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From reporter Steven Walton:
Is it an illegal policy, or the perfect deterrent to land-bankers?
That was the clash of perspectives in the Christchurch City Council chamber on Wednesday, as developers and residents presented to councillors about its controversial proposal to significantly hike the… View moreFrom reporter Steven Walton:
Is it an illegal policy, or the perfect deterrent to land-bankers?
That was the clash of perspectives in the Christchurch City Council chamber on Wednesday, as developers and residents presented to councillors about its controversial proposal to significantly hike the rates of vacant central city land.
Prominent developers, including Richard Peebles, Philip Carter, Dean Marshall, and Ernest Duval, told city councillors on Wednesday they were going after the vacant land problem the wrong way. Carter claimed the proposal was illegal.
But, a central city neighbourhood association says the plan will stop land-bankers.
What is the proposal?
- From mid-2022, the council wants to more than double the differential on the “general” component of the rates bill for central city vacant landowners.
- If a site has consented use happening on it, for example a consented temporary car park, it would not be pinged.
- Only sites in the Central City Business Zone or the Central City Mixed Use (South Frame) Zone are part of the proposed hike.
- Sites that are “improved and maintained” in line with the council’s vacant sites improvement guide could apply for a rates remission. - Whether a site is complying will be decided by the council.
Read more here.
The hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what … View moreThe hunt is officially on for New Zealand's best collection of houseplants
. Which means you could be 2022 Houseplant Hero. There’s some great prizes to be won! To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) what potted plants you have, the time you put into caring for them, and what you love about them. Send us up to five photos of your indoor plant displays. Email mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Meanwhile, here's last year's winner Alyce Read, from Nelson.
A bag of $5 items has gone missing from our last market if you know of its whereabouts please contact emma at redwood hotel 64211522751 for more details thank you
We would like recommendations of someone to clean our oven. All recommendations would be appreciated.Thank you in advance..
Looking for recommendations or someone who can replace the small back window of a Mazda Versa, have rung round the main places just hoping to get better price..
Thanks
Hi. I am looking for an English Tutor for my 14 year old daughter. Needs coaching to build her confidence in English
Lovely Bassinet - comes with excellent duvet plus pillow case, blankets, winter sheets, summer sheets, fitted sheets, some pillow cases, 2 mattress protectors. Silk Pillow cases which helps protects babies hair from rubbing off due to movement and pillow. All in very good condition, been well … View moreLovely Bassinet - comes with excellent duvet plus pillow case, blankets, winter sheets, summer sheets, fitted sheets, some pillow cases, 2 mattress protectors. Silk Pillow cases which helps protects babies hair from rubbing off due to movement and pillow. All in very good condition, been well looked after from a smoke and pet free home. Veil has a few holes in it as shown in photo, and some chaffing on arm. $120
I also have a transitional bassinet that hangs in the cot (photo shows our own sticks which you can see how it would hand in the cot, great for getting baby use to surrounding of the cot. This comes with sheets, blankets, pillow, silk pillow case etc $70
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Surprise visit from Council Candidate Victoria Henstock
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What a hidden gem! It was great to get out and about and meet fellow Papanui residents at our Christchurch Northern community Market this morning. Well done to Stephanie and her team for setting up this great community … View moreSurprise visit from Council Candidate Victoria Henstock
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What a hidden gem! It was great to get out and about and meet fellow Papanui residents at our Christchurch Northern community Market this morning. Well done to Stephanie and her team for setting up this great community initiative. Well worth a visit. Its on every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. 9am till 2pm at Redwood hotel grounds
Get moving and feel better by coming to Zumba class, 6pm Sunday nights at Marshland School (11 Te Korari St)! All are welcome, it's a only gold coin if it's your first time!
Letting everyone know yes we still will be having our market tomorrow due to ground conditions we will have the inside foyer area of the hotel available for stalls, plus the carpark close by for those wishing to still be outside look forward to seeing you all there :)
Who would have thought pine chair feet could make such an amazing addition to your home décor? Painting these with Resene testpots and stacking them to make contemporary candle holders is a breeze.
Find out how to create your own.
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Free to a good home, come and collect. Still in good working order. PM me for collection details.
Garage Sale 9am Saturday 21st May at 80 Belmont Ave. All sorts of interesting things. household items, furniture, bric-a-brac, linen, pictures...etc
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