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Environment Canterbury's Portable Office
Schedule for the Environment Canterbury Portable Office which travels around the region visiting each local council 3 times a year and being available for local consultation and information.

SuperShed and RetroShed
Shop selling recycled items - household goods, clothing and accessories and hardware. Associated RetroShed sells curios, collectibles and antiques from the 70s, 60s, 50s and earlier.

On Your Bike
Mountain biking in Christchurch and beyond. Site designed to be a reference for Mountain Bikers who need track information with clear, simple maps, photographs and descriptions.

The new Parklands library is opening on Saturday August 6.

Find out more about the new library and the area of Parklands. 


News & Events

VOLUNTEERING

The TVNZ / NetGuide Schools Web Challenge
Entries now open. The Challenge is a fun way for students to learn topics from their curriculum whilst encouraging the use of the Internet as a learning and teaching tool.

Get your vocal chords in training for
Christmas in the Park auditions
The event is scheduled for  Saturday 26th November. Auditions for the Christchurch show will be on Saturday 6 August from 10am – 7pm and Sunday 7 August: 10am – 3pm.

Christchurch City Council needs volunteers for its July holiday programmes, which offer a range of activities for children aged 5 to 12 during the school holidays. If you're over 16 and have experience or skills in sports, arts or crafts, of coaching children, running playschemes or childcare, you could be just what the Council is looking for. It's a great opportunity to gain new skills, and you won't be out of pocket, as you'll receive a generous daily allowance to cover your expenses.

Check out our links to find more  Volunteering opportunities. 

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localeye Community View June 2005