18 September 2006
Two weeks left to apply for neighbourhood funding
Only two weeks remain for Christchurch communities to apply for Neighbourhood Week funding to host an event that
encourages local residents to get to know the people who live close to them.
To help support community-spirited events, the Christchurch City Council’s six city community boards are providing those
who want to run community events and activities to bring their neighbourhoods together with a small subsidy.
The subsidy is available for groups who apply for funding before 29 September.
Neighbourhood Week, from 28 October to 5 November, is about saying hello to your neighbours, chatting to them over the
fence, inviting them in for a cuppa or hosting a local gathering. It is time to reclaim your neighbourhood and make a
difference.
“Neighbourhood Week provides Christchurch residents with the opportunity to begin building stronger communities to help
address issues of loneliness, fear of crime, a lack of security and isolation,” said Shirley-Papanui Community Board
chair Yvonne Palmer.
“Good neighbourhood support is recognised as helping to create communities where people feel safe and love to live, work
and play.”
Past events organised by the community have included barbecues, morning teas, street parties, shared dinners, working
bees, colouring competitions, family fun days, neighbourhood planting days, open days at community centres and community
gardens and community walks. If it brings your neighbourhood together, then your local Community Board would like to
hear from you.
Neighbourhood Week is a Christchurch initiative that was first held in 1998. It is now promoted throughout Canterbury by
Neighbourhood Support.
To apply for funding for your neighbourhood event, pick up an application form from the Christchurch City Council Civic
Offices in Tuam Street, from one of the City’s Service Centres, at your local library or download the form at
www.ccc.govt.nz/programmes/neighbourhoodweek
If you require any more information about Neighbourhood Week call 941 8999 and ask for your local Community Board
contact or visit the website.
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