* 27 August, Wednesday - Christchurch City Council (CCC)'s Proposed
District Plan release notification, when submission phase opens for 30
working days. An accelerated process has been imposed by Government
through the Land Use Recovery Plan, to identify suburbs for intensified
housing and commerce. All decisions relating to the District Plan Review
must be released by March 2016. See
http://ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/policiesreportsstrategies/districtplanning/districtplanreview/
& http://ProposedDistrictPlan.ccc.govt.nz
* 27 August, Wednesday 1.30pm - CREST - Cashmere Residents' Emergency
Support Team - our local preparedness group meets, at Cashmere
Presbyterian Centre, 2 Macmillan Ave - last Wednesday of each month except
December. Local volunteer skills and resources inter-network. Writing the
draft Cashmere Community Emergency Response Plan. All input welcome. Ref.
http://www.cashmere.org.nz/news/Cashmere-Emergency-News-20Jun2013.html
* 29 August, Friday 5pm - deadline for applications to CCC's Neighbourhood
Week event fund, for 24 Oct to 2 Nov 2014, community BBQs and gatherings
underwritten -
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/cityleisure/eventsfestivals/communityevents/neighbourhoodweek/index.aspx
* 1 September, Monday 7pm - CRA committee meeting re Cashmere Valley
Mountain Bike Adventure Park (see 19 Sept) - if you'd like to attend
please reply / contact Chair.
* 2 September, Tuesday 7pm - Somerfield Residents Association's AGM and
Election Candidates' Evening, for Port Hills electorate, at St Marks Hall,
Cnr Barrington & Somerfield Streets. AGM first, light supper.
* 9 September, Tuesday 3.30-6.30pm - CCC draft District Plan changes &
submissions Drop-in Session, Beckenham Service Centre, 66 Colombo St -
http://ProposedDistrictPlan.ccc.govt.nz
* 9 September, Tuesday 7.30pm - Barrington Issues Group - at St Nicholas
Anglican Church Hall, Frankleigh St / Barrington St cnr: public passenger
transport interchange for the Mall, pedestrian safety, Draft District Plan
changes and submissions, urban and commercial development, rising flood
and contamination risks etc; contributing to Spreydon residents'
association. All welcome.
* 15 September, Monday 7.30pm - Bowenvale Neighbourhood Network first
meeting, CRA-backed, at Spreydon Heathcote Community Boardroom, Beckenham
Service Centre CCC, 66 Colombo St - Port Hills red zone clearances, draft
District Plan changes & submissions, Neighbourhood Support, meeting
schedule etc. Guests by invitation only.
* 17 September, Wednesday 5pm - deadline for Cashmere Newsletter October
copy. Enquiries to Leona on 337-2051.
* 17 September, Wednesday 7.30pm - Cashmere Residents' Association
committee meeting, all input welcome - contact CRA Chair.
* 19 September, Friday 5pm - deadline for submissions on Cashmere Valley
Mountain Bike Adventure Park,
http://www.selectevolution.com/christchurchadventurepark/ by
http://www.selectevolution.com/
* 21 October, Tuesday 7pm - CRA AGM, evening begins with drinks and
nibbles at Cashmere Presbyterian Centre, 2 Macmillan Ave; 7.30pm AGM, then
two speakers on post-earthquake themes from 8pm. 9.30pm close. Any more
volunteers for committee? All welcome.
* 2 November, Sunday 5-7pm - Cashmere Community BBQ Potluck Dinner; meats,
cooker, bread, condiments and beverages supplied; bring family, a salad or
dessert if you like; at Cashmere Presbyterian Centre, 2 Macmillan Ave -
CREST Neighbourhood Week event.
Notices
* Cashmere Presbyterian Church-Church House - At the present time we have
an Iranian family as tenants but they have to vacate on 29th August.. This
family have two daughters aged 11 and 6 who both attend Cashmere Primary
School. They really like the house but realise they have to find
alternative accommodation prior to the 29th August. They would like if
possible to be close to Cashmere School. If you happen to know of any
rented accommodation available or house sitting could you contact Richard
<email obscured> or 02102468662. I will then pass the information on
to them..
* Retaining Walls -
http://gcalawyers.co.nz/blog-2/owners-of-retaining-walls-class-action-meeting/
follow-up +
http://strongerchristchurch.govt.nz/resources/faq/category/retaining-walls
+
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/civildefence/chchearthquake/porthillsgeotech/retainingwalls.aspx
* Cashmere water quality issue? A resident has reported ongoing problems
with 'hotwater cylinder element corrosion causing it to burn out', Peter
Cocks brand, that their plumber ascribes to changed Cashmere water
quality, post earthquake repairs. If you are having a similar experience
or know more about it, please reply / contact CRA Chair.
* Neighbourly.co.nz is a new and secure social media forum from Auckland
that is proving popular with community organisers in post-quake
Christchurch. All manner of community news and development are accessible
there. Join the local fun on: https://www.neighbourly.co.nz
* Community project funding is available from
http://www.rotaryneighbourhood.org.nz
* Graffiti clean ups from http://www.tagstoppers.co.nz and join a
volunteer team here:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/homeliving/makeaqueryorreportaproblem/graffititagging/removalvolunteerprogramme.aspx
* A very big thank you to all Cashmere Residents and CREST community
partners: Cashmere Primary School, Cashmere Presbyterian Church,
Christchurch City Council CDEM, Canterbury Neighbourhood Support,
Kidsfirst Cashmere Kindergarten, Kaizuka Eatery and Garden Bar, Cup Cafe,
Elevate Bar and Function Centre, Emporers New Clothes Cafe, Cashmere Super
Dairy, Swanlake Lotus at Siam Healthcare Spa, Cracroft-Chase Vineyard,
Quick Stop Liquor, and to all our local volunteers and supporters - Thank
you very much!
* Past CRA email news is indexed near page-top here, FYI:
http://www.cashmere.org.nz
* CRA Subscriptions 2013/14 - Association membership and renewals, at the
household rate of $5 per year, can be made via our Kiwibank a/c
389005.0688810.02 - Adding a small donation is very much appreciated and
helps increase service. Please notify deposit by email, for confirmation
by our Treasurer, and a receipt will be issued if requested:
<email obscured>.
Enjoy the spring weather! Stay safe.
Kind regards
Rik Tindall
CRA Chair, 332-1069