Mairehau Primary School ENVIROHEROES We Are the ENVIROHEROES of Mairehau Primary School
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November 2019 Published by Neighbourhood Trust November 2019 . Vol 12, No 10 . Issue No 130 Contributions to: P O Box 21179 . Edgeware . Christchurch . 8143 . p 355-6522 . e [email protected] Mairehau Primary School ENVIROHEROES We are the ENVIROHEROES of Mairehau Primary School. In the last week of Term 3 we took part in the Student Volunteer Army’s Blue Fish Project. You may have noticed the blue fish above our storm water drains around the MPS block. That was us! They are there to remind us that these drains run directly into our waterways. They are for water only. Teacher Jenny Postles with students placing blue fish above storm water drains Editorial Dear Readers, There’s been lots happening in the Neighbourhood Trust this month. We’re showcasing some photos from the Light Party we held on the 31st October, at St Albans Baptist Church. It was a beautiful evening and it was wonderful to see so many families we are connected to in attendance. These free events for our community would not possible without our donors, sponsors, funders and volunteers. Thank you to all of you, we appreciate your time, funds and support. We are sad to say good bye to our Pay It Forward store this month from the shop in Nancy Ave, as they become The Kowhai Collective, and move into the city independent of the Neighbourhood Trust, but we wish them well in their new location with their enterprise. We hope you are enjoying the longer days and sunshine. Ngâ mihi Trudy Hedges, General Manager, Neighbourhood Trust November 2019 page two Cost of Power . Is your power bill shocking? Sometimes mine is eye-watering even though I am that annoying parent who shuts doors, turns down heaters and switches off lights all the time (did you mum used to say “were you born in a tent?”). We are really concerned about the cost of power – it’s one of the things that people on limited budgets cut back on, and that can be really bad for health and also for general wellbeing. It’s also fair to say that some of the things which we are told to save power can cost a fair bit. That’s why we are looking at making some changes to the way power companies operate. One of those is making companies give the same rate to everyone and not penalising those Dr Duncan Webb who pay late (disguised as “discount” for on time payment). We are also concerned about the incentives (like free TV’s or internet packages) that provides use to entice customers. The plans that they offer are usually of the worst kind and people end up paying more in the long run. It may sound strange but with spring here now is the best time to book in someone to help with heating and insulation. There are really generous grants available to people on lower incomes to help with this. Have a look at https://www. energywise.govt.nz/ for further details. If I’m out and about in Mairehau make sure you say hi – its festival season. I’ll be at the St Albans Baptist Light Party and all of the school fairs in the area. If you want to see me dressed in Indian finery stop in at the stall I will be hosting at Diwali in the Square on 26 October. If you are holding an event please let me know – I’d love to come. It’s also getting close to Christmas and alongside your own planning it is worthwhile considering supporting one of the many organisations in our community that help families who struggle with the extra demands of this time of the year. This could be as simple as a small gift to make a child’s Christmas special, or donating your time or goods to helping with a Christmas dinner. My office is a great place to discuss your thoughts on a variety of subjects, from housing to heating. If we can help in any way give my staff a call on 366 5519 or email [email protected]. Ngâ mihi Dr Duncan Webb MP for Christchurch Central CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS D Personal and D AV I D H I L P O T T Professional & A SPS O C I A T E S service Rental Property Investments Tax Returns, Financial Accounts, GST, PAYE Any Inland Revenue related matters FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION Ph 377 4501 268 Cranford St, Corner Weston Rd. PO Box 1844, Christchurch Email: [email protected] November 2019 page three WINNER 0800 RED ELEC March 2018 Wishing you a relaxing Christmas holiday & Edgeware Mowersfantastic Dr Duncan New Webb Year 2018 MP for Christchurch Central and Chainsaws I am honoured to be part of our government’s ambitious plan to create a fairer and liveable New Zealand for all. For all types of outdoor power –- Sales and Service 282-290 