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Ashley Community Church AGM 7.30 pm, Wed 12 October, Ashley-Rakahuri School hall, 4 Boundary Rd. Ashley. We would welcome new members particularly people with experience or an interest in heritage building management and fund-raising.
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
A new policy to protect farmland could put the brakes on new urban developments in North Canterbury.
The new National Policy Statement on highly productive land, announced by the Government on Sunday, September 18, with immediate effect, requires … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
A new policy to protect farmland could put the brakes on new urban developments in North Canterbury.
The new National Policy Statement on highly productive land, announced by the Government on Sunday, September 18, with immediate effect, requires developers to demonstrate land they wish to develop does not contain ‘‘highly productive soil’’.
Councils have three years to develop soil maps for their districts.
Hurunui District Council chief executive Hamish Dobbie said the intention of the new NPS was good, ‘‘but the execution will be a little more problematic’’.
‘‘It’s a good thing that this is in place because it means this land can continue to produce food instead of houses.
‘‘We have to take account of the NPS now, but the mapping is not in place, so there will be a whole process to work through.
‘‘But I think the rush to develop land might be over as the developer will now need to show that the land is not highly productive.’’
Waimakariri District Council development planning manager Matt Bacon said his team was still trying to ‘‘work through the implications’’ of the new NPS and what it meant for the District Plan review.
The proposed District Plan, notified last year, had rural residential options in the eastern part of the district, with minimum four hectare blocks outside the main towns.
Farmland was protected in the western part of the district with the rural zone comprising a 20ha limit.
‘‘There are still some questions around productive land in rural lifestyle areas, but it still has to be 4ha minimum, so it can still be used for productive use,’’ Bacon said.
Kaikōura District Council strategy, policy and planning manager Matt Hoggard said the council was still reviewing what the NPS would mean for the district.
But he welcomed the NPS’s intentions.
‘‘Until our land is mapped by the [Canterbury] regional council we can’t be sure how it will effect us.
‘‘Our initial impression is that the NPS’s effects may be useful for the district, although we are not anticipating an extensive impact in our region.’’
The NPS used Landcare Research’s five soil categories, with the first three considered ‘‘highly productive’’.
Highly productive land would need to be identified in regional policy statements and district plans.
The NPS restricted rezoning of highly productive land into urban, but an exemption could apply to tier one and two councils if the land was needed ‘‘to give effect to the National Policy Statement on Urban Development’’.
The Waimakariri district is tier one.
The NPS also discouraged rezoning highly productive land as rural lifestyle.
* Public interest journalism funded through NZ on Air.
Paul and Lesley Askin hold their next family-friendly monthly service Sunday, 6 November, at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley. Remember to dress warmly, and go… View morePaul and Lesley Askin hold their next family-friendly monthly service Sunday, 6 November, at the Ashley Community Church from 4.30 pm. Bring a plate of finger food for a shared meal afterwards.
Enquiries to Paul or Lesley, Ph 021 140 2074
39 Canterbury St, Ashley. Remember to dress warmly, and go before you come as there are no toilet facilities.
Very privileged today to be asked to restore a broken roller blind in Rangiora's oldest house. This lovely heritage home was built by Samuel Ayers nearly 150 years ago. We were able to retain the old blind fabric with all of its character and accessories from the old era. Truely a pleasure to … View moreVery privileged today to be asked to restore a broken roller blind in Rangiora's oldest house. This lovely heritage home was built by Samuel Ayers nearly 150 years ago. We were able to retain the old blind fabric with all of its character and accessories from the old era. Truely a pleasure to be involved with this project.
From local democracy reporter David Hill:
North Canterbury’s community college is looking to make a return next month after an uncertain 12 months.
ComCol suspended its Youth Guarantee education programmes at the end of last year due to rising compliance costs.
A new eight-week pilot … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
North Canterbury’s community college is looking to make a return next month after an uncertain 12 months.
ComCol suspended its Youth Guarantee education programmes at the end of last year due to rising compliance costs.
A new eight-week pilot educational programme, Grow, is set to be launched by ComCol North Canterbury for term four.
