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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Two North Canterbury councils are stepping up their efforts to welcome new migrants.
The Waimakariri District Council has joined with 33 councils, including Hurunui, to be accepted into Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities programme.
… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Two North Canterbury councils are stepping up their efforts to welcome new migrants.
The Waimakariri District Council has joined with 33 councils, including Hurunui, to be accepted into Immigration New Zealand’s Welcoming Communities programme.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said new migrants faced a number of challenges when settling into a new community.
"We see Welcoming Communities as a means to bridge the gap between newcomers and long term residents, celebrate diversity, and support our new migrants to apply their unique skills, talents and experience to creating more vibrant communities across the district."
The council had already established a migrant facilitator portfolio within the community team back in 2016 in response to the growing number of migrants, particularly in the dairy sector and assisting in the earthquake rebuild.
Now new funding allowed for a half-time facilitator to be employed over a three year period to work alongside migrants, employers and migrant advocates.
Community team leader Tessa Sturley said the money would support the good work already happening in the migrant space.
The community team has already helped to establish the Migrants and Newcomers Network, now known as Glow (Global Locals of Waimakariri), which ran a number of initiatives including English language classes.
Since then the booming hospitality sector and the growing retirement village sector have been "significant employers of migrant staff", Sturley said.
Often the families of migrant workers had limited English making it difficult to find work or integrate into the community.
The Hurunui District Council was accepted into the programme last year and received its initial accreditation in April.
It was now close to completing the first of four accreditation stages, welcoming communities facilitator Natalie Paterson said.
A Welcoming Communities advisory group had been established to complete a stocktake of support available for different ethnic groups and newcomers to determine what was working and to identify any gaps.
A three-year Welcoming Communities plan has now been developed, which was adopted by the council last week.
"We feel it is important to put migrants at the centre of conversations so we can hear their experiences," Paterson said.
Feedback from migrants had already led to extending a driver licensing programme, which supported young people to pass their learners’ license, to migrants.
Even setting up a bank account or enrolling children in school could be a challenge for migrants, Paterson said.
The Welcoming Communities programme supported New Zealanders moving into the district from other parts of the country, as well as those arriving from overseas.
Paterson said conversations had already begun with agencies like the Rātā Foundation to seek funding once the initial seed funding ran out.
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We know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!
Type 'Not For Print' if you… View moreWe know the spots in summer for beaching, camping and warm nights. But which NZ town really comes into its own during winter? Whether it's based on the activities, the beauty of the town or places to wine and dine, share your thoughts and reasons below!
Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Managed retreat is an option as Amberley Beach residents plan for the future.
It is one of several options to address the threat of coastal erosion, flooding and sea level rise at the small beach settlement.
The Hurunui District Council has adopted … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Managed retreat is an option as Amberley Beach residents plan for the future.
It is one of several options to address the threat of coastal erosion, flooding and sea level rise at the small beach settlement.
The Hurunui District Council has adopted an Amberley Beach Coastal Adaptation Plan after three years of consultation with local residents.
Planner Hannah Shields said the majority of residents wanted to remain in the beach settlement for as long as possible.
Managed retreat, was presented as a long-term option, receiving a positive response from residents when presented with the draft adaptation plan earlier this year, she said.
‘‘The purpose of an adaptive plan is to leave all of the options open for as long as possible.
"It is unlikely we will ever get 100% agreement on the preferred option."
She said 37 of the 109 property owners had offered feedback on the option of land banking to prepare for a managed retreat, with the majority in favour.
Council staff will seek feedback from the remaining property owners to get their preferences before taking any further action on this option.
The plan set out how to fund and manage a coastal bund to protect properties, as well as a series of "triggers" for when residents and the council will need to reconsider their options.
Options would include moving the bund back further from the coastline, introducing other coastal protection measures or implementing managed retreat.
Chief executive Hamish Dobbie said the bund was owned by the residents, with the council acting as the "collector of funds".
It was first constructed in 1993 in response to coastal flooding the year before, and was extended to the full length of the settlement in 2003.
It required maintenance every few years, but has been successful at preventing coastal inundation and reducing erosion.
Dobbie said a new bund was now required, as the existing one was too close to the sea, and it would need to be relocatable as the sea level rose.
"The new bund is a bit of a game changer because it can be rolled back and it can go deeper into the sand."
He said the "triggers" were based on the possible hazards.
Triggers included property owners being unable to obtain insurance, the cost of renourishing the bund, the impact of flood events and significant capital works being required.
"One trigger will trigger a conversation, but two triggers is an indicator that we need to implement another option," Dobbie said.
"People’s concerns about different triggers will differ and it will be their choice.
"It we don’t have triggers we are not going to know when to have those conversations."
The council has been consulting with its four beach communities since 2020 with the aid of "Coastal Adaptation Explorer", a web-based tool developed by international technology firm Jacobs.
The web-based tool won an award from the United Kingdom’s Environment Agency last month.
