Beautiful Multi Flash Labradorite Pendant (One of a Kind)
Unique, 6cm high x 4cm wide Labradorite offering beautiful flashes of purple, green, yellow, orange and blue. Definitely a statement piece.
Labradorite : Labradorite is an iridescent stone that inspires positive change and transformation. With its powerful energy, Labradorite encourages us to connect to our intuition to better handle the uncertainties of life.
Encased on an adjustable plaited cord
Pickup at Room to Heal in Rangiora, Courier is available
Why are ghosts such bad liars?
...You can see right through them.
No, we haven't lost the plot! July 1st is International Joke Day and because laughter is good for your body, we want to get involved.
So, go on, jokers! Share your best joke below...
Community wins battle against new landfill
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A community leader is relieved a proposed landfill near Oxford, in North Canterbury, won't go ahead.
‘‘We are pleased and relieved for the community that the proposal to create a landfill in the existing Woodstock Quarry site has been declined,’’ Thomas Robson (pictured), the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board deputy chairperson, says.
‘‘There was overwhelming community opposition to this proposal due to the unsuitability of the site and the potential damage to the environment.
‘‘This was evident by the huge number of submissions against the proposal, and the amount of negative feedback the community board received.’’
The board was among those who submitted against the proposal, citing traffic, fire safety, dust, operational logistics and amenity effects.
Hearing Commissioners declined an application from Woodstock Quarries Ltd to create a landfill and expand an existing quarry site last week, concluding the applicant provided ‘‘insufficient information’’.
The Oxford-Ohoka Community Board was among those who submitted against the proposal.
Woodstock Quarries Ltd submitted resource consent applications in 2021 with Environment Canterbury (ECan) and the Waimakariri District Council to develop a landfill at 513 Trigg Rd, View Hill, near Oxford.
ECan consent planning manager Aurora Grant said the commissioners concluded the project posed ‘‘unacceptable risk to nationally and regionally significant biodiversity and cultural values’’.
‘‘The decision is consistent with the Environment Canterbury officer’s recommendation, and the position of the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board and Te Ngāi Tūāhuriri Rūnanga.’’
During the consent process, opponents questioned the need for another landfill when the Kate Valley Landfill near Waipara, in North Canterbury had capacity and the Burwood Resource Recovery Park landfill in Christchurch was closed in 2019 due to a lack of use.
In its submission, the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board raised concerns about traffic, fire safety, dust, operational logistics and amenity effects.
In all, 397 submissions were received, with 395 in opposition.
The hearing process took more than 12 months, with 11 joint witness statements, Grant said.
Protestors interrupted a hearing in the Oxford Town Hall in July last year and were verbally abusive towards staff and commissioners.
ECan was forced to temporarily suspend the hearing, which resumed in Oxford the following month
The applicant and submitters can appeal the decision to the Environment Court within 15 working days of receiving the decision.
Woodstock Quarries Ltd director Darryn Shepherd declined to comment.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
A message from Christchurch Police
Christchurch Police are urging the community to ensure children are properly restrained following a concerning vehicle stop in Harewood. About 11:30am yesterday, Thursday 4 July, Police stopped a vehicle travelling almost 20kmh above the speed limit on Harewood Road.
When Police came to the window, four children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years were seen in the back and front passenger seats with their car seats incorrectly fitted.
The driver was issued a formal warning and an infringement notice. Police are working with the driver around the correct way to secure seats, secure the children, and making sure they have the right seat for their size.
Inspector Ash Tabb says, ensuring car seats are properly attached and kids are properly restrained is essential in reducing the risk of serious injuries or worse if a crash occurs.
“I am glad this didn’t result in more serious consequences; not only were the kids not properly restrained, but the vehicle was also travelling almost 20 kmh above the speed limit, two of four known crash and serious crash contributors, labelled RIDS (Restraints, Impairment, Distraction, and Speed).
"We understand parents, and caregivers may not know what the right seat is, or how to attach it correctly for your child. There are several services available to assist people with this, including child restraint technicians who can provide advice on what restraint may be needed. They can also help you fit them to your vehicle,” Inspector Tabb says.
Check out Whānau Āwhina Plunket website here.
Or the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi website here.
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