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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Five North Canterbury schools will begin the year with new principals.
Former principal and Rangiora High School board of trustees presiding member Simon Green said it was a normal level of turnover for the region.
‘‘It is certainly in line with … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Five North Canterbury schools will begin the year with new principals.
Former principal and Rangiora High School board of trustees presiding member Simon Green said it was a normal level of turnover for the region.
‘‘It is certainly in line with the last four to five years.’’
Last year there were about 15 school principals across the Waimakariri and Hurunui districts announcing their retirement or starting new roles over the previous 12 months.
Green said it showed principals were thinking more about their work/life balance.
‘‘Traditionally in North Canterbury people stayed in a job a long term, but those days are gone and people are more willing to move and take on new roles.’’
Amy O’Kane is the new principal at Ohoka School, near Kaiapoi, while at View High School, near Oxford, Pax O’Dowd is the new principal.
Kate Hassall has stepped up from deputy principal to the top job at North Loburn School, north of Rangiora, while Rebecca Pugh is new principal at Greta Valley School.
Jo Fissenden (pictured) has been promoted from deputy principal to principal at Kaikōura High School.
At Hurunui College, deputy principal Jane Marsh will be stepping up as acting principle while Stephen Beck takes up a secondment as the Ministry of Education’s area schools adviser.
Principals are employed by a school's elected board of trustees.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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Range of squishmallows different sizes and prices. All in excellent condition as used for display only.
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I am looking for anyone who may be able to help with some catering nothing fancy just some nice platters to share some club sandwiches fruit platters etc for about 10 to 12 people for Sat 17 Feb which I could collect in morning or delivery by 1pm that day maybe as a fundraiser for sports club etc it’s a pretty special event so presentation is key I can provide the plates etc , looking at a few options call 0212095513 or PM me many thanks
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Approx 500 good hay bales (cut last week and made into bales yesterday) for sale. $6.00 each
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Ryman Healthcare is pleased to announce it’s been awarded the Wellbeing Tick, a significant milestone marking the company as the first healthcare organisation in New Zealand and Australia to receive this accreditation.
The Wellbeing Tick is a workplace accreditation programme that recognises … View moreRyman Healthcare is pleased to announce it’s been awarded the Wellbeing Tick, a significant milestone marking the company as the first healthcare organisation in New Zealand and Australia to receive this accreditation.
The Wellbeing Tick is a workplace accreditation programme that recognises organisations that commit to the wellbeing of their people and are ready to make systemic changes to the way they operate.
The programme is based on an award-winning and globally researched framework, aiming to set the standard for workplace wellbeing practices in New Zealand and Australia.
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui District councillors voted Tuesday to debt fund road repairs caused by storms in July and October.
It will seek funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to meet a bill of $520,000.
Chief operations officer Dan Harris said the damage … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Hurunui District councillors voted Tuesday to debt fund road repairs caused by storms in July and October.
It will seek funding from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency to meet a bill of $520,000.
Chief operations officer Dan Harris said the damage caused by heavy rain in July and the October 14 wind storm was beyond the capacity of the council’s emergency works fund.
If the criteria can be met, the council would seek $314,000 from Waka Kotahi to help meet costs.
‘‘Many slips and slumps occurred, and remedial action is now required to ensure repeat occurrences are prevented,’’ Harris said.
July’s heavy rain and snow caused widespread disruption, with multiple slips and drainage overflowing,
October’s election day winds caused widespread damage, particular in the southern part of the district around Amberley, including power outages.
Harris said repair works would be completed by the end of May next year.
The council has responded to five major events in the last 18 months, leading to total repair bill of $1.65 million.
Waka Kotahi had agreed to fund $223,000 towards a $430,000 repair bill following a heavy rain event at Lake Sumner in July 2022.
Funding was also being sought for other weather events in February and July last year.
Heavy rain in February incurred a repair bill of $200,000, while erosion at Claverley Road, north of Cheviot, led to a repair bill of $500,000.
Harris said repair bills from weather events were a growing headache throughout the region.
‘‘Roading costs in Canterbury have effectively doubled, so it means we need to find twice the amount of money.
‘‘Costs for road repairs far outweigh anything we have seen before.’’
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
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