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Life and Times
Jul 20, 2018
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Drones
Jul 27, 2018
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Christchurch Resettlement Services
Aug 03, 2018
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From the pigs mouth - author and retired police detective tells all.
Aug 10, 2018
Al LesterAl Lester was born in Nelson, the second youngest of four children. As a young man, he played rugby, golf, softball and basketball, all at representative level. He even clocked up 125 skydives before moving on to his adult life. After eight years in banking, Al jumped ship and, in 1985, joined the New Zealand Police. At a solid 6'4", perhaps he was better suited to the latter role. He was drawn to the investigation side of policing and spent 28 years working in the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) as a detective and detective sergeant. Al handed in his handcuffs at age 55, while still in possession of his sense of humour and most of his marbles. Al is also the author of nine books of hunting yarns and is still an avid hunter with a love of the mountains and a liking for a cold beer. He lives in Christchurch. |
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Bird conservation - The Mōhua Trust
Aug 24, 2018
Why the trust was formed:
The aim is to get Mōhua and other native bird populations back to the numbers once found in New Zealand's native forest |
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Home and Family
Aug 31, 2018 7:30 AM
Eve Wingerath is the fundraising Manager at home and Family. Originally from the UK, she has a background in education, grants assessing and volunteer management. The Vision of Home & Family/Te Whare Maanaki Tangata is: All children will live in homes with whanau/family who cherish them, keep them safe and nurture potential The charity has been in Christchurch for over 120 years. Originally known as 'The Society for the Protection of Women and Children' it has consistenty adapted to meet the needs of the community, while working closelywith children and families affected by family violence and poverty. |
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Grant Tour 2018
Sep 07, 2018 7:30 AM
Our trip included visiting London, Bruges(Belgium), Miltenberg (Germany), Chur (Switzerland),the Bernina Express over the real Alps, Lake Como and Milan (Italy) and included war rooms, code breaking, wizards, medieval towns, ferry boats across lakes and walking around the roof of a very high cathedral roof while being unhappy with heights. Also included nearly being arrested for problems with a tram ticket, nearly missing a train due to getting off at the wrong station and keeping cool with most days sunny and over 30 degrees. And buying a Homburg hat as worn by W Churchill of course. |
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Free Speech
Sep 14, 2018 7:00 AM
Dr Duncan Webb MP for Christchurch Central
Dr Webb, a former Professor of Law, believes the law around hate speech and free speech is in need of review.
He contends that free speech in New Zealand is something of a myth and argues that restraints around what people can say are legion. He believes there needs to be clearer legislation, as well as understanding, around the difference between speech that encourages an exchange of ideas, vs speech that is solely intended to distress or offend. |
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Senior Transitions Charitable Trust
Sep 21, 2018 7:30 AM
The Senior Transition Charitbale trust exists to aid relief of poverty in the senior community. Our aim is to help those seniors who do not have the financial support to move from their current location into a care facitlity such as a rest home, hospital or respite care. Poverty in the senior community creates a huge buirden on the public health system. With no aid and few alternatives, responisbility falls on volunteers and social workers to provide assistance in the home. |
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UC Community Engagement hub and the visit from Florida students
Sep 28, 2018
Since its founding in 1873, the University of Canterbury has been a significant contributor to the cultural, economic, and intellectual life of Christchurch, New Zealand, and the world. This was especially evident following the devastating earthquakes of 2010 and 2011 when over 9,000 students provided vital assistance throughout the city in the form of the Student Volunteer Army. They exemplified our vision of tangata tu tangata ora, people prepared to make a difference. Following the earthquakes, UC staff and students collectively determined that the SVA ethos should become a formal part of the University’s future direction. This aligns with the need that essential services in New Zealand (firefighters, jurors, school boards of trustees, surf lifesavers, etc.) have for the next generation to be as generous with their time as previous ones. As a result, UC’s new Graduate Profile has four attributes that all students will have along with their degrees: bi-cultural competence, community engagement, global awareness, and innovation. Billy will be speaking to us about the visit this year of a number of students from Florida USA |
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Youth Life skills Platoon - Youth Development Unit
Oct 05, 2018
My name is Flight Lieutenant Jo Rose. I am the Platoon Commander for the Youth Life Skills platoon within the Youth Development Unit at Burnham Military Camp. I manage three main programmes in my role; the Blue Light Life Skills course, the Service Academy Programme and the Military Dependants Course. I will be speaking to you about the Blue Light Life Skills course and how it fits into the bigger picture of the programmes that we run at the Youth Development Unit.
