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It's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?
Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the … View moreIt's time to make their day in return! There's been hundreds of incredible nominations in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero Awards already - but have we got yours?
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On a more positive note looks like people are starting to use the book fridge,good to see.getting some positive feedback.thats if someone doesn't try to steal it again .
With universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other … View moreWith universities starting up last week, so brings first-time flatters trying their hand at cooking for the first time. In 2020, 27% of a household’s weekly budget was spent on takeaways so it’s no wonder that cooking is becoming a bit of a lost art.
Alongside sewing and knitting, what other vital skills do you think are at risk of being lost?
Share your thoughts below for the We Say You Say column in the local paper - write NFP if you want your comments excluded.
needing 2 window sills replaced and some gib patches any recommendations out there please and only people that will show up no time wasters thanks :)
After about 10 hooks preferred type S or similar.for art project
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By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Feedback is being sought on two potential sites for the proposed Pegasus Community Centre.
The Waimakariri District Council has identified two possible sites for the proposed community centre, after being approached by the town’s developer, Templeton … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Feedback is being sought on two potential sites for the proposed Pegasus Community Centre.
The Waimakariri District Council has identified two possible sites for the proposed community centre, after being approached by the town’s developer, Templeton Group.
The proposed sites were approved for consultation with the Pegasus community, at the council’s community and recreation committee meeting last week.
Committee chairperson councillor Philip Redmond said he was keen to hear the community’s feedback.
‘‘The cost options are similar for both sites, but price and design are less of an issue than getting the right location.’’
The council has been leasing a building in Tahuna St, Pegasus, since 2017 for a temporary community centre, which was being operated by the Pegasus Residents Group Inc.
But the lease was due to expire in June 2025.
The council signalled in the 2021-31 long-term plan its intention to establish a purpose-built community centre for Pegasus and set aside funding to build a 400m2 facility in the 2023-24 and 2024-25 financial years.
Of the two sites, one is council-owned land near the already established retail area and health hub.
The other option was further away from residential properties, but had more land for future growth.
Residents have until 5pm on Wednesday, March 15, to offer feedback at waimakariri.govt.nz/letstalk.
The council is also exploring options to purchase land at Ravenswood, north Woodend, for future development of community facilities.
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Did you miss Valentines Day? Are you in the dog house? We have our 2nd chance Valentines day comedy show tomorrow at Union Fare. Join us for a great night out and make up for the Valentines day blunder.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Hearings on the proposed Waimakariri District Plan are expected to be held mid-year.
Waimakariri District Council development planning manager Matt Bacon says the aim is to integrate variation 1, which gives effect to the new medium density residential … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
Hearings on the proposed Waimakariri District Plan are expected to be held mid-year.
Waimakariri District Council development planning manager Matt Bacon says the aim is to integrate variation 1, which gives effect to the new medium density residential standards (MDRS), into the district plan process before the hearings.
This would mean appointing an independent commissioner, which was a requirement of the MDRS legislation.
‘‘It makes sense to integrate the process so people don’t have to turn up and present on the district plan, and then make effectively the same submission two days later for a Variation 1 hearing.
‘‘We are working with the hearings panel to work out how they want to run the hearings and we expect they will put some direction around how they intend to hear the submissions.’’
He expected the hearings would be held in May or June.
The district plan was first notified in September 2021, with 421 submissions being received, which made 6704 submission points.
About 53% of submissions indicated support for the proposed changes in the draft district plan and submitters addressed a wide range of issues, Bacon said.
A further 81 submissions were received in response to Variation 1.
Bacon said ‘‘a well-informed’’ district plan was essential, even though the Government’s proposed legislation to replace the Resource Management Act aimed to replace district plans with regional plans.
‘‘It will take about eight to 10 years to transition before the new process comes in, so in the meantime we are progressing with the district plan.
‘‘In the legislation it isn’t entirely clear what happens to the district plan, but there will be a local ‘statement of intent’ and we would imagine a lot of that would be from the district plan.
‘‘Hopefully we will get a well-informed district plan which can then progress seamlessly into a regional plan.’’
Bacon said replacing district plans with regional plans had some merit.
The difficulty was in allowing for local variation across a large region like Canterbury, he said.
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Dear Neighbours, I need help. I have organised knitting to go to Ukraine and have used up my considerable stash, but I am now very short on pure DK wool. Can you help me. I need at least 3 balls of unused wool with at least 1 complete ball band. The care instructions on the ball band will be … View moreDear Neighbours, I need help. I have organised knitting to go to Ukraine and have used up my considerable stash, but I am now very short on pure DK wool. Can you help me. I need at least 3 balls of unused wool with at least 1 complete ball band. The care instructions on the ball band will be translated hence the need for them. I prefer not to have any acrylic or cotton etc. Contact me on 0274494418. Thank you in advance. Marianne
Hello, looking for someone to visit my mum at her home in woodend and give her some physical therapy (massage feet, trim nails etc), maybe a gentle head and neck massage , and have a good laugh with her. Thanks.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A school production is planned at West Eyreton School, near Oxford, but whether it goes ahead depends on the construction of a new classroom block.
For now the school hall is home to two classes, while they await new teaching spaces.
‘‘Wehave our… View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
A school production is planned at West Eyreton School, near Oxford, but whether it goes ahead depends on the construction of a new classroom block.
For now the school hall is home to two classes, while they await new teaching spaces.
‘‘Wehave our school production planned for term three, but it can only go ahead if we have use of the hall,’’ principal Lisa Duff said.
‘‘So we would like to have the new classrooms by then.’’
Work got under way last month on a new classroom block and the construction company, Molior Building, has indicated it will be a six month project.
The new building will replace the old Cebus Block, which was demolished last year.
‘‘The original Cebus Block was due for modernisation, but it was identified as being unsuitable for purpose,’’ Duff said.
The new building will provide ‘‘a fit-for-purpose learning space’’ for year 3 and 4 pupils, while complementing the historic buildings onsite, she said.
Two classes will occupy a shared space, with an open veranda and lots of breakout spaces for learning.
As the school was waiting for work to begin on the new classroom block, an 80-year-old tree which had some significance for the school had to be removed.
Thanks to the support of Oxford Cartage and Bennetts Sawmill, near Oxford, some slabs from the tree will return to the school in the form of some outdoor furniture, Duff said.
‘‘We really appreciate and value the contributions our wider West Eyreton School community make to our school and the full circle approach to the tree removal will be a valuable learning experience for all our children.’’
The Molior Building has already renovated the school’s main classroom block, meaning the school was set for the future.
The school new year has seen 20 new enrolments to begin the year with 186 pupils.
Duff expected to end the year with about 200 pupils, as the school continues to enjoy steady growth.
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