Rangiora Health Hub confusion addressed
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
The proposed Rangiora Health Hub is back on track to offer after hours health care.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon and council staff met with representatives from South Link Health, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury (the former Canterbury District Health Board) and the Rangiora Medical Centre earlier this week to address confusion around the consent process.
‘‘We have had great discussions and we are all happy that the project is moving forward,’’ Gordon said.
‘‘I appreciate all the work Murray Tilyard from South Link Health and Tracey Maisey from Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury have done to prioritise after hours health care in our district and I look forward to continuing to work with them.
‘‘We are all excited to see a new timeframe for this project emerge in the coming weeks.”
The meeting was called following comments at a recent Rangiora-Ashley Community Board meeting suggesting the council was placing an ‘‘operation restriction’’ in the resource consent for the medical centre to close at 10pm.
Gordon said the council was ready to issue the resource consent for the medical centre to operate between 8am and 10pm, in line with the application from South Link Health.
Some flexibility has been written into the consent to allow medical staff to continue attending to patients after the doors close at 10pm.
The operation of the medical centre has been subcontracted to the Rangiora Medical Centre.
Gordon said all the parties recognised the importance of after hours care to the community.
‘‘I know that many would like to see this go even further and provide a 24 hour medical service.
‘‘It will require more consultation and work, but ultimately that is our goal.’’
It is hoped that construction work will begin on the site next year, with the opening now likely to be in 2024.
Outside of the 8am to 10pm operating hours, St John will continue to provide emergency medical care.
People can also phone Healthline on 0800 611 116 for free health advice 24/7.
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Musicians Wanted
‘Rangiora Bells’ is seeking musicians to join the handbell choir. We are a friendly group of handbell ringers who enjoy making music and entertaining at community groups.
If you would like to come and have a go at ringing handbells, please come along to one of our practice sessions. No commitment necessary if you decide that this is not for you.
An ability to read basic music notation preferred.
Practice days – Thursdays 1pm – 2.30pm
(beginning 19th February 2026)
In the lounge at Trinity Methodist Church
176 King Street
Rangiora
Clare Dolheguy
Phone 027 583 7504
claredoll6@gmail.com
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