tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61571691527490225602024-02-19T23:38:26.467+13:00St James Ave OaksWelcome to the St James Ave blog. Originally developed for the protection of our oak trees, this blog now has a wider community purpose. Alcohol, community safety and heritage issues are popular topics. MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-45987672266545615492013-07-21T12:15:00.000+12:002013-07-21T12:36:35.316+12:00Here we go again!You may have seen in The Press yesterday the article (click here) on the Cotton Club & Butchery, a proposed new club that rises from the ashes of Club 22. The item also features some appropriately choice comments from Margaret.
Like many of you, I find this Ground Hog Day experience very disappointing, and if it weren't so serious, I would be laughing at this turn of events. I am hoping thatMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-27613743944230781292013-06-17T09:04:00.000+12:002013-06-17T09:04:27.992+12:00Chronic blocked gutters?It is that time of year when the heavens open and we notice that our gutters are not draining as well as they might. The leaves are almost all fallen, but a few stragglers in the gutters require clearing out. However, some of the longer culverts have more significant obstructions deep inside -- the odd plastic bottle or branch that has become jammed -- obstructions that are resistant to the MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-70842690618228660322013-05-25T16:48:00.002+12:002013-06-07T14:47:53.525+12:00BollardsWith the CCC about to put in bollards for those of us that have requested them, I thought it would be useful to discuss the pros and cons of having bollards placed outside our residences. The first round of bollard installation will appear in July, but if you miss out this time and change your mind, you will still be able to request these in the future by calling the CCC at 941-8999.
The St MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-68755508935870587142013-05-25T16:16:00.003+12:002013-05-25T16:16:52.449+12:00Local licensed premises -- Community Board meeting deputationOn Wednesday last week Margaret and I attended the Shirley-Papanui Community Board meeting to present our case opposing any further bars or nightclubs opening in our immediate area. The Board was chaired by Chris Mene who many of you will remember from his support of us during the Club 22 hearing. Also present around the table were Anna Button, Pauline Cotter, Peter Croucher, Kathy Condon, and MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-38712699780172658112013-04-27T07:59:00.002+12:002013-04-27T07:59:43.235+12:00Infinity BarMany if you have been aware of the attempted resurrection of Club 22 as the Infinity Bar. This weekend I was going to post details of how we should mobilise the street to prevent this unwelcome phoenix from rising from the ashes, but Margaret's email campaign has done the trick and your many responses to the CCC have struck home.
Those of you on our email circulation list will already know that MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-11333011877562245992013-02-27T14:01:00.000+13:002013-02-27T14:01:21.454+13:00Thanks again!I have just delivered the last batch of submissions to CCC on their Local Alcohol Policy. That was my last "mail run" so if you still wish to make a submission send it in directly to Alan Bywater, Strategic Policy Unit, CCC, POBox 73012, ChCh 8154. Many thanks for all your responses.MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-66664781103262947492013-02-07T16:49:00.000+13:002013-02-07T16:49:14.309+13:00Thanks for your submissionsThankyou all of you (and your housemates) that signed the form I distributed around St James Ave last week. They have been handed on to Alan Bywater at the Council. A few are still a few coming in, so I shall be delivering those too every couple of days. So if you think you are too late, you are not. Just drop the signed form in my mailbox and it will get to the CCC.
This has been a useful MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-37833935999722030552013-01-13T15:45:00.000+13:002013-01-27T14:29:59.442+13:00Community consultation soon over Local Alcohol Policy<!--[if !mso]>
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With Parliament passing the Alcohol Reform Bill MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-35985654306713924892012-08-11T20:28:00.001+12:002012-08-11T20:28:23.070+12:00Alcohol Ban Permanent!Great news. The CCC have made the alcohol ban permanent in Papanui and also Merivale. These permanent alcohol bans will apply seven nights a week from 6pm to 6am and will come into effect on 9 September 2012. For more details see:
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/thecouncil/newsmedia/mediareleases/2012/201207263.aspxMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-32354946321050014632012-08-05T09:48:00.000+12:002012-08-05T09:48:29.441+12:00
From: Matthew Walters
Sent: Friday, 3 August 2012 9:41 AM Subject: Information for TC3 Meetings.
Hi everyone
CERA
is coordinating a series of community meetings for green zone property
owners. These are an opportunity to hear from and talk with
representatives from CERA, Building and Housing, insurers, Council and
EQC on the latest information, including MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-61775937572123061362012-07-28T20:06:00.000+12:002012-07-28T20:06:28.548+12:00Halleluliah!Here are the summary paragraphs of the LLA decision on 25 July 2012:
Authority's Decision and Reasons
[28] This application relates to problem premises. Their nature and their proximity to a residential neighbourhood pose real difficulties for any applicant attempting to establish its suitability for an on-licence. The Authority appreciates that it cannot consider matters more properly the MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-65536104528969902832012-07-14T13:18:00.001+12:002012-07-14T14:39:45.840+12:00Our Day In CourtThankyou all who turned up to yesterday's District Licensing Authority court hearing. This was supposed to be a 10 till noon affair but, because of the large number of objections, it became an all day marathon, which forced postponement of the afternoon hearing that was scheduled to follow ours. Even with the extra afternoon session, in the interests of time those of us that were expecting to MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-380948974275804572012-05-12T12:57:00.000+12:002012-05-12T13:18:43.020+12:00
Consultation time again!
For those of you that missed the mailer that went out to our mailboxes from the CCC, it is reproduced below. This is different from our submissions to the Liquor Licensing Agency about Club 22.
You will recall that the temporary ban was extended in February (see earlier blog post). Now this is our chance to make this MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-46793077544549292882012-05-12T12:04:00.000+12:002012-05-12T13:04:36.832+12:00
A New Threat To Our Precious Oaks
After all that we have been through this past 18 months,
the last thing we want to think about is the plight of our oaks. But think
about it we must.
