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2 Thursday June 17 2021 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz SOUTHERN VIEW GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Bea Gooding Ph: 021 911 576 bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Mark Sinclair Ph: 364 7461 mark.sinclair@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 21,586 homes within The Star each week. Spreydon • Hoon Hay • Hillmorton • Cracroft Cashmere • St Martins • Somerfield Sydenham • Addington • Waltham • Opawa Beckenham • Huntsbury • Woolston what’s on this week JP Clinics Thursday, 10.30am-1.30pm, at Spreydon, Tuesday, 10am-1pm, at Halswell, Linwood and South Halswell, Linwood, South and Spreydon libraries A justice of the peace will be available to members of the community to witness signatures and documents, certify document copies, hear oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations as well as sign citizenship, sponsorship or rates rebates applications. This service is free. Mah-Jong Thursday, 1-3.30pm 60 Vincent Pl, Opawa If you are interested in playing Mah-Jong, go along whether you are a beginner or an advanced player. Phone Noel at 322 8636 for more information. Technology Help Drop-In Sessions Thursday, 2-3pm at South, Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am, at Spreydon, 2-3pm, at Halswell Halswell, South and Spreydon libraries Need help using your computer, smartphone, or tablet? Take your device to the drop-in sessions for help with general computer and internet queries. Free, no bookings required. Rotary Market Sunday, 8.30am-12.30pm Bug Motels - After School Activity Zone, Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm, Linwood Library. Provide some shelter for the critters in your backyard. Go along and create a Bug Motel to put in the garden at home to help celebrate wildlife in Christcurch. Free, all materials provided. Woolston Club, 43 Hargood St A variety of stalls will be available, including fresh produce, jams and preserves, and recycled clothing, books and tools. Every Sunday, with all proceeds supporting the local community. For site inquiries, phone Vance at 022 382 0086. Creative Writing on Sundays Sunday, 1.30-3.30pm Linwood Library Writing group leader Jennifer will work with group members to craft, create and develop their own stories. Take some pens or pencils, paper, or a laptop. This class is free. The Southern Jazzmen Sunday, 3-6pm Oak n Ferry, 608 Ferry Rd The Southern Jazzmen are performing this Sunday at the Oak n Ferry restaurant. All welcome. Phone Jeff Bradley on 0274411991 for more information. Scrabble Monday, 2-4pm Old Stone House, Shalamar Drive, Cracroft Go along for a game with a friendly and social group. If you do not know how to play, they will teach you. $2. Phone Anne at 338 7366 for inquiries. Risingholme Singers Choir Monday, 7.30-9.30pm Risingholme Theatre, 99 Hawford Rd, Opawa If you love singing, go along and join the friendly choir. They sing a variety of music from movies, TV shows, hit records and more. Reading music is an advantage but not essential. All welcome, especially tenors and basses. Phone Jill at 388 3235 for more information. Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion Tuesday and Friday, 7-8.30pm St Anne’s School hall, 739 Ferry Rd Tai Chi is a low impact mind and body exercise known for its many physical and mental health benefits. First class is free. Phone Frances on 027 698 0057 for more information. Not-for-profit organisations can send their What’s On listings to southern@starmedia.kiwi Most elder abuse is hidden in plain sight Abusers are often someone close – A family member, a caregiver, someone trusted. If you’re concerned about how someone is being treated, it’s OK to help. CALL OUR FREE HELPLINE
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday June 17 2021 3 Issues highlighted in survey • By Matt Slaughter RESIDENTS ARE largely unsatisfied with the condition of roads and footpaths in Christchurch. The city council’s recent Christchurch Residents’ Survey revealed only 29 per cent of those who gave feedback are satisfied with the condition of roads and 36 Bronwyn Hayward per cent with footpaths. It comes as the city council’s Long Term Plan, which outlines its 10-year budget, and has been undergoing consultation since March, will be finalised this month. It includes a proposed budget of $18.3 million a year, for the first three years of the plan, for road resurfacing. Meanwhile, the results of the survey show 24 per cent of respondents who have been involved in governance processes are satisfied