Pegasus Post: November 22, 2016
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PEGASUS POST Tuesday <strong>November</strong> <strong>22</strong> <strong>2016</strong> 9<br />
Jo Hayes National List MP based in Christchurch East<br />
East stands strong through shakes<br />
As I write this newsletter, we’re all still a little bit shaken by<br />
the 12.02am earthquake on Monday 14 <strong>November</strong>.<br />
We know only-too-well in Christchurch East what it’s like to<br />
be devastated by Mother Nature, and the importance of<br />
being kind, supportive and looking out for our neighbours.<br />
It’s angering to know that opportunistic thieves took<br />
advantage of the evacuation from Christchurch’s coastal<br />
areas, but wonderful to hear of and to see the outpouring<br />
of assistance that’s come in for those most in need in the<br />
electorate and in North Canterbury.<br />
“We can be proud of who we are.<br />
At the same time though, let’s remain<br />
vigilant, take care and be safe.”<br />
What’s happening<br />
It’s been a<br />
busy month in<br />
Christchurch<br />
East.<br />
I was pleased<br />
to attend the<br />
opening of<br />
Christchurch’s<br />
biggest sensory<br />
garden in the<br />
New Brighton<br />
Community<br />
Garden at<br />
Rawhiti Domain, complete with Faerie Picnic.<br />
Well done Kelly Dugan for creating a garden that gives<br />
children, including those with special needs, the chance<br />
to explore their senses through interaction with nature.<br />
I also got to head along to the Shirley community’s Shine<br />
Festival, a smoke-free event in McFarlane Park organised<br />
by Shirley Community Trust. It was great to have the<br />
opportunity to meet members of the community and chat.<br />
Special guest at Super Seniors<br />
In exciting news, the area’s Super Seniors’ Group has<br />
a special speaker lined up for its afternoon tea on 28<br />
<strong>November</strong>: the speaker of the house, Right Hon. David<br />
Carter. Contact my office if you would like to attend.<br />
I’m Jo Hayes, National’s list MP based in Christchurch East.<br />
I love being a part of this wonderful, tight-knit Christchurch East<br />
community. There’s so much going on that I just want to share a few<br />
highlights with you of what our community and Government are<br />
working on achieving together.<br />
Fireworks extravaganza!<br />
I love being a part<br />
of the atmosphere<br />
and the excitement<br />
down at New<br />
Brighton on Guy<br />
Fawkes night. It was<br />
good to see so many<br />
families out enjoying<br />
the festivities. The<br />
fireworks display did<br />
not disappoint!<br />
Hot water salt pools<br />
It’s good news that the new hot salt water pool facility and<br />
upgrade/expansion of the existing whale pool play area in New<br />
Brighton is on the agenda again, and even better that more than<br />
700 residents engaged in feedback for the design.<br />
This will be a superb facility for Christchurch East and a key project<br />
in the revitalisation of New Brighton.<br />
Bus clinics<br />
My mobile clinics continue to attract constituents who bring a<br />
variety of issues forward for me to help resolve. I’d love to see you<br />
there, so check out the times and dates opposite.<br />
Ground to be broken at QEII<br />
It’s going to be an exciting day when dirt is finally turned on<br />
the iconic QEII Park site next month for the eagerly awaited<br />
4573sqm swimming and fitness amenities.<br />
This is a real win for patient Christchurch East residents, who<br />
can look forward to leisure and training pools, as well as<br />
a hydroslide, water adventure playground, steamroom and<br />
sauna, fitness centre and a cafe.<br />
Influential woman<br />
Finally, I would like to congratulate Oakley Brown Pharmacy<br />
Group CEO Carolyn Oakley-Brown on being a finalist in the<br />
Women of Influence awards in the business enterprise category.<br />
You may have met Carolyn down at New Brighton Pharmacy,<br />
which she owns.<br />
Let’s talk<br />
Please come along and see me. I’ll be<br />
parked in my van on Tuesday <strong>22</strong>nd<br />
<strong>November</strong> at:<br />
1) Preston`s subdivision<br />
By Marshlands School<br />
on Te Korari Street<br />
Time: 8.30 - 9.30am<br />
2) Parklands<br />
Outside sports field,<br />
opposite shopping centre<br />
Time: 10-11am<br />
3) Shirley<br />
Burwood Park by Shirley Rugby<br />
Grounds, New Brighton Road<br />
Time: 11.30am -12.30pm<br />
4) New Brighton<br />
Next to Ray White offices<br />
Time: 12.45 - 1.45pm<br />
5) Wainoni<br />
Marae on Pages Road (out the front)<br />
Time: 2-3pm<br />
6) Richmond<br />
Stanmore Road, outside of the park<br />
and opposite New World<br />
Time: 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Please phone our office on<br />
03 384 9459 to book. See you there!<br />
Authorised by Jo Hayes, National MP,<br />
Unit 6/975 Ferry Road, Ferrymead
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