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A shopping centre in Christchurch’s northeast will more than double in size after the city council agreed to rezone a block of land next door.
The bulk-retail Homebase shopping centre, on Marshland Rd in Shirley, has about 15 stores including a Bunnings hardware barn, a car park, and a new … View moreA shopping centre in Christchurch’s northeast will more than double in size after the city council agreed to rezone a block of land next door.
The bulk-retail Homebase shopping centre, on Marshland Rd in Shirley, has about 15 stores including a Bunnings hardware barn, a car park, and a new supermarket about to be built.
Homebase owner Reefville Properties Ltd asked the council in mid-2020 to allow a plan change rezoning the 4.8 hectares next door, on the corner of Marshland Rd and QEII Drive (State Highway 74).
The company is owned by Christchurch brothers Glen and Max Percasky. The pair developed The Palms mall nearby in the 1990s, before selling it and building Homebase.
The Homebase expansion site is larger than the existing shopping centre and is now zoned for residential use. It is mostly vacant except for two houses.
The councillors’ decision agreed with a recommendation from its independent hearings panel, made following public submissions in 2020 and 2021.
It could still be appealed to the Environment Court.
Glen Percasky said they were very pleased with the approval, but it was too soon to say what shops would go on the corner block.
“We’ve got lots of ideas. We’ve put so much time and energy into this plan change, it would’ve been presumptuous to do anything until we knew we’d got it.”
Percasky confirmed large stores would be included, “along the same lines as Homebase”. He did not know when construction would begin.
He declined to say which operator would occupy the previously-approved supermarket, which will cover 4000 square metres and will be accessed by new traffic lights recently installed on Marshland Rd.
In a written submission as part of the rezoning application, Percasky said “the current size of Homebase is not large enough to attract the national and international retail tenants that are necessary for the long term”.
“In my opinion, the current zoning of the site does not appropriately reflect the commercial status of the area as a whole,” the submission said.
The hearings panel said it accepted there was an under-supply of large format retail in the north and east of Christchurch, compared to the south and central areas.
Housing expansion in the area has included the large Prestons subdivision just to the north.
In line with the hearing panel’s recommendation, the council attached conditions to the rezoning approval intended to reduce the effect of the expansion on The Palms.
They say the development must be staged, cannot add more than 20,000sqm of new retail floorspace, and cannot include clothing and footwear stores before 2031.
The Homebase expansion also must include a pedestrian and cycling link to the housing area to the west, and to Marshland Rd.
They bought up the land for expansion progressively, paying $3.6 million for the supermarket site, and $6.8m for the corner block.
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Check out these discounts for the weekend, starting with 25% off duvets on Friday, 25% off kids and baby clothes Saturday and 25% off paintings and pictures on Sunday. Plus we have a great selection of women’s clothes from size 6- size. 26. Loads new stock including shoes, menswear, … View moreHi everyone
Check out these discounts for the weekend, starting with 25% off duvets on Friday, 25% off kids and baby clothes Saturday and 25% off paintings and pictures on Sunday. Plus we have a great selection of women’s clothes from size 6- size. 26. Loads new stock including shoes, menswear, homewares.
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Our birthday celebrations are in full swing, tomorrow Wednesday we have 25%off China, Thursday 25% of preloved men’s clothing and a special for super gold card holders with 25% off scarves and shoes. Our feature table is all about music and disco, so swing by and take a peak.
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Our birthday celebrations are in full swing, tomorrow Wednesday we have 25%off China, Thursday 25% of preloved men’s clothing and a special for super gold card holders with 25% off scarves and shoes. Our feature table is all about music and disco, so swing by and take a peak.
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Redcross Woolston have been in the community for a year and it’s time to say a big thanks to the Woolston community and our loyal shoppers. So tomorrow Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm we have a sausage sizzle and 25% of all preloved women’s clothing, Wednesday 25% of China, Thursday… View moreHi everyone
Redcross Woolston have been in the community for a year and it’s time to say a big thanks to the Woolston community and our loyal shoppers. So tomorrow Tuesday from 11.00am - 1.00pm we have a sausage sizzle and 25% of all preloved women’s clothing, Wednesday 25% of China, Thursday 25% of preloved mens clothing and for our gold cardholders 25% off scarfs and shoes. More specials to come.
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I lived here pre earthquake and during the earthquake years, moved out for a handful years and now have purchased a house back in Dallington. I love that nostalgic feeling being in this neighbourhood. Apart from the red zone that has flourished with growth and the closure of some streets, it almost… View moreI lived here pre earthquake and during the earthquake years, moved out for a handful years and now have purchased a house back in Dallington. I love that nostalgic feeling being in this neighbourhood. Apart from the red zone that has flourished with growth and the closure of some streets, it almost feels like the area is “untouched” which I love. For example, I love that the second hand shop and dairy is still on Gayhurst/McBratneys Road.
As partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried … View moreAs partners of the Elemental festival, Stuff Travel is giving away 2 amazing packages! For each you'll win 2 nights of luxury stay at Fable Auckland with a welcome dinner and daily breakfasts. You'll also get tickets to either the Takurua - Nafanua, The War Goddess or the Auckland Fried Chicken Festival.
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Have you started the Matariki Treasure Hunt in Phillipstown?
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We are delivering the maps to your letterboxes, but if you are keen to start, you can download it from our website (www.phillipstown.org...). You can also use an amazing App scanning the QR … View moreHave you started the Matariki Treasure Hunt in Phillipstown?
Have you seen the stars around Phillipstown?
We are delivering the maps to your letterboxes, but if you are keen to start, you can download it from our website (www.phillipstown.org...). You can also use an amazing App scanning the QR code on each of the posters. Start from Tupuanuku at the Phillipstown Community Hub.
9 prizes will be drawn for 9 lucky winners, each prize has a value of $75 and is connected to one of the Matariki Stars!
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From reporter Tina Law:
Charges for using excess water are expected to come into force from July 1, but some Christchurch city councillors have launched a last-minute bid to defer the policy.
The council decided last year, following public consultation, to charge from July this year those who use… View moreFrom reporter Tina Law:
Charges for using excess water are expected to come into force from July 1, but some Christchurch city councillors have launched a last-minute bid to defer the policy.
The council decided last year, following public consultation, to charge from July this year those who use more than an average of 700 litres of water a day over a three-month period.
Thousands of homeowners across Christchurch can expect to receive a bill, but only during the summer months for most.
About 30,000 homes across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula used an average of more than 700 litres a day during the 2020-21 summer.
But the council will not be sending out bills for $25 or less, so people will have to use more than 900 litres each day over 90 days to receive a bill. Once a bill goes above $25, the person will be charged for all usage above 700 litres.
Suburbs with the most households using more than 700 litres include Hornby (1392), Avonhead (1364), Burwood (1336), Halswell (1119) and Fendalton (1066).
Council three waters boss Helen Beaumont said 20,000 households were using more than 900 litres a day and could expect a bill if they did not reduce their use. Most of those bills would be less than $100.
The charge would be $1.35 for every 1000 extra litres used.
There will be exemptions for households with eight members or more who are using water responsibly.
However, five councillors – Sam MacDonald, James Gough, Phil Mauger, Aaron Keown and Catherine Chu – want the charges deferred.
Councillors will discuss and vote on this issue as part of next week’s annual plan sign off. Continue reading here.
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