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This is the section from the draft plan 23/24 and states
"A change to our Excess Water Supply Targeted Rate
The main reason we've introduced the Excess Water Supply Targeted Rate(external link) to help reduce the extreme demand on our water supply network at certain times, particularly … View moreThis is the section from the draft plan 23/24 and states
"A change to our Excess Water Supply Targeted Rate
The main reason we've introduced the Excess Water Supply Targeted Rate(external link) to help reduce the extreme demand on our water supply network at certain times, particularly over summer. If we can do this, it means we won't have to spend as much money upgrading and building new infrastructure to cope with the extreme demand".
It is not to save the overall usage of water for the rest of the year.
This is not to recoup the extra costs as the system can not pump more than 100%. The water pressure would drop and need restrictions that would apply to everyone, even without meters. Totally fair and very few costs involved, eg meter readings, sending out accounts, receiving payments, disputes over charges anon.
what was wrong with the old system and why was this raised at all?
The way I see it, they have just created a whole costly system to be paid for by the money they are collecting for the scheme. IMO
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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
… View moreThis Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?
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Our Christchurch stores are growing, with another new Op Shop on the way located at 428 Colombo Street, Sydenham. Keep an eye out on our page for announcements of our opening date and more details for you to get your paws on some pre-loved pieces ๐
We are also in need of volunteer support to … View moreOur Christchurch stores are growing, with another new Op Shop on the way located at 428 Colombo Street, Sydenham. Keep an eye out on our page for announcements of our opening date and more details for you to get your paws on some pre-loved pieces ๐
We are also in need of volunteer support to help prepare and set-up the store, as well as support with the ongoing day-to-day operations once open. If you can help, we'd love to hear from you at โก๏ธ www.spca.nz...
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Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.
For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View moreNeighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.
For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....
Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).
Geeks on Wheels will be holding their free drop in clinic
- Wednesday, 29 March โ 1-2pm
- 250 Colombo Street (Salvation Army centre)
Christchurchโs economic development agency says itโs โvery happyโ with the countryโs inaugural Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) last week, despite feedback about a lack of a windfall for Lyttelton businesses over the two days of racing.
Australian menโs lifestyle website, Man Of Many, … View moreChristchurchโs economic development agency says itโs โvery happyโ with the countryโs inaugural Sail Grand Prix (SailGP) last week, despite feedback about a lack of a windfall for Lyttelton businesses over the two days of racing.
Australian menโs lifestyle website, Man Of Many, declared: โMove over, Auckland; Christchurch is giving you a run for your money as New Zealandโs capital of cool.โ Read the full story from reporter Steven Walton here and tell us if you agree Christchurch is the "capital of cool" in the comments below (and why or why not).
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When oh when are politicians going to stop using the basics of life as a political bribe?
Education, Health, Law, and order should all be banned from being used, instead, they should be bilateral to ensure the confidence of the people in them.
In education, it would keep the costs down, as … View moreWhen oh when are politicians going to stop using the basics of life as a political bribe?
Education, Health, Law, and order should all be banned from being used, instead, they should be bilateral to ensure the confidence of the people in them.
In education, it would keep the costs down, as reinventing the wheel, chopping and changing does nothing for the teachers, pupils, and parents who often can not help to teach children as the rules have changed.
Health and Law and order should be tied to population/inflation and should increase as the population/inflation rises.
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Check out the never before seen deals on clothing in our massive winter sale. Genuine direct to you deals.
Every online purchase between now and 31st March is an entry to the comp. Buy once or go mad and make a number or purchases - every one of them is a chance to win. Get clicking and good … View moreCheck out the never before seen deals on clothing in our massive winter sale. Genuine direct to you deals.
Every online purchase between now and 31st March is an entry to the comp. Buy once or go mad and make a number or purchases - every one of them is a chance to win. Get clicking and good luck!!
We deliver water to over 1.2 million Kiwis across the country, and weโre looking for great people to join our team and help provide safe water for your community. We provide meaningful work, and long-lasting careers. We hiring now for drainlayers, water servicepeople, operations roles, labourers … View moreWe deliver water to over 1.2 million Kiwis across the country, and weโre looking for great people to join our team and help provide safe water for your community. We provide meaningful work, and long-lasting careers. We hiring now for drainlayers, water servicepeople, operations roles, labourers and more!
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From reporter Tina Law:
Hundreds of Christchurch residents have already paid their water bills, as the number of invoices sent out has more than doubled in two weeks.
Some 9765 households have now received a bill for using too much water โ a 150% increase on two weeks ago when 3913 bills … View moreFrom reporter Tina Law:
Hundreds of Christchurch residents have already paid their water bills, as the number of invoices sent out has more than doubled in two weeks.
Some 9765 households have now received a bill for using too much water โ a 150% increase on two weeks ago when 3913 bills had been sent.
The number will grow each week as more meters are read, city council resources general manager Leah Scalesโ said.
People have eight weeks to pay their excess water bill, with the first invoices due in April, and 812 have already paid.
However, some are refusing to, including Huntsbury residents Heather and Randal Lawโ.
The couple received a bill for $45.09 after using an average of 1041 litres of water a day over 98 days.
Heather Law said she would โdefinitely notโ pay the bill.
She said she would if it was averaged out across an entire year, rather than over a three-month period, and if the council refunded her when she used under the limit during the winter.
โI water the garden in the summer. I have a vegetable garden and a flower garden and Iโm not going to stop watering it.โ
The pair operate a small Airbnb at their property and guests always comment on their โbeautiful gardenโ, Randal Law said.
He said he would be invoicing the council $45.09 for his promotion of the Garden City โ the same amount as their bill to him.
โIf they are going to charge me a stupid bill, I am going to be equally stupid.โ
They did not think it was fair that almost a quarter (25,365) of Christchurch households could not be charged because they share a meter.
The pair are not alone in their opposition to the new charge.
Linwood man Phil Yarrallโ has not mown his grass verge since October in protest against the charge. He believes it is discriminatory, arbitrary in its application and nothing more than a creeping tax.
Yarrall said this week he had yet to receive a bill, but expected one to arrive soon.
Mayor Phil Mauger, who has publicly labelled the charge โunfairโ and voted against its introduction, said if residents receive a bill they should pay it, but he hoped respite was on its way in the form of an increase to the daily limit.
Under the existing rules people are being charged a fixed rate of $1.35 for every 1000 litres they use over the 700-litre limit, which is the equivalent of 100 toilet flushes.
Bills have not been sent out for charges of $25 or less, so people have to use more than 900 litres each day over 90 days to receive a bill under the current rule.
However, the council is consulting the public as part of its draft annual plan on whether it should increase the daily allowance from 700 litres to 900 litres.
Any change would not be put in place until July, so would not affect households that receive bills before then.
The charge came into force in October, after being consulted on twice. It was introduced to help reduce the extreme demand on the councilโs water supply network over summer.
If this could be achieved, the council would not have to spend as much money upgrading and building new infrastructure.
Water use has decreased by more than 10% since charges were brought in, saving millions of litres.
Cashmere resident Graeme Niles, who adopted a number of water-saving techniques this summer, said he had managed to keep under the 700 litre limit, clocking up an average of 645 litres, despite his expansive garden.
Scales said any inequity around shared meters was not accurate, because only 194 properties out of the 25,365 with shared water meters would have received a bill โ less than 1% of the total.
Meters would be installed in those properties first.
If people do not pay the bill they face a 7% penalty and the council could use debt collection services.
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