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From reporter Nadine Roberts:
It’s a slice of Kiwi childhood, with a helping of rough and tumble adventure where cotton wool is banished.
But Little River Campground on Banks Peninsula may be about to have its last marshmallow toast on the unfenced campfire, after a complaint to WorkSafe … View moreFrom reporter Nadine Roberts:
It’s a slice of Kiwi childhood, with a helping of rough and tumble adventure where cotton wool is banished.
But Little River Campground on Banks Peninsula may be about to have its last marshmallow toast on the unfenced campfire, after a complaint to WorkSafe left owners Marcus Puentener and Megan Gainsford afraid of the liability they face in order to be safety compliant.
An unknown complainant reported safety concerns after a woman dislocated her leg on the slippery slide in February.
The complainant also said the boardwalks through the native forest were rotten, a trampoline was dangerous and an outdoor power cord to a glitter globe above a campfire was not safe when it rained.
Puentener said the accident in February was unfortunate and was created because the polythene sheet was in two sections. One sheet blew up, causing the woman to get caught, he said. He immediately closed the slide down and was working on how to make it safer.
It was just the second serious accident since the couple took over the campground – the other was after a woman jumped off a trampoline and injured her leg on slippery grass.
Although WorkSafe had been supportive and helpful so far, Puentener said the complaint had forced the couple to re-evaluate the future of the campground.
A WorkSafe spokesperson confirmed they had been contacted about a “number of concerns” relating to the campground but said it could continue operating while addressing health and safety concerns.
“The concerns raised are easily resolvable with attention, which will both keep children safe and provide that reassurance to parents and caregivers,” the spokesperson said.
However, Puentener said if they had to upgrade the boardwalk through five hectares of native bush they would have to find hundreds of thousands of dollars or more. With Puentener as the only employee, large scale changes were not financially viable.
Now the couple are weighing up what they can do in order to reopen in October, but Puentener admits to feeling disheartened and unsure of the way forward after a difficult year when numbers through the gate have not been what he hoped.
Options include closing off the native area or putting it under the guidance of a trust. Both would see the demise of the slippery slide, giant swing and boardwalk.
The couple are also considering upping the price for campers or offering a membership scheme. Their least favourite option is closing, but it’s something they will seriously consider when the campground closes for the season on April 24.
In the meantime a social media campaign has heated up, with members of the public considering setting up a Givealitte page to help save the campground.
Others are offering to do a working bee.
The outpouring of support has been welcomed by Puentener.
“It’s humbling to know that people do have a connection with the place.”
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Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of … View moreThe comparison you've been waiting for! Are you team Apple or team Samsung?!
Both companies have their own strengths and weaknesses when it comes to technology and it can get pretty heated. It's always best to check before you invest - so compare the pro's and con's of Samsung and Apple now with this easy guide.
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Telecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?
The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage … View moreTelecommunications are an integral part of our lives, so when things go wrong it can be frustrating. Do you prefer to keep tight lipped, or are you willing to speak up?
The Telecommunications Dispute Resolution service, or TDR for short, is here to help. It’s ok to complain and we encourage you to speak up and raise issues early.
For phone and internet disputes, talk to your provider first and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved or if you need some extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.
To get in touch or find out more, visit www.tdr.org.nz or freephone 0508 98 98 98.
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry made of short, unrhymed lines that evoke natural imagery. Haiku can come in a variety of different formats of short verses, though the most common is a three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Have a go and share your Haiku in the comments below!
Hey everyone!
I have started 2 petitions to try to ban the sale of disposable vaping products in dairies, service stations and supermarkets.
It has become an epidemic within our young people and its creating such a negative and harmful culture.
Any chance you will sign and share both of these … View moreHey everyone!
I have started 2 petitions to try to ban the sale of disposable vaping products in dairies, service stations and supermarkets.
It has become an epidemic within our young people and its creating such a negative and harmful culture.
Any chance you will sign and share both of these for me?? I need them to reach as many people as possible!
Thank you in advance!
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38 Flower Street, Bryndwr
The instructions are clear - this home must be sold!
This three-bedroom leasehold home is a great opportunity for first home buyers to get on the ladder, investors to start their portfolio or families to get into the Burnside/Papanui High School zones!
Being sited on leasehold grounds makes this proposition even cheaper with a new lease for 21 years to be set. So why rent with the uncertainty of your landlord selling? This could be a better option for you.
With so much potential to make it yours and very clear instructions to secure a sale, you will need to act fast and secure this opportunity to now!!
From reporter Tina Law:
One of Christchurch's most popular libraries is at risk of being rebuilt as a “substandard facility” that will fail to meet the needs of its community, some city leaders fear.
There is a $2.5 million shortfall to rebuild South Library in Beckenham and with no … View moreFrom reporter Tina Law:
One of Christchurch's most popular libraries is at risk of being rebuilt as a “substandard facility” that will fail to meet the needs of its community, some city leaders fear.
