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If you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.
Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager… View moreIf you have a green thumb, just imagine what you could do with a balcony with a fantastic view like this one at Murray Halberg Village. This elevated space offers the perfect blank canvas to create a lush outdoor space without lawn maintenance or heavy lifting.
Shane Fairbairn, Landscape Manager at Ryman Healthcare, shares some tips for creating the perfect outdoor space on your patio or balcony so you can enjoy the benefits of gardening without the hassles.
First, decide on a theme. Is it cosy and bohemian, sleek and minimalist, a lush urban jungle, or something else? Your vision will guide your plant and furniture choices.
For all his tips and advice click read more.
Horse or pony wanted for elderly lady wanting to return to riding Experienced horse rider just a little rusty after 30 years off. Must be good in traffic ( mainly stock trucks with trailers and farm machinery on our roads) Good to float mount shoe catch etc. No dirt and nothing that needs breaking… View moreHorse or pony wanted for elderly lady wanting to return to riding Experienced horse rider just a little rusty after 30 years off. Must be good in traffic ( mainly stock trucks with trailers and farm machinery on our roads) Good to float mount shoe catch etc. No dirt and nothing that needs breaking in or green youngsters just something I can get on and hack around the lanes and farm. 100 acre farm home offered with ex UK riding instructress.
A reminder to all those eager new dancers, that our Introductory / Beginners classes commence next Monday 4th March 2024 at 7.30pm in the Anglican Church Hall, Church Street, Rangiora.
Cost - 6 lessons for $30.
No partner required.
Soft soled shoes are best.
Bring along a water bottle.
For … View moreA reminder to all those eager new dancers, that our Introductory / Beginners classes commence next Monday 4th March 2024 at 7.30pm in the Anglican Church Hall, Church Street, Rangiora.
Cost - 6 lessons for $30.
No partner required.
Soft soled shoes are best.
Bring along a water bottle.
For more information contact Gail: 0212984712
Olive: 0275626791
Look forward to meeting you.
Just seeing if anyone has a cricut machine? If you like it or not, pros and cons
Let your community know how a small business has made a difference in your life by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Whether it's your super friendly barista, the bookstore that knows the exact book you need to read next or the florist with the biggest blooms … View moreLet your community know how a small business has made a difference in your life by nominating them in the 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Whether it's your super friendly barista, the bookstore that knows the exact book you need to read next or the florist with the biggest blooms in town nominate them now and make a small business' day.
Share a few words about your favourite local now. You could help them win an incredible prize package worth $10,000.
If you’re looking for a stylish SUV that stands out from the crowd and won’t break the bank, the convention-defying Mazda MX-30 has you covered.
Featuring a unique mild hybrid engine and cutting-edge style, as well as sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact, the Mazda MX-30 is… View moreIf you’re looking for a stylish SUV that stands out from the crowd and won’t break the bank, the convention-defying Mazda MX-30 has you covered.
Featuring a unique mild hybrid engine and cutting-edge style, as well as sustainable materials that reduce environmental impact, the Mazda MX-30 is perfect for zipping around your neighbourhood.
Find out more and book a test drive at your local Mazda Dealer today.
A good looking large-leafed chocolate-brown shrub with contrasting red berries. Colour intensifies in winter. Popular hedging option for coastal and urban areas. Only around 20 left. 20-30cm high. $4 per plant
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Councils need to work with the Government to help find solutions to the housing crisis, Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson (pictured) says.
The Waimakariri District Council has backed a Greater Christchurch Partnership Housing Action Plan, which … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Councils need to work with the Government to help find solutions to the housing crisis, Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson (pictured) says.
The Waimakariri District Council has backed a Greater Christchurch Partnership Housing Action Plan, which recommended eight immediate actions for councils to tackle the region’s housing shortage.
Atkinson said the plan encouraged councils to investigate a range of options including making council and Crown-owned land available as leasehold land for housing, and asking banks if they would offer loans for those developments.
‘‘We will be talking to the banks to see what they can do to support people on leasehold land.
‘‘We need to look at how does local government try to influence their decisions to make it easier for people to get into homes.