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Hi All,
Due to a change of personal circumstances we are selling with regrets a land opposite the Sefton domain and for which the titles and building consent are available.
All the other sections have already houses being built, sadly we are unable to build although we have been through the … View moreHi All,
Due to a change of personal circumstances we are selling with regrets a land opposite the Sefton domain and for which the titles and building consent are available.
All the other sections have already houses being built, sadly we are unable to build although we have been through the whole lengthy process to obtain a building consent (valid up to September 2023, renewable).
Below are all the details.
Please contact us if you are interested.
SEFTON PARK
Lot 5: RESIDENTIAL SECTION of 1019m2 in popular rural village close to Rangiora and Christchurch
- Immediate start for building: Building consent available with design plans of a 3 bedroom house approved by the Council, with all required tests done (this can be purchased separately for an immediate building start)
- Short stroll to school, domain, garage and stores
- Water storage tanks x2 with reticulated county water
- Septic tank provided
- Easy commuting to Rangiora and Christchurch
Price negotiable.
Check out our updated website for cats and kittens available for adoption and ways you can help us to help them x
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Winter will be over before we know it now is a great time to book in your Exterior Painting Projects for the upcoming spring and summer.
Winter is also a great time to have any Interior projects done.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team at Enviro Painters for any of your painting and … View moreWinter will be over before we know it now is a great time to book in your Exterior Painting Projects for the upcoming spring and summer.
Winter is also a great time to have any Interior projects done.
Get in touch with Andy and the friendly team at Enviro Painters for any of your painting and decorating projects
At Harcourts, we hold a deep commitment to our local community. We believe in the power of giving back to the very communities that have supported us throughout the years. With every property sold by Four Seasons Realty, a compulsory donation is made to the Harcourts Foundation, this ensures that a… View moreAt Harcourts, we hold a deep commitment to our local community. We believe in the power of giving back to the very communities that have supported us throughout the years. With every property sold by Four Seasons Realty, a compulsory donation is made to the Harcourts Foundation, this ensures that a portion of every transaction goes towards supporting schools, clubs, and charities in our local area.
We are thrilled to announce that Harcourts Four Seasons has been recognized as a founding member of the Harcourts Foundation for our unwavering support over the past 15 years (2008-2023).
This accolade not only showcases our dedication but also highlights the significant positive impact we've made together. When you choose Harcourts Four Seasons, you're not just securing a reliable real estate partner – you're becoming a part of a compassionate community that strives to uplift and support one another.
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A 1000L in steel cage has hole cut in to the side at top to allow a down pipe connection
Free. And you would need a trailer to take it away. Located in Rangiora.
Dear neighbours, every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.
The CITY MISSION OP SHOP, (previously known as Thrive op shop) in the Gables Arcade High street Rangiora is needing more paper supermarket bags urgently. We are at the back end of the arcade near the New World Supermarket. Thank you.
Ramp for smalll dogs/cats 900 long, 350 wide, 450 high
Has 2 hinged support 'flaps' which slot into slat holes for extra strength & safety
Also has non slip tape so pets don't slip as they go up the ramp.
$85.00 Foldaway & portable & now oiled with waterproof coating… View moreRamp for smalll dogs/cats 900 long, 350 wide, 450 high
Has 2 hinged support 'flaps' which slot into slat holes for extra strength & safety
Also has non slip tape so pets don't slip as they go up the ramp.
$85.00 Foldaway & portable & now oiled with waterproof coating which also enhances the natural wood
Great to help wee ones get on and off the couch safely :-)
Please check out my new facebook site 'rampitupforpets'
Delivery may be available in Christchurch region
Text or phone. 027 3193145
On August 12th St John's Anglican Craft Group are hosting another art exhibition and silent auction to raise funds for African Famine Relief. This year we'd love donations of art from children and young people. Paintings, drawings or collage no bigger than A3 size can be dropped off to … View moreOn August 12th St John's Anglican Craft Group are hosting another art exhibition and silent auction to raise funds for African Famine Relief. This year we'd love donations of art from children and young people. Paintings, drawings or collage no bigger than A3 size can be dropped off to the church office, High St Rangiora or the church lounge before July 16 with name of child and contact details on the back. All art will be for sale to raise funds, but there will be prizes available for children's art entries.
This July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.
Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete … View moreThis July we have your chance to win a share of over $5,000 in New World gift vouchers! Simply grab your local newspaper, throw on your thinking cap, and complete the daily puzzle to be in to win.
Beginning on July 3, we will be placing a puzzle in your newspaper each day for a month. Complete all 28 puzzles for a higher chance to WIN. Once you’ve figured it out, head over to stuff.co.nz/puzzletime to enter the solution and be in to win.
To find out more about participating newspapers, click here
We've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or … View moreWe've had such an amazing response to Bright Spots that we've decided to extend it for another week!
Now that it's the school holidays, why not get the kids or grandkids involved!
Celebrate the most colourful, quirky and joyful places in your community by snapping a photo or two of a Bright Spot and sharing it here. There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!
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