Quake-prone buildings found in Hurunui
Community halls, historic buildings, commercial premises, council depots and even public toilets are among the 29 Hurunui District Council-owned buildings that have been identified as earthquake-prone or potentially quake-prone.
Insurance money and Lotteries funding are paying for repairs and strengthening work for some, but the council wants to discuss the future use of others (such as community halls) before any decisions are made.
A district-wide rate implemented last year will go towards future work, but external funding will be needed to keep the rate burden as low as possible, council chief strategy and community officer Judith Batchelor says.
"Many of these buildings are very important to their communities and we want those communities to be involved in shaping the outcome."
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.6% Yes
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22.1% No
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1.3% Other - I'll share below
Raspberry plants $10-20ea and Thornless Blackberry plants $10-25ea
This sale is for raspberry plants ($15 or $20 each depending on size) and thornless blackberry plants ($25 or $20 each depending on size).
Discounts for bulk purchases.
All plants are in top-quality soil.
All raspberries have been transplanted from existing Clutha, Heritage and Lewis varieties. They produce fantastic raspberries. The thornless blackberries are Black Satin.
Pick up in Rangiora. However, for a $80 purchase, I'm happy to deliver within 30 minutes of Rangiora for an extra $10.
*Pick up my free ‘How To Grow Raspberries’ guide with your purchase.*
We need to exchange mobile numbers before pickup.
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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