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Hi Can anyone give me the name of 1 or more small commercial fishermen in Greymouth, Westport, Golden bay, Nelson and Picton
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A message from Christchurch Police
Christchurch Police are urging the community to ensure children are properly restrained following a concerning vehicle stop in Harewood. About 11:30am yesterday, Thursday 4 July, Police stopped a vehicle travelling almost 20kmh above the speed limit on Harewood Road.
When Police came to the window, four children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years were seen in the back and front passenger seats with their car seats incorrectly fitted.
The driver was issued a formal warning and an infringement notice. Police are working with the driver around the correct way to secure seats, secure the children, and making sure they have the right seat for their size.
Inspector Ash Tabb says, ensuring car seats are properly attached and kids are properly restrained is essential in reducing the risk of serious injuries or worse if a crash occurs.
“I am glad this didn’t result in more serious consequences; not only were the kids not properly restrained, but the vehicle was also travelling almost 20 kmh above the speed limit, two of four known crash and serious crash contributors, labelled RIDS (Restraints, Impairment, Distraction, and Speed).
"We understand parents, and caregivers may not know what the right seat is, or how to attach it correctly for your child. There are several services available to assist people with this, including child restraint technicians who can provide advice on what restraint may be needed. They can also help you fit them to your vehicle,” Inspector Tabb says.
Check out Whānau Āwhina Plunket website here.
Or the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi website here.
Isolated farmers hopeful of finally getting new bridge
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Clarence Valley farmers are hopeful they may finally get their bridge back, eight years after it was destroyed in an earthquake.
Steve and Shirley Millard have been waiting since the 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2016 for the Glen Alton bridge to be restored over the Waiau Toa Clarence River, north of Kaikōura.
The couple has welcomed news that the Kaikōura District Council has asked its preferred contractor to investigate whether the bridge can be restored at the original site.
‘‘If they put it in the right place it has got a better chance of staying there,’’ Millard said.
The original location had rocks to protect the bridge, he said.
‘‘It would be nice to think they could get it done this summer so people can get on with their lives.’’
The Kaikōura District Council has applied to Environment Canterbury for a resource consent to build a $13.5 million bridge, 500m upstream from the previous bridge.
But the proposed site faces opposition from Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura due to cultural reasons.
The Millards were among several properties in the Clarence Valley, including forestry blocks, some large hill country properties and Department of Conservation land.
For now the only access in and out is via Waipapa Rd, Wharekiri Stream and a paper road through several properties.
But the Wharekiri Stream was prone to flooding in heavy rain events and could be impassable for up to two weeks.
Access is by four-wheel-drive only.
Millard said the couple had to postpone three trips to Australia over the last 7.5 years because they couldn’t get out.
‘‘And a few times we have been cut off from home.’’
Millard, who owns a digger and a bulldozer, has the job of maintaining the ford and the road, which is subject to several landslips.
Council chief executive Will Doughty said the Rūnanga has indicated it would support building the new bridge at the original site.
‘‘It is a logical site for a bridge, though not ideal for access.
‘‘One of the challenges is the access to the old site and getting through private property and we need to consider whether it is feasible and what the costs are.’’
Doughty said the council expected to receive a 50% design by the end of the month, which will give an indication of whether it is feasible to build the new bridge at the original site.
The project has been approved for a 95% subsidy from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, as part of its earthquake repairs.
But the funding has a sunset clause and needs to be completed by the end of next year.
Comment has been sought from Te Rūnanga o Kaikōura.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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