with their influence on city council decisions and only 36 per cent understand how its decisions are made. It comes as 2381 Christchurch residents gave feedback on the city council’s draft Long PARENTS Do you have a son or daughter interested in horse riding? ✭ Courses every weekend. ✭ 2, 5 & 7 day School Holiday courses. ✭ Private lessons available Monday to Friday ✭ One day / one night $90 child ✭ Opportunity to compete on our horses. ✭ ½ day lessons and treks available. •HAVE YOUR SAY: What are your thoughts on footpaths and other issues? Email matt.slaughter@starmedia.kiwi Term Plan. The city council says it is working on ways to improve engagement. The Star spoke to residents in April after written consultation for the Long Term Plan had closed. All either did not know what the Long Term Plan is, or chose not to give feedback on it. Canterbury University professor Bronwyn Hayward believes the number of people who gave feedback on the draft Long Term Plan is promising. However, she said the reason more people did not give feedback, could be because they have a lack satisfaction with their influence on city council decisions. “It is costly in terms of time and resources to actually read a plan and spend time writing formal submissions. “Many people that give submissions are not expecting to have their submissions agreed with, but we do know that people have confidence in a process when they feel that they were listened to respectfully and given enough time to be heard.” Said city councillor Yani Johanson: “I think at a governance level, we do need to consider how we make it easier for people to understand what council’s doing and to be involved in what council’s doing. “Certainly, making it easier for people to understand information is critical. The second thing is having greater transparency and openness around our briefings.” Said city council head of community support, governance and partnerships John Filsell: “We are always looking at ways we can improve our engagement. “We are continuing to engage and educate on decisions and we actively encourage as many people as possible to submit, contribute and get involved via a variety of channels – online, hard copy and face to face. “These questions [in the survey] seek to establish if citizens have had that opportunity to contribute/influence/have their say on council decisions – rather than whether they were able to influence council’s decision to the individually preferred outcome.” In contrast to the city council services residents are most concerned with, there are many they are happy with. Of those surveyed, 100 per cent are satisfied with education programmes in Christchurch, 98 per cent are happy with the Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale, 95 per cent with libraries, 97 per cent with walk-in customer service and 92 per cent with customer service over the phone. Overall satisfaction with city council services is sitting at 49 per cent – a slight decrease from 50 per cent last year. with Tracey McLellan, MP for Banks Peninsula Somerfield Community Centre, 47 Studholme St 10–11am Saturday 19 June 642 Ferry Road, PO BOX 19 661, Woolston, Christchurch 03 376 4512 Tracey.McLellanMP@parliament.govt.nz Christchurch Residents’ Survey satisfaction percentages Reliability of water supply – 75 per cent Inner city parks – 82 per cent Kerbside bins collection – 80 per cent Education programmes – 100 per cent Libraries – 95 per cent Botanic Gardens and Mona Vale – 98 per cent External communication – 82 per cent Customer service – walkins 97 per cent/email – 71 per cent/phone – 92 per cent Condition of footpaths – 36 per cent Walking friendly city – 74 per cent Condition of roads – 29 per cent Community parks – 63 per cent Influence on city council decisions – 24 per cent Understanding of city council decisions – 36 per cent Public influence on decisions – small influence – 46 per cent/large or some influence – 30 per cent Heritage buildings – 48 per cent Stormwater drainage – 45 per cent Water supply – responsiveness – 52 per cent/quality 45 per cent Somerfield Community Drop-in Session 2264064 711 Island Rd View Hill, OXFORD 7495 03 312-4309 www.kowhai.co.nz Authorised by Tracey McLellan MP, 642 Ferry Road, Woolston happy biSCuits at i Spy Good honest homestyle baking Rustic baguettes and hearty soup buns to go with your winter warmers Small batch made from scratch, Coffee to go! I Spy Food 78 Barrington Street, somerfield | Phone: 03 337 0422 Open 7 Days | Phone 337 8214 Shop 2, 73 Centaurus Road, Huntsbury, Christchurch
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