wake.
A great example is Pasifika student Tepora Rokotavo who did … View moreIf you like working with your hands, don’t let outdated stereotypes put you off a rewarding career in trades. Women enjoy just as much success and job satisfaction as their male colleagues and sometimes leave the guys in their wake.
A great example is Pasifika student Tepora Rokotavo who did a pre-trade course in electrical studies with us at Ara Institute of Canterbury. Tepora achieved 93% in her final exams – an outstanding result – and is now on her way to becoming a qualified electrician. We love helping female students into trades careers.
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Can anyone recommend professional pavers please. I have an area to be paved and would rather have a professional who has been recommended. Thanks.
Is it possible to conserve water while still keeping the best bits of your garden green this summer? We think so!
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In celebration of his three wins at this year’s VNZMA’s for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video, Marlon Williams has just added five new shows in addition to his performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria Winery.
Where: Townhall
When: Sunday 3rd … View moreIn celebration of his three wins at this year’s VNZMA’s for Album of the Year, Best Solo Artist and Best Video, Marlon Williams has just added five new shows in addition to his performance with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra at Villa Maria Winery.
Where: Townhall
When: Sunday 3rd March 2019
Ticketek member’s pre-sale runs from 9am – 5pm NZ on Thursday 22nd November from www.ticketek.co.nz
General public tickets on sale 12.00pm NZ Friday 23rd November from www.ticketek.co.nz
Use the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, … View moreUse the diary to keep track of your garden’s progress throughout the seasons. Record what you’ve sown, grown and harvested each month, and plan ahead with timely checklists of key garden chores for beginners and expert gardeners. It's also packed with handy horticultural hints, troubleshooting tips and delicious seasonal recipes so you can make the most of your homegrown harvests. Order before the official on-sale date for $11.90 (save $4). Early bird special price runs until November 25, 2018.
Hi, my elderly mum is wanting to record family stories, but not to wrangle the tech of a laptop!, typewriter in working condition, with ribbon or cartridges please? willing to negotiate price. Many thanks for considering.
2 native mature plants taken out of ground today (needed to be pruned to do this)
Must pick up in Halswell
In Christchurch's new central library, Tūranga, you can play video games, use remote-controlled cars or utilise the $1.2 million touchscreen.
But should you be able to catch a few Zs in our city's learning centres to kill some time? One security guard doesn't think so – or maybe … View moreIn Christchurch's new central library, Tūranga, you can play video games, use remote-controlled cars or utilise the $1.2 million touchscreen.
But should you be able to catch a few Zs in our city's learning centres to kill some time? One security guard doesn't think so – or maybe he was just checking for vital signs.
"I thought I'd just close my eyes for five or 10 minutes. I'd noticed the security guy walking around before that ... he just came over and said 'excuse me, sir, you need to wake up'," library visitor Raymond Lum says.
Should you be able to have a quick snooze in the library if that book is making the eyelids a little heavy?
A joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container … View moreA joint international operation involving Australian Federal Police and New Zealand Customs Service has resulted in the arrest of a 41-year-old Sydney man and the seizure of approximately 190kg of cocaine making it New Zealand's largest cocaine seizure.
On Monday, 20 August 2018, a container listed as a shipment of bananas arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on a vessel from Balboa, Panama.
New Zealand Customs and Police inspected the container and found five duffel bags on top of the banana boxes, which contained 190 blocks of cocaine each weighing around a kilogram that had been wrapped in packaging tape.
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Anyone who wants to report illegal drug activity can contact their nearest Police station or you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
More here: www.police.govt.nz...
Shona Shadwell left a drink bottle at Hoon Hay Fiesta on Thursday. Phone me 021 127 9869 or 942 2483.
Kia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
Other than occasionally posting cute pictures of our canine friends, we plan to share with you the latest happenings in your community and around the country - as we… View moreKia ora neighbours,
We wanted to let you know that New Zealand Police have now joined Neighbourly! We're happy to be here!
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We replaced our old garage door with an new electric one. If you would like the old one for using or for scrap metal, call Tony on 021557031. If you would like a photo or dimensions, please text me. This is a large item and would require at leat a double axle trailer.
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