‘‘And how do we work with Government and local government and whether there is the possibility of releasing some Crown land for affordable housing.’’
Atkinson said the question of what is affordable housing also needed to be defined.
The councils wanted to explore what intensification of the housing market might look like and whether it was practical.
The Labour and National parties joined forces to pass the Resource Management (Enabling Housing Supply and Other Matters) Amendment Act in December 2021.
The legislation made medium density standards the default for large towns in high growth areas, such as Greater Christchurch.
But the National-led Government has indicated it will relax the legislation to offer more flexibility.
‘‘It is OK to say we are going to allow intensification from Kaitaia to Bluff, but there are many different things to think about along the way,’’ Atkinson said.
‘‘Every town is different and intensification on Colombo St looks a lot different from intensification on King St in Rangiora.’’
Other options included investigating ‘‘inclusionary zoning’’ to increase the supply of social and affordable rental housing.
Inclusionary zoning has been introduced in Queenstown and Waikato and is seen as ‘‘a game-changer’’.
The councils will also investigate what incentives could encourage the development of affordable housing, rebates for social housing (which are offered in Christchurch) and models like the Ōtautahi Community Housing Trust (Christchurch).
Atkinson said there has been enough talk and now is the time for action.
‘‘I want to see some changes instead of just yakking and I do believe this plan gives us the opportunity to do that.
‘‘And even within the partnership we can still be nimble to recognise the differences in each district.’’
The Greater Christchurch Partnership is a collaboration between the Christchurch City, Selwyn and Waimakariri District Councils,
Environment Canterbury, Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu and Government agencies.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi North School is hoping some much needed road safety improvements will finally happen.
The Waimakariri District Council has announced it will upgrade the pedestrian crossing and add in some safety features on Williams St, in front of the school, … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Kaiapoi North School is hoping some much needed road safety improvements will finally happen.
The Waimakariri District Council has announced it will upgrade the pedestrian crossing and add in some safety features on Williams St, in front of the school, later this year.
Safety improvements were also completed outside Kaiapoi High School ready for the new school year.
Kaiapoi North School principal Jason Miles said the school had been lobbying the council ‘‘for a long time’’, raising concerns about speeding motorists.
Student leaders had made presentations to the council in recent years, before Miles and board of trustees chairperson Greg Thomson met with council staff last year.
‘‘We are really excited to see the council is putting in place these changes. It really has been accident waiting to happen.
‘‘The behaviour of some drivers is really concerning and it is not just at the beginning and end of the day, because we have children walking to the Kaiapoi Aquatic Centre for swimming or to the domain for sports.
‘‘And it is a safety issue for other members of the community too.’’
A council spokesperson said the safety improvements would be made in two stages, with the first stage due to be completed mid-year and stage two by the end of the year.
Work will include installing speed cushion pads to force cars to slow down as they approach the crossing, improvements to the kerb and line marking.
Stage two will involve raising of the footpath on the eastern side of the crossing to make it accessible to wheelchairs and push chairs.
Kaiapoi High School principal Jason Reid said staff were pleased to begin the year with a new pedestrian crossing and safety improvements next to the school’s main entrance on Ohoka Road.
‘‘It was a significant concern for the school and we have really appreciated the effort of the council and the contractors to get the work done for the new school year,’’ Reid said.
He said staff were out in force during the first week of school to ensure students and the public understood the new environment.
The council spokesperson said too many motorists were exceeding the 40kph speed limit (during school hours).
Work has been completed to reduce traffic speeds, while a new pedestrian crossing and concrete refuge islands added, and the painted median widened in a bid to improve pedestrian safety.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Selling as set of 4.
Black vinyl, brown legs. Small areas of wear & tear on two as shown in photos.
Height 46cm floor to seat
Height of back to seat - 98cm
Pickup Rangiora
Good sized plants. Looks like buxus when grown but grows at twice the speed. Tiny oval dark green leaves. Plant in full sun or semi shade. Ideal plant to shape into balls cones etc perfect for planting now $3.50 per plant
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