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8 Tuesday March 24 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz NOR’WEST NEWS Your Local Views Citizen’s Advice Bureau: How we can support you AN INCREASE in the number Citizen’s Advice Bureau manager Mollie Howarth writes about how the CAB can support you through the toughest of times UNLESS YOU have been living under a rock for the past week, you can’t escape the constant, often at times frantic reoccurring messages in the media regarding Covid-19, also known as the coronavirus. In Canterbury, it is fair to say that we have already been through several traumatic and stressful events such as the Canterbury earthquakes in 2011 and the March 15, 2019, mosque attacks. For many community-based organisations or small businesses, if you are the person responsible for leading your organisation it can feel like another “layer cake of stress” that is being added to your already busy workload. Many of your workers or volunteers may be feeling quite anxious and uncertain about the future. One of the key metaphors I often use when explaining selfcare and boundaries to volunteers is that of a lifeguard. If you were on a beach looking out into the sea and you notice someone putting up their hand for help, you swim out to them and you let them grab on to you. Then who goes down? The short answer is you both do. However, if you swim out to the person, give them the “floating device” so they are supported until they can start swimming by themselves then you both make it back to shore. If we don’t practise self-care during times of high stress then we won’t have anything left to support other more vulnerable members of our community. Anyone feeling stressed, anxious or depressed as a result of Covid-19 can call or text 1737 and access a trained professional. One of the things I enjoy about the work that I do, is that at Citizens Advice Bureau, our volunteers often encounter people in difficult situations. Most of the time they are able to provide the person with personalised information so they can look at the options and choices available to them. This usually helps the person to feel like they have some measure of control over their situation. Below is a link to our public webpage which lists the support services available to workers and businesses affected by Covid-19: www.cab.org.nz/article/ KB00039570. If you are feeling anxious about going out in public but have some concerns that you want to discuss you can access our service free from a pre-paid cellphone or landline on 0800 367 222, email us or use our online chat. The details are on our website www.cab.org.nz Cycle lanes mooted for Waimairi Rd of cyclists using Waimairi Rd has led to a proposal to install cycle lanes on the busy road. Nearly 300 cyclists travel along the road daily, therefore the city council is seeking community feedback on the proposal. The city council transport planning and delivery manager Lynette Ellis said the number of cyclists using the road has increased with the popularity of the uni-cycle route. “Along with the success of the major cycle route, there has been a lot more pressure on the Waimairi Rd area, with a number of accidents involving cyclists,” said Ms Ellis. “In order to ensure a safer environment for cyclists and motorists alike, cycle lanes are being considered to ease transport pressure.” The numbers of cyclists using the uni-cycle route which crosses Waimairi Rd at Dovedale Ave has climbed by up to 20 per cent annually. Under the proposal, on-street parking will be removed between Peer St and Dovedale Ave along with sections on the west side. CYCLE LANES: A large increase in cyclists using Waimairi Rd has prompted a proposal to install cycle lanes on the busy road. PHOTO: NEWSLINE Two-hour parking restrictions on weekdays are also proposed for the east side of Waimairi Rd from 8am to 6pm during the months of March to November. Said Ms Ellis: “Any changes will be incorporated into planned work to resurface Waimairi Rd over the 2020-2021 summer period.” •To share your views or suggestions on both the cycle lanes and the parking restrictions, visit https:// ccc.govt.nz/the-council/ consultations-and-submissions/haveyoursay/ show/302 by April 7. FREE PUBLIC TALK DOWNSIZING, MOVING HOME, THINKING OF THE FUTURE AND WHAT yOUR NExT STEPS WILL BE Come along to a free information session with Senior Move Managers where you will learn the best tips and tricks for when it comes to downsizing, moving home and making your future plans. Topics covered: Planning Packing Decluttering Moving home WHEN: Wednesday 1st April 9:30am WHERE: Fendalton Library Morning tea with light refreshments provided Moving home can be a difficult process to navigate, but the experts at Senior Move Managers can help you right from the planning stages through to the set up of your new residence. Whether you’re moving into a retirement village or simply downsizing, this information session will be packed with info and tips and tricks on how to make the process more manageable and stress-free. 0800 667 558 info@seniormovemanagers.co.nz
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