There is a $2.5 million shortfall to rebuild South Library in Beckenham and with no extra money currently in the Christchurch City Council’s budget, councillors and community board members are worried the project will be scaled back.
They are urging the public to make a submission to the council’s draft annual plan, before submissions close at 11.59pm on Monday, to ensure more money is put in the budget.
Waihoro Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote Community Board chairperson Callum Ward told the council at its meeting last week that the board was “gravely concerned” about the project.
“Unless we adjust the budget now to meet the actual needs of the facility, the scope of this project will be eroded to the point where we will deliver a substandard facility that will fail to meet the needs of the community.”
Ward said the library, which was also a service centre, was one of the most well-used in the city and had a higher book turnover than Tūranga, the central library.
Read the full story here.
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14 Earnslaw Crescent, Bryndwr
With our owners now on the move after a change in circumstances, the opportunity for one lucky buyer to secure this fantastic entry level home now exists.
Make no mistake our owners are intent on a sold sign so act fast and secure … View moreJUST LISTED!
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14 Earnslaw Crescent, Bryndwr
With our owners now on the move after a change in circumstances, the opportunity for one lucky buyer to secure this fantastic entry level home now exists.
Make no mistake our owners are intent on a sold sign so act fast and secure this entry level home with the bonus of being zoned for Cobham Intermediate and Burnside High School.
Deadline Sale: All offers to be received by 3pm, Wednesday 3 May, 2023 (unless sold prior).
From reporter Steven Walton:
Controversial enlarged speed bumps are being recommended for a Christchurch roundabout to stop cars crashing with cyclists.
Christchurch City Council staff are recommending a raft of safety tweaks for the roundabout at the bottom of the Port Hills, which connects … View moreFrom reporter Steven Walton:
Controversial enlarged speed bumps are being recommended for a Christchurch roundabout to stop cars crashing with cyclists.
Christchurch City Council staff are recommending a raft of safety tweaks for the roundabout at the bottom of the Port Hills, which connects Dyers Pass Rd, Colombo St, Cashmere Rd and Centaurus Rd.
The Spreydon-Cashmere-Heathcote community board will decide at a meeting next week whether to go ahead with the staff recommendations.
During public consultation, the majority of people who lived near the roundabout did not support the changes or did not indicate their preference. Some feared it could worsen congestion.
One aspect of the tweaks was adding raised safety platforms at each roundabout entrance.
Similar platforms were previously added at a Lincoln Rd intersection and have faced criticism from some city councillors and mayor Phil Mauger.
Councillor Aaron Keown previously claimed the council does not have a mandate to install the platforms.
Another raised platform on Opawa Rd had not drawn any criticism.
In the case of this roundabout, council staff say a raised platform would reduce entry speed and therefore improve safety.
Staff said if people were hit by a car travelling at 50kph their chances of survival are 20%, but their survival chances would shoot up to 90% if the car’s speed was only 30kph.
Between 2012 and 2021, 27 crashes had occurred at the roundabout, with 10 of them resulting in serious injuries.
In all the instances of serious injuries, the crashes involved a cyclist, motorbike or scooter.
Council staff said about 2200 cars and 65 cyclists used the roundabout during the morning rush. About 2400 cars and 90 cyclists used it at peak time in the evening.
Other tweaks proposed by council staff were narrower entry lanes to the roundabout, wider pedestrian islands, and improved pedestrian crossing locations.
Council staff received a mixed reception when they consulted the public about the work.
Out of a total of 426 submissions, 197 did not indicate whether they supported the changes, 86 were in favour, and 143 were against.
About 150 submitters suggested that solving safety issues at the intersection would require traffic lights.
Council staff say this would not help safety and could cost $2.5 million, whereas the recommended tweaks would only cost $450,000.
The tweaks would be paid by the Government, thanks to a $40m cash injection for roading projects that was first promised in 2017.
Council staff noted that “the majority of submitters who live within the vicinity of the roundabout ... either did not support the changes or did not give a clear indication”.
The area’s community board will meet at 4pm on Thursday, April 13 to decide whether to go ahead with the proposed tweaks.
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15 Colin Laloli Place, Wigram
With our owners on the move to Australia, an opportunity now exists for one lucky purchaser to snap up this wonderful home.
Our owners' minds are made up and they are intent on a sold sign, so be quick to secure this … View moreJUST LISTED!
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15 Colin Laloli Place, Wigram
With our owners on the move to Australia, an opportunity now exists for one lucky purchaser to snap up this wonderful home.
Our owners' minds are made up and they are intent on a sold sign, so be quick to secure this wonderful opportunity before someone else does!
Deadline Sale: All offers to be received by 3pm, Wednesday 26 April, 2023 (not selling prior).
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