Hurunui council to stop accepting cheques
The Hurunui District Council will stop accepting cheques from May 31 as most banks are phasing out cheques this year.
Council chief financial officer Jason Beck said any affected residents should investigate the council's other options in preparation of the end date.
"Cheques have been steadily falling out of favour with many of our customers over recent years, but the banks’ decision to phase them out completely has really hastened the need for those remaining residents and businesses to shift to a different solution,” he said.
"We provide a variety of payment options to suit customers’ preferences. If you are unsure which solution would work for you, please speak to your bank, or come in and chat to our friendly customer service team, or email rates@hurunui.govt.nz".
Other payment options include:
- Direct debit (the council's preferred options)
- In-person using cash, eftpos, credit or debit card at the council's Amberley offices, or at the Amberley Library and the Cheviot, Amuri and Hanmer Springs Library & Service Centres.
- Online on the council website using a credit or debit card www.hurunui.govt.nz...
-Internet bank transfer
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First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.
While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.
And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?
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41.2% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
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57.3% No, I enjoy it
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1.5% Other - I'll share below
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Poll: 🪰 Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing the existing infrastructure?
As reported in the Press, the debate over the Bromley odour continues. Recently, a Bypass Plan has been proposed as a potential solution - this involves pumping sewage into the sea. However, official technical, scientific, and environmental reports on this plan and how it may impact the Canterbury region aren't finished yet.
Before we get the final word from the consultants, we want to know what the community thinks about the allocation of rates and resources.
We want to know: Should the city invest money into researching the new Bypass Plan, or should we prioritise fixing and upgrading the existing infrastructure?
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8% Research the Bypass
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85.2% Fix Existing Infrastructure
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6.8% Undecided/Need more info
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