Durham St PickPick up up and and deliverydelivery serviceservice available available Dr Duncan Webb(03) 366 MP 5519 MP for Christchurch-Central Phone 366-3924 [email protected] Phone 366-3924 [email protected] We service what we sell We service what we sell 237 Westminster Street, Christchurch 237Email: Westminster [email protected] Street, Christchurch Authorised by Duncan AuthorisedWebb, Parliament by: Buildings, Wellington www.edgewaremowers.co.nzwww.edgewaremowers.co.nz Duncan Webb, Parliament Buildings, Wellington FREE BEACH BAG Nicky Wagner WHEN YOU PURCHASE ANY SUNSENSE PRODUCT National List MP 200ML OR LARGER* SUNSCREEN A 922 Colombo Street Central Christchurch BRAND IN PO Box 21359 PHARMACY Christchurch 8143 E [email protected] P 03 365 8297 BASTINS W nickywagner.co.nz PHARMACY Funded by the Parliamentary Service and authorised by 254a Innes Road . St Albans Nicky Wagner, 922 Colombo Street, Christchurch. Christchurch . Phone 355 9265 IFG Adventure ICONZ is a fun programme for girls Adventure aged 8 - 10 years old is a fun programme (or in Years 4 - 6 at school). for boys aged It’s on Thursdays from 8 -10 years old 6:00pm to 7:30pm during (or in Years 4 - 6 school term time, and is held at at school). It’s on St Albans Baptist Church (64 McFaddens Road, St Albans) Thursdays from 6:00pmICONZ to Adventure7:30pm during is a fun school programme termtime, for boys and aged is held 8 - at St Albans Baptist 10Church years (64old McFaddens(or in Years Road,4 - 6 Stat Albans)school). It’s on Costs $4 a week and activities include: Thursdays from 6:00pm to 7:30pm during school term Fun and games 5 minute Bible devotion Costs $4 a weektime, and andactivities is held include: at St Albans Fun and Baptist games Church 5 minute Bible(64 devotion McFaddens Road, A project St Albans) which earns a badge A project which earns a badge For more details, contact Don: For more details, contact Don: Mobile: 027-956-9202 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 027-956-9202 Costs $4 a week and activities include: Email: [email protected] Fun and games 5 minute Bible devotion A project which earns a badge For more details, contact Don: * Mobile: 027 956 9202 * Email: [email protected] 17 November 2019 page four The Neighbourhood Trust Annual Light Party The Neighbourhood Trust Annual Light Party took place on Thursday 31st October, at St Albans Baptist Church. There was Face Painting, Clowns, Sizzler Rides, Bouncy Castle, Wearable Arts Display, Crafts, Disco and a Sausage Sizzle. All FREE for our community and families to enjoy. It was a beautiful evening, and a great turn out! Thanks to Waipapa/ Papanui Innes Community Board- Christchurch City Council, the Tindall Foundation, St Albans Baptist Church & St Albans Uniting Church for their support. November 2019 page five November 2019 page six Not sure who to ask? Ask Citizens Advice! Don’t know where to go to for advice or information? You also may want to speak to a real person, face to face rather than by phone then why not contact Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). We have a trained team of volunteers who can answer your queries or point you in the right direction. We are free, confidential, impartial and not a government organisation. We can help write letters, fill in forms, provide options on how to deal with issues. We do understand that not everyone has access to the internet or knows how to use a computer. We are at The Loft, Eastgate Mall every Tuesday 11am – 2pm. We answer queries ranging from consumer rights, to family issues, to tenancy problems and neighbourly disputes. You don’t need to make an appointment, but if you would like help completing forms, please call us first, so we can make sure someone is available to assist you. You can also call our freephone number 0800 367 222 to speak to a friendly volunteer (Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm). Pay It Forward Nancy Ave store Before | After School | Holiday Programmes • OSCAR for St Francis of Assisi and Mairehau Primary closing on st November • Before & After School Care St St Francis Site After six years of selling • Holiday programmes beautiful locally handcrafted We provide: Before school breakfast, products in Mairehau, the After school afternoon tea time has come for us to move Structured indoor, outdoor activities and take the next step in our Holiday Programme includes planned outings journey. BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL We would like to say a huge Roana | 355-6522 ext 111 | 027-701-9382 thank you to the Neighbourhood www.nht.org.nz Trust for their support and all our customers who have visited us in our little shop in Mairehau.