Some of you have expressed concern about possible root
damage causing premature end of Summer leaf loss, and there is some evidence of
negative long term effects MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-48680985043307055042012-04-28T15:04:00.000+12:002012-05-12T13:29:00.529+12:00Club 22 DevelopmentsThings are getting busy in the avenue with the recent on-licence application by Papanui Car Park Ltd to reopen Club22 with opening hours extended to 3am. Residents are all too aware of the problems associated with this club, the poor noise control, and the young people drinking in their cars before going to the club cars then spilling out of the club into the neighbourhood late at night, MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-47113021372801699222012-03-17T10:51:00.000+13:002012-03-17T10:51:07.685+13:00Upcoming Botanic Gardens EventsOn matters arboreal you may be interested in the following events. You might also like to read the interesting newsletter of the Friends of the Christchurch Botanic Gardens at http://resources.ccc.govt.nz/files/newsletter87-friendsofthebotanicgardens.pdf and who are organising the Leafy Legends Trail.
Vegetable gardening workshop Saturday 31 March 1.00–4.00pm
Rhys Taylor, sustainability MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-80164206958697802412012-02-25T17:47:00.002+13:002012-02-25T17:58:29.355+13:00Liquor ban extended!Well done Margaret and all those who assisted her with the submission to extend the liquor ban. The Council has decided to extend this for another 6 months (see CCC News) until a possible permanent ban has been formally investigated. This now remains in place until 9 August 2012.I do feel this has been a useful measure, with less shenanigan behaviour on the street. However, I expect that pressureMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-65040688221070330152011-12-22T17:57:00.001+13:002011-12-22T17:59:54.504+13:00Christchurch Earthquake Awards - NominationsFrom: "Munro, Sharon" <Sharon.Munro@ccc.govt.nz>
Monday, 12 December 2011 11:14 AM
Subject: Christchurch Earthquake Awards - Nominations Close 23 December 2011
Christchurch Earthquake Awards
(Please note: The Christchurch Civic Awards 2011 have been replaced by the Christchurch Earthquake Awards)
Who is your Earthquake Hero?
Christchurch City Council would like to honour our MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-47693532592160032162011-12-04T15:00:00.001+13:002011-12-04T15:01:40.085+13:00Upkeep of Roses in St James Park Memorial gardenFrom: Graeme Hancox
Sent: Wednesday, 16 November 2011 8:17 a.m.
To: 'info@ccc.govt.nz'
Subject: re St James Memorial Park,Papanui
Attention: Parks & Reserves
Good Morning Parks & Reserves,
Could you please re-instate the climbing roses that have not been replanted and grown against the arbor columns in the Memorial area of the park. Six columns in all are each currently in need of a MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-37901297838111409652011-11-26T14:03:00.004+13:002011-12-04T14:52:49.065+13:00Club 22You should all have received leaflets in your mailbox that we distributed last week regarding Club 22 and the noise nuisance and other issues arising from intoxicated clubbers parking in St James Ave. There have already been several very useful responses, but if you have not already done so, please put something down in writing and email it to Margaret (margaret.dave@xtra.co.nz) or put it in herMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-67390231588363773812011-09-18T10:32:00.000+12:002011-09-18T10:32:31.308+12:00Dumping on our doorstep?Those of you that read The Press have probably seen articles on proposed dumping of earthquake waste in Papanui. Here are links to the articles:
15 Sept Shock at proposed quake waste dump
16 Sept Quake waste recycling gets rethink
Margaret has expressed her concern to Ngaire Button (Deputy Mayor) and has sent the following email to Peter Croucher (Papanui Community Board Advisor):
To: "MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-54696654656476078802011-04-16T10:22:00.001+12:002011-04-16T10:23:55.901+12:00EQC online and SPAMI have been noticing a number of emails arriving in my mailbox purporting to be from the EQC, but when you hover your mouse over the blue underlined links, the link address as displayed in the status bar is bogus. e.g. www.platformdirect.com.au. At the top of the email it says "To make sure your New Zealand Earthquake Commission emails are delivered direct to your inbox, follow these simple stepsMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-75600535318454056022011-04-07T21:57:00.003+12:002011-04-07T22:17:46.704+12:00Helpful advice from the streetAnd those thoughts from Margaret have been echoed by the news media and by our neighbours. Here are some further useful tips from Michael Hilliard:
Having lived through similar circumstances, the policy for toilet use needs to be:
"If it's brown, flush it down. If it's yellow, let it mellow."Also, wherever possible waste water, such as from cooking etc, should be allowed to cool then poured into MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-82231664967697267922011-04-05T16:08:00.003+12:002011-04-05T16:12:03.815+12:00Time for an updateMost of us have been talking to each other and helping each other out there in the street, which is really great. As you can tell by the infrequent posts, I have been a little distracted by the 22/2 earthquake and its aftermath, and possibly even a bit lazy! However, this blog may reach some in the street who may be otherwise feel they are in the dark about what is happening so I will try to keepMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6157169152749022560.post-82031839072710268052010-10-07T22:18:00.006+13:002010-10-09T18:18:57.480+13:00On hold...From: "Wormald, Jack"
To: Margaret Noble
Cc: "Smith, Tara"
Sent: Mon, 4 October, 2010 3:13:47 PM
Subject: Post Earthquake Project Prioritisation
Hi Margaret,
I hope you and your family are well after the recent events.
Im sure you have read about the recent Council meetings and the decisions being made on how to finance the recovery of Christchurch.
Unfortunately the St James Ave project MikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08195926786335384889noreply@blogger.com0