I have attached a course photo of the most recent Blue Light course that was conducted at Burnham Military Camp. (I am the female in the front row in Air Force uniform) |
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Wednesday 17th October 5.30pm at The Officers Mess Wigram
Oct 19, 2018
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'The New Christchurch a Chamber Perspective'
Oct 26, 2018 7:00 AM
Leeann is the Chief Executive of the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber), the largest and most progressive membership business support agency in the South Island with approximately 2,900 members. Leeann is a strong voice for Canterbury business, and works with the Board of The Chamber to develop and deliver its strategic direction. |
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NEUROPLASTICITY: WHY IT’S A GAME-CHANGER
Nov 02, 2018 7:00 AM
Neuroplasticity - the ability of the brain to make new neural pathways given the right stimulus - isn’t new, our brains have always been plastic, it’s just taken us a while to realise it. And now that we’re up with play, every Tim, Dick and Harry is jumping on the proverbial bandwagon. So, what’s the big deal? In this entertaining presentation, Tim Webster unpacks some of the science behind neuroplasticity and explains the opportunities and challenges it presents.
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Fish and Game Restoration of Snake Creek
Nov 09, 2018
Emily Arthur – Moore from the Water & wildlife Habitat Trust & Fish & Game will be talking about the restoration they have been doing on Snake Creek, a tributary of the Selwyn/ Waikirikiri River. The restoration involves the installation of instream features to improve trout habitat. She will also be discussing the crowd funding campaign they currently have running for neighbouring Silverstream and opportunities for those who would like to get involved. |
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Nov 21, 2018 5:30 PM - 8:15 PM
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY is a foot-stomping celebration of Queen, their music and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and shattered convention to become one of the most beloved entertainers on the planet. The film traces the meteoric rise of the band through their iconic songs and revolutionary sound, their near-implosion as Mercury’s lifestyle spirals out of control, and their triumphant reunion on the eve of Live Aid, where Mercury, facing a life-threatening illness, leads the band in one of the greatest performances in the history of rock music. In the process, cementing the legacy of a band that were always more like a family, and who continue to inspire outsiders, dreamers and music lovers to this day. |
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Foundation-Dispelling the Myths
Nov 30, 2018 7:00 AM
As far as The Foundation is concerned, I have become more passionate about the work of the Foundation as I have learned more about the way it works. I believe that it is the engine room of Rotary, the place where all the good work is done. The way the Foundation works is not fully understood by most Rotarians and because of that they and their clubs do not give it the support I believe it deserves. |
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Dec 07, 2018 8:30 PM - Dec 24, 2018 10:30 PM
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Dec 08, 2018 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Buffet Menu $45.00 per person. GST Inclusive
Cold Selection.
Basket of freshly baked bread. Soup of the day Selection of deli meats served with traditional condiments. Fresh green salad with dressing on the side. Mediterranean pasta salad.
Hot Selection.
Minted potatoes. Roasted vegetables. Medley of seasonal vegetables.
Hot Dishes Please select two of the following options. For more than two selections an extra $3.00 per person per item will apply.
Roasted chicken with a light gravy. Marinated medallions of beef and mustard grain jus. Baked fish in a citrus butter served with Jasmine rice. (Gluten free) Glazed ham off the bone. Dessert Chocolate brownie with hot chocolate fudge sauce (Gluten free) Lemon & passionfruit silk cheesecake Fresh seasonal fruit platter. Freshly brewed tea and filter coffee. |
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An amazing personal story and how it created an opportunity to help others
Dec 14, 2018 6:16 AM
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