Neighbourhood Support Christchurch Area

from Canterbury Eye On Communities - 2023

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A change of name and a change of game? - Christchurch Area

Kia ora koutou

A period of change… at the recent annual general meeting, it was resolved that we will change our name to more accurately reflect the area and communities that we serve.

The new name is Neighbourhood Support Christchurch Area Incorporated.

This name was chosen from a list of four or five suggested names. As most of you will be aware, we cover the same area as the Christchurch City Council (Ōtautahi Christchurch and Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū Banks Peninsula).

We are commencing a revision of our constitution to bring it in line with new legislation and to provide an updated direction for our board.

This magazine will have a change of format/ layout over the next year or two, as we make it more readily available to those who want an electronic copy – through the QR code or link. It will also more clearly reflect the different areas of Canterbury. There will still be the opportunity to get hard copies of the book. If books are posted to you, please pass them on to other members of your group once you have read them.

Now for a big surprise! After a terrible time with both our work vehicles breaking down, we have the excitement of receiving two brand new vehicles sponsored by Cockram Kia. This is fantastic for us as we venture into the summer months and attend various events all over the city and Banks Peninsula.

We are extremely thankful to Cockram Kia for their confidence in us and the Neighbourhood Support concept. We know this will be a very successful partnership. Look out for us driving about, you’ll spot our well-designed decals!

As always there are many organisations and people to thank for their support to Neighbourhood Support.

A big thank you to my work colleague, Elissa, who not only embraces her role with young people and the schools she works with.

She has also shared her knowledge and expertise in governance matters, playing a major role in the review of the constitution and our internal operating procedures.

As always, a book like this cannot be produced without the generosity of those people and businesses that advertise in it. Where possible please support them.

We are also very grateful to people who have taken time to write articles for this book.

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Here are the links to video clips relating to the Avonhead/Russley Safety Initiative, a joint project initiated by the Community Board involving Police, FENZ, Neighbourhood Support and Community Patrols.

The recent expo and interaction with the community has given us many ideas to continue working together in this and other communities. Summer is coming and for most of us some holidays too. Take a moment to chat to an old neighbour or welcome a new one.

Many of you will have planned ‘Summer with your Neighbours’ events and we hope they go well.

We always like to hear about them and see photos.

Avonhead Safety Project Video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ0_TSqgoy8

Avonhead Russley Community Safety Expo

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULbVqbaZpk0 Noho ora mai,

Murray

NSCA Manager