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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
A proposed proposed landfill near Oxford in North Canterbury could create problems with noise and traffic and have a negative ecological impact, concerned residents say.
About 400 submissions were received in response to resource consent applications … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
A proposed proposed landfill near Oxford in North Canterbury could create problems with noise and traffic and have a negative ecological impact, concerned residents say.
About 400 submissions were received in response to resource consent applications lodged last year by Woodstock Quarries with Environment Canterbury (ECan), and a land use consent with the Waimakariri District Council, to develop a landfill at 513 Trig Rd, View Hill, northwest of Oxford.
The company was proposing to expand an existing hard rock quarry and to establish and operate a new solid waste management and disposal facility for the disposal of construction and demolition waste, contaminated soils and special wastes.
A joint hearing to consider the consent application, and the 400 submissions, was due to be held in late March by ECan and the Waimakariri District Council.
ECan councillor Claire McKay said staff were still working through the submissions, but traffic, noise, amenity and recreational values, and ecological impact were dominant themes.
“Residents have the opportunity to further present their concerns as part of an upcoming hearing.”
The hearing will be held before a panel of independent commissioners, and will include evidence and viewpoints presented by the applicant, submitters, and reporting officers.
Once the hearing is completed, the commissioners will have 15 working days to make and announce their decision.
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said the council respected the process surrounding resource consents, but did not endorse the landfill application.
“Council provided funding to the Oxford-Ohoka Community Board so they could make a detailed submission opposing the landfill.
“I believe Kate Valley was created to take this type of material and it is our view there is no requirement for another site in Oxford.”
ECan is also processing a resource consent application from Darwin Earthworks Ltd to extract gravel from the Okuku River.
“We need to take the time to fully understand the potential environmental effect of this resource consent application,” council consents planning manager Aurora Grant said.
“We want the best outcome for the environment and the community.”
No decision has been made on whether to notify the Okuku River application.
By David Hill, local democracy reporter
Kaiapoi Borough School is hoping a new modular building design will speed up the the process of acquiring new classrooms.
After ending last year at close to capacity, principal Hayden van Lent is hoping to have two new classrooms in time for term four.
… View moreBy David Hill, local democracy reporter
Kaiapoi Borough School is hoping a new modular building design will speed up the the process of acquiring new classrooms.
After ending last year at close to capacity, principal Hayden van Lent is hoping to have two new classrooms in time for term four.
The new classrooms were being built in Nelson and were due to be trucked down to Kaiapoi by September.
"It’s exciting. Our school is growing," van Lent said.
"Last year we were close to capacity and the Ministry [of Education] recognised that and is moving quickly to ensure we can cater for the extra numbers.
"The modular design is a quicker design, so we have been pencilled in for further classrooms as the roll grows."
The school ended last year with 400 pupils, he said.
All of the classroom spaces were occupied in term four last year, with just the staffroom, hall and library available for use.
The school began the new school year with 375 pupils and was expected to keep growing due to the growth of the Silverstream sub-division.
The roll was just 301 back in July 2021.
The modular design or offsite manufactured buildings is a new method being utilised by the Ministry of Education to speed up the building process and minimise disruption for schools.
The new buildings can be used for roll growth, building replacement and emergency response.
As the buildings were built offsite, there was minimal disruption for the school.
The builders simply came in and laid the foundations before transporting the new buildings to the school.
Van Lent said while there was a standard design, the school had some options around its preferences for the interior layout.
"The process has been great and it means we can continue to focus on the most important thing, which is teaching and learning and giving our tamariki the best outcomes."
* Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air
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By David Hill, local democracy reporter
School uniforms can be a polarising subject, but not, it seems, at Oxford Area School.
The school unveiled a new school uniform this year, which has been met with a seal of approval from pupils.
Principal Mike Hart said the change followed extensive … View moreBy David Hill, local democracy reporter
School uniforms can be a polarising subject, but not, it seems, at Oxford Area School.
The school unveiled a new school uniform this year, which has been met with a seal of approval from pupils.
Principal Mike Hart said the change followed extensive engagement with staff, parents and pupils.
"Uniforms are quite polarised within quite diverse communities — from those who want a business attire, to those who don’t want any uniform."
Hart said a survey of the school community was held in 2020 and found there was plenty of interest in modifying the uniform.
Over the next year a working group, comprising staff, parents and pupil representatives, was formed to develop a new uniform which was gender neutral.
There is now one uniform all year round, with no summer and winter uniform, but pupils from year 7 can choose between a business shirt or a polo shirt.
"The aim of the uniform was to have a modern uniform for modern learning," Hart said.
"We were very conscious the cost of the uniform needed to be manageable for our school community."
To ease the burden on families, a one year transition has been introduced, with pupils able to wear either the old or new uniform or a mix this year, before the new uniform takes effect in 2024.
But Hart has been surprised by the uptake, especially among Year 12 pupils.
"We were quite surprised given that by the time we fully implement the uniform in 2024 they will be Year13 and won’t need to wear a uniform.
"What it tells us is they like it.
"There has been a massive uptake on the new uniform.
"I think that is because there was a strong student voice in the development of the uniform, so they brought into the outcome."
*Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ on Air
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