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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Kaiapoi could soon have a second iconic boat on its waters.
A newly formed trust, fronted by Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson, has purchased a 1920s scow which will soon be returned to Kaiapoi to be restored.
The Alwin G Heritage Trust made … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Kaiapoi could soon have a second iconic boat on its waters.
A newly formed trust, fronted by Waimakariri deputy mayor Neville Atkinson, has purchased a 1920s scow which will soon be returned to Kaiapoi to be restored.
The Alwin G Heritage Trust made a deputation this week to the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board about its plans for the scow, known as Success.
‘‘I didn’t think I would ever get back involved with an old ship, but I would have to say I’m pretty excited about where this could go for Kaiapoi and the district as a whole, and for maritime history,’’ Atkinson said.
While the Success has not operated at Kaiapoi before, it was similar to other vessels which operated in the port town in the past and the boat had a local connection.
‘‘It used to have sister ships which came in and out of Kaiapoi in the 1930s,’’ Atkinson said.
Launched at the Port of Auckland in 1925, the 66-foot long scow was originally known as Alwin G.
In the 1930s, Success was based at Whitianga transporting telephone poles, silver birch and glass sand and it sailed around the North Island for a number of years as a coastal trader.
It is thought the scow was renamed Success when it was owned by Jack Hall, grandfather of Kaiapoi resident Tony Hall, and was based at Warkworth.
‘‘Tony contacted me and said his family is very interested in what we are doing,’’ Atkinson said.
In 1963, Success moved south to Wellington where it operated as a motorised refuge barge, transporting a variety of cargo.
Success joined with another scow, Portland, which regularly visited Kaiapoi, to rescue survivors from the Wahine disaster in 1968.
The scow suffered an engine fire and sank in 1995, but it was salvaged and transported to Nelson where it was restored and returned to the water.
The Success was still afloat on its moorings in 2008 at Elaine Bay, in the Marlborough Sounds, where it operated as a muscle barge.
Today the Success sits above the slipway at Nelson.
‘‘They are due to do some work on the slipway, so we’ve got to get her out and back to Kaiapoi soon,’’ Atkinson said.
He says the trust is negotiating with the Waimakariri District Council and hopes to secure a lease or license to occupy former red zone land next to the Coastguard building on the north bank of the Kaiapoi River.
The trust is raising funds for the project and plans to build a temporary building to house the scow during its restoration.
The scow’s four litre, six cylinder Gardiner diesel engine has been restored in the North Island and will make its way to Kaiapoi soon.
Atkinson said the ultimate goal would be to get the scow on the water carrying passengers.
‘‘The trust has a completely open mind about how that will happen, but the intention is to share it with the community, whether that be public viewings and tours in the shed or out on the water.’’
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
Disc golf could soon be a new attraction at Kaiapoi Domain.
The Waimakariri District Council’s greenspace team plans to consult with the community following a proposal to develop a nine-hole disc golf course in the Kaiapoi Domain.
The proposal … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
Disc golf could soon be a new attraction at Kaiapoi Domain.
The Waimakariri District Council’s greenspace team plans to consult with the community following a proposal to develop a nine-hole disc golf course in the Kaiapoi Domain.
The proposal gained the initial support of the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board, following a presentation at its meeting on September 19.
Deputy mayor Neville Atkinson said he looked forward to hearing from the public.
‘‘This is a great concept and we will wait to see what the people think about the use of the domain.
‘‘There’s plenty of space at the domain and the only problem will be the magpies.’’
Board member Brent Cairns said the appeal of disc golf was there was no age barrier.
‘‘It’s going to bring in all the ages and it’s a positive for Kaiapoi.’’
District councillor Al Blackie also backed the idea and suggested the incoming board could consider putting up some money towards the project.
In a presentation to the board, Ben Croll and Ryan Molata said there were 50 disc golf courses in New Zealand, with four in Canterbury.
The pair were busy fundraising and seeking sponsorship to pay for nine baskets (estimated cost $7284.23), 18 sleeves ($746.24) and nine tee pads ($110/m2).
It would be entirely free to participants, who would just need to bring a frisbie.
The rules were similar to golf and participants could download an app on to their phone to keep score.
■ The board also voted on Monday to install a memorial seat and plaque dedicated to former board chairperson Chris Greengrass, who died earlier this year.
The seat would be located on the north bank of the Kaiapoi River, next to the Coastguard building and facing the mountains and the library, board chairperson Jackie Watson said.
‘‘The family thought the location was appropriate because of Chris’ involvement with the river carnival.’’
Council staff will work with the Greengrass family on the final design.
■ A sculpture funded by the Kaiapoi Art Expo will be erected at Silverstream Esplanade Reserve.
The Waimakariri Arts Trust, which organises the expo, commissioned the sculpture from Amberley artist Raymond Herber and donated it to the Waimakariri Public Arts Trust.
The board approved the location, which had been chosen by the Waimakariri Public Arts Trust and the council’s greenspace space.
It will installed upon a low mound northeast of the central path.
■ Public interest journalism is funded by New Zealand on Air.
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From local democracy reporter David Hill:
A Christchurch-based community trust has reached out to address social housing gaps in the wider region, including Waimakariri.
The Waimakariri District Council earlier this month expressed its support to the Otautahi Community Housing Trust in … View moreFrom local democracy reporter David Hill:
A Christchurch-based community trust has reached out to address social housing gaps in the wider region, including Waimakariri.
The Waimakariri District Council earlier this month expressed its support to the Otautahi Community Housing Trust in setting up a sister trust to support housing initiatives outside of Christchurch.
The trust is one of the largest social housing providers in the country, with 2400 housing units on its books.
As the existing trust is contracted to the Christchurch City Council, a new trust would need to be created to operate in other Canterbury districts, including Waimakariri.
Waimakariri District Council strategic projects general manager Simon Markham said the approach to the council followed the establishment of a Waimakariri social housing group last year.
The group was established amid rising house prices and high rents, a growing social housing waiting list and a growing population in the district.
‘‘The need in this space is very difficult to determine because many are not on the waiting list,’’ Markham said.
‘‘What we do know is the Ministry of Social Development’s waiting list in this district is around 100 households and it’s increased by 100% in the last 12 months.’’
With limited social housing available in the district, many were forced into camping grounds or into social housing in Christchurch.
The council owned 100 older person’s housing units, Kainga Ora owned more than 100 units in the district and there were around 20 to 30 other units run by other community housing providers including Vision West.
Waimakariri had one of the highest rates of home ownership in the country, but rental housing stocks were low, Markham said.
Nearly 1000 houses were lost in the Kaiapoi red zone following the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes, with a significant proportion of those homes being rentals.
A number of landlords had also taken the opportunity to ‘‘cash up’’ after the earthquakes, reducing the district’s rental housing, Markham said.
Few new builds now were rentals.
With the district’s ageing and rapidly growing population, the situation would likely get worse if it was not addressed, Markham said.
‘‘We have a long term strategic need because of our ageing population, with more and more households heading into retirement who are not in home ownership or do not have enough equity.’’
He said an independent community trust would be able to apply for income-related housing subsidies, which were not available to the council.
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