Manager Kate O’Connor said the programme would teach in resilience, wellbeing, food security and sustainability.
Skills included cooking, budgeting and preparing a CV.
She said it would centre on growing food and preparing it in the kitchen.
But there would be flexibility to support students’ goals, including supporting them into work experience.
The pilot course would be funded from ComCol’s reserve funds and O’Connor was also seeking support from the community.
‘‘We felt the need was there in the community, so we are doing it on our own back.
‘‘And we are looking to the community to be involved in our project.
‘‘If people have an abundance of fruit and vegetables that we can come and harvest and help turn that excess produce into a usable product to go into our koha shed, we would love to hear from you.’’
ComCol already has established relationships with Rangiora High School, Salvation Army Rangiora and Satisfy Food Rescue.
Should the pilot be successful, O’Connor said ComCol would reapply to the Ministry of Social Development for Youth Guarantee funding.
She hoped to roll Grow out as a 12-week course across all the ComCol sites next year.
ComCol has been offering an alternative education option in North Canterbury for more than 30 years.
‘‘Schools in our region do a great job of educating a significant number of our young people, but for those whose needs are not met by the existing school system an alternative is required.’’
ComCol has continued to offer its free mentoring Youth Service across all of its South Island site.
The Rangiora site continues to support programmes for Rangiora and Kaiapoi high schools and Te Kura (home school) students.
■ Anyone who is interested in the Grow programme can contact ComCol North Canterbury on (03) 3135874 or email info@comcol.ac.nz.
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.
From 26 September, … View moreThe Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.
From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!
The team at Stunday Star-Times
Has any got any suggestions how I can stop my cat pooing on a rug?
She has a got litter box and cat door but she stills poos on the rug.
One good thing it is firm but still it's annoying .
Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.
The new owners of New World Kaiapoi will match the first $2500 in donations to the Kaiapoi Food Bank Appeal.
Gareth and Laura Caldwell became owner-operators of the New World supermarket in Kaiapoi two months ago, and said they wanted to support the community.
“We recognise how challenging … View moreThe new owners of New World Kaiapoi will match the first $2500 in donations to the Kaiapoi Food Bank Appeal.
Gareth and Laura Caldwell became owner-operators of the New World supermarket in Kaiapoi two months ago, and said they wanted to support the community.
“We recognise how challenging the cost of living is for people right now. When Laura and I heard that requests for food parcels at the Kaiapoi Food Bank had more than doubled in the last year, we were very keen to lend our support to their fundraising appeal," Gareth Caldwell said.
Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust manager Deirdre Ryan said the Caldwells' support could not have come at a better time.
"Parents are doing their very best to care for their children, but they can’t make ends meet.
"They’re being squeezed by the cost of food, fuel, rent, electricity and lack of affordable housing."
Cost of living increases also meant funds to buy food for the food bank were not going as far as they used to.
"Demand for food parcels always rises in the lead-up to Christmas, but it’s so high already," Ryan said.
"I’m really concerned about how we’re going to keep up. That’s why I created this fundraising appeal."
"Every dollar donated to our Appeal becomes $2 when it’s matched by New World Kaiapoi, meaning twice the number of children in our community will be saved from hunger."
Before taking ownership of New World Kaiapoi, the Caldwells owned and operated Raeward Fresh in Richmond, near Nelson.
"New World Kaiapoi is a community-based store, in the heart of a wonderful, tight-knit community ... that really appealed to us and was a big part of our decision to move here," Laura Caldwell said.
Donations to the Kaiapoi Food Bank Appeal can be made online at www.wellbeingnc.org.nz...
Any amount donated will be matched by New World Kaiapoi until the appeal raises $2500.
Double bed from a clean home. No stains, always protected with a mattress protector. It has been the spare bed, and has a matching base and mattress. Need to sell as downsizing.
Hi I wanting to. It a reasonable trailer load of chicken manure to fertilise a vege garden
Linc 0211442468
Looking for a (retired) painter who can help us with a partial repaint of our weatherboard cottage In Loburn. Hourly rate, casual hours, easy job. Thanks, Lisa
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.
Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.
Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View moreRetirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.
Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.
It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
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