St Albans News

09/11/2025

Do you enjoy the beach over summer ... help make it even better

09/11/2025

Let’s fill the pool 🏊🏻‍♂️🏊🏊‍♀️

https://www.edgewarepool.co.nz/donate/

02/11/2025

November 2025 edition of St Albans News - https://mailchi.mp/stalbans/march-2024-edition-st-albans-news-18237875

23/10/2025

22/10/2025

** Please see below from the CCC about the high wind event expected tomorrow **

22/10/2025

A notice from Canterbury Fire and Emergency

⚠️A total ban on open fires and fireworks comes into force across the whole of Canterbury at noon today because of the gales, high temperatures and low humidity that are forecast for the next few days. This means no new fires at all, for any reason, and no fireworks. ⚠️
• We are asking every landowner, agricultural contractor, forestry manager and lifestyle block owner to help us avoid any more fires starting, or reigniting from previous burns.
• Anyone who has had an outdoor fire since the beginning of September is asked to go and check today that it is completely out. If you see any sign of heat or smoke, please act immediately to fully wet down the site. If this is not possible, call 111 so that firefighters can assist.

Yesterday’s fires showed the devastating effects that wildfires have on communities, putting lives at risk and causing significant damage. We are asking everyone to do their bit to make sure this doesn't happen anywhere else.

12/10/2025

Discover your creative spark this October with a range of fun beginner-friendly courses!

Learn the art of crochet with Kazuko Iwai and get hooked on this versatile craft (4 weeks starting on Monday 13th October for $40).
Try your hand at needle felting with Nina Cook and create unique tactile projects (8 weeks starting on Tuesday 14th October for $103).
Nina Cook also leads Drawing and Portraiture - guiding you to see and sketch like an artist (8 weeks starting on Saturday 11th October for $96).
Join Ruth Targus’ Sewing Basics to stitch garments with confidence (3 sessions starting on Saturday 1st November for $59).
All classes are held at Canterbury WEA (59 Gloucester Street, Central City).

Find out about other courses or sessions coming up at the Canterbury WEA. https://www.cwea.org.nz/upcoming-events/
Discounts are always available to those with a Community Services (CSC) or Hāpai Card.

  Upcoming courses listed in the order of the date of the first or only session.

12/10/2025

Join this 6-week rongoā hikoi wānanga series starting in October! Each Sunday afternoon event will involve:

a guided hīkoi and native plant identification;
mātauranga Māori (rongoā, atua, pūrākau); and
group reflection and whakawhanaungatanga.
Dates and Locations:

Sunday 26th October 2025: Kaputahi Confluence Conservation Park Rongoā Gardens (easy);
Sunday 2nd November 2025: Barnett Park (easy to hard);
Sunday 9th November 2025: Travis Wetland (easy)
Sunday 16th November 2025: Mt Vernon Farm Park (easy);
Sunday 23rd November 2025: Taylors Mistake (easy to medium); and
Sunday 30th November 2025: Orongomai Trail (hard).
Time: 2 to 4pm.
Cost: From $15 plus GST and booking per person per walk. Kids are attend for FREE. Discounts available. You can book for the whole series or any number of events.

Find out more about Haere ki te Taiao, Haere ki te Atua, including how to register here.

Explore rongoā, native plants & movement in nature. Join our 6-week Sunday hikoi series across Ōtautahi. Walk, learn, and reconnect with te taiao.

12/10/2025

We're a friendly tennis club located on the heart of Christchurch. Our modern courts and accompanying facilities create a welcoming environment for new or returning players.